Durham Technical Institute - Technician / Widget Yearbook (Durham, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 190 of the 1980 volume:

STEPPING STONE 1979-1980 DURHAM TECHNICAL INSTITUTE v . • w 1637 Lawson Street Durham, North Carolina 27703 ill mm . : . y ' • v 1; . ,,sf • i- - - ' 4cl ' ■ 3 ' MI DEDICATION The annual staff respectfully dedicates The 1979-80 STEPPING STONE to Dr. John Crumpton, President of Durham Technical Institute. Dr. Crumpton is noted as a man of honor, respect and dignity. We are deeply grateful to him for his many hours of meaningful work such as: speaking engagements, lectures, and always making HIMSELF available to meet the entire needs of the institution. We have been able to witness his administrative capabilities and his intelligent business acumen — which did inspire us to recognize this man and his fine works. Un- der his administration, construction plans for the expansion of D.T.I. has been well- established. Such plans include: a day care center on campus, a high-rise library, and three additional buildings to the campus on Cooper Street, downtown Durham. He has also helped to establish additional programs at D.T.I. — an automotive apprenticeship program, and a two-year forensic science curriculum. Other programs have been con- sidered and approved. We wish to become examples of his strength and courage which will enable us to reach higher means of academic understanding. ...mmmmsi , ill iplfH ' ■fw£ ■4 « u � IcUKJil 113 , Ed. 0$ it i a|dl iS� •' : . .... Arthur Clifton Hood, Jr. Candidate for Ed. D., at Duke University M. Ed., North Carolina B.A., Catawba College Dr. Phail Wynn, Jr. Ed. D., North Carolina State University M. Ed., University of North Carolina Randall S. Cain Candidate for Ed. D., at N.C. State University M. Ed., North Carolina State University B.S.B.A., East Carolina University B.A., University of Oklahoma •Mmmm BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4„vI tomi ’i ,v Dr, Sherwood Githens, Jr, Mr. James I. Bolden •, M.' v ’ Mr. Sherrill R. High m ' vy Dr. E. Towson Moore Mr. George W. Newton Mr. Robert L. Lyon sv i!- :.i'A i' an i. i i m mm ■ XT V: -- •m, Mrs, Marie J. Speigner FI Mr. Nathaniel B. White Mr. Edward S. Ramsey, Jr mii vf ■ 1 s.;. 1111111 •: IkK. ’ Not Pictured Not Pictured o j..v Mr. Gregory Blake Student Government Association • - • rl Mr. E.L. Phillips Chairman (Picture not shown) Dr. W. Kimball Griffin Mr. Byron K. Hawkins (Picture not shown) A Letter from the SGA President The 1979-80 Yearbook is one to remem- ber. It is preeminent in bridging the gap between student apathy and the Durham Technical Institute Student Government Associations slogan and aggression to “Growing Bigger by Serving Better.” In our efforts to grow we believe that a step on the stone in achieving community college status would serve as a con- tributing factor in setting Durham Technical Institute in a passition of strength. Administration, faculty staff, and above all the students (collectively) should strive for it until its implementa- tion in our institution. Indeed, congratulations is in order to the “Yearbook Staff” and its Editor-in- chief: Gary Jenkins. They have marveled the campus with excitement and interest in their endeavor towards its success. The 1979-80 Yearbook is unique in that it is the first one of its kind for Durham Tech in seven years. I would like to extend my warm deepest appreciation to Gary for rendering his diligent services in coor- dinating the quality and quantity of this book. The Yearbook Staff deserves a standing ovation for its demonstrated mark of excellence. “Administration month of November 1979” and this Yearbook should serve as a memorial in the history of the Student Government Association and Durham Technical Institute. Both of these ac- tivities should be ongoing annually. Gregory Blake 8 SGA Gregory Blake presents an award to Carolyn Bryant (Secretary), for outstanding services, as Ed Sherwood (Vice-President) looks on. Gary Jenkins and Azille Craig prepare for SGA meeting. Left to Right: Ricky Hall, Ron Johnson, Carolyn Bryant and Gregory Blake. Student Government Assoc. Durham Technical Institute 1637 Lawson St. Durham, N.C. 27703 “Growing Bigger by Serving Better ' 9 jfliss Durham Te Institute HAVE YOU MET MISS DTI Name: Aginora McNair Birthplace: Roberson County Birth Date: April 24, 1960 Height: 5' 4 Weight: 120 lbs. Parents: Mr. Mrs. Purcell McNair Address: 51-B Ridgeway Avenue Durham, NC Hobbies: Dancing, Reading, Helping and Meeting new people Since becoming Miss Durham Technical Institute, I have gained a pride for the school and for myself as well. I want to be a good representative for Durham Technical Institute and I hope that in the future, I will be able to do as much for Durham Technical Institute as it has done for me. When the time comes to elect Miss DTI for next year, I hope more girls will partici- pate because it is really a learning experience, as well as an advantage. Some of the advantages include: recognition, one year free tuition, books and the op- portunity to attend Student Government sponsored functions free! I was Durham Technical Institute Stu- dent Representative at the Circle-K convention in Chicago. This was another of many enjoyable ex- periences. While in Chicago, I gained information during the convention that Circle K’ers here will be able to share and use for the betterment of our club. Rosa Maria Smith Aries the “Ram” Native Durhamite Sophomore First runner-up for Miss DTI. Major: Data Processing. Interests: Interpretive Dance, Creative Writing, Consul- tant to student advisory for disabled students. Name: Cheryl Elaine Harris Height: 5ft. 4in. Weight: 120 lbs. Birtndate: 1-25-60 Second runner-up for Miss DTI. Curriculum: Practical Nursing Education. Graduated: June 21, 1979. Curricu- lum: General Education. Activities: Head of Cheerlead- ing Squad, President of Circle K, Student representative for Nursing Advisory Board, SGA — Nursing Repre- sentative. Special Interest and Hobbies: Reaaing, Meeting people. T BREAK TIME ■ . + i Interpersonal communication is a way of learning and understanding each other. Students posing gracefully — looking confident. “Break time.” Another way of meeting new people. “I’ll raise you three dollars.” “Only three watching the camera?” FACULTY STAFF Wesly C. Alston Counselor Reading Academy Micky Andrews Coordinator Paralegal Program Ethel Barlow Officer Admissions Larry J. Bowen Instructor Accounting Xiomara Boyce Coordinator Continuing Education Eugene Bray Instructor English Dorothy Brower Coordinator CETA Dorothy D. Brown Instructor Typing Dorothy J. Brown Secretary Veteran Affairs Fred Castrovinci Coordinator Respiratory Therapy Claudia Connelly Administrative Secretary Aaron M. Conn Director Counseling Services Yates M. Coates Instructor Dental John Christopher Instructor Math Dara Chehab Instructor Data Processing Candace Cates Secretary Personnel (MAIN INGREDIENTS) OF DTI Nadine Dennis Secretary Word Processing Center Judy Duncan Assistant Personnel Charlene Daye Instructor General Office Technology James Dupree V2 Time Instructor Nathaniel Devine Maintenance Department Anne Epley Secretary Financial Aid Terri Ettson Research Assistant DAISY Program Ann Faircloth Purchasing Assistant Unidentified Janice Gentry Accounting Technician Calvin Gillie Dean Apprenticeship Program Carl Haggard Instructor Business Administration Miller Harrison Coordinator Industrial Management Thomas Hembrick Chairman Industrial Education Special Technologies Iris B. Hill Coordinator English George Hilliard Instructor Accounting DURHAM TECH Shirley Hinton Data Control Clerk Data Processing Darryl Hollisman Vi Time Instructor Gloria Horne Instructor Learning Lab Brenda Hudson Secretary Counseling Service Charles Hunt Accountant Business Office Frederick Hunt Director Special Services Sylvia Hunt Secretary Admissions Dan Hutchison Reading Specialist Reading Academy Mary