Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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-Mi, MORE TO LIFE THAN BOOKS Activities t was a year of discovery. Whether it was attending classes, going to see a play at John A. Walker Community Cen- ter, or supporting the wrestling team, students lived within an en- tirely new experience. The time was a different time, and so were the people, but we managed to assemble our differ- ences to make life more amusing. We shared our classes, our free time, and our friends while we lived the college experience. The college experience was a big change for freshmen as they en- countered the confusion of regis- tration. Each felt the effects as they stood in line waiting to pay for classes, to have pictures made, and to buy books. With the first activities provided by the SGA, students flocked to the End of the Summer , intra- mural volleyball games, and to the third annual Gong Shown to share the new experience. Students participated, and other observed at a distance, but we all became a part of what made the difference. The year grew stronger and stronger each day as students be- came more involved in clubs, sports and classes. Studying be- came monotonous, and students relied heavily on weekends to res- cue them from insanity. It was the excitement of social events, the praise of completing club projects, and the relief of re- ceiving passing grades at quarters end that kept students struggling on. The college experience also in- cluded events outside the campus. Students blended with the crowds at the Apple Festival, and SGA represented the college with a booth providing information about WCC. Even further outside the campus, many of us went to Greensboro and Charlotte to see 38 Special, Lionel Ritchie, David Lee Roth, Journey, and Hank Williams, Jr. perform the latest music craze. Walking a seemingly never end- ing trail, administrators, Dr. Dan- fcont. on page 101 Students enjoy jamming to the latest beat at the End of the Summer Dance sponsored by SGA. STUDENT .ACTIVITIES 9

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WW mf? Pam practices her newly learned skills in hopes of becoming a good Dental Hygienist. Frank Shuford tries to enjoy his meal even though Johnny Blevins insists on feeding him. 8 - STUDENT ACTIVITIES

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ge? 7069 Wal ' z MGRE TO LIFE iel, Dr. Hendrix, Tony Randall, and Dr. Thompson worked feverishly to stay on top. Concerned with many ob- jectives of the college - and especial- ly students interests, administrators too were part of the college life. Life with the faculty had much of the same interest. Salaries were not the only reward of their hard work, but also the promising outcome of stu- dents' participation in the learning experience. The year had its share of rivalry as the wrestling team proudly represent- ed the college. With about fifteen matches sched- uled to partici- pate in, the mem- bers were com- mended for their hard work by fa- vorable scores. They wrestled against such fierce competi- tors as Elon, Da- vidson, Furman, Guilford, and Gardner Webb colleges. There was also an even stronger rivalry between the faculty and students as both met face to face in the second an- nual Turkey Tip-Off Students VS Faculty Bas- ketball Game. Spectators of all kinds came to see the spectacular show as students STUDENT ACTIVITIES Wayne Macemore and Greg Wilmouth help out at the booth sponsored by SGA during the Apple Festival. and faculty played grit against grit un- til a winner was verified. The college life also included activi- ties of a more serious nature. Phi The- ta Kappa supportively sponsored two successful bloodmobiles during the year, and Baptist Student Union planned the probability of summer missions with determination. At the same time Campus Security had the rules and regulations under strict con- trol, as they made every effort to serve and protect campus and people. Just a few seconds away, the John A. Walker Center was busy all through the year with out- standing events such as con- certs, plays, and simply programs of pure entertain- ment. The shows featured drama, singing, and fascination as crowds hoarded to the exhibit is to fulfill their de- sires for more than just the same daily routine. Whether students par- ticipated in clubs, sports, or went to see the newest play, it was all about being different.