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“At the end of Anne’s first year, she told me how nice it was to be able to talk to someone who just understood Randolph—the class rivalries, the quirky traditions, and the rituals of the academic year,” explained Cathy. “Her school—our school—is so different than the schools her friends attended.”
To Savannah Edwards ’15, daughter of Lori Vaught ’81, the traditions are the essence of our College. “Last fall, she went looking for misspelled bricks and explored the buildings and the grounds,” said Lori. “Savannah wasn’t interested in attending mom’s college until she learned it was coed, and I brought her to an Admissions Open House. Now there isn’t a single aspect of campus life that Savannah has not embraced, including some tough classes.”
She also enjoys dance and WildCat athletics with her family who are often seen in the stands cheering on student-athletes. “The men have added something to the campus dynamic,” said Lori. “I’m glad to see the students enjoy the traditions of Randolph-Macon Woman’s College as well as the addition of new Randolph College traditions, like Homecoming.”
Savannah Edwards ’15 and Lori Vaught ’81 at the Odd Tree.
“There is a special significance having my daughter attend her grandmother’s and my alma mater,” said Owen. “I have always
felt the individual is honored, challenged, and nurtured at our College.” — Owen Murray Jaeger ’83
When Reynolds Martin ’15, daughter of Owen Murray Jaeger ’83 and granddaughter of Jane Reynolds Murray ’66 (deceased), is together with her college friends, there is much chatter about who did what the night before and the amount of homework for the upcoming week. There is also discussion about Reynolds’ riding schedule—early morning rides with her horse at the Riding Center to practice for an upcoming competition. When she talks with her mom, there are often conversations about classes and possible directions for her major, and a shared excitement about Reynolds’ being selected as a Gold Key Guide.
“There is a special significance having my daughter attend her grandmother’s and my alma mater,” said Owen. “I have always felt the individual is honored, challenged, and nurtured at our College.” Owen’s mother Jane understood the magic of R-MWC and was pleased when Owen decided to attend. “I felt the same way when Reynolds chose Randolph,” Owen explained. “She would not have attended Randolph unless it was coed. This was a double edge sword for me. On the one hand, I thought how ironic that I went there, in part, because it was all women. My daughter chose it, in part, because it is coed. At first I wondered if the College still had the same magic—it does. Randolph has a way of awakening one’s mind to the world of possibilities. The College is pushing Reynolds to come into her own just as it has done for so many students before her. I am proud to say she is well on her way!” n
Reynolds Martin ’15, daughter of Owen Murray Jaeger ’83, spends early mornings before class at the Randolph College Riding Center.
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