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Gala, Jonagold, and Golden Delicious were among the varieties of apples gleaned by Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ students, faculty, staff, and friends on October 1, kicking off a day of revelry that echoed Apple Day festivities from more than 70 years ago. Spectacular weather helped about 120 participants gather 5,630 pounds of fruit at — the Strasburg orchard owned by the family of alumna Kara Jenkins ’11 where Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ has gleaned since 2010. Washington DC-area churches and food banks will receive the donated apples.

Closer to campus, students pitched in by working in Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ gardens, and volunteering with Rebuilding Together, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank, and the SPCA.

Continuing in the spirit of a tradition that began with a picnic in the college-owned orchard, Dining Services contributed to the festivities with a mouth-watering, apple-infused brunch. A lively carnival featuring a class tug-of-war, booths by student clubs and organizations, a slip-n-slide, and — of course — an appearance by Gladys the squirrel completed the afternoon celebration. Photos by Woods Pierce.

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