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BRENAU, The College Beautiful
LOCATED AT GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA
ITS IDEALS, ITS EQUIPMENT, ITS ENVIRONMENT
By MARY CARTER WINTER
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A NATIVE OF THE “KINGDOM
OF SLENDER SWORDS.”
a -tudent at Brenau, as she posed
in one of a series of pictures of
The Brenau Girl " The photo
yr 'O I was marie in the beautiful
.Javanese room of the college.
EDUCATION, CULTURE and RECREATION are
throe phases of the training offered bv Brenau College.
Th r se meet the intellectual, bodily and spiritual needs of
the -tudent. and afford the wholesome entertainment that
conduces to her happiness and well-being while away from
home.
That the girl shall enjoy the years of college life is
.just as important as that she shall receive only the best
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instruction along intellectual lines; for unless she be hap
py and contented she can not enter into her studies with
that enthusiasm and interest which insure the best re
sults.
For this reason. BRENAU expends much thought and
money on making the college environment attractive, and
provides the best equipment for those sports and diver
sions which contribute so largely to the student's health
md happiness. .
BRENAU’S ESTHETIC APPEAL.
The campus and Brenau Park have been laid off by ex
pert gardeners whose sole aim has been tp further beauti
fv the natural loveliness of the surroundings of the college.
F-m Art has aided Nature to such an extent that many
beautiful views and vistas greet the eye on every side, af
birding pleasure, not only to the appreciative student,
hut to the casual visitor, as well, who goes to Brenau.
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A view of Lake Lanier, showing the graceful rustic
"'idges which span narrow arnis of the pretty little lake.
TpHE accompany sing’ illustrations show a few of the many beauth
“ tiful views about the college and give an idea of the picturesque
environment.which has made Brenau noted among educational! in=
stitutions, The immediate surroundings of the college are in lkeep=
ing with the general loveliness of the country about Gainesville,
which is situated at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This
location gives also the added advantages of pure, invigorating air, a
bracing climate and a generally healthful, exhilarating atmosphere.
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A view of the Italian Garden, which gives* but an ihadeqiiate idea of the attractive
sunken flower beclw, the terraces and fountain. It shows also a few of
the BrenAti buildings* in the rear.
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Spacious lawns, shadowed by big oak trees, and
adorned by flowering shrubs and pretty beds of blossom
ing plants, make the campus a delightful approach to the
main buildings at the front. To the right, at the rear of
the Auditorium, an inviting Italian Garden, with balus
trades, flower urns, fountains, and shrubs, attracts in
stant attention and appreciation. This spot is particularly
liked by the girls themselves who frequent it daily.
Brenau Park is a natural grove of many acres, un
touched except here and there where rustic bridges span
a trickling stream, or winding paths lead to a cool and
shady nook. Lake Lanier is located in the park, and an
attractive little club house fronts the lake's expanse.
RECREATION FACILITIES.
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This miniature country club is the scene of many im
promptu little parties, and on summer evenings the air
is full of merry laughter and school girl chatter and song.
Boating is also enjoyed, as there are a number of canoes
on the lake.
Tennis courts, basketball grounds, and a thoroughly
equipped gymnaseum afford the athletic contingent
facilities for enjoyment, and offer the opportunity for
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A campus scene on Mav Day, showing the May Pole Dance beneath the big oaks. To the
left stand Mrs. T. •!. Simmons, Dr. Simmons, Dr. H. -I. Pearce and other interested spectators.
needed physical training. The gymnasium work is required
from each student, except those who are excused on a phy
sician's certificate, as the college believes physical train
ing an important arid beneficial part of every girl's edu
cation.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE
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All the pleasant features mentioned above arc sup
plementary to collegiate work which ranks with the best
in the South. The amusements afford the contrast that
stimulates and sharpens mental activity—the diversion
that makes the Brenau girl contented and happy and
ready to work energetically when play time is over and
study time begins.
The educational equipment of Brenau is as thorough
as the surroundings are beautiful. The same ideal which
prompts the college to seek the beautiful in its environ
ment leads it to offer only the best intellectual training to
the young womanhood of the South.
Buildings have been erected with but one idea in
mind —Io secure fit and comfortable housing for the young
women who leave their homes to go to Brenau for an edu
cation. Because of this there is a continuity of structure
in all of th? buildings which make up the Brenau
community, though many years have elapsed since the
erection of the first building and the last. In all there are
30 buildings which form “a harmonious whole, pleasing
to the artistic-sense,” and which are equipped with all
modern conveniences for sanitation and comfort.
MORAL INFLUENCES
The faculty is made up of men and women who are
fitted for their duties through university education, spe
cial training along particular lines, and by their sympa
thetic, interest and strict adherence to educational ideals.
When to these things are added the religious influ
ences, found in the churches of Gainesville and the college
V. W. C. A., and the fine spirit of comradeship, helpfulhess
and sympathy found among the student body, the atmos
phere of the college becomes complete.
BRENAU’S DISTINCTIONS.
Brenau is an educational institution, whose chief pride
has always been in its alumnae, for the spirit, ideals, and
efficiency of the college have been well exemplified in the
class and character of the -women who point with pride to
Brenau as their Alma Mater. It is an institution with tra
ditions, ideals, and a practical knowledge of the girl’s
educational needs. It has sincerity of purpose and a
sufficiency of material equipment.
It is ‘‘THE COLLEGE BEAUTIFUL.”
Another view of Lake Lanier, showing the minature
< ountry Club, a winter scene taken with snow all about.
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"READY FOR THE JUNIOR
RECEPTION.”
The Brenau Girl ha? many so
cial opportunities, and the four re
ceptions of the school year are
among the pleasantest features of
college life.