Author: Molly Grieco
Celebrating at the annual Black Ball (2020, Darden School of Business)
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Being surrounded by Black excellence
2010 Downtown Mall
BAW 2015 Esprit de Corps
What does the BAW community mean to you?
It’s family. We have known each other since we were teens. It’s a blessing to see everyone.
2003 UVA defeats Va Tech
Travis Johnson, Brian Osbourne, Quentin Washington, Cedric Odom
Nancy Watkins Flanagan (Col ’80), Henrico VA
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Community is where I found life-long friends who support me no matter what. UVA is where I grew up really – coming there at 17 years old and adulting through age 21. As friends, we did many firsts together – as Wahoos. Friendships established later in life are not as deep and fulfilling as those established at Virginia. That’s a forever community. Wahoowa!
Theta Kappa (AKA), Spring 93 (Dangerous Liaisons) – Initiation Day (March 1993)
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Our community meant everything to me! My 4 years at UVA (89-93) were some of the best years of my life for so many reasons. The Black student population was TIGHT! It’s been 31 years but some of my GOOD GOOD GIRLFRIENDS today are from UVA, including my AKA line sisters and prophytes. These were special times that I’ll forever cherish!
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Probate Show – Spring 1982 Line with “Yours Truly”
What does the BAW community mean to you?
“Education is emancipation” as Frederick Douglass proclaimed. The BAW upholds this legacy.
AKA Sorority Chapter Meeting – 1982 Esprit de Corps Line Photo
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Excellence is our legacy to UVA and BAW!
1st Year College Roommates lived in Courtenay Dormitory
Shawn & Deborah (AKA Sorors)
Shawn Grain CarterWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Scholarship & Leadership!
Black & White Dance – 1980 Keepsake Photo
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Excellence Personified!!!!!
1st BAW circa 1985 for Shawn and her daughter!
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Pride!
BAW circa 1989 Sorors
Shawn, Deborah, Elaine attending AKA Sorority Reception
Shawn Grain CarterWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Legacy & Perseverance!
First Year Photo circa 1978
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Black Excellence Personified!
Mark Davis (Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.) at the Black Bus Stop, Summer 1980
2020 – The Lawn
Alex Rudin – UVA BS Engr 2020; UVA MS Engr 2021
Andrew RudinSpring 1986 Tuttle Dorm
Sunday of Move-in Weekend 1970
John Kohler and Dan Plecker in front of Hancock Dorm
Dan Plecker2002 Winterball at the Double Tree Hotel in Charlottesville
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Interpersonal relationships and feeling like I belonged at UVA
2003 Winterball at the Double Tree in Charlottesville
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Interpersonal relationships and feeling like I belonged at UVA
2003 – John Legend gave a FREE concert at UVA and sold burned copies of his “Get Lifted” CD
There may have been 10-15 of us in attendance.
Sabrina RicksWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Interpersonal relationships and feeling like I belonged at UVA
2001 – Halloween at the Woody Dorm
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Interpersonal relationships and feeling like I belonged at UVA
2002 – UVA Winterball
Reagan, Jobila, and Sabrina at Double Tree Hotel in Charlottesville
Sabrina RicksWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Interpersonal relationships and feeling like I belonged at UVA
First Year Dorm Dobie-Fall 1989
Days filled with laughter, playing spades and fun!
Kelley HodgeWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Laughter, friendship, leadership and love
Kappa Diamonds Spring 1991
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Family
Celebrating the first Double Hoo in the family
UVA Graduation 2021
Jacinta ToppsBallroom in Newcomb Hall 1979
The Muntu Dancers and I did the show The Wiz. I was the lion. We got a standing ovation for our show.
Susan WaldronWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
BAW community means to me a fun and memorable event to reconnect with friends and classmates that attended UVA.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. Best Line Ever – 1980 “Baby Blue”
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Respect. Loyalty. Inspiration.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (BAW 2017)
What does the BAW community mean to you?
Respect. Loyalty. Inspiration.
Phi Beta #5 Family Forever
Mike Williams & Debby Stroman
Deborah StromanWhat does the BAW community mean to you?
Respect. Loyalty. Inspiration.
1985 Tuttle Dorm
Class Dinner on the Lawn, 45th Reunion
Webb roommates Marilyn Perkins Wood and Nancy Crawford at class dinner on the Lawn, 45th reunion in 2019
Marilyn WoodReunions 1999, 2004, 2009, 2014 and 2019
2009 Reunions
Brad Reynolds – the invitation said “coat and tie”
Dan PleckerCape Hatteras 1987
John Kohler, Nat Karns, Dan Plecker and Mike Malley
Dan PleckerAlways a Cavalier! BAW 2019!
Class of ’98
Reunions Memories
2019 Reunions to left, 2014 on right
Dan Plecker