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The Cake Race began in 1930

Davidson’s Cake Race began in 1930 as a way to identify first-year track talent. The college describes its later form as voluntary, with homemade cakes as prizes.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions & History | Davidson

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Flickerball and first-year competition

Davidson traces Flickerball to 1951 as an alternative to touch football. Its traditions page describes first-year residence halls competing in intramural tournaments.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions & History | Davidson

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Balcony debates during election years

The Phi-Eu debate brings student Republicans and Democrats to the society-hall balconies for civic discussion during presidential election years.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions & History | Davidson

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The Old Well’s campus lore

Once a working water source, the Old Well became associated with a campus legend about couples and marriage. Davidson presents this as college lore.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions & History | Davidson

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Frolics in the spring

Davidson describes Frolics as a multi-day spring celebration organized by the Union Board, featuring music, activities and food.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Traditions & History | Davidson

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A first-year commitment to honor

Davidson students attend a formal Commitment to Honor Ceremony. The college connects the pledge with academic honesty, personal responsibility and trust across campus.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Honor Code | Davidson

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The Honor Council’s 1959 form

Davidson dates the Honor Council’s current form to 1959, following an initiative by student body president John Wells Kuykendall. The student-run honor system has earlier roots.

Checked 2026-11-03 · Sources: Honor Code | Davidson

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