Lenoir Rhyne College - Hacawa Yearbook (Hickory, NC)

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CONTENTS Dedication 10 Issues and Events . . .12 Culture and Arts . . .36 Academics 62 Student Living 90 Organizations . . . .104 Sports 146 People 210 Directory 256 Acknowledgments . .263 Retrospect 264

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Highland College formally opened September 1, 1891. When chartered by the State of North Carolina four months later, its name changed to Lenoir College in honor of Cap- tain Walter Lenoir who donated the land. In 1923 the col- lege again changed its name to honor Daniel Efird Rhyne, who boosted the endo wment and other assets of the institu- tion with his frequent gifts. In recognizing his support the college name assumed its present form: Lenoir-Rhyne Col- lege. Throughout its history Lenoir-Rhyne has been closely associated with the church, although it was 1895 before a formal relationship between the two was established. Lenoir-Rhyne College is presently owned and operated by the North Carolina Synod of the Lutheran Church in Ameri- ca to provide for students a liberal culture embodying Christian principles. i!EraK!rRtiKromrri!!ifraf53Bw;!W

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DEDICATION Joe Cecil Epting, Jr. - or J. C. as he is known by all at Lenoir-Rhyne - is offi- cially listed in the college catalogue as Financial Aid Officer. But to all who know him his role at LR is far greater and his influence far wider. A 1965 graduate of Lenoir-Rhyne, J. C. is a native of High Point, North Caro- lina. While an undergraduate, he was a member of the Music Club, president of the A Cappella Choir, played in the Kampus Kats Band, and was a member of the College Marching Band. He earned an A.B. degree in Music. After graduation, J. C. served as a church organist for several years in Florida and then joined the staff of Lenoir-Rhyne in April, 1968. In his capacity as Financial Aid Offi- cer, J. C. has touched the lives of many students, whether in need of financial assistance or not. With an open-door poli- cy in his office, students have found J. C. readily available to discuss their problems or merely to chat. His warm and friendly personality has earned him the popularity of students and his keen personal interest in the problems of students has earned him their respect. For all he has done as Financial Aid Officer at Lenoir-Rhyne to assist students with their problems and needs, and for his genuine love and concern for the col- lege and the community, the Senior Class proudly dedicates the 1977 HACAWAto Mr. J. C. Epting. i( W - ff;nan » » i:t iit!iLitwjv»itii!!;!.r.!ymmH