Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!

  • Two teams of students in red and maroon shirts face each other in lines on a sidewalk, with members of the winning Even-Year team in red celebrating their victory in the 2023 Pull competition by taking 44 feet 4 inches of rope.
  • A group of students wearing matching red shirts with the number 26 and "PULL" printed on them stands together on a sidewalk. They are part of the Even-Year team, who won the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4" of rope. Trees and a brick building are visible in the background.
  • A group of students, some wearing red and others wearing yellow jerseys, carry and pull a long rope while walking on a sidewalk in front of a large, historic stone building with arched windows and a prominent tower.
  • A group of students from Hope College, wearing red and maroon shirts with numbers, participate in the 2023 Pull event, holding a long, thick rope as they walk in a line along a sidewalk near a stone building.
  • A group of students, some wearing red shirts with the number 26, and others in maroon shirts with the number 27, are participating in a tug-of-war event at Hope College. One student in the foreground is pulling a thick rope and appears determined. Other participants and supporters are visible in the background, including one riding a bicycle. The scene is set outdoors on a grassy area with trees and a brick pillar nearby.
  • A group of students wearing red shirts with "26 PULL" and "KEN" on the back celebrate their victory in the 2023 Pull competition at Hope College by raising their fists in the air. The caption reads: "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • Students at Hope College participate in the 2023 Pull, with the Even-Year team winning by pulling 44 feet and 4 inches of rope. The team members are wearing maroon and gold shirts, with the number 26 prominently displayed on some shirts, as they pull a thick rope amidst an outdoor setting with trees and buildings in the background.
  • A group of 26 young adults, evenly split between men and women, standing in a line on a grassy area in front of a brick building. They are all wearing matching red shirts with the number 26 and the word "PULL" printed on them, celebrating their victory in the 2023 Pull competition by taking 44 feet and 4 inches of rope.
  • A group of students from Hope College, wearing red shirts with the number 26, pose on a grassy area in front of a brick building. The caption mentions "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • A long trench in a grassy area is set up for the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. Red mats are placed along the trench, and a thick rope runs through the middle. In the background, a large banner with a skull and crossbones reads "Beware All Who Enter Here." Spectators and participants are visible on either side of the trench, separated by orange safety fencing. Signs and markers are positioned along the trench, and trees and buildings are visible in the background.
  • Three Hope College students in red shirts prepare for the 2023 Pull event, with one student covered in duct tape padding. The caption on the page reads: "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • A long, thick rope lies coiled on the ground with a dirt trench extending into the distance, flanked by orange safety fencing. In the background, several people are gathered near a wooden structure, celebrating the "Even-Year" victory in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College by taking 44 feet and 4 inches of rope.
  • Two students are holding supportive signs at the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. One sign reads, "LET'S GO JOSEPH" with the number 27, and the other sign reads, "HOPE morales like no other" with the number 27 and "PIT #5." They are smiling and standing behind an orange plastic barrier. Other students and participants in red shirts are visible in the background.
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas, marked with black writing, are seen pulling on a rope with determination during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. Spectators and supporters stand behind an orange plastic fence, cheering them on. The caption reads, "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • A group of Hope College students, many wearing matching red "26 Pull" shirts, stand behind a safety net holding various supportive signs, including "EVEN year EATS," "NO ROPE GOES THEIR WAY," and "COWBOY CASANOVA." The caption reads, "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!" One student is wrapped in duct tape with "4 ROP" written on it.
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas compete in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, with the Even-Year team winning by pulling 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope. The event takes place outdoors, with onlookers behind an orange safety net.
  • A participant in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, wearing a red "Admiral" tank top and khaki pants, passionately engages in the event. The background features a large black and white banner with a skull design.
  • Two students in red shirts and bandanas participate in the 2023 Pull tug-of-war event at Hope College. They are lying on the ground, pulling a rope, with intense expressions. Spectators in red and white shirts cheer behind an orange safety net.
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas pulling a thick rope in a trench during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, with spectators watching behind an orange fence.
  • Two participants in red shirts and bandanas lie on the ground, gripping a thick, muddy rope during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. A crowd of spectators dressed in red watches from behind an orange safety fence, cheering them on. Water bottles and other gear are scattered around the participants.
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas lie in a trench, pulling a thick rope during the 2023 Pull competition at Hope College. One participant smiles at the camera while others are focused on the task. A black bucket with red markings is in the foreground.
  • A participant from the Even-Year team, visibly exhausted and lying on the ground with a large rope, is cheered on by a smiling teammate. The background shows a crowd behind a safety net, with a sign indicating the victory of the Even-Year team in the 2023 Pull competition.
  • Participants in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, dressed in red shirts and bandanas, strain and pull together, lying on the ground, with expressions of intense effort.
  • A group of students wearing red shirts and bandanas participate in "The Pull" tug-of-war competition at Hope College. They are lying in a trench, gripping a thick rope, with determination on their faces. In the background, a crowd of spectators watches and holds supportive signs.
  • Participants in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, wearing red shirts and bandanas, lie in dug trenches while pulling a thick rope. Spectators watch from behind an orange safety fence.
  • Two participants in red shirts and bandanas are lying on the ground, smiling and interacting during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. One participant is wrapped in duct tape with writing on it, while the other rests on a red mat. In the background, a rope is being pulled in a trench.
  • Participants in red shirts and black pants lie on the ground, exhausted, after the 2023 Pull at Hope College. A red bucket marked with "13" is in the background near an orange safety fence. The caption reads, "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • Participants in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, sporting red shirts and bandanas, exert themselves while pulling on a rope. The caption on the page notes that the Even-Year team won by taking 44' 4" of rope.
