Ratliff Bell Tower

To view photos of the Ratliff Bell Tower as it was being built, CLICK HERE .
 
 Thousands have attended Central Baptist College since Old Main was replaced with the Harold E. Cooper Educational Complex in the fall of 1984.  Some have only heard the grand old stories and seen photos of majestic Old Main.  Others, multitudes in fact, did walk those graceful hallways and continue to talk about the building like it was an old friend.
 
The Tower is designed to replicate the architectural splendor of historic Old Main.  The Tower sits in the center of the campus providing a focal point, connecting the old with the new.  The college's branding campaign has been built around the new tower.
 
The Tower was named in memory of Tom Ratliff and in honor of Jo Ann Ratliff.  Tom went to be with the Lord on August 16, 2005. He was a retired public school administrator in the Conway and North Little Rock Public Schools having served 34 years in public education.  Jo Ann Ratliff, who also served many years and retired from public education, has been instrumental in supporting the bell tower. Their family has always loved and actively supported Central Baptist College.
 
There are still a few opportunities available for giving.  This would be a great, permanent way to honor or remember a friend or loved one.  Please consider buying a brick in the Legacy Walk or a gift for one of the naming opportunities below:
 

 Bell Tower Named Gift Opportunities

Bell Tower Exclusive Naming Rights - Sold ( C.E. "Doc" Toland Challenge)		$75,000
Pillar Naming - 1 available		$25,000 each
Legacy Walk Naming- 4 available (embedded stone) Sold Out		$10,000 each
Walk of Honor- Unlimited (embedded stone) - 2 available		$5,000 each
Legacy Walk: Buy-a-Brick - Unlimited To buy a brick, CLICK HERE		$100 each

The Legacy Walk

Lead the way to the Bell Tower by participating in the Legacy Walk.  The Legacy Walk offers you an opportunity to buy a brick for yourself, to honor someone special in your life or as a lasting memorial.  There is no limit on the number of bricks you can purchase for $100 each.
 
The walkways around the Bell Tower will be paved with the bricks to create the Legacy Walk.   Buy a Brick ... Create a lasting legacy at Central Baptist College and help fund the Bell Tower.  Our Development Office will notify whomever you select that he or she will be honored in the Legacy Walk.
 
 
Buy-a-Brick Campaign [PDF]