Asheville Buncombe Technical Community College - Yearbook (Asheville, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 88 of the 1969 volume:

Asheville— Buncombe Technical Institute 340 Victoria Road Asheville, North Carolina 1969 — vol vii 2 ■% Goriten ts 3 a i ■ Cover President 4 Board 4 Trustees f= Admmistrdtiot) o Librarij 2 pivisions . fwftneeriiuf Technology Business £Ji� catior� „ detet-rt fl SCulinaru , ItuWtrial Vocational £ j ■ •« lAi« A 6 Tech 61 3 Thomas W. Simpson a The President’s Page Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute THOMAS W SIMPSON, Preside™ 340 Victoria Road ASHEVILLE, N. C 28801 Telephone 254-8185 1969 To the Reader: Those responsible for publishing this edition of the Mountain Tech have sought to capture the elusive memories that will recall what Asheville-Buncombe Tech means to each of us. For me, it began on a hot August day in 1959 when I opened the door to Room 808 of the City Building and began my job with the new Asheville- Buncombe Industrial education Center. In the course of the days, weeks, and months that followed to suddenly become years, we opened our campus on Victoria Road; we added staff and more buildings; we became a technical institute; we entertained distinguished visitors. The constant through all of this evolution has been the enthusiasm of those who came to study and the success of those who graduated. 1 recall with pride those first students who had foresight to realize what occupational education could mean and the faith in us to enroll in a new educational venture. With gratitude I can feel once more the firm handshake of each graduate and review subsequent employment records. 1 see with hope the future classes: the opportunities we will be able to offer those interested in paramedical fields and the continued updating of instruction and equipment in other curriculums. Perhaps ten years is a fitting time to look back, but it is an exciting time to look forward, too. In the coming months we expect both the paramedical and the administration buildings to be funded and construction to begin. We will be initiating new curriculums, helping new and expanding industries, and striving to achieve proper recognition of the quality programs we offer. We further envision a new engineering technology building and a learning resources -student center building to fulfill this phase of our master plan. No matter what your interest in our Institute is, we welcome you and invite you to visit us now in pictures and words as the 1969 Mountain Tech opens for your review, . . 4 W. W. SHOPE Chairman Ml 0 � , Board of Trustees Left to right : Joseph E. Belton , Ernest Mills, John M. fyijnolds, John W. Erichson, W.W. 5hope, John M. Barnes , William M. Morgan, J. Gerald Cowan, Coke Candler, Herbert Coman Hot pictured: John H. Giezentanntr, LEZerfoss T 5 1969 - TEN YEARS In the beginning Asheville Industrial Education Center had its beginning in 1959 when a bond was issued to locate two buildings on Victoria Road. Mr. Thomas W. Simpson assumed duties as director of the center in 1 960 and is its president today. Plans were completed and classes began in 1961. With the exception of Practical Nursing, all curriculums were housed in two functional buildings on a nineteen acre tract of land owned by the Asheville City Board of Education. In 1963 the Industrial Education Centers of North Carolina upgraded other types of edu- cation facilities through an act of the General Assembly. The Center immediately stepped forward into the new title and status of Asheville- Buneombe Technical Institute. This was granted in January, 1964, along with the right to award Associate in Applied Science Degrees to students completing the prescribed twenty-one month curriculums. Governor Terry Sanford on campus. - TEN YEARS A third building, with a design similar to the original two, was completed later in 1964. In June of the same year, the transfer of administrative jurisdic- tion from the Asheville City Board of Education to the local Board of Trustees was completed. In 1965 three extension units of the Institute were approved and later obtained independent status. The class of 1965 was addressed by the Honorable Luther Hodges as he visited the campus and gradua- tion ceremony. 