Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 200 of the 1978 volume:

WELCOME ... to a year at Gaston College ... to the places and faces that make up the image of a Community College on-the-grow . . . See in these pages the action of four busy campuses in two counties THIS IS GASTON COLLEGE ... at McAdenville ... at Garrison Center ... at Lincoln Center ... at Dallas, North Carolina l) i� akkixi; Statement of Purpose A small child and his father were walking through a forest when they came across a small tree in the midst. They stopped to rest and talk. The child asked his father, What is a tree?” And the father replied, A tree is a gift from God which betters the lives of all that surround it.” How does a tree grow, Father?” “First the tree is a seedling and as time passes the trunk of the tree becomes large and its branches reach for the sun.” “But Father, how does it live?” “The roots absorb nutrients and water from the earth to make the tree grow tall and strong.” “Where are the roots?” “They are buried under the ground, so they cannot be seen.” “What are the branches for?” “Branches are the parts of trees that support the leaves.” “But these trees have no leaves.” “In the Autumn the trees lose their leaves.” “Does it hurt?” “A tree shows little response, but there will be new leaves next year.” “Will this little tree grow tall and have branches and leaves?” “Well, all of these trees were once small.” “I don’t think this tree will grow tall. It is so tiny and alone here in the center of the forest.” As the man and his son passed the tree, it uttered to itself: “I will be a giant of a tree someday and grow the strongest roots and branches in this forest.” 3 Later, the tree began to wonder if he could really grow as big as the other trees. He decided he had better look for a second opinion. He asked the old owl if it could lend some advice. The owl offered the tree his best advice: “A sound A color Look. A flower A tree Live. A child A doll Listen. A book A song Learn.” But it did not make any sense to the tree, so the owl flew away ignoring the tree’s ignorance. The tree burst into tears. And the leaves fell. When was it? Yesterday? I honestly believe I heard someone say: “A leaf falls.” But a leaf never falls . . . It’s just riding on the wind Until it’s lain in the grass . . . And the winter comes again. LINCOLN CENTER OF GASTON COLLEGE AM Hk,h The next year the leaves fell again. And again the next. And again, and again. The tree was so full of self-pity that it didn’t notice what was going on around it. It seemed that he was ac- tually alone in the forest, and indeed he was. He had just opened his eyes and seen himself. He was now a giant tree with long, strong branches reaching for the sun, and tough, wide-spread roots buried deep in the ground. The tree looked around and saw that he was respected. Many years had gone by and he had yielded many leaves and sat them safely in the grass. But now he was extremely curious of what would happen to him in the future. When the owl came again to visit, the tree questioned him about the change and about the future. The owl told him that he was now a tree of wisdom and could lend his wisdom to others. “There is a lot that happens inside of you,” said the owl. “Show me,” said the tree; “Show it all to me.” And the owl began to speak of what he saw: “Down the halls The lovers roam To find the knowledge No one knows. Where they came from Where they’ll go— No one knows. They search for answers In bundles of books And ask complex questions There are no answers to. No one knows If they’ll live or die. No one knows The hows and whys. No one knows The meaning of life. No one knows Except them . . . They who long To explore the unknown. They who try to understand. They who have learned to love. They who are bound To know the answers.” U ) The tree doubted the truth at first, and the owl told him that he had to believe in order to grow and to keep from being cut down. A fly by night preview of “Mr. Time and His Son” Was posted on your empty Halls and doorways. “He Has Struck Again,” this time Was the headline. “When Will It Ever End? was in Bold print underneath. “Oh, sometime Sunday morning,” was The president’s prediction. “But Sunday mornin’ ya’II be snorin' And I’ll be carrying on an eternal tradition.” And so the story ends. I do not know what will become of the tree when I am gone, but so far Time has not taken its place. I am almost certain he never will, but if he does I hope it does not happen until I have been sat safely in the grass. Jo Avery A test tube and a microscope in the chemistry lab, Earphones and consoles in the language center, Wrenches and greasepots and lots of noise in the auto lab A transit with a plumb bob, sentinel-like, sighting an invisible line across the campus Drawing tables like tract houses with pitched roofs all in a row Smears of paint and a bucket of “mud creating a still-life in real life Computer terminals that hum and clatter, that read a card and a name, and say, “error, error, error” Eighty-eight black and white keys poised on a sounding board waiting for the human touch Book stacks higher than your head and round tables inviting readers to sample books on a hundred subjects Lecterns ceremoniously facing formations of desks, lightly dusted with chalk Tennis courts listening to the forever sound of “thunk-plok, thunk-plok” Images of education-in-progress at Gaston — four separate divisions interacting to fill the needs of a diverse student body 10 Continuing Education is an umbrella that covers a plethora of upward and outward programs— for one who seeks to learn to read, for one who has a yen to knit or to pass the real estate broker’s exam, for an adult who needs a high school diploma, and increasingly for those men and women who would further their employability through Human Resource Development programs. Vocational Education turns out craftsmen and skilled workers in a variety of fields to manufacture and keep things running in our mechanized and transistorized world. Technical Education prepares engineering technicians to enter industry armed with the “know-how to do a job and the know-why to design new methods of doing it. Numbers of technical graduates transfer to senior colleges and universities for the Bachelor’s degree. Academic Education opens the entire liberal arts spectrum to its students, preparing them for transfer to the senior institution of their choice. Degrees of Associate in Arts, Associate in Fine Arts, and Associate in Science provide an entrance into further study in dozens of professional fields of endeavor. COMPETITION I stand amazed at the sight of this grand maze. Before me are the many paths I can choose to take or pass on by. Each direction is unique in its own way. Which shall I travel? I met a seer. He held in his hands The Book of Wisdom. “Sir,” I addressed him, “Let me read.” “Child—” he began. “Sir,” I said, “Think not that I am a child, For already I know much Of that which you hold. Aye, much.” He smiled. Then he opened the book And held it before me.