Right now on social media the “Ten Year Challenge” is trending. What did you look like 10 years ago vrs today. This trend then sprung an idea into my head! What if I were to look at a vintage yearbook photos from a COLLEGE Freshman’s first year vrs their last year (Senior year) and share it here?

Well friends, you are in luck! I have found some fun examples from the 1920s to the late 1960s that I’m sharing with you right now (and then maybe some more in a future post).

Let the fun begin!

(Note: All photos are from North Carolina Yearbooks-DigitalNC)

Freshman vrs Senior Year (1920s-1960s)

The Vintage Yearbook Photos

Here we have Freshman Alice Langston in the 1947 ‘Pine Knot’ yearbook at Barton College.

1940s vintage yearbook photo of a young woman in 1947

Now here is Alice as a Senior in 1950 with shorter hair (a very fashionable cut) and a more grown up look.

1950 vintage yearbook of a senior college student with a 1950s short hairstyle.

One more from Barton….Freshman Darlene Tucker in the 1947 ‘Pine Knot’ yearbook at Barton College.

1940s Vintage Yearbook photo of a young woman in a 1947 yearbook

Here is Darlene in 1950. Look at all those clubs and positions she was part of. Good for her! AND can we talk about how adorable Darlene is?

1950 Vintage Yearbook photo of a young woman with a 1950s hairstyle.

Yvonne Scruggs-Treasurer for the Freshman class of 1952 at North Carolina Central University. Seen in “The Eagle” yearbook (I love her necklace!).

1950s vintage yearbook photo of a young pretty Black woman in college as the freshman treasurer

Here is Yvonne in 1955 in her graduation Senior yearbook photo. What an active 4 years she had.

1950s vintage yearbook photo of a young Black Woman graduating from college.

Freshman Treva Miller in the 1941 ‘Sights & Insights’ yearbook from Salem College. Great necklace Treva!

1940s Vintage Hairstyle as seen on a freshman student in a 1941 yearbook

By Senior year (1944), Treva knew how to tame those beautiful curls and became the top of her class in Home Economics (I don’t know this part as a fact but it felt fun to throw in).

1940s vintage photo from a 1941 vintage yearbook featuring a female senior college student.

Hermenia Fitts as a Freshman in 1946 seen in the ‘Maroon & Gray’ yearbook from North Carolina Central University.

1940s Vintage Yearbook from 1946 of a young Black Woman as a freshman in her college

Hermenia Fitts class of 1949 in Commerce and she even made Homecoming Court Royalty. What a smart beauty who had quite the glow up!

1940s Vintage Yearbook from 1949 of a young Black Woman as a senior in her college

In 1935 at Appalachian State University, Fred Moore was starting out as a Freshman (‘The Rhododendron’ 1935 yearbook).

1930s vintage yearbook photo of a freshman student 1930s mens fashion

By 1938, Fred was now going as ‘Frederick Daniel Moore’ and he graduated with a degree (diploma?) in History and Physical Education.

1930s vintage yearbook photo from 1938 of a College Senior Man.

Stella Tilley also attended with Fred. Here is her 1935 Freshman yearbook photo.

1930s vintage yearbook photo of a freshman girl in college. 1930s vintage hairstyle inspiration.

Stella in 1938 is now a Grammar Grade Education Grad with the prettiest crown of curls.

1930s vintage yearbook photo featuring a 1930s vintage hairstyle.

One last one from ‘The Pine Knot’ (Barton College) this time from 1939. The start of WW2. The Freshman yearbook pages were filled with happy young men, like Gordon Aldridge (well maybe not Gordon).

1939 vintage yearbook photo of a young man in his Freshman year of college.

By 1942 there is only a small amount of young men in the Senior photos. Gordon is still with us and supplying us with a lovely smile for his Senior photo this time around.

1942 vintage yearbook photo of a young man in his Senior year of College

Paulette Grant-1963 Freshman at Bennett College as seen in the ‘Bennett Belle’ yearbook.

1960s vintage yearbook photo of a young Black woman freshman in college

Here is Paulette…all grownup and graduating in 1966.

1960s Vintage Yearbook photo of a young Black Woman in College in her Senior Photo

Hope you enjoyed this fun post! Share in the comments section which student Freshman vrs Senior photos ws your favourite.

Oh for those who were curious about the 10 year challenge photo, here is what I posted on Instagram. 2012 Liz vrs 2022 Liz. Just a few changes!

Vintage Style as seen at the Vintage Inn Blog

Thanks for dropping by!

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Liz

I was recently back on one of my favourite websites, The North Carolina Yearbooks Collection to do some vintage fashion falling in love (I mean browsing HA!).

While in the depths of it’s online pages I stumbled upon the most amazing vintage yearbook that I have ever seen and I just knew that I needed to share it with all of you (yes it’s true!).

Today we are looking at ‘The Stagecoach’, a Yearbook from 1930 St. Mary’s School, Raleigh, NC. It is truly like NOTHING you have seen before on my blog. Visually stunning from start to finish and a not to miss post.

Here we go!

The Stagecoach yearbook St. Mary's School (Raleigh, N.C.) featuring a Stagecoach illustration.

The Stagecoach’, a Yearbook from 1930 St. Mary’s School, Raleigh, NC

About St. Mary’s:

Founded in 1842 by the Rev. Aldert Smedes, an Episcopal priest, Saint Mary’s School has operated continuously on the same site ever since.

