Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1982 volume:

'te i These buildings so full of knowledge Beg us to come and learn. Boundless vaults of understanding, Whose limits remain unknown. These buildings are eternally open So the answers we can find. Until learning ceases, they stand A fortress for the mind. Lyndon Young 2 5 PEOPLE . . . STUDENTS. . . We may have never met Yet we are not strangers We are friends Bound together by a commmon goal MIND and BODY To function for And above others in society . . . Yearning to be BETTER THAN WE ARE. Lyndon Young 6 7 !?« 8 K . 9 -mi fkK - r $ u ■ r £‘ -y 7 1 AV t .. 1' V , - - ' 'C-«• . 1 ■f' '‘r ■ -V1 jS ■r?'-£- lAj'- ‘ ■ ■ M MMM m:f tm ■pQ{ � � . . -it • • • ' i f rj a«U y � - ‘f g. 13 UPHILL Does the road wind uphill all the way? Yes, to the very end. Will the day’s journey take the whole long day? From morn to night, my friend. But is there for the night a resting- place? A roof for when the slow dark hours begin. May not the darkness hide it from my face? You cannot miss that inn. 14 Shall I meet other wayfarers at night? Those who have gone before. Then must 1 knock, or call when just in sight? They will not keep you standing at that door Shall I find comfort, travel-sore and weak? Of labor you shall find the sum. Will there be beds for me and all who seek? Yea, beds for all who come. CHRISTINA ROSSETTI 15 16 :r ' • a (the ho pes and dreams a nd aspir ations o f tomorr ow) door! 17 FOREWORD We welcome you to the Reveleer’s sev- enteenth year. You are invited to walk with us through these pages and share in the memories of a year of our life. Education is the key to unlocking the door of the past, present, and future. Even more important, it is the key to unlocking that mysterious door of the mind. By offering these keys, Gaston College has grown into a melting pot of students from many counties of North and South Carolina and, indeed, the world. Through its educators, classes, clubs and activities, Gaston College has opened the doors to blend a world of personalities, ideas, reli- gions and nationalities into a common spir- it aimed towards bettering mankind. Within your hands you hold our at- tempt to capture that spirit and store its memory away forever ... a memory which, by paging through this Reveleer, can be stirred like warm coals on a cold night, to rekindle the warmth of friends and experiences of a year now past. Open each page as if it were a door and walk in and again experience that which at one time added to that wonderful person- ality we call . . . YOU. 18 19 20 He (he laughed he cried he loved) Lived. 22 23 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE As your school, Gaston College is a comprehensive community college which seeks to be of optimum educa- tional service to all within its boundaries. Gaston Col- lege, concerned equally with the needs of individuals and the needs of the community, commits its resources to fulfill a multitude of purposes. As well as providing for the college-oriented student the first two years of academic college courses, Gaston College also meets the needs for industry, business, gov- ernment, and service occupations by offering the pre- service and in-service manpower training programs that require up to and including an Associate in Arts degree. Our College is dedicated to providing educational op- portunities for all people of this area, including individ- uals who are experiencing social and economic difficulty due to handicapping attitudes and work habits and those who have an inadequate general education or who lack salable skills. Through advanced, general, and continuing educa- tional opportunities, Gaston College is striving to raise the level of personal fulfillment, to ensure responsible citizenship, and to lift the standard of living of all the people it touches. 26 - TRA -!NE FLAIR 27 28 THE DOORS WE’VE OPENED HERE Through doors we enter college and within that college find, The keys to unlock other doors of every shape and kind. We unlock the doors of learning of medicine and math, We pass through doors of history and we learn from what has passed. We open doors of chemistry, biology and such, And the door of archeology to add an older touch. We open doors to English to literature and art, And we begin to understand this world of which we’re all a part. Then through doors of social science and psychology we find, We open yet another door the door within the mind. Through doors of engineering and computers we unfold, A promise of tomorrow and a story still untold. These and other classes that we haven’t mentioned here, All help to open passageways through mystery, doubt, and fear. Too, we open doors to friendships through activities and clubs, We discover ways to unlock hearts to find still other loves. 