Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1977 volume:

iUL.------WW0 ... A community college serving specifically the people of Gaston and Lincoln Counties with a full spectrum of educational opportunities. ... A member of the North Carolina Department of Community Colleges, it offers allot its educational services to the public through an ‘‘Open Door” philosophy. ... The College holds to the idea that a community college serves the community only when it meets the individual’s needs, whatever they may be. ... In this spirit, the programs are de- signed to meet the needs of students, whether those needs be courses for col- lege credit, career and vocational train- ing, upgrading skills, basic education, or personal enrichment and fulfillment. HE FOUR DIVISIONS... Academic Programs Technical and Health Programs Vocational Programs Continuing Education Programs ... vividly represent the wide variety of educational opportunities open to the students. Special programs of general studies and developmental courses for students who need additional preparation add to the scope of educational opportunities. STUDENTS... ... run counter to all stereotypes of the term ‘‘collegian” as it may have been viewed in the past. ... With the advent of the community college concept, people are starting and completing their formal education at all age levels. ... Students maybe found enrolling in cross-divisional courses in order to fulfill individual designs, either personal or occupational. GASTON COLLEGE Dallas, North Carolina Vol. 12 Statement of Purpose Gaston College is a compre- hensive community college which seeks to be of optimum education- al service to its people. Concerned equally with the needs of individu- als and the needs of the commu- nity, the College commits its re- sources to fulfill these purposes: To provide for the college orient- ed student the first two years of academic college courses. To meet for industry, business, government, and service occupa- tions the pre-service and in-ser- vice manpower training needs that require up to and including the Associate in Arts degree. To raise the level of personal ful- fillment, of responsible citizenship, and standards of living of the peo- ple of the area. History The people of the earth, the family of man, wanted to put up something proud to look at, a tower from the flat land of earth on up through the ceiling into the top of the sky. And the big job got going, the caissons and pilings sunk, floors, walls and winding staircases aimed at the stars high over, aimed to go beyond the ladders of the moon. “The People, Yes” —Carl Sandburg History During the period between 1945 and 1960, the boards of education, the area newspapers, the chambers of commerce, and groups of interested and influential citizens promoted the vision of a community college to serve Gaston County and the surrounding area. The citizens of Gaston County voted to es- tablish a college and a charter was granted to the institution on January 10, 1963, by the State of North Carolina. The college was chartered under the name of Gaston College. PROGRAMS OF STUDY ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Associate in Arts Associate in Fine Arts H Associate in Applied Science Degrees A student may complete the first two years of study in the pre-professional and four-year programs. He may transfer to a senior college or university for the third and fourth years of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. 7 Associate in Applied Science Degree Certified Engineering Technician Registered Nurse Licensed Practical Nurse A student may complete a two-year curriculum in one of several engineering technologies, or nursing, or fire science. He may seek immediate employment after graduation, or he may transfer to a senior college or university to study toward a baccalaureate degree. VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS A student may complete a one- year program in one of nine occu- pational curricula. The graduate will find excellent opportunities for employment in these fields. 11 10 Air Conditioning Automotive Diesel Mechanics Drafting Electrical Installation Maintenance Electronics Servicing Industrial Maintenance Machinist Tool and Die Welding CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS Students may select a variety of programs and courses in adult education. They may en- ter a pre-high school studies program and progress at their own rate; they may enter the Learning Laboratory and pursue a high school equivalency program; or they may enroll in any of literally dozens of general interest and com- munity service courses. mTT,m� pn GENERAL STUDIES A student may enroll in a first-year General Studies curriculum of general education. This curriculum provides a broad, integrated educational experi- ence that is characterized by individual attention by instructors; close personal associations among students; and comprehensive testing, test interpreta- tion, and counseling to aid students in making realistic educational-voca- tional choices. 14 par It involves students and faculty in a variety of cultural, recreational, and social activities; and pro- vides courses which emphasize student interest, critical thinking, contemporary life, and community involvement. After completion of the General Studies curricu- lum, a student is encouraged to continue his educa- tion by study in occupational or liberal arts curricula. 15 FOREWORD It would be hard to estimate the number of thumbprints that touch a yearbook in the course of a lifetime. While thumbprints tend to “gum up” many surfaces, they also add a touch of personal identity. 