Catawba Valley Technical Institute - Catvatechi Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 112 of the 1967 volume:

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Paap 3 THIS Of Education Of Selection OUR YEAR Of Participation Competition % Of Graduation OF EDUCATION Through education, doors of all walks of life are opened - doors to many types of busi- nesses and technical fields through which we depend on for progress and survival. Of the many purposes CVTI will serve, it should remind you that life is a vast bundle of associations and relationships. Through these relationships we are the recipients of innumerable blessings and benefits. No per- son is truly educated until he understands that education reaches its height only when it ex- tends beyond human relationships. He must realize that he receives from others and that his welfare is interwoven with theirs. We, the students at CVTI, have reached a milepost in our journey of education. Edu- cation will help us get better jobs, and life will seem a little easier and worthwhile. Today youth is the key to education. The well-educated youth today will be the leaders of tomorrow. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF CRAVEN H. SUMERELL, DIRECTOR Technical and Vocational Programs BRUCE B. BISHOP, DIRECTOR Student Personnel Services THOMAS JAMESON Business Manager 8 LARRY PENLEY, DIRECTOR Adult and Continuing Education DANIEL R. BALLARD Guidance Counselor ERVIN LINEBERGER, DIRECTOR Evening Programs HARRY L. COOKE, DIRECTOR Learning Resource Center 9 SUE AUSTIN Secretarial HILDA BRITTAIN Secretarial FACULTY ROGER BROOKSHIRE Accounting TOMMY CHILDERS Automotive 10 1966-67 ODES GURLEY Upholstery RICHARD HARWELL English J. RAY HALL Business Administration FACULTY WILLIAM HOLLAR Knitting and Machine Fixing ANN HUFFMAN English NORMAN LACKEY Electronics 12 TOM ROBINS Drafting JOEL MOLYNEUX Agricultural Business 1966-67 GEORGE McLEOD Automotive JOHN E. POROPATIC Machine Shop DAVID ROSIN Accounting CARL RECTOR Physics and Chemistry )3 DARIO SANTI Drafting FACULTY LARRY TRAMMEL Agricultural Business PEGGY TRIPLETT Business Administration THOMAS WINN Upholstery M GORDON YOUNT Mathematics OFFICE STAFF DONNA KAREN BELL Secretary MAXINE G. BOWMAN Secretary OFFICE STAFF ELIZABETH ROBINSON Bookkeeper SUE W. WARD Secretary CUSTODIANS 17 IN APPRECIATION George relaxes at a break. George checks towels daily. George Brown and Tommy Ramseur have played an intricate part in the development of CVTI. Their devoted efforts and untiring loyalty helped CVTI gain a reputation of being the best-kept institution in the community college system. Without these two key people, students, staff, and the administrative personnel could not have accomplished the job that they have set out to do at CVTI. Both of these gentlemen have worked unselfishly many hours beyond the call of duty, including Saturdays and Sundays, to keep CVTI active and organized. All of CVTI's family owe them a great deal of gratitude. siNHams Senior Class BRENDA ANN ABEE Valdese Executive Secretarial BARRY S. ADKINS Statesville Automotive JAY C. ALEXANDER, JR. Lincolnton Automotive RAY ALLEN ARNDT Sherrills Ford Business Administration ROBERT CURTIS ASHBY Hickory Upholstery JERRY LEE AUSTIN Hickory Drafting EDDIE EUGENE ANDERSON Granite Falls Agriculture Business JEFF C. ANDERSON Vilas Electrical JERRY LEE ANGEL Lincolnton Automotive LAWRENCE A. AUSTIN Statesville Automotive CHARLES LEE AVERY Lincolnton Knitting WAYNE HENRY BANDY Maiden Automotive 20 GARY GENE BARE Taylorsville Electronics of 1967 SUZANNE YOUNT BARGER Newton Legal Secretarial LILLIAN MILLER BARLOW Hickory Practical Nursing THOMAS F. BARNETTE Mooresville Automotive WILFORD RAY BELL Statesville Automotive DOUGLAS R. BENFIELD Newton Business Administration ISAAC R. BENTLEY Hudson Upholstery JERRY DOYT BLACK Gastonia Traffic and Transportation JAMES COWAN BOBBITT Cleveland Agriculture Business TOMMIE LEE BOLICK Hickory Medical Secretarial BERNICE BOSTON Taylorsville Executive Secretarial LARRY E. BOWMAN Hickory Automotive 21 EDDIE WAYNE BRADSHAW Morganton Drafting ROBERT EDDY BRENDEL Vale Business Administration MARTHA JANE BROOKS Hickory Practical Nursing ALLEN FRANKLIN BURCH Hickory Upholstery CLAUD1 A LENTZ BUTLER Newton Practical Nursing DALE CALDWELL Granite Falls Agriculture Business DARRELL EUGENE BROWN Statesville Electronics GLENN P. BROWN, JR. Conover Automotive WILLIAM EUGENE BUMGARNER Hickory Machine Shop JERRY D. CALDWELL Hickory Electrical RONNIE ALLEN CALDWELL Mt. Mourne Drafting BILLY D. CAMP Lenoir Electronics 22 JERRY WILLIAM CAMPBELL Hickory Traffic and Transportation CLINTON THOMAS CARSWEL Lincolnton Business Administration PAUL R. CHAPMAN Lincolnton Electrical ALICE W. CHILDERS Taylorsville Practical Nursing JEANNIE ELAINE CHILDERS Taylorsville Accounting RONALD CHITKHIN Lincolnton Electrical MARY CATHERINE CLAPP Newton Drafting CHARLES ALLEN CLARK Hickory Automotive PHYLLIS GALE CLARKE Lenoir Executive Secretarial GLADYS CAROLYN CLONTZ Hickory Executive Secretarial FREDERICK JACKSON COFFEY Lenoir Drafting KENT WILLIAM COFFEY Boone Machine Shop 23 BETTY LOU COLEMAN Hickory Practical Nursing VERNA MAE COLEMAN Connelly Springs Medical Secretarial DANNY NICK COLSON Claremont Business Administration ROSIE MAE CONNOR Hickory Sewing LINDA BOLICK COOK Newton Executive Secretarial HOWARD