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Page 3 The Clarion Wednesday, December 11,1985 Dr. Dunstan—“What a Guy! by Michelle Martin One of the most popular eachers at Brevard College is )r, Will Dunstan. Although he las been teaching for only five fears, he has a wealth of ex- )erience behind him. He receiv- jd his bachelors’ degree in leligion from the University of (orth Carolina at Chapel Hill; a nasters’ degree in religion from he University of Tulsa; a nasters’ degree in history from JNC-Chapel Hill, and a doctrate n history from Carnegie-Mellon Jniversity. In addition, he has )een engaged recently in wstdoctoral study and research it such universities as Harvard ind Chapd Hill. Before studying for his doc trate, Dr. Dunstan was the editor if Virginia Cavalcade, a listorical magazine published by he Virginia State Library in lichmond. After completing his iraduate education, Dr. Dunstan lecame an editor for the National Archives in Washington D.C. )uring this time he published Kveral scholarly articles, and he idited a number of books for the fational Archives. While living Washington D.C., Dr. Dunstan eceived a citation from the U.S. ’reasury Department for a noney-saving plan that, accor- ing to the certificate of award, nade a “noteworthy contribution the effective and efficient operation of the Treasury.” Dr. Dunstan met Dr. Jacob C. Jartinson, who was then the resident of Brevard College, at a It. Andrew Society Banquet (here Dr. Martinson was the eatured speaker. Later, Dr. lartinson offered Dr. Dunstan a osition on the teaching staff at Irevard College. Dr. Dunstan njoys teaching immensely. He now teaches several courses of western civilization, British history, U S. history, and art ap preciation. He was an undergraduate at UNC-Chapel Hill when Dr. Dunstan decided that he would like to teach. He was impressed by his religion professors who taught religion in a scholarly and an objective manner; just as one would expect any other academic subject to be taught. When asked about his philosophy of education, Dr. Dimstan replied that he was very impressed by a statement that one of his history professors made last summer on the first day of class at Harvard. The pro fessor told the class, “You will be rewarded in this class more for diligence than for brilliance.” Dr. Dunstan enjoys working with students to help them achieve thier academic potential. He is much more pleased by a student who struggles to master a course than by a student who has an ex cellent memory and makes a good grade without much effort. Dr. Dunstan was born in Elizabeth City on the coast of North Carolina. He collects anti que radios, phonographs, and records and even owns a 1913 Edison phonograph and a 1924 Sparton radio. In additon, he makes Santa Claus cassette tapes for children in which he portrays Santa guiding listeners on a tour of the North Pole. Dr. Dunstan is a teacher who knows how to be a true friend. His subtle sense of humor, his concern for students, and his stimulating lectures make his classes one of the most rewarding experiences that a student can have at Brevard College. Dr. Will Dunstan !*^Peer pressure cont.R%«^ nother justification is the old rgument about being called an itcast or a chicken-no one wants lat. The real fear for many is 8ing friends or having to say oodbye to that special someone. Drugs, such as marijuana, co- line, alcohol,, and many more in create a real problem. For sample, all of one’s friends are ling drugs and they encourage le to try it. What should one do? Or maybe one’s new flame is feating a hotter fire than what is ready for, and they give the d line, “if you love me you’ll do What should be done? First, scide if it’s worth it. Everyone a different set of standards opinions of what is right and fong Second, one should decide it is really what one wants to '■ Can the effects be handled? an one deal with the possible itcome? Lastly, one should con fer one’s relationship with the Sfson(s) who is encouraging ’s self to do something one t sure of. The issue isn’t whether drugs, cohol, pre-marital sex, or latever is right or wrong. These are typical problems that all teens must face at one time or another. Teenagers must be ready to make the decisions when they feel they have the right ones for themsleves. Friends’ advice is not always wrong, but friends should accept a friend for what he is and not just because he con forms with them. The most im portant thing to remember is that everyone should be his own per son. le Explore a coral reef in Tropical Marine Biology. Discover the fascinating creatures of the fring ing reefs, barrier reefs, lagoons, turtle grass beds, and mangrove swamps of ST. Ann’s Bay, Jamaica, in a relaxed learning atmosphere and at an affordable price. Location: Hofstra University Marine Laboratory, St. Ann’s Bsy»Jsniflica. Date; March 15-23, 1986 (Spring Break). Sponsor: Biology Department, Brevard College. Leader: Dr. Bill Brower. Alcohol— Friend or Foe? by Anne-Marie Pressler Believe me, drinking and driv ing don’t mix!! On June 1st, of this year, I became aware of how drinking and driving can end a friendship, tear apart families, and ruin lives. This is my story. Tanya Dunnican and Lewis Hobby were looking forward to graduating Friday from Oak Ridge High School in Orlando, Florida. Tanya and Lewis had been dating