7 Approval for funds for a fourth building hous- ing a hotel-motel complex came in 1965-66. It houses the business curricula and hotel-motel and food service program. Culinary Technology began its program in 1968 and will eventually serve meals to the student body. Besides the formal education program, Asheville Tech began its extra-curricular activities. The first Miss Asheville Tech was crowned in 1966. The contest was organized by the yearbook staff and has been an annual event since. The contestants are full-time students and are nominated by the student body. Miss Asheville Tech of 1969 was crowned at a dinner-fashion show which was enjoyed by all attending. During the 1967-68 school year, the Student Activities Committee was formed. This group of faculty members coordinated the student activities which were to use school facilities. Students were urged to present ideas for activities to this com- Plans for the thud building are reviewed, mittee, which would in turn review the conditions and partially finance it. In the spring of 1968, a dance was he ld in the cafeteria; another is planned for the spring of 1 969. Interest in sports prompted a basketball tournament to be held in the spring of 1968. With the approval of the Student Activities Committee, trophies were given to the winning teams and their members. In the future perhaps Asheville-Buneembe Technical Institute may compete in inter-collegiate competition. TEN YEARS 8 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute is aware of the increasing demands for technically trained people and is expanding to meet that demand. Its services are spreading into many fields to serve business and industry in North Carolina. What does the future hold for Asheville- Buncombe Technical Institute? A Paramedical Cen- ter is planned and will be under construction soon. Also in the plans are an administration building to house the library and student center and an engineering technology building. The Institute was visited by an accreditation team in 1968 and will eventually become accredited. As great as the past growth has been, it will be even greater in the years to come. And now, let’s begin on our second ten. 9 Administration HARVEY L. HAYNES JOHN W. DAVIS JOSEPH B. EDWARDS BREWSTER C. ADAMS RAY BAILEY Dean of Dean of Student Dean of Dean of Evening Business Instruction Services Occupational Programs Manager Fdurntion JAY CANTER Area Consultant for Hospitality Training JAMES R. COX Director of Hotel- Motel-Foot Service KATIE C. DAVIS THOMAS HANSEN FRANCES JOHNSON Acting Librarian Counselor Registrar JOHN D. LANE Area Consultant for Supervisory Development Training RAYMOND E. SAWYER Director of Adult Basic Education LOWELL SMITH Coordinator, Learning Lab TYRUS E. WEST Dean of Continuing Education JAMES R. WINNING Director of Medical- Dental- Allied Health Education Administrative Secretaries JANE SMITH Administrative Assistant JANICE AWALD Switchboard Operato- HELEN BOWERS Bookstore Manager ROSANITA DAWKINS Secretary PIPPA DOLEN Secretary to Area Consultants PATRICIA FARR Bookkeeper JESSIE GOFORTH Bookkeeper BARBARA KITCHENS Secretary MOZELLE MOORE Secretary CHARLENE NOBLETT Secretary Switchboard Operator EMMA PATE JO ANN RAY CAROLYN SHOTWELL Secretary Receptionist Secretary Evening Secretary The Library In 1961 Asheville-Buncombe Technical Institute’s first library went into operation. It contained only 300 volumes and a few periodicals which had been adopted from the Asheville City Building and moved into a little room in A-Building. Lacking a full-time librarian, the staff developed their own cataloging system, shelved these treasured volumes, and made them available to the student body. The A-B Tech students and the high school students who attended the institute for trade credits utilized the library and in 1962 it expanded across the hall into A-l . It wasn’t until 1963 that the library received its first state support. With a hearty welcome, a representative from Raleigh came to the Institute and set up the Dewey Decimal cataloging system. The Institute received its first books for professional use both in technical and trade curriculums. For the first time, we were recognized and appreciation flowed freely. Books began coming out of a central processing system in Raleigh where they were already catalogued and ready to receive the school seal and be shelved. 