STEVE COOKE Maiden Business Administration WALTER COOPER Cherryville Agriculture Business LARRY R. CRAIG Hickory Business Administration NELDA FAYE CRAMER Hickory Legal Secretarial MARGARET J. CRANFORD Hickory Practical Nursing JERRY LEE CRAVEN Glendale Springs Agriculture Business RODNEY CASTLE CRITCHER Boone Machine Shop 24 WESLEY CRUMP Hudson Drafting MALCOLM GWYN DEAL Claremont Automotive JOHN WILLIAM DELLINGER Cherryville Agriculture Business RALPH SEXTON DIGH Morgan ton Agriculture Business DWIGHT LYMAN DOWELL Olin Automotive JOYCE Y. ELDER Stony Point Accounting RALPH STEVEN ELDER Stony Point Traffic arid Transportation GARY LARKIN ESTES Lenoir Agricultural Business SHARON DEANE FAIRCHILE Claremont Practical Nursing RALPH VAUGHN FEIMSTER, JR. Statesville Business Administration DARLENE R. FOX Newton Executive Secretarial 25 PHILLIP TERRY FOX Statesville Business Administration THOMAS E. FOX Statesville Business Administration WILLIAM CRAIG FOX Taylorsville Electrical JUDY ANN FRYE Hickory Upholstery GERALD LLOYD FUTRELL Hickory Electrical RALPH KENNETH GIBSON Hickory Electronics BEVERLY JEANNE GILLELLAND Hickory Accounting SOUNDRA KAY GOODNIGHT Morganton Executive Secretarial DONALD GENE GREENE Crossnore Drafting GARY C. GRIGG Morganton Electronics JANICE AUDREY GROSS Hickory Executive Secretarial HAROLD DEWEY HAHN, JR. Hickory Drafting BLANCHE TURNER HAMBY Hickory Upholstery 26 JERRY FRANKLIN HAMBY Lenoir Automotive RONNIE DALE HAMPTON Vale Business Administration PATRICIA HELEN HARRISON Lenoir Upholstery RALPH H. HARTLEY Hudson Electrical STEVE LEE HARWELL Catawba Electronics GILFORD W. HASTINGS Bessemer City Automotive CLYDE ALLEN HATCHETT, JR. Maiden Agricultural Business BRINDA SIMS HEDRICK Claremont Medical Secretarial DALE LEROY HEDRICK, SR. Conover Machine Shop MARTHA LOU HEFNER Conover Executive Secretarial JERRY RICHARD HENSON Vilas Electrical 27 DONALD L. HERMAN Hickory Automotive WILLIAM RICHARD HERMAN, JR. Lenoir Business Administration DWIGHT MALCOLM HOLLIFIELD Bostic Agricultural Business REECE HONEYCUTT Burnsville Traffic and Transportation JOHNNY L. HOYLE Lincolnton Agriculture Business MARILYN BETH HUDSON Lincolnton Medical Secretarial DANIEL BAXTER HUFFMAN Hickory Knitting JAMES MILTON HOUSTON Statesville Automotive KENNETH L. HOUSTON Statesville Automotive GEORGE RICHARD HOYLE Lincolnton Machine Shop MICHAEL EDWARD HUSS Lincolnton Traffic and Transportation JERRY ROSS ICENHOUR Taylorsville Electrical 28 PHIL RAYMOND ICENHOUR Taylorsville Business Administration PAUL E. ISENHOUR Conover Automotive HUBERT T. JAMES Hickory Upholstery DEAN JARRETT Conover Automotive HOWARD WAYNE JENKINS Taylorsville Business Administration GRACE E. JOHNSON Morgan ton Business Administration LARRY WAYNE JOHNSON Newton Automotive MANUEL EUGENE JOHNSON Connelly Springs Drafting KAY ANN JONES Taylorsville Executive Secretarial PAUL GIBSON KANIPE Connell Springs Accounting GARY N. KILLIAN Conover Electronics THURSTON GREGORY KIRBY Granite Falls Electronics OLIVIA LOUISE KNIGHT Blowing Rock Executive Secretarial 29 PAUL J. LAIL Drexal Machine Shop JAMES STEWART LAND Lenoir Automotive CLAIRE VIRGINIA LANE Hickory Medical Secretarial BILLY STOWE LEONHARDT Crouse Agriculture Business NORA FAYE LEONHARDT Vale Medical Secretarial BENJAMIN PAT LINK Statesville Electrical ROBERT EDWARD LYERLY Statesville Drafting JAMES THOMAS MADDEN Statesville Business Administration MARIE B. MANUEL Newton Toe Seaming RICKY D. MAYHEW Mooresville Automotive DENNIS WAYNE MCCALL Statesville Electrical LONNIE T. MCCLAIN Statesville Automotive REBECCA M. MCCOMBS Newton Legal Secretarial MARY JOSEPHINE MCGUIRE Hickory Executive Secretarial LARRY DEAN MCNEELY Vale Agricultural Business JUDY CAROL METZ Hickory Executive Secretarial REBECCA ANN MIDDLETON Hickory Executive Secretarial ROBERT PAUL MILLER Boone Machine Shop RONALD W. MECIMORE Taylorsville Electrical MARTHA ABERNETHY MELTON Hickory Practical Nursing STEVEN EDWARD MENES Hiddenite Accounting 31 JOE A. MILLSAPS Stony Point Agricultural Business GARY LEE MITCHELL Newton Drafting LARRY DONALD MORGAN Rutherfordton Automotive VICKI L. MORROW Lenoir Accounting JOHNNY LEE MOSS Hickory Electrical WILLIAM MAX MOSTELLER Morganton Automotive TERRY EUGENE MORGAN Hickory Machine Shop LARRY MORRISON Statesville Electrical ZELDA ELIZABETH MORRISON Hickory Upholstery ROBERT SLOAN MUNDAY Statesville Electronics JAMES KENNETH NELSON Lenoir Business Administration MARVIN LESTER NOLES Lincolnton Electrical 32 RONNIE JOE OWENS Statesville Automotive THOMAS ARNOLD PARHAM Hildebran Drafting JUANITA MARY PARKER Vale Executive Secretarial ROBERT E. PARKER, JR. Maiden Agricultural Business STEVEN WAYNE PARKS Statesville Machine Shop PAUL W. PATTON Morganton Automotive WILLIAM L. PENLEY Hickory Upholstery JUDY CAROLYN PENNINGTON Jefferson Medical Secretarial EUGENE L. PHARR Claremont Agricultural Business MARY HALLMAN PHILLIPS Conover Practical Nursing BETTY CAROLYN PITTS Hickory Executive Secretarial WILLIAM FOREST PITTS Morganton Agricultural Business 33 WALTER L. PLYLER Troutman Electrical DANNY HALL POPE Stony Point Automotive ELIZABETH HUFFMAN POPE Hickory Practical Nursing RODNEY ALLEN PUTNAM Lincolnton Agricultural Business ROBERT HAROLD RAGAN Boone Machine Shop WILLIAM PARKS PEAVIS Stony Point Machine Shop VICKI CHERYL POWERS Hickory Executive Secretarial LARRY WADE PRICE