I The WCC vol. 11 Spring CAMPUS VOICE Wayne Community College, Goldsboro, NC 27533^8002 May 3, 1999 Dental hygiene student selected Miss WCC By STEPHANIE WALLACE and AMANDA DURHAM Kiinberly Hatfield was crowned Miss WCC on March 27, 1999, in the school's Lecture Hall before an audience of about 3 00 people. The Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored the event. The theme for this year's pageant was "A Celebration of Women." Contestants and their majors included Kimberly Hatfield, associate in science; Truphenia Michelle Kelley, dental hygiene; Felicia Bond, human services technology. Also Melissa Garrison, medical assisting; Brandi Bedford, nursing; Tammy Evans, legal secretary; Tivette Davis, nursing; Brandi Wade, social work; and Heather Dills, associate in science. To be eligible for Miss WCC, students filled out an application and attended interviews and workshops. They also upheld all regulations and standards the SGA has established, according to Shelboni Daye, coordinator for the event. Judges held interviews with the contestants before the pageant began. Judges included Elizabeth Barnes of the City of Goldsboro; Bill Barnes with Hamilton Funeral Home; Stephen Johnson, Student Government President, Coastal Carolina Community College; and Davina Roberts, manager of The Bath and Body Shop. Arcina Dixon served as Pageant Auditor. Contestants modeled active wear, career wear, and evening wear along with performing their talents. Hatfield sang "Can't Help Loving That.Man.of Mine" for the talent portion of the pageant. As Miss WCC, Hatfield must visit one high school per semester to help with recruitment and attend an SGA Conference. She must also keep a scrapbook of her reign as Miss WCC. Bill Bennett, English instructor, served as master of ceremonies, and students Cheyenne Corbitt and Antoinne Darring managed lights and sound. Great show, SGA and all contestants! Kimberly Hatfield, Miss WCC 1999 PHOTOS: STEPHANIE WALLACE Three named Employees-of-theYear By GINGER L. FOSS During the WCC Christmas party for all employees, 3 staff members were recognized for their hard work by being named Employees- of-the-Year, each receiving a $500 check which the Foundation of WCC provided and a plaque. Curtis Shivar, Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs; Frances Allen, Secretary to Curtis Shivar; and Melvin Boykin, Groundskeeper; have a combined service to WCC of 65 years. The 3 were nominated for the honor by their peers. Then an off- campus committee reviewed the nomination forms and selected the. prize winners. Frances Allen said, "Special thanks to the Foundation and to WCC for establishing a way to recognize and congratulate employees." President Edward H. Wilson, Jr. announced the recipients and Jimmie Edmundson presented the checks and plaques. See photo page 2 All smiles and trophies are (1 to r) Brandi Bedford, first mnner up; Kimberly Hatfield, Miss WCC 1999; and Truphenia Kelley, second runner up.

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