Gaston College - Reveleer Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1984 volume:

I i E i I a CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PEOPLE (STUDENTS) CLUBS (THINGS) SPORTS (ACTIONS) ADMINISTRATION FACULTY-STAFF FEATURES (FACES) VOLUME 19 1984 REVELEER GASTON COLLEGE DALLAS, N.C. : 5 fcuumuuutt i 9 10 12 13 14 Welcome to our world, Where people deal in dreams and trade in futures. Stay as long as you will. Join in the dance. Sing your part of the Contrapuntal melody. Let the rhythms of your heart become the language of your soul. You needn’t feel uneasy here. At Gaston, We are all friends. 1 17 18 19 THE age of big brother was created by Orwell’s pen thirty-five years ago, but it would seem to have invaded our vocabulary far more than our lifestyle. SITTING among the flagpole crowd one day last week, someone wondered aloud whether Orwell’s newspeak might be translated COBOL, or BASIC, or PL 1. THE thing is, nobody ever quite knew what Orwell meant. PROPHECY is always like that. 22 I 25 HISTORY has stopped, nothing exists except an endless present in which the party is always right. — George Orwell EDDIE N CAMERO FAIRLEY N CAR) RICHARD N CRAV DARRELL F DEVil FRED T LOCAN FRANK E MARTIN PETE « NALBONE J V RICHARDSON HARRY T RUNYON DONALD K RUSSEL JIMMIE L SIGMON BOBBY C WOOD JULIA thought it over, “they can’t do that,” she said finally, “it’s the one thing they can’t do, they can make you say anything — anything —but they can’t make you believe it, they can’t get inside you.” — George Orwell 27 28 THEY claim the “futurist” who spoke on campus said there was nothing sacred about being able to read and write . . . learning can take place in many ways . . . other forms of communication will do for the “pac man generation.” THAT’S easy for her to say, she already knows how to read and write. ii mmm t?:• ..v A SV: %v.--jlju 7VW5i 30 31 32 STUDENTS CLASSES College is an institution for learning and bettering oneself r the present and the future. Contained within a nutshell, this istitution provides the necessary stimulation, even for latent rains to become productive organs. Education is the key to a stter future with the guarantee of personal satisfaction de- ved from the physical and the mental output. In an age of consistent break-throughs in the fields of sci- ice, computer and technology, we need the boost that col- ge offers. Life is becoming an even greater challenge due to le demand for specialized skills in the advanced field open- gs. Through the participation in classes, we learn to interact ith others and accept their opinions. We respect ideas stud- d and revised by various people in history and through their sight we learn. Books hold the fascination and wonder of hilosophies, formulas, languages, and algebraic quotations, 'ur mind multiplies the knowledge and then filters it through jrious outlets of expression. The importance of an education is realized by the necessity f new prosperous minds to govern the future. The future aders depend on our generation of assertive and intelligent laracters. Cindy Gordon 33 t I L' Melvin Abee 7' Linda Adams Christine Anderson Melba Anderson Sarah Adams Scott Alexander Steve Alexander Darrell Allen Connie Anderson Ed Anthony Gail Bailey Lane Baker Lauren Baker 34 STUDENTS Lindy Ballew Darrell Banks Terry Barber Bobby Baynard Lisa Beam Rusty Beam Starr Beaty Steven Beatty Debbie Benoy Donna Bentley John Bentley Ann Berryman Beverly Black Robin Bolin Michelle Bolynn Elizabeth Bowen Daniel Bradbury 35 Randy Brazell Michael Breedlove Connie Bridges Helena Brittain Susan Broadway Susan Bronowicz Pamelia Bumgarner Jerry Burgess Lisa Burgess Elaine Cannon Kevin Carpenter Kim Carpenter Stuart Carpenter Carol Carswell William Carte Myra Carter 632� Lillian Carte Kathy Cloninger Kip Cloninger Dana Collins Kevin