Management students vie for Golden Stapler honor

Section A – Ferocious Pelicans
Luke Buehler, Ben Johnson, Rayce Wadsworth, Mike Tabar, Collin Kaczorowski, Cassie Masberg, Kristin Wilkes, Laura Ramboldt, Haolin Lei, Jordan Gnatowsky, Scott Zengri

 Section B Yellow Toucans
 Preston Black, Dan Volturo, Joe Budin, Tyler Ridgedell, Alex Bakke, Chris Hall, Nicole Johnson, Mary Flynn, Keotta House, Jennifer Daniel Hernandez, Samantha Kleese

On Thursday, Dec. 6, Jana Craft’s Principles of Management students competed for the honor of signing their name to the Golden Stapler – a handmade trophy that “has seen better days.” A tradition in the SMU Business Department since 2008, Leadership Challenge Day provides an opportunity for students to experience topics covered in the course: teamwork, leadership, communication, strategy, motivation and problem solving in a fun and competitive environment.

Events test both brain and brawn with academic and physical events; while the academic event is a fun way for students to review for their final exam. However, future bragging rights are probably the best motivator in the competition. To see the famous Golden Stapler, stop by Craft’s office (Saint Mary’s Hall, Room 429B).