12 The library was prosperous and grew steadily, and when the plans for D-Building were drawn up, there was a home for this library. A wealth of six thousand volumes now occupies the library shelves and are utilized by the student body for study, research, and reading. The library at Asheville -Buncombe Tech does have a history! But it also has a future, for someday it will be a learning lab, a resource center, an audio visual room, and a study area. The past nine years are just a fragment of the strength and wealth that our library holds for those who choose to search into its rewarding depths. 13 14 Chemical Engineering Technology (CHM) Civil Engineering Technology (CIV) Drafting and Design Technology (DFT) Electronics Technology (ELN) Industrial Engineering Technology (IE) Mechanical Engineering Technology (MT) The Division of Engineering Technology combines theory with a great portion of practical exercise so that when encountered with a problem of an engineering nature, he may draw on his resources of knowledge and experience to arrive at a workable solution. Electronics Technology provides a firm background in electronics theory, with practical application of the theory in well equipped laboratories. Students concentrate studies on transistors, amplifiers, modulators, multivibrators and other circuits, as well as computers and other similar apparatuses. The Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum provides instruction in the principles of machine design and application. The student studies characteristic metal and processes required to give machines motion. He makes a complete drawing of machines parts which are later used in shop in the actual creation of these parts. The Civil Engineering Technology course prepares a student to participate in the planning and supervision of duties required in various types of construction, from surveying, soil testing, and estimating costs to the supervision of construction and order of construction. The Industrial Engineering Technology curriculum is involved with time and motion study as it pertains to industry. He studies the methods whereby man and machine are used more efficiently in production. This may involve materials handling, placement of equipment, and production schedules. The Chemical Engineering Technology course of studies involves the fundamentals of general and organic chemistry. The student studies methods used in the modern laboratory and is subjected to hours of practical experiments becoming thoroughly familiar with procedures such as extraction, distillation, and heat transfer. The Drafting and Design Technology student learns the techniques of producing a drawing which will be universally interpreted. He learns to visualize an object before it exists and draws it to scale so that from these drawings the piece may be constructed. Since he constructs drawings related to many engineering fields, he must possess a working knowledge of these fields so that he may correctly interpret engineering applications. 15 ROBERT MORRELL Chairman Chemical Engineering Technology Precise work is the keyword in chemistry. “Do what you oughta; pour the acid in the water.” Little Willie drank his milk And he asked his mom for more. She just chuckled when he did. It was H2SO4. In the laboratory the students have developed a new compound of Carbonic helium Molybcury with a bond of Tellurium Carbide of Hydrogen. It is stated chemically as CHe 2 M.TeCH3. 16 Civil Engineering Technology RICHARD D. CROOM Chairman Determination of a soil ' s Liquid limit 17 A class project was construction of two scaled model bridges. Drafting and Design Technology PHILIP LEESE Chairman Robert Barnes - «• Uniformity in drafting procedure is necessary so that a drawing will be correctly interpreted by others. B. STEVENS CREASMAN Chairman Harold Hamrick Electronics Technology Say, what channel IS this? An elect ronics student gets thorough training in circuit design and use of equipment. 19 James Rhea Mechanical Engineering Technology A combination of theory and demonstration helps to clarify engineering problems. 