Statesville Traffic and Transportation ROY C. PRICE Conover Agricultural Business DAVID WILLIAM REEP Lincolnton Business Administration GARY CLYDE REESE Vilas Electrical WILLIAM M. REYNOLDS Maiden Electrical 34 JAMES DAVID RISK Todd Machine Shop BETTY RUTH ROBERTS Conover Upholstery VIRGINIA LOCKMAN ROBINSON Newton Practical Nursing GARLAND EDWARD ROSS Morganton Drafting DONALD RAY RUDISILL Catawba Drafting SYLVIA MAE SANDERS Newton Upholstery EUGENE C. SCRUGGS Conover Traffic and Transportation JAMES H. SCRUGGS Shelby Machine Shop ONA MAE SCRUGGS Conover Accounting WAVA ANN SEARCY Conover Accounting GARY CLIFTON SETZER Claremont Agricultural Business CHARLES N. SHAVER Lenoir Automotive 35 HARRY HAY SHERRILL Statesville Automotive JIMMY FRANKLIN SHUMATE Hickory Business Administration DON SIGMON Hickory Accounting JOHN ROGER SMITH Morganton Automotive MAX CARROLL SMITH Morganton Agriculture Business PRISCILLA ANN SMITH Vale Legal Secretarial LAURA VICKIE SIGMON Newton Executive Secretarial DAVID LEON SMITH Granite Falls Agricultural Business JESSICA EARLE SMITH Vale Legal Secretarial ROGER DALE SPENCER Hickory Knitting WINFORD J. SPENCER Conover Agricultural Business STEVE HOWARD SPRINKLE Hidden ite Agricultural Business LARRY EDGAR STALLINGS Lenoir Business Administration ROBERT MICHAEL SULLIVAN High Shoals Automotive FREDDY J. SWANSON Lenoir Drafting ALLEN JAMES TALLENT Morgan ton Traffic and Transportation BOBBY JACK TAYLOR West Jefferson Agricultural Business RANDY PRESTON TEMPLETON Union Grove Automotive RONALD M. THOMAS Zionville Electrical ALVIN THORNBURG, JR. Conover Accounting ROBERT D. TOMLIN Statesville Machine Shop FRANCES L. TREXLER Blowing Rock Executive Secretarial THOMAS DAVIDSON TROUTMAN Troutman Machine Shop FAYE LAMBERT WALKER Stony Point Practical Nursing 37 FRANKLIN B. WALKER Morganton Electronics JERRY LEE WALLACE Trade Tenn. Electrical ERNEST T. WANNEMACHER Hickory Knitting FREDDIE JOE WARD Boone Business Administration HASKELL EDWARD WATSON Hickory Agricultural Business JUDY GAIL WEAVER Hickory Medical Secretarial EDITH ELAINE WELLS Hickory Upholstery GLENN WAYNE WELLS Hickory Upholstery DAVED A. WH1TENER Hickory Accounting ERROL JOE WILLIAMS Love Valley Automotive SHERBIA JEAN WILLIAMS Hickory Upholstery GERALD LEE WILLIAMSON Hickory Machine Shop 38 JIMMY WAYNE WILSON Maiden Automotive MARCUS VAUGHN WOODRING Catawba Automotive ELSIE L. WYCOFF Hickory Upholstery LINDA DELANE YATES Hickory Executive Secretarial JOYCE ANN YORK Hickory Legal Secretarial BOBBIE KAY YOUNG Hickory Executive Secretarial LARRY A. YOUNT Conover Business Administration 39 Freshman Class Renee Abernethy Harold Annis Robert Asherbraner Winfred Baker Alan Barger John Barger Paul Barkley Susie Barlow Charles Barnes Jerry Baxter Gail Beach Anita Beal Gary Black Ronald Bolick Ann Bowman Mike Brannon James Brown James Bumgarner Bobby Bunton Dennis Burns Oleka Bynum William Byrd Virginia Call Leonard Campbell Charles Childress 40 of 1967 Dale Church Barbara Clark Marcia Clayton Rita Cloninger Charles Cockrell Jeanette Coleman Arnold Cook Connie Daniel Susan Darr Carolyn Deal Clayton Dellinger David Drum Mike Drum Robert Eckard David Edwards James Edwards Rebecca Elliott William Elmore Eddie Fisher Judy Fox Thomas Fulcher Stephen Gantt Jerry Goodnight Lewis Grant Walter Graves Thomas Guy James Hager Elizabeth Hall Sam Hall Robert Hallman, Jr. James Hamrick James Hartzoge Linda Hathcock James Hawn Jack Heavner Becky Hefner Alan Hoke Rachel Holland James Hollar Harry Hoover Jimmy Hoyle Jack Huffman, Jr. Dena Huitt Russell Hull Larry Jarrett Cecil Johnson Jerry Johnson William Johnson Ronnie Kale Lewis Keaton 42 Nora Keener Judy Kirby Anne Lackey Judy Lackey Danny Lail Eddie Lawing Ann Lawter Jack Leaird Bill Little Joe Little Roy Little Judy Loveland Rebecca Lyon Alice Maddox Johnny Major Sandra Mallonee Barbara Marlow Judy Martin William Masters Harry Mayes Pat McDuffie Ronnie McLain Charles McNeese Brenda Misenheimer Carolyn Moore 43 Kenneth Moore Cathy Moose Harold Morrison Ashley Morrow Jeff Morrow John Mull Rebecca Murrili Takashi Ono Alverta Parker Michael Pope Edwin Price Kenneth Propst Berlin Pruitt Sherred Ramseur Blake Reep, Jr. Dennis Rhoney Brenda Riddle Phil Robertson Jeanette Rowe Larry Saine Viola Setzer Jewel Sharpe Diann Sherrill Robert Shook, Jr. Coves Sigmon 44 Dale Sigmon Frank Sigmon Roswell Sigmon Michael Simmons Peggy Slayton James Smith, Jr. Jane Smith Jerry Smith Leon Smith Charles Spencer Danny Starnes Nancy Starnes Larry Stoll Diane Stroupe Robert Tallent Jeanne Teague Violet Teague Steve Thomas Eddie Thornburg Nancy Thornburg James Tillman Gary Truesdale Walter Vaughan John Wallace Mike Walls 45 Ruth Ward William Waters Joe Weaver Doug White Philip White William Whitmire Larry Willet John Wilson Johnny Wilson Geraldine Wood Susan Yoder Charles Yount 46 STUDENT SERVICE INFORMATION - REGISTRATION COUNSELING PLACEMENT Larry Penley Adult Education Advisor Sue Ward Secretary The General Adult Education Program is a distinct part of the total educational program of CVTI. Emphasis is placed upon aesthetic and social skills, citizenship, general knowledge, and the solution of community and individual problems. Adult education also makes provision for the education and re-education of the population in the area served by the school. The objectives of the General Adult Education