30 We unlock doors of sharing of hopes and dreams to come, We open up tomorrow’s door to a future just begun. Yet with all our friends and learning we find, just as before, What lies ahead is still unknown and there are other doors. Still as we think of all we’ve learned and shared within this year, Few doors will be more special than the doors we’ve opened here. D. P. Simpson 31 32 I' 33 34 I 37 38 1 39 40 41 49 Groups 50 51 William J. Pritchett Student Government, President Tom D. Efird Earl T. Groves Chairman Thebaud T. Jeffers Clyde H. Robinson D. R. Mauney, Jr. W. Wesley Styers 52 TRUSTEES James B. Garland C. Grier Beam Charles Rhyne Dr. Thomas A. Will Vice-Chairman % Linda M. Roberts Henry H. Massey, Jr. BOARD OF TRUSTEES 53 One of the last trips William J. Pharr made to his office at Pharr-Stowe Mills in McAdenville was to meet with Gaston College representatives. He lis- tened as they described the need for major addi- tions to the Industrial Building. Mr. Pharr, one of North Carolina’s leading industrialists and philan- thropists, responded with a commitment of hun- dreds of thousands of dollars to construct the facul- ty which will bear the name — William James Pharr Trade and Industrial Center. Only occasionally are we granted the privilege of being in the presence of greatness. Mr. William J. Pharr was, by any measurement, a great man. His accomplishments in business, industry, and politics only begin to describe him. Perhaps the enduring legacy of his long and productive life is his love, care, and concern for people. In May, 1981, William J. Pharr transferred his membership from the Church Militant to the Chumh Triumphant. We at Gaston College proudly honor his memory. He was our friend. Mr. William J. Pharr 54 Daniel Stowe is a successful executive, but he sees real success in terms of service to people and the community. He has a firm commitment to job skills training and education so that persons may live productive lives and reach their full potential. Mr. Stowe, along with his father, R. L. Stowe, Sr., and his brother-in-law, William J. Pharr, was an original company founder of Pharr-Stowe Mills. Upon the death of William J. Pharr, Daniel Stowe was elected president of the companies. Gaston College officials found that their financial resources were not sufficient to purchase the so- phisticated equipment needed to teach industrial electronics in the new William J. Pharr Trade and Industrial Center. In his characteristically generous manner, Mr. Stowe made a major contribution to equip the Center. It is Gaston College’s privilege to honor Mr. Dan- iel J. Stowe for his investment in the lives of those who will receive their training in the William J. Pharr Center. Mr. Daniel J. Stowe 55 HONOR Dr. Margaret Stewart In roles beginning with instructor in the Business Department and continuing through Department Head and Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Dr. Margaret Stewart has made a superb and lasting contribution to the stature of Gaston College. A professional in the truest sense of the word, an educator whose standards command excellence in academics, an administrator who brings together the best of innovation and tradition, Dr. Stewart has been an outstanding leader and enabler over the years. For all these qualities, and for her warmth and concern for faculty and students alike, we express our appreciation and dedicate the 1982 REVELEER to . . . DR. MARGARET STEWART. rrH n-DniD m AN OPEN LETTER TO NORMA ALEXANDER Dear Norma, Thank you. That thought has been on our minds for so long, yet stepping back we find that far too often it has gone unsaid. So we thought today would be a good day to sit down and write you this letter and tell you all the things we’ve always meant to say. Things like, “Thank you,” for being patient with us. Too often things get so hectic around here that we fail to express our appreciation for the little things you do that help us all keep going. I’m sure at times we act as if we simply expect you to be there, with just the right help, at just the right time. We’re sorry for giving you that impression, be- cause in actuality we’re very thankful that you’re there with just the right help, at just the right time. W You seem to have the God-given ability to touch E lives, a trait we all search for but very seldom find. It’s not just the things you say and do so much, A though they touch our lives in a very