M. Ingram Director RSVP Michael Ivey Counselor CETA Judene Jack Instructor Early Childhood Education Ammie Jenkins Coordinator Data Processing Polly Johnson Maintenance Department Don Kritsch Coordinator Pharmacy LaVerne Bennett Receptionist CETA George E. Jenkins Instructor 20 Data Processing LEADERS Suzanne Levene Director Reading Academy Deborah Llewellyn Instructor Early Childhood Education Bessie Marshall Manager Bookstore at DTI Watts L. Mangum Accountant Business Office Jane McMurry Instructor English Dollie Moser Receptionist Admissions William A. Martin Dean Degree and Diploma Programs Susan Q. Mace Instructor English Ruth W. McKee Accounting Technician Business Office William T. Mincey Coordinator Continuing Education Edward Moore Instructor Accounting Howard Lurker Instructor Dental Laboratory Technology Margaret A. McAdams Internal Auditor Business Office John C. Michaud Evening Librarian LuAnne Mullins Secretary Word Processing Center 21 Rhonda Mack Programmer Data Processing D. T. EYE . . . R.E. Newman Director Student Processing Brenda Nunn Coordinator Library Services Sheila O’Briant Instructor Humanities Susan H. Payne Director Dial Access (DAISY) System Leonzo Pettiford A.V. Technician Sylvia Smith Prescott Instructor Early Childhood Education Sim Pollhill, Jr. Coordinator Veterans Affairs Catherin S. Potaro Instructor Accounting Robert L. Potter Instructor Business Administration W.D. Pridgen Coordinator Business Administration Robert Reaves Instructor Electronics Jewelite Reid Learning Skills Assistant Special Services Project Dorothy Rice Secretary 22 Veterans Affairs Marshall Rogers Maintenance Department Clyde E. Robbins Evening Administrator William Rodgers Coordinator Dental Laboratory Technology Cynthia Ross Administrative Secretary CETA Addie M. Rucker % Maintenance Department Moses E.J. Russell Vz Time Instructor Herman W. Sanders Job Placement Officer Douglas H. Sawyer Instructor Automotive Technology Ralph Seagroves Vz Time Instructor Police Science William Sewell Chairman General Education Department Fan Ida Smith Maintenance Department Jill Smith Counselor Tutorial Services Kathy Smith Programmer Administrative Data Processing Kathy Walters Secretary RSVP Lynne N. West Coordinator Accounting Fran Tomasic Library Technician Richard Vaughan Instructor Business Administration Don Wildman English Lab Coordinator Special Services John A. Zunes Coordinator Science Engineering Technology 23 TO FACULTY AND STAFF Special thanks to all faculty and staff members who have worked diligently for five, ten or more years at Durham Technical Insti- tute. We feel that their dedication has been a matter of acting out a deeply inspired need to assist in improving the quality of education Since their tenure here at DTI many employees have stepped up to higher levels and or assumed more responsibility with their posi- tion. Such as moving from secretary to director, maid to manager, etc. . . . Durham Tech is a growing insti- tute with expanding opportunity for faculty and staff advancement. We are proud of these individuals and many thanks to them for their cour- age, loyalty and dedication to the students and the institution. We are also grateful to those individuals whose pictures are not shown. May you continue to make greater con- tributions and best of luck in your future endeavors. Secretary to Director Auxiliary Service 24 Mrs. L. Crockett Instructor PNE to Chairman PNE Dept L.A, Veasey Accountant to Business Manager I I Mrs. Mary King Secretary to Equipment Coordinator Dr. Kyle Jones Director of Student Personnel Services to Director Planning Research Dr. Joseph Wade Coordinator Police Science Department to Chairman Public Services Dept. Mrs. Helen Laws Secretary to Personnel Director ii Mrs. Doris Hobbs Secretary to Secretary Student Processing Mr. Albert Jernigan Chairman Business Dept, to Chairman Business Dept. Mrs. Carolyn Brown Instructor to Instructor PNE Mrs. Barbara Ferrell Assistant Librarian to Director, Library Learning Resources Center ivn. i nomas L� ilcnrisi Instructor to Counselor Mr. Evell Goss Instructor, Business Administration to Instructor. Business Administrator. Mrs. Janie Harris Secretary to Manager Supplies Mrs. Bessie Marshall Maid to Bookstore Manager Mrs. Louise Gouche Instructor PNE to Classroom Coordinator PNE 25 '0 ■■ mm ■ : DENTAL A Dental Laboratory Technician is a skilled mechanical technician who works in cooperation with professional practicing dentists. A dental technician’s work is involved with making dental restorations or den- tures. These dentures, either partial or entire upper or lower plates, are used as replacement teeth that have been removed from the patient’s mouth or to replace teeth that are missing from a patient’s mouth. Sf m I Tau Eta Sigma — a dental laboratory technology fraternity promoting the highest possible degree of in- dividual excellence in the art and science of dental technology and a greater degree of public recognition for the contribution rendered the dental community by dental technology. Membership consists of charter, stu- dents, faculty, alumni, and honorary members of the dental laboratory technology vocation. jwmm i® mm - TV A IfefPifgpii Gouche On May 22, 1980, Durham Tech held its second annual Awards Day Cere- mony. This year’s competition was tough! During the ceremony, the recipi- ents received a letter of recommenda- tion or a certificate of achievement or both. Dr. Phail Wynn, Interim President, and the guest speaker, Mr. Ray Jefferies, Coordinator of the Student Development Services in North Carolina Department of Community Colleges, presented the awards to the outstanding individuals. Brogden Junior High School’s Drama Club was on hand to thrill the audience with Paul Laurence Dunbar’s Poems. Durham Tech’s Concert Choir made a special appearance which enhanced the ceremony greatly. Ms. Louise Gouche, DTI Faculty Instructor, gave the opening prayer and Mr. Gregory Blake introduced the speaker while Mr. Ed Sherwood helped to organize the program. The Awards Day turned out to be a real success. Performance by Brogden Jr. High School AWARDS RECIPIENT Ray Jeffries — North Carolina Department of Community Colleges Carolyn Bryant Ricky Hall Steve Bonnett Geraldine Williams Dr. Phail Wynn Tom Gilchrist Kenneth Weldon Mike Ivey Circle K Gary Jenkins Iris Cameron Lawrence Gilchrist Sam Convisor Bill Riordan Alan Schumacher Harriet Hanson Rashad Salaam Brenda Bell Glen Ivey Alvin McCain Brodgen Junior High School Leah Box Cheryl Speight Mary Lewis Linda Ragin Ed Sherwood Gregory Blake Sterling Lyons Members of the Future Secretaries Association D.T.L Choir OPTICIANRY Opticianry is the art of applying the science of optics to the making and fitting of lenses and devices to aid in providing comfortable and efficient vision. The science of optics is a branch of physics which is concerned with the study of light; then nature and properties of light, the role of light in vision, and with geometry of reflection and refraction of light by lenses. Your job as an optician or ophthalmic dispensor will be to measure, adapt, and fit eye glasses or contact lenses to the human face as well as aiding or correcting visual (which pertains to seeing or sight) or ocular (which pertains to the eye) pecularities. You will be a specialist in the science of optics and will apply your knowledge, both technical and mechanical, to the production of glasses or lenses according to the prescriptions written by the opthalmologist or optometrist. You will be a member of the “eye health team” and will deal directly with the patient who is in need of your professional services. mmm WW i I I i M t ti Via 1 ♦ t ♦ 1 if 11 Scholastic Opticians Association — an Opticianry Organization. Objectives are to promote unity among professionally trained Opticians, to obtain strength, mutual benefits, higher standards, greater professional recognition and to give greater service. Membership