Fall Semester Opening
Signals Celebration:
Chowan’s 125th Year
The opening of the fall semester for the 1972-73
academic year will signal the beginning of a year of
celebration of Chowan CoUege’s 125th anniversary.
“Many special activities are Demg planned,” is
the word from Dr. B. Franklin Lowe Jr., dean of the
college and co-chairman with Dr. Hargus Taylor,
chaplain, of a special anniversary committee com
prised of faculty, staff, alumni, students and area
residents.
The schedule will include special offerings of
cultural, inteUectval and athletic interest. Fine arts
attractions will include the Broadway play, “I Do- ^
Do! ” and the Texas Boys Choir, offered as part of the
Chowan Community Concert Association.
The 125th anniversary is especially meaningful
since there was no opportunity to celebrate the 100th
anniversary. But that’s part of the history of the
college that makes the Chowan story both interesting
and inspirational.
Chowan was founded in 1848 as the Chowan
Baptist Female Institute. The Columns, now named
McDowell Columns for Chowan’s first president,
Archibald McDowell, was erected in 1851. For many
years Chowan was a one-building campus. In 1935
Chowan became coeducational and in 1937 a two-year
college. Its closing was forced by World War II. It was
during this time that Chowan’s 100th anniversary
passed in silence. But there were those in Mur
freesboro and the area who remained confident of
Chowan’s future. Through their sacrifice and labors
and those of many others enlisted by this dedicated
group, Chowan was reopened in October, 1949.
President during the past 15 years has been Dr.
Bruce E. Whitaker. Chowan’s progress, under his
leadership, has touched aU areas so that now it is
known as one of the nation’s finest private jumor
colleges. The campus facilities, grounds, outstanding
faculty and its able leadership of trustees and ad
ministration all attest to this.
Chowan is one of seven colleges related to the
Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. It is the
ninth oldest college in the state.
During the 125 anniversary year, construction on
Chowan’s new science-engineering facility will
continue. It is scheduled to be completed in May, 1973.
Already known for excellence, the opening of the new
science-engineering building will enable Chowan to
increase the quality of the education it offers its
students. The modern structure will offer many
advantages lacking in the present facility. The up-to
date facilities and equipment means that the college
can better serve the young people attending Chowan.
Chowan’s 125th anniversary year will also mark
the initiation of courses in photo^aphy, commercial
art and dance. Courses in dental hygiene, medical
technology and cytotechnology leading to the
associate of science degree will also be offered for the
first time in the faU. Chowan continues to expand the
number of courses it offers in order to meet the in
terests and needs of young people. STANDING for aU but three of
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New Film To Tell
Chowan College Story
A new film designed to explain dramtically Chowan
College to its many publics will be released during the
college’s 125th anniversary year.
The film. The Dare To Be, was filmed during the spnng
semester of 1972. It features two youths who were then
Chowan sophomores. They are Linda Carawan of Chugiak,
Alaska and Joe Forbes of Springfield, Va.
Many other students had parts in the movie which also
includes appearances of various faculty and staff members.
The movie presents the story of two students and their
deepening respect and loyalty to Chowan. Appropriately, the
history of Chowan unfolds. And yet the real story is the
present scene at Chowan including academics, athletics,
entertainment, fine arts and the opportunity for religious
growth. The personal contact of the student with his
professor, staff members and other students is also an in
tegral part of the story.
The premier is being planned for October. The film will
then be made available for showings by church, religious,
educational, civic and other organizations.
1972-73 Campus Events
September 1 — Fall Convocation
September 16 — Planning Conference
October 11 — Founders Day Program
October 12-14 — Fall Drama Production (Chowan Players) 8 p.m. — Mc
Dowell Columns Auditorium
October 23-27 — Campus Evangelism Week
November 3 - Community Concert - “I Do, I Do” - 8:15 p.m. - McDoweU
Columns Auditorium (season ticket)
November 15-16 — Faculty Drama Production — 8:15 p.m. — McDowell
Columns Auditorium
December 4 — CoUege Choir Concert — 8 p.m. — Roberts Vaughan House
January 23 — Community Concert — North Carolina Little Symphony
8:15 p.m. — McDowell Columns Auditorium (season ticket)
January 26 — Spring Convocation
February 15 — Community Concert — Texas Boys Choir 8:15 p.m.
McDowell Columns Auditorium (season ticket)
February 22-24 — Fine Arts Production — 8:15 p.m. — McDowell Columns
Auditorium
February 27 - “Diary of Adam and Eve” - 8 p.m. - McDowell Columns
Auditorium
March 12-16 — Religious Emphasis Week
April 4 - Community Concert - “Neil Wolfe Trio” - 8:15 p.m. - Mc
Dowell Columns Auditorium (season ticket)
April 12-14 — Spring Drama Production — (Chowan Players) 8 p.m.
McDowell Columns Auditorium
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April 20 — College Choir Concert — 8:15 p.m.
Auditorium
April 28 — Spring Festival
McDowell Columns