12/20/11
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Virginia Del. Chris Peace (R-97) presents
R-MC with a Certificate of Commendation
to recognize 40 years of Coeducation |
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Virginia Del. Chris Peace (R-97) spent time
with R-MC students and President Lindgren |
Randolph-Macon College President Robert R. Lindgren was presented with a Certificate of Commendation from the Virginia House of Delegates in recognition of the college’s “40 Years of Coeducation.” Delegate Chris Peace (R-97) authored the Commendation and visited the campus on Friday, December 16, 2011 to formally make the presentation.
Lindgren, who was joined by a roomful of R-MC female students during the presentation, thanked Peace on behalf of the college, for his efforts in seeking this recognition. “This is a wonderful tribute to our community of strong and talented women students and alumni who remain dedicated to making a difference in the world.”
Read the Commendation by clicking on
Virginia House of Delegates.
Students who attended the presentation include: Alyssa Saraniti ’14 with a major in
psychology and minor in elementary
education; Laura Young ’14 with a double major in
political science and
communication studies and a minor in
journalism; Kelsey Glasco ’13 with a major in psychology and a minor in elementary education; Ashley White ’12 with a major in
music and a minor in education; Bethany Schaeffer ’12 with a major in
physics and a minor in
chemistry; Souad Glover ’13 with a major in
International Studies; and Quinesha Wooten ’12 with a major in
biology and a minor in
computer science.
Randolph-Macon College became coeducational in 1971 when 50 women matriculated to the college. After graduation, these trailblazing women went on to become a Brigadier General in the United States Army, leaders in education and business.
During Homecoming/Reunion weekend 2011, R-MC celebrated this significant and historical period for the college (1971- 2011). Virginia Governor Robert McDonnell recognized the occasion by sending a letter acknowledging this milestone, which can be read by clicking on
coeducation.