Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

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A vital part of Tennessee Wesleyan College, the building known as Old College stands as a reminder of the past and present. This three story brick building was built by the Order of Odd Fellows who obtained a charter from the State of Tennessee on January 2, 1854. This was to be eventually bought by the Methodist Episcopal Church South on October 22, 1857, and then became known as Old College. At this time Old College came under the control of the Holston Conference. In 1858 Old College opens as the Athens Female College with seventy students. The college has always been used as an educational facility with the exception of the year 1862 when it was used as a hospital during the Civil War. After the Civil War, there was a dispute over the building and in a 1870 Supreme Court decision the building was returned to the Methodist Episcopal Church South. It was later called East Tennessee Wesleyan College and now is the focal point of the campus. Presently the McMinn County Living Heritage Museum is located in the Old College building. The museum was placed on the National Historical Register in 1983. Extensive renovation has taken place on Old College and nine rooms comprise the museum with each room sponsored by a family or company. The museum houses articles from McMinn, Meigs, and Monroe counties that date from 1820 to 1940. Tennessee Wesleyan College carries on the tradition set by Old College today. 17

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Randy Williams Accounting Strawbery Plains, TN Susie Wilson Elem. Education Maryville, TN Mayumi Yamada Accounting Japan Lea Hill-Zarrineh Accounting Athens, TN Upper Right: Robbie Davis proudly portrays Chaucer at Lit Fest while the chorus looks on. Lower Right: Anita Holland can ' t believe she ate the whole thing. Left: Loyce, Joyce, and LeeAnn pause for a moment on the steps of New Hall before leav- ing for a formal party. 16

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Tennessee Wesleyan ' s underclass- men constitute three-fourth ' s of the student body. Our underclassmen are found in action as cheerleaders, athletes, and members of various organizations. As our Freshmen are getting used to being away from home, and the hustle of college life, our Sophomores are struggling to finish the year. The Juniors are faithfully looking forward to that wonderful next year. They are still en- joying this year as they find time for fun between studies. While the Senior class seems most important right now, it is these underclassmen that will be the leaders of tomorrow. 18