125th Celebration in Sights and Sounds

Nearly 800 alumni and guests convened at Converse April 25-26 to celebrate Converse’s 125th anniversary. We hope you enjoy this recap of the sounds and sights of the weekend, as well as some media coverage and social media buzz that surrounded the celebration!
Social Media
See photos, video, comments, and more on social media by following #cc125 and #conversecollege.
125 Years Later…Our Founders Would Be Proud (125th Celebration Video)
Media Coverage
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- Read the Spartanburg Herald-Journal coverage of Converse’s 125-year history
- Read the Spartanburg Herald-Journal coverage of our Founder’s Day service
- See the Spartanburg Herald-Journal’s photo slideshow of the Daughtry concert
125 Outstanding Alumnae
Learn more about our 125 Outstanding Alumnae who were recognized during Reunion Weekend
Photo Slideshow of 125th Celebration Weekend
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Audio of the 125th Founders Day Speakers
President Fleming Founder’s Day 2014 Address
SGA President Kayla Duran Founder’s Day Address
Weisiger Scholars, Weisiger Cup (Jesse Pope), Spirit of Converse Award Presentations (Jerry Howe, Jeff Willis)
Photo Slideshow of Spring Concert Featuring Daughtry and The Well Reds
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