One Saturday night in August, all the freshmen gather at the Field House. Led by the Senior class and Father Ryan faculty, the freshmen meet each other and learn about the school's history. They play games for the first few hours such as a game of Simon Says led by Coach Carson, basketball, and volleyball. After the games, everyone gets into small groups led by seniors. The senior leaders ask the freshmen questions concerning their thoughts about Father Ryan.
Dinner is served after all the deep thinking.
After that, they take a little walk. The Ryan Walk is followed by mass. The homily is aimed at the freshmen, telling them how special they are here at Father Ryan. The final event of the evening is a dance. This dance is known for its groove factor.