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

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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

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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

 

 

 

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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

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

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1997 Robyn Rupp

Robyn Rupp was from Mansfield, Ohio and was May Queen in 1997. She majored in exercise physiology and fitness management.

 

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1996 Alison Szczecinski

Majoring in chemistry and mathematics, Alison Szczecinski was May Queen in 1996. She tutored students in math and chemistry, played intramural basketball, as well as intramural softball and volleyball. She attended Mayfield High School and was Treasurer of Zeta Tau Alpha.

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1995 Jenny Hottel

A business administration major, Jenny Hottel was the 1995 May Queen. She was from Parma, Ohio and attended Normandy High School. She was Ritual Officer of Alpha Xi Delta sorority.

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1994 Jill Balliett

The 1994 May Queen was from Olmsted Falls, Ohio and was Jill Balliett. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta and held positions there as Pledge Class President, Publicity Chair, and Alumnae Newsletter Editor. She majored in political science, focusing on biology and Japanese. She was also on the Greek Judicial Board, in Pi Sigma Alpha, Alpha Lambda, and worked as a Student Orientation Leader. She worked as a CEO intern, a tutor in the learning center, in the mailroom, and in career services.

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1993 Rosie Spehar

The 1993 May Queen was from Strongsville, Ohio. Rosie Spehar was an elementary education major and served as the Delta Zeta sorority Standards Chairman. She also worked on pledge education and on the alumni relations committee for her sorority. She held two jobs at that time. She worked as a religion teacher for St. John Neuman Church and as a day care worker for the Y.M.C.A.

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1992 Jill Davis

From Hermitage, Pennsylvania, Jill Davis was President of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She was an elementary education major, part of the Baldwin Wallace Construction Company, a member of the Teaching Club, and the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society.

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1991 Traci Valentino

Traci Valentino was an elementary education major and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, serving as their Rush Chairman. She also performed in dance concert for three years, was a Orientation Leader for two years, and showed Quarter horses.

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1990 Kelly Grace

The 1990 May Queen was Kelly Grace, who was a business administration major. She was on the varsity swim team for three years and was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She was also Corresponding Secretary for Delta Zeta and a Panhellenic Council delegate. Finally, she was a member of Students in Free Enterprise (S.I.F.E).

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1989 Kerry Mehalko

Kerry Mehalko was an Orientation Leader for two years. She was also a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was Vice President of Pledge Education there. She was also Vice President of Membership for Alpha Gamma Delta.

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1988 Julianne Cutliffe and Lisa Kramer

For May Day in 1988, there were two May Queens, Julianne Cutliffe and Lisa Kramer. Julianne Cutliffe was a business administration major and a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She served as Publicity Chairman for her sorority.

 

 

Lisa Kramer was an arts and business administration major at BW. She was also Vice President of the Visual Arts Club and Ad Design Editor for the Exponent.

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1987 Carolyn Scott

Part of Alpha Gamma Delta, Carolyn Scott was an elementary education major. She was also Ritual Chairman and Rush Chairman for her sorority. She was May Queen for BW in 1987.

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1986 Kim McConnell

A resident of Brunswick, Ohio, Kim McConnell was a psychology major at BW. She was Vice President of Scholarship in Alpha Gamma Delta sorority as well as an Orientation Leader, and Secretary and Delegate of Panhellenic Council.

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1985 Hilary Gabel

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1984 Nancy Neptune

Nancy Neptune was from Wooster, Ohio and was Treasurer of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She served as Panhellenic Council Rush Director, Sing Coordinator, and was a member of Campus Crusade for Christ. She was a marketing major at Baldwin Wallace University.

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Baldwin Wallace University Archives

1983 Mary Anna Sprague

A member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority, Mary Anna Sprague served as Vice President of Scholarships. She was a business administration major.

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1982 Jane Mowery

From Bay Village, Ohio, Jane Mowery was a member of Delta Zeta sorority. She enjoyed softball and playing sports. Jane was completing a degree in health and physical education.

