Happy Birthday to you W&M!
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday dear William & Mary,
Happy birthday to you!
Earlier this month was a date students have written on their calendars—not because they are taking the SATs or visiting grandma—but because it is the celebration of William & Mary’s birthday! W&M was founded on February 8, 1963 when King William III and Queen Mary II issued a 12 page royal charter creating the institution of higher learning. Today, this date is one that is marked by great celebration at the College. Each year there is Charter Day ceremony with a keynote speaker who addresses W&M and provides words of wisdom and reflection. In addition, members of the college community are honored for their achievements and contributions.
However, one of my favorite parts of Charter Day weekend is the concert! A relatively new tradition, the concert is held Saturday night in Kaplan Arena (our basketball stadium). It is a great way for the student body to come together and enjoy a night of entertainment—this year Gavin DeGraw headlined! I am always eager to see what surprises will occur on Charter Day. Most importantly this year I was excited to see if there would be a cake with 320 candles!
-Rebecca
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