  • Two participants in the 2023 Pull at Hope College. The person in front is gripping a thick rope, wearing a harness, and has black face paint. The supporter behind is also wearing red with a red bandana and is shouting encouragement. The caption reads: "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • A group of students from Hope College, wearing red shirts and bandanas, participate in the 2023 Pull tug-of-war competition. They are in trenches, straining and pulling on the rope. Spectators stand behind an orange barrier, watching and cheering.
  • Students from the Even-Year team, wearing red bandanas and shirts, participate in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, straining to win by pulling 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope. They are lying in trenches, gripping the rope tightly with determined expressions.
  • Participants in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, wearing red shirts and bandanas, exerting effort in a tug-of-war competition. One participant is lying in a trench holding the rope, while another is positioned nearby.
  • Two participants in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, dressed in red shirts and bandanas, are seen exerting effort in a tug-of-war competition. One person is pulling the rope while leaning back and shouting, and the other is on their hands and knees, encouraging them. Various water bottles and towels are scattered on the ground nearby.
  • Two participants in red shirts and bandanas exerting effort during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, with one gripping a thick, mud-streaked rope and lying in a trench, and the other supporting nearby on a red mat.
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas lie in trenches, pulling a rope during the 2023 Pull at Hope College. The Even-Year team wins by pulling 44' 4" of rope.
  • Students participating in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, with the Even-Year team winning by pulling 44' 4" of rope. The participants are wearing red shirts, black pants, and red bandanas, and are lying in dug trenches, holding onto a thick rope with determination.
  • Participants from the Even-Year team at Hope College are seen during the 2023 Pull event, a traditional tug-of-war competition. They are wearing red shirts and bandanas, pulling a thick rope through a trench. One participant is sitting in the trench, gripping the rope tightly with a determined expression, while others are positioned on the ground, supporting the effort.
  • Two participants in red bandanas and shirts, with expressions of determination, pull a thick rope during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. The participant in the foreground is gripping the rope tightly with both hands while leaning back into the trench. The ground is grassy and there are signs and spectators in the background.
  • A team of students in red shirts and black pants, some with red bandanas and duct tape, participate in a tug-of-war competition. They are straining and pulling on a thick rope, with visible effort on their faces. The event takes place on a grassy field with an orange safety net barrier and spectators in the background.
  • Two students in red shirts and face paint participate in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, with one seated in a trench gripping a thick rope and the other standing nearby. Spectators watch behind an orange safety net. A red bucket labeled "26 Pull" is on the grass nearby.
  • A participant from the Even-Year team, wearing a red bandana and a silver duct tape vest, grits their teeth and pulls hard on a thick rope during the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. The ground is grassy and dirt-covered, with water bottles and other items visible in the background.
  • A group of Hope College students, wearing red shirts with "24" and "Pull" printed on them, celebrate their victory in the 2023 Pull competition. A participant in the foreground is seen leaning back, pulling a rope from a trench, while others cheer and observe. Trees and spectators are in the background.
  • A group of students wearing red shirts with the number 24 cheer enthusiastically outdoors, celebrating the Even-Year's victory in the 2023 Pull at Hope College, having taken 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope.
  • A team of students in red shirts and bandanas participate in a tug-of-war competition, pulling a rope on a grassy field. Spectators stand behind an orange mesh barrier, watching and cheering. Trees with green leaves are in the background.
  • A group of students in red shirts and bandanas participate in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College, laying on the ground while pulling a thick rope. Spectators and other participants stand behind a red safety net, watching the intense competition. Trees and greenery are visible in the background.
  • A group of people wearing red shirts with the number 24 on them cheer and celebrate outdoors, surrounding two men in the foreground. One man is holding his arms in the air, while the other, wrapped in a silver blanket, stands beside him. The scene is set in a grassy area with trees in the background. The caption reads, "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • Participants in red shirts and bandanas compete in the 2023 Pull tug-of-war competition at Hope College. They are lying in trenches, gripping a thick rope, with supporters and spectators cheering behind orange safety nets. Bright green trees and a sunny sky provide the backdrop.
  • A group of students wearing matching red shirts with the number 24 and the word "Pull" cheer and celebrate their victory in the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. One student, labeled "Admiral," is pulling on the rope, while others stand and support. A dog and spectators are visible in the background.
  • Participants of the 2023 Pull at Hope College, wearing red shirts and bandanas, are seen in trenches with a "Pull Judge" measuring the length of the rope. The caption reads, "Even-Year wins the 2023 Pull by taking an even 44' 4亚洲色吧� of rope!"
  • A group of students in red shirts and athletic gear participate in a tug-of-war competition, pulling a thick rope. One person wears a crown, and others are cheering. The event takes place outdoors with spectators in the background.
  • Students wearing red shirts celebrate and hug each other in a grassy area surrounded by trees after winning the 2023 Pull event at Hope College by taking 44' 4" of rope.
  • Two participants in red shirts and bandanas embrace in celebration after the Even-Year team wins the 2023 Pull by taking 44' 4" of rope. A cheering crowd is visible in the background.
  • Two participants in red shirts and bandanas hug in celebration after winning the 2023 Pull event at Hope College. One person has "KOOL-AID MAN" written on their shirt. A crowd of spectators in the background cheers and claps behind an orange safety net.
  • Participants of the Even-Year team at Hope College celebrate their victory in the 2023 Pull tug-of-war event, having won by pulling 44 feet and 4 inches of rope. Several team members are seen hugging and rejoicing, while others rest and recover from the strenuous competition. The scene is lively with many supporters and spectators in the background.

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