1976-1977 was a year that touched each of us differently. The news itself was typical and atypical during the year. The bi- centennial celebration added more flavoring to the nation’s 200th birthday. Parts of the country varied in their fervor of celebration. A presidential campaign in 1976 saw Democrat Jimmy Carter and incumbent President Gerald R. Ford, a Repub- lican, emerge as early frontrunners for their party’s presidential bids, with Jimmy (Peanuts) Carter emerging as the winner. Inflation, soaring prices, and good times were a part of our lives. But these hap- penings, regardless of their outcomes, all affected people and their emotions. Peo- ple both made and were affected by the results. In essence, another year of life it- self took place. Delve into this publication as a child would dream his way into a fantasy world. Complete with its mystery, happy and sad moments, adventures and regrets, 1977 was a unique year. It was one that definitely touched each of us, how- ever differently. 1 CONTENTS: Programs Dedication Student Life Board of Trustees In Memory Administration Faculty Students Clubs Sports Features Gaston College If I had a million lives to live and a million deaths to die in a million humdrum worlds, I’d like to change my name and have a new house number to go by each and every time I died and started life all over again. I wouldn’t want the same name every time and the same old house number always, dying a million deaths, dying one by one a million times: —would you? or you? or you? “Humdrum” —Sandburg 18 The broken boulders by the road Shall not commemorate my ruin. Regret shall be the gravel under foot. I shall watch for Slim birds swift of wing That go where wind and ranks of thunder Drive the wild processionals of rain. The dust of the traveled road Shall touch my hands and face. “The Road and the End —Sandburg I shall foot it Down the roadway in the dusk, Where shapes of hunger wander And the fugitives of pain go by. I shall foot it In the silence of the morning, See the night slur into dawn, Hear the slow great winds arise Where tall trees flank the way And shoulder toward the sky. 23 “I love you, said a great mother. “I love you for what you are knowing so well what you are. And I love you more yet, child, deeper yet than ever, child, for what you are going to be, knowing so well you are going far, knowing your great works are ahead, ahead and beyond, yonder and far over yet. ” “The People, Yes” —Sandburg 26 The people know the salt of the sea and the strength of the winds lashing the corners of the earth. The people take the earth as a tomb of rest and a cradle of hope. Who else speaks for the Family of Man? They are in tune and step with constellations of univeral law. The people is a polychrome, a spectrum and a prism held in a moving monolith, a console organ of changing themes, a davilux of color poems wherein the sea offers fog and the fog moves off in rain and the labrador sunset shortens to a nocturne of clear stars serene over the shot spray of northern lights. The steel mill sky is alive. The fire breaks white and zigzag shot on a gun-metal gloaming. Man is a long time coming. Man will yet win. Brother may yet line up with brother: 30 MECKLENI PLUMBINI This old anvil laughs at many broken hammers. There are men who can’t be bought. The fireborn are at home in fire. The stars make no noise. You can’t hinder the wind from blowing. Time is a great teacher. Who can live without hope? In the darkness with a great bundle of grief the people march. In the night, and overhead a shovel of stars for keeps, the people march: “Where to? What next? “The People, Yes” —Carl Sandburg 31 In every community of people there are a very few who are chosen by circumstances and by force of character to make a lasting imprint on their fellowmen and their environment. Albert G. Myers, Jr., by his industrial and marketing genius has changed the face of Gaston County and provided a major means of economic progress for the area. His civic pride and public consciousness have led him into active support of a full spectrum of worthy endeavors. Community, church, and family have received the focus of his efforts in full measure. Gaston College stands high in that long list of beneficiaries of Mr. Myers’ generous concern and personal interest. As a member of the Board of Trustees and as a contributor through the Myers Foundation, he has helped to make us what we are. Because we admire him as a man and because we value him as a friend, we respectfully dedicate the 1977 RE- VELEER to Mr. Albert G. Myers, Jr. WE DEDICATE ... Merf M 34 IDENTITY... How can a person describe finding his identity as a freshman? Many things and feelings can be considered while one is searching for his identity, especially in college. LONELINESS... for example, can describe almost every freshman’s feelings. It may seem that he has lost all contact with the world that he knew. Suddenly he is very self-conscious of his looks and actions. He feels a lostness, unaware that this terrible feeling will disappear in a matter of days. He must break his outer core of self-consciousness; he must become an outgoing social being in order to be accepted in this new group of people. HAPPINESS... comes as the freshman sheds his fears and makes new friends. Realizing that the world is full of people who share his interests, he meets and becomes interested in people from many different cultures and races. The world of the student is greatly enlarged. INVOLVEMENT... in this new life opens many possibilities to the student. Decisions must be made and processes of reasoning must be learned. He must make decisions that aid in achieving his identity — his lifetime identity. He decides which goals he will strive for, laying others aside as time reveals those which hold the most meaning for him. SEARCHING... for an identity continues long after the freshman year, but from this beginning a path for the search may be discovered. 