A flash … back in time!

A monthly series by Town and Village Historian Judith Stone Adams as we look back at life in the area from years past.

Thought this article would be in keeping with the June Alumni Celebration!


   Some prominent young people of Caledonia in 1892 who were Collegiates:

Duncan S. Campbell Princeton 1892
William H. McColl Princeton 1895
Irvine McColl Princeton 1892
Simon McKenzie Cornell 1895
John A. Morrisey Univ. of Michigan 1895
Alexander E. Menzie  Univ. of Rochester 1895
DeLancey A. Cameron Yale 1891
Robert D. Menzie Univ. of Rochester 1895
Frederic D. Remington, M.D. Harvard 1888
Donald MacColl Princeton 1894
Richard V. Callan Univ. of Michigan 1885
John D. Coffey Williams 1889

 

   The above took part in responding to toasts at a banquet in 1892 at the Spring Creek Hotel (as then known) in honor of Professor Ara Wilkinson who had been their principal and teacher when students were at Caledonia High School.

   All present except: R. Callan, J. Coffey and Dr. Remington.

   An organization was effected at this time to be known as "The Collegiate Alumni of Caledonia Village School," all pupils of the school who are graduates of college Normal or Preparatory School were eligible for membership.

Officers:

President Duncan Campbell
Vice President William H. McColl
Secretary / Treasurer Robert E. Menzie

 

(Question – How long did this Society last?)


Judith Stone Adams – Town & Village Historian

Material Found: Files by past Historian Mrs. A.B. Johnson