Conley Gary Cunningham Linda Cook Larry Cox Danny Craig Angey Crisp A Marion Crow Lisa Conway Leonard Davis Tommy Davidson Teresa Cureton 38 STUDENTS Odessa Dee Chris Dellinger Danita Dellinger i Kelly Dellinger Tammy Dellinger Pam Devine Bertha Dickey Leigh Dills Joey Dorsey David Dove Barbara Dover Pamela Dowell Linda Duncan Mike Eckard Jim Edge John Edison Wesley Estes Tamra Farnsworth 39 Carmen Fernondez Cheryl Field Pamela Fox Scott Gann Janet Gardner Diane George James Gibson Robert Freeman Don Goins Brenda Good Gwen Goode Cindy Gordon Norma Gordon Tammy Gordon Todd Greene Kelly Griffin Laura Griffin Trade Grindstaff Lynn Hamilton Rick Hamrick Sandra Hamrick Alesia Guy Jill Guyton John David Harrison Rick Hartsell Franklin Hatcher Angela Hawkins mm Sherrie Hayes ' Jeanine Heafner Barry Heavner Anthony Herman Patty Hester STUDENTS 41 Beth Hicks Johnny Hicks Charlotte High Curtis High Bobbi Holt Deborah Hopper Sandy Horne Patrick Houser Timothy Howard Dana High Kelly Hill Heather Holland Sandra Holland James Holman Dena Howell 42 STUDENTS Steve Howell Lonnia Hoyle Jeanne Huber Jeff Huckaby Connie Huffman Tim Huffman Julia Huffstetler Scott Huffstetler Charles Huffstickler Marilyn Hulsey Melvin Hunsinger Donna Hunt Gilbert Jones Lisa Jones John Kennedy John Martin King Paige King Robin King Laura Lancaster Francine Kithcart Helen Landers Jean Klosek Dale Larner Larry Lambert Mark Laughter Barry Long Joanne Longshore Christina Lowery Karen Lutz Minh Luu Lisa Lynn William Lynn Karen Mack Jackie Maddox STUDENTS 45 Edgar Malker Jennifer Martin Linda Martin Donna Mauney James Mauney Kelly Mauney Billy McClure Amy McCarthy Dana McCarthy Marcella McCaskill 46 STUDENTS Rick McSwain Peter Meadows Todd Melton Kenny Michael Angie Mincey Louise Minges ;- ■ 'is VJt..W J W i Jane Nixon Angie Orr Rachel Orrell Joyce Overcash Jackqueline Owensby Danny Parham Wilma Parris Ron Patel Rodney Patterson Shirley Patterson Donna Paysour John Penabare Steven Petro 48 STUDENTS Daniel Pennington Eyvonne Perkins Leeann Persgard Sue Phifer Joel Phillips Rhonda Pilkington Stan Pitman Karen Poole Cap Powell Joan Powell Keith Poole Page Poteat A1 Powell Robin Quinn ■ Kristin Ramsey George Randall Deborah Propst Julia Propst Bill Pruett Annette Putnam George Ratchford 49 Bryant Ramseur Rodney Ramseur Angie Rhyne James Rhyne Lisa Rhyne Micheal Roberts Tim Rochester George Anne Rogers Linda Rogers 1 Frizzette Rowell Karen Roper Richard Rutherford Sheri Sakakini Michael Schwartz Robert Scott Jeff Seitz Deborah Setzer Mark Shields Margo Shive Steve Sifford Karen Sigmon Margaret Sigmon Audrey Smith Barbara Smith Carol Smith Charles Smith Jeannie Simpson Lisa Sowka Tracy Smith Mickey Smythwood Peggy Snypes Blair Sowell Angela Spargo Terence Stevenson Frank Stewart Karen Stewart Susan Stragand i Lynn Stroupe William Sugg Lisa Tate George Tessneer STUDENTS 51 Carolyn Sun Zilphia Thomas Chuck Timmerman Rodney Tucker Stuart Upchurch Terry Walker Beverly Walters Dennis Warlick Tina Waters Debbie Webb Frank Welch Alyce White Diana White Hurmeta Wilson Robert Wilson Sandi Wilson Sara Woodall Richard Woody Ange Wright David Wyatt Roger Yates CLUBS I CLUBS Photography, field trips, service projects, and sociables. Meeting people with mutual interests and conversing on com- : mon topics. Learning new knowledge through special speakers, and re- search. Raising money to donate to worthy causes. Community activities project the concern of active, concerned citizens of the vicinity. Special recognition is given to outstanding students who excel in the academic areas. Conventions, competition, and leadership qualities are exer- cised. The members who are the individuals that compose a group, provide the participation of willing, open minds. Energy exerted toward particular goals are expended as a conjoined effort by leaders