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Respectfully submitted, Rev. Everette W. Powers
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SUPERINTENDENT OF MISSIONS REPORT
Report covers period from January 1, 1968 to July 31, 1968
Sermon's Preached
48
Individual Conferences
67
Group Conferences
17
Committee Conferences
27
Revivals
4
Sunday School Lessons
4
Audio Visual Aids
2
Church Services Directed
9
Ordination Services
2
Baptismal Services
2
Vacation Bible Schools
7
Study Courses
4
Associational Meetings
11
State Meetings
3
Institutional and Mission Services
6
Conversions
16
New Church Members.
Lynn. Powers -Missionary
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Miles Traveled
11,523
BAPTIST HOSPITAL REPORT
This is proving to be a full, exciting and difficult year at your Baptist Hospital. Any year is a full one when more than thirty thousand sick people are given medical service and Christian ministry, and more than 165,000 visits are made to the clinics of the hospital. In addition to this, more than 700 persons are receiving training in various fields of medical care and Christian service, and a vast amount of medical research is being done in the causes and treatments of the diseases which afflict us and our loved ones. The work which goes on at our Medical Center is big and import- ant business, touching the lives of a large part of the population of our state.
Serving people in this way is an exciting work. It is more so now as one watches the progress of the Development Program which is greatly to increase the capacity of the Medical Center to train and to serve. The new power plant, which will house the Engineering Department, including, maintenance shops, central electrical controls, emergency generator, plumbing, heating and air conditioning for the entire center, is scheduled to go into operation in October. The paramedical school building, which will provide the best in teaching facilities for the nine schools of the hospital, is due to be ready by next April. It will make it possible to double the capacity of these schools and to add new ones. The Medical School addition is to be ready by September, 1969, and will allow that school to enlarge by 35%.
Contracts are due to be let in October for the new patient building, which is to be completed in 1971. It will be a large structure with seventeen stories from the first basement, connecting with the present west wing and extending over the parking area to the rear. This building and the remodeling of the oldest part of the present plant will provide more than 200 new patient beds and greatly enlarged space and facilities for the business office and other offices and for examinations and treatment of patients.
The cost of this large Development Program is being provided by interested in- dividuals, corporations, foundations and government agencies, which recognize the valuable service our Medical Center is rendering and the urgent need for greatly en-
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FRIENDLY GROVE VES 1948
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HARLESS FAMILY
Standing-
David - Ballard- Wiley- Byrum -
Susan Eller a sister
Cissro Harless seated
All were outstanding Christian leaders in the church which they belong too.
Served as deacons, Sunday School Supt,. Sunday school teachers, singers, Mrs. Susan Eller was a leader in WMU work of her church.
This is not all the members of the family this group were together at this time.
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Theme: "CHRIST IN FAITH AND WORK"
Ashe Baptist Association
EIGHTY-THIRD ANNUAL SESSION
Meeting With
LANDMARK BAPTIST CHURCH August 14, 1969
FRIENDLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH
August 15, 1969
Eighty-Fourth Annual Session
Meeting With
LITTLE HELTON CHURCH
August 13, 1970
WARRENSVILLE CHURCH
August 14, 1970
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
WORDS OF APPRECIATION
We are happy and thankful that your interest in your association has rought you here today. We are involved in the greatest business on earth, hat of leading men, women, boys and girls to faith in Christ. Let us not t them down.
We appreciate the willingness of Landmark and Friendly Grove hurches in entertaining the Associational Meeting this year. We realize hat it isn't easy and we do appreciate their kindness. We would also like thank the Youth Choirs from Warrensville and Jefferson for singing for s as well as their directors, Mrs. Peggy Ashley and Miss Nancy Dickson.
