North Carolina Central University - Eagle Yearbook (Durham, NC)

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NCCU ' s Board Of Trustees

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Women ' s Residences B i$V%. Baynes Hall is one of the twin nine-story high-rise dormi- tories located on the south side of the campus. Because it is one of the largest women ' s residences on campus, it can house 400 students, 50 per floor. There are wash rooms and study rooms on each floor, and a kitchenette, lounges and concession areas on the main floor. Baynes was named in honor of the late Bascom T. Baynes, trustee of NCCU from 1947 through 1957. The present supervisors are Ms. Goodson and Mrs. Poole. Rush Hall IS a honors dormitoy located near the center of the campus. Rush offers study areas, laundry room, kitch- en facilities, concession room and recreational area for its 84 residents. Named in honor of a former Dean of Women, Mrs. Ruth G. Rush. This building was constructed in 1937 and reopened for occupancy in 1979 after being closed for one year for complete renovations. The present supervi- sors are Mr. Cox and Ms. Scott. H o m e A w a y F r o m H o m e Eagleson Hall is also one of the twin nine-story high rise dormitories located on the south side of the campus. It is also equiped with the same facilities as its twin Baynes Hall. Eagleson was opened November 7, 1965. This dorm was named in honor of Mrs. Frances Eagleson, former registrar, dietitian and instructor at N.C. Central University. The present supervisors are Ms. Dempsey and Ms. Me- bane. Shepard Hall was built in 1930 and dedicated in 1939, an annex was added in 1952. It has three main floors and four annex floors for its female occupants. It is equiped with three small parlors, a reception area, a conference room and a large laundry room in the basement. The dorm is located at the center of campus and was named in honor of Mrs. Annie Day Shepard, wife of the founder. Dr. James E. Shepard. The present supervisors are Ms. Williams and Ms. Jackson.

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T All In A Days Work Interm Chancellor Leroy T. Walker