Then and Now: Pangy Day Web Exclusive
Learn more about the tradition of Pangy Day in the Alumnae Quarterly article, “Then and Now: Pangy Day.” How to Pronounce Pangynaskeia Pangy Day Through the Years ... » Read more
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Mountain Day Alumnae Reunions 2014
From New York to Bangladesh, Alumnae Gathered for a Mountain Day Scoop On Monday, September 29, President Pasquerella made an announcement: It was Mountain Day! Students made the trek to the top of Mt. Holyoke or slept in, enjoying a day off. Alumnae around the…... » Read more
History of the Faculty Show
This year’s presentation of skits, music, and dance by members of the faculty and administration continues a quadrennial tradition that began with Seven Princesses in 1903, according to the College archives and special collections. One article suggests that the show originated to raise funds to build Mary…... » Read more
Welcome Ceremony for New Alumnae
“Scarf Ceremony” Turns a Skeptic into a Cheerleader By Bonnie Barrett Stretch ’61 “What’s this welcome ceremony for new alumnae?” you may ask. It’s a new tradition, established in 2011 with the class of 1961, designed to welcome new graduates immediately into the worldwide community…... » Read more