is open to all Op- ticianry students or alumni. RESPIRATORY THERAPY The Respiratory Therapist is an allied health specialist enployed in the treatment, management, control and care of patients with deficiences and abnormalities associated with breathing. Respiratory Therapists are involved with the administration of medical gases including air and oxygen. Respiratory Therapists are also responsible for the administration of drugs and various forms of aerosal therapy. They are directly involved in emergency car- dioplumonary resuscitation, the management of patients who need the assistance of mechanical life support systems, performance of pulmonary diagnostic studies, and the rehabilitation of patients with lung diseases Respiratory Therapists are vital assets to physicians because their training enables them to perform specific testing techniques employed in monitoring, evaluating, and treating their patients. These skills are also used to assist in research and education. ispi liP ’ mmsm ¥ffnrnmwn 1 fe z ® © © © 42 Accounting is often thought of as “the language of business.” This is because business events and transactions are recorded, classified, sum- marized, and interpreted in terms of money and in accordance with ac- counting principles, and procedures. There are three major fields of ac- counting: private or industrial accounting, governmental, and public ac- counting. Private accounting covers the entire field of accounting for privately owned businesses. The field of accounting for the privately owned businesses include bookkeeping cost accounting, financial ac- counting, auditing, and controllership. m jrm fllplili ■ Carolyn Bryant — Gettin’ down. 1 46 A pause for the cause. “Foxtrot anyone?” “Shake your Groove Thang.” “Disco Ducks” SUMMER QUARTER OF ’79 DTI Class of ’98. . Cooling out. “Hotdog anyone?” “What’s next?” Batman and Robin? Mr. and Mrs. “Soon-to-be?” 47 Paying attention — a communication skill. Assisting others is a real pleasure. Time out for students as they appear to enjoy the activity of the day. NO SHOXiMG |! II 48 There are times when we all need to be uplifted. the rush to maintain perfect attendance (“down with BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Possibly when you have thought of the term BUSINESS AD- MINISTRATION you have thought of it in the somewhat narrow sense as work involved in trade or commerce. Ac- tually, the scope of Business Administration covers a mul- titude of fields. Business Administration encompasses ac- tivities found in manufacturing, banking and finance, in- surance, transportation, communication, retail merchandis- ing, shipping, wholesale merchandising, real estate, and many other fields. As you can see, this list could include just about any branch of business and thus your employment future is probably brighter in this field than any you could choose. The curriculum is designed to give the student an un- derstanding of the principles of business operation, ex- perience with techniques and handling business data, functional competence in the application of data processing systems, and experience in computer programming of business records and accounts, inven- tory, sales, and income and expenditures essential to business and management decisions. Emphasis is upon business data processing and use of machines in solving business problems. 0:-: ■' :' :V ':V 8fi • '• I told you I wasn't ready Study long—you study wrong Listening to lectures are enjoyable moments Student posing for picture as she waits for next class Positive habits demand practice « (. ft UMU ! V' 'itH 'vtt, WtHm jg ..8— Traffic gets pretty heavy at times during change of classes. Smiles and stares add to student social interaction Getting things done together is the way to go ;; i I I I f I GOT E F E NFC E I H R C N A E 0 L L 0 G Y The General Office Technology curriculum offers a clerical program coupled with basic business courses designed to develop a variety of necessary skills for employ- ment in the buisness world. Specialized course work in skilled areas is supplemented by related courses in mathematics, accounting, business law, and personal im- provement. S §§ mmm «5; ..,■ .•• ' ■ ■ ■ wmwmm � trSS y BBS ■ : - , j - MMmp. : coor ..,|4 tf MO 0 J wcti v Ti vi OiOOr 5 , ) Nkr ( fW'SS 6 December 13, 1979 Sylvia Hunt, Student Processing, Secretary — Durham Technical Institute Baby Boy: Sedric Jevon Hunt Born: February 11, 1980 Where: Durham County General Hospital, Durham, N.C. Weight: 8-lbs and 11-ozs. Baby Shower Given by: Student Processing Staff Where: Staff and Faculty Lounge — Main Building The Shower was a real success! 63 i RELAXING Zzzzzz I SECRETARIAL SCIENCE I The Secretarial Science curriculum provides training in the accepted procedures required by business, industrial, medical, legal and professional areas, and enables persons to become proficient soon after employment in their par- ticular fields. 68 COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY Communications Technology provides community video services for Durham Tech and Durham communi- ty. This program also trains individuals for an exciting career in community video, using modern equipment such as television, camera, and taping system. 69 Freeman Guess who this person is? Here are some clues. 1. At DTI for four (4) years. 2. US Navy — retired 3. Pipe smoker. See page 159 Joyce Turrentirfe Nell Ga Bowman Betsv Bell ELECTRONICS I The Electronics Engineering Technology program provides a basic background in practical applications of electronic and in electronics related theory. Courses are designed to present content in an order that will provide the student with progressive levels of job related skills and knowledge. The curriculum is designed so that comple- tion at various skill levels should prepare an individual to work as a service techni- cian, an assistant to engineer, or as a liaison between the engineer and the skilled craftsperson. 75 76 Paralegals are highly trained men and women who oc- cupy an important position in the legal profession. They are neither legal secretaries nor practicing attorneys, but rather are trained specialists who have studied legal procedure and can apply their knowledge as an impor- tant member of the legal service team. Paralegal graduates are able to assist the attorney in many facets of law, including work on probate matters, conducting investigations, title abstracting, preparation of tax forms, filing legal documents, bookkeeping, library research, and providing office management. wm - mm$ r “Yes MAMA, I Run this Department and half of Durham Tech.” 77 Some recent graduates. Pat McElroy Best of Luck to Ms. Janis Huffines on her new career journey. Congratulations to the first 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. “Class of 1979” Ann Bassett Peggy Bradley Janis Huffines James Johnson Thelbert Reams Dorothy Shoaf Deborah Swanner Raymond Watts Vera Verbal See Graduation on Page 166 78 Graduating Class of 1979” i 79 POLICE FIRE Police Science This two year program of study at Durham Technical Institute provides for you the organization, manage- ment, and operation of police services. You will have ample opportunity to become familiar with areas of specialized law enforcement techniques and procedures together with a consideration of their legal and philosophical bases. You will be involved in both classroom and laboratory situations structured to provide you with current and sophisticated methods for dealing with such topics as criminal evidence, court room presentation, as well as methods and procedures involved in the investigation of specific offenses such as arson, narcotics, sex, larceny, burglary, homicide, and robbery. You will also receive instruction in various aspects of English and the social sciences which will augment your technical instruction and provide you with a well rounded educational background. At the completion of your training, the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Police Science is conferred. SCIENCE Fire Science Scientific developments change the ways of man and continually bring about a need for further change. The Public Fire Service is no exception. New chemicals which are volatile, pyrophonic, radio-active, and ex- plosive are being transported and stored in every sec- tion of North Carolina. Space Age Fire Service requires intelligent, courageous, and dedicated individuals who are willing to keep pace with rapid technical change. This is nec- essary not only to save the lives of others but also their own. 81 B8 SWSMM3S v ? ' i i.'