Kilgore College - Ranger Yearbook (Kilgore, TX)

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Opposite page — KC students appear almost like ants in a procession while receiving class schedule cards. Upper — Denise Pierriet mulls over her class schedule for the ’82 fall semester. Bottom — Students waited for as long as 45 minutes to pay fees in the PE Complex Building. 25

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1982 enrollment up 5.6 per cent over ’81 figures Fall 1982 enrollment increased by a significant 5.6 per cent over the 1981 figure. Unofficial ’82 enrollment was 6,480 students compared to the ’81 total of 6,471. College officials announced that more students were electing to begin study for traditional four-year degrees rather than following a technical-vocational route. Students were less than enthusiastic when they encountered the numerous registration lines. After standing for what seemed an eternity, many students found that they were in the wrong line. Many felt that once they had made it to the library, half the battle was won. However, they still had to face the ordeal of organizing a schedule. How many students thought they had the perfect schedule and rushed to get it approved when an instructor announced a class closing? The last leg of registration was no easier than the first. Getting ID cards, parking stickers, and paying fees were also major tasks involving row upon row of students. Several were overheard to say they planned to camp out in line. When it was all over, students returned home only to consider the prospect of yet another registration. 24

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Physical Improvements Made New construction and renovation improved many areas on the Kilgore College campus. The trophy cases in Master’s Gymnasium were enlarged, new lights were installed above the playing court, and new windows and doors were installed. Painters created graphic designs inside the gym. Two men’s dorms were built which housed 40. In addition, three men’s dorms were equipped for wheel chair confined students. Sidewalks with improved drainage in the mall area were lenghtened to cover the walking distance from Broadway to Henderson Boulevard. New grass was planted between the sidewalks. An elevator was installed in the Liberal Arts Building to give handicapped students access to classes upstairs. Handicapped persons also benefitted from the new sidewalk and building ramps and improved parking facilities. 26