Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos
The annual Cake Race tradition dates back to 1930, when track Coach Heath “Pete” Whittle '30 started the event to uncover running talent among first-year students. This year, men’s and women’s track and field athletes took the top spots in each race–but there was enough cake to go around for all of the runners.
We welcomed our new president and celebrated alumnus Stephen Curry’s accomplishments, on and off the basketball court.
We gathered and reconnected over traditions old and new. We cherished being together on our beautiful campus.
Now as we bid 2022 farewell and welcome 2023, we remember the good times. Here’s looking at you First Semester—through pictures. We look forward to making many more memories in the New Year.
The Davidson College community celebrated with NBA great Stephen Curry ’10 at a special event to award Curry his diploma, retire his jersey and induct him into the Davidson College Athletic Hall of Fame. The “Curry for 3” event packed the gym with Curry’s family, friends, former teammates, classmates and the college’s current student body, faculty and staff.
Doug Hicks ’90, who came to Davidson as a first-year student a few decades ago, began his first semester as the college’s 19th president.
Orientation leaders and cheer team members loudly serenaded the Class of 2026 as they walked with their families though a human “tunnel” at the Baker Sports Complex.
Orientation team leaders had plenty of assists from other students, faculty and staff, including President Doug Hicks, who greeted students and parents. He also carried luggage, pillows and other necessities and helped get at least one bike off a car roof.
After multiple trips to Target, the long walks exploring campus and downtown, and the poster hanging and drawer assembling, families bade their new students goodbye at a farewell luncheon on Chambers Lawn.
Respected educator and author and internationally recognized Taiwan expert Shelley Rigger was named Davidson College’s new vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty–the college’s chief academic officer.
Under the leadership of new head coach Kaylee Smith, Davidson’s cheer team is stronger, bigger and more diverse than ever.
The Ada Jenkins Center, a community center with deep ties to the college, received good news from Stephen Curry ’10: It’s basketball court would be refurbished by his Curry Brand with Under Armour; the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation he started with his wife, Ayesha Curry; and The Summit Foundation. Children who participate in the center’s afterschool program joined Davidson College athletes for an event to announce the news. Here, Davidson College women's basketball team member Chloe Welch ’23 tries out some next-level moves on an extremely delighted opponent.
The Theatre Department’s production of Miss Bennet: Christmas at Pemberley delighted audiences during Wildcat Weekend. A sequel to Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice set two years after the novel ends, Miss Bennet continues the story, only this time with the bookish middle sister Mary as the unlikely heroine.
At the end of the semester students enjoyed a Big Fluffy Study Break, courtesy of the History and GSS Departments. Dogs from the Carolina Great Pyrenees Rescue organization brought lots of wags and love to students stressing over finals.