special way; P but, moreover, it’s just the way you are. You have P that special something that makes us feel like we’re R something. E It just seems as if whenever we’re down, you C know the words we need most to hear; when the I day grows longer than our strength, you share part A of your strength to help keep us going until it’s time T to go home. You possess that special kind of caring E that doesn’t just stop with, “Good morning, how are you,” but the kind that makes us feel that you hope this will be the best day we have ever had. Then you do everything in your power to make the day just that. So we felt it only fitting to write you this letter, to let you know how much we appreciate all you have done and how much we love you for it. Finally, just to say “Thank You” seems so little payment for all that you have given us, but we know that’s all you’ll accept. Perhaps if we were to give you our most special wish, it would simply be this . . . That all the love and kindness you have shared with so many will all come back to you. Sincerely, Mrs. Norma Alexander 57 The Faculty and Student Body H 2 m BE BETTER THAN YOU ARE . . . . . . The philosophy of Dr. W. Wayne Scott. When Dr. Scott became the president of Gaston College on July 1, 1981, he brought with him refreshing and new ideas which have affected the College, its students, and the staff in a positive way. Dr. Scott has a unique ability of motivating and inspiring those around him to bigger and greater things, and he believes in the worth of every individual. Be- cause of this, he has won the respect of the total R College family. E Dr. Scott believes that the community college’s primary purpose is to help students achieve the I American dream of upward socio-economic mobil- ity toward education, that it is a place where peo- ple learn to communicate, where thoughts and ideas can be exchanged. Gaston College will seek to work more closely with business and industry in its efforts to respond to the community’s learning needs. The College will seek to enhance the community’s interest in learning so that the qualities sought will be inde- pendence, self-reliance, and cooperation. With Wayne Scott at the helm, these things will happen — and because of his belief in team work and team management, together the people at Gaston College will make them happen! v V Michele, Wayne, Jane, Melissa Dr. Wayne Scott, President 58 Dr Horace L. Cline Dean of Student Services Dr. J. Bruce Trammel Dean of Finance and Administrative Services Dr. Paul R. Berrier Assistant to the President Public Information Development ADMINISTRATION 59 Dr. Jimmie W. Babb Dean of Trade and Industrial Programs Dr. Hazel C. Small Dean of Instructional Resources Center Dr. Margaret C. Stewart Dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Business Programs Mr. Russell A. Keck Dean of Engineering and Related Technologies 60 ADMINISTRATION WM Dr. Troy C. Huntley Dean of Health and Public Service Programs Mrs. Joyce R. Paulin Administrative Assistant Dr. John C. Merritt Dean of Continuing Education and Community Service Programs ADMINISTRATION 61 Norma Alexander Lois Auten Jimmie Babb Barbara Baker George Ball Roland Ball Paul Berrier Ben Berry Robert Blanton Steve Bostian Sandy Boyd Candy Brandon John Brenner Pearlie Brown Ed Cameron Fairley Cameron Betty Carpenter Brenda Carpenter Helen Carter June Cauble 62 FACULTY-STAFF Troy Chaffin Amit Chatterjea Henry Cline Horace Cline Lucille Cogdell Dick Cole Judith Cole Richard Crawford Jimmie Cruse Claude Davis Ken Davis O. J. Davis Alice Dixon Elizabeth Domenico Gwen Duarte Stuart Dunsmore Bill Farrell Joyce Fowler Lawrence Galant Saul Goldman FACULTY-STAFF 63 Milton Hagen Myers Hambright Evelyn Henry Caroline Heywood Linda Holmes Sandra Hoyle David Hunsucker Troy Huntley James Jarrett Dianne Johnson Betty Jones Dean Jones Russell Keck Don Killian Brenda Kincaid Bonita King Don Lawrence Vincent Leong 64 FACULTY-STAFF Fred Logan Hilda Lowery Paul Lunsford Lucinda Lynch Thomas Maddox Bill Manikas Ann Martin Robyn Martin Nancy Massey Porter McAteer Nancy McCarter Nellie McCrory John McDermott Ernest McDuffie Sharon McElveen Daisy McGill John Merritt Annette Mintz J. C. Mitchell Cora Montgomery John Morris Johnny Mueller Linda Navey Gene Newman Joyce Paulin Geri Pearson Joanne Perkins Dennis Perry James Pettis James Petty Sam Phillips Laura Pitts Ken Quick Helen Reinhold J. V. Richardson Kay Roberson James Rogers Harry Runyon Jerry Scott Kathy Scott Sam Scott Wayne Scott Patricia Sellers Charles Setzer Jimmie Sigmon Lee Simmons Gary Simpson Paul Smith Reggie Smith Margaret Stewart Joyce Stroup