. 1 V � 4-'- ’ i 0 ■■s ■i iisii ; 1 i §m| 11 P A gU mm WMM 11| IJyfe .2 w i IS tsS' S-r' 1:‘1|®- ■111 IS ?$f|| M ■ Carletta Barrios ■. wwwi r , gl I m 9m i§§imgm mmms Just another pretty little : ■ ■' . , ' , ' V -.' M,f: 6 i S'- ' X student nursi 1 1 H 11 1. V U nSHHuR f ■ % Mmmm Good!!! Take that and this! mm Hello. Take that too! You want my picture? '' m : I thought you told me Pharmacy was easy. ■■KSSnHHHg i Check it out. Man. “Say Cheese!” SUMMER TIME Between classes at DTI, you need a break Head ’em up move ’em out! 84 This picture is just for me! Lovers of Durham Tech Pow! Wow! 85 Couples With Things ' ?r' Stop, Look, and Listen Brenda and Alvin Lovebirds a Wmmsm Handsome couple. -Sister and Brother 86 .iH-iv. • , j ] i j in Common . Gary and Regina Beside Book s My A pretty lady and Frank . . . Pam and Sh Dee Toni and a friend 88 EARLY CHILDHOOD The purpose of the Early Childhood Associate Program is to train students to provide warm, caring, enrichment experiences for preschool children. The focus of the program is child centered and the philosophy is child oriented. The overall objective is to provide the necessary learning experiences in the classroom and laboratory to enable the students to func- tion effectively upon graduation as child care specialists. An important aspect of this program is the student practicum. It is believed that actual experience with children, under supervision, will enable the student to put into practice the theories and concepts learned in the classroom. Familarity with different day care and developmental centers will also provide opportunities for students to select and expand areas of interest. Lyon Park Day Care Center une Linda little girl Keeya Nachel Ragin m Mm mSBm fi r v J 9mm$ ' Lakewood Elementary School “ - : - ; - ' HR ::g B| 1 I I — i LEARNING CENTER Left to Right: Barbara S. Ferrell (Director), Mary F. Tomasie, Leonzo Pettiford, Brenda Nunn, Helen Thompson, |anice Saunders, Gloria Horne. LEISURE V' i 4 I Salute to Black History Week Brogden Jr. High School “BJ Players” Advisors — Cynthia Smith and Fred White. These students dramatized in black dialect,” poems by famous black poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar during Black History Week. February Week 25-29 44 « 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44, 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 A Note from the Assistant Editor ■a i ■i ■i i n The future of American democracy depends upon an educated and responsible citizenry. Durham Technical Institute conceives this philosophy as its utmost and serves as a stepping stone toward the development of each individual’s maximum potential in life. The institu- tion was established to make more readily available a higher educational opportunity distinct from traditional academic education as well as to inspire an active desire for con- tinuing personal development. Many educational opportunities are made available to the students by means of the ‘‘open door placement” policy which attempts to accept the individual where he is and strives to provide him with an opportunity to pursue an educa- tional program toward the attainment of his career goal. Curriculum offerings for Durham Tech students consists of twenty-nine programs. Twenty programs are of two year duration while eight programs may be completed in a year of study. Students of the DTI Family are very unique in that their determination for success in life is characterized by an eagerness to work together as a team. These individuals have committed themselves to an education for life which requires effort, determination and long hours of studying. Making it” for DTI students is no problem because they realize their potential and know where they are going. This is why I am proud to present to you — tomorrow's leaders . . . 97 Stone :6s™ Barbara Aesha Abdullah Marja Admiraal Agnes Harden f|ii exander Kelly Alexander Susan Alexander Thomas Alexander Calvin Emery Allen Valerie Allen hia Alston Raymond L. Alston Phyllis Amey Indarti Ananta Sixto Aponte Muhammed D. Arif Arledge to be a Pound of Treasure Van Askew Anne C. Atkinson Gina Babinec Celinda Bailey Nilsa Baird Catherine Baker Susan B. Baker Baldwin Jacqueline R. Baldwin Darryl Barbee Margee Barbee Jerry T. Barnes Steve Barnette Joyce Basden Sylvia J. Basnight Patricia Bass Cedric M. Baysmore Jacqueline Beatty Brenda Bell 99 Jennifer M. Bell Lillian Best Sandra R. Blackstor Adienne Blake Carol Blevins Paul Bojerski Polly Bonds Kathy Borsuk Julia Boswell Lillian Bowser Leah Box Meager Brandon William L. Brandon Retha M. Brown Darlene Brannon Andre Braswell Veba Brewer George B. Bridges Marlene Bright Paul Bright Getting it Together Was a Great Pleasure Chandra Brown Julia Brown Olivia Brown Vernon Gayle Brown Lois Brunson Carolyn Bryant Gloria D. Bullock Herman Bullock Timothy Bullock Lindale Burgess Maggie N. Burnett Betty Burnette Algernon Burton Veronica L. Byers Charlene Byrd Denise Bynum Edna Cameron Iris Cameron Agnes Campbell Patricia Campbell 101 ■:' aw mgma 1 1 Micheal L. Cannon Albert Canty Annette Carden Parrish Carnethia IU Alfredia Carter mm I - Thomas Cates Mary Caviness mn M. M Sandra Cecil Rodel Cerdena Thomasina Chalmers Millard Church Bernard Clouse Deleanor Clay Debbie Clark Roberta Tommie Clark Wanda Clements Larry Clemons • • 4 MlilMlX.' Ml � %� •• aUU � � • • • Glenda G. Clements ,iiiH . •«• V • II Ml .••■If • iii� 0 Together Alone Patricia Cruse Azillee Craig Lonnie Crawley Munday A. Crowell Deborah Currin James Kent Council Roy Council Prinell Cooke Dwight L. Cornigans Deborah B. Cooley Robin Cousin Robert Couch Alan Collins Albert R. Cooper Annette Cotton Darnell C. Colin Ricky Cooper Jerry M. Council Joan Corley Jeffrey Colimon ■ • ::r .. ••••■• CARL V lECiSTRATIOM k« Q J� ftrr. 19 ?C MM ■■rX: -ff Ro«« ' ! P«v F n. BEAUTIFUL LADIES ■m r Not Knowing What Randy Cyoan Betty Dilday James Dixon Claudia DiBona Dennis Derr Delphine Coreene Gary Degraffenrejdt Jack Deason Ricky Daye Shirley W. Davis Minnie T. Davis Leslie Davis Jacquess Davis Cleveland Davis Brenda J. Davis Anna Davis Deborah Daye Sandra Daughtry L.M. Daniels Bernice M. Daniels 106 — ng Was as Stone William R. Dodson Carmen Dorsey David Dowdy O'Neal S. Downs Deborah Drayton Larry Duncan Valerie Dunham James Dupree Phyllis Duke Darryl Edwards Vickie Edwards William Edwards JoAnne Elliott Terry Epps Wanda Epps Stephanie Estes Delories Evans Martin S. Farr Delevere Farrar 107 Hattie Farrar Stepping Stone Permitted Rhella Fatmata Doris Dee Fatu Molly Fiensy Iris Flames Charlotte Fleming Lisa Fletcher Karen Fogg Kathy E. Foushee Gerald Foushee Linda Fogleman Gerald A. Foster Linda H. Fowler i John Foxworth James A. Franklin Barbara Frazier Francisco Freiburghaus Brian Fulcher Willie Fuller Geraldine Fullwood Danita D. Gahis l. 108 Madeline Gantl Wilhelmenia Gamer Darrell Gibbs Lawrence Gilchrist Dorothy L. Glover Robert Graham Esther Y. Gray Laura Green Mutemah K. Gregory Delbra Hailey Joycelyn Hall Ervin Hammonds Jesse Hargrove Willie W. Harper Bruce Harris Cheryl Harris Cheryl Harris Lona B. Harris Queenie Harris Teressa Harris Actor Harris Tom Harton Velinda Hatcher Bareara Hawley Dorothy Hayes Vanessa Hayes Sheila Hbbott William Head j Linda Headen Jeffrey Heath Helen Royall Teresa Hellen Lois Henderson Iris Herndon Warren L. Herndon Darlene Hester Gloria A. Hester Curl D. Hill no And it Appeared as Ronald A. Hicks an Awakening Tower Delores Hines Maria Hodge Vance Holeman Patricia Holland Gailon Holley Deborah G. Holloway Sharon Holman Marvin Hooker Felecia Horne Bobby Horton tsssav Bruce Holland Napoleon Howard Sharin Howard Janie B. Huffines Joe Hunter William Hughes Frederick Hunt Anne Hutchison We Exploded in Each % ESBk Others Love Jackie Jones Judy Jones Julie Jones Kimberly Y. Jones Mary Jones Nettie Marie Jones Varessa Jones Larry D. Joyner Joyce Nicholson Ronald A. Jordan Florianna Justice Christine A. Judge Patricia A. Judkins Shirley Keech Diane Keleher Dwight Kennedy Candy Kern Mark Kerr Fatmala Khadar Mariama Khellah 113 Injeiptte 'A p i: •' %WW-Wm ' i Adrian Parker ..w-.. , }MMiM '...Syl.jH . 