Social Activities

The Patrick Henry College student body enjoys a close-knit, active social life -- from dance events both formal and informal to yearly Homecoming events to an ongoing friendly football rivalry between the men's dorms. As the community continues to mature, traditions develop.

Traditions

BobFest | 2008 Pictures

A relatively recent addition, BobFest (or Lake Bob Day), completes the spring semester with a rousing combination of sun, fun, and water. During this no-swimming event, students use flotation devices of every description to enjoy their lake or fly down a zipline for a quick and thrilling dunk.

Homecoming | 2008 Pictures | 2007

Every year, Patrick Henry College students mark Homecoming Weekend as a chance to enjoy PHC Sentinels soccer games, a traditional alumni/student football match, and various inter-class competitions throughout the week. 2008 Homecoming was also marked by a final concert featuring Andy Zipf, an indie music artist.

Past Social Activities

D4 Block Party | 2008 Pictures

The men of Oak Hill Dorm - known on-campus as D4 - are fond of sports, music, and good grilling. For the last two years, they have hosted the D4 Block Party, a one-day festival of burgers, hot dogs, live music talent, and a 100-player dodgeball team tournament.

The Harmonicomedy | Spring '08 Pictures

In spring 2007, Scott York and David Carver (now graduated) put on the student body's first Harmonicomedy, a talent showcase blending students' musical talent and comedy. Since then, the Harmonicomedy has quickly become a semester-favorite, as students enjoy the relief from studies and a general good time.