Atlanta Christian College - Harvester Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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J UDGE T. O. HATHCOCK It is with feelings of gratitude, pride, and love that we, the Senior Class of 1953, dedicate this annual to Judge T .0. Hathcock. But for his vision of such a school, his untiring efforts in making that vision a reality, and his generous financial assistance, there would be 110 Atlanta Christian College today. His Christian character reflects itself in the lives and work of our students who look to him for inspiration as they too preach the Word. DIEDHCATHhN

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IFCDRIEWCDRD o 66 Here is your 1953 hhbest sellery Within are char- acters you will love, old friends and new. You can experience with them the exciting past, the power- ful present, and the glorious future. This isnat just our story, but a chapter in the telling of the Old Old Story. thlessed is he that reads for he shall find joy hereinB7 jhe Coma o ,53 oooCCtNTIENTS DEDICATION ........... . . . . . 3 CHAPTER IeTHE PAST . . . ....... 4 CHAPTER IIeTHE PRESENT ..... . . . 8 Administration .............. 9 Faculty . . ................ 11 Classes .................. 13 Activities ................. 33 CHAPTER III-THE FUTURE ........ 50 IN MEMORIAM . . . ........ . . . . 52 ADVERTISEMENTS .......... . . 53

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CHAPTER I . . . jlte pawl It was many years ago when Judge T. O. Hathcock and his wife, Nora, first foresaw the great need of a college in this area to train young men desiring to enter the ministry. Their purpose was ;;to establish a school where our young people may obtain an education under such influences es shall strengthen them in Christian character and send them into the world with their hearts aflame with a zeal to proclaim Godas word in its original simplicity and purity? At least five attempts were made to establish a Christian college to serve the Southeastern States. The sixth and living attempt began when the doors of Atlanta Christian College opened in Septem- ber, 1937. George W. BonDurant, a young graduate of Cincinnati Bible Seminary, served as presi- dent. As funds were lacking, Mr. BonDurant and the resident students cleared land, cultivated it, and began farming about 20 acres. They specialized in raising vegetables for use in the dining,r hall. A tractor was purchased in the spring of $41. At the beginning, there were no teachers other than Mr. BonDurant and Pearl Presley of Atlanta. Later, various Atlanta ministers graciously gave of their time to teach. The enrollment increased every year except one. JUDGE T. O. HATHCOCK MRS. NORA HATHCOCK