WBTN On-Air Personality Tim Thompson Interviews SVC Cross Country Captain, Bennington, VT

Thompson & Captain Alisha Somero take a break during an interview about SVC's successful 2002 cross-country season.

 

2002 Southern Vermont College Women's Softball Team Photo (Mountaineer Pride)

Lady Moutaineers ready to take the field. Spring, 2002.

 

'Toilet Talk' Was Newsletter to Be Read on the Can - Southern Vermont College Dorms

 

In a pre-smart phone era, SVC students caught up with campus news during their most vulnerable moments.

College students are a busy cohort, so the SVC Residence Life Department developed an ingenious way of keeping students up to date on campus happenings - post a newsletter directly opposite the toilet! This publication dates back to the early 2000's, before the era of smartphones and tablets. 

Back in those simpler times, students could sit on the throne and do their business without any distractions - making Toilet Talk the perfect opportunity for the Residence Director to convey important information to on-campus students.

The SVC fire extinguisher policy was a hot topic of the day, as were the spring break housing guidelines. Students were tempted by free food and phone calls if they volunteered for a Phone-a-thon. 

While publications such as Toilet Talk are probably a thing of the past in our high-tech world, it's nice to reminisce about those relaxed college days at the foot of Mt. Anthony, when the evening's most important decision was Bud Light or Busch. 

Bennington, VT Mansion - Mount Anthony
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Southern Vermont College (Bennington) Track & Field - Williams College Relays Results - April 13, 2002 (SVC Athletes Set Several Records)

Several SVC athletes set new records and personal bests at the 2002 Track & Field Williams College Relays.

What SVC lacked in size, it made up for in skill, perseverance, and sheer grit. One only needed to look at the walls of the Fieldhouse, or the walls of Athletic Director Scott Kilgallon's office to see the championships bestowed upon various SVC teams.

Watercolor Painting of Everett Mansion Lawn, Southern Vermont College (Watercolors 101 with Professor Greg Winterhalter)

Student created watercolor of Everett Mansion lawn.

Nobody will mistake it for a masterpiece, but this is my interpretation of the Southern Vermont College lawn. It was sophomore year, and the course load was looking pretty intimidating. I chose Introduction to Watercolors as an (easy) elective, taught by the legendary Professor Greg Winterhalter. 

The start of the fall semester brought long lines to the basement SVC bookstore. I knew I was in for a treat when manager Wanda carried over paints, brushes, and a palette but no books. Finally, a little relaxation while learning a new skill!

Southern Vermont College (Bennington) 2002 Honors Convocation Ceremony Booklet (Awards, Scholarships Presented)

The 2002 SVC Honors Convocation recognized student achievement and advancement.

I can't remember if Friday, May 3, 2002 was a beautiful day or not, but I'm sure excitement was in the air at 1:30PM as President Barbara Sirvis summoned staff, faculty, and students for the 2002 Southern Vermont College Honors Convocation. 

Southern Vermont College (Bennington) 2002 Alpha Chi Vermont Delta Induction Ceremony

 

Vermont Delta Chapter number 351 was installed at SVC in 1999.

SVC was home to a chapter of the Alpha Chi honor society, and this flyer from 2002 details the new member induction ceremony.