Memories of Salem, Class of 1964
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Forty-nine years ago 160 "girls" came to Salem
from the four corners of the United States.
Four years later they graduated as "women"
ready to take on the world--and they have!
Salem Alma Mater
Strong are thy walls O Salem
Thy virgin trees stand tall
And far a thwart the sun lit hills
Their stately shadows fall
chorus
Then sing we of Salem ever
As proudly her name we bear
Long may our praise re echo
Long may our praise re echo
Far may our song ring clear
Firm is thy faith O Salem
Thy future service sure
The beauty of thy heritage
For ever shall endure
chorus
True is our love O Salem
Thy name we proudly own
The joy of comradeship is here
Thy spirit makes us one
Words by Marion Hunt Blair and Anna Pauline Shaffner. Music by Charles G. Vardell, Jr. Lyrics were written in 1917 and became the official alma mater in 1928.
Remember When: In 1960 1st Semester Tuition was $800.00; room and board added $150 bringing the total to $950; 2nd Semester Tuition was $925 and room and board was $125.