High Point University - Zenith Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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per left: nior Hill jloKnson studies in a fa- vorable atmosphere which puts the mind at ease. ove: With books, notes and dictionary in hand, Kelley Lambert tackles another french assignment. iddle left: Teddy takes over the heavy work load. Bottom Left: Dr. Holt and Art Prillaman discuss May graduation. Opening 15

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HPC Scholars Heighten Their Horizons A Quality Education With A Personal Touch A flash, a click, a precious moment in time has been cap- tured through the lens of a camera. Moments of intense studies have been trans- formed into a still life. As stu- dents work toward a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree to reach their destiny in life, the students at High Point College grow intellec- tually and emotionally. The responsibility of the academic life at HPC causes the student to become more self-reliant and responsible. As a result » quality education with a per sonal touch, has enlightenec and taught the mind tQ.ques tion the ideas and ideals o life as one reaches for thi acme of life. Above: Students found comfort in struggling with the books by fe holding on to teddy. Upper Right: Andy Bonar found the only way to study was by plugging in the tunes. Bottom right: An A paper always brings a bright smile. 14 Opening

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High Point College High Point College, founded in 1924 by a predecessor of the Methodist Church has changed through the past 59 years, not only physically but academically as well. When the doors opened in 1924, only 122 students were enrolled. For the 1982-1983 academic year the enrollment exceeded 1,000. The first and sec- ond years of the college, college courses were offered as well as 10th and 11th grade high school courses. In the second year the junior class was added and the 10th grade discontin- ued. In the third year of existence High Point officially became a college. The physical aspect of High Point College has changed extensively since 1924. The origi- nal campus consisted of three buildings and has expanded to 17. In 1924, Roberts Hall, the main administration building was completed. It contained not only administrative offices but the cafeteria as well. The original campus consisted only of Roberts Hall, Women ' s dor- mitory and McCulloch dormitory. Harrison Hall was added in 1933, and M.J. Wrenn Me- morial Library in 1937. Wesley dormitory, an addition to Women ' s was added in 1953. The HOrate S. Haworth Hall of Science expanded the campus in 1962. Yadkin, North and Millis dormitories were added in 1964. Mary Irwin Belk dormitory was added in 1968. The newest addition to the HPC campus was the Holt McPherson Campus Center, completed in 1972. Plans for a new college in N.C. actually began in 1893. In 1920, three cities. High Point, Greensboro and Burlington submitted bids as to where the college would be built. High Point offered 60 acres and $1000,000. In 1921 High Point ' s offer was accepted by the Board of Educations Conference Committee. A Board of Trestees was selected and in 1922 plans for the college buildings were selected. Changes in administration and faculty have been numerous through the years. HPC start- ed with only a few faculty members and stu- dents and has grown into one of the finest church related liberal arts colleges in the South offering degrees in 32 major areas. 16 Opening