1892
Lehman Hall is built as a dormitory for the Academy and College. Today it houses the Registrar, Business, and Financial Aid Offices.
1897
The school’s new name, Salem Academy and College, first appears in the catalog for the 1897–1898 school year.
1907
Under the leadership of Principal Clewell, Salem Academy and College is reorganized. Its curriculum and admission standards are raised, creating the modern high school and college programs that we know today.
Dorothy Doe C’07 designs Salem’s seal still used by the Academy and College. Bishop Edward Rondthaler, former principal, provides the motto.
1910
Salem Congregation gives the Single Sisters building to the school for use as a dormitory. Today it serves as the Welcome Center and Admission Office of the College.
1915
Emma Lehman forms a committee to start developing a system of self-government. A Student Government Handbook of Rules is written and officers are elected in 1916.
1922
Clewell Residence Hall opens, named for Alice W. Clewell, wife of Principal John H. Clewell. She served as “Lady Principal” or superintendent of the students. With the building of this new hall, Salem Academy and College changes from the alcove style of dorm life to individual rooms.
1929
Construction begins on three buildings named for the Fries sisters (Mary Fries Patterson, Carrie Fries Shaffner, and Emma Fries Bahnson) to be used as living and classroom spaces for Academy students.
Louisa Wilson Bitting Hall opens.
Mary Lizora Fortune Hanes Home Practice House is built to house the Home Economics department. It is now known as Hanes House and currently serves as the Office for Institutional Advancement.
