Presbyterian College - Pac Sac Yearbook (Clinton, SC)

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ure, total assets of the college increased four fold. These developments brought P.C. national recogni- tion as a prestigious academic institution. Upon Dr. Weersing ' s retirement in 1979, Dr. Ken- neth Orr took office. Moving into it second 100 years, the flame of knowledge at P.C. has never been extinguished. The personal determination of the students, faculty, and administration have kept P.C. shining and forefront of small colleges in the South. The annual staff extends special thanks to Mr. Ben Hammet for his time, his research, and his advice. The Presbyterian Gollbqe of South Carolina. 31 Expenses for Col lege Year. Tuition ?4().0O Matricu lation-fee 5.00 Room-rent, unfurnished room 10.00 Board and ssrrant ' s attention to room,9mo8.@ |7.50,ft7.50 Fuel, furnished by the Faculty 4.00 Contingent-fee, returned at end of bession, lees any charge ' for damage to College property 2.50 Total, payable to the Bursar of the College .$129.00 . dditijnal expenses, estimated; — Laundry, through arrangements with Laurens Steam Laundry, twenty-five cents per week, for 86 weeks Bookd, 14 to J 10, averaging Lights Lit»!rary Suciety, averaging 9.00 7.00 2.00 5.(X» Total necessary expenses for collegiate year Projected expenses for 1981-82 $152.00 P.C. ' s students begin the road trip tradition. ' ( y The original brothers of Plica party at the house. ' 10 HISTORY

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Fx ». ii - t- But by 1945. P.C. had an overcapa- city enrollment and a long range ex- pansion program was launched. Dr. Marshall W. Brown, who had served as Dean for 16 years, became president in 1945. His I8V2 year tenure added considerably to endowment funds. Un- der his direction. Douglas House was erected in 1958. This student center, named after former President Doug- las, also served as a memorial to alum- ni killed in WWI and the Korean con- flict. To fulfill the needs of a growing student body. Bailey Dorm was built in 1955. The campus had grown from 55 to 175 acres. Also, in 1960 Belk Audi- torium was built with an 1,100 seating capacity. A fine arts department was erected in the rear section of the building. Dr. Marc Weersing succeeded Mar- shall Brown as president. During his 16 years as president, he promoted growth and development at P.C. While other small colleges were suffering from low enrollment and lack of fund- ing, P.C. was in a period of expansion. Clinton Dorm was built in 1965 to house the increasing number of wom- en residences. Also, in that year. Bai- ley Dorm was changed to a women ' s dorm. Richardson Science Hall was erected in 1965. In 1967 Georgia Hall was built as a men ' s dorm. This huge four story dorm was donated to P.C. by the Presbyterian Synod of Georgia. Greenville Dining Hall was built in 1967 with funds from Greenville ' s Presbyterians and alumni. During Dr. Weersing ' s years as President, Belk Dorm, Reynolds infir- mary. James Thomason Library, and Templeton Physical Education Center were built. Now, a total of 20 major buildings existed on the campus. During Dr. Weersing ' s 16 year ten- HISTORY 9

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Varsity Big Eaters Club Find 18 things wrong with this picture. Schubert ' s Symphony in G Minor 1 1 i i BH fy 9 m b % fc» ll Bff HWW I »i: ' -:. THE FARMERS CLUB Early extra currlcular activities at P.C. HISTORY 11