High Point University - Zenith Yearbook (High Point, NC)

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Student Center Next in Golden Decade M The new student center which is scheduled for beginning construction in the spring of 1971 will provide needed facilities for student entertainment and a new cafeteria. By vote of the Board of Trustees and by a poll of the student body, the decision was made to build the new student center on the plot of land next to the science building. In 1965 the first phase of the three- phased Golden Decade Development Program began. During this time period Horace S. Haworth Hall of Science, the infirmary and the new dormitory were built. Cooke Hall was also renovated for classrooms. At the close of this fairly successful phase, the second phase began in 1968 and will continue until 1973. During this time it is hoped that the new student center, a religious center, a swimming pool, an addition to the li- brary and further renovation will take place. The Co-Ed Dormitory will eventually become a girl ' s dormitory and another dormitory is to be built for boys during this second phase. The recent renovation in Roberts Hall was part of the second phase. Although the aims for the second phase are high, even their partial attainment will push the program toward the third phase which will end in a Golden Anniversary celebration in 1974. Mrs. Spurrier, Secretary to Dr. Patton, finds her new paneled surroundings an environment conducive to efficien t labor. To fulfill promises made to the student body by the Board of Trustees, a picnic shelter was built in the daffodil beds. 25

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New Dorm Last, Student Opening in August, 1968, this new dormitory offered a unique experience for its 138 students. Housing 76 women and 62 men, the Co-Ed Dorm succeeded in creating a warm and communicative atmosphere be- tween the co-eds and its housemother, Mrs. Mary Bennett. Residents may be seen staging impromptu touch football games in the grass, strumming guitars on the balconies, watching television in the main lobby, or discussing problems of importance on any of the various stair landings. The spring of 1970 brought open visitation to the living room lounges of the Co-Ed Dorm, a privilege that has been much more used and enjoyed than abused. Originally intended to be converted into an all female dorm, few of the residents would want to be deprived of the living experience offered by High Point ' s Co- Ed Dorm. Jerri Reed and Steve Allan found the lobby of the Co-Ed Dorm a good place to watch the Super Bowl Game. Hidden behind the women ' s dorm complex, the well-landscaped dormitory was a beautiful addition to the HPC campus. Because of open visitation, the main lobby is seldom crowded unless residents ar interested in a particular television program. The balcony which fronts each suite provides a good view of all passers-by for Diane Roberts. . ' ■1

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Student Leadership Complements Professions Under the leadership of Presi- dent Patton and the Board of Trust- ees, High Point College is a progres- sive though conservative institution. The four administrative depart- ments functioning under the presi- dent provide for the maintenance of college activity and facilities on an everyday basis, while planning and carrying out improvements for the future. Without this profession- al guidance, HPC could not func- tion. Adult administration is only the basis of HPC leadership, however; students have responsibility for gov- erning themselves. This respon- sibility may sometimes be taken lightly or for granted, but it is a responsibility that is always ac- cepted by a few if not by enough. The Student Government Associa- tion with its branches, is the major student governing body on campus and the most powerful. Men and women ' s dorm councils govern the students in their residential life. En- couraging participation from the students, the Student Christian As- sociation, under the leadership of the chaplain, Rev. Roland Mullinix, provides opportunities for worship and Bible study. The publications on campus voice the attitudes of leadership through the types of news, creative writings and articles which they publish. Recognition for leaders from all areas comes in many ways. Perhaps 26