Wilkes Community College - Cougar Yearbook (Wilkesboro, NC)

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3 ff? Dreams Have Gro n History Cf WCC ilkes Community College has experienced many changes in the years since the college began. Many dreams and aspirations have been accomplished since the idea for a community college was planned. 1963 -- The Community College Act was passed by the North Carolina Gen- eral Assembly. 1965 -- The first Board of Trustees were sworn into office, the name Wilkes Community college was adopted, and Dr. Howard Thompson was elected as first president. 1966 -- The first one year diploma pro- gram began. Students were admitted to full-time status in Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Programs. 1967 - The first graduation exercises for LPN were held. There were ten graduates. The Cougar Cry, Wilkes Community College's official newspa- per, was founded. 1969 -- Dr. Howard Thompson was inaugurated and the new facilities on Collegiate Drive were dedicated. 1970 - WCC became a member of the Southern Association of Colleges and became fully accredited. 1975 - The first evening College Transfer cluster was offered. 1977 - Dr. David Daniel assumed the duties as president. 1978 - Formal inauguration of Dr. David Daniel as President of Wilkes Community College and dedication of the Technical Arts and Power Mechanics Buildings. These milestones began the history of what is now Wilkes Community College. if 1 I . fa .3 Y. it .1 A . 1' '- 5 F . time 't rf .. 1 x xg' lx, 6 s-nu-md ,iss,.,a,E F- A 7'-,ee A 1 ,, gb., --A is 5. ., .,g A- K, M t, 1-page QNX 'NS' -siftffglyqng 5 W' NWN nigrmq v. . '1as,sf ' M Q- -Sei aa.-t.xsrm asa..-s' .. wa. r 3, f. . . . , , -A 9 'Le IU,gjbf- - It ,sg Q , tial The construction of the storage area was begun in The Technical Arts building located at the top ofthe gf: fig sv- ., - Q tg -A s .g sf' W . 1977 and completed the same year. ll0 stairs behind Thompson Hall was completed in 1 ' 7 Y . 4, 1'-fa, Me,-.s-Q5Ei g,,..5 G 1978. f - ,-P. QQ.. 'H' . dsl'-: - -',,, ' tb... Old Campus f

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The first buildings as they looked before shrubbery and flowers were planted. e . ,T ,wiv f if ' . M L-..1.i.1i5f ggglcw 73 if ...E ,mx , ,M ,-, '- f 'f 'Pr-:x lXAltwf'x. View of Thompson, Hayes, and Lovette Halls before the grounds around them were completed in 1969. Thompson Hall under construction in 1968. D Howard Thompson, the first president of WCC, gan his work before the buildings were started. 2 g Old Campus far-,,,,.. ,- ,,,f-' T505 .aff .ff Power Mechanics building was completed in 1978.

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short History Of wcc 1 Students Proud f College ecently, many changes have taken place at Wilkes Com- munity College. We are very proud of the additions that were made to our campus over the last eight years. The campus has be- come one of the most beautiful in the state and has even been de- clared an official state tourist attraction. 1979 - The beautification of the steps and gardens linking Thompson Hall and the Techni- cal Arts Building. Greenhouses number l, 2, and 3 were completed. 1980 - The Headhouse for the Horticulture Department and the Hydroponics Greenhouse were constructed. Major land- scaping took place and nature trails were constructed. A three bedroom house was built by the students in the Building Con- struction Program. 1981 - The James Larkin Pearson Library was constructed and dedicated. The John A. Walker Community Center pro- ject was started. 1983 - The Wilkes Community College Alleghany Center was established. 1984 - The John A. Walker Community Center opened with a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception. The opening perfor- mance on Saturday, August 8, in the Nan Davis VanEvery Audi- torium featured Gordon Mac Rae and Anna Maria Albergh- etti. The Wilkes Community College North Wilkesboro Cen- ter was established. 1985 - WCC's 20th Anniversa- ry. The Wilkes Community Col- lege Ashe County Center was established. Wilkes Community College . . . youive come a long way!! 1' twi w ' . ' ii'-1i'? 'fl ' ' Jlllffiz -5! i I lie? , 4 1. ,lr ii .M 1:1 .L A ,,'- 5' . '-. ,J-. The greenhouses are an important area of learning for the students in the Hayes Hall is the location of the HORTICULTURE Department. Lab, and WSIF Radio Station. 4 - Campus ,ef 'ff . RFLLZ .- 3 l Math and Science Dept., Bookstore. Dental '