program are to make available to the com- munity courses in general education on both an elementary level (grades 1 through 8) and a high school level (grades 9 through 12). A large number of adult culture courses are offered at CVTI and in the Catawba Valley area on the post-high school and college level. The program is designed to provide vocational opportunities and to assist the individual in the preparation of a participating responsibility in a free, democratic society. Basic adult (elementary) courses are offered to any citizen over 18 years of age. Courses include reading, writing, spelling, arithmetic, social studies, health, and communicative skills. Classes meet twice a week for three hours each session. Students may enroll in classes nearest their homes in Iredell, Catawba, and Alexander counties. These classes are free, and books are furnished by CVTI. High School classes in English, mathematics, social studies, and science are offered twice a week at CVTI, Taylorsville High School, and Statesville High School. Any adult, 21 years of age or older, is eligible to enroll in High School classes leading to the Adult High School Diploma. All diplomas are issued by the cooperating boards of education. EXTENSION PROGRAM The Extension Program offers industry and other interested groups or individuals an op- portunity to obtain classes held onpremises away from the Institute. The purpose of the course may be that of pre-employment training, on-the-job training, or the upgrading of the skills of present employees. Also, Classes may provide job training for employees of a new industry coming into the area. 48 ADULT CLASS OFFERINGS Machine Shop Math Elementary Classes (1-8) High School English High School Math High School Science High School Social Studies Reading Improvement Algebra I, II Modern Math For Parents Conversational French Conversational Spanish Sewing I, H, HI, IV Personal Typing Shorthand Review Beginning Photography Ceramics I, II Oil Painting Drawing Music Appreciation Consumer Education Parent Education Family Life Industrial Arts Homemaking Discussion Groups Citizenship Health and Safety Creative Arts Language Arts Firemanship Food Service Program Supervisory Dev. Training Physical Fitness Flower Arranging EVENING PROGRAMS Evening courses offered at CVTI are part-time courses and do not count toward diplomas or degrees, but certificates of completion are given to the students. Evening courses may be academic, technical, vocational, or general self-improvement. Class sessions are usu- ally held one or more evenings each week, Monday through Thursday. Vocational-technical evening courses are designed to serve adults who are employed or are seeking employment at the skilled, technical, and sub-professional levels. Any adult 18 years or older who needstraining or re-training, or who otherwise profits from the proposed courses may be enrolled. Faculty members of the evening classes are drawn from local industry, business, and CVTI faculty. They are well qualified as to acquired knowledge, skill and ability through training and practical experience relative to the subject taught. No tuition or registration fees are charged for non-credit courses. Students, however, are expected to purchase required books and materials and supplies were needed. 50 CLASS OFFERINGS INCLUDE: Beginning Typing Refresher Typing Advanced Typing Office Machines I Office Machines II Accounting I Accounting II Data Processing Speed Writing Shorthand Business Math Practical English Practical Algebra Creative Thinking Principles of Supervision Human Relations Slide Rule Blueprint Reading Basic Electricity I, H, III National Electrical Code Entomology Landscaping Wildlife Komet Fixing Patterns Small Gasoline Engines Automotive Machine Shop Lathes Basic Drafting Knitting Machine Fixing Metalurgy Transistors Upholstery Upholstery Sewing-Cutting Bleaching Dyeing OF PARTICIPATION Participationis the major characteristic behind any active group or organization. It is the act of sharing with others in an activity. Our school is comparatively small to other institutions. Because it is smaller, the students have a type of family unity, each one doing his part to contribute to our school. Each student has a voice in student government elections and each has the opportunity to join the staffs and clubs of his choice. The tremendous force which drives CVTI students onward and upward gives us the confidence we need to tackle new problems, making ours a strong, interacting student body. This participation, the tremendous force, and family unity make up what we know as school spirit. Our healthy, happy, vital student body is imperative to the well-being of our school, and we at CVTI have that vital ingredient that keeps our school alive. FRONT ROW: Steve Sprinkle, Dianne Sherrill, Vicki Morrow, Bobbie Young, Jeff Anderson. SECOND ROW: Dan Ballard, Paul Barker, Robert Parker, Ann Lawter, Renee Abernethy, Bill Leonhardt. THIRD ROW: Tommy Fox, Harold Hahn, Dwight Hollifield, Steve Elder. STUDENT GOVERNMENT Steve Sprinkle, Treasurer; Bobbie Young, Secretary; Tommy Fox, Vice-President; Bill Leonhardt, President. 