Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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ur ardens Gardens Attract Tourist To Campus his year's new addition to the campus is one that fo- cuses attention on the beauty of all the gardens. The Maggie McEntire Visitor's Center Dedi- cation ceremony was held on September 22, 1987. The new Visitor's Center displays a map illustrating where each garden is located and where future gar- dens are planned. At the center of the campus is the Ruth V. Colvard Rose Gar- den. The fountain at the center of this garden connects the Visi- tor's Center and the Sara Mills Japanese Garden, located be- tween Thompson and Hays Halls. Many wildflowers adorn the one mile walking track near the tennis courts. The Richard B. Johnson Sr. Family Gardens are located between the upper and lower campuses. On September 11, 1987, the Arlee B. Andrews Landscaping at WCC adds a wide variety of colors to campus. Flowers are in bloom almost year-round. -5 Gardens Garden located in front of the Community Center was dedicated. The garden consists of a vari- ety of flowers centered by a Bradford Pear Tree. The Robert Hayes McNeil Garden is located to the right of the Woodland Trail. This trail leads from the greenhouse area to the one mile walking track where the 200 year old cabin is being restored. The Hal Haw- kins Memorial Gardens are be- tween the James Larkin Pearson Library and the John A. Walker Center. These gardens and the various others already exist at Wilkes Community. Others planned in- clude a French Cafe Garden and an English Formal Garden. The gardens add beauty to our cam- pus, and attract many tourists to our area.

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WCC President Dr. Daniel looks on as Former Governor Bob Scott speaks at the opening ofthe Alleghany Senior Citizen Center. fvlr. Scott is now President of the Department of Community Colleges. The Wilkes Community College symbol is proud- ly displayed on all campus materials. f t ,?N'..'-'-T 'f-T-.Z-,. it ,, Eeqrevi i -1 2 li E 2- ....f vtf ffZ,17, c,f,k55'5' ...Q M .asf 19,2 , ..... tx-' f i g ' ...,.... L .1 2 - 1, , Q kwaw w li mem W' fra QW A -2 WW' , J North Carolina is the home of fifty-eight communi- ty colleges. Wilkes is denoted above as number 57. 25th Anniversary - 7

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One of the first things that visitors to WCC notice is the fountain in the center ofthe campus. Surrounded by a rose garden, the fountain is a compliment to the grounds. The Ruth V. Colvard Rose Garden features roses in a variety of colors. Even late in the fall, roses can be found in full bloom. As one approaches Thompson Hall, the oriental look of the Sara Mills Japanese Garden is a pleasant sight. Gardens - 9