Four grads appointed
to various positions
Discussing the presentation for "Horizons in
Business" by Douglas Coton, right, are Mrs.
Dorothy Wallace, chairman of the Department
of Business, and Dr. Bruce E. Whitaker. Caton,
a successful Virginia businessman, spoke to
college and high school students on "Qualities
to Make You Successful in Business."
Qualities needed for success
in business outlined by speaker
A Virginia businessman shared
with high school and college
students who attended Chowan’s
recent “Horizons in Business”
program the “secrets” that have
helped him to build a business em
pire.
Douglas Caton of Charlottesville,
a former U.S. Army combat
paratrooper who combines
backgrounds in business and law,
spoke in Turner Auditorium in Mc
Dowell Columns on 10 “Qualities to
Make You Successful in Business.”
Caton received his B.S. in com
merce from the University . of
Virginia and juris doctor from the
University of Virginia School of
Law. He is a member of the
Virginia Bar and a colonel in the
U.S. Army Reserve.
Successful Businessman
Caton “is either the sole owner
or has a substantial interest in over
2,000 units of apartments, duplexs,
and houses,”according to Mrs.
Dorothy Wallace, chairman of the
Department of Business that spon
sors the annual “Horizons in
Business.”
Caton also owns Mark Glick In
teriors, an interior decorating
firm, and two radio stations, AM
and FM, in Lynchburg, Va. He is
the largest stockholder and a
member of the Board of Directors
of Guaranty Savings and Loan.
Caton listed the 10 quaUties as
follows;
Ten Important Qualities
1. Acquiring English, math and
computer skills.
2. Perseverance. He said
television is a negative influence
since it jumps quickly from scene
to scene. “You can’t give up
because you can’t master a subject
in one hour. Stick with it until
you’ve solved the problem. Be
flexible. Don’t let criticism throw
you off from persevering. If you
give up, you give up your chance to
be successful.”
3. Knowing how to handle ad
versity. “Everything is not a bed of
roses. Don’t let fear of failure
prevent you from tackling a job.
This is the greatest fear of young
people,” he said. “Everyone
makes mistakes—everyone has
adversity. You have to learn to
overcome them.” He said that
even though life has its rough
moments, “everyone can enjoy the
rewards we have” such as our
family, taking a day off to go
fishing, and appreciating our job
and good health.
4. Learning to be a team player.
“Leam how you fit into your team.
Do all you can to maximize your
potential. Have respect for
authority. We all have a boss,” he
said, explaining that the “public”
is his boss.
“Self-control is important. Con
trol your emotions. This persm
shows maturity and moves up.”
5. Postponing gratification. He
told the students to set up their
goals and then be willing to delay
getting something they want. He
said they may have to choose bet
ween such things as getting a car
or going to college, dating their
girlfriend or boyfriend or studying
for an exam. He told them to set up
both weekly short range goals and
long range goals. “Ask yourself
where you want to be in five years,
in 10 years. You want to work hard
now and postpone gratification or
you will never be successful. ”
6. Honesty. He told the students
to be honest “to yourself, co
workers, and employer.” He said
he has known of people who have
thrown away a bright future with a
company by stealing an item they
easily could have purchased. He
also said that goals can be in
compatible, such as wanting to
make $5 million and live in a small
town and work 8-5.
7. Work. “How you perform and
not how you talk is important.” He
said they will be judged on their
“AQ—accomplishment quotient.”
“We need a work ethic in our coun
try,” he added.
8. Good health. Caton said this in
cludes diet, saying no to drugs, and
good mental health.He said
spiritual beliefs and the support of
the family sustain the successful
person.
9. The wiU to win. “The will to
win—to be successful—is
everything in life. If you have the
will to win you can do anything. ’ ’
10. Generosity. “You need to
give something back. ” He said that
obligation will lead people to sup
port colleges, hospitals, libraries,
museums and other worthy
causes. “Help the greater com
munity, not just your own in
terests.” He said by giving “we
show our gratefulness and belief in
the system that has enabled us to
be successful.”
Following his address, several
students asked Caton for advice
concerning their chosen careers.
Mrs. Wallace and President Bruce
E. Whitaker noted that Caton’s
speech was very worthwhile in
motivating the students to strive
for success.
