Winners of the May Day Contest

The May Day contest has now ended and winners have been chosen. Congratulations are in order to Kati Kariniemi and Rachel Fremd!

 

Want More Photos?

Check out the photo gallery to see more pictures of past May Days at Baldwin Wallace University. Each category is broken up by decade. Check it out!

 

 

1949 Kathleen Sebrell and Court

Citations:
Baldwin Wallace University Archives

Become a May King or Queen!

To Enter: Visit the exhibit in the Student Union to find out the details. Two winners will be chosen.

 

Prize: You could win a crown, photos on the May Day at BW and the Baldwin Wallace University Archive pages, and also, a box of Lindt chocolate. Contest ends April 24, 2015.

 

1967 May Pole Dance

Citations:
Baldwin Wallace University Archives

The Exhibit is Open!

The exhibit is now up and finished in the Student Union entry at Baldwin Wallace University. So, please check it out!

May Day Exhibit

Did you enjoy learning about May Day? Come check out the exhibit! It's located in the Baldwin Wallace University Student Union entry. I know most students haven't even noticed there is a display case near the entry. So, to find it, it's tucked in the corner behind the seating area with the fireplace. The exhibit opens later this week and will feature a contest. More information to come. So, I'll leave you with a few more pictures of BW May Day from the 1920s.

 

Riza

 

 

 

Citations: 
Baldwin Wallace University Archives

The End of May Day

The last May Day celebrations were help in 1998 with May Queen Susan Winterhalter. In 1999, Baldwin Wallace University switched from a school year that was based on quarters to one that was based on semesters. This change resulted in the school year ending in early May, and therefore, there was no time to hold May Day. Exams for the spring semester were now held in early May and after that school was finished for the year.

May Pole Dance 1913

 

As a result, May Day was moved back to early April. The traditions that were a part of May Day, such as choosing a May Queen and the May Pole dance were replaced with April Reign celebrations. April Reign primarily focuses on competitions between different groups. These include Tug-O'-War, Obstacle Courses, Relay Races, and Pyramid. Today, May Day as it was celebrated from 1920 to 1998 is no longer in existence at Baldwin Wallace University.

Crowning of Barbara Morr 1966

Citations:

“April Reign.” Baldwin Wallace University. Baldwin Wallace University, 2013. Web. 28 March 2015.
Baldwin Wallace University Archives

1998 Susan Winterhalter

Susan Winterhalter was President of Alpha Phi sorority and majored in business administration and minored in psychology. She was involved in GAMMA, Panhellenic Council, Greek Council, Co-director of Midnight Madness, and an Orientation Leader. She was part of the Order of Omega, a Course Assistant for College 101, and part of the Women's Leadership Conference.

Citations:

Baldwin Wallace University Archives