and members. Clubs represent the ideas, concern, patronage, activity, and acceptance desired by individuals who want to express and help strengthen their cause. Cindy Gordon r i 55 INTER-CLUB COUNCIL 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 presi- dents 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 consid- ers the constitution of any recommendation to the Student Senate. OFFICERS Donna Morris, Secretary Steve Petro, Vice-Chairman Ralph Bumgardner, Chairman 56 Ralph Bumgardner, Elizabeth Ruthledge, Robin Quinn, Donna Morris, Steve Petro, Robin Bolin OFFICERS Budweiser Dave Dove Beau Baity Mr. Don Lawrence Ann Berryman, Kelli Merritt, Jerry Hoffman, Jeff Paysour, Jerry Bridges, Ron Nichols, Kris Patel, Mr. Goldman, Mr. Lawrence, Joe Lyles, Dave Dove, Beau Baity, Jimmy Gibson 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 commu- nity-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. (' 57 OFFICERS David Looney, President Susan Donald, Vice-President Tammy Yonker, Secretary Mr. Kenneth Davis, Advisor FOREIGN LANGUAGE SOCIETY The purpose of the Foreign Language Society is to provide members with a knowledge of foreign cultures and civiliza- tions, to provide social activities similar to those of foreign cultures and civilizations, and to provide opportunities where- by 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 cam- pus and in the community. Susan Donald, Angela Caspolich, Donna Morris, Tammy Yonker, Genevieve Jones, Mr. Kenneth Davis, Frank Stewart, Steve Petro, Ashroin Patel, David Ledford, David Looney, Gilbert Jones 58 1 CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Todd Greene, Larry Faulkner, Trade Grindstaff, Rhonda Crowder, Mrs. Judith Cole, Mary Gordon, Jim Dancoff, Beth Robinson 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 concern- ing Christianity and their relationship with God. Shay Nash, Tina Lowery, Linda White, Michelle Muse, Teresa Helton, Pam Woolard, Dr. Larry Galant, Vernon Laughter, Max Sanders, Elizabeth Fraser, Kevin Muse, Kenneth Graham, Mark Dixon 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 setter understand himself and his relationship to the environ- ment. 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. 59 Dick Monahan, Kit Eller, Steve Benedict, Allan Moss, Forrest Houser, Brad Freeman, Keith Lackey, Keith Wilson, Larry Cloninger, Mr. John Topp, Mike Rowland ■ itfflr CIVIL ENGINEERING CLUB The Civil Engineering Technology Club provides the members with an opportunity to increase their knowledge in civil technol- ogy and to encourage academic achievement and participation in all of the school’s activities. OFFICERS Larry Cloninger, President Keith Wilson, Secretary Brad Freeman, Treasurer Mr. Keith Lackey, Advisor Mr. John Topp, Advisor 60 Jean Maxwell, Barrie Starnes, Pam Ball, Sandy Moses, Martha Eddings, Karen Lutz, Sarah Marshall, Nancy Canipe, Rene Cooke, Debbie Ellis, Debbie Atkinson 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 therapeu- tic 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. OFFICERS Dan Ball, President Rene Cooke, Treasurer I I' 61 IEEE CLUB Robert Lovelace, Mike Benedict, Frank McLean, Bob Titus, Hazel Pete Meadows, Chairman Hudspeth, Tom Greene, Steve Sifford, Scott Hunsinger, Steve Beatty Ed Anthony, Vice-Chairman Alesia Guy, Secretary Anthony Herman, Treasurer 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. 