Living and Learning Centers

• Built in 1970 and was named in honor of Principal Joshua E. Blanton and his wife Linnie L. Blanton, who worked faithfully together from 1922 until 1947.  Blantons was constructed as a dormitory for women. Blantons Hall is the freshmen female residence Hall. Each room has two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two upper storage compartments. There is also a computer lab, a commons area, a shared laundry room, and a community bathroom/shower area per floor.

• Built in 1972 and was named for Sarah Louise Halmi.  She was a very active humanitarian and a staunch friend and supporter of Voorhees for many years. This building was constructed as a dormitory for women and a new dining hall facility for the campus.  Halmi Hall is now the freshman male residence Hall. Each room has two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two upper storage compartments. There is also a computer lab, a commons area, a shared laundry room, and a community bathroom/shower area per floor.

Built in 1970 and was named for Dr. William A. Battle.  The three-story building was constructed as a dormitory for women.  Dr. Battle was the founder of Okolona Industrial School in Mississippi. Battle Hall is still today the Upper-class female residence hall. Each room has two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two upper storage compartments. There is also a computer lab, a commons area, a shared laundry room, and a community bathroom/shower area per floor.

Built in 1972 and was named for two Episcopal churchmen, the Rt. Rev. William A. Guerry and the Rt. Rev. Kirkman G. Finlay. They were very instrumental in helping to bring Voorhees under the auspices of the Episcopal Church in 1924. Guerry Finlay is the Upper-class male residence hall.  Each room has two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two upper storage compartments. There is also a computer lab, a commons area, a shared laundry room, and a community bathroom/shower area per floor.

The second oldest building on the campus.  It was constructed in 1907 to be the trade building.  Over the years, it has served as both a men and women’s dormitory.  It was named after Martin A. Menafee who was the treasurer of Voorhees and the husband of Elizabeth Evelyn Wright the Founder. Menafee Hall continues today to be a co-ed residence hall. Each room has single or double accommodation, shared bathroom, and a shared living space. There is also a shared laundry room.

Dedicated in June 2016.  Dr. Cleveland L. Sellers, Jr. the President of Voorhees led the efforts in securing the financing of this building.  The building is designed to house students who excel highly in their academics. The Living and Learning Center is the residence hall for co-ed housing. Each suite has four single rooms, two shared bathrooms, and a shared living space. There is also a shared laundry room and commons area.