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!
Personnel Changes Afoot At Alleghany
It’s our 100th anniversary, and in addition to looking backward, we’re also looking forward, including to a season of change and transition for the leadership at Alleghany.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler February 1931: Camp Movies
In this piece we see that camp embraced technology early and made it a treat as part of camp life.
Remembering Natalie
Reflections, events, and ways to donate in honor of longtime camper and counselor Natalie Wade.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 25, 1944: Countdown to Camp
In this piece the paper featured a few letters from campers and staff who were eagerly counting down to Opening Day and ready to get back to camp.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler August 1972: Thoughts on the Anniversary
In this piece we Molly Rardin reflects on the 50th Anniversary celebration of Alleghany and an interesting essay on what camp would be like in the year 2000!
The Alleghany Rattler: Our Treasure Trove of Testimonies
How many places can boast decades of first-person narratives, testimonials, and news stories? Our camp newspaper, the Alleghany Rattler, is a collective historic document of epic proportions!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: The Spirit of Alleghany
Kitty Hutcheson explores during the 50th anniversary year what it is that captures the spirit of Alleghany.