— Strange that I should have grown so suddenly blind. Stephen Crane 15 Foreword Aristotle said that the nature of man is the desire to know. In our seeking for this knowledge we must ob- tain, we sometimes find ourselves at a road block, but we always manage to break through and even if we must stumble along the way, we never give up the search. This year the staff of the 1977-1978 REVELEER has tried to capture the many moods of joy and sadness in the lives of the students here at Gaston College. Although the task has not been an easy one, all of us have contributed our best efforts to seek out more of what the students feel as they ex- perience the crossing of one bridge onto another. Life is a series of bridges and we must cross them all to reach our ideal goal. We are all aware of the dif- ficulties we encounter as we travel the many highways of everyday life. We never know if we’ll make it to the next bridge safely or if we’ll be stalled somewhere along the way. But we must do all we possibly can to get to the bridge that lies ahead because after it is crossed we’ll be on “the other side” looking back at all the roads and bridges of laughter and tears and we can make the changes that are needed. It is our lives and our choice — to build better bridges or to burn the ones behind us. Jo Avery l I CONTENTS: Campuses Student Life Board of Trustees Dedication Appreciation Administration Faculty Recognition Students Clubs Sports Features You have lived in a large city all your life and now moving to a small town. Everything is small in comparison — the college, pop- ulation, classes. It is a totally dif- ferent environment and you feel that everyone belongs except you. You are an outsider, you don’t feel optimistic about the future here, hundreds of people around you yet you're alone. Then you make friends A smile in the hall from a familiar face from one of your classes Asking questions of the person sitting beside you Borrowing notes from the girl ahead of you You’re not an outsider anymore — now you belong. Everyone is friendly Seeing familiar faces in the stu- dent lounge and being asked to join them Having them save you a seat in the cafeteria This is new to them also. You’re learning together— Sitting through a whole lecture class and leaving feeling thoroughly confused and finding out everyone else is feeling that way too. Sharing thoughts on how to find the percent of something Learning what a balance sheet and income statement are Having it drilled into your head that a Cobol word does NOT HAVE ANY BLANK SPACES in it. laughing together— Sharing private jokes Laughing as the class clown disrupts the class Laughing over what has hap- pened during the weekend complaining together— All groaning as every teacher you have assigns homework on Friday Keypunching a whole Cobol program to find that you have done it wrong Finding out about a SURPRISE test It makes you feel good, comfor- table, happy. It gives you the con- fidence that you need. You say that it will work out after all. You want to be one with the school . . . the students ... the activities. You get involved. The school becomes a part of you ... a part of your life. Sandi Merkel r X. 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It’s been growing so fast I’m afraid to shut my eyes, Lest my dreams be nightmares Of algebraic sums Slaughtering the entire English language Of Aristotle and Plato Coming back to life To kill me Because I might disagree. With some of their ideas. And then there’s the Vikings and Huns That trample and tear Everything else from my mind. Thank God — A rescue. But my mind Will never stop growing. 'Cause if it did I’m sure I'd just fall down. But sometimes it doesn't grow . . . Like a couple years ago I didn’t know What it was like To come here And be filled with knowledge. I didn’t know That every day I’d race To find a parking space And drag a hundred-thousand books Halfway across the British Empire To find the right class. I didn't know That I would be surrounded 28 29 % By unique professionalists Who could — Build fancy buildings . . . Fix broken cars . . . And broken people . . . Talk about Religion Until you’re converted Or dead . . . Teach other dummies To go home in the afternoon Up to their ears With a lot of insufficient data . . . And or Blow up the whole world With a lot of scientific notions That man can travel in time. I may be sitting beside The next Farrah Fawcett-Majors Or another Marcus Welby, Perry Mason, Billy Graham, Henry Kissinger, Or even the next best thing to that — The Pres himself. Wouldn’t it be weird To tell your grandchildren That you went to college with the President of the U.S.A.? Of course, They wouldn’t believe you. From the outside Looking in I see a guy that seems to be amused With some sort of machine. He doesn't know That someday he might become Another pinball wizard, Like Roger Daltry. I also see a young man Bent over a table Aiming a stick at a ball, Like a gun . . . He’ll probably be a gambler Or maybe even A hit man for an Underground organization. And then there's girls By the hundreds Talking about the guys Behind their backs. It’s hard to tell Just what they’ll be. But more than likely They’ll end up marrying One of their favorite talked about guys. Going places, doing things — The routine of everyday life gives way to moments of laughter The moment when it all occurs at once— the thought, the commitment, and the effort 35 And spend the rest of their lives Trying to figure out What happened to their career And where all of those Sweet little angels” came from. You know, It’s sort of noisy around here When classes change. And that really bothers A certain unmentionable couple I know. They’re always looking for a nice, Quiet place to snuggle For ten minutes. It’s very romantic If you stop to think about it, But no one stops . . . They’re on their way to class. I’ve been coming here for almost two years now And I’ve just begun to notice the people Around me. Can you believe that most of them are Even afraid of nature? They run like wild fire When it rains And when it’s cold, they're always in a rush to get warm. But if they’d look, they’d see something beautiful . . . Right here — In a land of hope Where the dream machine Exists . . . And grows . . . Where we all come out knowing Exactly what we’re supposed to know. And my mind — It keeps on growing . . . 37 Jo Avery 38 39 The challenge of intramural sports, charitable projects, day-to-day life— The decision to excel to the best of our capabilities— The individuality of each is stressed and supported by the other There he sits with a pen and a yellow pad He's a handsome lad, that’s my boy. P — R — L — F — Q spells Mom and Dad That’s not too bad, ’cause that's my boy. Making castles out of building blocks And a card-board box, that’s my boy. Mickey Mouse says it's thirteen o'clock That’s quite a shock, but that’s my boy. In four short years I've gone from rags to riches What I did before that, I don’t know. You can let it rain on my window pane, I’ve got my own rainbow And me and God are watching Scotty grow. Goodbye «BIUM “The Bridge Henry Wadsworth Longfellow I stood on the bridge at midnight, As the clocks were striking the hour, And the moon rose o’er the city, Behind the dark church-tower. How often, oh how often, I had wished that the ebbing tide Would bear me away on its bosom O’er the ocean wild and wide! Yet whenever I cross the river On its bridge with wooden piers, Like the odor of brine from the ocean Comes the thought of other years. And I think how many thousands Of care-encumbered men, Each bearing his burden of sorrow, Have crossed the bridge since then. I see the long procession Still passing to and fro, The young heart hot and restless, And the old subdued and slow! Board Of Mr. C. Grier Beam Dr. J. Edward Stowe Chairman Dr. Thomas A. Will Vice-Chairman Mr. Terry Dean Messer SGA President 52 Mr. W. Wesley Styers T rustees Mr. D.R. Mauney, Jr. Mr. William N. Craig Dr. Thebaud Jeffers Mr. Charles E. Zeigler Mr. Eugene A. Froneberger Mr. Earl T. Groves 8obie H. Rowland f Tom D. Efird Shakespeare once said, “We are