35 vNv .NXV- iMBlIi 44 i I . i I I i | I 45 A father sees a son nearing manhood. What shall he tell that son? “Life is hard; be steel; be a rock. ” And this might stand him for the storms and serve him for humdrum and monotony and guide him amid sudden betrayals and tighten him for slack moments. “Life is a soft loam; be gentle; go easy. ” And this too might serve him. Brutes have been gentled where lashes failed The growth of a frail flower in a path up has sometimes shattered and split a rock. A tough will counts. So does desire. So does a rich soft wanting. Without rich wanting nothing arrives. Tell him too much money has killed men and left them dead years before burial: The quest of lucre beyond a few easy needs has twisted good enough men sometimes into dry thwarted worms. Tell him time as a stuff can be wasted. Tell him to be a fool every so often and to have no shame over having been a fool yet learning something out of every folly hoping to repeat none of the cheap follies thus arriving at intimate understanding of a world numbering many fools. Tell him to be alone often and get at himself and above all tell himself no lies about himself whatever the white lies and protective fronts he may use amongst other people. Tell him solitude is creative if he is strong and the final decisions are made in silent rooms. Tell him to be different from other people if it comes natural and easy being different. Let him have lazy days seeking his deeper motives. Let him seek deep for where he is a born natural. Then he may understand Shakespeare And the Wright brothers, Pasteur, Pavlov, Michael Faraday and free imaginations bringing changes into a world resenting change. He will be lonely enough to have time for the work he knows as his own. The People, Yes —Sandburg 46 47 Let it go on; let the love of this hour be poured out till all the answers are made, the last dollar spent and the last blood gone. Time runs with an ax and a hammer, time slides down the hallways with a pass-key and a master-key, and times gets by, time wins. Let the love of this hour go on; let all the oaths and children and people of this love be clean as a washed stone under a waterfall in the sun. Time is a young man with ballplayer legs, time runs a winning race against life and the clocks, time tickles with rust and spots. Let love go on; the heartbeats are measured out with a measuring glass, so many apiece to gamble with, to use and spend and reckon; let love go on. “Let Love Go On” —Sandburg I 48 49 - v ' ' ' � ■'JbSCu ly 3 5 r HgBroStas w • V . .a’ ,.yv - - • -• ’i “iT • ■ L . ■:••• . «SV.-. vi,V; :v .:■:i?,:.J-K jMmm . DR. J. EDWARD STOWE CHAIRMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES 52 DR. BOBBIE ROWLAND W. WESLEY STYERS DR. THEBAUD JEFFERS CHARLES E. ZEIGLER EUGENE A. FRONEBERGER WILLIAM N. CRAIG EARLT. GROVES FRED L. SMYRE, JR. J. BART HALL D. R. MAUNEY, JR. STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT It’s 5:00 p.m., Thursday evening, December 16, 1976 as I pen some thoughts for our new yearbook. In retrospect, the school year 1975-76 has been an exciting period for Gaston College. For example, we are just a few months away from mov- ing into the new Myers College Center, and our architec- tural firm Is already busy making plans for the new Learn- ing Resources Center. Our Student Government Association has worked hard this year to represent our student body in the decision- making processes of the campus, and our student leaders have given us excellent representation at the state level. Our SGA is to be commended tor all of its projects, but in particular, I am proud of the work they have put into furn- ishing the Myers Center and the efforts they have made in seeking an FM radio station and a broadcast cur- riculum. Our faculty continues to provide quality instruction for our diverse student body. We have initiated an “In- Service Education Program” which is held at the begin- ning of each Quarter and which serves to introduce to the faculty and staff key leaders from the business, industrial, and governmental communities At the state and local level, our financial support for operating expenses has been good this year, and while the funds for new buildings have been scarce, the Board of Trustees of Gaston College and the Board of Directors of the Gaston College Foundation have been hard at work to raise the funds that are needed to complete the Gaston College master plan. These dedicated citizens are to be commended for the many hours of service that they give to this institution and its student body. This year, Gaston College has also been fortunate to have several members of the College family to rise to some very prominent positions. For example, Mr. Carl Stewart, our attorney and part-time instructor, has be- come the new Speaker of the House of Representatives. Dr. Ed Stowe, the Chairman of our Board of Trustees, was recently elected President of the North Carolina Trustees Association. Mrs. Helen Marvin, Head of our Social Science Department, is a new North Carolina Sen- ator. Dr. Bruce Trammell, our Dean of Business Affairs, is the new Chairman of the Gaston County Board of Ed- ucation. And, your President was elected Secretary and member of the Executive Committee of the North Caro- lina Presidents’ Association (Community Colleges and Technical Institutes). You may rest assured that your best interests and those of Gaston College will be attended to by these, your representatives. In closing, Dottle, Barry, little Britain, and I want to wish each of you a happy and productive year and to thank each of you for making life at Gaston College such a memorable and happy experience for all of us. Dr. Robert Howard Dean of Instruction Dr. Bruce Trammell Dean of Business Affairs Horace Cline Dean of Students Paul Berrier Assistant to President, Director of Development Dr. Jimmie Babb Dean of Vocational Programs Dr. Margaret Stewart Dean of Academic Programs Clyde Robinson Dean of Technical Programs Dr. John Merritt Dean of Continuing Education Dennis Perry Director of Public Information and Recruiting 57 Charles Setzer Director of Auxiliary Services Bobby Rankin Security Sam Scott Director of Plant Operations Ann Costner Bookstore Manager Dr. Bruce Trammell Chairman, Gaston County Board of Education Helen Marvin North Carolina State Senator Dr. Joseph Mills Secretary and Member of the Executive Committee N. C. Community College Presidential Association Carl Stewart Speaker, N. C. House of Representatives n Dr. Edward Stowe President of N. C. Trustees Association Still one thing more, fellow citi- zens — a wise and frugal govern- ment, which shall restrain men from injuring one another, which shall leave them otherwise free to regu- late their own pursuits of industry and improvement, and shall not take from the mouth of labor the bread it has earned. This is the sum of good government, and this is necessary to close the circle of our felicities. — Thomas Jefferson Governor Jim Hunt Graduation Speaker, 1975 Norma Alexander Leonard Armstrong Jimmie Babb Sherry Badgett Barbara Baker George Ball Roland Ball Berge Beam Paul Berrier Ben Berry Bob Blanton Steve Bostian Candy Brandon John Brenner John Brim Elaine Brooks Pearlie Brown 64 Helen Bryant Eddie Cameron Fairley Cameron Betty Carpenter Brenda Carpenter Helen Carter Troy Chaffin Am it Chatterjea Henry Cline Horace Cline Mildred Cloninger Lucille Cogdell Judith Cole Creecy Copeland 65 MM Richard Crawford Jimmie Cruse Cynthia Dabbs ii i I ! i Claude Davis Ken Davis Oliver Davis Denise Dills Elizabeth Dominico Gwen Duarte Stuart Dunsmore James Eason Lois Ely William Farrell Sue Frye Larry Galant 66 Shirley Garcia Barbara Goines Saul Goldman Valeria Granger Phyllis Grant Linda Greenlee Sara Gribble Milton Hagen Myers Hambright Barbara Harmayer Barbara Harrison Carl Heywood Caroline Heywood Linda Holmes Nancy Hood Robert Howard Sandra Hoyle David Hunsucker Troy Huntley Fenwick Huss 67 Susan Hutchinson Cynthia Ivey Glenda Jackson John James Barbara Jenkins David Johnson Dianne Johnson Janet Johnston Dean Jones Martha Jordan Ethel Keck Russell Keck Don Killian James Kinard Brenda Kincaid Bonita King Keith Lambert Carl Lee Vincent Leong Tom Logan 68 Paul Lunsford Lucinda Lynch Porter McAteer Nellie McCrory Ernest McDuffie Sharon McElveen Martha McGibney Daisy McGill Harold McNeely Cary McSwain William Manikas Helen Marvin Phillip Mell John Merritt 69 Robert Michael Robert Miller Joseph Mills J. C. Mitchell Tony Moore John Morris Marguerite Morris Julia Oates Billie Ormand Cathy Pasour Dennis Perry James Petty Tom Phelps Joanna Putnam Kenneth Quick Bobby Rankin Paul Ranson J. V. Richardson Kathryn Roberson James Robertson 70 Clyde Robinson George Robinson James Rogers Linda Roland Harry Runyon Donald Russell Jeanelle Schultz Kathy Scott Richard Smith Joe Stewart Margaret Stewart Mamie Stokes Joyce Stroup 71 73 u f!c pUI ' 'J'W'MJ' iW'V sssn Nn •- '•' 74 75 Robert M. Michael MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY When Earth's last picture is painted, and the tubes are twisted and dried, When the oldest colors have faded, and the youngest critic has died, We shall rest, and faith, we shall need it—lie down for an eon or two, Till the Master of All Good Workmen shall set us to work anew! And those that were good shall be happy: they shall sit in a golden chair; They shall splash at a ten-league canvas with brushes of comets’ hair; They shall find real saints to draw from—Magdalene, Peter, and Paul; They shall work for an age at a sitting and never be tired at all! And only the Master shall praise us, and only the Master shall blame; And no one shall work for money, and no one shall work for fame; But each for the joy of the working, and each, in his separate star Shall draw the Thing as he sees It for the God of Things as They Are! The untimely passing of the Chairman of Mechanical Production Engineering Technology on November 7, 1976, brought a deep sense of loss to the campus at Gaston and to places far removed from our area. Bob Michael was a major presence in his Cleveland County commun- ity, in the business world, in his church, and in engineering circles. He was the Campus Coordinator for the American Society for Engineering Education and a consultant for the American Association of Junior Col- leges, as well as member and student club sponsor of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Blessed with a precision mind, he could invent and teach and do. In his diligent, unassuming way, Bob Michael brought these abilities to bear on his teaching and his relationships with students in a manner always positive and stimulating. His nineteen years of dedicated ser- vice to Gaston Tech and Gaston College have made a lasting contribu- tion to the quality of education at our institution. 