62 I I, I Robert Hillman, Rodney Ramseur, Bobby Johnson, Frances Friday, Annette Ikard, Arnita Williams, Brian Ramspur BLACK COALITION The purpose of the Black Awareness Coalition is to pro- mote black awareness and black cultures, to interest students in voting in their respective primary and major elections in city, county, state, and national affairs, and to encourage mi- nority students to participate in campus activities. OFFICERS Robert Hillman Parlimentarian Arnita Williams Treasurer Frances Friday Assistant Secretary Mrs. Laura Onafowora Co-advisor Bobby Johnson Vice-President Brian Ramseur President 63 STUDENT GOVERNMENT Steve Nation, President Dana Collins, Vice-President 64 Lisa Rhyne, Secretary Lisa Carroll, Treasurer Gene Newman, Advisor Lynn Stroupe, Daniel Pennington, Guga Rodgers, Steve Petro The Student Government Association of Gaston College offers an exercise in student self-government. The Executive Branch com- prised of four officers, the Legislative Branch comprised of nineteen senators, and the Judi- cial Branch comprised of seven justices, pro- vide leadership and direction to the student body. The five standing committees are Fi- nance, 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 Col- ege yearbook, THE REVELEER, Radio Sta- tion WSGE 92FM, the Fine Arts Council, and ntramural sports. These fees also fund the 'Jiss Gaston College Pageant, the GAS- LIGHT newspaper, identification cards, book aermits for needy students, and various oth- ?r student activities including dances, cook- auts, and other entertainment for the stu- Jents. Abrah Adams, Lynn Hamilton, Pam Devine, Kim Carpenter Stan Murrow, Misty Revels, Robin Bolin, Terry Walker The three branches of the Student Govern- ment Association work directly with college personnel during registration and orienta- tion, 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. 65 66 Norma Alexander Sam Phillips 67 Cindy Gordon Amy McCarthy Sam Phillips MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CLUB I The Student Medical Office Assistant Club is composed of section 1 (Freshmen) and section II (Sophomores). Each section sponsors individual projects and meets monthly. The two sec- tions meet quarterly as a group and focus on the profession, its characteristics, and its standards. 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. OFFICERS Myra Carter, Treasurer Becky Leavitt, President Donna Mauney, Secretary Kristin Ramsey, Wendy Glover, Karen Roper, Resa Crosswhite. Tammy Davidson, Leigh McCarthy, Sue McCraw, Dawn Baker, Coleen Brooks, Elma Floyd, Betty Garvin, Elaina Keener, Angela Hawkins, Kelly Hoyle, Lisa Rick, Susan Pasour, Kelly Griffin 68 MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT CLUB II OFFICERS Karen Russo, President Jacqueline Owensby, Secretary June Strickland, Treasurer I I f Angie Orr, Donna Gladden, Allison Hovis, Frizzette Rowell, Colette Brooks, Janet Frye, Sha Ross, Lillian Carte, Angela Thornburg Elaine Woodall, Donna Bentley, Jeannie Simpson, Leigh Ann Ray, Janet Reavis, Karen Mack, Dena Howell, Crystal Morrison, Jenny Dickson 69 AHA CLUB Teresa Gibson, Pam Devine, Susan Stragand, Lisa Davis, Mary Packard, Jeff Watson, Teresa Ledford, Audrey Acosta, Bob Lynn 70 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 rela- tionship between the handicapped and the public. OFFICERS Susan Stragand Pam Devine Audrey Acosta I OFFICERS j I Joey McComb Ralph Bumgardner Cheryl Morris Robin Bolin 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 cam- pus beautification) during the year. The club is open for membership to any student, staff, or faculty member at Gaston College. i i Sherry Tart, Pam Buckner, Pam Bumgardner, Cap Powell, Rodney Patterson, Steve Duncan, Rhonda Grindstaff, Steve Lifter, Terry Nichols, Terry Walker, Craig Bell I f 71 OFFICERS Steven Petro, President Kim Carpenter, Vice-President Jammie Craine, Secretary Donna Paysour, Treasurer Mr. Les Sizemore, Advisor Derek Camp, Tracie Shiflet, Fredia Simpson, Steven Petro, Pam Dowell, Kim Carpenter, Pat Adams, Lisa Carroll, Pat Gillespie, Donna Paysour, Cecil Norris, Mr. Les Sizemore, Mr. Robert Miller COMPUTER SCIENCE CLUB The Computer Science Club was recently formed to orga- nize the growing number of Computer Science students on the Gaston College campus. The club allows its members to en- gage 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 knowl- edge and skills in computer-related fields. The computer club insures a better understanding between the students and facul- ty in the Data Processing Department. 