Perspectives on Dartmouth — Homecoming [HQ]

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Memories are made each year at Homecoming, and memories of past Dartmouth Nights are shared, all adding to the Dartmouth Experience.

Dartmouth celebrates its annual Homecoming — including Dartmouth Night — each fall. This year, President Jim Yong Kim experienced his first Dartmouth Night, complete with the alumni parade, the speeches on the steps of Dartmouth Hall, and the Dartmouth Night bonfire.

What’s your favorite Dartmouth Night memory? In the comments section below, share your perspective. And see the photo gallery on Dartmouth's Flickr stream

2009 Homecoming highlights: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KXObfY0Dbc

Bonfire/Homecoming photos: http://tinyurl.com/yld8lzz

Homecoming: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/default.aspx?id=529

Alumni Relations: http://alumni.dartmouth.edu/

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Angelo
Angelo
Yelling at the worst class ever this year was great, but my freshmen year was an unforgettable expierence. Running around with my floormates and still best friends, the excitement....
October 28 at 10:23pm
Will Hix
Will Hix
Bonfire is Dartmouth's most hallowed tradition, and I'm glad it's here to stay. My experience this year was almost as powerful as last year's but just as strong in terms of community bonding. Singing the alma mater arm in arm with my best friends as the bonfire was lit, even as the rain continued to fall, was my favorite part of the weekend.
October 29 at 9:41pm
Peter Elias
Peter Elias
Dartmouth Night (Homecoming) and the parade and bonfire are just three of many fascinating traditions. I'm looking forward to the coming book about traditions.
November 1 at 4:06pm
Uthman Olagoke
Uthman Olagoke
Homecoming is my favorite Dartmouth tradition. Of any event throughout the year, Homecoming is where you see the most school spirit from the entire Dartmouth community. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to attend this year's Dartmouth Night because I'm aboard, but I can remember my last two Dartmouth Nights quite well. Freshman year, would definitely be... Read More my favorite Homecoming thus far -- celebrating with the rest of the Class of 2011, staring at the burning '11 from below, watching upperclassmen yell from a far, laughing as some of my friends tried to "touch the fire", and just have an amazing night. GOOD TIMES!
November 3 at 6:21am
Neel
Neel
Jim Yong Kim, thank you for sharing the Dartmouth spirit with the World. Keep it up!
November 3 at 5:04pm