This Month in Colonnade History
At Georgia State College for Women The 1936-37 faculty was increased and fortified due to needs within Peabody and the G.S.C.W. itself. Additions were made to the home economics, physical education, music, social science departments and Peabody.
Sept. 28, 1936
Vol. 12, Issue 1
Mary Thomas Maxwell is named the new dean in 1952. Before becoming dean, Maxwell was an English professor and had been at Georgia State College for Women since 1938.
Sept. 30, 1952
Vol. 30, Issue 1
The Golden Slipper came to life in 1935 thanks to Ethel Adams. Created to ease the girls’ homesickness and boost student participation, the competition brought the girls together to work for a common goal. Over the years attendance dwindled and 1972 was the twilight year as it faded into Georgia College’s history as an experience that brought freshmen and sophomore girls a sense of unity and friendship.
Sept. 29, 1972
Vol. 48 Issue 1
Issues of The Colonnade from 1925 to 1975 are now available to be viewed on microfilm in the library.