17 Memorable Moments of 2017 as Seen on Social Media

1. When you win your third straight Big South Championship...

 

@longwoodsb YOUR 2017 BIG SOUTH CHAMPIONS!!! IT IS A GREAT DAY TO BE A LANCER! @longwooduniversity #3peat #bigsouthchamps #bigsouthsb

A post shared by ✨Traceeee✨ (@tracey_lynne_) on May 14, 2017 at 12:12pm PDT

...in front of a stadium full of fans on Lancer Field. Now THAT'S how you do it.

2. Then and now

 

#longwood17 and #longwood94

A post shared by Sarah Moore Horne (@sarahhorneinva) on May 20, 2017 at 12:32pm PDT

3. When Ruffner Fountain was lit

 

‘Tis the season #lovemylongwood #longwooduniversity #christmas #falalalala • • • • • • • (I may have helped put these up)

A post shared by Emma Lantagne (@emmalantagne) on Nov 30, 2017 at 4:52pm PST

ICYMI, this festive fountain had a leading role in the Longwood Friends video.

4. When you graduate and get engaged on the same day

5. When you really DON'T want to leave

“Skylar, are you ready to leave Longwood?”
Me: pic.twitter.com/UGXy7lqClf

— Skylar (@itsskyward) December 3, 2017

6. On thick ice

 

I have officially been to 3 oceans now! #arcticocean #LUTAC #hypothermiahereicome

A post shared by Alton Coleman (@brotha_nature06) on Jun 24, 2017 at 11:04am PDT

The largest gift in Longwood history, from Joan ‘64 and Macon Brock, created the Brock Experiences, which supports transformational learning experiences such as the Longwood in the Arctic Circle program.

7. BioBlitz

@VAGeogAlliance 2017 BioBlitz @longwoodu Student volunteers and citizen scientists engage with nature pic.twitter.com/J3uZsohEHx

— Annie Evans (@MapM8ker) April 1, 2017

For the second year, Longwood's Lancer Park was one of the sites "under the microscope" during the Virginia BioBlitz.

8. True blue

 

Officially committed to Longwood University- I dyed my hair blue and everything- hooray! So here's to an amazing future! #Longwood #LongwoodUniversity #LU #Lancers #GoLancers #GoWood #Farmville #FarmVegas #Longwood21 #ClassOf2021 #Committed #Elwood

A post shared by Grace Walton (@gwalton5789) on Mar 27, 2017 at 8:18pm PDT

9. From VP Debate to the Super Bowl

 

Last year I sat in Java city before a meeting and decided to fill out an application to volunteer for the VP debate. I got the email this summer, expecting to get something such as "parking director" or "clean up crew," but it said Fox News. I worked hard and enjoyed every second. Never did I think I would end up working at the Super Bowl, let alone be at one of the most interesting games we've seen. God bless @foxnews and @longwooduniversity for getting me there. Let's see where @alllysonstone end up next

A post shared by Ryan Carey (@rybread_10) on Feb 7, 2017 at 6:40am PST

Allyson Stone '18 and Ryan Carey '19 impressed the Fox News production manager during the Vice Presidential Debate, so he asked them to work on a second assignment for Super Bowl week.

10. All the sunsets

 

Another day, another breathtaking view from campus #beautiful #longwooduniversity #longwood #sunset #Perfection @longwooduniversity

A post shared by curleesarah (@curleesarah) on Feb 2, 2017 at 9:44pm PST

11. 10 years for Call Me Mister

 

Am I my brother's keeper?...Always! LoveNoEgo and Longwood University's Call Me Mister Program. Thank you @longwooduniversity for this opportunity to speak my passion and brand of LoveNoEgo to the leaders of tomorrow. Take a look at these young men! LoveNoEgo.com. #lovenoego #callmemister #longwooduniversity #leadership #motivationalspeaker #usmbda #minoritybusiness #smallbusiness #youngblackmen #mentorship #timkaine #farmvilleva #collegeboys #leadersoftomorrow #virginia

A post shared by The Love No Ego Group, LLC (@jacksonfreddy) on Apr 22, 2017 at 1:36pm PDT

Longwood's Call Me Mister program, an initiative designed to increase the pool of available teachers from more diverse backgrounds, celebrated its 10th anniversary this year!

12. Janese Quick lands at #4 on SportsCenter's Top 10 Plays

What a shot—kicking off a great year for Longwood Athletics!

13. Eclipse viewing party

 

Hope everyone at Longwood enjoyed the eclipse and had a great first day of classes! #ΑΣΦ @longwood_fsl

A post shared by Alpha Sigma Phi - ΔΙ (@lu_alpha_sigma_phi) on Aug 21, 2017 at 12:10pm PDT

In the early afternoon on Monday, Aug. 21, the skies darkened over Farmville and much of the rest of the U.S. as the moon moved in front of the sun for a rare solar eclipse... and the Longwood community had front row seats.

14. Virginia Children’s Book Festival

Grateful to spend time with some awesome people. Thank you!@longwoodu @vachildrensbook @dsantat @StudioJJK @johnparraart @SophieBlackall pic.twitter.com/o9SeWS6nC2

— Todd Parr (@toddparr) October 22, 2017

In its fourth year, the Virginia Children's Book Festival brought more than 7,000 children from all over Virginia to Longwood’s campus to hear from their favorite authors and illustrators.

15. Casually hanging out at your favorite fountain

 

Quick stop by my #FavoriteFountain #luftlw2017

A post shared by Zachary Glasscock (@the_real_zachg) on Aug 9, 2017 at 9:09am PDT

16. #MegaReunion2017 and the chance to relive Color Wars

 

#megareunion2017

A post shared by Nancy Warren Atkinson (@nancywarrenatkinson) on Jun 3, 2017 at 1:32pm PDT

Longwood's first annual Mega Reunion was truly epic, as those who attended can attest. Watch the highlights on YouTube.

17. #LongwoodFaves

 

#LongwoodFaves These people are my sorority sisters, coworkers, friends, and teachers, and they all have touched my life in a special way. Thank you, @longwoodu, for accepting me and all of them so that our paths could cross. #LancerPride #iLoveLongwood #LongwoodNetwork

A post shared by Call me Syd or Onyx (@sydthebsl) on Dec 4, 2017 at 1:20pm PST

We LOVED seeing all the posts and stories about your favorite Longwood people! Keep 'em coming! #LongwoodFaves