5 Parker M. Parker James Parks Marcus Parsons Jermaine Pass mmm Farrington T. Paylor Arnetta Peaks JoAnn Peaks Jackie Pemberton Brenda F Perry Ruben G. Pettiford Philip Ogugua Darryl Pinkerton Leslie Piske Christofus Pittman Doris A. Pollard Hattie Poole Thomas Pope Michael Posev Betty J. Powell Phillip Prear Betti na Pretty Sharon Pretty g? y Ik, Just to Have That Cheryl D. Speight Ellen Stevens Willie Stevens Beverly Stewart Alan W. Stewart Elizabeth O. Stigger Howard J.E. Stone Ike Stroud Sharon Strudwick Winder Sukh Abdul Ail Sun Tamara Surles Deborah Swanner Brown D. Tarley Dorothy Tarry Anthony Taylor i Katrina Taylor Nettie M. Taylor Mark Teasley Louis Jr. Tedder 124 Ambitious Touch Tedder Wishbone Dennis Theron Michael Theisen Johnnie Thomas Robert L. Thomas Gina Thompson Julia W. Thompson Thomas Thornton Jacqueline Thorpe Charles Tidwell Anthony Timmons Sharon Toomer Louise Tuck Charles Tucker Barbar Turner Debra Turner James E. Turner Annette Turrentine David Tyson Joe Tyson 125 Joycelyn Unstead Michael A. Upchurch Vera Verbal Laurie Venicchic Mehrn L. Vines Rickey Ward Paul G. Wallace Betty T. Wallace Henry L. Waddell Kenneth W. Watley Barbara Watson Dolly Watson Elouisa Watson Phillip Watson Ray Watts Donna Weaver Harriette Weaver Trudy Webb Rose Weeks 126 Roberts Weldon Did it Come From? Lewis Wilson Cheryl Wilson Larry A. Wilson Deborah Wells The Wheat Zaver L. White Janice Whitfield Curt Whitt Sharon J. Whitted Angie Wicker Robert L. Wilkins Adviel D. Williams Danny Williams Gail Williams Gregory A. Williams Mary Williams Penny Williams Lynda Williamson Wanda E. Williamson Caleb Wilson Jr. 127 IT’S YOUR WORLD This is your world I’m just living in it Trying to make a better place Each day seems to become harder Each strive seems to become higher Oh, what a challenging race This is your world Whatever you do, do it well Life is a mysterious dream Silence is a shadow of darkness Overpowering a mountain of thoughts Oh, how impossible it seems Just a little bit of happiness Just a little bit of confidence Just a little bit of love And we, we can make it A better kind of world Tamara Surles GROUP V O 3' O SPECIAL SERVICES LEADERS o° % t ty' df J REGISTRARS C 0 0 R D I N A T 0 R S BUSINESS OFFICE PERSONNEL All business transaction and matters go through this office. 130 k WORD PROCESSING DEPARTMENT Nadine Dennis LuAnne Mullins Rick Latner Anna Mason — Supervisor They serve Durham Technical Institute by typing all correspondence for the staff of employees at Durham Tech. They operate on the IBM 05 6, printer, Mag Card ll’s, and dictating equipment. VETERAN DEPARTMENT The purpose of the V.A. Of- fice is to aid the verteran stu- dents or other eligible persons using VA educational benefits at Durham Tech in 11 procedures and steps involved in school enrollment, VA ap- plications and associated paperwork, and continued progress throughout their school enrollment. The VA of- fice staff will provide informa- tion on regulations and policies placed on those using VA educational benefits as re- quired by the institution and the VA Regional Office. The Veteran's Affairs Office is not part of the Veterans Ad- ministration. Their respon- sibility is to help the veteran students in any phase of a chosen program under the G.I. Bill, to counsel veteran stu- dents, and to officially certify veterans for Durham Tech to the VA Regional Office in Winston Salem, North Carolina. 131 ................ .....................................................................—_____________________________ SPECIAL SERVICES The Special Services Project is an academic assistance pro- gram for 200 curriculum stu- dents. The overall goal of Special Services is to increase the graduation and retention rates of students. Academic support services are provided in Math, English, Reading, Study Skills, Personal and Academic Counseling. Special Services is located in Room 49-A Main Building. Wm FUTURE SECRETARIES ASSOCIATION Future Secretaries Associa- tion — a chapter of the National Secretaries Associa- tion. Major objectvies are to stimulate interest in the secretarial profession, to develop a better un- derstanding of secretarial responsibilities, and to assist in providing the basics necessary for the preparation of future office workers. Mem- bership is open to Secretarial Science and the General Of- fice Technology students who maintain a “C” average or above. 132 SECURITY DEPARTMENT This department provides protective services for DTI facilities, faculty and staff. CETA STAFF Occupational skill improve- ment is offered through voca- tional educational programs at DTI. The CETA staff admin- isters the educational funds to eligible students and also sup- plies supportive services in the areas of health, education- al guidance, and career coun- seling. The goal of CETA is to help the unskilled to become more employable through cor- rectional and vocational train- ing programs. 133 ADMISSION STAFF Durham Technical Institute operates under the “open door” admissions policy as es- tablished by the North Carolina Department of Com- munity Colleges. Admission is open to virtually all persons eighteen years of age or older, or to those who are not enrolled in public school. READING ACADEMY DEPARTMENT Front row (1-r): Roger McGuf- fey, Suzanne Levene, Gladys Lawson; back row: Wes Alston, Dan Hutchison. The Reading Academy’s mission and major objective is to teach basic reading skills. It seeks to help individuals im- prove their daily living skills through higher reading achievement. The Academy’s services are available without cost to any interested persons. s i ■ MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL Cleanliness and housekeep- ing for DTI are done by these professionals. PRINTING SERVICES Printing Services provides graphic services for Durham Tech. Bobby Pendergraft Larry Medlin Deborah Daye Lee Richardson Randy Bass 135 BOARD OF TRUSTEE These masterminds are the ones who run Durham Tech. SGA STAFF The purpose of the Student Government Association shall be to coordinate and regulate student activities; to provide procedural guides for student participation in making policies concerning student af- fairs; to provide a frame work within which students may work to improve the school; to serve as an agency to stimulate civic responsibility, profitable use of leisure time and a spirit of fellowship among students; and to develop, encourage and assist with enforcing definite campus regulations that effect the whole student body. COUNSELING SERVICES DEPARTMENT This department provides counseling services to students. CIRCLE K CLUB Circle K Club — The D.T.I. chapter was organized in 1977 and sponsored by the Durham Kiwanis Club. The objective of Circle K is to provide college and university students with a means by which those in- dividuals interested in helping others and being a service in society can express this con- cern. The Club's Motto is, “We Build, and in practice that means geniunely constructive involvement in the community and on campus. Membership is open to any student of good character and scholastic standing who is officially enrolled in the institution. 