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Tag: Blue Gray Competitions

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, July 26, 1934: The Scavenger Hunt

This 1934 Alleghany Rattler piece shows just how creative, offbeat, and adventurous ‘Ghany Girls have always been, especially in Blue-Gray match-ups!

TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1959: Blues Entertain with Beatnik Party

In this piece it’s clear that the esoteric world of beat poets had jumped to mainstream usage and were depicted in caricature, as here is held a Beatnik-themed Party at camp!

99 THINGS to Enjoy at Camp This Summer Part 6: Traditions

Our 99 THINGS blog series continues with the tiniest look imaginable at our Traditions! Why such a small look? Because we’ve got so many more traditions that are calling to us this summer!

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Elizabeth Shreckhise

Facilities Updates & News: A Summer of Progress

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 24, 2025
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What If…? Handling Challenges and Curveballs in Your Camper’s Summer at Alleghany

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Elizabeth Shreckhise April 16, 2025
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Packing List & Product Recommendations

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