20 CHM-CIV-DFT— Seniors Roger Hamilton James Scruggs Gregory Byrd Ralph Edwards Robert McDonald CHM CHM CIV CIV CIV William Middleton Robert Parker James Stroupe Ernest Sutton Jack Wright CIV CIV CIV CIV CIV Joseph Edwards Robert Fowler Cortez Freeman Larry Grogan Jennifer Hannah DFT DFT DFT DFT DFT Francis Hayes DFT Terence Hunter DFT Steve Kinsland DFT Charles McCormick DFT Bruce McIntosh DFT DFT-ELN — Seniors Donald McClure DFT Nathaneal Metcalf DFT James Passmore DFT William Sheppard DFT Maurice Snyder DFT David Stansell DFT David Allen ELN Joseph Browning ELN James Causey ELN Richard Davis ELN Charles Fox ELN Franklin Griffin ELN Jerry Hayes ELN Alvin Hobgood ELN Randall Lance ELN John McConnell Wayne McCray George McPeters William Moore ELN ELN ELN ELN Gary Odom ELN 22 ELN-MT — Seniors Tom Rogers MT Larry Collins MT Dale McCrary MT Ronald Wilson MT Dennis Warren ELN Edgar Hooper MT Johnny Massie MT 3 Bobby Riggins ELN Paul Fore MT David Stiles ELN James Harding MT Carl Wiggins ELN CHM-CIV-DFT — Juniors Gail Ayers, CHM John Bullman, CHM Susan Carroll, CHM Susan Czarnecki, CHM Perry Duckett, CHM Bill Eller, CHM Neal Hawkins, CHM Clifton McCrary, CHM Boyd Banks, CIV Rudy Carson, CIV Michael Evans, CIV William Hensley, CIV James Hutchins, CIV Douglas Jones, CIV Richard Joyce, CIV Ronald Muckelvene, CIV Jonathan Phillips, CIV Ronald Smith, CIV Alan Styles, CIV Ellis Thomas, CIV James Ballew, DFT Charles Bancroft, DFT Ronald Bradley, DFT Allan Culberson, DFT Ronald Justus, DFT Larry King, DFT Ronald Owens, DFT Maurice Ramsey, DFT Larry Reece, DFT William Reese, DFT P 4R 24 DFT-ELN -IE — IE — Juniors James Rice, DFT William Ruth, DFT Randy Saunders, DFT William Sharpe, DFT Patsy Sherlin, DFT Danny Thomason, DFT Fred Walser, DFT Robert Wright, DFT Jacinto Batista, ELN Michael Chandler, ELN Arthur Cox, ELN Albert Cunningham, ELN Larry Fortner, ELN Douglas Hampton, ELN Paul Hansen, ELN Bill Hines, ELN Jerry Joyner, ELN Danny KimbalL ELN Max Liles, ELN Smith Lingerfelt, ELN Thomas McElrath, ELN Kirby McLamb, ELN Edward Osteen, ELN Harry Swilling, ELN Alvin York, ELN Leonard Allen, IE Bruce Ballard, IE Robert Ballard, IE Tommy Chapman, IE Lloyd Eastland, IE 25 IE — Juniors Samuel Edney, IE Peter Hall, IE Robert Lewis, IE Gary McElroy, IE Charles Metcalf, IE Lloyd Moore, IE Bartley Reece, IE Roger Shook, IE William Shores, IE Paul Whitmire, IE Dwight Wiles, IE Something familiar? The paving was a big improvement. 26 The big day . . . Graduation in August 27 28 Saainm fducatcMt Business Administration (BUS) Data Processing (DP) Secretarial Science (SEC) All of the areas of study in the division of Business Education are concerned with the functions of the business world. New techniques and methods which are important to a modern business are studied here. The Data Processing curriculum provides functional competence in the application of data processing systems. The student is subjected to a variety of programming languages, and an introduction to business machines and to data processing computers. Extensive laboratory practices allow a student to become familiar with the languages and procedure necessary to enter one of today’s most promising fields. The Business Administration Curriculum involves understanding the principles of organization and management in business operations, development of skill in effective communications. It is concerned with the attainment of a knowledge of human relations as they apply to successful business operations in our rapidly expanding economy. Graduates may enter fields of business such as accounting-book- keeping, advertising, banking credit, finance, transportation, insurance, and communications. The Secretarial Science curriculum outlines a program that provides training in accepted procedure required in the business world. She must have a high degree of responsibility because she has access to confidential material. The executive secretary is not only proficient in typing and shorthand but must be familiar with office machines. The executive secretary’s position often requires her supervision of other people which makes an ability to work with others necessary. 29 Business Administration DONALD J. ROBINSON Chairman Fundamentals of taxes are studied. Albert I-’reeman Ronald B. Sluder $ g 30 N. E. GOODE Chairman Olin Wood Data Processing You may “Sprechen Sie” in your land Or “Parlez Vous” a? a million or more can; But this is DP And in here, you see, We converse only in Fortran. Punching data cards. Oh, you only got 93 errors! First, you push this button. 