Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1983 volume:

roi� ii-� .nmili.nw''l ' - T- -----r- r;i----------------rw; SIGNS SIGNS that show directions . . . SIGNS that lead us home . . . SIGNS that point out pathways . . . In which we’re free to roam. SIGNS that lead toward tomorrow. Unsure as they may seem, And SIGNS that show Where we can go If we follow our best dreams. — Eric Wyatt 1983 Reveleer Gaston College Dallas, N.C. VOL. 18 THIS WAY PLEASE 2 3 4 EAST WEST 7 A CHANGE I met a girl who had no voice and 1 felt sorry. She began to make signs with her hands, and her hands became her words. She spoke with such understanding that 1 understood. As I understood a glow filled her eyes and she told me so many wonderful things. 1 thought of myself, having everything, and yet so little understanding. As I thought of myself . . . 1 felt sorry — Simpson 9 . K-ELCCT Plc asitiER. ow, colliNS fGA. SENATE 10 11 13 15 16 SILENT SIGNS SIGNS without words can be read all around us: A robe or a hood or a stole has a purpose. The colors and hues have a meaning this day. And the look on each face gives that person away. 17 FOREWORD THE REVELEER is a book of memories from Gaston College. Into these pages you will find crammed a year’s life. The whole story can’t be found here, only pieces, moments designed to echo these passing days and prod a thought, a remembrance. Skim the pages for now; look for yourself caught unawares. The pictures are to be amused by and enjoyed and treasured . . . and ten years from now to be laughed at for their peculiarities of clothes and hairstyles and activities. But when the mist of time clouds the memory and you are far from these foothills, THE REVELEER will, for a moment, transport you back across time and distance. You will glimpse the face of a forgotten friend, a treasured event, a campus romance, a favorite teacher. Then there will be a smile, maybe a tear, but always and forever a memory. 19 20 21 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE As your school, Gaston College is a comprehensive commu- nity college which seeks to be of optimum educational service to all within its boundaries. Gaston College, 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, government, 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 opportu- nities for all people of this area, including individuals who are experiencing social and economic difficulty due to handicap- ping attitudes and work habits and those who have an inad- equate general education or who lack salable skills. Through advanced, general, and continuing education op- portunities, 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. 22 I mi 'i Mv Uca:. HirJMri itcllrrtunl Fnaiil 23 Give me a book and 1 will begin to understand all knowledge. For indeed a book is the sign of all learning. With my book I can begin to achieve even my most difficult goal; without it 1 may stumble into the depths of failure, always knowing there was a way to fulfill my dreams, but never having the source. 24 25 I will read the pages of my book as if they were road 29 30 31 I I I 32 33 ' 36 I Wftfcwa 37 39 40 41 Give me your friendship, for a friend 42 f 43 45 1 And love is the ultimate of all understanding. — Simpson I COMETO AWARDS DAY FRIDAY 11:00 MAY 14 BOARD OF TRUSTEES ADMINISTRATION FACULTY STAFF 51 D. R. Mauney, Jr. Earl T. Groves, Chairman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Charles A. Rhyne Henry M. Massev. Jr. % Linda M. Roberts I i •- jr-' .Ar'. Thebaud Jeffers [ I N M E M O R Y Joyce Fowler would not want a ponderous and solemn dirge in this remembrance of her, even though we feel extremely solemn and bereft at the thought that she is gone from among us. The recollection of her extraordi- nary wit compels us to balance our grief with gratitude that we were so blessed as to have known such an excellent individual. Joyce gave fifteen years of her life to Gaston College and in that time made a notable contribution to the world of tennis at Gaston and throughout the county and state. The Gaston Gazette editorial said it so well, “She taught thousands of boys and girls, men and women in this area to play tennis. And she did it with such grace and plea- sure, always smiling, never getting ruffled. Is it doubtful that she ever had a student who didn’t genuinely like her.” A true professional in every way, Joyce headed her department in an exemplary manner and served the College with a pride and dignity that brought out the best in everyone she touched. We shall revere these qualities and her memory as long as there is a Gaston College. 