A Smith tradition since 1876, when it commemorated the birthday of George Washington, Rally Day is highlighted by a festive all-college gathering at which distinguished alumnae are awarded Smith College Medals by the president.
Five alumnae were awarded the Smith College Medal on Rally Day, February 21, 2013: Gail Paster ’66, Shakespearean scholar; Kay Holekamp ’73, zoologist and field biologist; Janet McKinley ’76, global investor and philanthropist; Anne De Groot ’78, scientist and entrepreneur; and Sherry Rehman ’85, Pakistan Ambassador to the United States. More...















