Rollins College Preserves Legacies
Sculptor Paul Day sculpted A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor, which was added to the campus recently in 2021. Day adorned the back of the sculpture with puppets from Mr. Roger’s show Mister Roger’s Neighborhood to illustrate how much Mr. Rogers valued creativity and imagination. As Rollins’ most famous alum, Fred Rogers discovered his passion for music composition while at Rollins, learning the importance of fostering relationships through creating a personalized learning environment. For the next five decades, Mr. Rogers took what he learned and became a cultural icon, teaching lessons of kindness, responsibility, and service to the community to millions of children around the world through his show.
March 15, 2022
While Rollins College may be seen as a private liberal arts college located in the heart of Winter Park, there is much more to discover at the college than meets the eye. Established in November of 1885, Rollins College prides itself on being,“Now the oldest recognized college” in the state of Florida according to their website. With decades of history hidden within the very foundations of the campus, Rollins College serves as a historical treasure, a place where a piece of history can be found around every corner. From the recently sculpted Mr. Roger’s statue, A Beautiful Day for a Neighbor, to the historic Annie Russell Theatre, the Rollins campus is a place where people can educate themselves on history from all over the world. Specifically, Rollins’ Walk of Fame highlights historical figures and places whose legacies may have gone unnoticed. Rollins College serves as an archive of new and old, where everyone can celebrate the historical feats of past and present.