FRIENDLY GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH Friday, August 15, 1969 MORNING SESSION
9:30 Worship: Hymn, Scripture, Prayer Rev. Lawrence Goodman (Pastor, Friendly Grove Church )
9:45 Recognition of Visitors and Announcements
9:50 The Association at Work in The Churches
1. Sunday School Joe Caparolie
2. Vacation Bible School Miss Mary Jordan
Rev. E. W. Powers
3. Training Union (Pastor, Old Fields and Friendship Churches )
4. Woman's Missionary Union Mrs. Richard Blackburn
5. Brotherhood Guy T. Shatley
6. Church Music Mrs. Delmer Childers
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Hymn: Jefferson Youth Choir Director, Miss Nancy Dickson
0:50 Report on Cooperative Program Rev. Paul Phipps
(Pastor, Glendale Springs Church )
1:00 Sermon Rev. Harold White
( Representative, Baptist State Convention of N. C.)
11:30 Report on Temperance and Public Morals Rev. Bill Burchette (Pastor, Midway Church )
Miscellaneous Business:
11:45 Sermon (Pastor, Phoenix Church ) Rev. Carl Witherspoon
Alternate
Rev. Frank Tucker
12:15 Adjourn For Lunch
Friday, August 15, 1969 AFTERNOON SESSION
1:30 Worship: Hymn, Scripture, Prayer Rev. Jimmy Caparolie
1:45 The Churches at Work in Social Services Rev. G. C. Burkette Report on Baptist Hospital Address: Dr. W. K. McGee Baptist Hospital Rev. Jack Pugh
2:10 Report on Children's Homes
Dr. W. R. Wagoner Baptist Children's Homes Mrs. F. L. Waddell
2:35 Report on Homes For The Aging Rev. Bill Poole, Superintendent, Winston Salem, N. C.
2:55 Hymn Jefferson First Baptist Youth Choir
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REV. GRADY A. HAMBY
Organizer and first pastor of the Friendly Grove Baptist Church. West Jefferson N. C.
Friendly Grove Baptist Church can ever be grateful along with other Baptist churches for his ministry among them.
He had the misfortune of being struck by a passing car. and was killed as he was crossin the road to his mail box.
His pastorial ministry in Ashe County and else where will live long over the years to come.
M. D. Hart
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Archie Hardin
FRIENDLY GROVE
Vacation Bible School
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GARLIN L.HART BEING BAPTISED
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
ADOPTED BUDGET 1969-1970
I. EDUCATION AND PROMOTION:
1. Sunday School $ 30.00
2. Training Union
30.00
3. Brotherhood
30.00
4. Music
15.00
5. Stewardship Promotion
15.00,
6. Bible School
50.00
7. V.B.S. Directors Supplement
250.00
8. Pastor's Conference ( Preacher's School) 100.00
9. Audio Visual 15.00
II. ASSOCIATIONAL OFFICE:
1. Office Equipment
85.00
2. Printing and Office Supply
125.00
3. Postage
125.00
4. Minutes
600.00
5. Upkeep and Cleaning
30.00
III. SALARIES AND ALLOWANCES:
1. Missionary
5,200.00
2. Retirement
400.00
3. Hospitalization
330.00
4. Life Insurance
40.08
5. Car Allowance
1,200.00
6. Clerk-Treasurer
100.00
7. Conventions and Conferences
300.00
IV. BUILDING AND EQUIPMENT:
1. Missionary Home
1,200.00
2. Utilities
500.00
3. Insurance On Missionary Home
77.00
4. Building Repair
100.00
V. MISCELLANEOUS:
1. Mission Projects
85.00
2. Miscellaneous
200.00
TOTAL $11,232.00
TREASURER'S REPORT
August 15, 1968 to July 31, 1969
INCOME SOURCE
ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONS
SPECIAL GIFTS
Apple Grove
$ 38.50
$ 9.00
Bald Mountain
110.00
93.00
Baptist Home
Beaver Creek-ยบ
Bethel
Big Flats 24.00
60.00
* Beaver Creek Pledge of $24.00 came in after books were closed and will be counted in next year's report.