31 Secretarial Science Much practice is necessary in developing efficient shorthand. SARA MORRIS Chairman Jewel McDaniel BUS-DP — Seniors Rosanita Dawkins BUS James P. Greene BUS Michael N. Greene BUS Jon S. Hall BUS Terry G. Hamlett BUS Michael E. Moore Roy C. Moore Jerry H. Morrow George D. Parker Clarence D. Ray BUS BUS BUS BUS BUS Dennis S. Ray BUS Jennifer Rudd BUS Michael H. Sheldon BUS Janice L. Watson BUS Vick E. Whitley BUS DP-SEC SEC — Seniors SEC — Seniors Louise Robinson SEC Sandra K. Sultana SEC i Sara J. Seaney SEC Gwendolyn S. Shaw SEC Carolyn D. Shope SEC BUS — Juniors Mack B. Bennett, BUS James D. Buckner, BUS Bruce M. Buxton, BUS James A. Byrd. BUS Marris S. Byrd, BUS Vince Cipriano, BUS Allen A. Dunlap, BUS Eddie H. Edwards, BUS Larry W. Franklin, BUS Richard A. Gibat, BUS Stephen L. Gibson, BUS Thomas E. Gibson, BUS Patricia A. Grady, BUS James R. Hall, BUS Jerry A. Harris, BUS Charles R. Hensley, BUS Shelia A. Honeycutt, BUS Monte R. Hunnicutt, BUS Bruce D. Jennings, BUS Dennis L. Lafevers, BUS 35 BUS-DP — Juniors Gladys Logan, BUS Julian Lowery, BUS Theodore McCrary, BUS Dianna Miller, BUS Vickie Morrison, BUS Buren Price, BUS Paula Queen, BUS Phillip Quinn, BUS Eugene Ray, BUS Joseph Roberts, BUS Sara Roberts, BUS Joyce Roper, BUS Harold Silver, BUS Claude Smith, BUS Richard Smith, BUS David Sparks, BUS Michael Thompson, BUS James Thomas, BUS Kokeeta Waddell, BUS Kenneth Wilson, BUS Charles Wise, BUS Leon Worthy, BUS John Baumgarner, DP Leigh Brittain, DP Barbara Burris, DP David Caldwell, DP Michael Carter, DP Chester Chappell, DP Dave Davis, DP Carolyn Elliott, DP 36 DP — Juniors John Gibbs, DP William Guthrie, DP Patricia Hall, DP Robert Hall, DP Sharon Hurst, DP Charles Johnson, DP Douglas Johnson, DP William Johnson, DP Bruce Little, DP James Mason, DP Dwyn McCall, DP Ireland McCall, DP Rebecca Morrow, DP Frederick Muller, DP Undena Northcutt, DP Ulus Parham, DP Willa Pinner, DP Lynda Reid, DP Joyce Riddle, DP Margaret Riddle, DP Darius Robertson, DP Marcia Robertson, DP Leslie Smith, DP Linda Stout, DP Kay Tritt, DP Anna Wallen. DP Stephen Wyatt, DP Bennie Wilkins, DP Homer Wilson, DP L. J. Woody, DP 37 SEC — Juniors Linda Baldwin, SEC Ethel Beveridge, SEC Linda Blevins, SEC Jane Buckner, SEC Patricia Carver, SEC Shirley Dalton, SEC Margaret Fisher, SEC Peggy Gratz, SEC Sherrie Hendricks, SEC Sandra Horn, SEC Faye Hughes, SEC Jacqueline Jackson, SEC Patricia Jenkins, SEC Sandra Jones, SEC Deborah McCurry, SEC Joy McCurry, SEC Sandra McMahan, SEC Geralding Payne, SEC Susan Plemmons, SEC Judy Poplin, SEC Donna Presley, SEC Brenda Roberts, SEC Linda Roberts, SEC Penelope Silvers, SEC Patricia Smith, SEC Joyce Taylor SEC Linda Wilkie, SEC Pamela Youngblood, SEC 38 Redtaujuuit fdutattwi Culinary Technology (CUL) Hotel-Motel-Restaurant Mgt. (HMF) The courses within the Hotel-Motel-Food Service Curriculum are taught and applied in a fully equipped model fourteen unit motel located in the right wing of D-Building. The students also gain experience in local hotels and motels that employ them part-time. The Culinary Science curriculum requires a student to become highly skilled in the art of cooking. The course presents many different types of experiences from soups to bakings. The students purchase food, plan menus, prepare food, and serve it under production requirements. Special skill for gourmet cooking is required. 39 FREDERICK JOHNSSON Chairman Hotel-Motel Restaurant Management The efficient management of a hotel motel is the goal of these students. I’m now in business in my new motel. A weary traveler in the dark does loom. He comes into the lobby, sets down his suitcase, And demands noneuphoniously “Gimme a room.” Preparation for food show in Charlotte. ROBERT G. WERTH Chairman Ann Cooley Culinary Technology HMF — Seniors Edward G. Altland HMF William B. Helton HMF John R. Fytle HMF Frederic A. Miller HMF Janice E. Gentry HMF 42 CUL-HMF — Juniors Elta E. Forster, CUL Larry W. Hayes, CUL Dorothy L. Henry, CUL Iris M. Hollifield, CUL Madeleine G. Rogers, CUL Beulah A. Walker, CUL Thais S. Wiener, CUL Gregory