Beloved Traditions

The Columns Ceremony

Six columns remain from the original college building which burned down in 1909. All students pass through the Columns as a new student and again as graduates. The first ceremony serves as a symbol of a students' entrance into college life and the Westminster community. The other symbolizes entering the world prepared with knowledge and experience gained at Westminster.

The Skulls of Seven

The Skulls of Seven is an honor society, founded in 1898, that prides itself on commitment to seven virtues: tradition, history, scholarship, loyalty and friendship, citizenship, service, and honor. The Skulls of Seven are defenders of college tradition and are chosen for their adherence to the seven virtues with the duty of upholding these values. These six seniors and one junior are selected based on their proven devotion to the college and their positive representation of Westminster. This society has existed for over 100 years. The continuing purpose of the Skulls is always and ever the welfare of the college.