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t Agnes Scott College, Southern hospitality comes in a surprising and small package. On Rebekah Scott Hall’s front porch sits the cutest and friendliest dog one could ever hope to meet — her name is Ramona, and she is the official “Welcome Scottie” on campus. A custom sculpture designed by Lundeen Sculptures, Ramona was installed in fall 2018 as part of the historic building’s renovation. As an inspired representation of the college’s spirit and named after Ramona Cartwright, the fictitious student that Scotties from the class of 1958 created, she has quickly become a popular member of the community. Located at the top of the steps leading into the Elizabeth Kiss Welcome Center on Rebekah Scott Hall’s first floor, she is the college’s full-time greeter. With a tail that looks ready to wag excitedly at any moment, she takes her important job seriously. She does, however, have a little help with her duties from her human counterpart. Admission Experience Fellow Sydney McClure ’18 manages the Welcome Center, where campus tours begin. McClure says she enjoys meeting prospective students and their families and sharing what makes Agnes Scott and SUMMIT such a unique experience. Of Ramona, she notes, “Future Scotties will often stop and take a picture before they even step foot in the Welcome Center. It is a cool introduction to a newer Agnes Scott tradition that they can participate in even before they enroll.” Unsurprisingly, Ramona has joined the college’s Flat Agnes as a social media star. Everyone is encouraged to take selfies with her and share their photos on Instagram with the hashtag #ASCRamona. And helping to make her camera-ready, Ramona can frequently be found wearing stylish — and sometimes thematic — accessories that she is generously gifted with by students. Because of the positive response to her, she is also now prominently featured in illustrative form in select Agnes Scott recruitment materials, serving as the “face” of the college. As far as Scotties go, there is much to rave about Ramona.
Ramona celebrates the Fourth of July.
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Ramona takes a selfie with new friends.
Ramona greets Scotties joining the community.