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REPORT OF RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE
Whereas, the churches of the Ashe Missionary Baptist Association met for the eighty-third annual session August 14, 1969 at the Landmark Bap- tist Church and August 15, 1969 at the Friendly Grove Baptist Church. Be it resolved that we give thanks to, Landmark and Friendly Grove Baptist Churches who made the buildings and facilities available to the officers, speakers, committees, the members who have worked faithfully during the past year, to the ladies of these churches for the delicious meals prepared, and all others who have helped make the associational meeting a success.
Be it resolved that we express our deep appreciation to Rev. Bill Ballou for his dedication and faithful service to our association as Associational Missionary. Be it further resolved that we give thanks most of all to our Lord and Saviour for all the blessings that we have received during the past year. May we enter into the new year more dedicated to the ad- vancement of the Kingdom work here on earth.
Respectfully submitted, Joe Brown Rev. Frank Tucker
Rev. Lee Waddell
IN MEMORIAM
BALD MOUNTAIN-Mr. Dee Walton
BETHEL-Mrs. C. Walter Phillips
BRISTOL-Mrs. Rosie Waddell, Mrs. Louise Hooser
BUFFALO-Mr. Dillard Lewis
CHESTNUT HILL-Mr. Lester Sheets
CLIFTON-Mr. William Grant Richardson, Mr. John George Gilley FRIENDSHIP-Mrs. Callie Little, Mrs. Bertha Koontz
GRASSY CREEK-Mrs. Ida Graybeal, Mrs. Ruby Chandler, Mrs. Mollie Denny
HEALING SPRINGS-Mrs. Attie Hudler, Mr. Joe Blevins
LANDMARK-Mr. Darrel Ham, Mrs. Dora Jones
LAUREL HILL-Mrs. Elva Sage
LIBERTY GROVE-Mrs. Earl Taylor, Mrs. Anna Day MIDWAY-Mr. Ron Phillips
MOUNT OLIVE-Mr. Fred Perry
NORTH BEAVER-Mrs. Mary Julia Hurley
NEW RIVER-Mr. Robert Hudler
OBIDS-Mr. Thomas Gene Dillard
PILOT MOUNTAIN-Mr. Spencer Phillips
PINE MOUNTAIN-Mrs. Myrtle Potter, Miss Hattie Lewis
PLEASANT CHAPEL-Mrs. Mary Elliott, Mr. Lillard Elliott PLEASANT HOME-Mrs. Tena Deboard
ROCK CREEK-Mr. Avery Pope
SABBATH HOME-Mrs. Ella Goss, Mr. Wade Jones, Mr. Reeves Gilley STURGILLS-Mr. Richard Duvall, S.S. Supt .; Mrs. Mary Sturgill VALLEY HOME-Mrs. Anna Mae Flannery
WARRENSVILLE-Mrs. Emma Turnmire
WELCOME HOME-Mr. James Gordon Witherspoon, Mrs. Cosby Shatley, Mrs. Rhoda Goodman, Mr. H. T. Goodman
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ASHE BAPTIST ASSOCIATION
REPORT OF ASSOCIATIONAL MISSIONARY
Report Covers Period From August 1, 1968 To July 31, 1969
Sermons Preached
Individual Conferences
Group Conferences
Committee Conferences
Revivals
Sunday School Lessons
Audio Visual Aids
Church Services Directed
Ordination Services
Baptismal Services
Vacation Bible Schools
Study Courses
Associational Meetings
State Meetings
Institutional and Mission Services
Conversions
New Church Members
16 12
Newsletters Prepared and Mailed Miles Traveled
3,150 16,087
71 134 52 38 8 12 12 11 5 3 7 3 48 7 8
Associational Missions Are Missions, Too. It is a service to the churches, which comes as we seek to be "laborers together with God" to glorify Christ and to spread the wonderful message of redemption, and Christian growth which will demonstrate that care finds a way in reaching all people in Ashe Association and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Let us never forget that if we are to have a strong world missions program, we must have a strong base. We seek and need your continued support to Associational Missions.