54 Joseph C. Mitchell (“Mitch”) has been the chair- man of the Automotive and Diesel department in the Trade and Industrial Division of Gaston College since 1966. Under his leadership, this department grew to the largest in the division and has been used as a model by other automotive departments in the community college system of North Caroli- na. Mr. Mitchell was constantly involved with organi- zations connected with his profession. He was the Western District president of the North Carolina Automotive and Diesel Instructors’ Association and president of the Western Division of North Carolina Automotive Instructors. His determination to keep up to date with his trade is evident by the more than six hundred hours of seminars and courses he has taken. His dedication to and rapport with his students has been outstanding. Whether he is teaching in the day or evening classes, he is always on the job helping his students achieve their best. This dedication and service by Mr. Mitchell for his students and Gaston College will always be remembered and deeply appreciated. We wish him a healthy and fruitful retirement. 55 When Ylia Walsh first came to Gaston College, she brought with her the professionalism of an experienced educator and a genuine love for all those whom she taught — two traits that she never deprived any of her students of the entire time she taught at Gaston. Ylia was more than just an instructor. She was devot- ed to the idea of teaching, the idea that every student who sat in one of her classes would take a part of her with him. Ylia Walsh made sure that, however small that part, it would help the student in whatever he would go on to do. As the head of the General Studies Program at Gaston College, Ylia Walsh maintained a specialized curriculum designed to give first year college students a comprehen- sive, integrated study of English, social studies, human- ities, career preparation, and personal development. She achieved great success in providing an atmosphere of accomplishment for hundreds of young people. The faculty, staff and students who knew Ylia Walsh will always remember her as a life-long educator and humanitarian; she will always hold our deepest respect, our admiration, and our love. We are honored to dedicate the 1983 Reveleer to Ylia Puig Walsh. 56 m i (0 Payroll People are Angels! The twenty-fifth of each month is that special day at Gaston College when the financial part of our reward comes into our possession. The checks appear in each mailbox as if by magic, with little evidence of the many hours of figuring and verifying, coding and computer entry required to provide the four hundred or so pale green transmittals that pay for our daily bread. The magician who manages this miracle each month is not a pettifogging, stolid, quintessential bookkeeper type, but a merry sprite with the soul of an artist and a sense of humor which delights everyone around her. Jeanelle Schultz came to Gaston College in 1965 when the business office was a three-person operation. Through all the growth and change, she has with skill and dedication kept abreast of State regulations, College policies, and computerization principles in order to maintain a smooth payroll operation. Her service to the College has been constant and outstandingly accurate. For the thousands of staff and work-study checks that were always on time, for her example of unfailing profes- sionalism, and for her cheerful attitude in dealing with untold problems, delays, and deadlines, we express our sincerest appreciation. 57 PRESIDENT Dr. W. Wayne Scott Few leaders seem to understand that the secret of American success is not merely technology ... or even the work ethic, as important as these may be. It is a spiritual wind that drives us. Gaston College, as well as the state system of community and technical colleges, has accepted a historic mission to provide opportunity for all its citizens. “Opportunity With Excellence” is our adopted slogan. It is not merely a catch phrase ... an empty slogan. Indeed, it is the very soul of Gaston College . . . the driving force of that unique American invention called the community college. Having taken part in the graduation ceremonies, I am im- pressed again and again that Gaston College provides a great host of Gaston County and North Carolina citizens with some tremendous opportunities. As I watched members of the Class of 1982 cross the stage, I recognized individuals who had worked hard, often against great odds, overcoming all kinds of adversity to achieve a diploma or certificate of competence. While we may lack heroes on a national scale, we do have 58 many unrecognized heroes — individuals