The Associated Students of Cerritos College began its 32nd annual Hoe Down Days with 16 carnival booths, seven games, six fundraising booths and a DJ that engulfed Falcon Square Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 1.p.m.

Every booth was hosted by the clubs of Cerritos College and Student Activities was paying the expenses.

“We got the stuff free from ASCC,” EOPS Club President Daniel Fragoso said.

Among the 31 different clubs that operated booths, one of the attractions that drew in a large crowd was the dunk tank.

For $1, contestants could throw three softballs and try to hit a target that in turn sent a volunteer into the dunk tank.

Volunteers consisted of different faculty members, staff and students.

“[Students] knew we were supporting student scholarships so they just came out and had a good time. Of course, they wanted to see me get wet,” Music Department Chair David Betancourt said.

The proceeds from the dunk tank go to scholarships.

While the dunk tank drew money for scholarships, it was not the only booth that collected money for charity.

“The money we earned today will be spent for fundraising, helping foster care, and feeding homeless people,” Tiffany Pifer, a volunteer in the Student Veterans Club booth said.

Math Club President Erin Wickham said, “We are supported by thet Math Club and we are really busy today. About $10 have come in so far, we use the money we earn for book sales.”

Tracy Maghirang, dentistry major, said, “It is really fun playing and watching; I played many games but didn’t win anything. Still, I had fun.”

Chicano Studies Club President Julio Castro said, “The fundraising is for a scholarship for medical student assistants. Since 2003, the club has been doing such fundraising programs to  help upgrade people’s views and ideas about the medical field in the mind of different diverse groups of people, and around 10 to 15 people came.”