Bethany College - Bethanian Yearbook (Bethany, WV)

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CAMPBELL HALL Campbell Hall ' s modernistic design superimposes advancement upon the historical foundation of Beth- any ' s campus. This futuristic, low-slung residence is grafted to the Gothic charm of such buildings as Old Main and Phillips Hall, complementing them while contrasting between the past and the future. The dormitory is located next to the church and it provides housing for 100 men. It was dedicated on April I. 1956. COCHRAN HALL BETHANY HOUSE Facing the old cobblestone road and Main Street. Cochran Hall, built in 1910. is constructed of white brick. This four-storied men ' s residence features a lounge and head residence suite. The Bethany House occupies the terrace at the lower entrance to the campus. Completed in 1948, it contains the Bee Hive, men ' s dining hall, lounge, meeting rooms, and guest and facultv lounges.

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BETHANY, WEST VIRGINIA a Small College of Distmction l WELCOME TO BETHANY Displayed in front of Cochran Hall, this marker serves to welcome new students, visitors, and pass- ers-by to Bethany. In accordance with tradition, the class of 1957 donated this gift to the college upon their graduation, using funds accumulated from various class projects. White letters set off by a green background attract attention to the friendly atmosphere of Bethany, offering welcome to all who seek education. PHI TAU BRIDGE The Phi Tau Bridge, named for the fraternity claiming exclusive rights to it, is located one mile out of Bethany on Route 67. Emblazoned with Greek letters, this bridge is a favorite landmark to Bethanians. BETHANY 1 MILE This road marker gives an inclusive view of the location of the college. Historical and intellectual significance are evidenced by the proximity of Alexander Cambell mansion and West Liberty CoUege. 10

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OGLEBAY GATES Tradition surrounds Oglebay Gates, lending an atmosphere of reverence to the red-brick pillars and iron grilhvork. Complementing the architecture of Old Main, the gates frame the tower clock in the distance, pointing to the main feature of Bethany ' s campus. The main entrance to the college has al- ways centered around Oglebay Gates and the pillars add a dignity to the hillside. Freshmen become acquainted with this entrance early in the year, since, during Hazing, they are forbidden to walk down the steps or through the archways. Seniors hold their annually step sing ' there, also. Adding to tradition, the gates are opened when final exami- nations are being given on the hill. This is supposedly to let the ponies through. They are closed at all other times. PHILLIPS HALL A residence for women students, Phillips Hall is adjacent to Old Main and is also of Gothic archi- tecture, featuring pointed spires and arches. The original building was a gift of Mr. Thomas W. Phillips in 1890. while the present dormitory was completed in 1930, replacing and including the older one. 112 women occupy rooms on three floors of the hall and share the spacious lounge on the first floor. The dormitory also contains the women ' s dining hall, drawing rooms, guest rooms, and housing for administrative personnel. Both the lounge and the dining hall are used for various social functions, such as jazz concerts and dances. OLD MAIN Old Main is the center of Bethany College com- bining historical significance with Gothic beauty. It stands in the center of the upper campus, flanked on either side by Commencement Hall and Oglebay Hall. Work was begun on this building in 1858, but was not completed until the 1870 ' s, due to the intervention of the Civil War and other delays. Old Main, as it now stands, was constructed to replace the original college building which had been destroyed by fire. Running the entire length of the building along the west side is the corridor, an open hall about 300 feet long. Old Main contains 40 rooms used for classrooms and offices, and features a Bulletin Board on which all important college notices are posted. 12