Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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2 1. Here is Dr. Tysinger, the man the new gymnasium was named after. 2. Dr. Wood, is this your true occupation? 3. Two women enjoy their rooms on the CWC campus. 4. Many things have changed during the history of CWC but the need to study in the library has not. 5. Leonard Brank, Harold Rickman, Russell Elder and Clarence Jackson Moss, Jr. made up the Quartet pictured here. 10 History

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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

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Accreditation Received Recognition of the high quality of work done by the faculty and students came in 1931. when the junior college was approved for teacher training by the State Department of Education. Further recognition came in 1953 when the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools accredited both the high school and the tumor college In 1955 the Theological Department was accredited as a Bible College by the Accrediting Association of Bible Institutes and Bible Colleges. As the years passed, it seemed to many that the purposes of the college could best be served by phasing out the high school and having only a senior college. This task, which was begun in 1958. was completed in 1963 The college was reorganized in 1959 as a four-year liberal arts college, and the name was changed to Central Wesleyan College. For many years the goat of the college was accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. To this end many people, especially the administrators, spent long, tedious hours in in self study reports From time to time an adviser or committee would visit the school and make recommendations concerning needed changes. These recommendations were faithfully earned out. At last the time came when it seemed that the college was ready to apply for accreditation with good hopes that the request would be granted. As the president went to the meeting of the Southern Association, many prayers followed him. What a wonderful time of re oicing it was svhen. on December 12. 1973, word came that the college was in. During these seventy years the path has not led continuously upward. There have been times of ups and downs. successes and failures. Thanks be to God for all of the accomplishments1 The college is justifiably proud of the alumni who serve humanity in many different places. Some fill positions at the church headquarters Others capably serve their districts and local churches as superintendents, pastors, evangelists, ministers' wives, devoted laymen, missionaries and missionary society leaders. Still others serve in business, industry, courtrooms, schools, the home, and in sundry other places. To the supporters of the school who have contributed their money, their prayers and their children, a Thank youf is due. For all that has been accomplished, one must say. To God be the glory1” Margaret G. Childs History 11