HPC held its first classes in 1890 and granted its first degree in 1895, to Robnett. In 1915, the yellow jacket was chosen by Carrie (Camp) Allen as the university mascot.
Thomas H. Taylor led the university through the Great Depression, which began two months into his presidency. Robert Mangrum, university historian of HPU, says it was apparent to Taylor at the 1930 Texas Baptist convention that HPU would have to close due to an inability to continue funding through the BGCT. A faculty prayer meeting was held upon his return to Brownwood, writes Mangrum, and it was decided that HPC would continue to operate with no deficits through the receipts and endowment interests.
Daniel Baker College, a Presbyterian college in Brownwood, consolidated with HPC in 1953. Taylor retired as the college's longest-serving president (26 years) after leading it through the Great Depression and helping the campus expand.
Guy D. Newman was named HPC's next president. Under his leadership, the Douglas MacArthur Academy of Freedom …
SAT EBRW 25%
450
SAT EBRW 75%
570
SAT Math 25th %
430
SAT Math 75th %
530
ACT Composite 25th %
18
ACT Composite 50th %
22
ACT Composite 75th %
25
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