The father of Wake Forest ROTC
You probably remember Robert Helm (’39) as a philosophy professor; it’s what you don’t know about him that you might find surprising.
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The hitchhiker’s 76th reunion
Fred Williams ('38, JD '40) took the long road to Wake Forest.
Read MoreHarold Hayes: ‘Smiling through the apocalypse’
Tom Hayes (’79) explores the magical world of his father, famed Esquire editor Harold Hayes (’48).
Read MoreThe house the Boodlers built
In 1947 industrious students came up with a solution to the Old Campus housing shortage — they built the Boodle Inn.
Read More‘The rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air’
Provost Emeritus Edwin G. Wilson (’43) can still recall the fear he felt as a young ensign aboard a destroyer escort off Iwo Jima.
Read MoreFilm critic Iris Barry a ‘Lady in the Dark’
Drawing on letters, memorabilia and historical documentaries, author Bob Sitton (’59) reconstructs the life and work of pioneering film critic Iris Barry.
Read MoreAudrey Bridger (’52): Sweet memories
Audrey Bridger (’52) shares treasured keepsakes from her student days, 60 years ago.
Read MoreFor two generations of Deacons, a journey along parallel paths
At the mention of Commencement, Abbe Brooks’ (’13) eyes became misty — a prelude to the tears one fights back at the prospect of leaving behind someone, or some place, so dear.
Read MoreCelebrating a milestone: Professor Emeritus Herman Preseren turns 100
Family, friends and the Demon Deacon celebrate retired professor Herman Preseren’s 100th birthday.
Read MoreWhen Archie Bunker was a Deacon
Long before he was Archie Bunker, Carroll O’Connor was a Demon Deacon.
Read MoreTrailblazing James Jones (’55, MD ’59)
First Native American graduate advocated for family medicine and better health care.
Read MoreSusan Brinkley (’62) is honored for promoting Wake Forest’s history
Susan Brinkley (’62), an alumna of the new campus, is honored for preserving the history of the Old Campus.
Read MoreProfessor Emeritus Tom Elmore (’56) dies
Retired professor Thomas M. Elmore (’56), who founded Wake Forest’s counseling program, has died.
Read MoreFormer trustee Weston Hatfield dies
Weston P. Hatfield (’41), a past trustee who was one of Wake Forest’s most influential leaders, has died.
Read MoreBill Friday never forgot his black and gold roots
Former UNC President William C. “Bill” Friday, who died Oct. 12, got his start on the Old Campus.
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