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Gate Cottage (Fire on January 12, 2009)

Gate Cottage was destroyed by fire about 2:30 a.m. (January 12, 2009). This is one of Toccoa Falls College’s historic buildings. It housed the School of Counseling, Gate Cottage Restaurant, and falls gift shop. Cause of the fire is unknown. Click here to Share your thoughts on what Gate Cottage means to you. Read Gate Cottage Remembered by Dr. Wayne Gardner News Links Video from wyff4.com Photos from independentmail.com Photos from AccessNorthGa.com Gate Cottage (now) houses a dining room, gift shop, and the entrance to Toccoa Falls. The original Gate Cottage (Click on the photo to see Dr. Forrest standing

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Celebrating the Centennial: Honoring Dr. R. A. Forrest during Founder’s Week

During a wreath laying ceremony at the gravesite of Dr. R. A. Forrest on Monday, November 19, 2007, Toccoa Falls College president Dr. Wayne Gardner told those present that Dr. Forrest’s “entire mission in life was caught up in the desire to tell others about the saving grace of the Lord Jesus Christ.” Dignitaries from the Presbytery of northeast Georgia and the First Presbyterian Church of Toccoa, Georgia, placed a wreath at the Forrests’s graves honoring Dr. Forrest’s years of service in the church and the community. Throughout the years, Richard Forrest served not only as the co-founder of Toccoa

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Centennial Homecoming 2007

Highlights of this Centennial Homecoming! Members of the 1954 High School class gather for a photo after the dedication of the historical marker they helped to sponsor on the history of the bell. TFC president Dr. Wayne Gardner and TFAA president Patricia McGarvey unveil the first historical marker located in the center of campus. Alumni line up for the traditional barbecue picnic served on the green in the center of campus. After Friday evening’s homecoming basketball game, alumni celebrate the Centennial with a huge cake during the college’s birthday celebration. Martha (BC 50) and Wilson Donehoo (BC 50) enjoy the

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Centennial Fall Convocation

Toccoa Falls College Fall Convocation took place on the first day of classes—Monday, August 27, 2007 at ten o’clock in the morning in Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center. Professor Julio Vena prepares to place the college mace in position for the opening ceremony. Jordan Roedding leads worship during the opening moments of TFC’s Fall Convocation. College president Dr. Wayne Gardener challenges students to commit their lives, talents, and futures to the Lord’s work. (Click here to read his call of commitment to the students.) Dr. Wayne Gardner listens as students make their commitments. Group photograph of Professors Emeritus: (left

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Centennial Convocation

Toccoa Falls College Centennial Convocation took place on January 22, 2007 at ten o’clock in the morning in Grace Chapel and Performing Arts Center. The beginning of the processional with full academic regalia. The new Toccoa Falls College Flag which again features the college seal, this time in white on a royal blue background, the other school color. Dr. W. Wayne Gardner gave remarks. Mrs. Carolyn Eckman Ballard was the keynote speaker.

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February 26 & 27, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Wednesday, February 26, 1930 Off the coast of Africa Breakfast in our cabin as usual. Soft boiled

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February 24 & 25, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Monday, February 24, 1930 On the Atlantic 8:30 a.m. — This is the one meal we both

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February 22 & 23, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Saturday, February 22, 1930 Out on the Atlantic Just one week from today we expect to land

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February 8 & 9, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Saturday, February 8, 1930 The eventful day has arrived and we have had breakfast served in our

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February 19, 20 & 21, 1930

The Diary of Evelyn Forrest’s Trip to Palestine Wednesday Morning February 19, 1930 On board the SS Brazza (Editor’s note: During this phase of their

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