Good morning,
The Pennington Quadrangle, the area of campus used for Commencement and Matriculation, has a colorful history that many students and faculty do not know about.
In April of 2012, the Quadrangle was dedicated behind Old Main to the family of alumnus John C. Pennington ‘69. The Pennington Family’s association with Bethany College can be traced back more than a generation. John is the son of the late Charles F. Pennington and his wife Margaret (Pinkerton). The Pennington Quad once included a gymnasium, athletic fields, and even military barracks during World War II.’
Next time you walk past the Pennington Quadrangle between classes in Old Main or even during Commencement this May, imagine the Quad many years ago when Bethany was serving other generations. Bethany has evolved and grown over 175 years into a beautiful, historic College that we can all be proud of, and the Pennington Quadrangle has an honored role in that history.
