PAGE TWO - THE COUGAR CRY, NOVEMBER 15, 1984
Editorial
Recently, I have taken on the
major task of becoming editor of
the COUGAR CRY. Needless to
say this was unexpected, especially
this soon, and took this mild-
mannered college transfer student
by surprise. Though I have had
some experience with my high
school paper, THE RAMPAGE
of Starmount High. I hardly felt
that I was qualified for a position
such as editor of the college paper.
Hesitantly, I accepted the offer,
even though I was already a tutor
in the Special Services program.
Of course, after I found I had a
twenty-five credit hour course load
during next quarter, this rookie
began to sweat. Obviously I’m no
Clark Kent, so I'll be needing a
little help bearing the burden.
I ask you, the students and
faculty of WCC, to assist me.
There is no way the present staff
and I can cover all the events
without your help. You are
welcome to present suggestions or
even join the staff of the COUGAR
CRY. It was once said that “the
pen is mighter than the sword”and
here is your chance to prove it. Of
course, we must reserve the right to
edit your stories and thereby keep
myself out of court on criminal
charges, okay? On the serious side,
however, with your help, we can
made the COUGAR CRY the best.
If you would like to join our crazy
group or have any suggestions,
please contact your editor, Bruce
Groce or advisor, Dr. Jo Hendrix,
and by the way. Thanks!
Students Work
For WBTV on
Election Night
Donna Deal, Steve Call, Ginger
lidmisten, and Donald Poplin had
first hand experience on reporting
news of the election returns on
November 6th to channel three.
WB TV, in Charlotte. Donna and
Steve met at the county office
building in Wilkes County and as
returns came in they reported the
results to WBTV. Ginger did the
same in Ashe County while
Donald called in the returns from
Alleghany County. Donna,
Ginger, and Donald are students in
the Radio and Television
Broadcasting program. Steve is in
the College Transfer Program.
These students were paid by
WBTV. Mr. Steve Ohnesorge of
WBTV made arrangements for the
students to work through the
Mathematics and Science
Department.
Whiz Quiz
How knowledgeable are you
about ethnic food?
Take this quiz prepared by New
York’s Board of Education:
1. The bagel originally comes
from which country?
2. Soy sauce comes primarily
from which country?
3. Sauerkraut was first
developed in which country?
4. The croissant had its
beginnings in which country?
5. The peanut comes primarily
from which country?
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Edna Q. Proffit
Edna Q. Proffit
Chair of
Chemistry
Established
The Titmus Foundation, Inc., of
Sutherland, Virginia, has
announced the creation of the
Edna Queener Proffit Chair of
Chemistry at Campbell University.
The announcement was made at
a luncheon on the campus of the
university September 24 in honor
of Mrs. Proffit. Many family
friends and colleagues were
present at the luncheon to help
honor Mrs. Proffit, who taught at
Campbell for 20 years.
The announcement was made by
Edward Titmus, president of the
foundation and a Campbell
alumnus of 1959. “During the time
that I was at Campbell, the person
most influential in redirecting my
life and putting me on the right
track as far as academics are
concerned was Edna Queener
Proffit," 1 itmus said, l itmus was a
Student of Mrs. Proffit and has
“developed an even greater
appreciation for the life and
teaching of Edna Proffit and the
contribution she made to my life
and others who fell under her
tutelage."
Titmus graduated from North
Carolina State University in 1962
with a BS degree in agricultural
economics. He is a present member
of the Dinwittee County School
Board, chairman of the Board of
Deacons of West End Baptist
Church, secretary of the Dinwittee
Ambulance and Rescue Squad and
vice-president of the Virginia
Holstein Association. He is
married to the former Carol
Veazey of Petersburg, who is
assistant principal for instruction
at South Side Elementary School.
They have two children — Edward
III and Kimberly.
The Titmus Foundation is
formed to “establish or maintain,
or to assist in maintaining
corporations, trusts, funds,
foundations, institutions,
organizations, associations or
boards . . . and to promote and
further the advance of the
Christian Religion and its teaching
...” “The foundation was begun
by my grandfather, Richard
Titmus, by putting stock of Titmus
Optical Company into that (the
foundation) in order that these
things could be done,” Titmus
explained.
Titmus Optical Company of
Richmond, Virginia, was started in
1902 and was one of the largest
manufacturers of eye-glasses in the
world and received numerous
awards, locally, nationally and
internationally.
In accepting the establishment
of the Edna Queener Proffit Chair
of Chemistry, Dr. Norman A.
Wiggins, president of the
university, said, “As a result of
Mrs. Proffit’s teaching, lives have
been changed, thinking has been
corrected, and young people have
been directed toward the building
of a better citizenship for the
future. We have all the evidence
that we need of Mrs. Proffit’s
ability to accomplish that greatest
job. Evidence of the talent that has
been cultivated is present today in
her student, Edward Titmus. In his
act of love, he demonstrates
gratitude and he demonstrates
greatness,” Dr. Wiggins added.