such stuff as dreams are made of.” To every college president, there is the dream to make his institution the best of its kind. Realities have often been dreams, but dreams rarely become realities. Before reality one must have a dream. Such was the dream of Dr. Joseph Mills, President of Gaston College at Dallas, now a reality. Only a man of such outstanding character could conceive such a timely dream and transform it into a working reality. In this transformation, he has demonstrated the dedicated leadership and loyalty which has gained him the admiration and respect of the student body. We, the student body, affectionately dedicate the 1978 Reveleer to Dr. Joseph L. Mills. Dr. Joseph Mills, President Dedication 54 A diminutive lady who stands tall in the teaching profession, Miss Julia Oates has dedicated a lifetime to education in the field of languages and literature, In her more than ten years at Gaston College, she inspired countless students to regard English as a rewarding study instead of just another re- quired course. Miss Oates will be long remembered for her genuine interest in stu- dents, her unfailing good humor, and her outstanding ability to explain the intricacies of the English language. Miss Julia Oates She Walks in Beauty She walks in beauty, like the night Of cloudless climes and starry skies; And all that’s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. One shade the more, one ray the less, Had half impaired the nameless grace Which waves in every raven tress, Or softly lightens o’er her face; Where thoughts serenely sweet express How pure, how dear, their dwelling-place. And on that cheek, and o'er that brow, So soft, so calm, yet eloquent, The smiles that win, the tints that glow, But tell of days in goodness spent, A mind at peace with all below, A heart whose love is innocent. Lord Byron Appreciation Linked together to form a vital chain, the ad- ministration of the college works diligently to serve the best interests of the school. They constantly strive to promote that which is worthwhile and plan for that which is needed for the future. This chain of dynamic individuals, steeped in leadership and dedication, moves through the span of ever-changing time to efficiently fulfill their many duties and responsibilities. Dr. Joseph Mills, President 56 Mr. Paul R. Berrier, Assistant to the President and Director of Development Dr. Troy C. Huntley, Associate Dean of Instruction 57 Dr. Robert M. Howard, Dean of Instruction Dr. David C. Johnson, Dean of Admissions and Director of Financial Aid Mr. Clyde H. Robinson, Dean of Technical Programs Dr. Margaret C. Stewart, Dean of Academic Programs HttS Dr. J. Bruce Trammell, Dean of Business Affairs 58 Dr. Milton M. Hagen, Director of Research and Personnel Dr. Jimmie W. Babb,- Dean of Vocational Programs I � Dr. John C. Merritt, Dean of Continuing Education Proarams Dr. Horace L. Cline, 59 Dean of Students 60 Mr. Dennis F. Perry, Director of Public Information Mr. David L. Hunsucker, Director of the Learning Resources Center Mr. Charles W. Setzer Mrs. Linda C. Holmes Director of Auxiliary Services Director of Equipment and Supplies Mr. John P. Morris, Registrar Mr. Sam E. Scott Director of Plant Operations Mrs. Ann C. Costner Bookstore Manager Mr. Bobby S. Rankin Chief, Campus Security Love ls ... _3tU,tng Mood Hilda Albright Norma Alexander Ruby Armstrong Lois Auten Jimmie Babb Sherry Badgett Barbara Baker George Ball Roland R. Ball John Barrow Berge Beam Martin Bellar Paul Berrier Ben Berry Steve Bostian Sandy Boyd Candy Brandon John Brenner Pearlie Brown Patricia Butts 64 Doy Calhoun Eddie Cameron Betty Carpenter Helen Carter Lucille Cogdell Judith Cole Creecy Copland Ann Costner Amit Chatterjea Henry Cline Horace Cline Mildred Cloninger 65 Jimmie Cruse Claude Davis Ken Davis Oliver Davis Denise M. Dills Elizabeth Domenico Gwen Duarte Richard Duncan Stuart Dunsmore William Farrell Joyce Fowler Lawrence Galant 66 Cynthia Galloway Saul Goldman Harry Goodson Phyllis Grant Linda Greenlee Sara Gribble Milton Hagen Barbara Harrison Evelyn Henry Carl Heywood Caroline Heywood Linda Holmes Robert Howard Sandra Hoyle David Hunsucker John James David Johnson Dean Jones Ethel Keck Russell Keck Don Killian Brenda Kincaid 67 Bonita King Joseph Lewandowski Tom Logan Lotte Long Paul Lunsford Porter Mcateer Nellie McCrory Daisy McGill Cary McSwain William Manikas Robyn Martin Helen Marvin Nancy Massey Robert Miller, Jr. Joseph Mills J. C. Mitchell 68 -J 4 Kathy Morris John Morris Marguerite Morris Sue Morris Linda Navey Gene Newman Kathy Pasour Bessie Patterson Geri Pearson Dennis Perry James Petty Kenneth Quick Bobby Rankin J. V. Richardson Kay Roberson Clyde Robinson George Robinson 69 Jay Rogers Jeanelle Schultz Jerry Scott Kathy Scott Sam Scott 70 Thelma Scott Charles Setzer Joyce Shelton Jim Sigmon Gary Simpson Paul Smith Margaret Stewart Alma Thompson Jean Todd John Topp Bruce Trammell Ylia Walsh Jimmy Walters Everette Warren Alan Wash Paul Whippo Rita Wipfield Glenn Williams Robert Williams Bob Wood 71 Appreciation The image of an institution is made up of the people who lead it and the integrity with which they fulfill that leadership. In nineteen years as in- structor and administrator, Clyde H. Robinson has lent stature and substance to the concept of Gaston College as a truly comprehensive college. A defender of excellence as the only accep- table goal, an engineer with a profound un- derstanding of the many disciplines and their relationships, a counselor whose wisdom and guidance have helped countless students along their way, Dean Robinson has carried out his duties with a perception and professionalism that have brought credit to the word “education.” Dean Robinson has made a lasting contribu- tion to Gaston College and we wish him well in his future endeavors. Clyde H. Robinson Dean of Technical Programs 72 Frustrated by fSI.C. Senate's man's world Helen Marvin seeks impact in decision making I i By ELSIE HAMILTOI] Gazette Woman’s Reporl Most women, being one of four fen friendly and gracious men, w themselves blessed by Dame Fortune But Helen Rhyne Marvin, who m world the first six months of this ye circumstances at times a lonely and frustrating experience. For these months Helen Marvin and head of the Social Science 1 Gaston College—was a freshman North Carolina General Assembly, were supportive of me as a person, were supportive of me as a legisl Marvin said. “I was seldom given ar make a direct impact my first tern true of the first-term males. ” Although she went to Raleigh wi about her potential impact in decisii freshman and female senator, Mrs. the “patronizing attitude and a chauvinism” somewhat rankling t spirit. The exceptions were Sens Rauch of Gastonia and Ollie Hs Mountain. “Senators Rauch and Harris didn’t way, but they respected my opinions Marvin. “They treated'me as an i grateful for the support and guida me.” Senator Harris went to Lt. Gov. when he learned that Mrs. Marvin ai of Guilford County were the on newcomers who were not named vici single committee. “By the end of tl and I were vice-chairmen of con already had two male vice-chaim , mere tokenism, ’ ’ Senator Marvin sai Helen Marvin’s small part in d was expected. The unexpected—the i the freshman senator was that to Carolina lawmakers have their mine century. “Decisions are still made in the traditional small, smoke-fil ure politics is still a very signif Senator Helen Marvin is busy now as Gaston College e i being a long, pe: Ef- olitical re peo- peaker female ast ses- y coun- nen as rights onveys le fight to the of our and in- y think