L. Banner, HMF William V. Clontz, HMF Norman S. Clubb, HMF Spaghetti sauce in the making. Ronnie P. Cohn, HMF Anthony D. Coudriet, HMF Michael S. Demos, HMF Ralph K. Ellison, HMF Douglas R. Ledford, HMF Lawrence A. Lewis, HMF James J. Shotwelk HMF Alvin R. Teague, HMF Wilson S. Yerger, HMF And Away We Go! 43 44 faduAt Ual aad l mt ma fdumi, m Air Conditioning-Refrigeration (AHR) Automotive Mechanics (AUT) Carpentry and Cabinet-Making (CAR) Diesel Engines and Hydraulic Systems (DSL) Machine Shop Tool and Die (MEC) (TDM) Welding (WLD) The Industrial and Vocational Education Curriculum offers a variety of courses on a one year basis. Each area of study is designed to prepare the trade student to enter a field of employment with confidence and skill. Students enrolled in these areas will spend the majority of their time in well equipped shops and laboratories becoming proficient in the use of tools, instruments, and equipment common to their trade. Supporting instruction in mathematics, English, blueprint reading, and other courses will enhance the students ' ability to become a total individual with a proper attitude toward his work. The most rapidly expanding area of employment is in the metal field. The Machine Shop curriculum provides extensive experience in the set-up and operation of machines currently found in modern industries. Welding Courses provide a sound training program of the skills involved in welding along with a background of technical information needed by the modern welder. Automotive Mechanics provides thorough training in theory as well as the manual skills in serving, testing, diagnosing, and repairing modern automobiles. The principles of air conditioning and refrigeration and their control devices are learned through practical projects used throughout the Air Condition-Refrigeration course. The Diesel Engines and Hydraulic Systems course provides a firm background in engines and hydraulic systems, as well as electrical, steering, fuel, suspension, cooling, and lubrication systems. The Carpentry and Cabinet-Making curriculum is designed to subject a student to the fundamentals of carpentry work and the basic procedure of cabinet making. Students will begin with the basic hand tools and progress into the woodworking machines found in industry. Tool and Die Making is a course designed to start an advanced machinist into the elementary requirement of tool and die making and progress into more complex dies, jigs, and fixtures, guages, and other applications. 45 Air Conditioning — Refrigeration Shop experience is invaluable here. ■ 46 Automotive Mechanics CHARLIE NOBLITT Chairman If you don’t like oil on your hands, this is not for you. 47 Carpentry and Cabinet Making ‘ ■ i 48 ROBERT ISRAEL Chairman ! Diesel Engines and Hydraulic Systems Students hard at work. 49 Machine Shop A®? ' ««« a W. J. Davis 50 Tool and Die Making ALBERT AWALD Chairman You break your neck to go to school and why? You could just lie around the pool and sigh, But you have made yourself a rule and try To pass the two-year course of Tool and Die. STANS SLUDER Chairman Welding 52 Kenneth Anderson J. B. Arrington William Bradley Dennis Coates Ray Craig Sherrill Dutton AHR AHR° AHR AHR AHR AHR Donald Ferguson Bobby Gentry Michael Gillespie Robert Hammett Ronald Hullett Jerome Israel AHR AHR AHR AHR AHR AHR Kenneth McBee Jesse Osteen Larry Robinson Frank Westall Michael Baldwin Gerald Banks AHR AHR AHR AHR AUT AUT Lee Roy Banks John Brown Russell Corn Larry Davis Paul Davis Paul Edwards AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT 53 AUT-CAR-DSL — Seniors Lail C. Garren Riley L. Gibson David B. Gillespie William Gillis Sammy Hicks Lowell Jenks AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT Charles Johnson Bobby Keith Douglas King John Nolan Roger Porter Richard Rice AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT AUT D. C. Robinson Glenn Robinson Harold Biddix Dennis Kelly Gerald Metcalf Tony Morgan AUT AUT CAR CAR CAR CAR Johnny Stone Randall Ballinger Jimmy Brackett Roger Crawford Randolph Crowell Stanley Deweese CAR DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL 54 DSL-MEC — Seniors Stanley Ducker Michael Edney Jackie Fleming Steve Harrison Campbell King David Landreth DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL DSL William Trexler George Wilson Larry Yelton Gary Bell Troy Banks Charles Barnwell DSL DSL DSL MEC MEC MEC Johnny Bryant Joseph Buckner Ray Buckner Duane Carmack James Childers Sammy Coates MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC Lyndon Davis Bobby Debruhl Jeter Duck John Ezell Robert Fisher Jerry Franklin MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC 55 MEC — Seniors Robert L. Hagan Vic Haney Victor Hensley Norman Huntley Leonard Hyams George Jackson MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC Robert E. Kanupp Danny McCall Otis McCall Richard McCurry Terry Middleton Larry Moore MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC Stanley Nelson Norman Nichols Charles Pace James Parham Steve Parris William Pressley MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC Walter Randall William Reed Lee Revis Lawson Summerrow Annis Tuck Raymond Tweed MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC MEC 56 MEC-TDM-WLD — Seniors Janney Husebo WLD Jack Kennedy WLD Ronald Lowery WLD Travis Orr WLD David Rice WLD Patrick Wilcocks WLD Larry A. Ward MEC Ronnie Brown TDM Norman Smith TDM Arnold Worley MEC R ichard Brevard TDM Ted Tipton TDM Ronnie Worley MEC Thomas Bryson TDM John Wilson TDM Richard Bell WLD — — Ray Bryson WLD Reginald Bell TDM Curtis James TDM Larry Hughey wld Clarence Allison TDM Leonard Howell TDM Frederick Allison TDM William Howie TDM 57 A HR-A UT-MEC-TDM - WLD— Juniors Tyrone Means, AHR Gary Watkins, AHR Billy Beck, AUT Luther Harwood, AUT Rufus Myers, AUT Edward Ownbey, AUT Cecil Riddle, AUT Junior Wilson, AUT Harold Ayers, MEC Billy Bryant, MEC Robert Bryant, MEC James Creasman, Jr., MEC Joy Henderson, MEC Arley Mills, MEC Fred Wilkie, MEC Ronald Youngblood, MEC Malcolm Brown, Jr., TDM Russell Coffey, TDM Donnie Elliott, TDM David Gilliam, TDM Donald Rix, TDM Kenneth Ayers, WLD Jack Barnett, WLD Kenneth Saxton, WLD 58 When can one study when his thoughts are continually drawn to the weather’s threatening skies? - conversation excerpts which include “it sure looks like it” and “I have to drive to Burnsville” fill the corridor and classrooms as the sky turns heavy-laden - the first flake has barely settled softly upon the ground before someone alerts others to “look outside” - the white blanket begins to settle over everything in view as the mountains become truly a winter wonderland — all caused by those silent invaders of the winter sky - known collectively as . . . snow. 59 General Education Toby Shook Mathematics Paul Reynolds Math and Business Paul Lentjes Physics Michael Holcombe Mathematics “Is your father home, little girl?” “No, he ain ' t here.” “He AIN ' T here? My, where is your grammar?” “Oh, she ain’t here, either.” Thomas Gaffigan Mathematics Rex Blakeney Physics and Electricity Chase Ambler Physics 60 Richard White Maxie Welch, Jr. Business Sociology, Psychology, English These courses are vital to supplying the student with basic knowledge which he will use in his major course of study. They also help to “round” him out— give him general knowledge of the world he is about to enter. The success of his career is not necessarily due solely to his knowledge of his major field, but may partially be dependent upon many related factors, such as ability to express himself and to completely understand an assignment. Kathryn Morris English James Hurley English Jeanne Cox English 61 Learning Lab r A Learning Lab can be best defined as an accumulation of commercially available pro- grammed or self-instructional materials especially designed to meet the academic needs of adults from the first grade through the sophomore college level. The Learning Laboratory concept was developed with over ninety courses available through programmed instruction. This frame- work includes basic education courses, such as reading, writing, and arithmetic all the way to the two-year college parallel program, and in some areas, to the four year college level. The Learning Laboratory is open to the general pub- lic a nd there is no charge for study in the lab. 62 Medtcat- Penfat mi ' dAfltedf etM Pdtica wi Diploma School of Nursing (RN) Practical Nurse Education (PNE) The Medical-Dental and Allied Health Education curriculum engulfs two nursing