54 HEART OF SCHOOL LIFE The heart of school life is an organization around which the majority of school events evolve. Planning and decorating for all dances, and making students aware of benefits and opportuni- ties of which they may participate is the purpose of the Student Gov- ernment. This unified voice of the stu- dents serves as an instrument to make CVTI a well-rounded and informed body of individuals and students. Student Government. . . two small words that signify organ- ization, leadership, and general importance in the school’s en- vironment. CATVATECHISTAFF The Staff would like to express appreciation to our editor, Doug Ben- field. Doug has set the pace and ex- ample for others to follow. He has presided over the meetings and has seen that the different divisions of the staff worked together to form the finished copy, the CATVATECHI. Doug cametoCVTIas a graduate of Newton- Conover High School, and is now com- pleting his second year here as a major in Business Administration. His many interests include all sports, especially basketball, a sport he takes an active interest in by participating as a member of CVTI's team. During the summer, Doug worked around the school on odd jobs, in ad- dition to working at Western Auto for the past three years. We, the Catvatechi Annual Staff, are privileged to have such a well- rounded, dedicated person as our editor. We would like to thank him for all he has done for the publication of this yearbook. The leaders of the Catvatechi Staff, the Very Important People who made your annual possible, Doug Benfield, Editor; Miss Anne Huffman and Mrs. Hilda Brittain, Advisors: Mr. Leon Lewis, Delmar Representative. 56 FIRST ROW: Ruth Ward, Tommie Boiick, Martha Hefner, Darlene Fox, Linda Yates, Mary Jo McQuire, Vicki Powers, Judy Pennington, Vicki Sigmon, Brenda Riddle. SECOND ROW: Becky Middleton, Ann Lawter, Violet Teague, Judy Weaver, Don Sigmon, Alvin Thornburg, Greg Kirby, Joyce York, Brinda Hedrick, Claire Hall, Jessica Smith, Steve Sprinkle. DIVISION EDITORS Vicki Morrow Business Manager Renee Abernathy Theme Faye Cramer Violet Teague Robert Parker Seniors Freshmen Faculty Becky Hefner Activities Larry Sain Sports Beth Hudson Features Rebecca McComb Photography Dianne Sherrill Layout 57 Tourning Del mar Studios, the Catvatechi Staff gains insight into all the many processes the pages of copy we send in must go through to become the Catvatechi of 1967. ANNUAL REFLECTIONS Diligence, patience, devotion, and the ability to work long hours are prerequisites for being a good annual staff member. It is not an easy job, but the rewards are many. Each member of the annual staff grows within himself as he learns to co-operate with other members, and to put the good of the group ahead of himself. We, the annual staff, can only record what you, the students and faculty of CVTI, have accomplished in this year of growth. Being able to recognize your efforts is our chief goal and our greatest reward. 58 TECHNICIAN NEWSPAPER STAFF Don Sigmon Editor-in-Chief Under the capable leadership of Ann Huffman and Robert Denton, Advisors, and Don Sigmon, Editor and Photographer, the TECHNICIAN made its debut at CVTI in October, 1966. Preparation for the future through technical education is the theme of the newspaper. The staff pro- duced four editions this year, with the October and December issues already termed successful”. Don presents the first TECHNICAN to President Paap on October 28, 1966, while Advisors Ann Huffman and Robert Denton smile with satisfaction. Staff members Faye Cramer and Vicki Morrow read their articles and beam. 59 FIRST ROW: Francis Trexler, co-sports editor; Faye Cramer, feature editor; Miss Anne Huffman, advisor; Judy Pennington, sports editor; Betty Pitts, co-society editor. SECOND ROW: Verna Coleman, Grace Johnson, Don Sig- mon, editor-in-chief; Charles Childress; Olivia Knight; Bobbie Young, co-society editor; and Anne Lackey. Scoops which put the student body in the know. FIRST (BOTTOM) Jack Leaird, William Elmore, Jerry Baxter, Rodney Putnam, Walter Cooper, William Pitts, Eugene Pharr. SECOND: Charlie Cockrell, Joe Little, Harry Hoover, John Dellinger, Allen Hatchett, Leon Smith. THIRD: Jerry Johnson, Bill Leonhardt, Roy Little, Joe Millsaps, Jerry Craven, Bobby Taylor. FOURTH: Sam Hall, James Tillman, Robert Tallent, Gary Setzer, Sexton Digh, Danny Keller, Robert Parker. FIFTH: James Edwards, Steve Sprinkle, James Hamrick, Alan Barger, Dale Caldwell, Eddie Anderson, Winfred Spencer, Edward Watson, Larry McNeely. SIXTH (TOP) Carroll Smith, Frank Sigmon, Johnny Hoyle, James Bobbitt, Roy Price, Dwight Hollifield. Not shown: Billy Masters. A d v i s o r s The purpose of the Agritech Club is to promote the field of agriculture in North Carolina. Organized in the spring of 1965, the Club has grown from the starting nine to a present membership of forty-two. The Club publishes a newspaper each quarter and sends a copy to agriculture-related businesses in the area. A recruiting pro- gram is carried by the members to pro- spective students in the local high schools. An educational tour, planned and financed by the Club, is taken each spring by the members. The Club also aids members in obtaining employment after their com- pletion of studies. Joel Molyneux Larry Trammel 61 FIRST ROW: Judy Weaver, Faye Cramer, Martha Hefner, Tommie Bolick. SECOND ROW: Ann Bowman, Anita Beal, Becky Middleton, Audrey Gross, Judy Metz, Beverly Gilleland, Larry Trammel, Advisor. THIRD ROW: Carroll Smith, Rodney Putman, Steve Sprinkle, James Bobbitt, Robert