72 PHI BETA LAMBDA OMICRON ALPHA ETA CHAPTER OFFICERS Mr. David Whisnant Advisor Ann Rutledge Reporter Frank Stewart Parliamentarian Lane Baker Vice-President Annette Putnam Treasurer Marilyn Hulsey Secretary Robin Moffitt President The Phi Beta Lambda was established to provide opportuni- sense of responsibility. The Club is open to all business stu- I ties for business students to develop such qualities as leader- dents with a 2.0 GPA. i ship, character, vocational competencies, cooperation, and a I Mr. David Whisenant, Barbara Spencer, Frank Stewart, Iris Scarboro, Joey McCombs, Ann Rutledge, Beverly Root, Lane Baker, Robin Moffitt, Annette Putnam, Marilyn Hulsey f 73 AEYC CLUB The Gaston College As- sociation for the Education of Young Children is formed to promote educational op- portunities for young chil- dren and adults who are in- terested in children. Lib Sigmon, Nancy Rowland, Tammy Yonker, Stacy Powell, Judy Turner, Francine Kithcart, Linda Adams, Robin White, Jeanette Adams, Gayle Bryant, Henry Floyd, Jodi Newman, Lisa Howell, Lynda Davis, Karen Qualls, Dr. Janet Johnston, Mrs. Louise Jimmison Barbara Baker, Pearlie Brown, David Hunsucker, Dick Cole, Bonita King LIBRARY MEDIA CENTER The Library Media Cen- ter is a multimedia center for learning resources and services, designed to sup- port and implement the to- tal educational program of Gaston College. 74 SME CLUB OFFICERS Brian Moore Recruiting Officer Todd Boyter Vice-Chairman J. D. Bush Chairman Ray Fahringer Advisor The Student Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engi- neers strives to provide the membership with the latest techni- cal 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. Mike Craig, Troy Beatty, Mike Merritt, Mark Moore, Philip Grigg, Dennis Brady, Ron Lawson, Eddie Greene l 3 3 c 75 OFFICERS Mr. Jay Rogers, Advisor George Cauthen, President Odessa Dee, Vice-President Mrs. Judy Yates, Advisor The Gamma Beta Phi Society is an honor-service organiza- tion which was chartered on April 22, 1964. The primary purposes of the Gamma Beta Phi Society are to encourage scholastic effort and reward academic merit, to stand for and promote character, and to foster, disseminate and improve education through appropriate service projects. The Gamma Beta Phi Society serves the college and the community. Geraldine Johnson, Cindy Gordon, Jeanne Huber, Joyce Nixon, Audrey Acosta, Margaret Mullinax, Charlotte High, Alyce White, Betty Surratt, Harriett Whistnant, Donna Mauney, Sandra Lawter, Rene Cook, Rhonda Poole, Odessa Dee, Judy Yates, George Cauthen, Roger Yates, Steven Petro, Donna Paysour, Jay Rogers gw 76 T H E G A S L I G H T Michael Schwartz, Editor Dinah McLean, Assistant Editor o' nn Karen Poole, Amy Abernathy, DeDe Champion Dina Howell, Assistant Editor Gene Newman, Sponsor 77 SPORTS To encompass strength, enthusiasm, and physical skill in- volves the alertness of mind and body. Sports encourage the : development of specific athletic skills and the training of the body to help withstand physical injury and to build stamina. Sports provide a personal satisfaction in addition to a group purpose. Teamwork is the key to the success of a coordinated, well-devised team. Friendships are formed through sports due to the close encounter with team partners. Learning to accept personal limitations, both strong and weak points, allows us to accept others. The true value of good sportsmanship is realized through the victories and defeats faced by the team. A united spirit of team, family, spectators, and friends helps to dissolve the disappointments and to intensify the glories. Life is portrayed in the game of sports, and the victories gained by teamwork symbolize the well-rounded individual who interacts smoothly with society and achieves his personal goal. Accomplishments are represented by efforts of the indi- vidual pursuing personal goals, compounded with other indi- viduals seeking the same expression of talent. Cindy Gordon 79 TENNIS 81 FOOTBALL te • X: 82 m,� 'Iff'- ■ •■: • . .