Camilla Suddreth Steve Thornburg John Topp Bruce Trammell Ylia Walsh Jimmy Walters Tony Walters Allen Wash Paul Whippo David Whisenant Fred Williams Robert Williams Bobby Wood Dot Woody Steve Wooten Judy Yates Michael Adams Tim Adams Kathy Aderholt Belinda Albright Michael Alderson Beverly Alexander Sandra Alexander Melba Anderson Cindy Armstrong Debra Arnold David Atkins Tammy Austin Darrell Bailey Renee Baity Donna Baker Kim Baker Rena Baker Jean Ballard Leanne Ballard Fay Barbee 68 CLASSES Terry Barber Scott Barker Deanna Barnes Sue Barron Robert Batts Michael Beachum Guyann Beam Donita Beck Jim Beck Eddie Belk Reta Bennett Randy Benoy Becky Birt Curtis Black Tonita Black Robin Blanton Sherrie Blanton Jeff Bobbitt Johnny Bonham Charles Bostic CLASSES 69 m: Annette Boston Gail Boston Penny Boston Charles Bouyer Dawn Bowen Elizabeth Bowen Charles Bowman Jim Boyles Teresa Boyters Ricky Brackett Dennis Brady John Bridges Kenny Bridges Jane Brooks Janet Brookshire 70 CLASSES CASTOAia lOOnuu � • ■� 77 Sylvia Broome Gordon Brown Ronald Buchanan Julia Bumgardner Larry Bumgardner David Burnette Debbie Burton Doug Butler Tammy Caldwell Nancy Canipe Jeff Capps Cheryl Cardwell Jeanene Carpenter Pam Carpenter Sandra Carpenter CLASSES 71 Tina Carpenter Connie Carringer Beverly Carter Dan Carter Ed Carter Ginger Carter Mike Carter Clay Carver Dennis Caveny April Chapman Deidre Chastain Becky Christopher Michael Clary Jeff Clemmer Angela Cline Patti Cline Larry Cloninger Angela Collett Dana Collins Blake Colson Becki Combest Ambra Cook Renee Cook Lynn Costner Calvin Crawford Teresa Crews Rhonda Crowder Joanne Davidson Billy Davis Cherry Davis Jan Davis Quentin Davis Fredrick Dee John Dee Keith Dee Derrick Dellinger Julia Dellinger Karma Dellinger Sunil Desai Pam Devine CLASSES 73 Jonavonne Digh Scott Dills Dan Dixon Mark Dixon Rachel Allyn Dover Gerald Dyke Tim Eanes Amy Erwin Renee Etchison Robin Falls Thomas Falls Billie Farris C. W. Featherstone Bob Fell Jerry Fitch Karen Fortner Angie Fortson Angie Foster Derik Foster Nancy Fraley Becky Freeman Greg Freeman Jimmy Freeman Aileene Friday Kevin Friday El R5i 74 Susan Friday Virginia Gallo Renee Garrison Lanny Gayton Sandra Gensel John Gibbons Robin Gibson Tony Giles Kim Gladden Damie Glenn Denise Glenn Carolyn Glover Ken Goodman Steve Grahl Kathy Green CLASSES 75 Pam Greenlee Wayne Green Latricia Griffin Linda Gsiilmenn Julie Guffey Alesia Guy David Hall Eva Hall James Hall Jerry Hall Laura Hall Mark Hall Beverly Hallman Linda Hamilton Leslie Hamrick Kim Haney Celeste Harkey David Hart Paul Hartis Jody Hartsell Craig Heffner Frank Helms Dorothy Hicks Terri Hilton Bill Holland Donna Holland Dwight Holland Gary Holland Eugene Holmes Angie Homesley Lori Homesley Cynthia Honeycutt Sheila Hook Kay Hooks Renee Hooks 76 CLASSES Lisa Hord Drey Horne Jeff Houser Robbie Houser Sonda Houser Billy Houze Dena Howell Kim Howell Lori Hoyle Todd Hoyle Pam Hubbard Karen Huffman Susan Huffman Mary Beth Huffstickler Mitzi Hull Bill Hunsuck Rick Huntsinger Karen Use Lloyd Isaac Lois Jacobs Barbara Jamerson Irene James Donna Jenkins James Johnson Jeff Johnson Sally Johnson Daniel Jones Jack Jones Mary Jones Sherry Jones Jeff Kale Joyce Kale Bod Keirstead Kristi Kierstead Ronnie King Tyler Kiser Carol Knight Deborah Knight Elyn Lackey Jerry Lail David Lane Cathy Lang Anita Lavery Thomas Leatherman Mike Ledford Leslie Leeper Dale Leinhart Rhonda Leonard Gary Leonhardt Alison Leslie Robert Lewis Roy Lightfoot Jennifer Lindquist Jon Lineberry Karen Lockman Anne Long Jim Lopp Tim Lyles Jennifer Lyons Jim Martin Woods Martin Carolyn Masters Lindsay Masters Dot Mathis Greg Matthews Robbie Matthews Barbara Mauney Belinda Mauney Richard Mauney Amy McCarthy Joey McCombs Linda McCoy Gena McCurry Sheila McCurry Bobbie McFadden Clay McLean Dinah McLean Randy McLean Sharon McNeil Gerald McSwain Sharon Mergott Annette Miller Kimberly Miller Judy Mitchell Robert Monaco Gary Montgomery John Montgomery James Mooney Brenda Morrow Jerry Morrow Brenda Moses Robin Moses Mary Motsinger Loretta Moyer Doug Mullineaux Margaret Mundy Gwen Nance Timothy Nanke Todd Nanney Shay Nash Rita Neill Joyce Nixon Leslie Nixon Michelle Norman Terry Norton Angela Onafowora Angela Orr Jacqueline Owensby Cathy Parker Cindy Paseur Julie Pasour Umesh Patel James Patterson Tracy Payne Johnny Pearson David Peeler Mike Peeler Grace Perkins Donna Picklesimer Charles Plyler Lora Poole Scott Potter Charles Powell Jeff Powell Janet Price Keven Price Bill Pritchett Frances Propst Ginger Puckett Terry Putnam Walter Railey Bryant Ramseur Amber Ramsey Eric Rankin Robin Ratchford Mark