HOUSES & EVENTS
Inspired by the British tradition of placing students in houses to foster community, camaraderie, and friendly competition, New College Franklin has established three houses into which students are sorted by lot. In the spirit of Christian charity and discipleship, the houses are also a hub of service unto the whole body of the college.
Both students and faculty at New College Franklin are placed in the houses: Rowan, Trinity, or An Doras. The houses serve as communities in miniature within the college. Each year these houses hold events and look for means to serve fellow collegians as well as the community. We have several feasts throughout the year, including St. Augustine’s Day Feast, St. George’s Day Feast, Yuletide Feast, St. Patrick’s Day Feast, Winter Ball, and Epiphany Feast. Feasts include delicious food, games, songs, poetry, toasts, and sometimes dancing! Outside of feast days the college and student houses enjoy camping trips, concerts, poetry competitions, dances, trivia nights, and competitions of all sorts. We also have a student choir.
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An Doras
An Doras House has historically hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day Feast. This celebration is an occasion to eat a traditional Irish meal cooked by students. A limerick competition has accompanied this celebration. This house holds a costume party and pie baking competition around Reformation Day.
Motto: In Omnibus, Facetia et Festivitate.
Head of House: Mr. Johnson
Symbol: The Door
Color: Green
Patron Saint: St. Patrick
Virtues: Hospitality, Generosity, and Good Humor
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Rowan
Rowan House has taken charge of the Founders Day celebration, marking the official inauguration of the college. This is typically held as a St. George’s Day feast. Rowan often includes such games as Viking Chess at the celebration.
Motto: Veritas et Charitas Cum Audax
Head of House: Mr. Wilbur
Symbol: The Rowan Tree
Colors: Black, Silver, and Crimson
Patron Saint: St. George
Virtues: Truth, Love, and Courage
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Trinity
Trinity House is signified by the trifold door of the church. It hosts the annual St. Augustine’s Feast including the corn hole tournament and a game night in the spring.
Motto: Sola Gratia Vincit
Head of House: Mr. Spun
Symbol: The Church
Color: Blue and White
Patron Saint: St. Augustine
Virtues: Grace, Fealty, and Zeal