■ :? —• •' . ?C Aa 1' V . 84 KARATE 85 i xiffi}} I 87 FOOZ BALL 89 TABLE TENNIS 90 92 POOL 5 94 I 95 - - Jjwii o -r- v v W -; IPPe � « SOFTBALL m I 97 ARCHERY 99 100 GYMNASTICS 101 102 I FEATURES Flowing hair, sparkling eyes, Grace and poise emphasized. Budding talent put to test. A winner chosen to represent the best. Trailing gowns dominate the floor. A constant reminder of the gaiety in store. Feminine movements accented by masculine dates, Contribute relief to the tension of a burdened wait. The skits presented, the songs all sung. The presenting of the title — Miss Gaston College has begun. As she bears the title with honor and pride, Let us realize that she portrays Gaston’s livelier side. Her title holds the significance of striving toward goals and possessing determination. Projecting confidence, and forming agreeable teacher-fellow- man relations. Establishing a sound moral stance and maintaining a positive ethical virtue, This fortification of ideals places great significance on the title that represents our school. The female symbol should only represent the outer beauty with the inner beauty proving equal to male and female. May the recipient traverse with the responsibility well. Cindy Gordon Michele Hill Cynthia Trantham i Tammy Clark 109 110 REMINISCENCE I remember the first day of college. The orientation procedures, registration processes, and the interaction with new faces. i We met that first day. Masks in a masquerade party, yet we both flung our costumes to the wind, and at that point began our journey together. We survived exams, endless pages of notes, term papers and lectures. Remember the library with its comforting smile of books. Our open minds indulged in the mounds of simmering words. We were gluttons — hungry for knowledge. Our lives weren’t overburdened with academics, for we engaged in activities to balance our social scale . . . Football games, concerts, parties, and dances. We left room in our lives for carefree laughter. We shared our “ups” and “downs” of life’s see-saw. Strength, passion, concern, happiness . . . Love was ours to pursue. We had each other and the world in our grip. Our reminiscing is the golden key to our past memories. We hold it with pride yet remember the same key unlocks the door to future truths. Our hearts and hands entwined, we will journey further down the yellow brick road of reality. Cindy Gordon 113 114 EGYPT - 1983 On Saturday, May 28,1983, a group of approximately 40 participants departed from Charlotte’s Douglas International Airport for New York. Around 9:00 PM the jumbo KLM 747 took off for Amsterdam, Athens, and final destination, Cairo. For approxi- mately two weeks the group was dazzled and amazed at the Cradle of Civilization . . . the land that has impressed and moved mankind since creation, the Land of Egypt! Made up of college students, doctors, housewives, teachers, etc. ranging in age from 18 to 82, the Gaston College group saw Egypt from one end to the other, from Cairo to Abu Simbel. Part of the tour included a Nile Cruise on the Sheraton Ship MS TUT. While on board, the group was fed and entertained “Egyptian style,” including dancers from Nubia and our own resident belly-dancer. Stopping frequently at major archaeological sites, the ship was home for approximately one week. Several domestic flights within Egypt took the group from Cairo to Aswan, from Aswan to Abu Simbel, and back to Cairo. 