mcallister
THE LEGEND
mcallister hall
50 years later
improvements, upgrades to electrical, heating, cooling and
ventilation systems and the conversion of the current downstairs
The legend
area to an additional 900-sq. ft. of living space. External
renovations include a new roof, windows and doors.
It is estimated that more than 5,000 women have called McAllister
home over the years. The popular hangout for students of both
needs a facelift
genders is named for the college’s first female graduate, Mrs. Lena
Pearl McAllister Moses, class of 1907. BPC junior and resident
Rachel Underwood, originally from Tularosa, New Mexico, sums
BY KELLEY M. ARNOLD
up the feelings of most students when asked why the residence
DIRECTOR OF NEWS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION
hall needs to be restored.
Students, faculty and staff have joined the Office of College “McAllister is a social gathering place, not just a residence hall,
Advancement’s mission to renovate the oldest women’s residence where most students – if not all – have visited. It is legendary. The
hall on the Mount Vernon campus – and the efforts are innovative ladies who live in McAllister share a special bond. McAllister
and impressive. houses a variety of women and McAllister lobby is the reason
many flourishing couples met. If the walls could talk, they could tell
Beginning in April 2006, the college made a commitment to raise Brewton-Parker’s story over the decades. McAllister holds a
more than half a million dollars to give a much-needed and special place in every young woman’s heart.”
overdue update to the interior of McAllister Hall. Using some fresh
fundraising tactics to reach its goals, the Office of College
To find out how to give back to this legendary place, contact the
Advancement is about a third of the way to its goal. Office of College Advancement at 912-583-3255.
Specific challenges include the McAllister Appreciation Campaign
(Brewton-Parker College: Triumph Over Adversity by Ann C. Turner)
(MAC) geared towards male benefactors who can say “thank you”
to the women of BPC who have impacted their lives with a
donation to the residence hall; an “adopt a room” naming
campaign, which includes opportunities to adopt whole wings, the
lobby or just a room at $3,000 apiece; and, a student, faculty and
staff-participated phone-a-thon in October. Several employees
have also started a coin campaign at each of their desks, collecting
McAllister
spare change from anyone who walks through their doors. Hall
However, through all of these local efforts, McAllister is still in need
Naming opportunities
of supporters from the BPC community to accept the challenge to
Living Room/Foyer
give back to this beloved “grand dame,” and help her receive this
$250,000
much-needed face-lift.
Wings (2)
“McAllister Hall has a very rich history in its half-century of use,”
$500,000
said Roger Byrd, director of development. “Today, McAllister is the
heart of the Brewton-Parker community. Our people – male,
Halls (4)
$100,000
female, faculty and staff – have a generous affection for this
beloved building. It is important to us all to see this grand lady
Apartments (2)
restored with the dignity she deserves. Brewton-Parker loves $50,000
McAllister and we want to see her continue into her next half-
century.”
Courtyard
$25,000
Ironically, the slow turnout of funds 50 years after the structure was
Veranda
built in 1957 mirrors the community turnout to build the structure in
$15,000
the 40s and 50s. McAllister was under construction for eight years
while monies to build the structure continued to be collected and
Student Lounge
canvassed from college supporters. (Brewton-Parker College:
$10,000
Triumph Over Adversity by Ann C. Turner)
Rooms (42)
$3,000
The interior renovation – when funded – will be the first
comprehensive overhaul of this building since it was completed in
1957. Updates include new furnishings, cosmetic and mechanical
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