with inner strength and courage — in our graduating class. More than 200 years ago in the time of shoguns in Japan, a poet observed: “Neither the lords nor the shoguns can be depended upon to save the country, and so our only hope lies in the grassroots heroes.” Gaston College is providing opportunities for education and training for our grassroots heroes. Perhaps they will become, in the not-too-distant future, the ones who find solutions to the economic and unemployment problems now plaguing our country and state. Yes, Gaston College is providing “Opportunity With Excel- lence.” Gaston College is making it possible for individuals to share the dreams of James B. Conant, then president of Har- vard University, when he said in a baccalaureate sermon some 42 years ago: “Each honest calling, each walk of life, has its own elite, its own aristocracy based on excellence of perfor mance.” Dr. Jimmie W. Babb Vice-President of Educational Programs and Instruction Joyce R Paulin Administrative Assistant Dr. Berrier and Mrs. Scott ADMINISTRATION Dr. J. Bruce Trammell Vice-President of Finance and Administration Dr. Horace L. Cline Vice-President of Student Services Dr. Paul R. Berrier Vice-President of Administrative Services and Development ADMINISTRATION Dr. Margaret C. Stewart Dean of Liberal Arts and Science Programs l Russell A. Keck Dean of Engineering Technologies and Related Programs Roland R. Ball Dean of Trade and Industrial Programs ADMINISTRATION Dr. Hazel C. Small Dean of Developmental Education Programs Dr. Troy C. Huntley Dean of Health and Public Service Programs ADMINISTRATION Lincoln Campus Helen L. Carter STAFF Norma Alexander Lois Auten Jimmy Babb Barbara Baker George Ball Pearlie Brown Beverly Caldwell 64 David Campbell Ed Cameron Fairley Cameron l Betty Carpenter Brenda Carpenter Teresa Carpenter Helen Carter June Cauble Troy Chaffin Henry Cline Horace Cline Lucy Cogdell Judith Cole Richard Cole Norma Cozart Richard Crawford Jimmie Cruse Joyce Dale Claude Davis Kenneth Davis Alice Dixon Gwen Duarte Stuart Dunsmore Bill Farrell Larry Galant 65 FACULTY AND STAFF Geraldine Green Linda Greenlee Milton Hagen Myers Hambright Evelyn Henry Caroline Heywood Francis High Jeff Hinkle Linda Holmes Sandra Hoyle David Hunsucker Troy Huntley James Jarrett Dianne Johnson Betty Jones Dean Jones JoAnn Jones Russell Keck Don Killian Brenda Kincaid Bonita King Keith Lackey Keith Lambert Don Lawrence Vince Leong Lucinda Lynch 66 Joe Lewandowski Tom Logan Hilda Lowery Paul Lunsford Porter McAteer Nancy McCarter Nellie McCrory John McDermott Sharon McElveen Daisy McGill Tom Maddox Bill Manikas Ann Martin Robyn Martin Nancy Massey John Merritt J.C. Mitchell Cora Montgomery Linda Navey Gene Newman Sharon Nichols Cathy Pasour Joyce Paulin Geri Pearson Jo Ann Perkins Dennis Perry 67 68 Samuel Scott Wayne Scott Patricia Sellers I Charles Setzer Jimmie Sigmon Gary Simpson Hazel Small Paul Smith Reginald Smith Margaret Stewart Joyce Stroup Camilla Suddreth Steve Thornburg John Topp Bruce Trammell Jimmy Walters Tony Walters Allen Wash Paulette Weaver Paul Whippo David Whisenant Roger Whitley Fred Williams Robert Williams Trudy Williams 69 FACULTY AND STAFF 70 1i 3C2 o f f f £ 'Titi Ac-r non fj W| 1 DIE! 1 ’ . - - .- • • I Jt- ...... - - =7’ ■ — • —rzrZT. _ it ; Have You Thanked a. Green. Plani T ? 71 72 STUDENTS!! IF YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE NTERESTED, QUALIFIED, HAVE HENECESSARY TIME, IT IS YOUR DUTY TO BE INVOLVED PETITIONS FOR SENATORS OF THE STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION CAN BE PICKED UP IN THE DEAN OF STUDENTS OFFICE DOWNSTAIRS TO THE RIGHT OF MC AUDITORIUM THERE KILL BE A MEETING OF ALL CANDIDATES ON SEPT. 15. 1382 AT 11 am IN THE SGA OFFICE UPSTAIRS MYERS CENTER 73 Mary Abbey Lisa Abernathy Audrey Acosta Chuck Adams Robert Lee Adams Kim Alexander Sandra Alexander Darrell Allen Thomas Allen Christine Anderson David Armistead Kenny Armstrong 74 Deborah Arnold Darrell Bailey Johnny Baker Lane Baker Rene Baker Leann Ballard Constance Barnett Sue Barron Gene Baynard Karen Beam David Belk Dana Belton Jeffrey Bennett Rita Bennett Lisa Bentley Jackie Benton CLASSES 75 Kimberly Benton Beverly Blake Emily Blanton Robin Blanton Mark Bolick Penny Boston Gene Boyd Lavonna Boyd Tammy Boyd Richard Bradley Dawn Bradshaw Janet Brandon Michael Breedlove Bessie Brice Ernie Bridges John Bridges Ken Bridges Terry Britton Lori Brooks Vurtricia Brooks Eric Broughton Denise Brown Richard Brown Fernando Brugues Bessie Bryant Jane Bryant Betty Buchanan Larry Bumgardner Keith Bumgarner Ralph Bumgardner Sara Bumgardner Linda Burch Teresa Burch J.D. Bush