North Gaston High School - Noga Yearbook (Dallas, NC)

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s1:?:2:f 'Y 'sears- ' A ' . Coach Hal White Coach Bob Patton Heppie Davis Family Living and Home Economics. FHA - HERO Club Adviser and Faculty Advisory Committee. Dennis Franklin Typing. Jerry Gates Landscapting. Anne Hanna United States History, Tutorial, and Psychology. Beta Club Adviser, Quiz Bowl, Team Adviser, History Department Chairper- son, and Faculty Advisory Committee. Al Harris Art. Art Club Adviser. Kevin Hartley 1 Physical Education and Math. Boys' Tennis coach JV Basketball Coach, and wcc Adviser. .4 The Life of a Coach There are many teachers who take the responsibility of teacher and coach. Two of these teachers are Mr. Bob Patton and Mr. Hal White, who spend a total of nearly thirty hours each week coaching in addition to their classroom duties. Mr. White, who enjoys fishing and golfing in his spare time, as well as spending time with wife Brenda and son Tripp, spends 28 hours weekly coaching dur- ing basketball season, not counting all of the restless nights he spends thinking about it. 'l In addition to his school duties, Coach White was president of the Southwestern Athletic Association. Coach Patton, who spent much of the football season commuting back and forth from his home in Salisbury, drove 2Vz hours to and from work every day. He spent many long hours coaching the football team last season. In his much deserved leisure time. he enjoys reading historical and crime novels, and shooting baskets with his son. Coach Patton was totally involved with the winter computerized weightlifting spons program to help the football team with their skills in preparation for the upcoming season. These two members of our faculty work hard to achieve the best from their team and to enjoy a little bit of much deserved relaxation.

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Ray Ashe Sophomore and Junior English. Student Council Adviser. Jim Benfield Industrial Cooperative Training. Wrestling coach and VICA Club Adviser. Ben Best AP Math, Advanced Math, and Voca- tional Math. Cross Country coach and Boys' and Girls' Track Coach. Diane Best Cooperative Office Occupations and Accounting. Senior Adviser and Yearbook Adviser. Melanie Black English and Vocational Careers. Civinette Adviser. Sylvia Bogle Math. Christian Fellowship Club Adviser. Joe Bumgamer Auto Mechanics. Bob Burrus AP Chemistry , Chemistry, and Physics. Assistant Boys, and Girls' Track coach. Jeanne Caldwell Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology. Junior Heart Board Adviser. Robert Cannon United States History. Doris Cope Physical Education and World Cul- tures. Girls' Softball Coach. Robenia Costner Sophomore English. 102 I Faculty 4655.

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MR. STEPHEN PAUL TRUDNAK . . . MEMORIES C1931-1985J by Barron Lee Memories furnish such clear pictures for the mind that words seem unnecessary, but for the moment, at least, think with me ofthe time, effort and love shared with us through the life of Steve Trudnak. Even though we were not fully aware ofit as the days and years rolled by, his epitaph of commitment to hard work, loyalty of purpose, and cheerful courageousness in the wiles of trouble was lived before us and is now a permanent part of the memory. Most all the days of his manhood wee spent in this community. An everpresent attitude of helper and friend could be sensed. and educa- tion was deemed to be so much more than books, homework and grades. The family was his pride in life, and his work was the joy of life. Combine these two elements tfamily and workj and the true meaning of service through dedication was exemplified in Mr. Trudnak. Pleasant memories must be arranged for in advance. Indeed, advanced arrange- ments were handled with great care by our friend and co-laborer, Steve. He helped us prepare a lifetime plus of memories during his tenure at Dallas and North Gaston. Beyond the office chats, computer sheets, old Mustangs, L.R. stories of fame and glory, survey sheets, registration days, competency testing, college days, tomato plants, making schedule changes, night school, and voca- tional workshops, there was a true friend of students and fellow workers. He was the leader out front when needed, but most often a friend by your side and also an encourager with a push from behind as needed. Our friend was a fun-loving man who always had time to share a story, a cup of coffee, a joke and a laugh, a green thumb hint and a word of encouragement. IO4 X Faculty fi' ink, When one has been so faithful, active and ever present, it is difficult for our minds to think of him as being gone. Thank goodness memories cannot be confined and imprisoned in a shallow grave, rather they are deeply engraved in the minds of men and etched on the hearts of friends for an eternity. lf you wish to find the monument for f'Trudy,H just look around. He left so much of himself with so many that illumination of his monument will remain throughout the years in people just like you and me.