Hillsdale College Republicans will celebrate Presidents Day with a Trump impersonation contest Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. in the Searle Center. 

According to College Republicans Communications Chair and freshman Kathryn Vieceli, faculty will judge the impersonation contest, including Associate Dean of Men Jeffery Rogers. The event is intended to celebrate all that the American presidents have accomplished for the nation.

“The two main things we’re going to have are a Trump impersonation contest and presidential jeopardy — very random presidential trivia, fun facts you wouldn’t think about,” Vieceli said. “Some are kind of quirky, but you get a cool prize if you win.” 

Vieceli said the winners of the contests will receive a prize related to Trump. 

“You’ll get a prize for each of the different contests,” Vieceli said. “It’s a unique Trump artifact.”

Vieceli said this event serves as a remembrance for the legacy of the presidents. 

“It requires going back honoring the presidents that were influential — George Washington, Abraham Lincoln — and there’s so many more to be discussed, but especially Presidents Day is celebrating the birthdays of Washington and Lincoln,” Vieceli said. “We’re also celebrating our newest presidential victory, which is Trump.” 

Sophomore Michael Rupe, a member of College Republicans, said he plans to attend the event and is excited for the Trump impersonation contest.

“I’m thinking of putting my name into the ring,” Rupe said. “I do have a couple other friends that are interested in doing it. They have really funny Trump impersonations so I don’t know if I’ll win.” 

Vieceli said she is excited for this event because it is a fun way to celebrate the nation with other students there.  

“It’s about appreciating where you’re at by honoring and knowing where you came from,” Vieceli said. “There were great leaders in the past that have given us the freedom and the beautiful life we have today.”

Rupe said the event will help students appreciate the presidents in the way that Americans should.

“We at College Republicans like to celebrate the good things that make America America,” Rupe said. “Part of that is recognizing the great men that have made America. It’s a good thing to celebrate, especially at a college like Hillsdale.”