Troy Bush 76 Damie Byers Sheila Byers Rene Byrd Kay Cabe Angela Cagel Larry Cagle Deborah Canipe Nancy Canipe Antonia Cardenas Kevin Carpenter Lisa Carpenter Pam Carpenter Patricia Ann Carpenter Sandra Carpenter Carol Carswell Lillian Carte Ed Carter Clay Carver Dennis Caveny Lisa Chambers Greg Chapman Bill Cherry Jeff Childers Sandra Childers Tammy Clements Jeffrey Clemmer Sandra Clemmer Eric Clinard Angelia Cline Vicky Clinton Greg Cloninger Angela Collett Dana Collins Eustace Conway Denna Cook CLASSES 77 Jamey Cook Martha Cook Tammie Cook Rahn Cooke Sharon Cope Nikki Costner Tammy Coxe Teresa Coxey Inez Creasman Sandra Crego Teresa Crews Valenda Cribb Deborah Crotts Sherry Crow Rhonda Crowder Karen Culp Cynthia Cunningham Donald Davidson, Sr. Leonard Davis Lisa Davis Phil T. Davis Rita Davis Rosa Davis Fredrick Dee Darita Dellinger Julia Dellinger Kathy Dellinger Pam Devine Jenny Dickson Jonavonne Digh Scott Dills Dru Dixon Mark Dixon Trudy Dixon Joey Dorsey 78 Rachel Dover Todd Dover Tracy Dover Mary Dow Timothy Eanes Denise Edwards Otis Edwards Stephanie Eikoetter Karen Emery Amy Erwin Wesley Estes Britt Farmer Seth Farmer Linda Ferguson Annie Ford Edward Ford Rosentta Forney Larie Fortenberry Aileene Friday Allen Garrison Patricia Gates Karen Gibbs Bonnie Gibson Phyllis Gillelan Kevin Gilreath Donna Gladden Keith Goins Brian Gordon Cindy Gordon Greg Gordon Rick Gordon Kathy Green Todd Green Pam Greenlee Latricia Griffin CLASSES 79 w Wanda Griffin Tracie Grindstaff Julie Guffey Richard Gunney Heyman Hakki Glenda fdardy Julia Harmon 80 Marty Harrill Jamie Harrison Scott Harrison Donna Hart D. Hartman Angela Hawkins Doug Heafner Johnny Heafner Robin Heafner Tammy Heafner Rhonda Hedrick Leah Helms Lynn Helton Brian Henry Kenny Herman Lynn Hicks Charlotte High Curtis High Rebecca Hill Debbie Hinkle Karen Hoffman Lisa Hoffman Dwight Holland Sandra Holland Kenny Hollifield CLASSES 81 Tony Holmes Kathy Holt Deborah Hopper Robie Houser Allison Hovis Dena Howell Kimberly Howell Lisa Howell Sherry Hoyle Stephanine Hudson Patricia Hudspeth Christine Huffman Theresa Huggins Cathy Huleman Mitzi Hull Karen Use Kelly Irwin Johnny Jackson Barbara Johnson Carol Johnson Andy Jones Jeff Kale Bob Keirstead T Kelley Patty Kendrick Douglas King Jeff King Kevin King Robin King Ronnie King Patrick Kirby Linda Kirkland Tyler Kiser Lucius Kitchin Carol Knight 82 Terry Knight Jeff Lail Jennifer Lamb Mary Landry Anita Lavery | Sandra Lawter Shay Lay Jeannette Lee Kimberly Lee Evelyn Leggette Cathy Leonhardt Dale Lienhart John Lineberry Isaac Lloyd Teresa Locke Don Long Jeff Long Wes Long Jim Lopp Karen Lovelace Charles Lovin Lora Lovin Christina Lowery Cynthia Lowery Benjamin Lugo Joe Lyles Lisa Lyons Lisa McAbee Jeri McAlister Marcella McCaskill Gina McCurry R. McCutchen Debbie McGee Amy McGinnis Donald McGinnis CLASSES 83 T. McLean Cecil McNeil Robert McPheron Dwayne McSwain Karen Mack Edgar Malker Sarah Marshall Debbie Martin Jim Martin Keith Martin Woods Martin Barbara Mauney Belinda Mauney Donna Mauney 84 Jean Maxwell Deanna Mayberry Peter Meadows Sandra Meeks Mebane Melton Kelli Merritt L. Messer Dee Miller Eddie Miller Raymond Miller David Minges Kenneth Mitchum Rita Mobley Robin Moffitt CLASSES 85 John Montgomery Robbie Montgomery Bobby Moore Edie Moore Margaret Moore Sheryl Moore Kathy Morelock Crystal Morrison Janeen Morrison Brenda Morrow Warren Moses Glenda Moseur Randy Moss Rodney Moten Mary Motsinger Terry R. Mull Robert Nantz Shay Nash Stephen E. Natina Deborah Nesnon Denise Nichols Brent Norman Michele Norman Kelly Oates Greg Olmstead Jackqueline Owensby Mary Packard Lisa Pahutski Jeannie Painter Rajendra Patel Ron Patel Denise Patterson James Patterson Vickie Payne John Paysour 86 John Penebare Lisa Pennington Sandra Perry Leann Persaan Sue Phifer Joel Phillips Donna Picklesimmer Jeff Pittman Ronald Poole Carolyn Postell Paige Poteat Terry Edward Poteat Tammy Potts Raymond Price Adam Prince Julie Propst Ginger Puckett Pamela Pulley Tammie Pussley Annette Putnam Allan Queen Annette Quinn Sandra Radford Bryant Ramseur Leann Ramsey George Ratchford Ken Ratchford Robin Ratchford Leigh Ann Ray Janet Reavis Youthon Redmond Rosala Reyes Lisa Rhyne Edie Richard Lisa Rick CLASSES 87 Allison Riddle Bob Rivenbark Robyn Roach Scott Robertson Beth Robinson Lynn Robinson Melissa Robinson Linda Rogers Joecilyn Rosboro Ricky Roseman Don Ross Irma Ross Larry Ross Rhonda Ross Allen Ruff Annette Russell Dawn Russell Danny Saleeby Sandra Schrum Susan Schrum Mathew Scott Lisa Scronce Sherry Seagle Barbie Seigle Tim Sellers Linda Sharpe Stephen Shaw Norma Shehan Connie Shelton Robert Sherrill Don