After learning of their new Houses, the first-years were greeted by upper class students and House Committees (HoCo) in Annenberg.

Upon entering the dining hall, first-years were confronted by a barrage of posters and were sprayed with water—courtesy of Currier House. A Mather House sign read, “Puke in your own House!” while a Cabot posters state, “More Singles, More Sex.” Amidst the hoopla, the Houses also distributed their signature t-shirts to the first-years.

Among these signs and shirts, Adams House stood out.

This year, Adams House made their grand appearance at the Annenberg welcoming first-years their for the first time, according to HoCo Co-Chair Gina M. Bruno ’05.

“As far as we know, Adams has never gone,” she said.

Bruno said Adams HoCo decided to go to Annenberg after polling their House.

“Today was really fun. I’m really glad we went,” she said.

Throughout the day, HoCos also held events to welcome the first-years into their new House communities.

Quincy House Co-Masters, Robert P. Kirshner and Jayne Loader, had an open house dessert event in their residence, while Lowell House Co-Masters, Dorothy A. Austin and Diana L. Eck, had an afternoon tea.

Although slightly disappointed by being placed in the Quad, Lynch enjoyed the festivities and the spirit of the day.

“I found the House rivalries to be quite interesting, almost comical,” said Lynch.

—Staff writer Adam P. Schneider can be reached at aschneid@fas.harvard.edu.