Senator “North t’s bold : House vemor on the shed he well as art of i shown priority getting tiat will iorities. ; to ma- ltegrity he peo- utilities Vlarvin, illy en- uon and General Assembly accepted the governor’s read program which will provide aides in grades i through three to help children leam to read, pros ed pay increases for teachers, passed legislatioi reduce kindergarten and junior high class si passed the high school graduate competency t which will hold educational institutions accounta for tax dollars and assure that graduates have least a basic competence in reading, writing i arithmetic, and provided state funds to util school buildings more fully. ” Senator Marvin sees tremendous potential” the bill that would make schools the center of soc activity in the community. Not only would we i greater use out of equipment and buildings, bu also think it would help eventually cut down crime, delinquency and mental illness. I fim believe that mental illness and crime result fri the simple fact that people don’t have anything to and they don’t have anything to feel a part of or identify with. Getting together to do meaningful a productive things could pull the commun together and create civic pride. ” Helen Marvin, doubting that capital punishmi will deter crime, voted for it because she feels I state needs to try anything that might possibly del crime and because most of her constituents belk capital punishment will be a deterrent. “I’ve seen no evidence that would demonstrj conclusively that capital punishment is a deb rent,” the senator said. “Criminologists tell us tl murder is a usually a crime of passion and that 1 criminal does not stop to think of what will happ to him if he kills someone. ” Senator Marvin is glad that the provisions of t capital punishment bill are specifically defined, g ing little possibility for miscarriage of justice. “I glad also that they were able to prevent the inc sion of rape in the capital punishment penalty,” s said. “If the rapist knows that he can be execut for committing the rape, he is much more likely kill his victim so that she can’t identify him. Rape a heinous crime, but there are just too many £ portunities for false accusation of rape to risk t chance of taking a man’s life. ” a .. ■•v S'j.vi ® SS ' . ■■■■ -r:y« P - ii|i Bridges are necessary. We use them to avoid many obstacles such as bodies of water and land depressions. The physical concept of a bridge is easy to understand. The abstract concept, dealing with personal goals and expectations, is more difficult to comprehend. At some times of our lives, we all undergo physical and emotional transitions, the abstract bridges that connect from one living phase to another. Some of these transitions can be painful. We must remember that change, no matter how gradual, is still change. We cannot ex- pect to remain just as we were when we first began to cross the bridge when we reach the other side. Often making the decision to cross a particular bridge necessitates burning other bridges. No decision is finite — one influences hundreds of trivial deci- sions, future decisions, and forces re- evaluation of past decisions. Because of the weight transitions bear upon our lives, crossing bridges can be frustrating experiences. Constantly we question ourselves as we walk the bridge: “Why am I doing this? Am I sure this is what I want to do?” Unfortunately, thousands of justifications for “why” never satisfy us when walking across the bridge feels like “walking the plank.” Also, when we ask our- selves if we are sure of what we are doing, we are begging for the impossible. Sure is an unobtainable word. To profess to be “sure” is to deny any hint of self-doubt. Any one of us who is completely “sure” of him- self, is trying to don wax wings and fly to heaven by route of the sun. To doubt and question oneself is courageous — without self-doubt we would be unable to evaluate ourselves and find voids and shadows that need filled and enlightened. Finding our in- adequacies provides the initiative to change, to take the first step in crossing the bridge. Some of us experience a strange fear of crossing bridges that we soothe with the balm of procrastination. We seem to find a multitude of excuses to delay crossing a bridge. This it-can-wait-until-tomorrow at- titude temporarily relieves the discomfort of making a decision — until we are faced with the decision again. We put off and put off and put off — and then we wonder why our lives seem so futile, why we just do not seem to be getting anywhere. CLASSES 75 . • • '.'if;. ? Pam Abee Paul Abernathy Katrina Adams Linda Adams Lora Adams William Adams Herbie Addis Susan Aderholdt Donald Alexander Kathryn Alexander Pam Allmond Jean Allran Ahmad Al-Tewjri Shelia Alwran Patti Anderson Dennis Edward Andrews Nancy Andrews Donna Angley Amir Arabi Janet Armstrong 76 Karen Armstrong Mark Armstrong Richard Armstrong Shelia Arrendale Greg Auten Jo Avery Roger Lee Baker Janice Bane 77 Roger Baumgardner Bradley Baxter Virginia Bayliff Tamara Bazzle Brenda Beam Samuel Beam Becky Beasley Joan Beatty Mark Beatty Janice Beaver Tim Beaver Bobby Ray Bell David Bell Cathy Benfield Mary Bennett Tammie Bennett Keith Berry Wallace Berry Bill Bigham Vicki Bivens 78 Jacob Black Kenny Black Ronald Black Gail Blackburn Rhonda Blanton Tammy Blanton Tammy Blanton Dana Boies Eddie Bolin Gail Bolton Suzette Bowers Oque Boyce Paula Boyce Ronald Boyce Sarah Boyd Tim Boyd Gary Bradley John Bradley Samuel Bred Garry Bristol 79 Curtis Brooks Floyd Brooks Terry Brooks Lamar Broome Bernadette Brown Jeannie Brown Robert Brown Tobbie Brown Susan Brymer Angela Bryson Roxanna Bryson Patty Buchanan 80 Robby Buff Carolyn Bumgardner Nelson Bumgarner Charles Burch Jr. Celia Bush Teresa Bustle Mary Jo Butler Doris Byers Lola Cabe Charon Caldwell Diane Caldwell Donna Calvert Dianne Camp Jerry Camp Chinita Campbell Barney Cannon Byron Carpenter Debbie Carpenter Denise Carpenter Massie Carpenter 81 Wade Carpenter Debra Carr Betsy Carroll Jean Carter Lewis Carter Mike Carter Rita Cartrett Randy Cash Wanda Chalk Evelyn Chapman Mildred Chapman Deborah Childers Earle Dean Christian Denise M. Clark 82 Danette Clemmer Marcia Clevenger Geri Cline Doug Clinton Toney Cloninger Carol Coley Kay Conner Steven Cook Gary Cooke Toni Cooper Sharon Corbett Larry Cordell Reba Cordell Angela Costner Jeanne Craig Cheryl Crawford Patricia Crawley Cynthia Crocker Tammie Crocker Samuel Crowe 83 Randy Cunningham Kim Daves Belinda Davis Chrisia Davis Cynthia Davis Donna Davis Katrina Davis Marta Davis Pattie Davis Raymond Davis Susan Davis Donna Deal Becky Dellinger Cynthia Dellinger Melanie Dellinger Carla Detter Sharon Dominy Harry Downam Celia Drum Sandra Drum 84 Barbara Edwards James Elliott Randy Elmore Eric Emory Robin Evans Carlene Falls Nadar Faraghat Annie Farley Pamela Farnsworth John Ferguson Barbara Fleming Patricia Floyd Norman Flynn Dorothy Ford Gloria Fortner Mitchell Frady Mike Frazier Gary Freeman Valerie Friday 85 Nancy Frye Donna Fulbright Mike Fulbright Dorothy Funderburk Susan Gaffney Wanda Galloway Ramon Garcia David Garner Trish Garnett Cheryl Garrett Donna Garrett Angie Gause Rebecca Gentry John Geter Jim Gettings Davar Ghalehtaki Loretta Gibson Thomas Gillelan Rodney Glover Nancy Godfrey Susan Goforth 86 Anna Golio Micheal Goolsby Clifford Gore Robin Grant Donna Gravin Kathy Gray Penny Green Jan Greene Julie Greene Donovan Grice John Gribble Kathy Grogan 87 Mark Guice Cynthia Guthrie Eddie Hager Maser Haghighat Jeff Hall Pam Hallman Sherry Hamrick Debbie Hanks Harry Hardin Minerva Hardy Billy Harrill Steve Harrill Karen Harris Leisa Harris Barbara Harrison Tamera Hartsoe Sherry Harvey Jennie Hatch Myra Hatcher Donna Hawkins 88 Kenneth Hawn Donna Heafner Johnny Heafner Chandra Heavner Sandra Heavner V. Anne Heavner Tommy Hedgepath Cindy Helton Alim Hematian Annie Henderson Larry Hensley Sarah Hensley Robin Henson Shelia Hester Jeff Hinkle Karen Hinson Marilyn Hinton Kyle Hobson Sharon Holden Pam Hollar 89 DeVra Holt Jeanne Homesley David Honbarger Bill Honeycutt Charles Hopkins Beth Hord Charles Hord Jean Horne Janette Horney Mojtara Hosseini Joy Houser Joey Hovis Darlene Howard Douglas Huddle Randy Hudson Phyllis Huffstickler 90 Mike Humphrey Susan Humphrey Janet Hunt Kathi Hunt Randy Huskey Sandra Huskey Susan Hutchins Frances Ijames Kathy Ingle Janet Isley JoAnne Jackson Susie Jackson Nancy Jacobs Martin Janizeh Gary Jansen Ruby Jeffries Mohammad Jenatian Annie Jenkins Cathy Jenkins Deborah Jenkins 91 ft � IE NOEL EN FRANCE Quoque 1« sap.n «it 'M du Noci « F� Symbol tradition ! dc I� � «� 4 . !i cr . (amcuse -la tradition u c.fWhV ' ■ commtnccc au XII! siecle par « }� on. 