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1981 Margaret Stephen

The 1981 May Queen, Margaret Stephen, was from Bedford Ohio. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, worked at the Methodist Children's Home, and was a business major.

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1980 Deborah Sickle

Deborah Sickle was from North Royalton, Ohio. She majored in music and was a Student Senator and a Phi Kappa Tau Little Sister.

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1979 Concetta La Marca

Concetta La Marca was a pre-engineering major from Delta Zeta sorority. She was a Resident Advisor and a Standards Chairman for her sorority.

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1978 Nancy McClymonds

The 1978 May Queen was from Albion, Pennsylvania. She was Treasurer of the junior class, a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, and a marketing major.

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1977 Sue Burritt

From Glens Fall, New York, Sue Burritt was the 1977 May Queen. She was an HPE major and part of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and also its Vice President at that time.

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1976 Barbara Charles

Barbara Charles was from Cincinnati, Ohio and was a sociology major. She was President of Delta Zeta sorority.  

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1975 Marianne Spencer

Marianne Spencer was from Elmira, New York. She was Vice-President of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and participated in Intramural Sports, Psi-Chi, and was a Drug Counselor at the Y.W.C.A. She was a psychology and sociology major.

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1974 Lauren Hattendorf

The 1974 May Queen was from Newbury, Ohio. She was also a elementary education major and a cheerleader. She was part of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

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1973 Sylvia Michelle Herd

Sylvia Herd was May Queen in 1973. She was a psychology major from Shaker Heights, Ohio. She was also a member of Student Senate and the Judicial Board.

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1972 Deborah Brown

Deborah "Debbie" Brown was May Queen in 1972 and was from Westfield Center, Ohio. She was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority and was a health and physical education major. She was a Dorm Counselor, a member of the Educational Honor Society, and Kappa Delta Pi.

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1971 Nancy Sogn

From Williamsville, New York, Nancy Sogn was an elementary education major. She was Rush Chairman for Alpha Gamma Delta sorority.

 

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1970 Pamela Kathryn Dunn

The 1970 May Queen, Pam Dunn, was from Rochester, New York. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority, a delegate for Panhellenic Council, and majored in speech education.

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1969 Cynthia Gist

Cynthia "Tish" Gist was May Queen in 1969 and was from Hagerstown, Maryland. She was a member of Delta Zeta sorority and was Standard's Board Chairman of Findley Hall. She majored in biology.

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1968 Janelle Marlene Hoff

The 1968 May Queen, Janelle Hoff, majored in French and minored in Spanish. She lived in Lakewood, New York,  and was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. She also did cheerleading, was on the Program Board, and was part of the Women's Recreation Association.

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1967 Margaret Duncan

Margaret Duncan was President of Findley Hall and Panhellenic Council. She majored in elementary education, was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta, and lived in Westfield, New Jersey.

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1966 Barbara Morr

Barbara Morr resided in Ashland, Ohio and was part of Alpha Phi sorority as their Social Chairman. She majored in Spanish and sociology and was part of the Elections Board.  

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1965 Sys Strandnes

Sys Standnes and her family former lived in Denmark and Cuba but moved to San Juan, Puerto Rico. Sys majored in Spanish and participated in the College Union Committee, where she was Chairman. She was also part of a German Honor Society, a Spanish Honor Society, and was a member of Delta Zeta.

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1964 Barbara Belloff

Barbara Belloff was from Ellwood City, Pennsylvania and majored in elementary education. She was a member of Delta Zeta and was Vice-President. She also participated in O.S.E.A. and was Vice-President of her class for two years.

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1963 Carol Chute

Carol Chute was a member of the Panhellenic Council and part of Alpha Gamma Delta. She majored in history, was part of Sigma Delta Phi, Spanish Club, Activities Board, and the W.R.A.

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1962 Jane Woessner

Jane Woessner, nicknamed "Mickey", was from East Liverpool, Ohio. She was part of Beta Sigma Omicron sorority, and was in Spanish Club, Student Council, the Y.W.C.A., and O.S.E.A. She majored in elementary education.

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