Mrs. Proffit taught chemistry
and was advisor to students
training for careers in science at
Campbell. Her husband, the late
Glenn T. Proffit, served as
superintendent of Harnett County
Schools from 1951 to 1966.
Among members of her family
that were present for the occasion
were her son and daughter-in-law.
Dr. and Mrs. William Robert
Proffit, and her grandson Glenn,
of Chapel Hill; Mr. and Mrs.
Charles W. Proffit of Boomer;and
Mr. and Mrs. F. M. David of
Lumberton.
Mrs. Proffit taught at Wilkes
Community College from 1966
until 1973. She was the first
chemistry instructor at the college.
Tutors
By: Bruce Groce
Perhaps you have noticed the
“Free Tutoring” signs posted all
over the campus. Then again,
maybe you have even tried this
Special Services program. Even if
this is the case, the tutors must
maintain a certain professionalism
that doesn’t allow for much
socializing. This group cannot rest
until they reach their goal for
helping you, the students, reach
your goal. You may complete an
entire quarter of tutorial sessions
and know nothing about your
tutor, so let’s go behind the scenes
and meet these students “up close
and personal,”
Rebecca Henderson is a native
of Denton, Texas, where she
graduated from The Selwyn
School, l^ter, she graduated from
Randolph-Macon Woman’s
College with a B.A. degree in
History. Not only does Rebecca
tutor reading, history, and math
but has been teaching sixth grade
for four years.
Unlike Rebecca, Glenda
Shumate’s parents were native
Wilkes Countians. She is a
graduate of Wilkes Central High
School and Wilkes Community
College and has an A.A.S. in
Accounting. After working several
years, Glenda attended North
Carolina State University and
graduated with a B.S. in Rural
Sociology. She specializes in
Accounting, Biology, Sociology,
Psychology, English, Arithmetic,
Algrebra, and other business and
social science courses.
A freshman this year, Robert
Rhymer hails from Lenoir, North
Carolina. He is a 1984 graduate of
West Wilkes High School. He is
Herman Norman
Staff Profile
W.C.C. has a new addition to its
staff. He is Mr. Herman Norman,
the new student activities
coordinator. Mr. Norman
graduated from Forbush High
School in 1969. He graduated from
Appalachian State University in
1973 with a major in Health and
P.E. and later got his masters in
1975 at ASU in school
administration.
After completion of college, Mr.
Norman taught at Brogden Jr.
High. There he coached football,
basketball, and taught for three
years. He then moved to
Starmount High School where he
taught special education. While at
Starmount, he coached football,
track, and wrestling. He was
chosen Northwest 3-A Conference
coach of the year for 2 years in
enrolled in the College Transfer
Program and plans to further his
education at Appalachian State
University. Robert tutors in
Accounting, Economics, and Pre-
Calculus.
A sophomore, Gwen Troyer was
born in San Luis Obispo,
California. She graduated from El
Cajon Valley High School in San
Diego. After attending San Diego
State University, Gwen moved to
Wilkes Community College to
enroll in the College Transfer
Program. She plans to transfer to
Appalachian and now tutors in the
areas of Enghsh, Math, and
Accounting.
Also a sophomore. Lane
Simcox is a native of Yadkin
County. He is currently enrolled in
the Electronic Engineering
program. After some further
education, he hopes to obtaina job
in the electronics lield. l ane works
in the areas of Basic Electronics
and Criminal Justice.
Another native of Yadkin
County, Bruce Groce is a recent
graduate of Starmount High
School. He is currently a freshman
enrolled in the Computer Science
Transfer Program. Bruce plans to
transfer in one or two years to N.C.
State for degrees in Computer
Science and Computer Engineer
ing. He specializes in math through
Calculus, Geography, and
Chemistry.
leading this rag-tag fugitive
group is Dr. Barbara Holt, who
currently resides in Yadkin
County. She is responsible for
uniting this multi-state group and
training them to serve well in the
Special Services program.
Whether you ever need them or
not, you know that they are well
equipped to handle your problems.
still coaching a very good football
team at Starmount until the end of
the season.
Mr. Norman has been married
to Sandy for 6 years. They have
two sons. Steel who is 2iA and
Chance who is 8 weeks old.
Mr. Norman has been vern busy
since coming to W'.C.C. Some of
his projects are getting another
ping-pong table, a red-neck
country and western day for
November 28, and he is trying to
get a weight room.
Other than coaching, Mr.
Norman enjoys tennis and his '67
corvette. He also enjoys working
out with weights since he was a
freshman in college. Mr. Norman
is a great addition to the staff at
W.C.C.
by Reggie Hill
track and wrestling. Presently he is