Shuler Debbie Sikes David Simpson Jeannie Simpson Perian Simpson 88 Melissa Sims Ginger Sipe Gene Skidmore Virginia Skiles Rhonda Smallwood Annette Smith Barry Smith Billie Smith David Smith Jackie Smith Jennifer Smith John Smith Mark Smith Rita Smith Steve Smith Tammy Smith Terry Smith Shannon Son Mary Soublet Linda Southard Kathy Stamey Janice Stevens Frank Stewart Julie Stiles Patty Stiles Judith Stills Bertha Stone Susan Stragand June Strickland Lynn Stroupe Teresa Tart Kenneth Tate C. Tessneer J. Thombs Alicia Thompson CLASSES 89 Deirdee Thompson Sharon Thompson Barbara Tino Kevin Tinsley Cindy Trantham Donna Trantham Sandra Treece Rodney Tucker Gretchen Tuens Larry Turbyfill Valerie Turner Dorothy Vickers Randy Walker Scott Walker Lisa Wallace Melanie Wallace Sarah Walters Lisa Warren Tillie Watson Mark Wauters Martha Weaver Tina Webb Valerie Webb Kale Webber Alan White 90 Alice White Denise White Debby Whitesell Leigh Ann Whitman Mandy Whitworth Lowell Wilkes Robert Wilkins Annette Williams Arnetta Williams Tanya Williams Anna Willis Brian Wilson Chris Wilson George Wilson Jeffrey Lynn Wilson Kelli Wilson Mark Wilson Mary J. Wilson Susan Wilson Angelia Winkler Janet Wise Brett Withers Debbie Withers Lee Wood Wendy Wood Sara Woodall Jeff Worley Bobbie Worrells Beth Wright Eric Wyatt CLASSES 91 I COUNTMi AM© 1 YJESTERM Dam Cook-out Veo oct 2.0 AO 1 u%d s-n: C©?A£ Am fc eat DRESS m 9 9m Nancy Dumas, Judy Ward, Leigh Ann Ballard, Sarah Walters, George Caauthen, Adam Prince, Todd Poole, Joyce Nixon, Trudy Dison, Aileene Friday, Phyllis Brown, Barbara Spencer, Juanita Turner, Dorothy Hicks, Anne Long, Leslie Leeper, Nan Griggs, Ginger Puckett, Merle Hoppes, Lori Armstrong, Brenda Morrow, Tony Ferdell, Terry Knight, Donald Reynolds, Judy Yates, Advisor, Richard Bell, Karen Gibbs, Cathy Lionhardt, Randy Frye, Jerry Hartman, Betty Surratt, Evelyn Carver, Wendy Wood, Gail Merritt, Cynthia Eller, Sandra Lawter, Ken Davis, Advisor, Annette Quinn, Christa Southard, Darrell Allen, Sherry Jones, Mary Bancroft, Debbie Henkle, Dwayne McSwaine, Odessa Dee, Joanne Rosen, Bobbie Worrells, Sue Robertson, Inez Creasman, Thomas Allen, Ghanim Shihada, Belina Tutherow GAMMA BETA PHI The Gamma Beat Phi Socie is an honor-service organizatic which was chartered on April 2 1964. The primary purposes of til Gamma Beta Phi Society are encourage scholastic effort ar reward academic merit, to star for and promote character, and 1 foster, disseminate and improv education through appropriate service projects. The Gamrr Beta Phi Society serves the cc - lege and the community. Prospective members shou have at least twelve hours and t in the upper twenty percent ij their class. Membership is open 1 students in all of the divisions. Ken Davis, Advisor — Sarah Walters, Vice-President — Sandra Lawter, President — Leslie Leeper, Treasurer — Anne Long, Secretary — Judy Yates, Advisor 94 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 organization 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. Troy Huntley, Advisor — Laura Hall, Secretary-Treasurer — Bob Blanton, Advisor Cap Powell, Denise Tatlock, Steve Duncan, Elizabeth Hunt, Carl McAllister, Angie Poole, Laura Hall, Butch Glenn, Sandra Treece, Tammy Cox, Tracy Dover, Donnie Smith, Dana Collins, Lisa Abernathy 95 Kathleen Lovelace, Jeff Lain, Merle Hoppes, Janet Mosely, Doyle Wilkins, Beth Sanders, Tim Sellars, Shelia Hilton The Computer Science Club was recently formed to organize the growing number of Computer Science students on the Gaston College campus. The club allows its members to engage in social and educational activities in Data Processing which could not be exercised on the college campus. The club is designed to encourage the growth of an individual’s knowledge and skills in computer-related fields. The computer club insures a better understanding between the students and faculty in the Data Processing Department. 96 COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB Lisa Abernethy, President — Karen Gibbs, Vice-President — Sherry Jones, Secretary — Perian Simpson, Treasurer — Les Sizemore, Sponsor AEYC CLUB Teresa Gillespie, Lisa Patton, Jill Chastain, Debbie Withers, Janet Wise, Lisa Lowery, Beth Robinson, Lisa Burgess, Renee Davidson, Geraldine Johnson, Alyce White, Toni Hayes, Teresa Crews Stephanie Hudson, President — Chris Hardamon, Vice-President — Pam Barrett, Secretary — Pam Greenlee, Treasurer — Dr. Janet Johnston, Faculty Advisor The Gaston College Association for the Education of Young Children is formed to promote educational opportunities for young children and adults who are interested in children. Each year A.E.Y.C. contributes many hours of child care, sponsors a child at Christmas, and contributes to the success of the national “Week of the Young Child” activities in April. In addition, fund-raising projects are held to support this work, and social activities are a natural outgrowth of the group’s friendship and dedication to children. 