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Students

"Escape" From Treasure Island

his past year, LBC students inhabited Treasure Island for theseventh consecutive year What once heldthe entire student body, this year only temporarily housed 277 men and women.

Students enjoyed theoutdoor feeling ofliving on theIsland, which islocated inthemiddle oftheJames River They liked the privacy and quietness. There wasalso a close fellowship among the students that gave an atmosphere offamily living.

Then inOctober, themen students were moved from the Island toa newly completed dorm on Liberty Mountain The Island wastotally vacated onemonth later when thewomen studentswere alsomoved totheMountain.There were many mixed emotions; some students were glad tobe innewdorms while others were sadtoleave theplace ofso many memories. Nevertheless, moving off theIsland marked a turning pointin LBC history It meant that thecollege campus wasnow becoming a total reality