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The steps of Great Hall become immortalized by Hollywood as Monmouth serves as the backdrop for the 1982 film, \u201cAnnie.\u201d And as Monmouth celebrates its 50th anniversary in 1983, the school\u2019s athletics program officially joins Division I.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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1980s<\/h2>\n\n\n

Former equestrian team members ride horses outside of the Great Hall<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1980<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Samuel Hays Magill begins term as president and serves until 1993<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1982<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth College was the location for the film, \u201cAnnie\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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New Jersey Governor Brendan Byrne chats with Aileen Quinn during filming of \u201cAnnie\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Filming of the movie \u201cAnnie\u201d in the Great Hall<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Behind-the-scenes photos of \u201cAnnie\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Behind-the-scenes photos of \u201cAnnie\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Swimming scene filmed in the Great Hall\u2019s pool<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1983<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth College celebrates its 50th anniversary<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Students wearing 50th anniversary t-shirts<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Members of the Class of 1958 attended their 25th reunion<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1984<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Monmouth College leadership and trustees gather for a photo at Founders\u2019 Day<\/p>\n<\/div>

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1987<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Athletics Hall of Fame was established<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Rendering of Samuel E. and Mollie Bey Hall at Monmouth College<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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1988<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Former Athletics Director Joe Biedron proudly stands in front of Monmouth Athletics billboard<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Student Ellen Brennan \u201988 processes at commencement<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Historic Great Hall renovations<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Excitement about student move-in<\/p>\n<\/div>

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Alumni from the 1930s hold reunion in 1988<\/p>\n<\/div>

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