Tuesday, May 5, 2026
photos provided by Kyle W. Kern, associate director of student engagement
On May 1, the Office of Student Engagement, with support from the Student Government Association, Campus Crusade for Christ, Penn College Diesel Performance Club, Service Technicians & Operators’ Association, and Penn College Rugby, hosted the annual Spring Semester Send-Off.
The event brought students together for an afternoon of celebration featuring a climbing wall, obstacle courses, inflatable jousting, spin art, Pelican’s SnoBalls, Clubhouse Concessions (a student-owned and student-run business), music by DJ Frankie and axe-throwing by the Hatchet House.
“Although rain made an appearance, it did little to dampen the spirit of the event, as students continued to sing, dance and enjoy the activities while keeping their energy high,” said Kyle W. Kern, associate director of student engagement.
Students line up for axe-throwing.
Diesel Performance Club and Service Technicians & Operators’ Association members gather.
Jacob A. Krautheim (right), and SGA officer and residential construction technology & management student from Folcroft, staffs a spin art table, where students decorated flying disc toys.
Students sign waivers to participate in the afternoon’s activities, and in return receive vouchers to use at Pelican’s SnoBalls or Clubhouse Concessions.
DJ Frankie sets the afternoon to music. Frankie Gagliardi is a network administration & engineering technology student from Pottstown.
Courtesy of the Service Technicians & Operators’ Association, a participant tries to scoop a soccer ball from a pylon using a backhoe.
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