What a Wonderful Day It Is!: Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wonderful Wednesday

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Curated by Larrun Maynor, Archives Intern, Class of 2019

This year marks the 50th anniversary of Wonderful Wednesday, a day that Milligan students look forward to in their spring semester. It’s a day shrouded in mystery, however, since only a handful of people know the actual date it will take place on and are sworn to secrecy.

This annual tradition began on April 30, 1969. President Johnson made a declaration on the Seeger Chapel steps that there would be no classes for the day and that students instead can “hearken to the opportunities for food, fun, and fellowship”. This exhibit shows various photos and documents that showcases how Wonderful Wednesday has changed and evolved into what we know today.

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    Wonderful Wednesday 1969
    (1969) Buffalo staff
    1969 Buffalo yearbook documenting the first Wonderful Wednesday.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 2008
    (2008-04-21) Buffalo staff
    2008 Buffalo yearbook. The theme this year was “Wonderful Wok Day”. The day consisted of a noodle eating contest, a faculty/staff hunt called the Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, a competition of who can last the longest in a pool of ice, which was called the Shanghai Shiver, and plenty of other activities.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 2015
    (2015) Buffalo staff
    2015 Buffalo yearbook. In 2015 the theme for Wonderful Wednesday was “Disney Day”. As you can tell from the photos students were very happy with the theme and outcome of the day.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1990
    (1990) White, Jennifer
    1990 Buffalo yearbook. You can see the description on the page of the activities that took place, as well as the pictures with their own descriptions that tell what’s going on.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1999
    (1999-04-12) Buffalo staff
    1999 Buffalo yearbook. This year’s theme was “European Vacation”. Some of the activities included a Bavarian egg toss, a German race down the Autobahn (aka Sutton hill), and a Paris Seine River Run. Note President Bill Greer—Professor Greer at the time—and professor Bob Mahan participating in an activity.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1992
    (1992) Buffalo staff
    1992 Buffalo yearbook. This year’s theme for Wonderful Wednesday was “The Greatest Show on Earth”. Of special note is the picture of Dr. Leggett and Dean Weedman participating in the Jell-O wrestling competition.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 2004
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    The theme for 2004’s Wonderful Wednesday was “Welcome to Hollywood”. Notice how this year was different than the normal Wonderful Wednesday: the activities started in the evening and continued on through the next day.
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    "Wonderful Wednesday" Stampede May 4, 1973
    (1973-05-04) unknown
    May 4, 1973 Stampede newspaper. This year because of awful weather Wonderful Wednesday was cancelled for that school year.
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    "Wonderful Wednesday on Thursday" Stampede 1981
    (1981-05) Jones, David
    May 1981 Stampede. On this year Wonderful Wednesday was on a Thursday.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1984 "Terrific Tuesday"
    (1984) unknown
    This is a picture of a student enjoying herself during the 1978 Wonderful Wednesday which was on a Tuesday.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1978
    (1978) unknown
    This a picture from the 1978 Wonderful Wednesday. Notice a young Jim Dahlman, wearing the shirt that says “Rustics,” participating in an obstacle course as a student at Milligan.
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    Wonderful Wednesday Students
    (1980) unknown
    This is a Wonderful Wednesday picture from the 1980s.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1969 News Release
    (1969-04-30) unknown
    Milligan College press release for the first Wonderful Wednesday
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1988
    (1988-04-18) John Derry
    The theme of Wonderful Wednesday 1988 was “High Expectations”. Students woke up that morning with a letter from the Dean of Students, John Derry, stating that Wonderful Wednesday was on Marvelous Monday that year. Notice on the schedule how there are plenty of options to choose from for the day.
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    Wonderful Wednesday 1969
    (1969-04-30) unknown
    The tradition of Wonderful Wednesday began on April 30, 1969. President Jess W. Johnson made a proclamation on the Seeger Memorial Chapel steps stating that students would not have classes that day. Notice how some of the activities on the schedule for the day included discussion panels led by faculty members, picnics, and an all-campus sing out rather than the activities that take place now on Wonderful Wednesday.
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    Wonderful Wednesday
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    Photo of Wonderful Wednesday from 1970s-1980s