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It 6 jaoticr U’Eph.phame) on a|Oute a la scene lee statues des trois Rois La vccne reste a la ! nut son jusqu’au Z fcvrier. le Chandeleor ...; ; Freida Jenkins Larry Jenkins Sandra Jenkins Susan Jenkins Roy Jenks Pamela Jennings Kim Johnson Loretta Johnson Sondra Johnson Steve Johnson William Johnson Jan Jones ■f -• .-vi 92 Addie Justice Pattie Kasper Sheryl Kasper Cynthia Keck Sharon Keck Betty Keever Roger Kennedy Rhonda King Rickey Kirkland Mary Knight Kathleen Lamkin Steve Lancaster Steve Landreth Linda Lanford Cathy Lanier Wayne Lay Carl Layel Lisa Dale Lazenby Debbie Ledford Danny Leming 93 Sherry Lemmons Penny Leonhardt Frank Lester Elizabeth Lethermon James Lewis Patty Lewis James Lindsay Roger Lindsey Tanya Lineberger Thermond Link Linda Little Sandra Loftin Joseph Long Mary Long Charles Love Kathy Lowery Robert Lowery James Lucas Dell Lutz Phillip Lutz 94 Tammy Lyles Linda Lyon Ross Mackawgy Thomas Maddox K. Majid Sandra Mann Debra Martin Donny Matthews Tim Mecum Gary Mellon Sandi Merkel Irene Miller Rick Mitchem Sam Mitchell Khosrow Moghimi Kourosh Mohammadi Lisa Monteith Rodney Montgomery Mark Moore Sheryl Moore 95 Jane Morrie Jackie Morton Deborah Mull Dean Mundhenke Teresa Murphy Eddie Murray Ronnie McAlister Jane McBee Nancy McCarter Darryl McClinton Cynthia McDaniel Robin McDaniel Steve McFadden Mike McGee 96 Cathy McIntosh Karen McKinney Meg McLean Tommie McLeymore Lewis McMahan Catherine McNeil Equitted McNeil H. Nader Becky Neal Donna Neal Gregory Neal Steven Neely Vicky Neely Lisa Newell 97 Phyllis Newton Ossie D. Nichols Michael Nicholson Danny Nipper Susan Noblett Cherryl D. Norman Connie Norman Joan Norman Dean Norwood Richard Oates Debbie Odom Cynthia Oliver Mark Oliver Richard Oliver Kelly Ottinger Pam Pack Reza Pahlevani E. Phyllis Parker Cindy Pasour Tommy Pasour 98 Natavarlal Patel Joe Patterson Kenneth Patterson Pam Patterson Richard Pearson Beverly Phifer Robyn Phillips Barbara Pickins Lynn Pilkington Terry Pittman Robert Posey Tammy Poteat Donna Potts Al Powell Henry Price Chris Putnam Donnie Putnam Pauline Putnam Kenneth Quick Robert Quinn 99 Charles Raines Billy Ramey Mike Ramsey Roger Ramsey Vickie Ramsey Amy Randolph Wanda Ray Thomas Reeves June Reid Tim Reynolds Martha Rhyne Patti Rhyne Sherry Rhyne Zelma Rhyne Richard Riddle Glenda Riley Glenda Ritchie Carol Roberts Paul Roberts Zita Roberts 100 Bill Robinson Doris Robinson Eric Robinson Kathy Roper Darrell Roseman Cathy Ross Eddie Ross Carol Royston Jay Rucker Paul Edward Sadler Paul Sadler Carole Sain Mohammad Salem Rachel Sams Zelma Sanders Mitchell Schmidt Jerry Sellers Tom Sellers Jane Setzer Pam Setzer Karen Shambaugh Mas Sharifi-esfahani Shirley Shelton A. C. Sherrill Wayne Sherrill Kathy Shipman James Shores Cindy Short Melita Shufford Leesa Shytle 102 Cheryle Sigmon Elizabeth Sigmon Nina Sisk Tammy Sisk Phillip Skipper James Smith Reginald Smith Teresa Smith Matthew Sonders Sharon Spann Amy Spurling Suzanne Starnes 103 Linda Stewart Shirley Stiles Sheila Stokes John Stover Doris Stroupe Beverly Summey Kathy Summey Mike Surbeck Denise Surratt Lynda Suttles Alva Sutton Jeff Tallent Judy Tate Kay Tate Mildred Tate Evelyn Thompson Paul Thompson Pat Thomsen Patricia Thorn Jerri Thornburg 104 Judy Todd Susan Toler William Anderson Toney III Cheryl Towery Fred W. Towery Amy Turner Danny Turner Kay Turner Mike Turner Ricky Turner Robert Turner Claire VanHook Jeanell Wade Nancy Walker Richard Walker Bobby Walkowiak Beth Wallace Glenda Walters Wanda Warren Paula Watson 105 Douglas Waugh James Weant David Weaver Miriam Webb Molly Whetstine Albert White Jeff Whitesides Mary Whitworth §1111! Chris Whyte Shirley Wiggins Dorothy Wilkinson Rodney Wilkinson Bryan Williams Sandra Williams Shirley Williams Rodney Willis Vickie Willis Billy Wilson Jim Wilson Linda Wilson 106 Ray Wilson Rusty Wilson Sharon Wilson Diane Wingo Sandra Gardner Wingo Michelle Wipff Thomas Witherspoon Darlene Woody Susan Woody Danny Wooten Patricia Wooten Rachel Wooten Bennie Wrenn Janice Wright William Wright Jane Yates 107 109 «MS 1111 Hi ■■■I illl ■Ml M • ::Sv 110 P tS . . -■ Life, itself, could be interpreted as an endless yellow brick road” with a series of connecting bridges. We must cross these bridges to reach Oz — the ultimate, whether it be truth, wisdom, perfection, or more realistically, two Mercedes Benzes and a lavender El Dorado parked on our paved driveways in front of our four-bedroom ranchhouses in the upper-class suburbs. No matter what our expectations of ourselves may be, we can never realize them if we fear to cross the bridge that connects what we are to what we can become. We cannot reach any goal if we wait for the Golden Opportunity to pick us up and carry us on his shoulders — we reach our goals by struggling by ourselves. Perhaps we do reach a goal, then we propose another, a greater one. We should never settle for second-rate dreams. When we limit our- selves, we ignore our potentials for the security of the mediocre. Henry David Thoreau once said: The youth gets together his material to build a bridge to the moon, or, perchance a palace or temple on the earth, and, at length, the middle-aged man concludes to build a woodshed with them. i ETHEL KECK PEARLIE BROWN LORA ADAMS DAVID HUNSUCKER W-r.ititt 'J ■tsutim JUNECAUBLE Learning Resources STUDENT ASSISTANTS Cindy Mauney, Delories Barringer, Sheila Stokes 114 I BONITA KING MADGELENE PRATT BARBARA BAKER Center The Learning Resources Center is composed of the library and audiovisual services. The main facility, located on the first floor of the Library Science building, contains study and reference rooms, current periodicals and lounging areas, general stacks for circulating materials, listening-viewing areas, rooms for periodicals, typing, film preview, and of- fices of the LRC staff. Television and audiovisual production facilities are located in the Myers Center Auditorium area. Currently, there are six full-time workers, two half time workers, and nine student workers on the staff of the Learn- ing Resources Center. All of these people strive to offer the best service to the faculty, students, and community users of the LRC. The student seeking aid with an ENG 101 paper or a faculty member looking for a film will find the staff eager to give assistance. 