Comments on: Dear Friends,

By: Rick Murphy

Rick Murphy — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 18:29:54 +0000

I would agree with these recent posts. The openness of campus where Hogue once resided is beautiful and we should consider a different location for the new building. The new area communicates visually what we have said internally- we are an open community. Residents driving down College Avenue can now see our community in action.

By: Coach Mac

Coach Mac — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:56:33 +0000

I would also like to follow up and support the idea of NOT rebuilding Hogue in it’s previous location. I find that a topic of conversation daily and feel comfortable saying that is by far the majority vote of those that I have talked with. Opening up the space has significantly improved the look of campus which should be obvious for everyone to see.

By: Sandra Schmidt

Sandra Schmidt — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:42:27 +0000

I echo the sentiments expressed by Mrs. Cranston and by Dr. Huston. I have spoken to many a student and some alums who have LOVED the open space. It makes the college look more majestic! I, too, wish we would consider placing the new building somewhere else–maybe up where the Bass-Mollett building is located.

By: Richard Huston

Richard Huston — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:13:29 +0000

Many others have expressed Celeste’s observation about the opening up of campus. In fact, I’m beginning to wonder if the Fina Arts building planned for the property where the Stephens house is (across from Joy House and catty-corner from the Union), could be expanded to contain the Hogue Hall II spaces.

By: Celeste Cranston

Celeste Cranston — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 20:24:05 +0000

I was recently on campus and had been dreading this visit that would NOT include Hogue Hall. What I found absolutely surprised me - while I the missed the iconic presence of the stately old building, I thought the campus looked so much more open (and yes, even BETTER!) without it! I hope when Hogue is rebuilt (which it clearly needs to be), those overseeing will consider locating it on the perimeter of the campus rather than where it was - the open space in the middle creates a wonderful, collegiate, and larger campus feeling.

By: Bob Cannon

Bob Cannon — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:25:23 +0000

Thanks to all those taking pictures and videos!! For many of us who wanted to be onsite witnesses but could not be, I for one, deeply appreciate the visual records which preserve and extend the historic presence and significance of HH. (Raised glasses–in the spirit of Colonel Potter’s [on M.A.S.H.] salute to his WWII comrades and then to his Korean comrades–disrespecting neither/honoring both) Here’s to the original HH!! Here’s to the new HH!

By: Sharon mahon

Sharon mahon — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:04:04 +0000

I recently took a walk (under cover of evening)after prayer meeting on Wed. night… around the demolished HH!! It was quite facinating,..and I was disappointed I could not have been there to see it live!!
The pictures are GREAT!! Someone had mentioned how empty the spot will look until a new building can be built. My comment to that is this. (Under cover of night) the orange fence had two or three places where you could step over it.. having been torn down by kids or people wanting to get closer. I have to admit..I carefully took advantage of one of those spots. Aren’t we ALL a little bit like children..wanting to go where it is a no go zone? Or puppies..that test their lead..when they have a huge yard to play in..however..the road looks so inviting!! I WAS careful..it reminded me of looking at the ruins of Rome in some strange way..not the same..but the feeling of history was a little the same! My point is that an unsafe building..left standing..is just asking for trouble!! A liability so to speak. And with it being in a College setting. Come on people.. When we were Freshman..I remember putting the a lighted pumpkin on Doug Schoen’s porch..and one on Dr. Wilson former..(under cover of night)..the pranks..the underwear at camp on the flag poll—YES this was a church camp!! No one else ever done anything like that?!!! I didn’t do the underwear..that was someone else..boys as I recall..but you see my point. The sooner a real safety hazard can be removed ..probably the better for all. Who knows but what some boy would dare another to go on the cat walk..or the girls..to just “see” what was on the upper floor of old HH (under cover of night) on some moonlit evening..RIGHT?!!
So,..as sad as it was to see the remains..it is for the best for all concerned…in the interest of safety- I would think.

By: Katie VanDeHey

Katie VanDeHey — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 23:18:55 +0000

Although today was a sad day on Greenville College campus I was truly impressed by the work that was done. In just the little bit of time that I spent watching the crew work to take down the East Wing and Tower of Hogue Hall it was amazing to see the ease at which they did everything. From placing the bricks and wood, so that they could climb up to the correct height, to the careful execution of removing the tower. I just want to say good job and I pray that the rest of the work will go as smoothly as today.

~Katie

By: precarious

precarious — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:13:13 +0000

I can’t believe I am missing out on the demolition of Hogue. As a former student, I can truly appreciate the sentiment and respect for tradition that this decision has generated. But it is “just a building” and unfortunately one of the things that got it on to the National Register of Historic Places is that it is really, really old. I think this ceremonial (if we make it that way) removal could be a very important step towards the future of GC while still respecting the past. New icons to be created, a new spirit of enriching and enlivening the world through the amazing things the students and alums of GC do. What might that look like? It could be a dusty old re-hash of whats already been done, a gravestone of the past, or it could be a new space that signifies Greenville’s unique place in the world, both geographically and socio/spiritually. I agree that many sacrifices of aesthetics have been made by the college for efficiency of space and cost, this could be a chance to reclaim some of the beauty Hogue provided in a way that is conscientious of the past, environmentally and structurally sound, and reflects the new spirit of GC. I love the passion and commitment of many alums who have posted here including Kathy Brewer, Dr. Sharon Grimes Phd., and a number of people from the 70’s, but when is it time to move on? I think God is saying, right now.

By: Sharon mahon

Sharon mahon — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 19:22:43 +0000

To my present knowledge..the schedule to begin taking down HH is Monday!! I dropped by today and talked with one of the workman. It will be sad,..but the rumor of it being done “under cover of night” ..that was priceless!!..it sounded like a WWII spy novel!!..or something from the current “JAG” airforce movies. Our library has all 5 seasons of that show so far..
Broad daylight is a bit more appropriate and Joy House seems to be having a yard sale or something..so I suppose there is still an amount of support there for the event.