Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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We Dedicate ' Crystal Bennett I i CENTRAL WESLEYAN COLLEGE Central, South Carolina Dear Myrna and Crystal, What an experience we have to tell you! On the night of December 6, 1962, when we went to sleep, we never once thought of tragedy or sorrow of any kind; but early on December 7, at 1:45 a.m. we, that is all but you two, were awakened by the screams of “Fire.” All of us were herded out of the dorm. A little while later someone realized that two girls were not there—you two. At first we cried and worried about you—feeling sorry for you. But later we were made to realize a very astounding fact. Jesus came as a thief that night and stole you away from us. He kept you from suffering the sorrow and anguish that w'e felt. He protected you from the fire and the freezing weath- er. Could it be that he loved you more than us? Could it be that we have failed? Since the fire our students have been getting prepared to go to see you. We have many things to ask you. There is so much that we don’t under- stand. When we get to Heaven will you explain it all to us? We would love to see you, but we must spend a little more time in preparation. Lovingly, Your classmates at Central J 4 Myma Stuart

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The 7963 Centralian To the loving memory of our fellow classmates. Crystal Bennett and Myrna Stuart, who followed Christ,we dedicate this 1963 edition of the Centralian. FOUR STORIES; first floor, dining hall; second floor, resident counselor apartment, infirmary, and lobby; third and fourth floors, girls rooms (100 occupants)—Fire resistant. PROPOSED STUART-BENNETT HALL