Jubilee Chapel Celebration -- "It's All in a Name"
November 15, 2004
This special event chapel program focused on 1) the name change of the College from Mississippi Woman's College to William Carey College by action of the Mississippi Baptist Convention in 1954, and 2) the origin and history of the College's alma mater. Special guests related to the name change of the College included Dr. J. Ralph Noonkester, Dr. Rachel Monk Caldwell, and Mr. Doyle F. Wheat.
Regarding the origin and history of the College's alma mater, greetings from Ms. Ruth Joan Geiger and Dr. Robert L. Gauldin were read. Ms. Geiger composed the alma mater text and Dr. Gauldin composed the music.
Jubilee Chapel Program, November 15, 2004
Votes to Change and Rename the College, 1954-1955
The 1954 Name Change to William Carey College
Dr. J. Ralph Noonkester's Remarks
President, William Carey College, 1956-1989
President Emeritus, 1989-present
Dr. Rachel Monk Caldwell's Remarks
Mississippi Woman's College Alumna, B.A., 1953
William Carey College Alumnus, B.S., 1958
Trustee, William Carey College
William Carey College Alma Mater: Origin and History
Ms. Ruth Joan Geiger's Greetings
William Carey College Alumna, B.A., 1962
Dr. Robert L. Gauldin's Greetings
MusicTheory Faculty Member, William Carey College, 1958-1963
Created: November 15, 2004 Updated: November 18, 2004