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| Class in a castle: The iconic Everett Mansion at Southern Vermont College. |
We slept in stucco dorms meant for the tropics of Florida, but attended class in a 27-room Beaux-Arts mansion with a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
The Everett Mansion was an architectural masterpiece every SVC student was intensely proud of. Resembling a castle or monastery, "The Orchards" was easily the most prominent building on campus.
Thankfully, SVC was a laid-back environment, and it wasn't uncommon for students to attend class in their pajamas. The Everett Mansion may have resembled Hogwarts, but we were a much less formal bunch.
Midnight walks to the Mansion were frequent in warmer weather, and students could usually count on experiencing some sort of paranormal activity. Doors slamming and flickering lights were common, while an unsettling female shrieking noise was also frequently documented.
On rare occasions, rock music blared from the Mansion into the wee hours of the morning, leaving students perplexed: Did the ghosts of the Everett Estate embrace modern rock?
As it turns out, Security Officer Joe Thomas had a completely valid explanation: Dean of Institutional Advancement Alan Whitcomb enjoyed blasting music during all-night grant writing sessions in his office.
Giving the ghosts a little entertainment was probably a smart move—whatever it takes to keep the spirits happy.
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