Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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Sophomore Kim Tucker discovers that the lake is z good place to relax and dream of events to come. SGA President Bart Crater desires To be well- endowed with money and be respected. F. ww- Wan. W V - , 'lm' lt -N on ll-.nf Qutgoing sophomore Derek Reeves wants only To finish school, get a good College Transfer student Tracey Owings simply wants To make lots of Job, and have a great family. money, and possibly be a movie star. Student Dreams - 2

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Become President - Of What? Whatis Your Dream? t young ages children dream of and idolize the adults that surround them. They desire to be like their parents or adults they are close to. ,People often ask children what they want to be when they grow up. Many times they reply whatever they are thinking at the moment, and this changes constantly. Girls tend to go through a stage of playing teacher, nurse, secre- tary, or mommyg while boys lean toward a race car driver, pilot, ballplayer, or scientist. Children do not worry about the work it takes to reach their goals. They believe that they can be whatever they want to be. College students are working toward the same thought, they are just closer to the situation. They are trying to answer the question What will you be when ' ' . '7f,7 I V , I. J, ,,m.: ' 5 ..T?-I... you grow up? by attending classes and attempting to make their dreams come true. Beyond the hopes of being suc- cessful in a profession lie desires that are usually a bit impractical or bordering on fantasy. Most of these dreams can't be accom- plished through a college courseg often they are only accomplished in the mind. Yet those dreams are still exciting to hope for. What are your dreams for the future? Could they be . . . To be- come President of the U.S.? To own a Lamborghini? To receive a Doctorate degree? To have a week with Christie Brinkley? To travel around the world? To pass Calculus or Economics? A night with Tom Cruise? To be filthy rich? Why not . , . That all your dreams come true?? FL mi' Y 'Y ffl ? ia. '1 ' a.. .J ' it A r A96 riffs' 1. Yi i ea? 1 QLQU Sophomore Beth Blackburn wishes To be happy, satisfied, and live in a Alwaysa smiling face on campus Siv Sov has one outstanding dream T mansion. Good Luck, Beth! I2 V --fe Student Dreams meet Don Johnson

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hat sA Freshman? What Is Worse? eing a collegelfreshman meansqt Y l t n t 1. Finally gettingfout of thigh school. h t j th 'Q . 2. Having moreyfreedomsgsyy J 3. Meeting newpeoplepit V 4. Making that hardl decision about Where to goyforlunch. h 5. Starting over. Jas , an underclassman. i ly i . Septentberil, l98l7,ll 500 freshman gotup wondering what the clayxwouldy hold., Probably Vquestlions such? as the these iran? tiyhrough tlheir imiindsgn jW1hat should I wear? y .Will i Iweverl get to .know any of these people? Stu- dents n arrived rapidly as the day began. .They were directed into the auditorium for a welcome 6. Trying to find new Classrooms.f atndildirections about they day. 7. 'Choosing ton thef.basis'of last Thenty hhl. everyone went their sepa- namej what yteacher,Willi be best - rate Ways yearbook picture, for each course. li j Q i.li ID card.y.tuitiony then the 8. Putting the hatdestytlcoursesitQflfr yfd1'6aClCCl.B00kSt01'C + long lines until you are .aiy fl and carrying heavy .books.'Prob- 9. Polishing took. and skills, y 7 10. Hating the etwortltlj'freshrnayn..l l 'ably , cramming for 'exanisi and . Sleepless nights.. But it willall be VN Icoming the freshman I0 FFCShmf1n Oflemalion Many freshmen listen intently as they are instructed D and Introducing Dr. Daniel is Dr. Bob how lo take part m Orlenlatlon Day. Th mpson. I4 -f Freshman Orientation f. tw ulnuusnuannu-said 1