Ray Robbie Ray Claude Reid Gary Rhyne Roberta Rhyne Susan Rhyne Edie Richards Jeanette Richardson Donnie Riddle Deania Rimmer Bob Rivenbark Lynn Robinson Mike Robinson Johnny Rogers Frizzette Rowell Carole Rowland Kyle Russell Mary Russell David Rutledge Ardenia Sain Fatima Sanders Susan Schronce Susan Schrum 82 CLASSES Barbara Schweiner Sherry Seagle Tim Sellars Mark Sherer Curtis Sherrill Lisa Sherrill Teresa Sherril Melanie Shields Sarah Simcoe David Simpson Linda Sims Gene Skidmore Bess Skinner Rhonda Smallwood Billie Smith Deborah Smith Greg Smith Jackie Smith John Smith Keith Smith Kelli Smith Pam Smith Rita Smith Sandra Smith CLASSES 83 Tammy Smith Christa Southard Rick Spargo David Stafford Kathy Stamey Tammy Steele Mistina Steiger Lori Stewart Mark Stewart Perry Stiwalt Steve Stover Tracy Strickland Anita Stroupe Blain Stroupe Danny Swink Jimmy Tate Tony Tate Jeff Taylor 84 CLASSES Linda Thomas Robert Thomas Sharon Thompson Diane Threldkeld Anita Tindall Kim Toomey Tina Travis Sandra Treece Larry Tumbleson Belinda Tutherow Dorothy Vickers Jan Waldrep Ron Waldrep Brenda Waldrop Clyde Walker Cathy Walls Sarah Walters Susan Ware Teresa Ware Jimmy Warren Beth White Denise White Joey Whitworth Mandy Whitworth CLASSES 85 Carolyn Wiggins Phillip Wilde Dorothy Wilkinson Bernard Williams Curt Williams Dare Williams Janet Williams Sis Willis Baron Wilson Jerry Wilson Lisa Wilson Mark Wilson Robert Wilson Suzanne Wilson Wanda Wilson Janet Wise Nancy Withrow David Wood Colleen Woods Greg Wooten Mickey Workman Beth Wright Leroy Wyn Lyndon Young 86 CLASSES Faces Gazes CLASSES 87 � •' • ■ ' 89 90 FOOTBALL FOOTBALL is another sport in which a poor, de- fenseless ball gets kicked around. To humans this is a tough, demanding sport, full of planning and physical stamina. To the football personality, it is just like war, and we all know what war is, don’t we? FOOTBALL 91 Probably the most popular table sport next to the consumption of nourish- ment is POOL, yet another sport in which small hard balls are abused in the name of fun. Where will it all end? 92 v 7s5i l§|Sfe FmwI : 0?r-W v m{9 £ %?■ WiW'-' , ft't . POOL 93 GOLF, as defined in a major American dictionary, is “a game in which a small hard ball is struck with clubs toward and into a se- ries of holes.” If this is not cruelty, then what is? 94 Lira „ v , «■ L V - - V - ■ •- ,: ?:. ‘::-'i-r ': fe ® I v ; irt V' • 4- I GOLF 95 II TABLE TENNIS was no doubt in- vented by a lazy tennis bum who couldn’t take the heat. 96 You know it was coming. Sooner or later as you flipped through the sports pages you knew that eventually you would see a page or two devoted to FOOZBALL. Is this really a sport, you ask? If one relied on a certain American dictionary for the definition of foozball, it wouldn’t even exist. But that doesn’t matter. What does matter is that foozball is pure, unadulterated fun. Crude, but fun. I FOOZ BALL 97 TENNIS is the big “T”, the number one of leisure sports. It is terrific, tedious, treasurable, and totally abusive to small inanimate objects. m % j 98 TENNIS 99 i ARCHERY 101 MODERN DANCE 103 KARATE is the next best thing to bad breath for keeping people at a distance. This way you can have your mouthwash and stay safe, too. KARATE 105 106 TUMBLING: A word that conjures up connotations of a pile of freshly-washed clothes in a dryer. You definitely have to go around a few times, but once you get the feel of it, you realize that it al- lows you to look at life from different angles. TUMBLING 107 Besides being a fun sport, ROLLER SKATING is an innovative way of getting from point A to point B. Just remember the speed limit is still 55 MPH. 108 ROLLER SKATING -r I ■xm KV’ BOWLING, besides being a game of great concentration and skill, takes a turn for the better in the fact that while other sports previously mentioned foci abuse towards small hard objects, bowling requires the abuse of large hard objects with three holes. If that were the only requirment for bowling balls, quit a few humans would lose their heads over the game (a few do anyway). 110 BOWLING BOWLING 111 People CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP CIVIL ENGINEERING MOA I MOA II INTER-CLUB COUNCIL PSYCHOLOGY GAMMA BETA PHI PRACTICAL NURSES COMPUTER SCIENCE STUDENT GOVERNMENT S.M.E. A.E.Y.C. I.E.E.E. OUTING REVELEER A.H.A. GASLIGHT 112 113 Billy Houze, Judith Cole, Pruella Kilgore Christian Fellowship The purpose of the Christian Fellowship Club is to glorify Jesus and promote Christian fellowship among students on campus. 