76 —Kipling CCLCLOCLLIO — |-OZ The Classroom is really where the action is. What- ever else may go on at Gaston, it is the Instructors who make the Gaston experience worthy of being called education. The REVELEER wishes to express especial appreciation to two Instructors who recently retired from our faculty. MR. SAMUEL PARK DURRANCE gave twelve years of excellent instruction at Gaston College. He was named as the first Chairman of the Music De- partment and under his guidance that department expanded into a full program of vocal and instru- mental class offerings. Mr. Durrance was a major force behind the establishment of the new Associate in Fine Arts degree in music. A diverse and accom- plished man, he is known for his abilities in the fields of aviation, horticulture, and water navigation. His talent and character will be long remembered. Samuel P. Durrance DIRECTOR OF MUSIC Robert Lee Willis MECHANICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY MR. ROBERT LEE WILLIS taught in the Mechanical Production Engineering Technology Department from 1961 until 1976. He was a quiet force among us, the gentlest of men, one who diligently and unpretentiously provided qual- ity instruction in the areas of his specialties. He was an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education and served as Faculty Advisor for the Student Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers. Graduates over the past one and one-half decades will attest to Mr. Willis' sincerity and inspiration. 77 � «'•VV, 2 ? Pam Abee Brian Abernathy Paul Abernathy Katrina Adams Phyllis Adams Herbie Addis Susan Aderholt Rick Alexander Roy Allen Pam Allman Carol Anderson Joel Anderson Patti Anderson Donna Angley Janet Armstrong Karen Armstrong Paula Armstrong Paula Armstrong Greg Auten Grayson Autry 80 Doris Avery Jimmy Bailey Tim Ballew Renee Bame Jocelyn Barber Luther Barber Mike Barber Donna Barker Dale Barkley Jeff Barlowe Richard Barnes Walter Barnette Benton Barron Ronnie Baxley Denise Beam 81 Donna Beam Ed Beam Renee Beam Rhonda Begg Jennie Bell Janet Bennett Alvin Benson Kevin Bentley Wallace Berry Evelyn Best Benny Biddix LeQuita Biggerstaff 82 Patricia Biggerstafl Joe Bivens Vicki Bivens Kathy Black Kenneth Black Ronald Black David Blackwelder Mary Blackwood Angie Blankenship Eddie Blanton Thomas Blanton Richard Boggs Butch Boyd Terry Boyles Bill Boone Carolyn Boone Charles Bolin Gail Bolton Michael Borders Sharon Boughman 83 Angela Boyce Sarah Boyd Kermit Bramwell Richard Brandon Mike Brannon Scott Braswell Tommy Braswell Deborah Bratton Tom Brawley Joni Brazell Otis Brazil Curt Bridges Rusty Brendle Joe Bridges Scarlet Brittain Rosella Broome Mark Brown Tobbie Brown Lisa Bryant Gloria Bryson 84 Darlene Buchanan Patty Buchanan Deborah Buffin Paula Bullington Debbie Bumgardner Steve Bumgardner Von Burgess Rebecca Burgin David Cadenhead Danny Cagle Joseph Calloway Larry Canipe Mary Jo Butler Doris Byers Randene Byers Tony Bynum Jayne Capps Luther Carothers Danny Carpenter Debra Carpenter 85 Mike Carpenter Wanda Carpenter Fran Carter Jean Carter Kayren Carter Pamela Carrigan Danny Carver Maurice Chapman William Cherry Debbie Childers Randy Childers Billy Clanton 86 iHi Kenny Clark Cecilia Clemmer Danette Clemmer Libby Clemons Beverly Cline Ransom Cline Richard Cline Rusty Cloninger Toney Cloninger Kathy Clouse Henry Coble Terry Cogdell Katherine Cole Richard Cole Carol Coley Patty Coley Max Colvard Angela Conner Ronnie Cope Nick Cornwell i 87 Angela Costner Gene Cox Jerry Craven Patricia Craven Dora Crawford Patricia Crawley John Creasman Lee Crisp Rhonda Crisp Cynthia Crocker James Cunningham John Dancoff Bashie Daniels Kim Daves Belinda Davis Chrisia Davis Constance Davis David Davis Joey Day Judy Day 88 Tony Day John Deal Reginald Deal Carla Detter Debra Dill Gary Dixon Judy Dockery Josie Dodgens Sharon Dominy Ethel Dover Harry Downam Sandy Drum David Dunbar June Duncan Mary Lou Dunn Vergie Eaker William Eaker Peggy Earney Douglas Earnhardt Mitchell Edwards 89 Denise Elliott James Elliott Walter Elliott Mike Ellis Letitia Epperson Samuel Ervin Renee Estes Mary Faile Fonda Faires Frank Faires Carlene Falls Annie Farley Richard Farmer John Ferguson Joni Finger Jeff Fish Susie Fish Terri Fitch Donna Floyd Jeff Ford 1 90 James Ford Mike Ford John Foster Randy Frady Robin Fraley Gary Freeman Rita Freeman Carolyn Friday Kim Friday Bobbie Frye Nancy Frye Wanda Galloway Ramon Garcia David Garner Karen Garrett Ronald Garrison Angela Gauss Phil Gee John Geter Rebecca Gentry 91 Ronald Gibson Billy Giles Penny Gilreath Kevin Gilbert Barbara Glass Wayne Godfrey Preston Goforth Susan Goforth Johnny Goins Rhonda Goodman Elizabeth Gore Iris Graham John Grant Mary Alice Grant Pamela Grant Nathan Grant Ann Graves Karen Griffie Cindy Grigg Bobby Grigg 92 Sue Grigg Stana Grogan Kathy Guffey Daniel Guin Christian Hammond Joey Hamrick Louise Hamrick Rockie Hamrick Sherry Hamrick Debra Hanks Portia Hardee Pam Harmon 93 Bernice Harris Donald Harris Leisa Harris Jo Harrison Jane Hartman Mary Hartness Myra Hatcher Timothy Hatcher Freddie Hawkins Yuell Hawkins Angela Hayes Toby Hayes Leslie Heavner Virginia Heavner Diann Hedrick Wanda Hedrick Benny Hege Debbie Helms Kimberly Helms LaDonna Helms 94 Annie Henderson Jeff Henry Diane Hensley Sarah Hensley David Henson Steven Henson Jeffrey Hinkle Marilyn Hinton Randy Holland Pam Hollar Richard Holmes Maeka Hoover Rodney Horton Amy Houser Thomas Houser Joey Hovis Robin Hovis Robin Howard Ginger Howe Sherry Hoyle 95 Danny Hubbard John Huffstetler Judy Huffstetler Phyllis Huffstickler Mike Hughes Michael Humphrey Elvira Hunter Kenneth Hunter Mike Hunter Eugene Huntsinger Leah Huskins Alex Isenhour Sandra Jackson Susan Jacobs Gary Jansen Cathy Jenkins Sandra Jenkins Susan Jenkins