On Sept. 17, the ETSU Tradition Keepers hosted a virtual event full of fun, conversation, ETSU pride and mystery.
The event lasted for one hour and used deduction and conversation between participants to narrow the list and solve the case. Those who attended were given the option of volunteering to play a character, and participants were given a card with their character’s pertinent information. Each player read their card aloud and discussion and voting commenced. The goal of the evening was to show some ETSU pride and have a good time, all while introducing students to the ETSU Tradition Keepers club.
“This idea was something our council came up with over the summer to engage students during ‘non-semester’ times,” said ETSU Tradition Keepers President Rebecca Eubanks. “The event didn’t happen due to the lack of sign-ups, so we are excited to try again. During these times we all have to think outside the box to engage the campus.”
The mysterious millionaire Bucky invited players to a party at his mansion, but just as the party was beginning, Bucky was found dead. Each character had a mysterious past with the millionaire and had to give their statements to clear their names of suspicion.
Suspects included Burgin Dossett, an ex-flame and mother to his son, Rogers Stout, as well as ex-coworker and hardened detective D. P. Culp and Warf Pickle, the detective’s wife. Each had their own motive for committing the crime, and once all statements had been given, everyone at the party including those not playing was given the opportunity to discuss who they thought the culprit was, with the two players found most suspicious put on trial.
The accused were given the opportunity to defend themselves as people were voting on who they thought was guilty, but in the end the case was solved. Burgin Dossett killed Bucky as revenge for breaking her heart and running off with their son.
“I am so excited to see our Tradition Keeper family and possibly meet some new faces,” said Eubanks. “I hope this is an opportunity for new member sign-ups. I also am excited to host a campus event that anyone can come to and spread the word about Tradition Keepers.”
The ETSU Tradition Keepers hope to have their next meeting, a pumpkin carving, in-person and are doing their best to develop a plan that will maintain all health and safety recommendations. Those interested in getting involved with the club can attend the next meeting or email studentalumni@etsu.edu.
