Celebrating 175 Years: Slideshow
On November 8 and 9 Mount Holyoke College celebrated its 175th anniversary. From ice cream at Mary Lyon’s grave to sing-a-longs of traditional songs to talks, lectures, and discussions around MHC’s history, the weekend was full of festivity and celebration.
Always in Style: The Mount Holyoke Woman
Anna Rose Keefe ’13 and Annick Brett Kearns ’13, with support from the Rooke Theatre Costume Department
Singing traditional songs of Mount Holyoke with Gale Stubbs ’45.
Alumnae Quarterly editor, Emily Weir, dresses as Mary Lyon and invites students to participate in the festivities.
Founder’s Day Traditional Ice Cream Social at Mary Lyon’s grave
Founder’s Day Traditional Ice Cream Social at Mary Lyon’s grave
Traditional Gracious Dinner in the dining halls.
Special 175 Anniversary cookies.
Students dress as Mary Lyon and hand out cookies after the Opening Ceremony.
November 10, 2012
Tags: campus life, mhc history, nostalgia, photography
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