Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

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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

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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