Central Bible College - Cup Yearbook (Springfield, MO)

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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.

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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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students, and Trailer Town appeared. Veterans swelled the enrolment as many who had gone into foreign lands under the Stars and Stripes resolved to return under the banner of missions. The Flight School was begun in that year to do its part in hastening the message of salvation to the needy world. The radio choir began its ministry of Sermons in Song. In 1947 new faculty homes were constructed and a new school laundry was l',-ilt on the campus. Each year brought new improvements and an increased en- rolment. As we take a present day look at C.B.I., we see that this year has brought many changes. Bartlett Peterson has come to Springfield to serve as full time president of the school. A fourth and fifth year have ben added for those students who desire further studies in Christian education, missions, music, or theology. This has brought a number of former students back to C.B.I., as well as graduates of other Bible schools. Included in the fourth year class are a number of mis- sionaries on furlough from the field, former pastors, and an army chaplain. In addition, a school for the deaf has been established this year. More barracks have appeared on the campus, serv- ing as married students' dorms, classrooms, bookstore, CUP oflice, and sewing room. A new warehouse and student center have taken form. A school paper, The Scroll, has found its place in the life of the Institute. The enrolment for the present year is about 700, the largest in the history of the school. The third and fourth year classes, who will receive diplomas and degrees during the commencement services, will be the twenty-fifth graduating classes of Central Bible Institute. Continuing to carry out the purpose of the school to serve this dying world, third year students have chosen the name, Last Minute Messengers , and the fourth year class, His Minute Men. Their motto, I-Iasten, the King Cometh. , voices their desire to speed the light of the love of God to the ends of the earth. Even though mortality limits our look into the future, we know the days ahead are as glorious as the hope of His coming. C.B.I. may continue to grow and add improvements or C.B.I. may pass into oblivion. Yet its spirit of service will remain as long as the fires of consecration continue to burn in the hearts of the hundreds of former students who are ministering in every continent until the King says to His wearily triumphant servants, Well done. 5erm0m in Song gem 4 modern rlzldio, 1947. if N--. BARTLETT PETERSON Fin! full time prerident. Fourlla year ojicerr-Palma, Rirla, Bdflldfdi W Campzu welcome! new .rtudenl cenler, 1949.