115 The Psychology Club encourages the in- dividual student’s in- terest in and knowledge of psychology through various social and educational activities. Independent study groups, book reviews, and speakers cover topics for which class time is not available. Membership is open to all interested students, and nonstudents are welcome to participate through honorary mem- berships. Lola Schauer, Sara Hensley. David Tobin, Dr. Larry Galant — Advisor, Patricia Thomsen, Pam Hollar, Carol Coley; SECOND Kelly Ottinger, Daryl Bolick, Mike Humphries, Steve Landreth, Evelyn Boyles, C. Edward Cross, Randy Elmore Psychology 116 Dr. Larry Galant, Advisor; Patricia Thomsen, President; Evelyn Boyles, Secretary; Randy Elmore, Vice President. (Greg Neal, Treasurer) Gaston College Literary Magazine 1978 Cindy Pasour Kelly Ottinger Saud AI Shammari Susan Gaffney Greg Neal Jeff Hall Geri Lyles SECOND Ken Davis, Advisor Renee Warren Carol Roberts Sarah Dixon Jim Wilson Steve Johnson Jo Avery Kathie Heisley Delouise Barringer Gaston College's first foreign language club was organized in the fall of 1977. Although its mem- bership consists mainly of French and Spanish language students, the Foreign Language Society welcomes any student having an interest in foreign languages and foreign cultures and civilizations. The purpose of this organization is to enrich the students’ knowledge of foreign cultures and civiliza- tions, to engage in social activities similar to those of foreign cultures and civilizations, to give students further practice in oral use of foreign languages, and to engage in any activities related to the study of foreign countries for which class time cannot be used. Foreign Language Society 118 Ken Davis, Advisor; Steve Johnson, Treasurer; Sarah Dixon, President; Kathie Heisley, Vice-President; Susan Gaffney, Secretary; Greg Neal, Reporter IEEE Doug Glover, Roger Denton, Clay Spence, Doug Huddle, STANDING Mike Turner, Paul Adams, Kent Lewis, Randall Sanders, Paul Roberts, Richard Walker, Jimmy Hogue The IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) limits its mem- bership to those who are enrolled in either the Elec- trical or Electronics Engineering Technology Program. The IEEE is a national organization mainly for Engineers in the field; however, they have formed student branches to help the Engineering stu- dent get the feel of the engineering world. Doug Huddle, Chairman; Roger Denton, Vice Chairman; Clay Spence, Secretary and Treasurer; Leonard Armstrong, Ad- visor Nursing programs within the com- munity college system have made a major contribution in providing the education necessary for the student to' function as a nurse within the com- munity. The Gaston College Associate Degree Nursing Program works within the framework of the community college system and the State Board of Nursing to prepare students for the State Board Licensure Examination, and for practice as Registered Nurses. As a student in the Associate Degree Nursing Program each student has the opportunity to join the Student Nurses' Association. The Student Nurses’ Association is an organization designed -to enhance the students’ awareness of how to function within the community and within the framework of their professional organization. Rick Davis, Ronnie Thompson, Mary Faile, Shirley Shelton, Donna Neal, Jan Jones, Geri Redano, SECOND Penny Green, Darlene Woody, Tommie McLeymore, Melanie Dellinger, Phyllis Grant, Advisor; THIRD Virginia Bell, Kay Turner, Dorothy Funderburk, Stana Grogan, Daisy Stewart, FOURTH Melissa Melton, Wanda Carpenter, Mollie Whetstine Student Nurses’ Association Dorothy Funderburk Stana Grogan Rick Davis President Penny Green Phyllis Grant Advisor 120 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.” Acts 2:21 The Christian Fellowship Club is a non-denominational club which provides warm Christian fellowship, interesting Bible study, and fascinating speakers. In addition, weekly times of pray- ing for needs and sharing of ex- periences are offered. Also, the club participates in such activities as holding bake sales, sponsoring bloodmobiles, bringing singers on campus, and sponsoring an orphan. Pam Ensley, Sarah Boyd, Susan Goforth, Melba Anderson, Judith Cole, Advisor SECOND Sheila Wray, Mark Dalrymple, Fred Bryson, Kelly Ottinger Christian Fellowship Club “We gather together to ask the Lord’s blessing.” Judith Cole, Advisor; Sarah Boyd, Vice President; Mark Dalrymple, President; Susan Goforth, Secretary and Program Coordinator 121 I.C.C. Celia Bush Rhonda Watford Sheila Stokes SECOND Dr. Dean Jones, Advisor James Smith Rick Pearson Henry Price Fazi Arabi Roger Denton The Inter-Club Council is a standing committee of the Student Government Association and is composed of the presi- dents of the various clubs or their appointed representatives. Its primary function is to coordinate the activities of the stu- dent organizations on campus. In order for a club to be established on the Gaston College campus, it must have its constitution approved by the I.C.C. The I.C.C. is also responsible for selecting the Club of the Year and removing any inactive club from among student organizations at Gaston College. Dr. Dean Jones Advisor James Smith Chairman Rhonda Watford Vice-Chairwoman (Marta Davis, Secretary) 122 S.M.E. Creecy Copeland Advisor Ricky Riddle Scott Rhyne Parvise Sehat Richard Duncan Advisor SECOND James Gettings Mike Goolsby Lawrence Brown Gary Jansen Paul Abernathy The Society of Manufacturing Engineers shall be an operating institution for the advancement of scientific knowledge 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 Engineers shall, among other things, promote and engage actively in research, writing, publishing, and dissemination of knowledge within this field. James Gettings President Gary Jansen Vice-President Mike Goolsby Secretary Paul Abernathy Treasurer 123 This year Gssion College takes on a new look for l holidays. Since classes arc not over until December 23. 1 campus will not be the desert it usually is from the middle December until the middle of January. Most of the clubs are having dinners or parties: the SG.A soonsnrino d.mrr-' rbp fnruirv rj 1 staff a tv nlannino a pa Sandra Jenkins Sarah Cantrell Co-Editors Dennis Perry Adviser re required of the high school you If s feel that we have enough responsibility' we have chosen. On the- campus we ha veterans and others thar have left hi ago and are returning only to find sot) “brass hat in Raleigh telling him “not to miss too mai classes or we'll spank your hand . This, to many, is t outrage. Perhaps the day care center should also adopt five-day absence policy to equal things out. The State Legislature, “in its infinite wisdom has aga stabbed us in the back. As the budget for the individu colleges was drawn up. it was also cut drastically. Now tl state has informed the college to give back some of the monl because thev have found somewhere else to spend it. Perhaps if we found the strength to get off our backsides at tell some people in Raleigh that they may very well | “spinning the bottle with our educations, they may see if light. John Fergus® Ronnv Greene ■duo mdra Jenkins ;raJ institutions in s an alliance or used to combine resources of all m talent show's or trips to the wn on expenses and give students w ho normally couldn't afford to go the calendar is a talent show' to be Fridav and Saturday February ]7 schools a chance to see the talents lirferent schools. Needless to sav, 'c got a group or band, if vou sing ro davs with two nights ansportation which will II have to buy vour own per person with a limit Jell Smith ASLIGHT embers Ronny Green Wanda Warren Sandy Merkel P N Bake Sale. Frank Carothers John Ferguson Our college presi e Mills, was tl Jeff Smith anything because of the lack