Morris College - Hornet Yearbook (Sumter, SC)

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Above n a partial view of the amput during the mid-teens. Left is a picture of the original Legate Hall during the early 1920‘s. school possessed two small buildings. One was a white, wooden structure (Phyllis Wheatley Halil and the other unpainted (Brockenton Halil. It is not sure as to the uses of these facilities. In 191V 16, the institution cradled three large buildings: two dormitories and a chapel and classroom combined. One of the dorms was IXsbbins-Keith. built under the subsidy of the Women's Baptist Convention. Furnishings, in short, were such as would be expected in average boarding schools. The erection of McGowan Hall and a president's home were completed in 1916-17. After the initial settlement of land in 1907. the next land purchase was made in 1919 for 27.41 acres. The next decade was to be just as progressive, if not more, in the physical expansion of Morris College. The class of 1920 dedicated a gray, brick arch at the main entrance of the campus. This eloquent structure enhanced the beauty of the school. The Carnegie Library was also built in 1920. It was used to provide instruction of sewing lessons and eventually became known as the Music Studio where music classes were held. In 1924. the Academic Building was con-

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official step in effort to gain accreditation with the Southern Association was nude as the institution obtained the status Corresponding College . It was that same year that the school received its new seal of identity. The artistic design was created with a two-fold purpose: to authenticate the written communication of business with which the college was involved and provide an artistic source ot communication as a symbol that projects the purpose and objectives of the college . The latter sixties and early seventies may have-been the most trying c-ra for Morris College as turmoil and unrest disturbed the campus. It was a time of uncertainty as tension reached its peak between students and administrators. Challenged with operating an institution without a president, an Interim Committee was appointed by the Hoard of Trustees in 1970-71. Hoard of Trustee members had always been appointed by the Baptist Convention. In 1975-7-1. the school was once again without a president and a second Interim Committee was appointed. It was the strength of this committee and it s consultant that made successful application for accreditation to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; candidacy was confirmed. On IX-cem-ber 15. 1978, Morris College received full accreditation by the Southern Association. The birth and growth of Morris College has received great leadership by its nine presidents and two interim committees. PHYSIC Al. PLANT The earliest available records of the physical plant at Morris C ollege show that in 1911. the Kight j map m an early catalog pictured Morns College as the center ol the State All roads lead to Sumter seemed to he a good recruiting tlieinr Below, going to church was a central theme of college life as students lined up double-file to attend worship services at a local church Strangers Desiring to Reach Sumter Will Find Valuable Information From the Following Diagram Which Shows “All Roads Lead to Sumter,”

