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| On a warm October afternoon, students flocked to the President's house to observe an age-old Smith tradition, tea at 4:00 p.m. Except this tea was particularly special, because the guest of honor was one of Smith's most notable alumnae, Julia Child ’34. Silver tea services, multi-colored cups, cucumber sandwiches, scones, stuffed dates and pastries adorned the tables in the foyer as Julia and her lifelong friend Pat Pratt ’51 waited for the students to collect refreshments and join them in the garden for an informal chat. Julia and Pat, who were brought to campus as part of the “alumna-in-residence” program, responded to questions from the students about their experiences at Smith and reminisced about their careers, both of which developed by mere chance. Pat, a neighbor of Julia in Cambridge, is a landscape designer, who designed the gardens at Julia’s residence. Each woman commented on how much the new course on women’s finance would have benefited their careers. Julia and Pat were hosted by 73 students in Laura Scales House during their 3-day stay. They joined the students for several lunches, teas, and dinners and accompanied them to their classes. |
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The tea
A chat with Julia
An informal discussion with Julia and Pat
Group photos
Signing
Goodbye, Julia!
Advancement // Smith College // Northampton, Massachusetts 01063 // (413) 584-2700
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