With the support of the Episcopal Diocese of North Carolina, Smedes founded Saint Mary’s as a school for young ladies “designed to furnish a thorough and excellent education equal to the best that can be obtained in the city of New York, or in any Northern school.“

Today, Saint Mary’s School is an innovative independent, Episcopal, college-preparatory, boarding and day school for girls in grades 9–12 (Source).

The Classes

From little girl to a young woman graduating from Grade 12.

1930 Yearbook inside page featuring an illustration of a young woman in 1930s evening gown. Senior Student.

Here is a small sampling of our lovely senior ladies. Look at those 1929 early 1930s hairstyles? Both in photo and in illustration. YOOZA!

1930s vintage yearbook featuring young woman, seniors of the school in 1930s late 1920s hairstyles.

1930s Vintage Yearbook photo featuring 1920's hairstyles

Prophecy for class of 1930.

Look inside a senior class yearbook from 1930 in North Carolina

Our Grade 12 senior class in late 1920s fashions, looking fashionable and fun!

Senior Grade 12 class of 1930 at St Mary's school North Carolina. Beautiful late 1920s early 1930s fashions.

The Junior Class of 1930.

Look inside a vintage 1930s yearbook featuring the Junior Class of St. Mary's School North Carolina.

1930 vintage yearbook featuring late 1920s fashions for young women

1930s vintage yearbook featuring Sophmore class of St. Mary's Schoo, North Carolina.

The Sophomore Class of 1930.

1930s vintage yearbook featuring Sophmore class of St. Mary's Schoo, North Carolina. All the young women are wearing late 1920s fashions.

Freshmens!

1930s vintage yearbook featuring the freshman class of St. Mary's School North Carolina. Image is a graphic design of 2 young woman having tea.

1930 Vintage yearbook for St. Mary's School North Carolina featuring the Freshmen class all in late 1920s fashions.

PREPS. All bright eyed and busy tailed and ready for the adventures of St. Mary’s School.

1930 Vintage yearbook for St. Mary's School North Carolina featuring an illustration of 2 girls holding hands

1930 Vintage yearbook for St. Mary's School North Carolina featuring the Preps class in late 1920s fashions.

THE STATISTICS

Now here is there real reason why I wanted to do this blog post……THE STATISTICS (wait for it….)

Look inside a yearbook from 1930 at St. Mary's School North Carolina

MOST POPULAR – Elizabeth Collins. LOVE the use of the sheet music in the background for each one of the “winners”. How creative!

Most Popular student at St. Mary's School in the 1930 Yearbook.

MOST ATTRACTIVE “She’s Got IT” -Elizabeth Nunn.

1930 Vintage Yearbook photo featuring the most attractive student.

MOST EFFICIENT, BEST ALL-AROUND “She’s a Great, Great Girl” -Roxana Eaton.

Inside a 1930 Vintage yearbook featuring the winner of the most efficient award at St. Mary's School North Carolina

THE CUTEST “Hello Cutie” – Lela Shewmake. I love this one so much!

Late 1920s Vintage Hairstyle as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina. The fashion illustration in the back features 1920s fashions and is on sheet music.

OMG! MOST STYLISH Indeed, Margaret West! I never looked this good in highschool…ever ha!

Most Fashionable as seen in a 1930s yearbook. The young woman is wearing late 1920s fashions.

CLEVEREST – Julia Askew.

Late 1920s Vintage Hairstyle as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina.

MOST GRACEFUL, ‘Dance Away The Night’ – Freda De Pass.

As a dancer, I am enjoying this title and the look of our graceful gal.

Most Graceful! Late 1920s Vintage Hairstyle and late 1920s evening gowns as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina.

DAINTIEST – Elizabeth Webb. Not sure how you get this title, but can we get an applause for the evening gown Elizabeth is wearing? Beautiful!

Most Daintest. Late 1920s Evening Gown/ Early 1930s Evening gown as seen in a vintage yearbook. Late 1920s Vintage Hairstyle as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina.

MOST ATHLETIC – Marion Myers.

Most Athletic. Late 1920s Vintage Hairstyle as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina.

Summary of our Statstics above. YOOZA those 1920s fashions!

Late 1920s Fashions for Women as seen in an early 1930s vintage yearbook from St. mary's school, North Carolina.

Okay back to a few other goodies in the yearbook…..

The May Queen, Eveyln Mann in all her royal glory.

may queen vintage yearbook photo from 1930 of a young woman in a long 1920s evening gown and crown

Ten ni s anyone? The illustrations in this yearbook are just simply stunning. Whoever did them, I hope went on to do great things in her life.

1930 Vintage Yearbook featuring a sketch of a woman in late 1920s fashions getting ready to play tennis. Sportswear fashion for women.

1929-1930 women's school sports team as seen in a 1930 vintage yearbook from St. Mary's School North Carolina.

A poem on Modernism.

I’m going to leave you with what I think is the “Naughty List” aka “Restriction List” and the public calling out in the yearbook.

Not sure if this is meant to be a poke at those who messed up or a legit, you suck burn list? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.

look inside a 1930s yearbook from st. Mary's schoo, North Carolina.

And that is the end of today’s post. Hope you enjoyed it friends! I know I LOVED putting this one together and drooling over all those 1920s hairstyles (so dreamy).

Question Time: What was your favourite image / graphic design from this yearbook? Share in the comments section below.

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Take care and thanks for stopping by!

Liz

Category: Vintage Yearbooks

Vintage Yearbook Photos – Freshman vrs Senior Year (1920s-1960s)