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ANNOUNCEMENT 1915-16 MORRIS COLLEGE SUMTER, S. C. A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GOOD COURSES AN ABLE FACULTY VERY LOW KATES CENTRALLY SITUATED A HEALTHFUL LOCATION Next Session Begins Tuesday October 5th. All Students from a Distance Should Arrive here on Monday October 4th ■'or utViri information write: J J. STARKS. President SC XT Ell, S. V. Mokkis Coi.Lwa: T»i» iixvi Pkinti.no CV MTKK, s. c. I i .. rii ni« It u-ml. , ... , v..i. riiil'li-ni all mail ' si'MTKi: s. r. k tl, , i.l« lull- «lii'4' -ti.v to th I’lvsim-m. i .-..ill Mi'il-'i . or « iicci.s |».iyibl» tillin' noii 01 .. ,ui to tin IV.M.I.m of ill- follem 11 ,,t i .i: ,i hi |ia. iiit; bills IJfiiit always Is'foil' , .hiiii ni tin INvsidrnt to furnoh al! informa ,..i to tii inner workinftsof the College. Ho • I- |||.MN»1IC at all times in limn sm h ill for iii r wi: «• net-urate Therefore, ivlien you •' m i! i.,|| iImiuI Mori i Colli-iit- do not Wlite tin' . Write till- I’resitleiit. A Word to Students I ti- in ; a recommendation from your last teacher ,t sm | .; « r iirrsiilrnt I.. i -al tle.elly vea|mils and bad habits at homo. A t id 'lit will lr« i' |«liro«l to «ivo one hour's work s: drill should apply f r rooms early. Those from; .i ; .• «••• .houid reach the l t llri e on Monday. Oetober 1 lb III umbrella- and rubbers. lb in youi Ibbles o. money to purchase one. lb mir yoi.r own bedding. Koonis are furnished with i« i l . mattresso-. Hprintrs. tables. chairs. dre Sers or mu nos and Sights. Some Things Forbidden Hi la .iving the ’ampus without jK ru ission. i •• Absent e from study hour, without excuse. I ;» As-.M i.iiion oi cCrrespoi deuce between young men • ud your women without permission. II • I’sing profane language. tobacco or alcoholict; rinks. iM Keeping •h-adly weaiKins or playing frames in tin- ob Ifeet iving boxes of fotid. except at Christmas time. • Ti I tnist.toiis or unnecessary noise in rooms, or ujKin tin- Ciinnus «-•) Ib uiaminu out of school on legal holidays longct than I nit oi excuse •'.•) Noii-resnleiit Juniors and Seniors boarding out in Inlotnution from live 191VU catalog provide, inught on tollrge com» and other expenvev. fulet and regulations Discipline wav siiici structed. presently u is used for several classes and administration offices. The year 1924 was very productive as Legate Hall was also erected. Nevertheless, the unpredictable dilema of fire burned Legare Hall in 1925. It was a men's dormitory at that time, and the second floor of the academic building was used until renovations were made. The following year. 1926-27. Dob-bins-Keith Hall was moved across the campus and veneered. It was in that same year that a grandstand was built and the hall diamond fenced in. With the 1950 decade came the Great Depression. Morris College was able, in spite of that event, to construct a residence hall for men in 1952 Brawlcy-St arks. At the turn of the decade, the college, in 1911-42. cradled ten modern buildings: Academic building. Girl's Dorm. Chapel. Dining Room. IX-an's Home. President's Home. Music Hall. Teacher's Home. Boy's Dorm and an Agricultural Building. The total value approached a half million dollars. In B IS. the I D. Pinson Memorial Library was erected at a cost of $100. X)0. The Baptist Women's Convention donated funds toward this effort and also provided books for the establishment. In addition to the completion of the library, two buildings were constructed by the federal government (commercial buildings); these buildings were used as a science building and biology facility. The 1950's brought forth the construction of four facilities. The two aforementioned government buildings were remodeled and brick veneered to be used as a student center. Presently, it provides operations for a cafeteria. Student Government Office, recreational activities and the Baptist Historical Archives. The Garrick-Boykin Gymnasium was erected in 1952. It embodies several classrooms, a large stage and of course, facilities for gymnastic activities, including basketball. This building may also Ik- used as an auditorium. The H.H. Bulter Building was erected in 1952 as well. It is currently used by the Division of Education and the Special Services Program. The Mable K Howard Building, often called the Home Economics Building, was erected in 1954. The Counseling Center. Bookstore. Infirmary, financial Aid Office. Baptist Women Office. Cooperative Educational Center and faculty offices are housed in this facility. Announced in February. 1962. Morris College proclaimed the school was in the midst of a building and renovation program designed to provide a first class physical plant. The erection of G. Goings Daniels Hall in 1964 confirmed that effort. Daniels Hall is a residence for men with a cafeteria occupying half of the bottom floor. The Wilson-Booker Science Hall was constructed three years later (1967) for the utilization of the Division of Natural Science and Mathematics. A foreign language and speech lab is also provided. This edifice cradles a seating capacity lecture room. Continuing the physical plant expansion program, the institution demolished the archaic Dobbins-Keith ILdl in 1969. and replaced it with a beautiful two-story structure known as the Dobbins-Keith-Whitener Hall. This building is used as a residence Hall for females and was constructed by the Baptist Woman's Convention. Interested in improving not only the physical plant, but its facilities as well, the College initiated in August. 1970. an all out drive to add at least fifteen thousand additional volumes to the Col-