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 have been named recipients of the Smith College Medal and will receive awards 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...















