2008 Woodie Awards
Memories of the past
The transformation from the North Greenville of 1950
By: Ashlee Brown
Issue date: 2/21/07 Section: Entertainment & Features
Ashlee Brown
Staff Writer
In 1950, North Greenville was just a two-year college. There were approximately 300 students and among these students was Margaret Cantrell Brown.
Brown was 18-years-old and on her own for the first time. She was excited to start a new chapter in her life as she headed off to North Greenville in the fall of 1950. Upon recent visits to North Greenville, she could not get over how much it has changed.
"Walking on campus now brings back a lot of memories. The setting is the same with the beautiful mountains in the background, but the place has really built up," said Brown.
In the 50s, North Greenville only consisted of a few buildings; a boys dorm, girls dorm, the Donnan Administration building, a gym and a recently built dining hall. There were also some buildings from World War II that were used for classrooms.
"There was a diary farm which supplied milk for the college, and male students could milk cows to help pay for their tuition," said Brown.
Tuition then was only about $375. This fee included room and board as well as food. Curfews and attendance polices were strictly enforced.
"Lights had to be out at 10:30 p.m. and we knew that they had to be out or we would be in trouble," said Brown.
Seeing the new dining hall at the university reminded Brown of how great the food was.
"The food was wonderful, and by Christmas our clothes were getting a little snug," said Brown.
Brown still keeps in touch with her roommate Bonnie Jean Brown, and two suitemates Billie Graham Richardson and Betty Woolight Kerby. This goes to show that the friends made at college are friends that will last a lifetime.
Since 1950, North Greenville has become a university, gained hundreds of students and has changed many lives. Brown has memories from North Greenville that will last her a lifetime, and the friendships she has made will be cherished forever.
Staff Writer
In 1950, North Greenville was just a two-year college. There were approximately 300 students and among these students was Margaret Cantrell Brown.
Brown was 18-years-old and on her own for the first time. She was excited to start a new chapter in her life as she headed off to North Greenville in the fall of 1950. Upon recent visits to North Greenville, she could not get over how much it has changed.
"Walking on campus now brings back a lot of memories. The setting is the same with the beautiful mountains in the background, but the place has really built up," said Brown.
In the 50s, North Greenville only consisted of a few buildings; a boys dorm, girls dorm, the Donnan Administration building, a gym and a recently built dining hall. There were also some buildings from World War II that were used for classrooms.
"There was a diary farm which supplied milk for the college, and male students could milk cows to help pay for their tuition," said Brown.
Tuition then was only about $375. This fee included room and board as well as food. Curfews and attendance polices were strictly enforced.
"Lights had to be out at 10:30 p.m. and we knew that they had to be out or we would be in trouble," said Brown.
Seeing the new dining hall at the university reminded Brown of how great the food was.
"The food was wonderful, and by Christmas our clothes were getting a little snug," said Brown.
Brown still keeps in touch with her roommate Bonnie Jean Brown, and two suitemates Billie Graham Richardson and Betty Woolight Kerby. This goes to show that the friends made at college are friends that will last a lifetime.
Since 1950, North Greenville has become a university, gained hundreds of students and has changed many lives. Brown has memories from North Greenville that will last her a lifetime, and the friendships she has made will be cherished forever.
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