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The Patrick Henry College student body enjoys a close-knit, active social life -- from dance events both formal and informal to yearly Homecoming events. As the community continues to mature, traditions develop.

Traditions

 

BobFest  |  2008 Pictures | 2012 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  | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012

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.  2011 Homecoming was also marked by a benefit concert featuring violin-rock band Reilly to raise funds for International Justice Mission.

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.  Since 2006, they have hosted the D4 Block Party, a one-day festival of burgers, hot dogs, live music talent, and a dodgeball team tournament.
 

The Harmonicomedy  |  Spring '08 Pictures | Spring '11 | Spring '12

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.