Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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Frankie Miller and Dana Michael work intently on Phi Theta Kappa's nationally sponsored writing con- test that represented the 1986-87 honors theme. I 40 S I X' , , it ' ' ...M K Rose Staley, an active member as Vice-President of Phi Theta Kappa, promoted the organization during ' freshmen registration day. PHI THETA KAPPA - 23

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M HETA he Honorary Scholastic Fra- ternity for American Commu- nity, Junior and Technical Col- leges is Phi Theta Kappa. Phi Theta Kappa was founded in 1918 at Stephens College in 'Colum- bia, Missouri. Today there are over 700 regular and alumni chapters na- tionwide. The fraternity is a vital and integral part of the college. The purpose of Phi Theta Kappa is to recognize and to encourage schol- arship, leadership, and service among two-year college students. Hence, the fraternity is more than a club or a list. The members enter into an intellectu- al and cultural fellowship that extends beyond the campus. It reaches out re- , we E , Pwr X-W .A gionally and nationally Alpha Kappa Omega chapter of Phi Theta Kappa was organized and charted September, 1985 The members of this year s honor group attended the national and re- gional meetings held in North Caroli- na and Texas. The group and advisors attended the Honors Institute in Rich- mond Virginia. The honor theme for 1986-87 was The American Dream. Past, Present, and Future The advisors, Dr. Barbara Holt and Dr. Frances J . Hendrix along with in- structor Dr. Bill Richardson were elected as Honorary Members of the fraternity in 1986. f Z O f W QW 2 4 f Ji yf X74 f ,fi 'M . . as 99 9 . 9 . . . . . . . . cc , as . spa, ,, The Phi Theta Kappa members are Brenda Hartsoe, Tamara Triplett, Rose Staley, Dana Michael, Frankie Miller, and the advisors, Dr. Barbara Holt and Dr. Jo Hendrix. 22 --- PHI THETA KAPPA

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First row: Jennifer Hayes, Gina Swaim, Darren Brown, Sandra Trivette, Dana Michael, Missy Wiles, Robin Triplett and Keith Whitley. Second row: Tanya Houck, Debbie Norman, Pam Marley, David Wiles, Pat Hayes, Alisha Blevins, Kim Davis, Jill Messick and Todd Page. President of BSU, Pat Hayes CM s 'W fg f he Baptist Student Union was Joe Fore, from the Baptist State Con- a club designed to promote a vention, attended one of our meetings Christian atmosphere for both which was held on the college students and faculty. The meetings grounds. In November, Beth Harris were designed to encourage Bible from Home Missions, attended one of study and to let students and faculty our meetings and gave us great insight talk about any problems or concerns OH the field of miSSi0I1ary work. they had. All BSU members had an The BSU would like to thank all open heart willing to care or listen organizations and supporters of this when someone was in need. year. A big thanks also goes to our 5 The BSU planned many activities sponsors: Alan Whittington and Jo this year, one of which was attending Hendrix. the Sandi Patti concert. In October, .. . Pat Hayes ',1.' - BSU BSU students along with advisor, Alan enjoy a sunny afternoon as they eat and fellowshi together.