115 116 7 117 I I have to say it now- it’s been a good life, all in all; It’s really fine to have the chance to hang around And talk of poems and prayers and promises and things that we believe in: How sweet it is to love someone — How right it is to care — How long it’s been since yesterday — And what about tomorrow? And what about Tomorrow? 118 f 119 f c Come now, fill the bowl with your potion Fill it full and let it run over. Today we will eat and be merry, For tomorrow the world must be sober. 120 t 121 ' ii hW ■ .«JJ0S3H2 A; I 126 i Leave, But don’t leave me. Look around, Choose your space. Long you live, And high you fly. And all you touch And all you see Is all your life Will ever be. Breathe, Breathe in the air. 127 vmma SE3 151?I? 5 I?rJ rJ rd 11? rA I? rA I? XWj Wj rA £ii k ik ii?Ok A WfiCrii9r4 %i? .vi,vikvikviliykvikiwfilkviljriivJ Si £ £' Vi?wd rA rA a a £. hBL' ? fc4 l!HM? 128 DEDICATION OF THE JAMES T. COMER BUILDING WEDNESDAY MARCH 30, 1983 11:00 A.M. GASTON COLLEGE Dallas, N.C. 130 . .I' '1 i M. ■. Ray R Craig Building Business Programs Liberal Arts Programs Radio Station WSGE-FM 92 ■ ✓ 131 132 ADMINISTRATION FACULTY STAFF School, School — the golden rule. . . Books, term papers, advisors. Friends are the faculty to help us through the tough times of school’s problems. Dutiful in their responsibilities of counseling, tutoring, and directing our lives. Preparing each student for the step beyond — contending with life’s problems. Schedule changes, advice on colleges, lectures, speeches, and transcripts. . . Immediate assistance provided by professors, personnel and counselors. The future holds the promise of allowing us to achieve. To prove our worth in contributions and accomplishments derived from our present educational training. Cindy Gordon '1 I Earl T. Groves, Chairman BOARD OF TRUSTEES Dr. Thomas A. Will Clyde M. Robinson Tom D. Efird D. R. Mauney, Jr. 136 J. Dean Carpenter Linda M. Roberts F. Brenard Dalton C. Grier Beam Henry M. Massey, Jr. Charles A. Rhyne James Boyce Garland Vice-Chairman 137 A LEGITIMATE AIM. . .“The Future: The legitimate aim of those who graduate from Gaston College should be to make the “future” so attractive and desirable that those who follow will look forward to the future with anticipation. Most graduates handle the requirements of life and its pressures. Their urge is to seize this passing honor and fill it with experiments. However, there is no percentage in living only the immediate present, in believing that something that has just happened, or its happening, is for that reason overwhelmingly interesting. In lauding our age as one in which we have machines that think, we need to be mindful of the fact that human beings must think harder to keep ahead. This is not to say that invention is looked upon disdainfully. There would be no bathrooms, automobiles, airplanes, or walk on the moon, if certain students had not studied the practical sciences. The standard of living enjoyed in America depends upon scienti- fic research; but our future culture and our happiness depend upon keeping a reasonable standard of human ideals. W.W.S. Dr. Jimmie W. Babb, Vice-President of Educational Programs and In- struction; Dr. Paul R. Berrier, Vice-President of Administrative Services and Development; Mrs. Joyce R. Paulin, Administrative Assistant Dr. J. Bruce Trammell, Vice-President Dr. Horace L. Cline, Vice-President of Finance and Administration °f Student Services 139 Roland R. Ball, Dean of Trade and Industrial Programs Jean Mahaffey, Dean of Liberal Arts and Science Programs Russell A. Keck, Dean of Engineering Technologies and Related Programs ZO---- Leroy Sellers, Dean of Business and Computer Science Programs Dr. John