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- The Clam Jam: The Clam Jam is an annual event coordinated by BOP. Held on Hendricken field there is food, games, and music. It is key to stop by the Clam Jam even if it is just en route to going out. There are alcoholic beverages for those with proper ID, but many get around that by pre-gaming before they go. It’s a great way to start off the year, kick off the weekend, and spend a fun night on campus.
- Junior Ring Weekend: Junior Ring Weekend is better known as JRW and is the culmination of a year long preparation by the JRW Core. The entire weekend is themed and focuses around the junior class receiving their class rings. While JRW events begin the end of sophomore year with Ring Premiere, the real fun is the weekend that epitomizes the junior year at PC. Nothing compares to JRW, except maybe the week-long events of graduation. Friday night of this weekend is better known as Club Night, where the junior class and their dates head out to a club rented out specifically for them. The following night is Formal Night, another opportunity to dress to the nines. The class is taken to a secret location, usually a banquet hall or hotel ballroom, where they proceed to relive Club Night, only in formal attire. Sunday’s ceremonies include a mass, where the rings are blessed and distributed, and brunch. Everyone looks forward to JRW, stresses over getting a date, and knows what they will wear practically by the end of freshman year.
- Late-Night Madness: Once called Midnight Madness, this event marks the official start to the basketball season, which at PC, is a big deal. The night is spent in the Mullaney gym awaiting the strike of 12 when the basketball teams can officially begin practice sessions. Midnight Madness usually sports a variety of entertainment acts including games, music, free T-shirts, and the Pep Band. The cheerleaders and dance team both do a routine, although the latter is always better than the former. Since PC is so big on sports and school spirit, this is a must-attend event.
- Mr. PC: Mr. PC isn’t just like any other beauty pageant. It gives the women of PC, who do outnumber the men, a chance to oogle some of PC’s finest specimens. Annually, one male will be crowned Mr. PC after displaying casual style, a talent, formal wear, and answering a question put to them by the judges. Mr. PC was once graciously hosted by Dennis Haskins, better known as Saved by the Bell’s Mr. Belding. Mr. PC always promises a few laughs, even if they aren’t accompanied by a “Hey-hey-hey, what’s going on here?” from television’s favorite principal.
- Newport Trip: The Newport Trip is availble to incoming freshman for a fee of about $25. Labor Day, while all the returning students are cramming on to campus and unloading their stuff, the freshmen are taken by bus to Newport where they are free to spend the day however they choose. Usually, the day’s events consist mainly of walking, shopping, eating, and maybe visiting a few mansions, but the Newport trip is the perfect opportunity to get to know your fellow classmates. Besides, who doesn’t like spending a day at the beautiful seaport?
- Sophomore Outdoor Ball: Sophomore Outdoor Ball, or SOB, is a fantastic night for the sophomore class to come together, get dressed up, and party the night away. Traditionally it is held in a tent on Hendricken field, although preparations are made to move it indoors if it rains. Although stilettos may sink into the soft grass, the night is one of the most memorable events of sophomore year. In true PC style, many of those you encounter at SOB may be under the influence of alcohol, which can make the dance floor slightly dangerous, but fun nonetheless. You may even get a glimpse of PC security shaking their groove thing as the night progresses.
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