University Founder
The founder of Voorhees.
Elizabeth Evelyn Wright
What year was Voorhees formed?
1897
What is considered to be the oldest HBCU?
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania established in 1837.
The first principal of the new school with one teacher two chairs and 14 students.
Elizabeth server in this capacity (April 14, 1897-1907).
After three requests for a donation, this gentleman submitted $3000.
Ralph Voorhees.
Where was the founder from?
Georgia
What were additional sites considered for the location of the Voorhees campus.
Hampton County and Govan
Name the HBCUs in the state of South Carolina.
Voorhees, Allen, Benedict, Morris, Claflin, Clinton, Denmark Technical, and SC State.
Who was the second principal?
Gabriel B. Miller (1907-1911).
This donor purchased one-hundred acres of land.
Elizabeth H. Voorhees, wife of Ralph Voorhees. The campus was now four-hundred acres of land.
When was the founder born?
August 18, 1876
What inspired the founder to start Voorhees?
The founder was inspired after studying at Tuskegee Institute.
What is the oldest HBCU in South Carolina?
Claflin University (1869).
Who served as the third principal/Administrator?
Cyrus Campfield (1911-1912).
What item was donated or borrowed to start the school day?
A borrowed bell.
The founder married this gentleman.
Martin Manafee
What year did the American Church Institutes for Negros agreed to support the school - Episcopal Church
1924
What is the largest HBCU in South Carolina?
South Carolina State University.
Who served as the fourth Administrator?
Martin A. Menafee (1912-1916).
What building was used to open the school?
A room over an old store.
What year did the founder die?
December 14, 1906
How many acres did the founder first secure for the Voorhees Campus?
20
How many HBCUs are in the United States?
107 in 21 states.
This president served 16 years at Voorhees.
Dr. John F. Potts - The school's name changed to Voorhees College.
Name the teacher who donated her time?
Miss Jessie Dorsey.