Parker, Sexton Digh, Bill Pitts, Harry Cooke. HOOTENANNY CLUB The Hootenanny Club, begun by Larry Trammel this year, was originally a social gathering for students and faculty. Everyone met for an hour or two and sang folk songs. As a result of gaining club status the Hootenanny is no longer just a social gathering. It is now a fullfledged service organization which entertains at school-spon- sored social gatherings. Its pride and joy, however, is the annual talent show, the first of which was held on March 22 of this year. Since student participation ex- ceeded all expectations, it is hoped that future classes will con- tinue to support this organization. Faye Cramer, President; Robert Parker, Secretary-Treasurer; Martha Hefner, Vice-President. The chess club, a newly-formed organization, finds many who have played chess for a hobby, and others who have an interest, but no experience. The experienced develop their skills by playing, and the inexperienced members learn the rules as taught by Mr. Robert Denton, Advisor. CHORUS Around 12:00 on Wednesdays the group pictured above can be heard making joyful noises ring in the halls of CVTI. Yes, our newly formed chorus is practicing under the capable directions of Mr. Robert Denton. As yet, no concerts or programs have been given by the chorus, but preparation and practice is being directed toward a performance at graduation in August. CHESS CLUB 63 Once upon a time . . . Beginning of fall quarter-- Well, the invitation said formal attire. Decorating, Dreaming, Dating . . . Glenn Miller, who is that? Introducing the TACTICS. The glee that accompanies Christmas parties is apparent on all faces. The Accented Events of CVTI TEC WV , OF COMPETITION Competition is the root that makes us strive to be better in all we undertake. It makes us strive to do our best whether it is in academics, sports, or business. Compe- tition challenges our ability to do better at our endeavors. We accept this challenge and try to improve ourselves. This satisfies our needs and self-evaluation giving us confidence to do the things that are essential to our lives. At CVTI we, as students, compete against our fellow classmates in electing the leaders of our school, and the heads of our staffs. We also have a fine spirited basketball team that com- petes against other teams. Thus competition sharpens our awareness of people and the things around us. Without competition we would not have the abundance of ideas. SOFTBALL FIRST ROW: Doug Benfield, Edward Watson, Harry Cooke, Robert Parker, Steve Sprinkle. SECOND TWO: Robert Paap, David Smith, Steve Cooke, Bruce Bishop, Roger Brookshire, Not Pictured: Larry Penley, Ervin Lineberger. A homerun for CVTI 68 FOOTBALL 69 Stop that man! A hard tackle! BASKETBALL FIRST ROW: Jerry Hamby, Bill Leonhardt, Doug Benfield, Blake Reep. SECOND ROW: Harry Cooke, Allen Hatch- ett, Vaughn Feimster, Dennis Bell, Ashley Morrow, Dwight Hollifield. VOLLEYBALL In the spring CVTI sports fans turn to volleyball. TICUkH OF SELECTION Democracy and selection go hand in hand. At CVTI we select our student government, yearbook editors, newspaper staff, and var- ious other organizational representatives democratically. We, as students, make these decisions wisely, just as we would in se- lecting the leaders of our democracy. It is important to our school as a whole for these students to devote much of their time and energy to meet the standards of ap- proval within themselves and say, We have contributed our best. Without the vital judgment and effort of our student body, CVTI would not continue to grow as rapidly as it has done in the past. vlUr Bobbie Young MISS STUDENT GOVERNMENT Judy Pennington MISS TECHNICIAN Becky Middleton MISS HOOTENANNY DEPARTMEN WHAT IS THE VERDICT. . .’DOC?” PRACTICAL NURSING The rapid growth of population in North Carolina and rapid advancement in medical technology demand a tremendously in- creased number of well-trained, capable personnel for health service positions. C VTI, in conjunction with Catawba Hospital, Newton, offers the LPN program to meet local needs for such personnel. Classes are held at the Institute while actual experience is obtained at the hospital. The graduate is eligible to take and must pass the North Carolina Board of Nursing LPN examination to obtain her license. The LPN is qualified for a variety of positions, such as: hospitals of all types, nursing homes, clinics, doctors, and den- tists' offices, and, in some localities, public health facilities. Job requirements for a licensed Prac- tical Nurse include suitable personal char- acteristics, ability to adapt knowledge and understanding of nursing principles to a variety of situations, technical skills for performance of bedside nursing, apprecia- tion for differences of people and for the worth of every individual, and a desire to serve and help others. STEVE SPRINKLE NURSING SWEETHEARTS AN ORCHID ? . . . REALLY! AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS Rapid technological changes in farming and related agricultural businesses have given rise to the need for more technically trained people. The Agricultural curriculum is de- signed to help students acquire knowledge, understanding, and abilities in the broad field of agricultural business, including agricultural production. It combines knowl- edge of agriculture with business