97 cocrn HZ -)cn — cncn mo nnO r o — Dm2 Leigh Ann Ray, Leighann Whitman, Donna Gladden, Frizette Rowell, Jacqueline Owensby, Colette Brooks, Elaine Woodall, Anita Carter, Edgar Malker The Student Medical Office Assistant Club is composed of section I (Freshmen) and section II (Sopho- mores). Each section sponsors individual projects and meets monthly. The two sections meet quarterly as a group and focus on the profession, its characteristics, and its standards. Elaine Woodall, President — Jacqueline Owensby, Secretary — Betty Jones, Advisor Debora Arnold, Patty Kendrick, Gail Gilbert, Karen Huffman, Cindy Paseur, Angie Orr, Janet Brandon, Debbie Hinkle, Sandra Alexander, Lisa Helms, Robin Falls, Mary Bancroft MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CLUB II The Student Medical Office Assistant Club was organized in 1979 and has as its purpose the goals of promoting and creating an interest in the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), perpetuating high standards of moral and professional conduct, encouraging educational improvements, and creating an understanding among its members of the role and functions of the medical assistant as a participating member of the health care team. 99 Denise Brown, President — Dena Howell, Secretary — Rebecca Taylor, Treasurer — Brenda Morrow, Reporter IEEE CLUB The Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers is an international organization which has a branch chapter on the campus of Gaston College. The branch chapter promotes a common interest in the technical world through participation in seminars and field trips. The goal of the Gaston College chapter is to increase the bond between our chapter and one of the most prominent technical organizations in the world, the I.E.E.E. Tommy Allen, Mark Denton, David Armistead, Joe Barnhill, Robert Tate, Greg Pittman President, Mike Douglas — Vice-President, Jon Carpenter — Secretary, James Patterson — Treasurer, Don Reynolds — Faculty Advisor, Leonard Armstrong CIVIL ENGINEERING CLUB David Pettit, Larry Cloninger, Todd Ollis, Art Elkins, Ricky Roseman, Mary Threlkeld, Kathy Ballenger The Civil Engineering Technology Club provides the members with an opportunity to increase their knowledge in civil technology and encourage academic achievement and participation in all of the school’s activities. Keith Lackey, Faculty Advisor — Kathy Ballenger, President — Art Elkins, Vice-President — Mary Threlkeld, Secretary — David Pettit, Treasurer — John Topp, Faculty Advisor 101 jffBLETtt PSYCHOLOGY CLUB The purpose of the Psychology Club is to develop a further interest in psychology on the part of the student. It is also intended — through group meetings — to help the individual better understand himself and his relationship to the environment. In addition, the Psychology Club will offer an opportunity to travel to community and state agencies that are involved with the application of psychology or that apply psychology in their work. Joey Dorsey. Debbie Richards, Carmen Sigmon, Betty Surratt, Lisa Rick, Ronnie King, Tammy Justice, Beth Hardin, Kim Yoger, Margaret Mullinax, Brad Curtiss, Keith Neal, Stephanie Eikoetter, Lillian Carte, Lisa Lyons, Donna Mauney, Jean Maxwell, Alice Pettigrew, Mildred Moore CRIMINAL JUSTICE CLUB The Criminal Justice Club is dedicated to providing a better understanding to the community of the criminal justice system — police, courts, and corrections. Club members are also available to assist the local criminal justice agencies in community-related activities. Members are usually pursuing a career in the system either as a police officer, an administrator, a juvenile counselor, probation and parole, corrections, and many other professional categories. Donna Pickleseimer, Denise Edwards, Robin Heavner, Billie Carroll, Ralph Bumgardner, Amy McGinnis, Pamela Lindsay, Annette Quinn, Joe Brown, Ron Nichols, Joe Lyles, Linda Sharpe, Don Lawrence, Lori Fraley, Todd Burgen, Mike Barro, David Smith, Johnny Paysour, Kevin Gilreath SME CLUB Jim Boyles, Scott Harrison, Rick Hudgins, Todd Boyter, Mike Merritt, Tammy Cox, Tracy Dover The Student Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers strives to provide the membership with the latest technical information and an opportunity to develop leadership abilities