Bonner Hall was built in the 1970's and named after W.T. Bonner for his service as a friend to the college in the early days when the college was first experiencing growing pains!

By the late 1950s the college had grown to the point where sharing space with the high school was no longer practical, and local citizens approved a bond issue to build separate facilities. In short order, local voters were also asked to approve the creation of a junior college district, separate from the public schools, as well as a tax to support it.

Then as now, opinions about taxes were divided, and the proposition was defeated in initial balloting. But, with support from citizens like W.T. Bonner, who spoke out in a newspaper survey , the voters gave their approval in a subsequent election.

Mr. Bonner did more than just voice his support. He and his wife donated five acres of land on what was called Black's Hill west of town to help kick off construction of the new building.

The NCTC Board of Regents commemorated the Bonners' contributions by naming of the college's first Residence Hall. located on Bonner Road, in their memory.

The Bonners help turn the first spadeful of dirt at groundbreaking ceremonies while President John Parker looks on.

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