training and successful completion of the program should enable the graduate to assume the responsibilities found in the many and varied opportunities in an Agri-Business firm. A student who graduates in this field may hold such positions as salesman or store manager in farm supply stores; agricultural field servicemen; salesman, demonstrator or plant manager of feed and food companies; farm products inspector; and salesman, or office managers of farm products marketing firms. HORTICULTURE TECHNOLOGY This program provides a basic knowl- edge of plant and soil science with practical application of the production, use and main- tenance of ornamental plants. The student will obtain knowledge and skill in this field through work and ex- perience in the laboratory, greenhouse and lath house. LINDA YATES AGRICULTURE HEY - IT WORKS! Electric wiring is the system of wires and cables that distributes electricity throughout a home, store, factory, or other buildings. One of the most important tasks of such wiring is to supply electricity for lighting. It may also have to supply elec- tricity to operate air conditioners, electric stoves, and many other appliances. A wiring system should be set up to meet all the expected demands for electric power. Planning and installing electric wires involves many factors. One of the most important is the safety factor. The stu- dents here at CVTI are prepared to obtain jobs in research, design, development, production maintenance, or sales. BETTY PITTS ELECTRICAL JUST GIVE ME TIME.'' Upon completion of the electronic pro- gram, students will find employment op- portunities in such fields as radio and television production, radar, sonar, telem- etering, and other forms of communications such as: telephone, industrial and medical measuring, recording, indicating, and con- trolling devices, navigational equipment, missile and spacecraft guidance, electronic computers, and other types of equipment using vacuum tubes, transistors, and semi- conductor circuits. RUTH WARD ELECTRONICS WONDER WHAT SHE DID WRONG? Due to the great need for automotive mechanics, as many as 10,000 per year, CVTI has provided a training program for developing the basic knowledge and skills required to fill this need. These skills in- clude being able to inspect, diagnose, re- pair, or adjust automotive vehicles. Manual skills are developed in practical shop work, while thorough understanding of the oper- ating principles involved comes in class as- signments, discussion, and shop practice. The Automotive class of 1967 will have almost unlimited opportunities for ad- vancement in the field, with above-average salaries for those who are willing to put forth the extra effort. ANN LAWTER MECHANICS BORED? . . . YOU ARE KIDDING! CVTI's Drafting Program includes three major areas of study: Architectural Drafting, Furniture Drafting, and Mechan- ical Drafting. ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING The basic purpose of this drafting pro- gram is to train architectural draftsmen for the architect's office and the building industry. The Architectural drafting tech- nicians prepare floor plans, elevation drawings, construction details, mechanical equipment layouts, and site plans. FURNITURE DRAFTING Since North Carolina is one of the leading furniture centers of the world, there is always a demand for qualified furni- ture draftsmen, and CVTI has them. Furniture draftsmen perform many duties. They prepare drawings from pic- torial drawings, written, or verbal speci- fications. They investigate new materials and methods, research design problems, assist in showroom planning, and work with sales and customer services. MECHANICAL DRAFTING Mechanical drafting technicians trans- late the ideas, rough sketches, and drawings of engineers and designers into working plans used in making all types of mechan- ical equipment. CVTI students develop skill by using such instruments as compasses, protractors, and drafting machines. They learn to use engineering handbooks and tables to assist in solving technical prob- lems. MARY CATHERINE CLAPP DRAFTING I FIND UPHOLSTERING VERY RELAXING. Furniture manufacturing, one of the two largest industries in this area, affords women excellent employment opportun- ities, especially as upholstery cutters and sewing machine operators. Many men also find this course a valuable asset in opera- ting their own businesses or seeking ad- vancement to supervisory positions. In this program, the CVTI student learns to develop patterns, cut upholstery material, as well as, to adjust and operate the sewing machine to sew the material for proper fitting and matching of fabrics. Not only are fundamental sewing operations learned, but also quality and production speed emphasized. ELAINE WELLS UPHOLSTERY NOW BOYS, CUT IT OUT! The course in machine shop is designed to give students the opportunity to acquire basic knowledge, skills, and related tech- nical information necessary to gain em- ployment in the machine shop industry. Students develop skill in bench work, layout, drilling, lathe work, milling, shop- ping, planning, broaching, and grinding. The qualified graduate is a skilled metal worker who shapes metal parts by using machine tools and hand tools. He will be able to select the proper tools and material required for each job and to plan the cutting and finishing