Celebrating 150 Years of
Learning, Labor & Service, 1855-2005

 

Photo Gallery
 
 

Homespun Fair
An ‘old-timey’ fair featuring a sand sculpture, huge birthday cake, and traditional activities kicked-off Berea’s 150th year.

     
 

Founder's Day
A weekend of activities recognizing dozens of decendents of John G. Fee, Berea’s founder.

     
 

2005 Mountain Day
A 130-year tradition in which Bereans celebrate the Appalachian region’s heritage.

     
 

Homecoming 2005
Berea’s sesquicentennial homecoming.

     
 

Log House Craft Gallery Exhibit
An exhibit celebrating the legacy of Berea College Student Crafts.

     
 

Mid-year Graduation
Sixty one candidates participated in Berea’s 2005 mid-year graduation ceremony. Dr. Liane B. Russell, a pioneer in genetics and radiation biology, gave the commencement speech.

     
 

Phelps Stokes 100-Year Anniversary
Phelps Stokes Chapel, a well-known Berea College landmark, turns 100 this year.

     
 

Great Commitments Relay
A goodwill tour in which alumni and friends relayed a copy of the Great Commitments along 1,855 miles of Appalachia and the South.” 

Watch streaming video of the Relay finale (on-campus only)

     
 

2006 Graduation
The Rev. Benjamin Lawson Hooks speaks at Berea’s 134th Commencement; the Rev. Dr. Daisy L. Machado speaks at the Baccalaureate Service.