This 1945 piece offers insight into the equine passion that many had back when Alleghany still had a horseback riding program.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1943: Grays “Take It” and “Leave” the Blues
This 1943 piece has Alleghany Girls stepping up to mass communications with a radio game show, something that would have been all the rage at the time.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 1964: The Busy JC’s
This 1964 piece shows that many things about being a Junior Counselor are rooted in ‘Ghany tradition. And some things have changed in nearly 60 years, too!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, July 1945: Channie, Bess Take Charge in Milton’s Absence
This 1945 piece offers insight into Assembly and Chapel in the first half of the 20th century at camp, very differently than today.
‘Ghany We Will Give 2022: School Supplies for Greenbrier County
This summer we ‘Ghany Girls will collect school supplies for Communities in Schools of Greenbrier County for the 2022-2023 school year.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, August 12, 1964: The Upstarts
Upstarts are part of Alleghany’s traditions. Read on for what the Upstarts were like in 1964.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1963: Style, Color Spark Children’s Fall Fashions
In this 1963 piece a fashionista writes about little girls fashions of the era, presumably to prepare Junior Campers for the school year ahead.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, May 1962: The Spell of the Fire
In this poetic piece, Sara Rardin reflects on the spirit and spell of a good campfire.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler, Aug. 1959: ‘Ghany’s Annual Star Festival To Be Held on Night of August Ninth
In this 1959 piece we see that science and lore can mix in painting a fuller picture of humanity’s relationship to the stars. And with it, ‘Ghany Girls getting to explore the world with the skies as their “classroom.”