The Florida Period - 1927-33
The Founding of BJC and BJA - A successful evangelist is called to found a school. A campus and funds become available in Florida. In 6 years circumstance force the schools to move.
BJA in Florida - The BJC Preparatory Department opens as a military prep school. Uniformed cadets face strict discipline and high academic standards in co-ed classes.
Student Life in Florida - BJA students participate in virtually all College activities, including sports, societies, fine arts groups and other organizations.
BJA in Florida - The BJC Preparatory Department opens as a military prep school. Uniformed cadets face strict discipline and high academic standards in co-ed classes.
Student Life in Florida - BJA students participate in virtually all College activities, including sports, societies, fine arts groups and other organizations.
The Tennessee Period - 1933-47
BJC and BJA in Tennessee - After a difficult arrival, God blesses the schools. A benefactor helps campus growth. World War II causes an influx of students and the necessity of moving again.
BJA Student Life in Tennessee - School growth diminishes the opportunities for Academy Students.
BJA Student Life in Tennessee - School growth diminishes the opportunities for Academy Students.
The Early South Carolina Period - 1947-53
Arrival in Greenville - How the school was able to build a campus in 13 months. Without the Quadrangle, where did Academy students fit on the campus?
BJA's Beginning in Greenville - Once settled in Greenville, BJA began to lay foundations for student opportunities and activities that would be separate from the University. .
Founding of Bob Jones Junior High School - Coming.
BJA's Beginning in Greenville - Once settled in Greenville, BJA began to lay foundations for student opportunities and activities that would be separate from the University. .
Founding of Bob Jones Junior High School - Coming.
Laying Broader Foundations - 1953-64
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Academic and Organizational Growth- Exceeding the states' academic requirements and mirroring BJU's organizational structure, BJA became a leader in Christian high school education.
Growth of Extracurricular Activities - .With the founding of Academy Societies and the Inter-Society Council, BJA student life became richer. The Academy's sports program, its fine arts opportunities and its school newspaper, the Triangle, flourished. |
Reaching the Golden 50th - 1964 - 77
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