May I take this opportunity to say thank you for everyone who has shared in any way in the Associational work. A special thank you is due our pastors with whom I have worked closely and enjoyed a fine relation- ship. To the various organizations and their leaders for their faithfulness in working during the year, and to all the churches in Associational effort, we say, for whatever has been accomplished, "To God be the glory."
Respectfully submitted, Wm. C. (Bill) Ballou
CHRISTIAN LITERATURE
In this day of emphasis on the need to reach people, it is important to recognize every resource possible. Good Christian literature can be invaluable in assisting a Christian in his responsibility of growing in knowledge. Christian literature becomes somewhat of a personal aid.
As we use Christian literature we must keep in mind that the literature is an aid which we use to learn Bible truths. The Scripture is our one authority. The Scripture is the unifying factor that heals differences of opinion. As long as we remember this, the Christian literature we use
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to supplement Bible study will remain a tool rather than a crutch.
All men are individuals with individual understanding and opinion; therefore, various interpretations are put forth. All of us can profit by listening to what others have to say about Biblical truths. We need to be well grounded in our own understanding of the Scripture so we will not be led astray by opinions.
Our Sunday School teachers and leaders form a great army of amateurs who have the most important teaching job on earth. They are not pro- fessionals. They have not made extensive studies of the Bible. They are not master of organized steps in how people learn. They do not have large libraries containing Bible-study books, books on Baptist history and missions, Bible dictionaries, and commentaries. The most important thing is that they are dedicated Christians. The least that a church would want to do is to provide quarterlies and other aids for them to use in this giant task.
The Sunday School Superintendent needs the "Sunday School Builder." The Training Union Director will expand his approach if he uses the 'Training Union Magazine." "Home Life," a Christian magazine for the family, can perhaps help to strengthen family ties.
Baptist organizations such as Woman's Missionary Society and Broth- erhood function more smoothly and are better organized when they use literature prepared for them.
With serious moral issued facing us on every hand, Baptist need an accurate and comprehensive source of information. Secular papers cannot meet this need. These papers cover so many things - sports, society, business, entertainment, national and foreign affairs. All too often religion is found only on a Saturday church page - if at all.
Perhaps the simplest and most economical way to get needed informa- tion into the homes of Baptist is through the "Biblical Recorder." Under the Church Budget Plan, this can be done for only a few cents a week.
May we let Christian literature, prepared by our denominational leaders, along with prayer and dedication, act as a compass to point the direction for our Bible study.
Aerial View of the Baptist Hospital Including New Addition
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Christian Higher Education
BEN C. FISHER, Secretary
Ben C. Fisher
Growing out of a background of numerous Convention Committees and Commissions dealing with matters relating to our Baptist Colleges, the Council on Christian Educa- tion was created in 1944; and, with only minor changes in organization and duties, has functioned as a coordinating Division of Higher Education for North Carolina Baptists ever since.
The membership of the Council consists of the Presi- dent, the Dean, and chairman of Board of Trustees of each of the seven colleges, the General Secretary-Treasurer of the Convention, the president of the Convention, the presi- dent of the General Board, the president of the W. M. U., and twelve members of the General Board constituting the Education Committee of the Board.
Since July 1, 1946, the Council has operated through an office with an Executive Secretary and an office sec- retary, now located in the Baptist Building at 301 Hills- boro Street, Raleigh, North Carolina.
The Council functions "for the correlation of the work and programs in the several educational institutions supported by the Convention." In addition to these general purposes, it is the duty of the Council to recommend the distribution of all Convention funds among the seven colleges and prepare and present the annual budget requests covering the needs of the colleges. Likewise, it promotes "plans for increasing the interest in and the support of these institutions."