and techniques. Also, through its affiliation with the local Senior Chapter of the S.M.E., the students are provided with the opportunity to meet and talk with practicing engineers in their field, thus giving the students a better awareness of the professional world they plan to enter upon graduation. Robin Ratchford, Chairperson — Rose Reyes, Secretary — Tom Poteat, Vice-Chairman — Jeri McAlister, Recruitment Officer — Greg Carpenter, ICC Representative — Kevin Rodden, Treasurer — Ray Fahringer, Faculty Advisor JoLynn Smith, Julie Stiles, Donna Hart, Saundra Radford, Carolyn Wiggins, Teresa Mathews, Ginger Sipe, Susan Paxton, Dee Mayberry, Susan Schrum, Sherry Jones NURSES ASSOCIATION The Gaston College Nursing Program teaches ethical and legal principles in giving direct nursing care. The faculty believes that nursing is a goal-directed interaction to assist the individual and the family to promote, to maintain, and to restore health. The goal-directed interaction incorporates forming a therapeutic relationship with the individual and his family, the promotion and maintenance of each human need, and the restoration of the individual to an optimal level of functioning. The Nursing Program promotes each student in self-growth and increasing responsibility towards self- direction. The program provides classroom and clinical study to enable the student to participate in the State Board Review of Nursing. The Gaston College Nursing Program admits forty freshman students per year. 104 President, Jane Goodson — Vice-President, Aileen Friday — Secretary, Vickie Looper — Treasurer, Brian Wilson — Advisor, Mrs. L. Bradley Dennis Caveny, Mark Smith, Cecil Norris, Kay Belk, Jane Brooks, Lorie Patterson, Terry Knight. FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOCIETY The purpose of the Foreign Language Society is to provide members with a knowledge of foreign cultures and civilizations, to provide social activities similar to those of foreign cultures and civilizations, and to provide opportunities whereby members further practice orally the various languages of interest. It is the desire of the Society that greater cross-cultural and linguistic understanding be achieved on the campus and in the community. 105 Advisor, Ken Davis — Secretary-Treasurer, Scott Leslie — Vice-President, Todd Hoyle — President, Penny Fitouniatis INTER CLUB COUNCIL Dana Collins, Chairman; Lisa Abernethy, Vice-Chairman; Denise Brown, Chris Hardamon, Stephanie Hudson, Cecil Norris, Patrick Armstrong The various activities of the student clubs at Gaston College are coordinated by the ICC which is one of the standing committees of the SGA. The ICC is composed of the presidents of the clubs or a duly-appointed representative. The ICC is charged with the responsibility of making the Club of the Year selection and dropping any inactive club from among student organizations at Gaston College. The ICC also considers the constitution of any new club seeking approval by the College and makes its recommendation to the Student Senate. LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER Barbara Baker, Dick Cole, Sam Nixon, Pearlie Brown, David Hunsucker, June Cauble, Bonita King The Library Media Center is a multimedia center for learning resources and services, designed to support and implement the total educational program of Gaston College. The objective of the Library Media Center is to contribute to the realization of the institution’s educational objectives by acquiring, organizing, and circulating the books, periodicals, audiovisual materials, and other types of resources needed to support the institutional program. Susan Stragand, Jane Bryant, Judith Cole, Sponsor, Pearlie Brown CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP The purpose of the Christian Fellowship Club is to promote Christian understanding, witness, fellowship, and service on campus and in the community. The major goal of the club is to help all interested people understand the relationship of their beliefs and others to the scriptures and society. The organization also seeks to help interested people in achieving their individual goals concerning Christianity and their relationship with God. Susan Stragand, President; Pam Devine, Vice-President; Pam Ledwell, Dale Lienhart, Jeff Babbitt, Janice Thomas, Debbie Whitesell, Audrey Acosta, Secretary-Treasurer The AHA Club is a club made up of handicapped and non-handicapped people. The club’s purpose is to make people aware that there are handicapped people at Gaston College and to show that we are useful citizens. The AHA is working with the community to better the relationship between the handicapped and the public. 