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H E CLARION THE VOICE Of BREVARD COLLEGE STUDENTS Volume 45 THE CLARION Edition 6 1978 Commencement Activities Announced Brevard, N.C. — A weekend of graduation activities have been scheduled for Brevard College on May 13 and 14. Commencement speakers will be Dr. Waights G. Henry, Jr., President of LaGrange College, LaGrange, Ga. and the Reverend A. Mitchell Faulkner, Executive Director, Council for Higher Education, Western North Carolina Conference, The United Methodist Church. Dr. Henry will address the graduating class of 1978 at 2:00 p,m. on Sunday, May 14, in Boshamer Gymnasium. As in recent years, a capacity at tendance of parents and friends is expected to share in the highlight and culmination of the academic year, when some 160 students will be awarded degrees. Dr. Henry has been president of LaGrange College since 1948 and will become Chancellor on July 1, 1978. His preparation originally was for the Methodist niinistry. He attended Emwy University, Birminghan Southern College, the Chandler School of Theology, Yale Divinity School and Yale Graduate School. He served three pastorates in North Georgia. For four years prior to going to LaGrange he was Executive Secretary of The Board of Education of the North Georgia Conference of The Methodist Church. He has served his local com munity as past president of LaGrange Concert Association; on the executive committee of LaGrange Chamber of Com merce; past chairman of LaGrange United Fund; past president of LaGrange Rotary Club; past chairman of Troup County Red Cross; board of directors of Chattahoochee Valley Art Association and chairman of LaGrange Bicen tennial Celebration Commission. On the state level he is past president of Georgia Association of Colleges; past president of Georgia Foundation for In dependence Colleges) the board of directors of Georgia Higher Educaion Facilities Com mission; on the plarming com mittee of the Governor’s Con ference on Education; past president of the Association of f|rivate Colleges and Univer sities in Ga. He serves on the Franklin D. Roosevelt Warm Springs Memorial Commission 3nd the President’s Advisory Commission of the Medical College of Ga. Dr. Henry is listed in Who’s ^0 in America, Who’s Who in the South and Southwest and Who’s Who in Methodism. He is married to the former Mamie Lark and has two sons, one daughter, and eight gran- children. On Saturday, May 13, the Alumni Lunchoen will be held at 1:00 p.m. in A. G. Myers Dining Hall. The Reverend Mitchell Faulkner, Executive Director, Council for Higher Education, Western North Carolina Con ference, the United Methodist Church, will be the speaker. He graduated from Brevard College in 1937 and continued his education at Wofford College, Candler School of Theology, Emory University, and High Point College. He has served as parish minister in the Western North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church in Charlotte, Lexington, Shelby, Eden, Concord, Pineville and Union County, N. C. He also served as Chaplain in the U.S.A.F. in the South Pacific theater for twenty eight months. He is married to the former Eunice L. Arnold of Lexington and they have three children. The Baccalaureate Sermon will be in the First United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 14, at 11:00 a.m. The Fine Arts Division will present a concert in Dunham Auditorium Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., followed by a reception honoring the graduates and their parents. Nancy Gottron receives Presidential Award from President Jacob C. Martinson. Ninety Students Honored At Awards Day Dr. Waights Henry, Jr. Reverend A. Mitchell Faulkner p. On Wednesday, April 19, 1978, ninety awards were presented to various students of Brevard College at this year’s edition of the Honors and Awards Day. In addition, twenty-three new Big Sisters were “tapped” to replace the present Sophonore meinbers who will be advancing to a new stage in their lives, whatever that may be. To begin the program in Dunham auditorium, the Concert Band of Brevard College played three marches by Henry Fillmore, “Americans We,” “The Footlifter,” and “His Honor.” The processional of the school’s faculty followed as ths teachers and professors entered the room resplendent in their academic regalia. The band, at this instant, struck up “The Sheffordshire Regiment,” by Kenneth Whitcomb. After a welcoming oration by Mrs. Sarah Beard, the invocation was given by Chaplin C. Edward Roy, followed by Mr. Ed Cun ningham, who served as the Master of Ceremonies. Mr. Cunningham explained the procedure of the awards and then began the task of presenting the scholarly prizes. Nancy Gottron gave the awards to Social Board members Beth Bostic and Joan Wynn, for deserved participation, and one to Peggy Mudd who, although not on the Board, was instrumental throughout the year. Dean of Admissions, Robert McClendon, honored Walter Munroe, Matt GUson, and Freta Idol for serving as Student Ambassadors. The Phi Theta Kappa organization recognized Matt Gilson and Pat Maney “for strong support.” Kathy (doodling was awarded for leadership and the service distinction went to Keith Carroll. Intramural sports bestowed Marsha West and Dan Hodges the awards for team management of the womens’ and mens’ teams, respectively.. In divisual trophies were presented to Melanie Gochnauer and Mike Ellis, For the most points scored by a team, the honors went to Upper Jones and Lower Greene dormitories. Patti Bumgarner, Mark Fairman, and David Snead were judged by the Tornado Club to have the best school spirit. Dean Margaret Houk represented the SUL as she presented the award for the most valuable member to Chip Tate. Robert Auslander was the most dependable member, it was determined. The non-members who did the most for the school were Keith Carroll, Julie Cromer, and Blake Martinson. The staff awards for the Pertelote went to Ann Burgess and Freta Idol. Sandra Monteith received the Editor’s award. Sam Cope presented the Masquer’s Club plaques to Luke Osteen and Melanie Johnson for their outstanding contributions to drama. The Physics award went to Claude Davis, the (organic) Chemistry prize to Jeffrey Taylor, and the recognitions for academic excellence to Clyda Dare Gaither and Qeve Reese. In the Humanities division, Qyda Dare Gaither won the Intermediate French award, while Robin Kilgo and Sally Groover earned the Spanish language prizes. Other honors went to Tom Lail in American Literature, Cathy Varner in British Literature, Cleve Reese and Melanie Gochnauer in English Literature, and Wes Denton for his creative abilities in the Chiarosctiro. Cathy Varner received the award for Jour nalism, while Linda Cain caught the “newcomer’s” honor in that field* Dr. John Upchurch presented the Fine Arts division awards. In art, Carla Snell won, while in music the following students were recognized: Tim Adams, Woody Cowan, Dowell Idol, Kim Jones, Mike Wallace, David Williamson, Rod Lowery, Steve Barefoot, Tim Gunter, Mark Hatley, Joan Meadows, and Terri Power. Gene Lovely served as presenter of the award for highest average in three semesters to Jan Busse for Economics and Accounting. The American History award went to Gordon Bostic. After the Chamber Singers performed three beautiful songs (“Never My Love,” “Hum mingbird,” and “Evergreen”), Dean Morris Wray recognized the Big Sisters, the Honor RoU, the Dean’s List students. Phi Theta Kappa, and those in Who’s (continued to page 3)
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