The tradition of Rat Day at Woman’s College began in the 1930s as part of the initiation process of the four campus literary societies. This annual one-day event typically took place during the month of October or November and was promoted as a fun time of getting to know one… Continue reading…
Born in Greensboro on April 19, 1871, William C. Smith was the son of Samuel Cunningham Smith and Margaret Ella Cunningham Smith. His father actually served as the City of Greensboro’s first superintendent of schools. Smith graduated with Bachelor and Master of Arts degrees from UNC Chapel Hill in 1896,… Continue reading…
On October 2, 1905, the library at the State Normal and Industrial College moved from a small room in the Main Building (now Foust Building) to the newly constructed Carnegie Library (now Forney Building). Unfortunately, tragedy struck the library on September 15, 1932, when it mysteriously caught fire. According to The Carolinian,… Continue reading…
Born in May 1861, Edwin Alderman attended the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill where his friendship with fellow students like Charles Duncan McIver, James Y. Joyner, and M.C.S. Noble encouraged his belief in educational reform in North Carolina. Graduating in 1882, he became the superintendent of schools in Goldsboro, NC. … Continue reading…
The Darlinettes and their four-member vocal group, The Rhythmettes, were a big band consisting of Woman’s College students, formed in 1942. Many of the Darlinettes’ and Rhythmettes’ performances took place at Woman’s College. They played many of the formal dances and “soldier dances” held on campus during and immediately after… Continue reading…
The Religious Activities Center served as the central administrative hub for all of the student-led religious activities and groups. The Center was located on the third floor of Elliott Hall, and included the office of the Inter-Faith Council president, the office of the Coordinator of Religious Activities (a University-hired position),… Continue reading…
A group of students in 1939 organized the first annual Religious Emphasis Week. Religious Emphasis Week ran from October 22-27 and featured seminars, lectures, discussions, and special group meetings selected from a poll of the student body. Selected topics of focus included “What Can Be Accomplished by Prayer?,” “A Christian Philosophy… Continue reading…
Originally, when the club was formed in 1926, it was only known as the “Dolphin Club.” Its aim was to help improve swimming stroke and technique. Later, the “Seal” was added to include women who wished to swim but were not as advanced as their “Dolphin-sisters.” By the 1930’s and 40’s,… Continue reading…
“Going places and doing things” was the motto given to the Outing Club by the Greensboro Recordwriter, Bodie McDowell, in a brief article on the active group. The club was officially formed in 1966 by students that were avid climbers and knew of others interested in outdoor adventures. The club organized everything from… Continue reading…
The Dramatic Club was officially organized in 1912-1913, with a presentation of Booth Tarkington’s The American being a part of the Commencement that year. The club encouraged girls who wanted to act in plays to be in the spotlight as frequently as possible. By the 1920’s, the name had changed to the… Continue reading…
