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

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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

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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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GEORGE W. BONDURANT Up until 1942, the only building on the campus was the Main Buildinv. Now, a small office, lo- cated near the faculty parking lot, and a barn were built. In the following years, Stone Cottage, Smith Hall, OiKelly Hall, Scott Hall, the Presidentis home, and McGarvey Hall were built by the combined labor of students and faculty. Student activities increased each year. The first musical groups were the Choral Club, Boy,s Quartet, and Girlis Trio. There was the Declamatory Club, the Oratory Club, and the Debate Club. James Redmon, then minister of the Capitol View Church, organized the first basketball team. The boys practiced in front of Stone Cottage. 194-3 brought two new activities; the first Harvester was published7 and the two literary socie- ties, Chis and Gammas, were formed. Brother Orvel Calhoun Crowder was appointed as President in January, 1948. Since that time, the college has continued to grow under his able leadership. It has grown numerically and has deep- ened spiritually. The facilities of the school have been constantly improved with the building of a new dining hall and more dormitory space. Through the efforts of Brother Crowder, the school has grown in influence and has made friends all over the United States.