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

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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.

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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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I worry about absences, irresponsibility and the attitudes of mystudents. I thank God for the majority of regular responsible young people with patience and under- standing and an eagerness to learn. This is how Harold Spann describes the influence students have on him. He teaches agriculture because he has a farming background, he had vocational ag- riculture in high school, and l'm a good teacher! I like friendly, outgoing people, the beauty of God's creation, school spirit, good sportsmanship, a challenge each day, and honesty. Do unto others as you would have others do unto you, is Mr. Spann's philosophy, and he asks the Lord to give him A heart big enough to include all his creatures. I attempt to give my students a basic knowledge and understanding of economics and accounting. A large number of high school students are not required to take either ' of these subiects for high school graduation. Upon entering college the student finds a E 'f need for these elementary courses. 'T The vast maiority of students are most co-operative, says Richard Guiou, and they influence me by presenting the challenge of 'Helping them learn'. Of stu dent unrest Mr. Guiou points out that it is disturbing, although the vast maiori- ty of students still want to, and are, conducting themselves as well - behaved young people. Edu cation, more than any other single factor, can improve or eliminate many of the adverse conditions under which a large number of our population now lives. lt's a privi- legeto be associated with the teaching profession! ' cial , ' V-'1 . ' I Donnie Duncan says, Students here make coaching and teaching a pleasure. I thor- oughly enioy my work and the students keep me enthusiastic. Concerning student unrest, Coach Duncan adds, I note unrest of many types and 'f I degrees. Most students who believe that a problem exists still try to bring change 'I 3 through proper action. The others, we read about. 'I