A reporter asked Caton the role
women have to play as managers.
Caton replied, “Women make very
good managers. They are willing
to start at the bottom and work up.
The achievements of former
students and graduates is one way
to measure how successful a col
lege is in preparing its students for
entry into the market place and
adult world.
Chowan, this fall, received in one
week, news of former students
receiving appointments as a high
school principal, high school foot
ball head coach, and director of
county social services.
Jack B. Jones, who graduated
magna cum laude from Chowan, is
the new Hertford County director
of Social Services. He also has
bachelor’s and master’s degrees
from East Carolina University.
A Kinston native, Jones came to
Hertford County from a similar
position in Hyde County. He also
served as a social worker in Martin
County.
The new principal at West Mon
tgomery High School is Fred W.
Davis, who was educated at
Chowan, Campbell University and
East Carolina University. He was
previously assistant principal at
Western Harnett High School. The
40-year-old Roanoke Rapids native
also taught at Ben Haven School at
Olivia.
B. T. Chappell has assumed the
head coaching duties at Ayden-
Grifton High School.
An Ayden native, Chappell
coached for the past three years at
Ayden Middle School where his
football, basketball and baseball
teams compiled a combined 65-12
record.
He is also a graduate of East
Carolina University. Chappell also
taught and coached at B. F. Grady
Junior High School in Duplin Coun
ty and Hobbton High School. His
teams have produced numerous
conference and district champion
ships.
Annual All-Star Football
Game features 11 Braves
By TOM APPENZELLER
The Coastal Conference
sophomore All-Stars played Dec. 5
in the James G. Garrison Football
Stadium before an excited crowd
and over 50 interested college
scouts. On a bright, clear and crisp
afternoon, the North All-Stars
defeated their Southern counter
parts 20 to 7 in the 15th annual con
test.
The All-Stars, who had one day
to put in an offense and a defense,
played a very spirited and ag
gressive game. A few of the tackles
were heard in the Columns
building during the intense defen
sive struggle, but in the end it was
mistakes that decided the out
come. Three interceptions, four
fumbles and several costly
penalties spelled defeat for the
South AUnStars and victory for the
North.
Chowan was represented in the
contest by 11 sophomores and
assistant coach Jim Garrison.
Tight end Chuck Haislip had 2
receptions for 31 yards to set up the
only South touchdown. Tackle
David Bulmer, guard Brian Uzzo,
center Owen Belton, and fullback
Eric Wallace all started while split
end Forris Fulford alternated for
the South squad.
Defensively, tackle Martin
Williams was selected a team cap
tain and finished the day with 7
tackles. Strong safety Leon
This is very important. Some men
believe they should start at the top
but this isn’t realistic. A manager
needs to know the jobs of the
people under him and what they’re
up against. There’s no better way
than going through the
organization from the bottom your
self.”
He predicted that in the future
many women will hold positions as
manager.
Whitehead had 9 tackles, tackle
Scott Hardee also had 9 tackles,
linebacker Tony Bennett had 4
tackles and 1 fumble recovery
while defensive end Tim McDuffie
had two quarterback sacks, as the
defensive players from Chowan all
played well.
The 11 Chowan football players
all performed well in the All-Star
game and will all have a chance to
continue their careers at senior
colleges.
College choir,
stage band
in concert
The Chowan College Choir and
Stage Band presented its annual
fall concert on Dec. 8 in Daniel
Recital HaU.
The program featured seasonal
and Christmas music as well as
nm-Christmas music, according to
Dr. James M. Chamblee, chair
man of the Fine Arts Department
and the choir’s director.
He said the Stage Band, directed
by Professor Bob Brown, played
“some old standards from the big
band era as well as seasonal
music.” Chamblee said these in
cluded “Boogie Blues,” “In the
Mood,” “I’ll Be Home for
Christmas,” and “White
Christmas.”
Chamblee said the choir’s con
cert ranged from familiar and not-
so-familiar carols to standard
choral popular music. He said the
choir also played a variety of other
music including a setting of an old
American folk song, one piece of
music from a Russian liturgy, and
several pieces from Broadway and
movies.
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