Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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 1 1. A view from the fields of the CWC skyline m J918. 2. The old cafeteria, which now serves as a student center. 3. The chape in Grimes Hall, which now houses the administration offices. 4. The campus church was a beautiful building even before it was remodeled. 5. This is the old administration building. 8 History

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5 I. In 1919 an All-School Picnic was held at Near Lay Bridge (over the Twelve Mile River). 2 The College Graduating Class of 1914 front row. Stacey Shirley. J. M Hancock, Myrtle Dunwoody. Second row members are Marvin Lawrence, Henry West. H R Gunby. 3. In 1907 the washplace looked like this Here are the women doing their laundry 4. 1907-1908 Myrtle Dunwoody, Christine, and Mattie Howard Dixon. 5 The class of 1912 poses on the steps of Teter Hall for a class picture. First row, Harry Harrington, Mrs. Harrington. Murray Thompson. Mr. Martin, Mrs. Martin, Mrs. E A Jones. Second row; Hate West. W. L. Thompson, Mrs. W L. Thompson, Henry West, Beth West, Fletcher Harrington. Third row: I. F. McLeister, Mrs. E. C. West (Henry's parents). 6. The Academy Graduating Class of 1919 First row; Loundes Arnold. Lucile Smith, Ftonde Kelley, Eumce Clayton. Mamie Kelley and Stanley W Wright (teacher). Second row. Ruth Lawrence, Annie Lou Kelley Ruark and Dr. H. Bedford (president). 6 History 7

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5 Prayers Answered Concerning this meeting Dr. Clayton wrote: A very interesting feature of the program was when all the brethren met on the brow of the hill (on the site selectedI and after reading some appropriate verses, several fervent prayers were offered that the blessings of Almighty God might rest upon the institution. After prayers. 'Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow' was repeatedly sung with such fervency that it caused same neighboring workmen to stop their labors and listen with awe. How we felt our hearts burn within us' We believe God is in the movement. Actual construction, however, was delayed until more money could be raised, and so it was not until 1906 that the dream finally became a reality. After only two years as president and teacher, Mr Harrington's health failed and he was obliged to give up his duties, though he continued to reside here and to give counsel and encouragement until his death in 1911. The Rev. W. L. Thompson of Indiana was secured to succeed him. During his administration, in January of 1909, the school was chartered as a college and authorized to grant the degrees of B.A., B.S.. and B.D. The name was changed to Wesleyan Methodist College of Central South Carolina. For many years following, the school maintained all the grades from the first through the four years of college. Finally, the first five grades were dropped, and eventually the sixth and seventh were also discontinued. In April, 1928, the college was reduced to the status of a junior college, except that a four-year course leading to the Th B. degree was offered in the Theological Department. This degree was changed in 1951 to B. Ret. Also, during the year 1928 the State Department of education granted approval to the high school. History 9