Women’s History Month: Remembering Georgianna Lorrayne Nottage, OD ‘46
In the 1946 edition of the Iris, the annual yearbook for what was then the Pennsylvania State College of Optometry (PSCO), a short synopsis was written about each senior in the graduating class.
For Georgianna Lorrayne Nottage, OD ‘46, it read, “In view of her lifelong belief in humanitarianism, Lorrayne was spirited to the profession of optometry. After one year of schooling at Simon Gratz High School, she completed her academic course at East Greenville High School. She fully applied herself to the task of successfully mastering the art and science of eye specialization. She is an ardent fan of sports and took an active part on the Signal Corps basketball team. Many moments of her spare time are taken by her enjoyment and appreciation of fine music. Sub-normal vision will be her specialty in her Philadelphia practice. We fully trust that through her sincere and vigorous efforts, her goal will be achieved.”
In recognition of March as “Women’s History Month” the National Women’s History Alliance chose the theme of “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” That certainly applies to Dr. Nottage.
Dr. Nottage not only accomplished her career goals but also paved the way for others as the first African-American to graduate from PSCO, which in 1964 would change its named to the Pennsylvania College of Optometry.
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