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Mountain Boy, Alumnus, Principal, and Preacher: Dr. John Dean Crain
John Dean Crain was born October 25, 1881 in a cabin near Glassy Mountain. He was the fifth child of seven born to David Hoke Crain and Jane Suddeth Crain. Dean began working on the family farm as soon as he was old enough to do chores. It was hard work from sun up to… Read more
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Captured Moments: A History of North Greenville Yearbooks
The first yearbook ever produced by North Greenville came during the 1912-1913 school year. North Greenville was “North Greenville Baptist Academy” at the time and no college courses had been added yet. The students named their yearbook “The Enlighteneer” and planned to publish it annually. Unfortunately, “The Enlighteneer” ended with only one volume published. We… Read more
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White Hall: North Greenville’s Beloved Historical Building
“My favorite part of working in White Hall was the opportunity to spend time talking with students who would gather in the lobby or in those rockers on the front porch. On beautiful spring and fall afternoons, you would often find me there.” – Dr. Catherine Sepko, former Dean of Humanities at North Greenville In… Read more
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The Mountaineers
There’s no land nowhere that’s any prettier than ours. I don’t think so. As far as that goes, I think it’s misnamed. Don’t you?” — Local resident Evelyn Gosnell speaking about “The Dark Corner” North Greenville University has a special connection to the mountains that surround the campus with their beauty. It was mountain people… Read more
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Neves Hall: North Greenville’s First Stand-Alone Dining Hall
In 1940, Benjamin Franklin Neves passed away and North Greenville lost one of its founders and most significant supporters. However, even in death, Ben Neves continued to support North Greenville with his legacy. Knowing his heart for the school, his family sold 525 acres of his land to North Greenville for $2,000 less than it… Read more
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North Greenville’s Longtime Math Professor: “Fess” Blackwell
“Probably the most accurate description of his life, character, and service would be faithfulness and dedication.” – Rev. C.H. Beard If you are familiar with the campus of North Greenville, you have probably heard the name “Blackwell” before. The street where the president’s house sits was named in honor of Robert Judson Blackwell, or, “Fess”… Read more
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