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

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-Q t . 5'-iln Today's problems are caused by students who are seeking a sense of direction. They have not found their place in society. Because of greater population and wealth, stu- dent unrest is brought to our attention more forcefully. But we still have outstanding leaders who will guide the masses. l have confidence in the future generation. Mrs. Walker chose to teach economics because it is the science that deals with pro- duction, distribution, and consumption of 'wealth and related problems of labor, fi- nance, and taxation. lt is the most challenging subiect with our changing times. One must keep informed of current trends that are changing economic theories and poli- cies. Her philosophy of life and teaching is simple -teaching is a most rewarding experi- ence. Happiness is gained by helping others. I stay younger because she is around young people. She is influenced by their open-mindedness and honesty. Perhaps, she says, l am not so set in my ways as previously . . I try to communicate with students so that they not only learn the subject matter, but are more aware of what is happening in the world today. MRS. WALKER Students are eager to learn. They acknowledge their shortcomings and - with few exceptions come to HCJC to get down to the business of learning. I dislike imitations when authenticity is barely more difficult to obtain. Concerning student unrest, I feel that there has always been unrest, and that there have always been leaders and move- ments bent on winning and persuading the minds of others. I feel that love, courage, and honesty are the mainstays of philosophy. l try to impart through the academic, reli- gious, social, and physical aspects of a higher education, and by withholding any o'f these ingredients, education suffers. MR. HOLLAND MRS. GEORGE To help students master the subject matter at the same time realize their application of the subiect matter presently and in the future is the ultimate goal of acquiring knowl- edge. A mind stretched by a new idea never returns to the same dimension is the goal for Mrs. Sarah George. In her opinion, students are an inspiration to constantly try new teaching techniques and classroom procedures, and she tries to respect the individual student's opinion. A student will take her course to acquire employable skills in the business world imme- diately or after completing college degree work. This is especially true since the dawn of automation has merited the need for many more people with training that is available at the post secondary or iunior college level. This is by no means original but very well sums up my thinking - 'For when the one great Scorer comes to write against your name, he marks not that you won or lost but how you played the gamef One of my greatest rewards have come from unsolicited comments and communica- tions from former students which have been sincere expressions of gratitude for the part I have played in helping them attain a degree of success.

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each accordingly. any other subiect. MRS. OWENS In History and Government, Mr. Lewis constantly tries to improve the thinking of a college student, which is the hardest thing to do, Make judgement on the problems in history, to compare history of the past with the present day. That is my sole purpose of teaching, to get the student to think. I try to influence my student to seek out - to seek peace, and happiness and prosperi- fy. I believe that you can not be free without being economically free. I feel also that you should live as long as possible. Mr. Lewis is interested in everything especially free enterprise and sports. He stated that fashion, mini skirts and dresses, are short and that someone is getting short changed. needs of our changing world. ress, says Joseph Kittrell. .AHS MR. KITTRELL I enioy dealing with the college age students more than any other age group My teaching experiences at HCJC are the most memorable of my teaching career, thus far Mrs. Owens tries to equip her students with sufficient knowledge and skill to engage in worthwhile leisure activities. She feels that each student is a person, and she tries to treat I chose to teach health and physical education because these phases of education deal with the entire individual -the physical, mental, and social aspects. Physical edu cation, when well taught, can contribute more to the goals of general education than Education is a tool. Teaching involves using this tool to produce desirable results Teaching is one of the most self-rewarding careers anyone could choose. The problems today arise from our accelerated pace of living and the fast changing world. As a result of this, education is of vital importance. The young people need more education, guidance, and understanding than ever before. I like to associate with my students, because they keep me in step with the changing times. I like honest, sincere straightforward people who possess a sense of humor as well as a sense of values MR. LEWIS As a teacher, my first concern is to help the students to find himself, to instill within the student the need to gain the ability of flexible thinking, and stay positively motivated in the pursuit of his obiectives and goals, whereby he may better meet the demands and The students in many cases have as much to do with motivating the teacher as the teacher has with the students, through their reflection of interest, cooperation and prog

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Having the opportunity to help students has enriched my life by making me feel that in some small way I have contributed to society, says Mrs. Jeanette Sumner, head li- brarian at HCJC. I believe that each person needs to strive for the ability to put himself in the other fellow's place, and I like people who keep their attitude and thinking calm and cheerful. I I feel that the library is the key to lifelong learning, and each year I attempt to pro- vide a collection of books and other materials both to support the academic program of the college. I also try to instruct new students in the use of the library. Mrs. Sumner's philosophy of life is that no one ever 'finds' life worth living. One al- ways has to 'make' it worth living. I think young people are delightful, says Edna Makerney, Assistant Librarian, They are eager and ambitious and I like working with them, they keep my thinking young. Mrs. Makerney lives each day to the fullest. I want to accept the things I can- not change, and the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference. Students, and people in general, I think respond to kindness, and kindness is a valu- able trait in anyones personal characteristics. Mrs. Connie Holley is an active woman and doesn t like to feel trapped behind a desk. In her position as a physical education instructor she is enabled to be active as well as having the opportunity to teach and instruct students. I like sports, of all kinds, and music - everything from Soul to Sonatas. Students never cease to amaze me. They can stay up 'till all hours of the morning, study with the stero volume turned up to the ceiling, participate in club activities, and manage to look as though they've had eight hours sleep and still make it to class to be exposed to a little knowledge. I believe everyone needs something concrete to grasp in order to adiust to the prob- lems and trials of living. Call it faith - faith in a Supreme Being and faith in himself. Without this, a person loses contact with reality and often cannot face his responsibili- ties, this is Mrs. Holley's philosophy of life. A year of teaching means meeting the obiectives and providing an adequate pro- gram that will meet the needs and interests of college students, after all without students I wouldn't have a iob! Q