History of the University Marshals
In the early years of this century, the students in attendance at the Woman’s College felt the need for self-government. The Students’ Council was established in the fall of 1910 in response to this need. The three primary goals of this organization were:- to act as a channel through which the student body and the college authorities could communicate;
- to find and improve any of the College’s weaknesses;
- and to “increase in the College the democratic spirit of mutual helpfulness.” (Carolinian 1913)
The Students’ Council was small in number--composed of merely 11-13 Juniors and Seniors. These members, called Marshals, were nominated by the literary societies of the day, which were secret organizations comprised of nearly the entire student body. The Board of Directors would then elect and authorize a student for each of the available positions. The Marshals would hold these positions for one year, serving the college population as hostesses at Commencement and other major functions.
The students elected to become Marshals where chosen for their outstanding academic achievements, their mature conduct, and their ability to lead. These demanding qualifications made becoming a Marshal a great honor.
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