James Jeter Robert Jeter 96 Carol Johnson Debbie Johnson Kim Johnson Loretta Johnson Ronald Johnson Samuel Johnson Steve Johnson Freddy Jones Jeff Jones Teresa Jones Troy Jones Roy Jordan Charles June Sharon Keck 97 Carolyn Keener Martha Keener Trena Keever Dorothy Kenney Ken Kester Nellie Kilpatrick Rhonda King Rose Kirk Janice Kiser Phil Kiser Tim Klass Mary Jane Knight Christi Knutsen Becky Lail Michael Lail Steve Landreth Gloria Lane Kathy Laney Linda Lang Sidney Lanier 98 Clamity Lary Jerry Lathan Donna Lavery Michelle Laughridge Darlean Lawing Gary Laws Carl Layel Pamela Lazenby Sandra Leaphart Debbie Ledford Jane Ledford Becky Lefler Fonda Lester Loretta Lewis Charles Lightfoot Marie Lindsay Charles Lineberc Theda Lineberge Douglas Little Linda Little 99 Wanda Lockridge Floyd Loftin Sandra Loftin James Lomick Louise Lomick Earl Long, Jr. Randall Longshore David Love Danny Lovelace Fredrick Lowery Cheryl Lutz Bobby Maddox Jeff Maddox Thomas Maddox Mike Magee Greg Mangum 100 Mike Martin Wilene Martin Angeletta Martina Beverley Mason Judy Mattheu Harold Mauney Cindy Maxwell Blanchard Mayberry Lanny Medlock Larry Merenstein Jerry Messer Terry Messer Cathy Miller Ellen Miller Linda Miller 101 Clyde Millman Jayne Mitchum Rodney Montgomery Debbie Moody Anita Moore Patricia Moore Jack Morton Melissa Murdock George Murphy Kay Murphy Eddie Murray Forest Mustian Jackie McAbee Cathy McAteer 102 Robbie McCarter Calvin McCombs Gwen McGrae Gerald McCrorie Cynthia McDaniel Steve McFadden Todd McGinnis Kim McGruder James McKay Meg McLean Brad McNeilly Guillermo Narvaez Lela Neal Rita Neely Beth Neill Daphine Newton Connie Norman Cheryl Norris Major Norwood Debbie Odom 103 Mark Oliver Elizabeth Oxford Tim Pardue Sue Parker Mike Pasour Kenneth Patterson Pamela Patterson Kim Payne Thomas Payne Donald Payseur Bryan Paysour Evelyn Pearson Sandra Penley Walter Penley Regina Pennigton Rick Pennington Howard Perry Emmanuel Petit Beth Phillips Phyllis Phillips 104 Cindy Picklesimer Steve Plonk Tyrone Poole Greg Pope Janice Porter Tammy Poteat Suzan Poteat Dan Presley Loretta Presley Pat Pressley Henry Price E. R. Propst Jeff Purkey Chris Putnam Donnie Putnam Keith Queen Kim Queen Dixon Ramsaur Michael Ramsey Ramona Ramsey 105 Renee Ramsey Sandra Ramsey Robbin Randall Donna Rankin Jim Reece Harold Reep Renee Reep Frank Reinhardt Tim Reynolds Joey Rhinehart Joyce Rhyne Patti Rhyne 106 Loraine Richard Donald Rink Calvin Robbs Karen Roberts Mark Roberts Joe Robertson Annette Robinson Robert Rogers Eddie Ross Joyce Rowland Bobe Royster Jane Russ Jeff Rutledge Eric Sandens Ester Sanders Ray Sanders Denise Saunders Steven Schauer Paula Seagle Jerry Sellers 107 Sandra Sharpe Amy Shelton Jeff Shepard A. C. Sherrill Jay Shive Steve Shuler Sarah Shull Gail Shytle Leesa Shytle Thomas Shytle Dean Silman Randy Silman Carol Simmons Michael Simmons Monica Simpson Nina Sisk Sandra Sisk Tammie Sisk Larry Slycord David Smith 108 r'V' Dennis Smith James Smith Johnny Smith Judy Smith Mike Smith Reginald Smith Sandra Smith Susan Smith Perry Sorrow Teresa Sox Sharon Spann Beth Spargo Linda Spencer Sherry Spencer Clay Sprinkle Teresa Staftord Donald Stapleton Beverly Starr Rebecca Starr Teresa Starr 109 Michael Steele Ronnie Steelman Barbara Stevenson Lynda Stewart Carol Stiles Shirley Stiles Roger Stiwinter Sheila Stokes Pam Stone John Stover Carol Strout Richard Sturkey Mike Surbeck Rocky Sutton Debbie Tallent Deforest Tennus Gary Thomas Zennie Thombs Cindy Thompson Ronnie Thompson no Bess Thornburg Glenn Thorpe Keith Tidwell Cora Tillman John Tims Michael Tolbert Cheryl Towery Sandra Tucker Ellen Vance Jeanell Wade Aneva Waldroup Frank Walker Ginger Walker James Walker Nancy Walker Tom Walkowiak Dan Wallace David Wallace Dorothy Wallace Vicki Wallace in Robin Ward Doug Warlick David Waters Rhonda Watford Rebecca Watkins Marcia Watson Paula Watson Thomas Watts James Weant Cynthia Weaver Richard Weaver Harvey Webb Toby Welborn Sidney Wellman William Wheeler Molly Whetstine Albert White Frank White Jeffrey Whitesides Sonya Whitesides 112 Verlon Whitlock Keith Wilkinson Jay Williams Jenifier Williams Wayne Williams Jean Williamson Robert Williamson Jerry Willis Carolyn Wilson Cheryl Wilson Daniel Wilson Deborah Wilson Denise Wilson James Wilson 113 Sharon Wilson Walter Wilson Walter Wilson Ralph Winburn Gene Wise Thomas Witherspoon Stanley Woody Danny Wooten Tim Wright Charlene Yarbro Brenda Young Steve Young 114 The Staff: David Hunsucker Pearlie Brown Dennis Perry Ethel Keck John Brim Bonita King Barbara Baker Linda Roland Carnetta Ray Valerie Friday Sheila Stokes Carnetta Ray Valerie Friday Shelia Stokes 118 LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER 119 I.E. CLUB The Industrial Engineering Technology Club provides students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of industry, to create an atmosphere of education, and to provide services to the college and community. President, Ed Patterson Treasurer, David Paysour Vice-President; Jack Sneed Past President, Charlie Killian Secretary, Leigh Pearson 120 Berge Beam, Advisor Marcus Bell, Prose and Poetry Editor PEN and EASEL Literary Magazine Wayne Stroupe, Art Editor Danny Carge, Kimberly Helms, Jo Ann Miller, Gladys Baker, Belinda McBee, Kathy Clouse, Ginger Howe GAMMA BETA PHI Officers Bill Calhoun, President Barbara Glass, Secretary Harold Mauney, Treasurer O. J. Davis, Sponsor 122 The Gamma Beta Phi Society is a honor-service organization. The society promotes scholarship, leadership, and good character. Membership is open to all students who have successfully completed 12 or more quarter hours of college level work. The student must be in the upper twenty percent of his class. The Gaston College Chapter which was chartered on March 23, 1966, is a member of the national organization. Some of the projects that the Gamma Beta Phi Society has sponsored are serving refreshments during registration, solicit- ing donors for the Eye and Human Tissue Bank, soliciting for Easter Seals, preparing Christmas baskets for needy families, and presenting the Outstanding Educator's Award. 