Rock the Block

Rock the Block was the first of its kind at Longwood, and hopefully the start of a really cool tradition. The town of Farmville and Longwood partnered and closed off part of main street and the Longwood Landings for a huge festival. There were over thirty booths which included most of the shops in Farmville. There was a booth giving out roses from the flower shops, Domino's and Papa Johns giving out free pizza, Moe's southwestern grill had free food, Chick-ful-a also had a tasting tent and d-hall catered the event for students with steak and pasta. There was music playing and even fire works at the end of the night. I think that has to be the first time I have ever heard of fire works in Farmville!!! Here is a short video of how many people were attending, and hopefully you will be at Longwood next year to experience the next Rock the Block! :)

Convocation 2009

At the start of your senior year at Longwood University you have the opportunity to participate in Convocation. Convocation is a huge tradition here where you are officially recognized as being a senior. The President of Longwood, the amazing Dr. Cormier, speaks as well as a guest speaker and as you will see in the video, the Senior class president. For convocation you wear your gown, and you have one of your best friends, or your little in your sorority or fraternity, make you a cap. This cap can have anything from your favorite things, the most embarrassing stories you had at Longwood, or the most memorable. At the end of the ceremony Dr. Cormier announces everyone as officially being recognized as a senior and your capper puts your crazy cap on your head. Most caps are outrageous, and everyone gets into it.... It's such an amazing tradition :)