about 6 months and were looking forward to atten ding college together in the fall. They were both anxious to begin their lives. Yet, 6 days before graduation, instead of planning graduation parties, their parents would be planning their funerals. Tanya and Lewis were killed ear ly Saturday morning when their car was struck from behind by another vehicle. The collision caused Tanya’s 1983 Chevette to flip and burst into flames. Tanya and Lewis we^e pronounced dead at the scene. The occupants of the other car, Michael Timbs and Twyla Lawson, both of Orlando, had minor injuries. Later, Tanya and Lewis’ parents would find out lhat the driver brthe other car was driving on a suspended license and was intoxicated. This would be his 2nd offense. Unfor tunately, after all the pain this man has inflicted on both families and friends, he will not be justly punished for the deaths of my 2 friends. Today, Michael Timbs faces a sentence of 3 to 6 years in prison. To justify thay^ would serve 3 years for Tanya’s life and 3 for Lewis’^ maybe even less. This confuses me, hurts me, and builds an undescribable rage in me to think that this man can take the lives of 2 people and the state of Florida feels that taking 3 to 6 years of this man’s life is a just punish ment. IS THIS JUSTICE???? I don’t feel that it is. Fortunately, DWI laws all over . the nation are being changed. Harsher laws have been established and are being strictle enforced. Although it’s too late for Tanya and Lewis, these new laws could save the lives of many other people^ In the state of North Carolina, punishment for a DWI conviction ranges from 24 hours in jail or a 30-day loss of driving priveleges and a $100.00 fine to a mandatory minimum of 14 days and up to two years in jail and a fine of $2,000.00. This bill has been pass ed to try and reduce the growing number of traffic fatalities caus ed by drunken drivers. Former Buncombe County District At torney Donald C. Brown thinks that society’s attitude will have to change. Attitudes are already changing through groups such as Mothers Against Drunk Driv ing and Students Against Driving Drunk. Did you know that if you are a minor caught purchasing alcoholic beverages that you are guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine up to five hundred dollars and/or imprison ment of up to 6 months? If you are a person over the lawful age helping a minor to purchase alcohol you can be fined up to 2 thousand dollars and/or im prisoned up to 2 years? In each case of a DWI conviction there are different punishment levels. Level 1 being the harshest down to level 5 which is the most le nient. A list of the levels and the^descrintipn is as follows: Level one-fined up to 2 thousand dollars and sentenced to prison up to 2 years. Level two-fined up to 1 thousand dollars and sentenced to prison up to 1 year. Level three-fined up to 5 hundred dollars and sentenced to prison up to six months. Level four-fined up to 250 dollars and sentenced to prison up to 120 days. Level five-fined up to 1 hundred dollars and sentenced to prison up to 60 days. Each of these levels coincide with the circumstances in each DWI case. These are just the basic uniform guidelines. What makes a police officer think that you have been drink ing? According to Detective Chuck Hutcheson of the Brevard Police Department, there are many factors which contribute to a policeman’s decision to pull a car over on the suspicion of dnmk driving. These are just a few: DDriving too slow. 2)A car weaving in and out of lanes. 3)Stopping a car 1 or even 2 car lengths before a red light. 4)Driving too fast. 5)Using poor judgment while turning corners. If a person is stopped for any reasons and the officer feels that this person has been drinking, he will ask the person to take a breathalizer test. If the person refuses, his license will be revok ed for a period of 12 months. If the person agrees to take the test, the officer escorts the person to the police station where the test is administered. Before proceeding with the test, papers must be signed and a series of coordina tion tests are given. After this has been completed, he can be given a chemical analysis. If the apparatus registers below 10, the person may be kept up to four hours until the alcohol content in his blood has lowered, if it registers higher than 10, a person can be kept up to 24 hours. In the state of North Carolina, 10 per cent alcohol in the body is toomuch. It is estimated that the alcohol content drops an ounce every hour. ' Everyone’s metabolism is different, therefore it takes some people longer than others to rid their systems of the alcohol. Detective Hutcheson says, “If we crack down from the start, we can save lives and property. The law is in the best inter^t of the people.” Drinking and driving is a serious problem in which the out comes affect us all. Don’t make the same mistake Michael Timbs made. He may be getting off with a slap of the wrist, but he is the one that must live with the fact that he ended 2 teenagers’ lives. A life is a precious thing to waste For everyone’s sake, don’t drink and drivi Pictured above left to right; Dr. Merrill Miller, Professor Ray Fisher, Dr Billy Greer at a reception in honor of the Greers. Mrs. Joyce Miller, Mrs. Greer and Photo Courtesy of Pertelote
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