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j Brenau College-Conservatory Georgia I
: GREAT PLANS FOR THE FALL TERM t
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t The combination of President and Mrs. Simmons, who for twelve years have been in charge of t
t Shorter College, with President H. J. Pearce, who for seventeen years has been at Brenau, will give X
t Brenau as complete a faculty and as perfect an organization as can be found in this country. +
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FACULTY.
With very few exceptions, all of the old members of the Brenau
faculty have been retained and to these have been added the follow
ing, who have been associated with President Simmons at Shorter for
many years:
Professor J. H. Simmons, English; Miss E. F. Waddell, history
and sociology; Miss S. 'N. Waddell, mathematics; Mrs. Irene Starke,
Latin and German; Miss Mary L. Goode, English; Professor J. T.
Sinnette, piano; Professor B. F. Havens, piano; Miss Bertha Patter
son, piano; Miss Lula Ross, art; Miss Linnie Hargrove, librarian;
Miss Sarah Martin, secretary.
This will give Brenau three professors in English, two in history,
two in ancient languages, two in mathematics, and all other depart
ments fully equipped in every detail, the total teaching force num
bering more than forty members.
PATRONAGE.
Brenau is one of the few colleges in the South that has a national
reputation. While there are, of course, a large number of Georgia
girls, there are also representatives from 28 other states, and there
are, therefore, numerous state clubs. Alabama, Florida, South Caro
lina, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas had especially large and enthu
siastic clubs last year.
This opportunity to come in contact with the best class of girls
from many states is itself valuable.
EQUIPMENT.
Twenty-two buildings, including sorrority and club houses and
professors’ residences; seventy upright Stieff pianos, and twelve Knabe
and Steinway grands; three pipe organs; large library (seven thousand
volumes)'; extensive laboratories and museums. Campus of nine
acres and adjoining Brenau Park, containing about fifty acres, with
beautiful lake and mineral springs, charming scenery, etc. Also ad
joining an excellent dairy farm and truck garden.
LOCATION.
The mountain section of Georgia is famous for health. Delicate
girls from the low country receive great benefit from residence in this
invigorating climate. The mountain scenery is inspiring and the air
and water are tonic in effect.
COURSES OF STUDY
LITERARY.
The standard A. B. course is based upon a fourteen-unit entrance
requirement, and will compare favorably with the course in the high
est-grade colleges. Several other degrees are offered, and special two
years are provided for those who can not spend the full four years
in college.
MUSIC.
The musical advantages have long been recognized as the best in
the South. Mr. Otto Pfefferkorn, well known as one of the really
great pianists of America, continues at the head of the pianoforte
department. Mrs. T. J. Simmons, who has had charge of the music
department of Shorter College for twelve years, is now connected
with Brenau as head professor of voice. Among the other members
of the musical faculty are Thomas W. Musgrove, Benjamin F. Hav
ens, J. Townsend Sinnette, Richard Schliewen, Clyde Linscott and
George Rogers, each of whom is an artist. No group of musicians
comparable to these tan be found in any other institution in the
South.
ORATORY.
Miss Florence Overton, who has been head of the School of Oratory,
will continue in this position. This is a guarantee of high-grade work.
With several assistants, Miss Overton is doing work which can not be
found elsewhere south of Boston.
This school owns an elaborate costuming establishment —the only
one between Washington and New Orleans. These costumes and the
stage arrangement of the auditorium make it possible for the dramatic
department to produce plays of any variety.
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RECREATION HALL.
ART. '
In addition to the usual instruction in oils, water colors, china paintings, etc., 3 depart-* 1
ment of Arts and Crafts has been inaugurat ed, and instruction is given in brass and wood
work and in clay modeling, pottery, etc.
SOCIAL LIFE.
The pleasures of college life are multiplied at Brenau. Wholesome entertainments of
every description, receptions, picnics, excursions, outdoor fetes and celebrations, break the
monotony of school routine and afford both healthful recreation and pleasure.
EXPENSE.
Brenau appeals to the class of patrons who seek the best and not merely the cheapest
school. Every department of the institution is supplied with teachers who command the high
est salaries, and the elegance of the dormitories and the excellent character of the cuisine
are subjects of favorable comment by all who have had opportunity to form an opinion of
them. •
However, the expense at Brenau is not greater than it is at other first-class institutions.
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YONAH TERRACE.
THE CATALOGUE.
“To do one’s best in everything’’ is a fundamental rule at Brenau, and this rule has
been followed in getting out a catalogue. We believe it is the most beautiful school catalogue
that has been published in the South, and we would like to send it to prospective students.
Address BRENAU, Box 580, Gainesville, Ga.
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