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1910s

Rayna Simons Prohme

Rayna Simons Prohme

Rayna Simons Prohme was heavily involved in journalism and writing as a student. She was a member of the Daily ...
Louise Freer

Louise Freer

Louise Freer became Head of the Department of Physical Education for Women in 1915 and remained in her position for ...
Lois Seyster Monstross

Lois Seyster Monstross

Lois Seyster Monstross graduated in 1919 and became a prominent author. While a student, she was involved in several organizations ...
Fanny Cook Gates

Fanny Cook Gates

Fanny Cook Gates earned a PhD in Physics in 1909 from the University of Pennsylvania when the nation's annual production ...
Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day

Dorothy Day was a student on campus from 1914 to 1916. While on campus she was a member of the ...
Alma Mater Statue

Alma Mater Statue

The Alma Mater Statue was built in 1916 and remains one of the most sought out women on campus. Lorado ...