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

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l Students are our business. They are the reason we are here! They reveal my strong points and more importantly, they reveal my weak points. l learn from them how to teach them and those that will follow them. People enrich other's lives, and there is no better place for this to happen than in the classroom, says William Clark, speech and dramatics teacher. Speech offers a chance for student and teacher to mesh ideas and learning. lt particularly offers the student a chance to talk about and digest material being learned elsewhere. Drama mirrors life - it gives students a chance to relate the expe- riences of others to their own experiences. There is no pain in unsuccessful teaching - there is reenforcement in success. The learning experience works upon both student and teacher. It is both painful for both and pleasurable for both. The knowledge must be usable for both in the day to day iob of living and more particularly in thinking. Most students are aware of their purpose for being in an educational system, is Hubert Wilbur's views on today's student. He teaches music because there is a definite need for specialization, and l get more 'money' for teaching in this field. About student unrest, drugs, etc., Mr. Wilbur comments, lt has been said that a little learning can be dangerous. l feel that most of the unrest and turmoil exhibited today is a result of the failure of many individuals to have a complete understanding of what is happening. Much of the unrest, drug addiction, etc. which exists today is a result of a breakdown in intel- lectual, moral and social order. Mr. Wilbur enjoys people who are pleasant to work with, He says, Peo- ple ,do not always have to agree, but they can be agreeable. The main barriers to student performance in the area of mathematics are mental at- titudes and to a lesser extent there are insufficient special math talents involved. l try to adiust my classroom operations to meet the needs by their questions or expressions, with the goal of communication, these remarks come from Merle Walker ll, lnstructor of mathematics at HCJC. There are too many emotional decisions and actions, and too little national activity along with too many false leaders, and misguided, but sincere followers in todays world.

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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

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Students are the main hope for the future. They need to be challenged and stimulat- ed so they will be capable of making good decisions as future leaders. I want students to get to know themselves better, to set some goals for themselves, and to learn some basic principles of psychology. l feel that psychology can be applied to all areas of life, a bet- ter understanding of others leads to a better understanding of self. Mrs. Carol Clark, who likes playing theguitar, the color blue, interesting people, and Texas barbecue, says her philosophy of life is: do your own thing - to the best of your ability! To teach the basic government of our nation, is W. B. Dees aim for a year's teach- mg. He views students as being Wonderful, without them I would be unemployed. Mr. Dees teaches his subiect because he has a love for government and believes that ours is the best yet. Live and let live, enioy life to the fullest and attempt to make the world a better place, is Mr. Dee's philosophy of life. Of student unrest, drug addiction, etc., Mr. Dees says, These people are looking for a way out of the responsibilities of mankind's duties to society. He likes life, flowers, ' ' football, women, good music and golf, and feels that the basic fact of living is the pur- A suit of Life, Liberty, and Happiness. ln a year of teaching, Mr. Tom Blackstone tries to train a student's mind to be flexible. Like most things, he says, my views on students break down into the good, the bad, and the indifferent, which leads to delight and distress. Most student unrest is an escape rather than have to face facts of life. To the qu:stion How do students influence you? he replied, Those who do not participate in class, not one - iota! Otherwise, when there is an exchange of thoughts, influence is always pres- ent. Mr. Blackstone's philosophy is To be aware of your surroundings and of knowl- edge, so you may enioy day to day events. He dislikes both quitters and slobs and likes well - mannered, gung - ho type people. Among his interests are photography, sports cars, and working with radios.