Tennessee Wesleyan College - Nocatula Yearbook (Athens, TN)

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MORE THAN In tht Spring of 1986, the Buildings and Grounds Committee of the TWC Board of Governors toured the college-owned home that students visit the most, the infirmary. Subsequently, interior repairs were planned for this classic old building to improve its appearance, usability and comfort. Aging plaster was removed from walls and ceilings, and holes were repaired using a wire-lacing technique similar to auto bonding. The renovations also included new bathroom fixtures, refinished floors and new cabinetry. One beautiful example of the newly refurbished infirmary is the patient examination room. Before remodeling, this room was drab and in poor repair. The room now represents both grace and lavish space, typical ot houses of this era.

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BLUE GOLD GO DAWGS! V

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JUST A NURSE Connie Akers As an expression ot our sincere appreciation, The Nocatula stall wotikl like to dedicate the 1988 Nocatula to Mrs. Carolyn ( oneida Clary Akers; or as most ol us know her, Connie, the nurse. Connie was born in Galax, Virginia, and grew up in nearby Hills ille, Her chiklhootl dream was to become a nurse, and this dream became a reality when Connie completed a B.S. in nursing from the Medical College of Virginia. After reaching this milestone, Connie accepted her first job as a nurse on the surgical floor of Schumpert Hospital in Shreveport while her husband Steve was stationed in Louisiana with the Air Force. She joined the staff ot Tennessee Wcsleyan more than 1.3 years ago. Connie ' s responsibilities as a college nurse range from giving students health information to transporting students to the hospital. Her house is also the school infirmary, and she often has students who are not feeling well as guests. She is always there, day or night, to give assurance and help. Students with health concerns are not the only people who benefit from Connie ' s abilities and enthusiasm. She is faculty advisor to Sigma Kappa and president of the Women of Wesleyan. She also serves the community as service manager tor the McMinn County Girl Scouts, an assistant Den Leader, and an assistant Cub Master at Ingleside School. In spite of these demands upon her, Connie always finds time to spend with her family: husband Steve and sons Nicholas (8), Nathan (5), and Zachary (1). The Nocatula staff wants to say, Thank you, Connie, ' ' ou put up with us when we nag about our ailments, you listen to us, and you watch out for us. We wish you the world ' s best. May God Bless You. I XL: The miracle of medicine. ML; Connie, Nicholas, Zachary, Nathan. I LL: Steven and Connie Akers. LR: A dear friend to us all, Connie Akers