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May 30 - June 1, 2008
The 50th Reunion of the Class of 1958
50th Reunion Remarks - by Wyndham Robertson
Click on the link "Download file" below, Right click, then click on "Open" to read Wyndham's remarks.
Below is also a file describing the excellent status of the Wyndham Robertson Library.
Wyndham was presented the Rath Award in recognition of her extraordinary participation in the life of Hollins over the years, "representing the very best of the Hollins spirit."
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2008 Commencement Address - by Jane Parke Batten
This is well worth reading. If given this opportunity, what would YOU say?
Again, click on the link "Download File" below, Right click, then click "OPEN" to read Jane's words of wisdom.
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Four alums gave presentation:"Hollins Women Save History"
Left to right: Boyce Ansley - '68, Brandy Culp - '98, Stuart Lewis Smith - '58, President Gray, Nancy Nash Campbell - '58
Ansley and Campbell received the Distinguished Alumnae Award at Reunion.
Stuart Lewis Smith is vice-president of Stratford Hall which is owned and operated by the Robert E. Lee Memorial Assoc.
Nancy Nash Campbell has served as a trustee and chair of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and is actively involved with the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. She has a Master's Degree in architecture and urban studies and has served on the Planning Commission for the New York Metropolitan Area as vice-chair of the Jamestown 400th Commemoration Commission, and a trustee for the Seventh Regiment Armory Conservancy and Historic Hudson Valley.
Distinguished Alumnae Award winners:
Nancy Nash Campbell and Elizabeth Vann Hobbs
Elizabeth, between 29 moves during her married life, found time to publish a book, Always an Open Door, given service to her Episcopal Church and many other civic organizations, attended the United Nation's Fourth World Forum on Women's issues in Beijing, China (part of the Anglican Women's Network), and among many other service activities served as a Hollins trustee. She honored our class with a special gift to renovate Bradley Hall as a new home for the Batten Leadership Institute.
53 ATTENDED (36% of the class) and SEVERAL PROUDLY WON OUTSTANDING NOTICE
Kitty Clark Stroud (standing bet. President Gray and Alumnae Board Chair Sandra Kiely Kolb - '70) was presented the Pat Thomas Bain Award for leading the Class of 1958 in participating (87% !) in the Hollins Fund. This won the Tinker Mountain Award for our class which raised a total gift of $365,073.
Jim and Mary Bern Wolf Decker established the Decker Endowment and presented the first Hollins Teaching award at the Commencement in May. The first Hollins Teachers Scholarship will be awarded in the fall.of 2009.
Mary Cheek McCullough (for tennis) and Justine Bailey Lynch (for multiple sports) were inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame.
The photos above are copied from the HOLLINS publication with permission from Hollins.
Our reunion truly was grand and everyone who came met up with long-ago pals and made some new ones. President Nancy Gray made us feel right back at home. Hollins is thriving...and so are we. Bob and Sibby Norment once again welcomed us into their home, entertaining us with glamour and grace. There were many things to talk about, remember, and be proud of! In fact, it is startling to stop and think about just how far we babies have come! Wyndham and Sibby had it right to say we were "still stirring."
And now we look forward to 2013 - - - It sounds like a date long in the future but it's coming fast. Keep on stirring and plan to come back to Hollins for our fabulous 55th.
Take NOTICE: Oodles of PHOTOS from our 50th Reunion can be seen individually or in a slideshow by going to:
Click here for pix:> http://www2.snapfish.com/thumbnailshare/AlbumID=278187747/a=121529623_121529623/otsc=SHR/otsi=SALBlink
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www.hollinsalums1958.snapfish.com - Click on PHOTOS at the top of the page. This web page provides a Group Room where you can add your own photos from the reunion, etc. Enjoy.
If you have any corrections, additions or comments please contact Hemmie S. Gilmore at esgilmore@yahoo.com