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6 1995 Chowan Opener Chowan embarks on third era of service Chowan College is the second oldest of North Carolina's seven Baptist colleges and has now en tered into its third era of service to young men and women seek ing a college education. It first was opened in 1848 as a four-year college for women and named the Chowan Baptist Female Institute. In 1910 the name was changed to Chowan College, and men were first ad mitted as students in 1931. Chowan became a two-year institution in 1937 because of financial difficulties experienced during the depression years. In the fall of 1990, the board of trustees voted unanimously for the college to return to four- year status in order to offer a complete college education in the sanctuary of a small campus with a Christian heritage and outlook. The Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools granted Chowan full accreditation as a Level II institution in the fall of 1994. As a Level II institution, Chowan is authorized to award the baccalaureate degree and the two-year associate degree. While Chowan is expanding the academic program and re cruiting qualified faculty, the college enjoys an identity as a small Baptist institution where people know each other. The college wants to provide an environment that is comfort able and conducive to social and spiritual as well as intellectual growth. The college wants to provide an environment that is comfort able and con ducive to social and spiritual as well as intellec tual growth. The administration and the faculty believe in intellectual freedom and are proud of the school's Baptist heritage and strong commitment to Christian principles. Chowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, age, creed, national origin or handicap in policies concerning employment, admission, hous ing, scholarships and grants-in- aid, and public functions. Faculty processional The processional of faculty and staff is led by the faculty marshal for the begin ning of graduation exercises. The 1995 ceremonies were held in Helms Center with Susan Fecho, a professor of ait, giv ing the devotional, and U.S. Rep. Eva Clayton of Warren County deliveiing the commencement address. Degrees were awarded to both four-year and two-year graduates. ‘your O^utiud 'Discount (Drug Stores Cappd Daniaid ^ Sfurpping Ctnltr Altosfist 3J2-3776 CofMlond Coii. !MainSt. lAfioskit 332-3277 CENTRAL _FORD__ MERCURY LINCOLN FORD-LINCOLN-MERCURY U.S. 13 South Ahoskie NCDL# 12050 332-2133 nJioughtfuC Care and ‘Dignity Cfiaracterize our services Hunter’s Funeral Home 123 Rhue St. South Main St. Ahoskie Rich Square 332-3130 539-2770 (800) 786-3135 E^ans Company •Men's & Womens Sjxjrtswear •Jeans •Shoes •Bedding Main Street Murfreesboro 398-3164 Reynolds Funeral Home 321 Maple St. Ahoskie 332-2337 Mid City Motors 402 E. Main Street Murfreesboro 398-5021 Tri County Credit Union 107 E. First St. Ahoskie 332-4413 Franklin, Va. SUPER VAC Prq/essional Cleaning Service [nsured dt'Bonded HHUis iHioHoman, proprietor 114 N. MitcheU St. AHOSKIE 332-3709 iMX HOMECENTER Memorial Dr. AHOSKIE 332-8038 (ikcTOts from Advance J^uio Tarts ) Mon.-Sat. 7:30-7:00 Sun. 12:00-5:30 Qlolontal Iptiamutcg 704 “E. 9i/(ain St. MurfreesSoro 398-3138 Dixon's Quality Drycleaning 'ybur clothes ‘Best Jriend' •Tuxedo Rentals* Main Street Ahoskie 332-2712
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