114 Greg Frye, Jeff Herman, Johnny York, Ed Cauthen, Lanny Guyton, Chris Tate, Trippy Black, Scotty Pruett, James Elkins, Ron Pantuso, Jody Deaton, Mary Threlkeld Mike Lowe — Treasurer; Mary Russell — Secretary; Don Welborn — Vice President; Pat Turney — President The Civil Engineering Club has as its primary purpose the development of Civil Engineering Skills by encouraging a relationship between academic achievement and professional engi- neers while continually striving for a cohesive spirit between its members and all other school activities. 115 Civil Engineering Club Medical Office Assistant Club I Nancy Canipe, President; Denise Brown, Vice-President; Dena Howell, Secretary; Dawn Bowen, Treasurer Brian Deitz, Rebecca Taylor, Janet Brandon, Patty Kendrick, Rena Baker, Brenda Morrow, Lisa Helms, Renee Cook, Cindy Paseur, Robin Falls, Angie Orr, Sandra Alexander, Gail Boston, Karen Huffman, 116 Debbie Hinkle, Kim Haney, Mary Bancroft Medical Office Assistant Club II The purpose of the Student Medical Of- fice Assistant Club is many-fold. In all, the club aims to advance high educational and professional standards for its members by developing leadership skills, establishing a communication media, enlarging extra- curricular opportunities and promoting mutual understanding among its mem- bers. Beverly Ward, President; Sherry Mundy, Vice-President; Tracy Bryson, Secretary; Jane Lowe, Treasurer Robin Cash, Tammy Merricks, Edith Odum, Kathy Neumann The Interclub Council is a stand ing committee of the Student Gov ernment Association and is com posed of representatives from th various campus organizations. ■ James Lopp — President; Bill Stamey — Vice President; Robin Cash — Secretary Inter-Club Council Dorothy Baynard Cheryl Lawing Dana Collins Bill Stamey John James Robin Cash James Lopp 118 Daron Robinson, Teresa Crews, Bart Brennecke, Donna Holland, Mark Sherer, Judy Potts. John Bridges, Patti Cline, Lisa Carroll, Pat Brittian, Scott Galligher, Larry Galant (Advisor). Psychology Club The Psychology Club was established to encourage the individual’s knowledge of psychology and to engage in social and educational activities within the fields of psychology. Such activities include reviewing books for the purpose of understanding the various fields of psychology and touring various institutions to give the members a broader understanding of the field they are considering for future study. Gamma Beta Phi Michael Carter, Terry Knight, O.J. Davis (Advisor). Robert Grau (Treasurer) Sandra Carpenter (Secretary) Debbie Hullender (Vice-President) Nan Griggs (President) Rechartered March 23, 1966, the Gaston College chapter of the Gamma Beta Phi Society was established to promote scholarship, leadership, and good character. Membership is open to students who have successfully completed twelve or more hours of college work and who rank in the upper twenty percent of their class. The Society also undertakes the annual presentation of the “Outstanding Educator’s Award” in each division of the college. I 119 Cheryl Lawing, Class President; Lisa Cherry, Vice-President; Sherry Phillips, Secretary; Anita Herndon, Treasurer Practical Nursing The Practical Nursing Program at Gaston College was established to promote dedica- tion and improvement to nursing care. In keeping with such standards as mutual respect, professionalism and compassion for the suffering, the Practical Nurses of Gaston Col- lege are preparing to deal with the challenges of the future. Roxanne Barkley, Karen Gibbs, Karma Dellinger, Tammy Dellinger, Roxanne Tate, Terry Norton, Jo Simonds, Melanie Neal, Don Ho, Terri Helton, Frosty Bondurant, Sherry Crowe, Dottie Wilkinson, Cathy Lang, Sandra Gensel, Special-“K”, Rose-Budd, Joni Turner, Tim Eagle, “Doc Futil”, David Watkins, Nikki Kantilal, Lester Sizemore, Kenny Ratchford, Mark Stewart, Robin Hurdt, Jeff Bobbitt, Steve Smith, Mark Thornburg, Kevin Friday, Gary Poison, Dean Parker, Kirby Runnels, ‘Disco Danny’ Eason, ‘Cabby’ Wright, Bill Helms, Grady McDaniel, Tim Sellars Computer Science The Computer Science Club was founded to organize the growing number of Computer Science students on the GC campus. The club, which en- courages growth of individual knowledge and skill in computer-related fields, has also created extra learning and social interest for its members by al- lowing them to engage in social and educational activities in Data Processing which could not be exercised on the college campus. In all, the club hopes to promote a greater understanding and intellectual pursuit of its members toward the Computer Science industry. Les Sizemore, Advisor; Tammy Dellinger, Treasurer; Lisa Bondurant, Secretary; Tim Harris, Vice President; Christopher