Henderson County Community College - Cardinal Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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MR. TRAVIS The primary aim of my course is communication between people. Using this as a theme, Margaret DeHart emphasizes the needs for strong lines of communication be- tween people and teachers students to strengthen their ability to speak and write clearly and effectively. Her philosophy of life is to do the very best I can in anything I undertake, and to think first of my fellowman and then of myself. Concerning student unrest, drugs, etc. Miss DeHart says, I sympathize with anyone who is so unsure of himself that he must resort to rioting or taking drugs or indulging in shameful practices to get attention. No one individual can change the world or solve the problems of the world, but each one of us can live in such a way that the world will be improved. About the only thing that Miss DeHart really dislikes is dishonesty. I like life and peo- ple and good things. I tell my students, 'Think for yourselves, know yourselves, and what you stand for and believe in, and have the courage to stand up for your convictions.' if ff' ' ff, I, N:-3142 1.4,'g1.3,'. a s R MR. GRISSOM The sponsor of the Prospice, Mr. Travis Williams says, I really love teaching, it's my life. Students provide me with the motivation of keeping my own creative thought alive. Actually, some students teach me more than I could ever teach them. They are the most important ingredient of any college. Students and their problems should come first above everything else. To me, individual growth comes ahead of all the intellectual subject matter that could be taught. After all, why are we here if not to help students find themselves? - As far as student unrest is concerned, I don't approve of protesting for the sake of protesting, but I do approve of it if it will provide a legitimate approach to meet with the authorities to get something done. This is communication, and l dislike people who won't let me communicate with them. MISS DeHART Ido everything I can to help the student adiust to life. I am a witness to him and help him achieve all the things he can to help better himself. This is Mr. Grissom's philoso- phy of teaching. He feels that the young persons of today Show the need the student has that's not being answered by the adults. The students are searching for something that they can put their faith in and the adults are not showing them the proper thing. Mr. Grissom thinks drafting is important because he feels that there is a future in it for the student. Whether or not you complete the courses in full, there is always an oppor- tunity to use and sell the trade. I hope every student can find his goal in college and that the time spent will be well worth it.

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,H . . ,. ,-.I..-....,,:,,7 direct relation to the life of each student. MR. TOPEL I like my students. They influence me favorably. l feel good when I can be helpful, and associating with them helps me stay current and pIiable. ' My teaching, I try to accomplish growth for both myself and the students, I select En- glish because of its unlimited application in human affairs. I om iust as puzzled about today's world as the next one, though l am not necessarily discouraged or alarmed. My philosophy of life could be summed up in one word, brotherhood, and all it means. peace of mind. MARY DEES Students are challenges looking for a place to happen. All have goals whether they know exactly how to define them or not. Treat them as mature individuals with under- standing and they will never cease to amaze you. His reaction to unrest of today's students was simply, it is the result of lazy, uninter- ested, self-centered adults and parents who have failed in living as an example to be followed. In my spare time I enioy hunting, fishing, playing tennis and watching all types of ath- letic competition. Mr. Price says, a college degree is kinda like a kink in a pig's tail, a little more class, but no more pig. MR. PRICE 28 I try and get the students to question things, and to see the value of individual cre- ative work. This is what Mr. Topel tries to accomplish in a year of teaching. I think students are victims of an outmoded system. The system needs more flexibility I and more student discussion on what really is going on in the world. it I feel that today's problems should be discussed in class subject matter should have a 'V I like people who can be honest and open minded with each other, and also people I who can face the truth about themselves and the world, and go on from there. Qu lm ., MRS. GOODWIN Life without peace of mind and a sense of humor is really not worth the effort. English, is the most important subject taught in an English speaking country. Students, will be interesting and honest, if they are only listened to and trusted. When not busy, I enioy a well written book or a stimulating game of bridge. If more students were busier with more mental and physical activities there would be less time for such pitfalls as student unrest, dope and others. I challenge the students to form their own opinion, and by reading and thinking I hope my students will begin to formulate a philosophy of life that will help them find

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MR. REYNOLDS Teachers are charged with the responsibility of helping to prepare the student to make a creative contribution to himself, his family, his country, and his religious philoso- phy. l try to provide each student with the necessary materials, motivation, and guid- ance so that they will develop ci workable philosophy of biological principles in relation to themselves and highly developed technological society. I feel that most students are honest, exposed to a better education, world affairs, and sincere individuals who are attempting to prepare themselves to make worthwhile con- tributions to the solution of world problems. The finest band, this is Don Turner's goal for a year at HCJC. Mr. Turner's philoso- ' phy of life is Learn all you can today because it may be raining tomorrow. As far as today's students are concerned, Mr. Turner says. I love them, they're interesting. of student unrest and drugs he realizes that change comes from unrest, but unrest for the sake of sensationalism achieves no success. Drugs have no valuable use. Mr. Turner is strengthened in his career as a teacher by his former students who visit and correspond with him. They seem to really appreciate their experiences while in my classes. During his time off from being the director of the Cardinal band lwhich is not too muchj, Mr. Turner enioys golf and reading. dent. ' standing of ourselves. efforts, But l can't go along with their actions. want to see your name on the dean's list. MR. FARMER MR. TURNER A regular Sportsman, Robert Farmer likes golfing, football, and basketball. As an instructor of American history, Mr. Farmer views today's student as being better educated by the time he reaches the college level. The nation's economy causes this. Students now have a greater learning advantage. Then too, there's been a revival in education in the past fifteen years. Television has also helped in educating today's stu- Out of all his teaching experiences, coaching, superintendent, and principal, Mr. Farmer likes his work at HCJC best. I like working with this age group. lf they learn it, Mr. Farmer says, the most valuable thing that a student can get out of history is an appreciation of what the past has given us and a better under- He feels that the maiority of the people involved in student protests are sincere in their Mr. Farmer warns the freshmen that they may be missing the greatest opportunity in T their lives by not applying themselves here. He really wants to see students do well. I