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North Greenville’s Yankee Aviator: Raymond Beyer
“It’s the dreamers who gave us the things we have today. I like to think of them as independent thinkers. To me an independent thinker is the loneliest man in the world.”- Admiral Raymond H. Beyer Perhaps one of the most interesting alumni to attend North Greenville was Raymond H. Beyer. Raymond was born December… Read more
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North Greenville’s First President’s Home
In 1936, the year before White Hall was built, North Greenville constructed the first president’s home for Dr. Donnan and his family. The seven-room brick house with mountain views served the Donnan family until Dr. Donnan’s retirement in the early 60s. The next president of the college, Dr. Neely, lived in the brick house on… Read more
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The Man Who Went Without Pay to Save North Greenville: Henry Clayton Hester
“Brother Hester was outstanding both as a preacher and teacher. Nine years of his ministry were devoted to North Greenville Academy where he was principal. Here he touched the lives of a large number of men and women who are now outstanding pastors and missionaries. All of these attribute much of their success to this… Read more
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Wingo Hall: The Dorm Built After Disaster
On Saturday, March 11, 1916, a fire took the first girl’s dorm on campus. “Mother” Wingo lived in the dorm and her piano was one of the only items saved from the blaze. Thankfully, no one was injured because the fire started while everyone was attending an E.Q.V. and A.C.H. banquet. The boys gave up… Read more
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Edith Sayer: Librarian
“Ms. Sayer was a small lady who ran a very tight ship. She would ‘shhh’ you if you even looked like you might talk in her library, but when you got to know her, you realized she had a big soft side. She was a very dedicated librarian who loved her work and didn’t hesitate… Read more
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Harlee Cooper: A Life Dedicated to God’s Work at North Greenville
“Miss Cooper meant a lot to my life, and I am sure meant a great deal to all of the others who have gone through the halls of North Greenville.”- Rev. Joe F. Vaughn Frances Harlee Cooper was born October 26, 1894, to parents Thomas Cooper and Matlie Watson Cooper. She grew up in Travelers… Read more
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