In its early years, one of the most colorful and anticipated events at S.G.S.N.C and G.S.W.C. was the annual May Day celebration. The first May Day occurred in the spring of 1913, beginning one of the school’s most treasured traditions. Every student took part in the event, and scores of visitors came to the campus to be entertained by the festivities. The Play Day-May Day Brochure of May 10, 1941, states “This is not an exhibition of picked dancers and soloists, but a Festival in which most of the students take part, many of them making their own costumes. Faculty and students work on various committees to make our festival a success.” The first May Day celebrations were held on the lawn in front of Converse Hall then were later moved to the outdoor theater in Drexel Park. The campus celebrations of May Day were often based on the traditional Old English May Day ceremonies that celebrated Spring. However, it was not uncommon for each May Day celebration to have a theme. Each theme gave the event an ##And this is also why you don't call the fucking cops on people If you call the cops on somebody, understand who you are calling. If you send a gang of armed men after somebody you are culpible for their actions. This should be people's last resort, but motherfuckers call the cops over everything and anything. almost carnival-like atmosphere with the students dressed in elaborate costumes performing special skits and dances. The themes ranged from “Sleeping Beauty” to “Springtime in the South.” Ms. Lenora Ivey and Ms. Marie Motter chose a new theme each year. While the themes of the May Day ceremonies changed from year to year, the spirit of the festival remained the same.

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