operations in their proper order, so that he can complete the finished work according to blueprint or written specifications. CVTI graduates should be able to set up and operate most of the machines found in this area. He also must know the com- position of metals so that he can heat and quench cutting tools and parts to improve machinability. Graduates can not only ex- pect above-aver age-wages, but also ad- vancement opportunities to positions such as set-up men, foremen, and tool and die makers. TOMMIE BOLICK MACHINE SHOP WHO IS INSTRUCTING WHO? BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Today in the United States, the need for a Business Administration Curriculum is vital. Catawba Valley Technical Insti- tute offers a major in this field. Because of the need for this curric- ulum, Catawba Valley Techinical Institue offers the main subjects that the student will need to succeed in the business field, such as: business math; grammar; intro- duction to business; economics; account- ing; business law; business finance; office machines, and many others. ACCOUNTING Due to the need of good accountants, Catawba Valley Technical Institute offers a course in this field. In fact, accounting is one of the fastest growing employment fields in America today. The main duties and responsibilities of an accountant are: record transactions, render periodic reports, maintain cost records, make special reports, complete tax returns, audit books, and advise man- agement in areas of financial affairs. TRAFFIC AND TRANSPORTATION The different positions that one can hold in this field are: traffic representa- tive; claims representative; dispatcher; rate analyst; operational supervisor. BECKY HEFNER BUSINESS LET ME SEE . . . 'DEAR MR. JONES. . Catawba Valley Technical Institute specializes in three major areas of the secretarial field: They are as follows: Executive; Legal; Medical. EXECUTIVE The purpose of the executive secre- tarial curriculum is to develop the neces- sary secretarial skills in typing, dictation, transcription, operation of office machines, and terminology for employment in the business world. The graduate of the executive secre- tarial curriculum may be employed as a stenographer or a secretary as well as a variety of other clerical jobs. LEGAL Today, in the United States there is a great demand for qualified legal secre- taries. The purpose of this program is to provide specialized training in the accepted procedures required by the legal pro- fession. The graduate of the Legal Secretarial program will be a specialist having a knowl- edge of legal terminology, as well as, skill in dictation and accurate transcription of legal records, reports, letters, and docu- ments. MEDICAL A medical secretary may hold a posi- tion, such as in physician offices, private local health programs, insurance offices, and pharmaceutical firms. The duties of a medical secretarial graduate include taking dictation transcribing letters, memoranda, and medical reports; meeting office call- ers, screening telephone calls, scheduling appointments; maintaining medical and insurance reports. FREDDIE COFFEY SECRETARIAL SWEETHEART OF GRADUATION As the year reaches its end, the grad- uating students of CVTI move toward fresh objectives; behind them are left the results and memories of their achievements and contributions. To those students who have successfully completed the requirements for a technical or business curriculum will be awarded the Associate Degree of Applied Science. Di- plomas will be awarded co those completing all other curriculum programs. To all those who participate, the meaning of the graduation ceremony is basically the same--a significant step into a new way of life. From the stage where graduates are awarded their degrees or diplomas, lives move into a thousand different paths. MARSHALS Student Marshals are Bobbie Young (chief), Linda Yates, Betty Pitts, Reece Honeycutt, Rebecca Middleton, Martha Hefner. Commencement marshals are selected on the basis of scholastic averages from rising second-year students. The individual that has the highest academic average after completing one year of studies is designated chief marshal. These six students are outstanding and deserve congratulations. They have been given not only the coveted title of marshal, but also have taken the printed word and stored it as knowledge which will accompany them as they strive to reach their goal in life. 92 Dr. W. Amos Abrams, AB, MA PhD Editor of North Carolina Education Assistant Executive Secretary of NCEA Commencement Speaker The third annual commencement exercise was held in the P.E. Monroe Auditorium on the campus of Lenoir Rhyne College, August 19,1966. Dr. Abrams spoke to the one hundred, twenty-five graduates on the role which technical institutes in North Carolina play in training responsible lead- ers for the technical and business fields. 93 Chief Marshal Bobbie Young leads the dignitaries: Tom Robbins, Chairman of Faculty Committee; Harry Arndt, Superintendent of Catawba County Schools and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of CVTI; Dr. Amos Abrams, Speaker; Robert Paap, President of CVTI; Rev. Roy Beals, pastor of Highland Baptist Church, Hickory; Bruce Bishop, Director of Student Personnel; Ervin Lineberger, Counselor. 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