Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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one it V 'FI 59 ' wi f' K .ff-165 fm Lf. 11 ,FN Plans For The Future CHASIN G RAI BUW fter the storm, the wind, the rain, and the thunder, there is peace. The clouds begin to roll away, revealing a mas- terpiece of artwork . . . artwork so real it can be touched, followed, and mar- veled at by all. This rainbow is in the minds of all stu- dents here. The 2935 students en- rolled each have an individ- ual rainbow to follow, a road they will follow to achieve their goals. The ultimate goal is satisfaction in them- selves, their work, and their life. For these 2935, the1'r rainbow's end is found here. They will begin to search for their pot of gold . . . by chas- ing rainbows. Traditions! A school with a tradition of excellence. Ex- cellence that began in 1965 and has been continued each year. Beginning with the bond vote in 1964, and suc- cessions of approving the college in December to the election of the first president on March 5 and the first graduating class of 1967, ex- cellence has been a must. This school term marks a goal for us. A goal of excel- lence for 20 long years of dedicated service to the staff and students. A rainbow of excellence for all. These rainbows of excel- lence take many forms and shapes. From English with Pete Mann to Calculus with Dr. Jo Hendrix, the caring teachers begin to build the foundations and begin to add color to classmates growing knowledges. Studying is the key to success in any given subject. Here, we know that the layouts for success are being drawn. From the view of Thompson Hall, sitting quietly and respectfully, we know that there is something special going on this year. Special ? Yes, that de- scribes this school year. Spe- cial people learning special things to become what they had always dreamed of Dreams that began and end- ed . . . by chasing rainbows.

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THOMPSON HALL

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E W SHOWCASE Accessible To Comm unity igh above Thomp- son Hall sets a beautiful Commu- nity Center named after the man who was the chief benefactor, John A. Walk- er. This building contains a main auditorium which is a multi-purpose hall with a seating capacity for 1131 persons. This audito- rium is named the Nan Davis VanEvery Audito- rium after Mrs. VanEvery, who was another chief contributor to the build- ing. The auditorium is ful- ly equipped with the la- test in lighting, sound, and other technial facili- ties. It is a showcase for ballet, symphony, opera theatre, country, western, and popular entertainers. It is a place where educa- tional, business, civic, and religious groups may have meetings. The training area of the center is basically the lob- by Which is capable of be- ing divided into separate rooms by folding parti- tions arranging rooms in capacity from Hfteen to three hundred. This lobby area has lighting capabili- ties for arena staging. Mu- sic, art, and drama classes are located in the class- room behind the stage in the Center. The basic philosophy of the Center is to make it- self accessible to every ele- ment of the community wishing to use it. The management team of the center made up of Betty Thompson, Chairman, Bud Mayes, and Bob Johnston, assist in pro- moting community use of the area. They established a sound working arrange- ment between the Col- leges Board of Trustees and the Community Cen- ters Board of Directors. Mr. Walker, the chief benefactor, died on Sep- tember 14, 1984, three weeks to the day following the dedication of the Cen- ter. The spirit of communi- ty service and dedication to the growth and expan- sion of Wdlkes County lives on in the Center which bears his name.