Rowan Hall Dedication
The Rowan Hall Dedication Ceremony ( see article on page 1 ) was held in the lobby of Rowan Hall on Nov . 15 . Words of praise for the late Henry Rowan , for whom the building is named , were given by ( from left to right , lower level ) President Michael Rounds ; William Bonenberger 7W9 , chairman of the
board of trustees ; Michael Piotrowicz , trustee ; and Virginia Rowan Smith , Henry Rowan ’ s daughter . Henry Rowan is the greatest philanthropist since Isaiah V . Williamson . During the ceremony , which was also attended by
Lee Rowan , Henry Rowan ’ s wife , and Smith ’ s children , Rowan Smith Watson and Manning J . Smith IV , members of the board of trustees , guests , and the student Ambassadors , a portrait of Henry Rowan , painted by noted artist Garth Herrick , was unveiled . It will hang in the lobby of Rowan Hall as long as Williamson College of the Trades exists .
Homecoming
Homecoming 2016 started with student games , a Block Party , and bonfire on Friday , Oct . 14 . Saturday ’ s activities began with the varsity soccer team defeating an alumni team , 3-2 . Guests then enjoyed a host of activities , including the Family Fun Zone . A highlight of the day was the football team defeating Gattaca College 28-14 . The day ended with 5 and 10-year reunions .