programs, Licensed Practical Nurses and Registered Nurses. Campus work parallels with practice in Memorial Mission and St. Joseph Hospitals. Students are placed in one-year programs for practical nursing on the basis of pre-entrance tests, aptitude tests, and personal interviews. Upon completion she enters practice, usually under the supervision of a registered nurse. A three-year curriculum is offered the registered nurse. Only the first-year students attend classes on campus and complete their training in hospitals, child care centers, and other facilities. Upon completion the student nurse is eligible for the state registration examination. 63 ' V-V DAVID F. WOLFE Chairman Natural Science Department Diploma School of Nursing Even training in logical thinking is required. 64 The ultimate goal of the Practical Nurse is the care of the patient. Practical Nurse Education JOYCE GOUGE JO ANN HOLDERMAN RUTH W. GEDDINGS Chairman RUTH G. DIGGES 65 RN Joyce Cody RN Yvonne Cogdill RN Paulette Cooper RN S ' ii Mary Durfee RN June Ensley RN Nell Gavin RN Phyllis Hardin RN Joyce Hill RN Norma Metcalf RN 66 RN-PNE Gay Shirley RN Phyllis Stepp RN Brenda Walker RN i Joyce Wicks RN Dannia Southerland RN Evena Stamey RN Emily Conley PNE Loretta Cook PNE iJN, % k Patricia Allen PNE Jo Wilson RN Betty Chambers ’ PNE Charlene Worrill RN Shirley Allman PNE Joan Collins PNE Robyn Carter PNE Clarice Allison PNE Mary Austin PNE Bettye Conley PNE r Joyce Burgin PNE Sharon Eller PNE Gayla Boone PNE 67 PNE Venus Hudgens PNE Arrowanna Jones Carol Jones Catherine Laughter Joyce Mace PNE PNE PNE PNE Rebecca Maltry PNE Betty Metcalf PNE Nancy Mosley PNE Clara Nearer PNE Mary Parker PNE Ella Philson PNE i Ann Pohlman PNE 68 The Mountain Tech Staff Jean and Cozette making an editorial decision. Mr. Croom and Mr. Morrell select snapshots. Mr. Hurley, Jennifer, and Janice discuss the financial status. “No Border On Cartoon.” “We are already five weeks overdue!!” TTT f Linda Wilkie, Kay Tritt, Leslie Smith, Margaret Riddle, Sandra McMahan, Jan Gentry, and Gail Ayers. Miss Asheville Tech and her Court 70 Miss Asheville Tech 1969 Queen Leslie is crowned and congratulated by our President. 71 Christmas Parade Leslie Smith Gail Ayers Kay Tritt Margaret Riddle Sandra McMahan Fashion Show Fashions from Ivey’s were modeled by candidates for Miss A-B Tech during a Fashion Show-Banquet held in the school cafeteria, November 22, 1968. Linda Powell Marie Gantt Pat Smith Linda Wilkie 73 SPORTS There is no official sports program, as such, at Asheville Tech; but that fact will not suppress the several students who want to compete in sports whether it is on a makeshift football field between buildings or a basketball court on the asphalt drive. The first official “tournament” was held in the spring of 1968 when 16 teams competed in a double elimination playoff in basketball. The DP’s won the championship. Volleyball is also popular and a tournament was held this spring. 74 A fake pass? A back-spiked ball comes over the net. (MflHMMR ?; r Ahhh! Breaktime is certainly welcome. Custodians Lyman Brown Evie Brown Ivory Hunter 76 77 Night Faculty Albert Bahr Jyoti Bhushan Edwin Boothroyd Garret Den Braven Thomas McKavitt 79 of I should like to take this opportunity to thank the following people whose time and efforts have made possible the publishing the 969 Mountain Tech. Mountain Tech Staff Chief Advisor: Business Advisor: Photography Advisor: Assistant Editor: Business Manager: Assistant Business Manager: Copy Editor: Layout Editor: Representative: Richard Croom James B. Hurley Robert Morrell Jean Gilliam Jennifer Rudd Janice Watson Sandra Edwards Anna Harrison Frank Arnette The members of the staff would like to express their thanks to Jane Carpenter for her help with layout; to Marshall Fields for photography work; to Linda Roberts and Brenda Roberts for their assistance in typing copy; and to Patti Grady, Dennis Lafevers, and Claude Smith for their help with student photographs. We hope that this book holds many fond memories of years gone by and will be a cherished treasure for years to come. Chief Editor • 1 Kl S ’4 • j • ■mi wm � 1 3 •jJlITj ¥ y y -ifTTirj ' k 1 1 n v « i v 1 1 2S i f i i mi • m ..±. • � « r 1 r p y 1 i t� 1 f r 1 N i� f . , M f t l jL i n wu� . f