Born out of the college’s strategic plan, the KD Cup (short for Key Direction Cup) was created to encourage camaraderie and team building through friendly competition and play. It is a major initiative of Key Direction 3, which is to improve Lewis and Clark’s internal and external stakeholder engagement.
Though we’re all TraiIblazers, we also belong to a “house” – students, faculty & staff. Each house (yep, just like Hogwarts) will compete in a variety of contests to earn points throughout the academic year.
Individuals can earn points for their house by participating in contests or attending contest events. The house with the most points at the end of the year will be awarded the KD Cup at the State of Trailblazer Nation in May.
Contests & Events
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| All year | LC Wellness Program (Participation Bonus) |
| 9/18/25 | KD Karaoke |
| 10/15/25 | Kick or Treat Tournament |
| 10/27-31/25 | Blazer's Boo Clue |
| 11/12/24 | Turkey Day Scavenger Hunt |
| 12/3/25 | Holly Volley Holiday Tournament |
| 12/15-19/25 | Trivia Tangle Round 1 (Holiday Mix & Mingle) |
| 1/20-26/26 | Trivia Tangle Round 2 (Trailblazer Day At The Docks) |
| 2/12/26 | For Love & Dodgeball Tourney |
| 3/2-6/26 | Blazer's "Rock Hound" Competition (TAD) |
| 2/26/26 | Fun With Flags Football Tournament |
| 4/15/26 | Blazer's Capture The Flag Competition |
| 4/22/26 | Blazer's Egg-Scape Room Competition |
| 5/6/25 | State of Trailblazer Nation |
Previous Years
2023-24 witnessed the inaugural year of the KD Cup. Participation and attendance at events were recorded for all three houses, and in the end, the Staff house emerged victorious.
2023-2024 Results
| Students | Faculty | Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 11,920 | 9,135 | 29,105 |
2024-2025 Results
| Students | Faculty | Staff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points | 11,622 | 2,540 | 23,043 |
