Florence Darlington Technical College - Baviere Yearbook (Florence, SC)

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Once A Dream ... Now A Reality A llll What was once a dream, has finally become a reality. Realizing that the College was becoming somewhat overcrowded, Florence-Darlington Technical College administration set up a task force in 1975, to design a building to provide instructional space for the Engineering Technology curricula and a Learning Resources Center. Funding was secured for the building initially in 1981. Allocations for the building were received in 1984. During 1984 and 1985, the architects, Reeves McCall and William S. Dowis, Jr,, were employed to complete the plans for what is now the 7000 Building. These two architectural firms, working in conjunction with the College administration and faculty, have designed a facility of some 42,000 square feet which encompasses three of the Engineering Technology programs, a Computer Center, a Media Production Center, facilities for remedial education, three large lecture halls, eight classrooms, and a number of offices. The building is being constructed over the pond, located to the right of the 600 Building, which allows the building to be a bridge from the older part of the campus to the new. College officials view the building as a bridge to the future which will assist the College to keep pace with the high technology needs of the community.

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The 7000 Building . . . i Groundbreaking for the 7000 Building was held September 17. The ground- breaking was termed a celebration of the continuing educational resources of- fered in South Carolina. F1orence'Dar- lington Tech is indeed fortunate to have support from county, state, and national levels to continue modernizing and up- grading its educational facilities. Congressman Robin Tallon, who unfortu- nately could not be present at the cere- mony, relayed a telegram that was read by Ms. Mary Demetrious. Congressman Tallon extended his congratulations and pledged his continued support of educa- tional improvements in the 6th district. There was an exceptional turnout of visi' tors, students, faculty, and staff at the event. The speakers expressed concern for the need to continue upgrading and promoting Tech's educational facilities. Senator Thomas E. Smith, Jr. hinted at plans of an additional facility on campus in the not-too-distant future. The symbolic turning of the earth cere- mony was performed by Senator Smith, Representative Denny W. Neilson, Dr. George A. Williams, chairman of the Flor- ence-Darlington County Commission for Technical Education, and Fred C. Fore, president of Tech. 4 l . I ,,,y'... at xv? N' 1 1 NW' WJ! . , .Mk 1 iilifiii Q if 41.1 N 0 1 pf - 1-g Ll li , Nt V, fl. W-3' -wi - s,f,i 'v -Pl. . K A+., v?'5Q a'2is1'f.'r Q 4 -4 ' 'ff 'L ' 'itnwhff . 'li 'vi ' 'f -f3t1:,r'f'.

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fy! Entertainment For Ever one 11121 PRINT out Q0 25 cr fe, '- 1' 7, ' ' frm, 1 My ,Wm V f ' .f , f, My f if 7247 ,f l. Z ef ff 7 I f X 1 1 iff 'f M We W r Me if it iff W ff ,Q M? Each year various artists and entertainers are brought to Florence-Darlington's campus by the student program board. In fact, the primary purpose of this board is to bring you, the students, a variety of entertainment throughout the year. It may be through the form of mime artists, comedians, musical performers or even caricature artists. However, there,s one thing for sure it's ali fun! So, for the best in entertainment, keep your eyes open for posters inviting you to an hour of enjoy- ment -- sponsored by your student program board.