Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

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The actual builders of our programs are the faculty members . . . The faculty members who are the sub- stance of the college's existence—they who impart the wisdom on which our students build. They symbolize the lamp of knowledge—teaching students the basics and encouraging them to build upon their gained knowledge to aspire to greater truths. An education is not complete if one only pursues one facet of learning. In one's quest for knowledge, many avenues of life must be explored to understand the contradictions of Just as embellishments add to the character of buildings, so it is that cultural events enrich our lives. Music, art, drama, dance, literature are all important to our education. Sports teach discipline as well as skills, and, as an athlete is acclaimed for his prowess, so it is that our college is acclaimed for promoting physical education. The results are good health, self-discipline, power of concentra- tion, team play . . .

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Gaston College — the sum of all its parts — is unique. As buildings have different facades to give them individuality, so it is that Gaston College has many facets. As beauty is seen in the eyes of the beholder, Gaston College holds a different meaning to each one who walks through our open doors. As skyscrapers are a statement to the skyline of a city, Gaston College is a statement of ser- vice to its students as well as to the communities it serves. College life is not all seriousness — not always books, tests, theses, research. There must be levity and laughter — the good times — to balance the scale. Student government teaches responsibility towards one's peers. Being a member of the Stu- dent Government Association is a stepping stone to leadership in future endeavors. For indepth knowledge, our clubs offer stu- dents many advantages. Scholarship recognition is gained through our honor society, and our clubs afford the opportunity of specialization in their objectives. 27