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Luella Wilcox St. Clair Moss

one of the first female college presidents, of then Christian Female College
noted suffragist
first woman on the Columbia Board of Education
first female graduate of her high school and valedictorian
was the first woman from Missouri to run for national office after the 19th amendment

Induction into the BCHS Hall of Fame
Luella St. Clair was a pivotal figure for Christian Female College. Her impact is evident at every turn on our campus. During Luella’s presidency, she oversaw the construction of St. Clair Hall, Launer Auditorium, Dorsey Hall, Missouri Hall and the iconic Rogers Gate.
Luella St. Clair Moss Video
Watch the video, organized by the public relations department and produced by Columbia College alumnus Scott Claybrook, to learn more about St. Clair’s contributions to the college as well as her continued service to the Columbia community after her resignation.