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Historical Sketch and Explanation of Theme Throughout the book we have striven to portray in an interesting way the rapid development of Abilene Christian College. In order to bettei under- stand our motif, a knowledge of the history of the school is necessary. in pure surroundings. With this in mind, the men set to work. A tract of land west of the city was secured. A small red brick structure its opening. Twenty-five students enrolled for the first year. Soon the building was too small to accommodate the growing number of students. A wing was added to the building. The complete structure permitted further growth and the offering of a more elaborate curriculum. ’ ,ney ' and donated by Mr. J. W. Zellner and Mr. A. F. McDonald. The “A” club, the dormitories built by Mr. McDonald and Mr. Zellner, another was built for the girls. Houses for the chemistry department and the training school were also erected. The school became a modern educational plant. Students came from all over the southwest to enjoy the advantages offered was too limited and that a new location must be selected. The result of their We have attempted to portray this growth in our motif. The five men who are seen in the opening section are Mr. W. H. Free, Mr. A. F. McDonald, Mr. J. S. Manly, Mr. J. P. Sharp, and Mr. J. H. Deavers. These men served on the first board of A. C. C. They were influential in starting the school, and with the help of others, they erected the buildings on the old campus. The present trustees have made possible the new plant. one needs only to glance at the division pages where he will see a contrast between the old and the new buildings. 1
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I Homer Hailey B. A. Principal Paralee Patterson Mrs. Millard Abernathy, B. A. English Dalton Hill, B. A. Academy and Training School Essie Rambo B. A. Principal Training School Ola Hutchison, B. A. Critic Teacher Mrs. W. C. Sikes B. A. Mrs. Ora McFarland Matron Boys’ Hall Gladys Arledge, B. A. Latin
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