Vardell Hall
"Never underestimate the power of the sisterhood!"
Moye Hinds Lowe
Vardell Hall Class of '67
Vardell Hall Liaison
FM Legacy Foundation
SAVE THE DATE
2007 ALUMNAE GATHERING
SECOND WEEKEND IN OCTOBER
(October 12th - 13th)
in Red Springs, NC
For more details e mail
Moye Hinds Lowe at
vardellhall@aol.com
Alumnae of Vardell Hall - Parlor of main building - 2006 BALL
For more photographs from the 2006 ball see page titled "Ball Pics 2006."
The Flora Macdonald Legacy Foundation is a relatively new nonprofit organization comprised of graduates of the three educational institutions of learning that have shared the Flora Macdonald Campus (Flora Macdonald College, Vardell Hall, & Flora Macdonald Academy) along with community leaders who wish to preserve and promote an appreciation for the rich culture and history of this region. We sponsor various events throughout the year, produce an annual newsletter and produce an annual ball in October of each year (Please note that the next ball will not be until October of 2008). For more information on the foundation and those involved visit the page titled "About Us." If interested in supporting the mission of the foundation please visit the page titled "Giving." Your support and interest is appreciated!
HISTORY OF VARDELL HALL
Vardell Hall opened on the Flora Macdonald Campus in 1964 and was named for the first President of Flora Macdonald College, Dr. Charles Vardell. A girl’s preparatory school and junior college, Vardell Hall was in operation for ten years and holds many fond memories for those who attend school on the campus.
Main Building Afternoon Bike Ride
Vardell Hall Alma Mater
Proud of our heritage, we face now the Future
determined to build, not to rest,
On the past, with vigor and vision
We reach toward tomorrow,
As molders of patterns and aims that shall last.
Here on this campus from each generation
Come girls who salute Vardell Hall as their home
We share in one purpose.
To strenghten ideals and to make them our own.
Thus Alma Mater grows strong in the knowledge
Of daughters' devotion supporting her aims,
Our lives blessed by training received on her campus,
We stand now united to honor her name
Official Seal of Vardell Hall Mayday at Vardell Hall
1968 Class representatives:
Annie Shea (L) / Mimi Rumley (R)
Typical of Scottish Balls, the Flora Macdonald Ball will begin with a Grand March.
As you see, this should be familiar to many Vardell Hall graduates. Here is a Grand
March from one of the Carolina Military Academy's Balls in neighboring Maxton.
Vardell Hall and the military academy often sponsored events together. Wonder if
any of the fellows are free on October 7th!
Alumnae News
Winston Salem, North Carolina resident Moye Hinds Lowe (Mrs Joseph E. Lowe lll) recently joined the Flora Macdonald Ball Committee as Alumnae Liaison for Vardell Hall. Mrs. Lowe, is a 1967 graduate and former president and board member of the Vardell Hall Alumnae Association
Moye Hinds Lowe and Gaitley Mathews
at Charlotte planning meeting
Louisburg, North Carolina resident, Mary Coleman Weaver, recently joined the board of the newly formed Flora Macdonald Legacy Foundation. The foundation, comprised of Alumni from Flora Macdonald College, Vardell Hall, Flora Macdonald Academy and community leaders will sponsor a Ball in the fall of each year serving as an unofficial homecoming for graduates of the institutions noted above and for those living in the Red Springs area. The Ball will be held in conjunction with the Flora Macdonald Highland Games. Ms. Weaver graduated high school at Vardell Hall in 1967 and Junior College in 1969.
Mary Coleman Weaver's Vardell Hall Alumna Ginger Powers and husband Maurice Robertson spreading
Granddaughter the news about the Flora Macdonald Ball at the Grandfather Mountain Highland
Games.
Japanese Bridge on Flora Macdonald Campus
More than one proposal of marriage has occurred at this
site spanning ALL of the institutions of learning. Let us know
if you are one of the lucky ones! Or, if you know of a relative who
received a proposal here. Patricia Watson Price, who was proposed
to by her husband Andrew at the bridge in 2002, is keeping a list!
E-mail us at macdonaldball@aol.com and we will forward the
message to her.)
Softball Horseback Riding
May Day Celebration
SEE "BALL PICS 2006" FOR PHOTOGRAPH FROM MOST RECENT
REUNION GATHERING AT THE FLORA MACDONALD BALL!
To include your photographs and news on this page please e mail information
to macdonaldball@aol.com. Please note "Vardell Hall" in subject line.
SAVE THIS DATE FOR 2008!
Alumnae Gathering and Ball
October 3rd and 4th 2008
Moye Hinds Lowe ('67)
to be honored!
