Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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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

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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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Community Center How About The Entertainment? he variety of entertainment that has been scheduled at the Walker Community Center shows that the management team arranges the entertainment so that all different tastes are in- cluded for the students and for the people in the community. The management team, Mr. Bud Mayes, Mrs. Betty Thomp- son, and Mr. Bob Johnson are three very busy people. Mr. Mayes is the chairperson of the team. The center is widely used for meetings by the local businesses. The center has portable parti- tions that divides the lobby area ,ZWZBQ Z.. fQZ,!'fZWZ,5?a77 ? into rooms for use by different groups ranging in size from 15 to 300 people. The shows are all presented in the Nan Davis VanEvery Audi- torium. The 1131 capacity audi- torium was made possible from an endowment from Mrs. VanEvery. Some of the shows that all have enjoyed this year are the Circus Royale, and the ever pop- ular Jerry Reid. There were in- ternationally renowned piano players Ferrante and Teicher. As shown, the Center presents a good time for all ages. A statue and small garden have been constructed ln front of the Walker Center in memory of Hal Burgess Hawkins, Jr. 10 - .IAWCC