Central Bible College - Cup Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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It was decided at first to complete the front of the present Administration Building two stories high, and the west wing, However, the student boys volun- teered to excavate for the east wing and help in every way possible on the building. With that help the work on the east wing was started. The forms were in for the east wing when a very heavy rain storm caused them .to collapse. It was really a ruin, and discourage- ment prevailed for the moment. The project was about to be abandoned but again the students rallied, carry- ing it to completion. The student body numbered 132 when the new building was occupied. The first class graduated in 1925 and the next year, W. T. Gaston succeeded Brother Welch as president of the school. In 1929 the school was amalgamated with Bethel Bible Training School. It was at this time that,W. I. Evans, who was then dean of the Newark school, was brought to Springfield to assume the duties of dean of C.B.I., and Ernest S. Williams succeeded Brother Gaston as president of the school. At the same time a number of changes were made in the curriculum of the school and a Practical Work Department was established. During the next five years the school kept pace with the rapidly expanding Assemblies of God fellow- ship. When the enrolment reached 181 in 1934-35, the directorate decided to add a new wing and a third floor to the building, thus doubling the capacity. These improvements stirred new interest which brought the enrolment to 321 the following year. In 1936 John Welch Hall was constructed and was named in honor of the first president. This was a dormitory for men students but also contained a large modern cafeteria and kitchen. , It was in 1938 that the students and faculty felt the need of a school annual. The Lord's blessing upon this venture was very evident, and the first issue of THE CUP came forth that spring to tell its story of 3C.B.I. in picture and print. Then in 1.959 a large frame building was erected on the campus. This new building included ia large auditoritun, gymnasium, orchestra room, and twenty- two music rooms. It made possible the expansion of the music department and recreational activities. During the war years C.B.l. made its contribution. Former students served in every department of the armed services and a number became chaplains. The fall of 1946 saw further changes. The east campus became dotted with G.I. barracks for veteran MOTHER BOWIE, 1931 E. S. WILLIAMS Third Prei. lyfdlff tower erected, 1935 First CUP, 1938 Adminirtmtion b uildi ng lafged, 1935. Welch Hull neun compleiiwz, 1936. Tabernacle in ronrlruczion, 1939. ,W

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Olflllflfl, I'lC2lflfl2l1f Yesterday Original qzmrlenr-Celitml Airerizbly, Fifi! .fllddwll body. 1922. lmirziflmlion Building orrupied, 1924. W wus-f' Brolfner Eiwzf Fin! building takes form on :be fampzu. Y '97 1 arriwef with Jtudenlf from Bethel, 1929. W' I' EVANS, Thin! Dean

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Tocla I New laundry begin! Jervire, 1947 Tmile' Tow dppeafff 1946' G.I.. barrarkf provided for veteram, 1946. ey for married couple! built, 1948. Annex lzuildirzgf added, 1948. Air view of main buildingf, 1949.