East Central Community College - Wo He Lo Yearbook (Decatur, MS)

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Emcee Matt Alford poses a question to Ardy Reed, a finalist, as Gene Cliburn and B.J. Johnson, other finalists, wait their turn. -F l l x ,gi The Greatest Love of AlI seems an appropri- ate song for Bobby Davis to use as his talent. Todd Allen, from Jackson, teases the audience with a little cheesecake as he introduces himself to the audience. Vanity, Thy Name ls Wo-man Homecoming Week at East Central usually brings out the best and the most unique as- pects of students and their school spirit. Put those hidden talents with a little daring, and what do you have? Why, the Mess Pageant of course. It was Wednesday night, and the house was packed. Anxious stage mothers helped contes- tants with last minute prepara- tions as the sounds of Oh, l've got a run in my panty hose, and ls my rouge on straight? filled the dressing rooms. Talent ranged from a roller skating exhibition to vocal impressions and a Serenade to an alien life form. When the smoke had cleared, a winner was declaredg and the audience rocked with laughter as B.J. Johnson, a sophomore from Philadelphia, accepted his crown and his floral tribute of faded roses. 23

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Beauty, grace, and poise are many times the basic ingredients for winning a beauty pageant. Jeff Schloemer shows that he has all three. ,A Line judging takes on new meaning when the contestants are Teto Harrell, Jeff Schloemer, Scotty Chunn, Chuck Hinson, Randy Fullington, B.J. John- son, and Marshall Watkins. Chuck Hinson croons, And your heart beats next to mine, as escort Shelly Wolverton waits in the background,

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I Need Your l-lelp. When a high school senior becomes a college freshman, and suddenly finds himself in a strange place without his fam- ily to support him, where does he turn? Well, at East Central, he has a whole host of people to answer his questions, give him a kind word, pat him on the back, or offer a little en- couragement when he needs it. ln addition to the faculty who go into the classroom ev- ery day and the administrators who see that the college runs smoothly, there is a whole net- work of support people who see that students feel at home. Two of the first people that students encounter on the campus are the ladies in the bookstore who never seem to tire of answering the same questions and locating the same books. Mrs. Shoemak- 2 w.sc,,, , .4 f- , N . , f-7 9 f- 75 t if 1 f . a' fe.. f It 5 5' fx itz ...nl er and Mrs. Johnston indeed support students. Students who find they need a boost in a particular class may go to the Special Services Office where Mrs. Tingle and Mrs. Kilpatrick arrange for help through spe- cial tutors. ln the girls' dorms, life would be less than rosey without the guidance of help- ing hands of Mrs. Holbrook and Mrs. Haralson. Students who find them- selves with questions concern- ing a wide range of problems from admissions to lost and found articles are assisted by friendly personnel in the ad- ministrative offices. Although many students tend to over- look their important role, the maintenance staff works daily to assure that the classrooms and grounds are at their best. Linda Hansford, Secretary to the Dean of Students, simplifies life for EC students by providing the Student Bulletin each day. I!! M ,...,... .WV Mrs. Lawrence Tingle, Director of Special Services, sees that students' aca- demic needs are met through peer tutoring. 24 te aft .2 :QUT , ,ff-5 AY? ,Q VY 'W .pf -' . r - ,tt . - N l ' vi' fy M 4 f 'eil' S i . .k,f.,,M,t ft Q fx' ?,.l,c v A , 5wg .. A V vi 5 4 6 Q' X , ,. , ,t , . I tiff.. . .Q Mrs. June Vaughn makes the confusing world of finance a little more under- standable for students by explaining such things as charges, grants, and schol- arships.