Typical Meeting of the Council
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Campbell College
LESLIE H. CAMPBELL, President
Campbell College was founded in 1887 by James Archibald Campbell as Buie's Creek Academy. During the past decade the institution has experienced phenomenal growth from 397 students to more than 1600 students en- rolled in the fall of 1962. During the same period plant fa- cities have expanded by some $5,500,000.
The intervening years have produced great changes, such as the transition from a small local school in a rural community to a great southern academy; its transfer to de- nominational ownership by North Carolina Baptists in 1925; its advancement from academy to junior college in 1926; and more recently its growth into one of the state's larger church related, co-educational colleges.
Despite these structural and functional changes the Leslie H. Campbell college maintains its steadfast conviction that only Christ- ian education offers preparation for complete living. The same purpose, to keep educational opportunity financially available to all capable, worthy young people, guides the available to all capable, worthy young people, guides the institution as it faces the
future.
Beginning with the academic session 1962-63 the college began providing a full senior college course of study.
NEW SCIENCE BUILDING
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Chowan College
BRUCE E. WHITAKER, President
Chowan, the second oldest (1848) of North Caro- lina's seven Baptist colleges, is a fully-accredited, co- educational, two-year institution. It is dedicated to the training of Christian leaders - both lay and professional - who will serve well their churches, their communities, their denomination and the world.
Chowan's location, in the historic town of Murfrees- boro, is ideal; it is the only college, private or state-sup- ported, in the entire northeastern section of the state.
Traditionally a small college, Chowan has had a phe- nomenal growth over the past decade. Well over 700 stu- dents are enrolled each year. Forty-three dedicated and experienced men and women comprise the faculty. Nearly a dozen new buildings have been erected in recent years.
Chowan offers two years of work in the liberal arts- Bruce E. Whitaker sciences field, and in most of the pre-professional fields. Terminal offerings include business (secretarial, account- ing, business administration), civil technology, and graphic arts (printing). The school is experiencing splendid growth and development. Its goal is to provide quality education for all deserving youth.
NEW DORMITORY FOR GIRLS
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Gardner-Webb College
EUGENE E. POSTON, President
Gardner-Webb College, located at Boiling Springs in Cleveland County, was founded in 1905 as a Baptist high chool. In 1928, it was converted to a two-year college. It as admitted into the family of Baptist Colleges of North arolina and received accreditation by the Southern Asso- iation of Colleges and Secondary Schools in 1948.
The college is supported and operated by the Baptist tate Convention of North Carolina as a Christian college hose purpose is to develop quality Christian students ho think for themselves, and who will dedicate them- elves to the Christian way of life in the vocation of their hoice. Its entire program is conceived as an adventure in uality values. Thus selection is employed both in the ad- ission of students and in the choice of faculty and ad- inistration.
Eugene E. Poston
The academic program has been broadened from one holly liberal arts to include professional preparatory ourses that are transferable. The idea of service is kept in the forefront. Social vents and cultural activities enhance the development of a student body of some 50 which is co-educational.
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Meredith College
CARLYLE CAMPBELL, President
Meredith College, a senior liberal-arts college for women, has operated in the city of Raleigh as an agency of the State Baptist Convention since 1899. Located originally in the heart of the city, it moved to its present site, on a campus of 170 acres, in January, 1926.
Throughout its history the college has taken serious- ly its responsibility to the denomination as an institution with challenging academic standards, functioning as a community of Christian learners. It has fifteen departments of instruction, and offers the A.B. and B. Mus. degrees.
Current financial assets of the college are listed at $5,264,042.00. It has a capacity enrollment of 730 resident students, with approximately 100 other students living in or near the city. The 1961-62 student body registered from six foreign countries, seventeen states, and eighty North Carolina counties.
Carlyle Campbell
The college is now engaged in an expansion pro- gram, with a financial goal of $5,600,000, to provide additional endowment and fa- cilities for a student body of 1,000.