of unity and lack of awareness of After the banquet a dance was held and the delegates began make it to the Saturday meeting it was a time of change. First, the name North Carolina Black Student Congress was known throughout the state to help black students in their struggle and needs in being black on college campuses; to set up a formal communication system for others to get involved. defense for the Wilmington Ten. spoke. As the day came close nee. elected another ro an end. the three were on their bringing with them.an unforgetable ex On Fridav December 9. the B Civil Club Mr. John Topp Advisor Sandra Williams Mr. David Vance Advisor Cathy Jenkins Ben Scott Greg Auten Toby Welborn Tim Pardue Gary Bradley Bryan Shull Nader Farraghat (Michelle Laughridge) (Lori Wilson) The Civil Engineering Club's purpose is to further the members’ knowledge in Civil Engineering by en- couraging academic achievement and by observing engineering operations and projects in the field. Greg Auten President Tim Pardue Vice President Cathy Jenkins Secretary Sandra Williams Treasurer 126 Brothers and Sisters United Brothers and Sisters United is the new name for the former Black Student Union. The new name better reflects the goals of the organization which are: To promote better understanding between the two major racial groups in the United States, To expose the surrounding community to the positive aspects of Afro-American culture, To ren- der service to the Gaston College Community — Bloodmobile, fund-raising for medical research, human relations, etc. — and To provide an outlet on the Gaston College Campus for ALL students interested in improving the quality of life for all mankind. Membership in the club is open to all students enrolled at Gaston College. Through meetings, special projects, and the Annual Black Awareness Week Program, the club seeks to involve its mem- bers in creative, pride-building, community- unifying activities. Henry Saye Price, Sharon K. Wilson, James H. Lawrence, III SECOND Brenda Young, Delouis Barringer, Sharon Spann THIRD Valerie Friday, June Reid FOURTH Rodney Montgomery, Sheila Stokes, Rodney Glover FIFTH A. C. Sherrill A. C. Sherrill President James H. Lawrence, III Vice President Delouis Barringer Secretary Rodney Montgomery Reporter 127 Student Government Association 128 Christy Miller, Vice-President Shayne Holt, Secretary John Ferguson, Treasurer Students receive practical experience in responsible citizenship through participation in a program of self- government. The Student Government Association consists of all students enrolled for eight quarter hours and paying the activity fee. All SGA members are encouraged to participate in elections and to attend meetings of the organization and or its various branches. The purpose of the Student Government Association is to regulate all matters that do not fall under the immediate jurisdiction of the administration and to act as a liaison be- tween students and administration. The student activity fee is used for various activities some of which are the fine arts program, awards day ceremonies, campus newspaper, literary magazine, annual, dances, cookouts, and intramural activities. Curtis Brooks, Maggie Carpenter, Donna Angley, Tommy Reeves SGA Rick Pearson Phyllis Huffstetler Carol Coley 130 Senators Randy Elmore Pam Hollar Rodney Glover Charles Burch Gail Steele Joey Hovis James E. Smith Ronald Black Frank Lester Industrial Engineering 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. Kathy Lanier, Butch Sherrill, James Burr, Bill Reardon, Tony Jones — Treasurer, Eddy Faulkner, Larry Williams Russ Keck Advisor James Coble Tommy Reeves Peggy Putman Secretary Celia Bush ICC Representative 132 Outing Club Bill Farrell Advisor Tony Bynum Bobby Nixon Robert Costner Marck Bruchon Rhonda Watford Barbara Baker Advisor Lola Cabe Susan Jenkins The purpose of the Outing Club is to expand the interest in others of the enjoyment of outdoor activities. From mountain climbing to ice skating, we strive to show the pleasures of simple things. We are open to all suggestions. Beachcombing to taco parties, we know you would like it. We invite all persons affiliated with Gaston College to come join us. Tony Bynum President Susan Jenkins Secretary Marck Bruchon Treasurer Bobby Nixon Vice-President 133 Reveleer Norma Alexander Co-ordinator Frank Lester Photographer Sam Phillips Advisor Johnny Kanipe Photographer Wanda Warren Sharon Keck Sandi Merkle O. J. Davis — Advisor, Bernice Snuggs, Rhonda King, Patricia Thomsen, Gail Bolton, Bill Calhoun, Debbie Odom, Gladys Baker, Marta Davis, Sarah Boyd, Jane Modlin, SECOND Pam Abee, Paula Armstrong, Cathy Jenkins, Virginia Heavener, Lynda Stewart, John Dellinger, Kathy Currence, Joyce Goins, Randy Elmore, THIRD Shirley Brown, Renee Carpenter, Janice Caldwell, Tommy Reeves, Rocky Cross, Christopher Putnam, Paul Roberts, Judy Ferguson, Joey Hovis, Eddie Ross, Robert Turner (Stye damma leta {lift £mrietg Marta Davis President Bernice Snuggs Treasurer Sara Boyd Secretary O. J. Davis Advisor Judy Ferguson Vice-President Carl Stewart, Speaker of the N. C. House of Representatives Speaker for the Induction Ceremony The various features of the coat-of-arms of THE GAMMA BETA PHI SOCIETY have distinct meaning within the scope of heraldry. The scroll at the top of the coat-of-arms represents the tattered tunic of the knight-in-arms which has been torn in his combat against the forces of evil. The helmet is symbolic of the armored strength of the knight in his fight for truth and the right. The three stars at the top of the shield stand for the spiritual values in life which all members of Gamma Beta Phi strive for. The three letters (TB -Gamma, Beta, Phi) on the ribbon across the center of the shield represent the ideals of the organization. The first letter (F-Gamma) is the initial letter of the Greek word (IVoo-iS) for “knowledge” or education”; the second letter (B-Beta) is the initial letter of the Greek word (B108) meaning “life”; the third letter ($-Phi) is the initial letter of the Greek word (5 iAo8) meaning “love” or “friendship. These three signify that education and friend- ship constitute the basis of a full and happy life. The eagle with the outstretched wings at the base of the shield stands for loyalty to country: the olive branch in the right claw being emblematic of our national dedication to the cause of peace, while the arrows in the left claw indicate our readiness to fight for justice and freedom. The ebony of the ribbon across the center of the shield signifies the dignity and strength of the fellowship of the organization. The gold surface of the shield stands for the golden bond of friendship which binds together the members of the Society. The words “SCHOLARSHIP,” “SERVICE,” AND “CHARAC- TER” inscribed on the ribbon around the base of the shield represent the ideals and objectives of THE GAMMA BETA PHI SOCIETY. Induction — November 6, 1977 Porter McAteer, Co-ordinator Technical Division Pam Kiser, Sandra Wingo, Zinnie Sanders. Sharon Spann, Elizabeth Sigmon, Dr, Janet Johnston — Advisor, SECOND Gail Davis, Debra Crawford, Shirley Williams, Denise Norman, Bobbie Carpenter, Jeanell Wade, Donna Angley, Phyllis Huffstickler, Belinda Davis, THIRD James Smith, John Geter A.E.Y.C. The Association for the Education of Young Children is a service organization whose purpose is to assist in the education of students and faculty in the field of young children. In pursuit of this purpose, workshops will be conducted, speakers will be invited to meetings, and an interchange of ideas relating to Early Childhood Education will be provided. Some of the A.E.Y.C.’s past achievements have been: book fairs, sponsoring needy families at Christmas, and helping the Gastonia Little Theatre in their fund-raising efforts. Our future goals in the A.E.Y.C. are to participate in activities on the Gaston College Campus and in the Child Care Training Center that could be of benefit to our club and students in the Early Childhood Program. We welcome all students, faculty, and staff members who are interested in the area of young children. 