Lake Vann
Location
Lake Vann is situated on
the south side of the cam
pus, encircling the-football
stadium and the college
maintenance building. The
dam of the lake serves as a
walkway to Parker Hall, the
high-rise dormitory for men.
Lake Vann provides a
picturesque setting as it is
bordered by tall native
pines, and is “home" for
many ducks which have
become pets for students,
faculty and N^urfreesboro
townspeople
J. M. Jenkins gives dedicatory
Lake Vann Is Dedicated
Chowan College dedicated its lake in memory
of George L. Vann and his wife, Nannie Alma
Jenkins Vann In ceremonies held April 4.
Among the audience for the official naming of
the lake as Lake Vann were family members
and members of the Board of Trustees and
Board of Advisors, who had met earlier in the
day. J. M. Jenkins, superintendent of Hertford
County Public Schools, addressed the group as
family spokesman.
He said the influence of George and Alma
Vann "upon their church, their community and
their families was strong." Jenkins noted that
the Vanns "possessed the attributes of
Christian citizens and lived lives that were pure
and noble. Through over 60 years of married
life they remained loyal to their strong beliefs
in Christian approach to life."
Jenkins said that during their lives they were
sensitive to the needs of others, extending help
to many different individuals. He also said they
played "a strong role in the leadership of the
AAeherrin Baptist Church among many other
things that made up a continuing effort to make
their community wholesome, attractive and
enjoyable."
Jenkins continued, "It is well that this
beautiful lake be made possible by their
generosity and love for Chowan College. The
tranquility and rustic beauty of this lake shall
always serve as a reminder of the feelings
George and Alma Vann had for this in
stitution."
President, Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker, em
phasized the interest of the Vanns in Christian
higher education. He explained that they left
Chowan a gift of nearly $60,000 from their
estate.
Also on the program were the Rev. Clarence
Godwin, pastor of Oxford Baptist Church and a
trustee, who gave the invocation; Dr. R.
Hargus Taylor, chaplain, who delivered the
scripture; Dr. Whitaker, who led the reading of
the litany of dedication; and Professor
Rowland S. Pruette, who offered the dedicatory
prayer and benediction.
A marker has been erected on the bank of
Lake Vann near the tennis courts. The in
scription reads "To the glory of God and in
Memory of George L. and Alma Vann, Mur
freesboro, N. C. 1976."
LAKE VANN
TO THE C.LOR^ OF GOP
J^SD IN MtMORV OF
GFORCi I. A\n
vd. Rt '
I'i.'ti
Members of Vann family at Marker President shows Trustee Chairman Lake Vann
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