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Mars Hill College
HOYT BLACKWELL, President
Nestled in the mountains 19 miles north of Ashe- ville, Mars Hill College is located in one of the loveliest regions of the eastern United States. Nearby are such scenic attractions as Mt. Mitchell, Craggy Gardens, Chim- ney Rock, and Linville Falls.
It is the oldest educational institution in Western North Carolina on its original site, and it was the first school founded by Baptists west of the Blue Ridge Moun- tains. Established in 1856 as the French Broad Baptist Institute, it was chartered in 1859 as Mars Hill College.
The founders were pioneer citizens who wanted a school in which they could educate their children accord- ing to their faith. This aim is reaffirmed in the current college catalog: "Mars Hill College seeks to prepare Hoyt Blackwell young men and women for victorious personal living, for successful attainment in further study, for sympathetic and responsive social relationships, according to the al imperatives of Christ."
Mars Hill is largely a residence college with more than 90 per cent of its 1,- students living on the campus under the cultural and spiritual leadership of the lege. Sixty-one well-trained Christian men and women comprise the faculty, and rly 100 other staff members contribute to a positively Christian climate on the pus.
Currently in the process of conversion from junior to senior college status, s Hill is offering the junior year's curricula for the first time during the 1962-63 sion. About 175 juniors are enrolled.
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utiful mauntains, an invigorating climate, picturesque rack walls, and ralling hills cavered with big de trees and plenty af lavely bluegrass give Mars Hill Callege ane af the mast impressive campuses e faund in the state. Ta see a small gathering af students, utilizing the well-kept turf far seats, is a strange sight.
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Wingate College
BUDD E. SMITH, President
Budd E. Smith
In 1896, a dedicated group of Christian men with vision opened Wingate School in rural community of Union County. This was a school to meet the needs of young people from the first grade through high school. Quality and Christian emphasis were foundation stones and have continued to be foundation stones.
Wingate became a junior college in 1923, and since that time has attempted to meet the needs of young people through the efforts of a consecrated and well-trained faculty.
The student body of Wingate, a co-educational insti- tution, has grown rapidly in recent years from 192 students in 1954 to a present enrolment of 1012. The faculty con- tinues to emphasize quality in their own preparation and in that of the students.
Since 1956, the physical plant of Wingate has added seventeen new buildings and has completely reworked all of the old buildings on the campus. The growth of Wingate has been possible because of the generosity of Charles A. Cannon, who has been willing to match dollars given by others. He firmly believes in the value of good junior colleges such as Wingate. It is true that the lifeblood of Wingate is the Cooperative Program of North Carolina Baptists. Without this support, operation would be impossible.
The basic purpose in the thinking of the administration and faculty of Wingate is that young people shall be better prepared spiritually, mentally, socially and physic- ally to live lives of service. Wingate will continue to offer quality education in a Christian environment to deserving young people.
BUDD E. SMITH SCIENCE BUILDING
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Wake Forest College
HAROLD W. TRIBBLE, President
Wake Forest College was founded in 1834 by the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina at Wake For- est, North Carolina, and was moved to its new campus in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, in 1956. Its history has been one of triumph over uncertainty and hardship. Its philosophy is based on intellectual curiosity and rever- ence for things of the spirit. It is proud of its tradition of democracy and concern for individual freedom and indi- vidual Christian responsibility.
The undergraduate student body numbers about 2,500, with the professional and evening schools bringing the total enrollment to approximately 3,000.
Wake Forest offers the master's degree in a limited number of departments of the School of Arts and Sciences, the master of science degree in a limited number of de- Harold W. Tribble partments in the Bowman Gray School of Medicine and the Ph. D. degree in a limited number of departments in the medical school. It is expected that the graduate area will be expanded. In addition to the School of Arts and Sciences, the Medical School and the Graduate Division, Wake Forest has a School of Law and a School of Business Administration.
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