138 Belinda Davis Treasurer Zinnie Sanders Secretary James Smith President Ali Jenatian, Nader Faraghat. Parvize Sehat, Mojtara Hosaini, Fazi Arabi — I.C.C. Representative International Club The International Club provides an opportunity for foreign students to discover and cultivate mutual in- terests and activities. The members seek to promote a better understanding among themselves, with other stu- dents, and with the community. The club provides speakers to civic clubs and other organizations. Abdullah Sugair, Abdul Shauibi. Mohammad Authemeen, Russ Keck — Advisor, Hamad Sugeir, Nader Faraghat, Karoush Moham- madi, Ali Jenatian, Parvize Sehat, SECOND Fazi Arabi, Majtara Hosaini, Shahrivar Moharerrzadeh 139 . { SA'. When primary school teachers ask their students what they “want to be when they grow up” the responses reflect the optimism and idealism of childhood. No child replies, I wanna drain cess pools for a living or “I wanna sweep floors at the mill.” Children wish to be doctors, lawyers, veterinarians, teachers, scientists, and presidents. What happens as we grow older? Why can’t we retain some of this childlike hopefulness? It may be argued that hopefulness is a truly childish characteristic, ridiculous in an adult world full of mundane decisions such as “Should I carry out the garbage tonight?” Or perhaps our childlike hopefulness is smothered by constant finan- cial worries and the ever-present stress of our complex society. Our once-bright dreams are tarnished and we pretend to ac- cept our lives with sighs and that perfect statement of complete helplessness — “It doesn’t matter.” When we forfeit our ideals we lose our focus on life — nothing has any meaning because nothing matters. Why must we do this? Are we too care-worn to take control of our lives — or are we merely too afraid to take the first step in crossing the bridge? SPORTS 141 V: ■ v-A 'i SSS4� S , 5SS; ■ fe«i 143 Volleyball 145 o MmBm mm ■ � � ''..... ' vV - mmI siii o • � §S pMS -vVa' 'V' Stlliiil 146 Tennis 147 Archery 149 0 150 Modern Dance 151 t •? r- - v ' 4 VRL Jt v V . SnpX -?., -:: U a eg ’ . v 152 Softball 153 w Ml. Aw JflMiiM Ullli AMIAAI AIAAI A A: iiillllllii v :-.: SssJssSS wAA wIIaaIAAIAAW' AAXAXAAAAAXXA ■■■■Ml S Sv §§S§$S® ,-' fe;v Mill - Vxv'Ax-'- X'AvCW SSII � isd� ' wP Bowling Faculty- Student Football imm- ragi $$ W' ■' «S{ -aw??!; “ $5$ -'- •: -V; 159 o Skiing ISO . 163 Karate Probably what we fear most when we are crossing a bridge is the possibility, no matter how remote it may be, that our bridge may collapse just as we are too far from either side to reach safety. Not all bridges can be made with concrete and steel beams. Some bridges are constructed with the more fragile fibers of human relationships — “good faith” promises and unrealistic expectations. Occasionally, these sticky fibers snarl and entangle us until we feel like the small housefly caught in a spider’s web. Hopefully we are stronger than houseflies and we escape these uncomfor- table situations with no more injury than a bruised ego and that strange blue-gray feeling called disillusionment. Just because we have made an unwise decision, attempted to cross a bridge that was obviously sagging in the middle, we should not think that we will never succeed again. Ac- tually a small dose of failure is good for the soul. Failure, in small amounts, tends to hum- ble us and make us see ourselves and other people more realistically. If we never make mistakes, how can we learn from our ex- periences. Each of us will enter into many transitory phases during our lives — changing jobs, mov- ing from one city to another, getting an education, entering a relationship with another person, or maybe leaving such a relationship. Whatever the bridge we cross, each will require a great deal of courage and fortitude. We are constantly changing, con- stantly growing. At the moment of our births, we crossed a most difficult bridge into life — and later, when we must leave life as we know it, we await yet another bridge. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow contemplated this idea when he wrote: “The grave itself is but a covered bridge Leading from light to light, through a brief darkness.” — Cindy Paysour FEATURES 165 Awards § § A musical theatre production byJeji i ★ Myers Centeti June 4,10,11, 8-i General Admission $2.50 - 170 ■ Carl Winslow Heywood It would be easy for a community college located on the banks of Long Creek in Gaston County to succumb to provincialism. The degree to which any small institution is spared this fate depends directly on the diversity of its faculty. One instructor who has brought a rich and varied background to Gaston College over more than a dozen years is Carl Winslow Heywood. With degrees from Annapolis and Harvard as well as a distinguished Naval career behind him Captain Heywood, a Connecticut Yankee, joined the Technical Division faculty in 1964 as an instructor in math and physics. Mr. Heywood has also served as the Director of the Lincoln Center of Gaston College, supervising students and courses offered at the Lincoln County campus. A lover of the sea, a connoisseur of tall tales and outrageous anecdotes, proficient in literature as well as the sciences, Mr. Heywood has added stature and color to Gaston. We wish him a happy retirement. V Appreciation 174 J. Milton Walker, Vice-President The Alumni Association builds among former students a sentiment of regard for one another and a continuing interest in their Alma Mater. The Association helps to maintain the excellent reputa- tion of Gaston College as an institution of higher learning. Alumni efforts support the college by their contributions to the building fund, assistance in the recruitment of students, recognition of student academic achievement at Awards Day, and other activities. Membership is available to all former students regardless of length of attendance at Gaston College. The Association meets annually for a business meeting and banquet in the spring near the time of commencement exercises. The officers of the Alumni Association are elected at this spring business meeting and serve for a one-year term. The officers and faculty advisor serve on an ex- ecutive committee which meets at the College several times throughout the year to discuss and plan the activities of the Association. Alumni Association John H. Lanier, Jr. Secretary-T reasurer 175 176 ZC 10C Sc cute. 178 3X SUZCC yi larfc 180 jVccrc c, 7 M$ir 7 Gzr Ti M 9r na i 181 182 184 ft ■ m -v. - ■I Xv V- ' '.WWW. wwx y i Outstanding Gregory Clyde Auten Celia Bumsworth Bush William Stanley Woody Students Sandra Lee Kafitz Thomas Jefferson Maddox 189 Cora Ann Tillman 190 Kermit Dale Bramwell Students Shelia Honeycutt Ballard Here’s to the winners Lift up the glasses. Here’s to the glory Still to be. Here’s to the battle Whatever it’s for, To ask the best of ourselves Then give much more. Here’s to the heroes Those who move mountains. Here’s to the miracles that make us see. Here’s to all brothers Here’s to all people Here’s to the winners All of us can be. 191 ■ '