PMC Alumni Association

After the 1873 Commencement Exercises, the 24 graduates met and expressed their desire to form an association so that “the friendships of former years might be preserved, the more agreeable memories cherished and a spirit of union and good fellowship fostered.” Captain R. Kelso Carter, ’67, became president and Colonel Charles E. Hyatt, ’72, secretary.

According to the constitution of the Association, every graduate automatically became a member. Any person, who had been a student of the College for one year, having left in good standing, may upon written application, endorsed by two graduates, become an associate member. In addition, individuals who have given of their time and lent their best efforts to the success of the Association were welcomed as associate members.

In April 1891, the Pennsylvania Military Academy Alumni Association was incorporated. In 1892, the name was changed to Pennsylvania Military College Alumni Association. In 1961, the purpose of the Association was restated as “to further acquaintance and good fellowship among PMC Alumni and students, and to otherwise promote the best interests of the College.

Later that year, the Association adopted its own seal, a globe with a diploma imprinted upon it. Upon the diploma is inscribed the words “Fidelitas, Fratenitas, et Humanities.”