1986-1987 Academic Catalog

Centennial 3 Celebrating JOO Years in Christian Higher Education On September 19, 1894, classes began in the home of Rev. Hugh MacMillen. On that first day, they had already outgrown this facility, for twice as many students enrolled as expected. January 26, 1887, was a rather ordinary day for most people in the state of Ohio. But for five men from the Reformed Presby– terian Church, it was the most thrilling day of their lives. They were able to see a dream finally become reality. For almost eight years, they had committed themselves to establishing an academic institution which would train young people from their churches, providing them with a strong education in a spiritual framework. And now on that day, "Cedarville College" was ap– proved for incorporation. \j\hl ,\NNUAL CA'l Ai-OOlfll A highlight ofthefirst catalog was this artist rendering ofthe "New college building," later known as "Old Main," and, presently, the Administration Building. Not all the difficulties were overcome at that point, for funds were needed to prepare facilities, hire faculty, and attract stu– dents. At first, it seemed that the vision ofestablishing Cedarville might vanish; for after five years, there was still not enough money to open the College. Then the first of many miracles oc– cun·ed. Cedarville College was given a bequest of$25,000, to be used to open the College doors. Soon, other gifts were received, and it was decided that Cedarville College would begin operation in the fall of 1894.