Keowee courier. [volume] (Pickens Court House, S.C.) 1849-current, 1903-07-15
The South Carol.na College.

.rk4 South Carolina College, Is round
Ing out th~ first century or It's existence
/ and will celebrate its centennial In jan
uary, 1905. The College was chartered
In 1901 and opened for active work In,
January. 1906. It owes It's existence to-
patriotic purpose, the education OF
all the youth OF the State at a common.
center. 'ip order to promote the in-
mony OF the whole community" and "
was built from a portion or the pro-
ceeds of a reimbursement made by the
United States TO South Carolina for ex-
pensss incurred iiAthe Revolution. Dur
Ing the century that ~ closing the Col
tsfatesmanJhip. the patriotism. the
learning and the high moral standards
that have prayatled In South Carolina
and her sister States. The roll of Col
lege Alumni contains the names OF men
who have become noted In all the pur-
suits OF life. both In peace and war.
The exigencies OF the struggle between
the States closed the college in 1858.
and the buildings were used as hospi-
tails for sick and wounded Confederatee.
But ag soon as peace was restored the
inatitutiou was roopened by the Orr
government and enjoyed several years
of success until It was overturned dur
ing the Radical regime. Since 1880. hove
ever. the college has been continuously
open, and has educated hundreds OF
young men and a number Of young
women, VINO Tor some years nave beGn
permitted to partake OF It's advantages.
Originally the College was known as
a literary institution, although from
early times its faculty contained scien-
fists OF great ability. but of late years
it's courses have broadened out so as
to embrace also technical scientific in-
struction. instruction In law and q
course In practical methods for teach
ers.
President Benjamin Sloan. the head
n nf
gineeriny,, is a graduate OF West Point,
and was distinguished officer OF ord
nance during the war between the
States His graduates In engineering
s,re now occupying most responsible
positions in different parts OF the United
States. Professor Joseph Daniel Pope,
dean of the Law Department., has had
wide experience in government In the
Legislative halls of the State and In the
Secession Convention. and Is recognized
as high authority i'm law and In equity
Jurisprudence. Some of the other mem
hers OF the faculty have had dis
others have brought to 1t the best
methods of colleges and univeI stiles
elsewhere.
The most recent and most important
addition that has been made TO the
usefulness of the College La the estab-
lishment Of scholarships to be given to
one man-teacher In each county who
has taught at least one year. This is
lntended TO o1er the advantages or pro-
fessional training to one who has al.
ready gathered practical experience in
direct contact with pupils in the school
room and realizes the difficulties that
mtQt be surmounted. Professor Ward
law, who Ia at the head of the depart
ment In pedagogy. is eminent in his
profession both as student and an a
practical teacher and school superin-
tendent.
The College IS situated at the capital
OF the State and afforda- to the student
opportunity for studying the workings
OF the government In a direct way. It
is accessible from all parts Of the State
and is In q heaithful locality. The re-
ligious advantages are exceptional be-
cause each OF the principal denomina-
ttons has prosperous congregation In
Columbia Expenses are moderate.
There 10 n suite OF three rooms for each
pair Of students. worm in winter and
well ventilated In summer. A. largo
campus, fine gymnasium and an ex-
celient athletic field AFFORD ample op-
poftunity for exercise.
The College 10 increasing In useful
ness and In prosperity with the in
creased prosperity OF the State. and the
prospects are that with the new century
this institution viii surpass the ad-
~irabie record IL has already made