Eason, President 121 Bill Pritchett President Student The Student Government Associ- ation of GC offers an exercise in the student self-government. The Execu- tive Branch comprised of four officers, the Legislative Branch comprised of nineteen senators, and the Judicial Branch comprised of seven justices pro- vide leadership and direction to the stu- Jerry Lail, Vice-President Government dent body. The five standing commil tees are Finance, Elections, Socia Events, Publicity, and Inter-Club Cour cil. The S.G.A. is involved in man; campus activities throughout the yea using student activity fees to partiali; fund the Gaston College yearbook, Tht Reueleer, Radio Station WSGE 92FM Kyle Russell, Secretary Association the Fine Arts Council, and intramural sports. These fees also fund the Miss Gaston College Pageant, the Gaslight newspaper, identification cards, book permits for needy students and various other student activities. 122 Gary Leonhardt, Treasurer Laura Pitts, Advisor SGA 7 Bob Keirstead, Laurie Hughes, Angi Cline, Sandra Carpenter, Patti Cline, Jeff Powell, Mitzi Hull, Reta Bennett, Carol Knight, Jim Lopp, Gary Leonhardt, Ken Bridges, Joey McCombs, Mark Sherer, Bill Holland, Joe Shelton, Raymond Davis Publicity Angi Cline, Jeff Powell, Mitzie Hull, Reta Bennett, Carol Knight, Jim Lopp, Raymond Davis, Bill Holland, Ken Bridges, Joe Shelton, Mark Sherer, Gary Leonhardt, Joey McCombs Social 8 Patti Cline, Mitzie Hull, Angi Cline, Sandra Carpenter, Jim Lopp, Bob Keirstead, Raymond Davis, Joey McCombs, Bill Holland, Jeff Powell 123 SME The Society of Manufacturing Engineers is an operating institution for the advancement of scientific knowledge in the field of manufacturing. This society is charged with providing the means and the methods of applying such knowledge in practice and in education. Gary Holland, Vice-President; John McDermott, Advisor; Teresa Ware, President 124 Mark Hovis, Dare Williams, Rhonda Smallwood, Melissa Stevens, John Bradshaw, Mike Bowman Jeff Powell, Vice-Chairman Danny Swink, Chairman IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers limits its membership to those who are enrolled in either the Electri- cal or Electronics Engineering Technology Program. The IEEE is a national organization of Engineers in the field. Student branches have been formed to help the engineering student become oriented to the engineering world. Danny Swink, Jeff Powell, Dana Collins, Ronnie Hatley, Roger Tate, .. Mike Withers, Bobby Davis. Reveleer 126 Kristen Hagen Staff [: 127 Connie Jenkins, Kim Stamey David Simpson, Joe Shelton, Suzanne Harmon, Reta Bennett, Gary Leonhardt, Anne Long, Mike Scwartz, Christa Southard, Daniel Dixon, Gene Newman, Dianne Watson AHA The Association of Handicap Awareness Club is dedicated to promoting the needs of the disabled persons on and off the Gaston College campus. Through their activities and meetings needs are listed, and then steps are taken to resolve any problems that exist. The Club is open to all persons disabled or not. Top Row; John James, Ed Carter, Frances Propst, David Simpson. Bottom Row: Fay Winstead, Dorothy “Dot” Baynard, Pam Devine, President; Teresa Gibson. Top Row: Mike Kahn, Bobby Mauney, Jim my Fisher, Roy Lightfoot, Lora Hall, Scot Peeler, Tim Smith. Bottom Row: Lauri Wright, Debora Arnold, Jennifer Lyons Cap Powell, Judy Long, Robin Hall, Lym Palmer, Chuck Bell, Donna Johnson, Susar Anderson. Not Pictured: Jeff Taylor, Mik Ledford, Rick Spargo, Todd Lewis. Outing Club The Gaston College Outing Club has been in existence for several years to promote popularity of outdoor activities and their enjoyment among our student body. The club strives to provide opportunities for supervised outings for those sharing a common interest in camping, hiking, and outing, not only with the students at Gaston College but also with similar clubs in the area. One of the main objectives of the Outing Club is to teach the skills of outdoor living, and at the same time to promote among our students the appreciation and preservation of nature. While providing entertainment and social life for the members, the club is primarily a service organiza- tion promoting various service projects (such as campus beautification) during the year. The club is open for membership to any student, staff, or faculty member at Gaston College. Left to Right: Frank Butler, Jim Lopp, Clay Mclean, Robert Blanton (supervisor) 130 David Whisenant, (Co-advisor) Suzanne Harmon, (President) Tina Chaney, (Vice-President) Barbara Spencer, (Historian) Dianne Watson, (Parliamentarian) Bruce Hodge, (Reporter) Brenda Carpenter, (Co-advisor) Phi Beta Lambda The Phi Beta Lambda was established to provide opportunities for business students to develop such qualities as leadership, character, vocational competencies, coopera- tion, and a sense of responsibility. The Club is open to all business students with a 2.0 GPA. i Deborah Whitworth, Diane Harris, Sandra Ertzberger, Candy McWhirter, Cathy Loveless, Cecilia Benoy, Patti Honeycutt, Gerri Hol- brook. 