123 A.E.Y.C. The Gaston College Association for the Education of Young Children cele- brated its first birthday this winter. Mem- bers participated in a variety of activities from providing child care services on public school holidays to holding a Book Fair in celebration of Children’s Book Week and from arranging displays and bulletin boards to graduation and holiday parties. The organization is dedicated to providing a bond of friendship for all persons at Gaston College interested in young children while also providing op- portunities for educational growth and leadership among its members. Officers: Barbara Glass, President Linda Little, Vice President Debbie Dill, Secretary Karen Garrett, Treasurer Dr. Janet Johnston, Sponsor James Smith, Eric Sanders, Denise Wilson, Roxanna Yarbro, Debra Buffin, Zinnie Thombs, Sandra Sharpe, Sharon Boughman 124 OUTING CLUB The purpose of the Outing Club is to expand the interest in others of the enjoyment of outdoor activi- ties. From mountain climbing to ice skating, we strive to show the pleasures of simple things. We are open to all suggestions. Beach Combing to Taco parties, we know you would like it. We invite all persons af- filiated with Gaston College to come join us. Bill Farrell Barbara Baker Bob Blanton Officers: Mitch Edwards Mark Roberts Jackie McAbee Chris Laughter, Leesa Hedges, Carol Johnson, Dean Wood, Pam Hollar, Melissa Murdock, Ed Blanton, Chris Knutsen, Al Rozzelle, Rusty Cloninger, Bobby Nixon, Ben Scott, David Henson, Jeff Jones, Rhonda Watford, Jerry Sellers 125 I The Inter-Club Council is a standing committee of the Student Government Association which is composed of the presidents of the various clubs or a duly appointed representative. Its primary function is to coordinate the activities of the various clubs formed under the aus- pices of the College. In order for a club to be established on the Gaston College campus, it must have its constitution ap- proved by the ICC. Also, the ICC an- nually selects the club of the year for Gaston College. OFFICERS: Dr. Dean Jones, Sponsor Barbara Glass, Vice-Chairman Bill Calhoun, Chairman INTER-CLUB COUNCIL Monte Monteleone (I.E. Club), Marta Davis (G.B.P.), Terry Messer (C.F.C. and GASLIGHT), Jerry Messer (S.G.A.), Linda Little (A.E.Y.C.), Esther Saunders (B.S.U.), Janice Drum (S.N.A.), Ellen Vance (Outing) 126 Dennis Perry Pam Lazenby Chris Laughter This year as in the past the GAS LIGHT staff has tried to bring you an up-to-date coverage of college, local, and national news. Because of a lack of funds, the GAS LjGHT could be printed only once a month instead of every two weeks as in previous issues. Terry Messer Sandra Jenkins 127 SME The Society of Manufacturing Engi- neers shall be an operating institution for the advancement of scientific knowl- edge in the field of manufacturing. This Society shall provide the means and the methods of applying such knowledge in practice and in education. The Society of Manufacturing Engi- neers shall, among other things, promote and engage actively in research, writing, publishing, and dissemination of knowl- edge within this field. OFFICERS: Ronald Riddle, Chairman James Oueen, Secretary Raymon Moody, Treasurer Walter Wilson, Vice-Chairman Ronald Riddle, Chairman James Oueen, Secretary Walter Wilson, Vice-Chairman Raymon Moody, Treasurer Creecy Copeland, Advisor Gary Jansen, Vice-Chairman James Gettings, Program Chairman 128 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP “For where two or three come together in My name, I am there with them. (Matthew 18:20) OFFICERS: Judith Cole, Sponsor Teresa Sox, Vice-President Robin Hull, Secretary Benny Barron, Treasurer Terry Messer, ICC Representative Dorenda Gardner, Shirley Stilles, Vickie Buffin, Sandra Ramsey, Tim Ballew, Jett Purkey, Susan Goforth, Mark Dalrymple. Darlean Lawing, Floyd Loftin, Sarah Boyd, Letitia Epperson, lone Fite 129 STUDENT NURSES The A.D. Nursing program is two academic years in length. Upon successful completion of the pro- f gram, the graduate is eligible to write the licensing examination for Registered Nurse. Sophomores The non-degree Practical Nurs- ing program is one year in length. Upon successful completion of the program, a diploma is granted and the graduate is eligible to write the licensing examination for Li- censed Practical Nurse. Susan Canipe, Kathy Beaver, Bernice Hogan, Susan Smith, Evelyn Best, Carolyn Boone, Cynthia Dabs (Instructor), Nancy Liverett, Cindy Kuykendall, Linda Gann, Dean Silman, Anzie Blankenship, Cathy Miller, Robin Fraley, Carmen Long, Rebec- ca Starr, Caron Boyd, Phyllis Grant (Instructor), Josie Dodgens, Ann Borders, Marshall Adams, Nancy Hood (Instructor), Kay Lain, Beverly Berry, Terry Lattimore, Patty Coley, Beverly Leatherwood Officers Marshall Adams Ann Borders Social Committee Rebecca Starr, Chaplain Cathy Miller, Secretary-Treasurer Anzie Blankenship Vice-President Carolyn Boone, President I 130 Freshmen Rick Davis, Ronnie Thompson, Guy Lopez, Stanley Zebroski, Bruce Norwood, Mike Coley, DeForest Tennies, Karen Roberts, Meg McLean, Paula Armstrong, Mary Faile, Kathy Ross, Judy Huffstetler, Terry Cogdell, Lynn Block, Sandra Penley, Donna Floyd, Kathy