137 DAISY Durham Technical in- stitute’s Dial Access Instruc- tional System (DAISY) is a telephone system which provides free listening ex- periences to anyone who calls (919) 596-0611. DAISY offers approximately 500 taped programs which may range in length from one minute to thirty minutes. RSVP The Retired Senior Volun- teer Program is sponsored by Durham Technical Institute and the federal agency AC- TION. Its main objective is to help persons 60 years of age and older to share their skills, experiences and expertise with the Durham community by volunteering. The program serves as the middleman bet- ween those elderly citizens who feel the need to be useful and Durham agencies that need their help. -m m mmm mmm t m i pfe'-V in nuMi mm t ® ■ ■ M : m .' MW 4MR| 4=; DTI CONCERT CHOIR The DTI Concert Choir was started in 1979. They made their first appearance at the First Annual DTI Awards Ceremony. NEWSPAPER STAFF Bi-monthly newspaper that support DTI. Qj g lr c L t IL Volume 1 Number 5 February 7, 1980 _Free to all Students JAYCEES WANT DTI HOME The Durham Jaycees are seeking stu- dents interested in establishing a scolastic chapter of the Jaycees at cm. Jim Hastings, President, and Charles Bradsher, Vice President of the Durham Jaycees; outlined the re- quirements, goals and advantages of a DTI chapter at the 3CA meeting on Friday, January 5th. A scolastic chapter of the Jaycees at DTI would be closely allied with the Durham Jaycees. This would en- able students to meet and work with men who are active in our community affairs. Some projects that are now sponsared by the Durham Jaycees are the following ones. Miss Durham Contest, Burn Center Jelly Drive, leadership symposium, family develop- ment seminars and social functions such as dances and parties. DTI Jaycees could participate fully in the Durham Chapter activities as well as sponser prelects of their own. Projects could include the community such as the Jelly Drive, or be exclu- sively directed toward the school, such as building a bus shelter or obtaining new equipment for one of the labs. Any DTI Jaycee project would recieve support and guidence from the Durham Jaycees. To Establish a Jaycees Chapter at DTI a minimum of 20 students are ne- eded. Any student 18 or older 1s eligible. An initial membership fee would be set at the first organiza- tional meeting. It could range from J5 to J;2.50 for the first year with a fee of SiO for every year there after. Upon graduation the members of the DTI Jaycees could Join the Durham Jaycees or Jaycettes, the womans chapter, as long a they are under the age of 36. There will be a meeting on Feb- ruary 2? at i tic - to be announc . Please watch for the poster set at various points throughout the school which will announce the tine and place. Stop by the SGA or newspaper office if you want additional information. Remember, the men who make up the Durham Jaycees often hire or work for companies that hire DTI Grads. PUCE3GJ.T OFFICE HELPS FIND JOBS Durham Techs Placenent office is loc- ated in room 56 In the main building, the office is headed by Hr. Herman Sanders, a representitive of the Employment Security Corsis si on. The Placement office is for students and disenchanted faculity of DTI. Mr. Sanders is in contact with employers throughout the state by letter and telephone calls. He talks with a potential employee to find his or her aptitude, interests and hob- bies. Mr. Sanders contacts ar. employ-er and sets up an appointment for the potential employee. He then follows up an all Job interviews. Mr. Sanders asks that all graduating students contact him before graduatlcr.. He has beer, most successful in placing students in the fields of Cental Tech, Opticlrary. Pharmacy, Electronics Tech, and Electrical Maintenance. Sanders has also had success in placing many foreign students. By Sterling D. Lyons A representitive of the 3? ETE will be on hand every Tuesday from 9ae to I0i30 am to talk with ary student, staff or faculity aeefcer who wo-ld like to submit articles, or volunteer to write lor tr.e paper. Our office is now located in the 3GA, Teartook rai_er which is be hi i the sec.nty t .-mi. 139 DRAFTING The drafter is a highly skilled individual who can take rough sketches of written information and through the use of standard graphic practices, develop a working drawing. The working drawing is a graphical assem- blage of standard drafting practices. The acquisition of these drafting practices come through both formal and on-the-job training. The drafter works with architects, designers, engineers, planners, inventors and many other professionals who need his services. The major responsibility of a drafter is to complete drawings that are neat, accurate and above all useful for the people who will use them. gasa •5555 The machinist who is a graduate of this program will be proficient in setting up and operating a variety of machine tools. The male or female machinist will be able to fit, make, or repair metal parts or tools. Also, at times, the machinist is called upon to plan the sequence of opera- tions and thus must be MACH II 144 INIST knowledgeable in such areas as drafting and metal properties. The machinist, in one way or another, plays a role in the production of almost all the products we use in our daily lives and the need for competent machinists will continue to grow as our economy expands. I I I SCIENCE AND Science and Engineering Technicians are particularly variety of jobs. They may work in support of scientists or engineers in research, development or test laboratories of industry, education, or government. They may work in the application of new electronic instrumentation and controls to many manufacturing or industrial processes. Science and Engineering Technicians are particulary suited to the many. positions which overlap the traditional fields of science and engineering. Science and Engineering Technicians are trained by physicists, chemists, electrical engineers and mechanical engineers working together to achieve the necessary inter- disciplinary approach. ■ wiumiiihih, I Maintenance electricians per- form a variety of tasks in new or established plants. They lay out, assemble, install, test, and repair electrical fixtures, apparatus and wiring used in electrical systems. As service technicians, they work on such equipment as motors, transformers, generators, con- trols, and lighting equipment. mmm ■' ■ : i m ' ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS 148 AND MAINTENANCE PHARMACY TECHNICIAN The Pharmacy Technician is an allied health specialist employed within a pharmacy to perform a variety of technical duties related to preparing and dis- pensing drugs in accordance with standard procedures and laws under the supervision of a registered phar- macist. In hospitals, Pharmacy Technicians transcribe physicians’ medication orders, fill orders to be checked by pharmacists, and deliver them. They prepare admix- tures of intravenour solutions, and replenish drugs and pharmaceutical supplies on patient care units. Ad- ditional duties include maintenance of control drug dis- tribution, filling prescriptions, pricing and ordering drugs, maintaining patient profile records, and prepar- ing bulk formulations. Pharmacy Technicians are vital assets to hospital pharmacists because their training allows then to perform technical pharmaceutical procedures, enabling pharmacists to direct their atten- tion to professional tasks. vmmm. mtm A 1 AUTOMOTIVE MECHANICS m |[i i k The Automotive Mechanics Curriculum is a one-year vocational program designed to prepare men and women to enter the automotive service industry. Stu- dents will acquire a working knowledge and practical experiences in the various aspects of automotive servic- ing. Graduates may be employed by new car dealers, in- dependent garages, parts distributors or dealers, and other automotive service agencies. The Automotive Mechanics