C. Merritt, Dean of Continuing Education and Community Services A D M I N I S T R A T I O N I r Dr. Troy C. Huntley, Dean of Health and Public Service Programs IN APPRECIATION James P. Pettis Jesse V. Richardson Lucille T. Cogdell Samuel E. Scott Thelma M. Scott Margaret C. Stewart Gaston College has been privileged throughout its history to have enduring and worthy service records with faculty and staff alike. Our six 1983 retirees have a total of 77 years at this institution. For their splendic contributions to the life and progress of the College, we express our gratitude and wish then much happiness in the future. 142 Ken Quick gave the last seven years of his life to Gaston College. As seven has been called a perfect number, so was this a perfect gift. Ken came to Gaston with the dream of passing on his knowledge and love of Broadcasting to young men and women with a dream of their own. He wrote the program curriculum and, as Department Head, nurtured the aspiring writers, technicians, and broadcasters through it with concern and discipline. The model program became a “working model” in 1980 when, after extensive and heroic efforts engineered by Ken, Radio Sta- tion WSGE became a reality on the Gaston College campus. We will remember Ken for these contributions, for his im- mense capabilities, his dedication, and his professionalism. Most of all, though, we will remember him as our friend. Kenneth G. Quick, 1934-1983 IN MEMORY Sarah H. Sanders, 1921-1983 As there are in every organization, there are folks at Gaston who work behind the scenes to make our lives more pleasant and our surroundings more comfortable day by day. Sarah Sanders made our world brighter with her constant effort and care of the College facilities. A valued and productive member of our staff for nearly ten years, Sarah was the proud mother of four sons and a credit to our community. I 143 144 Norma Alexander Lois Auten Jimmie Babb Barbara Baker George Ball Roland Ball Thomas Bennett Paul Berrier Benedict Berry Bob Blanton Steven Bostian Teresia Brandon John Brenner Pearlie Brown Beverly Caldwell Edgar Cameron Fairley Cameron Betty Carpenter Brenda Carpenter Helen Carter June Cauble Troy Chaffin Henry Cline 145 Horaee Cline Judith Cole Richard Cole Linda Cooke Richard Crawford Jimmie Cruse Joyce Dale Claude Davis Kenneth Davis Alice Dixon Elizabeth Domenico Gwendolyn Duarte Stuart Dunsmore Ray Fahringer William Farrell Nancy Faulkner Lawrence Galant Saul Goldman Donald Gordon Geraldine Green Linda Greenlee Milton Hagen Myers Hambright Evelyn Henry Caroline Heywood Ben Hicks FACULTY 146 Frances High Jeffrey Hinkle Linda Holmes Sandra Hoyle David Hunsucker Troy Huntley John James James Jarrett David Johnson Dianne Johnson Janet Johnston Betsy Jones Dean Jones Russell Keck Don Killian Brenda Kincaid Bonita King STAFF -v Keith Lambert Donald Lawrence Vincent Leong Joseph Lewandowski Cathy Lienhart Fred Logan Hilda Lowery Paul Lunsford Lucinda Lynch William Manikas Ann Martin Robyn Martin Nancy Massey Porter McAteer Nellie McCrory John McDermott Ernest McDuffie Sharon McElveen Daisy McGill John Merritt FACULTY Frances Miller Cora Montgomery Pamela Murray Linda Navey Gene Newman Sharon Nichols Laura Onafowora Debra Owens Dolores Parker Cathy Pasour Joyce Paulin Geraldine Pearson Joanne Perkins Dennis Perry James Pettis James Petty Sam Phillips Leona Ramsey Bobby Rankin Lester Reavis Jesse Richardson Kathryn Roberson James Robertson Jay Rogers Nellie Rudisell I STAFF Harry Runyon Donald Russell Florence Schultz Katherine Scott Robert Scott Wayne Scott Patricia Sellers Charles Setzer Jimmie Sigmon Gary Simpson Hazel Small Martha Smith Paul Smith Joyce Stroup Camilla Suddreth Steve Thornburg John Topp Bruce Trammell Itelia Walker Jimmy Walters Tony Walters Allen Wash Paulette Weaver FACULTY-STAFF 150 151 ,v .• mm