Prairie View A&M University reveals historical markers
- By Staff Writer
- Published 12/16/2009
- Education
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PRAIRIE VIEW- Prairie View A&M University officials, faculty, staff and students dedicated two historical markers on the university’s campus. The solid bronze, markers for Holley Hall and C.W. Luckie Hall were designed to educate the community and preserve the university’s history.
Founded in 1912, Luckie Hall was named in honor of late English and Latin professor C.W. Luckie. The facility which was nearly 12,000 sq. ft of useable space, first served as a men’s dormitory and was later used for administrative offices and classrooms.
Holley Hall served as a dorm for male freshman students from 1972 until 1999. The four-story facility was developed for approximately $3 million and included 16 large group lounges that were comprised of rooms for 48 residents.
The dormitory was demolished in 1999 due to its inability to accommodate the needs of the growing student population. In the fall of 2000, PVAMU and housing developer American Campus Communities, opened University College, a residential community designed to a provide comprehensive living and learning experience for first-year students on the land where Holley once stood.
On program for the C.W. Luckie Hall dedication was Student Government Association executive secretary Alyssa Rhodes, who delivered a welcome, Frank D. Jackson, mayor of the City of Prairie View and PVAMU governmental affairs officer, who poured libations in honor of the contributions and sacrifices that were made by those that once used and maintained the buildings. Marshall Brown, a professor of architecture, led the C.W. Luckie building dedication litany, while Lettie Raab, director of University College, facilitated the litany for Holley Hall.
At the close of both dedication ceremonies, students read the text featured on each marker and unveiled the markers, which had been covered in anticipation for the ceremonies. Sophomore Faydrian Pearson, a biology major, and Senior criminal justice major, LaToya Wolfe, helped unveil the marker for Luckie Hall. Miss University College Zakiyyah Willis and Mr. University College Roland Champine unveiled the Holley Hall marker.
Students, faculty and staff reveal PVAMU historical marker of Luckie Hall,
which was named in honor of late professor C.W. Luckie Hall who served as
vice principal, treasurer and an instructor of English and Latin.
PVAMU Public Relations
Founded in 1912, Luckie Hall was named in honor of late English and Latin professor C.W. Luckie. The facility which was nearly 12,000 sq. ft of useable space, first served as a men’s dormitory and was later used for administrative offices and classrooms.
Holley Hall served as a dorm for male freshman students from 1972 until 1999. The four-story facility was developed for approximately $3 million and included 16 large group lounges that were comprised of rooms for 48 residents.
The dormitory was demolished in 1999 due to its inability to accommodate the needs of the growing student population. In the fall of 2000, PVAMU and housing developer American Campus Communities, opened University College, a residential community designed to a provide comprehensive living and learning experience for first-year students on the land where Holley once stood.
On program for the C.W. Luckie Hall dedication was Student Government Association executive secretary Alyssa Rhodes, who delivered a welcome, Frank D. Jackson, mayor of the City of Prairie View and PVAMU governmental affairs officer, who poured libations in honor of the contributions and sacrifices that were made by those that once used and maintained the buildings. Marshall Brown, a professor of architecture, led the C.W. Luckie building dedication litany, while Lettie Raab, director of University College, facilitated the litany for Holley Hall.
At the close of both dedication ceremonies, students read the text featured on each marker and unveiled the markers, which had been covered in anticipation for the ceremonies. Sophomore Faydrian Pearson, a biology major, and Senior criminal justice major, LaToya Wolfe, helped unveil the marker for Luckie Hall. Miss University College Zakiyyah Willis and Mr. University College Roland Champine unveiled the Holley Hall marker.
Students, faculty and staff reveal PVAMU historical marker of Luckie Hall,
which was named in honor of late professor C.W. Luckie Hall who served as
vice principal, treasurer and an instructor of English and Latin.
PVAMU Public Relations