program will provide students with a broad range of skill from which they may choose to specialize. PRACTICAL NURSE Perhaps vve had best start with a definition of just what is a “practical nurse.” According to the National League for Nursing, “a trained practical nurse is a per- son prepared by an approved educational program to share in the care of the sick and in prevention of dis- ease, under the direction of a doctor and or a registered nurse.” Durham Tech’s one-year Practical Nurse Educa- tion program prepares you to assume the duties of this profession and is accredited by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. The Practical Nursing Program at Durham Tech was the first such program to be es- tablished in North Carolina. Ms. Geraldine Finnie at her best. 154 DEDICATION = EXCELLENT A student and the chairman of the PNE Dept. — Mrs. L. Crockett. AN EXCELLENT RECORD Recognition is due Durham Technical Institute's practical nursing program and its 33 recent gradu- ates. all of whom passed the state nursing exam. This 100 percent success story is a repeat of last fall s performance, when all 22 graduates passed the state test. What's more, the recent graduates averaged a score of 572, far heyond the 350 minimum required to pass. 155 Nursing Instructors Procedure Manual jf _____ p$;J§ ii I 5 i I HISTORIC PRESERVATION The purpose of this nationally unique program is to provide historic preservation technicians proper aesthetic appreciation and technical skills necessary to conduct restoration activities. The curriculum is heavily oriented toward the learning and application of skills and combines intensive lecture and laboratory work with a three month practicum. Students will gain skill and knowledge in such topics as preservation laws, grantsmanship, historic preservation resources, reading and recording of historic sites, assessment of building materials, determination of destructive forces, develop- ing alternative strategies for techniques of preservation, reproduction of brick and stone masonry, framing and fine finishing, repair and reproduction of metal hardware to include the making of nails by hand, historical development of plaster work, plaster reproduction activities, the historical development of paints, including marbelizing and woodgraining, and how to analyze paint in order to restore a site to its original color. 158 NO mm IHHN CLYDE E. ROBBINS EVENING ADMINISTRATOR 159 YEARBOOK STAFF . . . DeWayne Davis Sylvia Prescott — Advisor Thomas Gilchrist — Advisor Gary Jenkins — Editor-in-Chief Linda Ragin — Assistant Editor Mary Lewis — Managing Editor Secretary Rashad Salaam — Copy Editor Azillee Craig — Art Editor Ronald Royster — Cover designer Mike Ivey — Staff Photographer DeWayne Davis — Staff Photographer Thanks to the following individuals for their loyalty and participation on the yearbook staff: Glen Ivery Regina McLaughlin Pam Reddish Gregory Blake Darryl Williams Kelly Alexander Mike Morgan Alvin McClain Tamara Surles Linda Cooley Rashad Salaam and Azille Craig 160 Linda working diligently. STEPPING STONE m Rashad, Iris, and Mary Betty Manley and Gary discuss strategy for the yearbook. Seminar in Burlington N.C. Cover designer — Ronald Royster. Left to right: Mike Ivey, Azillee Craig, Garv Tamara Surle, Rashad, Iris. 161 Mary Lewis, Gregory Blake are a big aspect on the staff A STEP FACING GRADUATION Faces of old and faces of new, People we know and people we knew, Growing together then drifting apart, Always on ending and now a new apart, At graduation we all grow nearer, And all of our friends seems so much dearer. And as we say our final goodbye, One last embrace and one more cry A keep in touch and a promise I will A “remember when” but, better still, A place in my heart, you’ll always stay, This is what’s said as we go on our way. Received Early Childhood Diplomas “Class of 1979“ 162 Alice McNair Dorothy Graham Sylvia Prescott mu ton fOR SM3KING SR it! IK INIS BOON TOWARD SUCCESS The first Early Childhood Associate Graduation Class of 1979' 163 Terri Coates “EARLY CHILDHOOD CLASS OF 1980 Received the Pen of Achievement and Their Associate Degrees 164 The Intimate Goal The intimate goal It’s as precious as a star, We’ve worked very hard, To get where we are The intimate goal Was like a mysterious dream. Full of hidden clues, How impossible it did seem The intimate goal Gives worthwhile desire. Although its cost, was hard labor It’s a goal that we admire The intimate goal Has an acknowledgeable meaning For those who don’t know what this means, This goal is very redeeming The intimate goal Is our group building process, A fulfilling accomplishment And a heart felt success! Tamara Surles 165 9 Paralegals Graduate By ELIZABETH SWARINGEN Nine Durham residents graduated from Durham Technical Institute’s first paralegal technology class recently during ceremonies at the school. The 27-month program began in September 1977 after school of- ficials conducted a survey among Durham’s legal and business com- munity. Course offerings were based, in part, on the survey results and range from business law to family law and include special sections on income taxes, accounting and in- vestments. ‘‘The program has the overwhelming support of Durham’s legal community,” said Dr. Mickey Andrews, program in- structor. “I have talked with several businessmen to create an interest in employing some of our graduates, and many are interested. “With the recession, the demand for our graduates is not as great as we’d like, hut there is a definite demand for their services,” An- drews said. Courses were held on Monday through Thursday nights all seasons of the year. Usually the students were at school four to five hours every night, Andrews said. “The program is very taxing on the students.” Andrews said. “Most of them have fulltime jobs and family responsibilities. Often there are homework assignments, particularly reading, that require additional time outside school.” “We felt that offering the program at night would serve the legal community best,’’ Andrews said. “About 60 percent of the stu- dents in the program are already in the legal profession. Many are court counselors and secretaries.” Nine more students are expected to graduate within the next three quarters. Forty-five new students were accepted for the program this fall from some 140 applicants, An- drews said. Thirty-eight of the 45 students enrolled once classes began. Students range in age from 19 to 58, with most being about 30 years old, Andrews said. The students who graduated received associate of arts degrees. They are Ann Bassett, Peggy Bradley, Janis Huffines, James Johnson, Thelbert Reams, Dorothy Shoaf, Deborah Swanner, Ray- mond Watts and Vera Verbal. Shoaf and Pat McElroy, a stu- dent in the program, were recognized for their recent selec- tion to ‘‘Who’s Who Among American Junior Colleges.” Shoaf, a secretary at the Durham County Board of Elections, was elected to “Who’s Who Among American Colleges and Univer- sities” 30 years ago while a student at Greensboro College. i L to R: Dr. Mickey Andrews, Dr. John Crumpton, Dr. Joseph Wade and Dorothy Shoaf. 166 168 After Graduation smm aip ■ ? :■r SR SKSi Stepping into Opportunity 169 J Gettin’ it together — Head Coach Harry Edmonds I I i 173 MHM « « ‘ mSTiTUTi l S £ik� • ' - •••■ OFF-CAMPUS Durham Technical Institute began its first off-campus curriculum program in Durham County, September 1979. Utiliz- ing Northern High School classrooms at night. The Business Education Department began classes the Fall semester of 1979 with 225 students and approx- imately 120 classes. The program operates through the winter and spring quarters, and began its second year October 1979 with a slightly increased enrollment. Business classes are being of- fered the fall winter, and spring quarters with the anticipation of expanding to other programs in the near future. Esther Hodges is director of the program. MS. ESTHER HODGES Night SJdents smiles I I et it together C Hi Bessie Lovely Honeys pB j -• k • SGA students at their best nn named interim IZABETH SWARINGEN 1 Wynn Jr., vice presi- upport services at Dur- chnical Institute, will be- terim president of the y 1. 