107 Jim Lopp, President Larry Cagle, Vice-President The Student Government Association of Gaston College offers an exercise in 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 provide leadership and direction to the student body. The five standing committees are Finance, Social Events, Elections, Publicity, and Inter-Club Council. The S.G. A. is involved in many campus activities throughout the year using student activity fees to partially fund the Gaston College yearbook, THE REVELEER, Radio Station WSGE 92FM, 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 including dances, cookouts, and other entertainment for the students. The three branches of the Student Government Association work directly with college personnel during registration and orientation, and members of the association serve on a number of Gaston College committees. S.G.A. meetings are open to all students and active participation is encouraged. 108 Carol Knight, Secretary Angie Cline, Treasurer PUBLICITY Carolyn Thomas, Steve Nation, Reta Bennett, Sandra Carpenter, Mitzi Hull, Lisa Carroll ELECTIONS Freddie Dee, Edgar Malker, Dale Lienhart, Ginger Puckett, Lisa Abernethy, Donna Pickelsimer SOCIAL COMMITTEE Karen Gibbs, Steve Smith, Tammy Potts, Dana Collins, Dwayne McSwain, Robert Sherrill Laura Pitts, Advisor 109 PERCEPTIONS “1983” For but one moment, Step into my world. Let my heart beat within you, My blood run through your veins. Look through my eyes, And perceive a whole new universe. For but one moment Reach within my soul. Feel my most inner feelings, Think my most precious thoughts, Know my pain and my sorrow, My joy and my ecstasy. For but one moment . . . Read my poem. — Simpson — David Simpson, Editor Sam Phillips, Sponsor Cora Montgomery 110 PHI BETA LAMBDA Martha Weaver, Annette Putnam, Joe McCombs, Phyllis Gillelan, Lynn Wilson, Edie Moore, Claudia Wright, Evelyn Leggette I President, Karen Lovelace — Vice-President, Kathy Dellinger — Historian, Judith Still — Parliamentarian, Kelly Parsons — Reporter, Ann Ruthledge — Treasurer, Barbra Spencer — Faculty Advisor, David Whisnant The Phi Beta Lambda was established to provide opportunities for business students to develop such qualities as leadership, character, vocational competencies, cooperation, and a sense of responsibility. The Club is open to all business students with a 2.0 GPA. Ill Norma Alexander Tammy Keenum Sam Phillips, Advisor 112 David Simpson, Editor Jeff Childers Angie Winkler 114 Fe I lowjf= .■ = % jrp 6e ift shaping your bodies W v . POr. Gayh n College. Con- ■f es + 0 lYUhj 5 during Clockwork's performance Sportswear Swimwear I Fashion wear M v Contact 6GA members SPORTS 115 - jorninja ( 116 f 117 Tiroo • 'iiir' to - i 118 ■ 119 f- tu 2 2 120 121 122 123 0 -2Z; c )f--uw 124 125 B 0 W L 1 N G I I' I 126 ' 127 128 130 _THE GASLIGHT . WILL MEET MONDAY 10 18 82 AT 11:00 AND 1:00 PLEASE ATTEND THE MEETING YOU CAM, TO PICK UP YOUR ASSIGNMENTS ALL INTERESTED IN WORKING WITH THE PAPER WELCOME 7 Ae G-eor$e fb4cW Loii k JLj orders nro T V e ScMWW $ «U J------------------- FEATURES 131 GOVERNOR HUNT VISITS G.C. 132 133 FACULTY S O F T B A L L 134 STUDENT G A M E Mm r 135 HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS •S 137 138 140 141 Cjciston C olleqe 142 ecca Jaylor hrdt a unner- 144 WiU Congenia lily Chandra 3 reece 145 148 149 GASTON COLLEGE IN LONDON PARIS ROME 1982 On June 16, 1982, an excited band of 14 travelers left Douglas International Airport in Charlotte for New York City, and then on to Europe. This tour marked the fifth such sum- mer event sponsored by the Department of Social Sciences at Gaston. The tour was organized and conducted by Bob Blan- ton, Director of Study Tours, with the assistance of Sam Phil- lips, Chairman of the Languages Literature Department. The group took in the sights and wonders of London and Windsor before crossing the English Channel by ocean-going ferry to the French coast for a tour of Normandy, a lengthy stop-over in Paris, and a visit to Versailles. An overnight train ride brought the travelers to Lausanne, Switzerland, and further adventures in the Swiss capital of Berne and the marvelously beautiful and picturesque city of Lucerne at the foot of the Alps. A motor-coach ride through the heart of the mountains brought the tour into sunny Italy for unforgettable visits in Florence and Rome and excursions to the Alban Hills and the Tivoli Gardens. The Gaston group headed back toward home after a farewell visit to the Trevi Fountain, where many coins were tossed and wishes made for a return to the “Eternal City.” % ' ■ - . • K3 - ; (