Highland College was a Christian

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college in

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, United States. It was located at 450 Avenue 64, Pasadena, California 91105.

History

Highland College was founded under the leadership of the Dr. Clyde J. Kennedy on May 4, 1950 as an agency of the

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. The Annandale Country Club property was purchased and used as the campus. Subsequently, Robert G. Rayburn became president. On March 1, 1955, Rayburn was dismissed. Consequently, a split occurred and led to the establishment of

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Notable alumni

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Leadership

* John E. Carson (1950-1952) * Robert G. Rayburn (1952–1955) * Lynn Gray Gordon (1955–1957) * Robert E. Kofahl (1957–unknown)

References

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