Clouse, Annette Jackson, Janice Drum, Pat Pressley, Mary Knight, Maeka Hoover, Lisa Howe, Janet Bennett, Stana Grogan, Lori Sherrill, Wanda Lockridge, Cora Tillman, Ann Graves, Susie Fish, Ginny Bell, Jean Williamson, Carolyn Friday, Donna Hawkins, Pen- ny Gilreath, Barbara Harrison (Instructor), Kathy Bess, Cynthia Pickle- simer, Helen Watson, Floy Smith, Sherry Roberts, Billie Ormand (Instruct- or), Kimberly Queen, Theda Woolard, Aneva Waldrop, Linda Whiten, Wrene Benfield, Rita Hargrove, Kathleen Fisher, Pam Parks, Ellen Nichols, Sandra Fredell. PRACTICAL NURSES I A STUDENT NURSE ASSOCIATION Faculty Shirley Garcia Elaine Brooks Barbara Harrison Nancy Hood Valeria Granger (Head of Dept.) Cynthia Dabbs Billie Ormand Phyllis Grant Kay Camele 132 I.E.E.E. The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) limits its mem- bership to those who are enrolled in either the Elec- trical or Electronics Engi- neering Technology Pro- gram. The IEEE is a na- tional organization mainly for Engineers in the field; however, they have formed student branches to help the Engineering student get the feel of the engi- neering world. OFFICERS: Glen Hawkins, President Mike O’Dell, Vice-President Danny Carpenter, Secretary Steve Bumgardner, Treasurer Leonard Armstrong, Advisor ( j ■ Phil Kiser Mike Hunter Jimmie Sigmon Carl Finch 133 Steve Triplett, Kenny Eaker, Phillip Houk, Tony Welborn, Gary Long, Tim Purdue, Kenny Clark, Robert Rogers, Bobby Grigg, Benny Hege Jerry Craven, President Julia Hill, Vice-President Diane Hensley, Secretary OFFICERS: Julia Lamkin, Treasurer Mr. John Topp, Advisor Mr. Richard Smith, Advisor CIVIL CLUB The purpose of the Civil En- gineering Club is to further the members' knowledge in Civil En- gineering, to encourage academic achievement, and to participate in all school activities and functions. 134 BLACK STUDENT UNION “Brothers and Sisters United” The Brothers and Sisters United has as its purpose to bring together people with common outlooks and interests; to provide an official voice through which students opinions can be voiced and expressed; to establish links be- tween the organization and the community through service, programs, and discussions. OFFICERS: Rita Neely, President Valerie Friday, Secretary John James, Advisor Dr. David Johnson, Advisor Randy Hudson, Wanda Galloway, Marie Lindsay, Jeanne Pearson. Carnetta Ray, Ann Boyce, Esther Sanders, Sharon Spann, Dora Crawford, Luther Barber, Pearlena Anderson, Wilford Floyd, Sharon Wilson, Fredrick Lowery, Marilyn Hinton. 135 STUDENT GOVERNMENT 136 Fonda Lester, Butch Boyd, Sue Harris, Mark Roberts, Pam Hollar, Susan Goforth, Jerry Messer, Annette Robinson, Christy Miller, Carol Johnson, Pam Laz- enby, Terry Messer, Frank Lester, Angela Conner, Freddy Jones, Carmen Long, Maggie Carpenter, Dean Horace Cline, Sherry Hoyle, Peggy Earney, Jackie McAbee, Steve Bumgardner. EXECUTIVE COUNCIL 137 PUBLICITY COMMITTEE Carol Johnson, Peggy Earney, Pam Lazenby, Jackie McAbee (Chairman) SOCIAL COMMITTEE I Pam Hollar Angela Conner Freddy Jones Sherry Hoyle Garmen Long Steve Bumgardner Annette Robinson Mark Roberts I 138 Butch Boyd Susan Goforth Maggie Carpenter Terry Messer FINANCE COMMITTEE ELECTIONS COMMITTEE Terry Messer, Peggy Earney, Butch Boyd, Christy Miller, Jerry Messer, Frank Lester 139 Freida Martin THE REVELEER Norma Alexander Delores Parker r -te Sam Phillips, Advisor 140 Paula Bullington Ann Hegler ' 's' i ■';' -v' •'� A : ’' . ; f¥ ■ ■ ■ . ' y ¥SV-A- •-■■ - . .• • ... . . SPORTS 143 KARATE 144 145 146 147 FOOTBALL 148 149 150 � - fc'vT . '1 . -3fc d J'a $3« 151 152 153 VOLLEYBALL i 154 155 GOLF 156 157 TENNIS i i 158 I 1 I 159 SOFTBALL mm 160 161 ARCHERY 162 I 163 I GYMNASTICS I i I i ( I I I 164 BASKETBALL 165 j I I 166 167 TSAFFJC s m S . gmii Wi E� 7t '■'■■' ■:' ■! •' :•• V , W ■ ■■ :-:V •• : r'' fs V? e Stan P � :«5 8US TO 8 i lilOftCES FEATURES 169 - v $v v Av:: ■ ► s v,r 173 CAMPUS PERSONALITIES A presence on the scene ... a voice ... an expression ... a face to be remembered ... a gesture ... a way of walking ... a gentle smile ... a greeting . . . fragments impressed on the collective memory . . . PERSONALITIES on the Gaston campus. Donna Richards, Evening School Loretta Pressley, Academic 174 175 I 176 CAMPUS PERSONALITIES And you see Laura on the train that is passing through, Those eyes how familiar they seem. She gave your very first kiss to you, That was Laura ... Donna . . . Loretta . . . Sharon ... Cathryn ... Karen . .. Pam .. . Julia ... But she’s only a dream. 177 I 178 Benny Biddix, Technical OUTSTANDING STUDENTS A faculty committee in each Division of the College is charged with the difficult task of choosing from the many good students a dozen who will receive the title of “Outstanding Student” for 1977. Outstanding Students are those who have distinguished them- selves academically and have shown themselves to be well-rounded individuals. They are assets to their families, their community, and the Gaston College image. Marilyn Pope, Vocational John Carswell, Vocational 179 OUTSTANDING James Weant, Technical lone Fite, Academic i iso STUDENTS David Leigh, Academic Lee Knight, Vocational 181 OUTSTANDING ___ Danny Safrit, Vocational Patty Coley, Technical CEi lTE 182 STUDENTS Paula Bullington, Academic Arnold Hill, Technical 183 M?s Gasbn 184 185 186 MS, mssM. MRS. It was called The Pageant” and any student of any gender, mar- ried or single, night student or day, was invited to compete. On Friday, February 25, at a dance featuring “Nantucket the winners were announced. Hhordn kino Incite MctSiee Hen Scott Mnrctn U atm | 189 190 191 I 192 •I ' fc' -Of 1uu- -tyl rr Ui C( ShanonKe