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Davidson College's 175th Anniversary
 WDAV's licensee, Davidson College, is celebrating its 175th anniversary. Established by Presbyterians in 1837, Davidson has graduated 23 Rhodes Scholars and is consistently regarded as one of the top liberal arts colleges in the country. Click on the links below to hear from a few of the people who have made and continue to make Davidson a unique and special place. Alexander W. BannermanExcerpts from a letter by a Davidson College student from the class of 1854.  John KuykendallPresident Emeritus John Kuykendall '59 talks about scholarship and servanthood among Davidson graduates. Leslie BrownLeslie Brown '69 describes the support he received from Davidson's African-American community when he arrived as one of Davidson's first black students along with Wayne Trumwell. Carol QuillenPresident Carol Quillen talks about how Davidson's foundational mission and core values continue to prepare its students for lives of leadership and service in a changing world. John WilsonJohn Wilson '39 recalls a spelling test necessary for graduation from Davidson. Janet Stovall HarrellJanet Stovall Harrell '85 talks about the African-American experience at Davidson. Sam SpencerPresident Emeritus Sam Spencer '40 remembers traditions of harrassing freshman. Gardner Roller LigoGardner Roller Ligo talks about being one of the first women to attend Davidson at the invitation of President Sam Spencer. Lawrence KimbroughTrustee Lawrence Kimbrough '63 on the exemplary leadership of Davidson's presidents. Mitchell MackMitchell Mack '42 describes hearing about the attack on Pearl Harbor while a Davidson student. |
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