68 She looked forward to seeing Regina grow and thrive in the coming years, and hoped Regina would make it to its 100th anniversary. Regina had a large influence on campus. Many faculty and community members were Regina alumni, and the club itself had access to decades worth of club books, scrapbooks, jerseys and club dresses. Senior Kinley Cash-Koonce was excited to join a club with rich history and tradition because it allowed her to have a space where she was loved, a group of people she connected with and an organization to call her own. Even though Cash-Koonce did not join Regina her freshman year, she was excited about the upcoming club process. “We want to be for the freshman what we needed freshman year,” Cash-Koonce said. Sophomore Kyndal Jones felt at home as soon as she joined Regina. “I knew I could be myself and my sisters would be there to love, encourage and make me laugh no matter what,” Jones said. Many members of Jones’ family had been members and beaux for Regina. As a legacy member, Jones was excited to continue Regina’s history. “We strive to live out our motto, ‘Others before ourselves,’” Jones said. Written by: Elizabeth Dillard Queens Regina celebrates their 75th anniversary during Homecoming week. FOR 75 YEARS Women’s social club Regina celebrated their 75th anniversary in fall 2022. The main event for the celebration was a reunion during Homecoming weekend. The reunion took place in Cone Chapel followed by a tailgate inside the Huckeba Field House. Other highlights of the celebration included a Facebook page for former and current members, beaux and sponsors; t-shirts; monthly brunches; and alumni dinners. Regina was founded in 1947. The founding members chose the name Regina because it translated to “queen” in Latin and their biblical inspiration was Queen Esther. The club colors were navy and white, and their symbols were crowns, pearls and roses. Men’s social club Sub T-16 was Regina’s original brother club, but since 1973 it was men’s social club Chi Sigma Alpha. A few monuments around campus were dedicated to Regina alumni, such as a rose bush and clock tower dedicated to a founding Regina sponsor, Bessie Mae Pryor. Pryor was asked to be a sponsor during Regina’s second semester, and she remained for 40 years. Susan Pryor Hodges, Pryor’s daughter, joined Regina in 1978 and maintained many friendships. “We celebrate our long history, and it reminds us all how meaningful these friendships we build in college are,” Hodges said.
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