32, will be the school’s top ntil the board can find a ent for Dr. John Crumpton of Rileigh, whose resignation is effectae May 31. lives in Raleigh, but a licy approved in January d not require him to live County. The policy was titve only as it applied to on and was reportedly a majcrQactor in his resignation. On -a motion by George Newton, vice chairman of the school’s 12- r board of trustees, the unanimously approved s appointment last night, s later, a committee was ap- to search for Crumpton’s replacement. Newton was elected chairman of search committee. Other com- mittee members are board mem- bers Sherrill High, Dr. Towson Mooii . Nat White and James Bol- gory Blake, student ment president, and Joe Ez- resident of the school’s fac- staff organization, rd Chairman Ed Phillips is an is to port hair A pre; hart ant H Car C tior was rail last res: tha ex officio member of the search committee. Newton said today the committee plans to have a new president for the school by Jan. 1. “We plan to begin our search immediately but we will not send out invitations, so to speak, until we do some preliminary letter writ- ing,” Newton said. “We’re going to follow the pre- scribed procedure, advertising in national education journals and publicizing the job throughout the state in institutions of higher learn- ing, both four-year and two-year institutions,” Newton added. In appointing Wynn, Phillips said, “It is with the understanding this does not eliminate him from ap- plying for the president’s job, but after being president for a few weeks he may not wish to apply,” drawing a round of laughter from the audience. When asked after the meeting if he plans to apply for the post, Wynn said, “Yes, I probably will.” Wynn added that he was sur- prised by the appointment. “I feel somewhat overwhelmed by the trust and confidence the board has shown in me,” Wynn said. “I will be working to solicit the sup- port of all DTI faculty and staff members as we endeavor to carry out our institutional mission which jyh ni siA did ask Ihe � h 111 sta bei DA VI£ LLE - Du ifara T echleader s to provide quality educational op- portunities for the citizens of Dur- iam County.” An Oklahoma native, Wynn was ippointed to the newly created vice president for support services post n February 1979. He joined Dur- iam Tech in July 1977 as an assist- int to Crumpton. He holds degrees from North Carolina State University and the University of Oklahoma. He served n the Army six years. Crumpton submitted his resigna- :ion to Phillips in mid-March and it vas discussed during a specially called board meeting. Phillips said ast night the board accepted the esignation in open session after ;hat meeting. In recent weeks, Phillips had efused comments on Crumpton’s ■esignation but he said last night he lid that because Crumpton had isked that the board not announce :he resignation until May 30 or intil he had secured another job, whichever came first. The Durham Sun reported April 10 that Crumpton had resigned. I'he next day Crumpton sent a nemo to the school’s faculty and staff announcing his resignation. Phillips said Crumpton asked the poard last night to accept his resig- pation effective May 31 sjo he could pegin a new job June 1 DR. PHAIL WYNN JR. The board approved the May 31 effective date and voted to keep Crumpton as a consultant until then. Phillips said Crumpton did no give the specifics of his new job choosing to wait until the new em- ployer makes the announcement. Crumpton left last night’s board meeting before action on his r ag-W nation. Efforts to contact him today unsuccessful. .. O C, uo X- O, V rv r 181 BEST COOKING IN TOWN — BURGER Z 1428 Lawson Street Durham, N.C. William V. Harris Phone 596-4988 Educational Facilities INSTITUTIONAL Complete line of Fire and Burglar Alarm Systems 682-4204 P.O. Box 661, Durham, N.C. 27702 182 COMPLIMENTS OF DURHAM COCA-COLA Have a Coke A Smile COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY 3214 Hillsborough Rd Durham, N.C. 383-1531 I STORM WINDOWS DOORS MAKE YOUR HOME COMFORTABLE SAVE MORE FUEL QUALITY MATERIALS AND WORKMANSHIP JR GIBSON COMPANY 2704 Chapel Hill Blvd Durham, N.C. Phone: 489-9277 Compliments of Pepsi Cola Bottling Co. 183 EDITOR’S PAGE There is a time for everything and the time has come to end this book. A lot of time and effort has gone into this yearbook. After seven years of not having an annual, I thought this yearbook should be special com- pared to the ones (yearbooks) Durham Technical Institute had years ago — also to serve as a memorial to identify school life and capture those memorable moments. So, I've changed the name of the yearbook to Stepping Stone and used the theme, “Growing Bigger by Ser- ving Better,” to show the growth and opportunity here at Durham Tech. Since my term here, a year ago, I’ve seen new programs and services added to enhance the schools reputation. As well as a change in the ad- ministration and move toward COMMUNITY COLLEGE STATUS. Yes, indeed, DTI is on the go, moving and stepping up its objectives and being recognized in the community. Moreover, producing technical and future leaders of tomorrow. My job as an editor is to try to be creative as possible, while putting together a photo steno, highlighting the previous and current year reflecting school life. However, there has been so much going on and new avenues for expansion and or advancement — I’m sure that I have made several mistakes or left something out, but then I have never been an editor before. It has been an experience, sometimes a trying and ex- asperating one, but an unforgettable one just the same. Putting a yearbook together without any experience and trying to be creative, isn’t so easy, as I soon found out. Nevertheless, the book contains color pictures, art design, and oh yea, a lot of beautiful people. If this yearbook brings a smile to you, then the time and ef- fort put in this book, I know has been well spent. This publication is a result of several people’s effort and determination in which I would like to acknowledge and thank for their help and support. Gregory Blake, who volunteered me for the job, thanks, but next time don’t call me, I’ll call you. I would like to thank Mary Lewis for being so helpful and being on the staff as long as I have been. Thanks goes to Mike Ivey and Dewayne Davis for contributing the photos, as well as teaching me how to use the camera too. I would like to thank Ronald Royster for designing the cover and thank Rashad Salaam and Azillee Craig for supplying the copy and art work, neither which I do very well. I would also like to thank Iris Cameron for her typing skills and pretty face. I would especially like to thank Linda Ragin, without her loyalty and participation, I would never have gotten the book out this sum- mer, she deserves my undying gratitude. Thanks to Ms. Sylvia Prescott for her free hand and Mr. Thomas Gilchrist, who knew less than I did about putting an annual together, but proved to be a valuable asset by way of an advisor. Last but not least, special thanks goes to Patsy Watts (Editor-in-chief) and Larry Simpson (Business Manager) at N.C. Central University, who taught me and my staff what to do and how to put a yearbook together. Well, I did it, but not without help. The yearbook is finished. Now that it is finished, I hope that it contains some of the memories of the past year for each of you. There were good times and bad times, but all in all it was a good year. And in closing I would like to leave you with this short poem. Shoot for the Moon Hope for a Star And be thankful that you’ve Landed in a Tree And never let it be said That you didn’t try to Shoot for the Moon a . -