North Carolina Wesleyan College - Dissenter Yearbook (Rocky Mount, NC)

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Every year there is a time that we see old faces leave. That is the time of graduation. Many parents and families come back to see their children graduate. At this time there is a senior reception held at the president's home. This is a time of reminiscing between graduates, parents, and the facul- ty. Always graduation is the next day - a time of happiness and sadness. Senior Reception Top Left: Dr. and Mrs, Petteway await their guests for the Senior Reception. Middle Left: Dr, Sharer chats with parents of a graduating senior. Middle Right: Dr. and Mrs. Goodwin chat with a parent. Bottom Left: Dr. Fritz chats with graduat- ing senior on his plans after graduation. Bottom Right: Iohn Ruddy talking to graduating senior about what her role as an alumni can be. Q7 i

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Senior Banquet .4- 1 fi. 5 The Senior Class Banquet was held this year on April 22, 1985 in the college cafeteria. The speaker for the night was Dr, Lyle Willhite. He is one of Wesleyarrs all time fa- vorites. During his Career at Wes- leyan. Dr. Willhite was respected for his knowledge and his caring and loving attitude toward stu- dents and co-workers. His message for that night was to be all you can be but make sure you are happy in whatever you are doing. Top l.ett livvrxoiiv 1'-ninvirig talking tu ltr Willliite .ittvr the lianqnvt . Xliddlt-1.4-tt Sta-xt' l't'llUlidI1ll liuliiu l,ni , eriiuving their rn:-rnorn-S ut Wino- ol ltr f Willliitffs rlasws J l U1 7- Qfl :H Xlirldle Right Stew1l eltoiiintruiluringllr Willhite Bottom Left, Dr 8 Mrs Pwlteuax Q-mnxin their rneal Right lohn shows his hand at liu-ing Fl x er

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Athletic Banquet -1. 11 Tony Ferell received DIAC Coach for the Year for both men and Womens Soccer He led his womens team to first place finish in the conference His mens team finished with their best season in the schools history They also had their first trip to post season plav Rose Edmonds became the first The 1984-85 Athletic Banquet left lasting memories for those attending. ,avr , ,Q 4 lg points .. , T y Bottom l.eft, Womens Basketball team receive ninnientus - for playing Top Lett Xin-ns Baslts-tliall tr-am all it'it'1vi'pl.iiiiiv-s Trip Right thiiif-Itt'rigl1lrt-tt-in-s tiivaiil tor st tiring ttllrll 5, ,J X, D , Bottom Right. Sue Daggett presents Marv lTlirvrlita and loan Wood certificates for Yolleyliall woman basketball player to ever score 1,000 points or more. Daniel Wright was the second player to score 1,000 points, his brother Terry Wright was the first. The baseball team continued with its winning tradition as they were ranked number one in the coun- try at the end of their season, To end the evening two Battling Bishops had their jerseys retired. Tony Wright. Wesleyan's all time leading scorer. all time leading field goal percentage, started in every game since his fresh- man year. He was a four time all-con- ference performer. MVP for two years, Wesleyan's Outstanding Male Athlete, and Wesleyan Outstanding Student, Athlete Award Winner Carl Payne also had his jersey retired. r