Staff Writer: Faith Haren
What began as Wingate School in 1896 (first through twelfth grade) became Wingate Junior College in 1923 (two-year programs) then Wingate College in 1977 (four-year programs) and finally, Wingate University in 1995. Wingate was awarded its first bachelor’s degrees in 1979.
Here’s a glance at its inaugural class:
“The Gate” Yearbook, 1979. Digital NC
Famous alumni include Leon Levine, founder of Family Dollar, and Anthony Dean Griffey, a Grammy award singer of the Metropolitan Opera.
DIY Graduation Tassel Ornament
Courtesy of: Dianne Weller, OrnamentShop.com
Commemorate your special day by re-purposing your graduation tassel into a one-of-a-kind Christmas ornament! It’s easy to do and only requires four items:
- Graduation tassel
- Clear glass/plastic ball ornament- purchase at Dollar General or any craft store
- Glue
- Scissors
Optional items:
- Confetti ribbon in blue & gold
- Decorative blue & gold ribbon
- Paint marker (blue or gold)
STEP 1
Carefully remove the ornament cap and metal hook. Cut a slit from hole to hole in the cap with scissors, and add confetti ribbon if desired.
STEP 2
Feed the graduation tassel in from the top.
STEP 3
Push remaining strands of the tassel into the ornament. Use a straw/pen/paintbrush.
STEP 4
Thread the tassel’s loop through the hole on the ornament cap (caution: metal may be sharp)
STEP 5
Squeeze some glue along the inside rim of the cap. Replace the cap onto the ornament and let dry.
STEP 6
Pull the tassel loop completely through the top and replace the metal hook back in the cap.
STEP 7
Tie blue and gold decorative ribbon in a bow using the metal hook.
STEP 8
Personalize the ornament with your name, ‘Wingate’ and your degree using the paint marker.
STEP 9
Hang on your Christmas tree!
Congratulations, Class of 2021!
Wingate Triangle 