In this piece new counselors are introduced to Rattler readers for the summer ahead!
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 July 25, 1951: Blue Bend
In this piece Susan Cotts and Dorsey Davidson write about one of ‘Ghany Girls’ favorite places — Blue Bend.
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.
Feeling the ‘Ghany Love All Week
Help us celebrate all the love we feel for Alleghany by posting along with us all week for #GhanyLoveWeek!
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Thanks for The Memory
In 1971 Cary Carter wrote during the 50th anniversary year about her grateful memories and impressions of Alleghany.
TBT: The Alleghany Rattler May 1971: Cooper Tells of First Visit to Camp Alleghany
In this piece we learn about S. Cooper Dawson Jr.’s early days as a Greenbrier camper and coming over to Alleghany for dances and plays.