131 Harriett Whitley, Director; Aileen Friday, Freshman Nursing Student The Nurses Association is an organization designed to enhance the students’ awareness of how to function within the community and within the framework of their profes- sional organization. Nurses Association 132 Left to Right: Julie Pasour, Rachel Dover, Stephanie Hudson, Shay Nash, Teresa Davis, Cynthia Jones, Debbie Withers AEYC Club Left to Right: Kandy Gunter (President), Janet Johnston (Advisor), Tamara Hilderbran (Vice President), Not Pictured: Damie Glenn. The Association for the Education of Young Children was formed to promote educational opportunities for young children and adults who are interested in children. Each year the Club contributes many hours of child care, sponsors a child (or children) at Christmas, and contributes to the success of the national “Week of the Young Child.” In addition, social activities are a natural outgrowth of the group’s friendship and dedica- tion to children. I f 133 � o Features SPRING WEEK FINE ARTS SERIES CHRISTMAS CONCERT COPPELIA MISS GASTON COLLEGE CORONATION BALL MEXICO 134 FEATURES FEATURES 135 137 Rusty Steiger and the Hobbits FINE ARTS SERIES Roger Bogda Tom Jarrill Russ Burgess CHRISTMAS CONCERT 140 mm REBECCA TAYLOR Second Runner-Up RONDA RUSSELL MISS GASTON COLLEGE DONNA PICKLESIMER First Runner-Up � Renee Baity Kim Baker 146 MMI — I.H I � 1— 11 CORONATION BALL 149 MEXICO The Department of Social Sciences sponsored its annual international study course, Anthropology 291, “Mesoamerican Cultures,” during the 1981 Winter Quarter. Under the leadership of Mr. Robert Blanton, Study Tour Director and Head of the Department of Social Sciences, academic preparatory classes were held for three weeks prior to departure on December 29,1981, for Mexico City. The students studied the history of Mexico, its cultures, government, archaeo- logy, art and music, and its traditions in preparation for an eight-day open laboratory experience in Mexico City, Cuernavaca, and Taxco. The beautiful Calinda Geneve Hotel was the group’s home during the stay in Mexico City. Visiting the Museum of Anthropology, Basilica of Guadelupe, the Metropolitan Cathedral, Xochimilco gardens, UNAM University City, Tlatle- loco (Plaza of the Three Cultures), Zocalo, the round pyramid at Cuicuilco, and the Indian markets made the week in Mexico City one to remember for a lifetime. The students could not leave Mexico without climbing the Pyramids at Teotihuacan and seeing the Mexico City bullfights. One of the highlights of the entire tour was the Ballet Folklorico held at the National Auditorium, which told a beautiful story of Mexico with its dazzling costumes, lively music, and the waltzes, polkas, and varsovian dances refined to ballet. The class instructor and tour director, along with trained guides, made the cultures of Mexico come alive for the students who, indeed, had “an adventure in time.” 151 It was February 8, a Monday, and the Reveleer s final pages were ready for the printer. Then word came that our friend Oliver Davis had died, and we began to look for a space to pay tribute to him. One page is not sufficient to note all the special qualities that “O. J.” brought to the Gaston campus during his fourteen years as a Counselor. He believed in the dignity of each individual and gave to each student the individual attention and understanding needed. He had the ability to communicate and inspire and made the extra effort to learn sign language for wider communication. Oliver Davis was friendly and always smiling. He was quick with the word of encouragement to brighten one’s day. Mr. Davis cared. He was eager and quick to accept others, yet he had a gentle way of helping students see the need to improve their performance in class and realize the peak of their potential. Mr. Davis initiated the Gamma Beta Phi academic honorary at Gaston and held district, state, and college offices in that organization. His diligent leadership over the years earned him the affectionate title of “Mr. Gamma Beta Phi.” A champion of education and a credit to Gaston College, Oliver Davis leaves a lasting legacy that will be long remem- bered. I 152 '1 r i