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

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Meal Lawson who, likes mini-skirts and white shirts, in a year of teaching wants To inspire, if only by accident, some students to become more knowledgeable than their former teacher, and to instill in them the analysis of societal practices that give some in- sight as to why we are here. Students influence Mr. Lawson a great deal, They are the 'Good Guys' of the I 98O's. Sometimes we lose sight of the stu dent in our ardent attempt to make things bet- ter for him. The main obstacle to innovative teaching is not the student - but the tax payer who may or may not have been a former student. Elbert Hutchins likes to think he can help the student to become more aware of his own potential and to aim towardsdeveloping it to as great an extent as he is possible. I find that students respond generally in a favorable way toward my teaching and my influence. I have even heard it said lif you can believe itl that one student went so far as to recommend my course to a friend. I can seriously say that my relationship with students has been productive and I believe mutually rewarding. Students are lust people. They may be somewhat more intelligent than their non - college peers, they are younger, louder, better informed, and more aware than almost any other group in our society. They have the same needs, desires, ambitions etc., as the rest of us. And, since I am reasonably fond of people, I like students. I try to treat stu- dents as much like people as possible. This means I shouldn't attempt to drive my stu- dents likeislaves, nor should I spoon-feed them like children. They should be led, hope- full, toward self-discovery. ' Today's world offers real blessings. For every instance of exploitation there is the opportunity for redeeming love to make a contribution toward real freedom. Many peo- ple are quietly making that contribution. I hope that I can influence a few of my students to follow their example. Michael Charles Dean tries to give the student as much of the knowledge of computer science as he can. He says, Data processing is becoming such a part of our lives, that by l975 751, of all college graduates will need to know something about computer science just to get a iob. Of student unrest he remarks, lt looks very grim at times, but if we endure, this too will pass. In a nutshell: consider other people before you act, and make the best of everv situation you can't change!

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Stu dents are in the process of preparing themselves to be America's future. I beliew every avenue possible should be open for them to receive quality education in order tc prepare themselves to meet the challenges of tomorrow, says Leoh Spencer, athletic di- rector of HCJC, and basketball coach. Each student is an individual and hopefully, through association and learning expe- riences I can in some small way contribute something that will be of benefit to him,' I like coaching and I try to promote and assist in the offering the very best possible program for student participants in the areas of athIetics.'.' I want to give students a basic of both state and national government and to help them realize the part they play as citizens, says Dr. Bill Hollowell. Having been a par- ticipant in both state and national government as a state representative and as the legal advisor to the Secretary to the U.S. Senate, Dr. Hollowell is a professional in his field. Through the students I am able to watch the trends of the time. They keep me in touch with what's happening with them, and this interests me. Dr. Hollowell is also in- terested in politics, football and coin collecting. He says, I detests dishonesty and QE- loyalty, but I don't think anyone should be loyal to one who is wrong. To this generation, 'this world is yours, make it what you wiIl! Charles Potter is one hundred per cent in favor of everyone enioying everything, and he enjoys his teaching of drafting. There is a tremendous need for draftsmen and I hope to have my students to do well in drafting and enioy it as much as I do. Of the students he says, There are bad students in every group, but down here we get most of the good ones. I treat all students in a different way, depending upon the student. 34

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Students are an inspiration to me, they are the future of our society! says Willard George. Their responses and reactions strengthen my belief in the basic qualities of the young people of today. l want to teach them to think and be able to apply their knowl edge in an area of study. Mr. George feels that the world of business better enables people to make a better liv ing and to manage their financial affairs. The problems in the world today are indications of man's search for the basic pur- poses of life through new experiences, discontent with hypocracy, and indicates a cul tural lag in an era of rapid scientific and material advantage. I try to provide as many opportunities as possible for the student to have learn- ing experiences which contribute to his progress toward the obiectives specified in the program in which he is enrolled, and sufficient knowledge to make the experi- ences meaningful , says Don Linebarger, data processing instructor. I fell that most students are honest and sincere about their education, and he learns by having the opportunity to perform, and make a reasonable number of mistakes. I think most of us realize that the school is here forthe student, and the stu- dent has a right to be heard, and have his position considered. I am optimistic about the world situation today because one of our basic - be- liefs in America is that competition is healthy. Goals are not reached and records not set in the absence of competition. ii Students influence me in many ways. Interest encourages greater motivation. Stu- dents are individuals and I want to give each one a basic knowledge of the subiect suit- able to his needs. I hope to assist and encourage each student to strive to reach his potential, and each student that succeeds strengthens my hopes. I believe that a great many people today are trying to change things for the sake of change. To bring about results, it will be necessary to have solutions that will be for the better not iust for a change, says Fred Adams, Jr.