Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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The Presidents of CWC I Rev. L. J. Harrington President 1906 1909 Rev. W. L. Thompson President 1909-1913 Professor J. M. Hancock President 1913-1915 Rev. A. E. Wachtet President 1924-1925 Rev. J. J. Coleman President 1926-1927 Rev. A. L. I ess President 1928-1932 12 Presidents

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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

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Or. H. C. Bedford President 1915-1919 Professor S W Wright President 19191920 Professor L 8 Smith President 1921 1924 Professor John Frank Childs Bee. J 8 Hifton President 1933-1945 President 1945-1948 Acting President 1927 1928 Dr P C. Mullins President 1948 1968