Page 2, THE PILOT, Gardner-Webb College, May 3,1973
The Year of Growth
Final Edition . . . The.last issue of the PILOT goes to press and the
editors and staff sit back with a feeling of mixed emotions. It is this same
feeling of successful exhaustion and saddened excitement that all graduat
ing seniors encounter.
You cannot help but be relieved that there will be no more deadlines and
last minute rushes to finish that assignment, and you want to say “If only
I had known last fall, what I know now.” Certainly this cliche is fitting and
if you do have this inner satisfaction, then the year was invaluable. It
becomes a year of growth when you can say that you learned from your
experiences your successes, and your failures. -
The adademic year will conclude on May 13 with graduation outdoors.
This is a “first” for Gardner-Webb arid exemplifies that the year was a
“first” in many areas. A world premiere was certainly a new experience for
the Gardner-Webb family as well as for Johnny Cash. Pre-registration is a
new phenomen on that eliminates the frustration and struggle of
registration week. The Student Government Association expanded to
include the Student Union Board, and the opening of the coffee house was
an extension of the entertainment circuit. Bulldog fans followed the ‘Dogs
as usual, but the trip to hawaii was a “first” for many fans.
It was a year of growth as the campus exterior appearance changed and
expanded. The dedication of the John R. Dover Jr. Memorial Chapel was
early in the fall. This was followed by the ground breaking for the
construction of the new Dover Library and the addition to the Webb
Administration Building. The epitome of advancement is the dream of an
arena-complex which has become more than a far-fetched dream and is
ahead for Gardner-Webb.
It was the year of tradition, the year of change, and the combination of
these two constituents working together, that generate the year of
growth. The appropriate epilogue could only be; “Thank you and good
luck always to all. ”
— Samala High
Orientation Plans
Reflections of the
Past and Present
As plans are being made to
conclude one academic year, plans
are also being made for the arrival
of students into the 1973-74 school
year. The Orientation Committee is
hard at work planning and
scheduling the various activities
for the faU orientation.
A pre-orientation dinner for
Student Personnel Staff, SGA
Leadership and Key Adminis
trators is planned for Friday,
August 17. This will serve as a
“kick-off” for the student leader
ship into the new year. Saturday,
August 18, is set aside for final
preparations for the arrival of new
as well as returning students.
All freshmen and transfer
students are scheduled to arrive on
Sunday, August 19. These
students and their parents are
invited to attend a Worship Service
at 10:30 a. m. in Bost Gymnasium
with Dr. E. Eugene Poston
bringing the welcome message.
Parents’ Orientation and a SGA-
Parents’ Association reception will
be given on this afternoon. Also, an
Open House of the Droms is being
planned.
Convocation for freshmen and
transfer students will be held
Monday, August 20. Testing for
freshmen is on Monday afternoon
along with the arrival of sophomore
education students.
Sophomore education testing
and freshman testing is scheduled
for Tuesday, August 21. All
returning students will arrive and
check into their residence haUs on
this day.
Wednesday, August 22, has been
declared SGA Day with orientation
into student government being the
emphasis of the day.
Pictures for the yearbook will be
made during orientation. Tuesday
afternoon all freshmen and transfer
students wiU not be completely
registered and cannot receive their
ID cards until they have had their
pictures made.
Entertainment for the entire
week has been planned. On Monday
night “Being a Bulldog” wiU be
given by the athletic department.
A Coke Party and Recreation
Night sponsored by the Alumni for
all students is scheduled for
Tuesday night. Wednesday night
the Freshman Talent Showcase will
be held along with faculty enter
tainment. The College Family
Picnic and an outdoor concert on
Thursday night, dorm parties on
Friday night, and atrip to
Carowinds on Saturday are
planned to conclude a nectic and
unforgettable week of orientation.
THE PILOT
Editor Samala High
Sports Editor Carrol Garrett
News Editor Donna Turner
Features Editor Lou Clontz
Photographers Garry Cloer, Wayne Wike
Cartoonist Judy Greene
Staff Carroll Davis, Bruce Wade,
Ann Crump, Bidgie Buchanan
Steve White, Lee Young
Contributors Dr. Robert Morgan,
Dr. T. Furman Hewitt,
Kay Abrams, Debbie Gaskill
Advisor Mr. Bill Boyd
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Editor: The PILOT, Box 439.
As I leave my position as Presi
dent of the Student Government
Association, I do so with a bery
positive and optimistic viewpoint
toward student goverance. I am
proud to say that I had a part in
the evolution of Student Govern
ment here at Gardner-Webb. Many
people have worked very hard this
year to protect and preserve the
rights and responsibilities of the
students through Student
Government. These people should
be commended and thanked.
I feel very confident in saying
that the SGA has become a very
integral part of this institution.
Nearly every student activity has
the SGA’s name attached to it in
one way or another. Also you can
observe that the administration
had gained confidence in the
decisions made by the SGA,
whether judicial or legislative
actions. All these things point out
to me that the SGA has become the
heartbeat of the students.
I have personally noted that the
administration is listening and
becoming aware of the
responsibility and maturity that
the students are showing in making
very concrete decisions. They are
also depending more upon how the
students feel when making
administrative decisions.
Like I have said many times
before, communication through
working together, I feel wiU lead to
the success or failure of the
relationships between all incolved
in the academic and governing
processes. Communication will also
conquer the SGA’s worst enemy -
apathy
I 1
7 that I
represented you and your laeais.
Thank you for your support this
past year. I challenge you to
continue to support the ones who
are working for you.
—Steve Riddle
May I estend a personal note of
thanks to those who voted for me.
I sincerely feel that I must present
a special loyalty to that number.
In the election the margin of vic
tory was basically irrelevant; that
is over and done with. But next fall
I will definitely need 100 per cent
support from the student body
concerning my work on campus
and in the Senate.
The key to the 1973-74
administration will be based on this
question: Are we being fair to
ourselves and our Gardner-Webb
community In my campaign
speech I stressed Grdner-Webb as
a community. This includes the
administration, faculty, student
body. Boiling Springs, rescue
squad, and even the Quik Snack.
We are all a community and the key
to our success next year will be how
well we relate to one another
honestly, fairly and with open eyes
and hearts. Let’s begin by
endorsing the policy of “just plain
honesty.”
-Jeff McNeill
PILOT POTPOURRI
The Mathematics Club, one of
the newest organizations on our
campus, held its last meeting for
this academic year on April 5,1973.
The program was presented by
three Gardner-Webb students
majoring in Mathematics: Tim
Champion, Joy White and Kay
Abrams. Their presentation
featured an interesting geometry
Theorem and three different
methods of proving its validity.
The club elected its new officers
for the coming school year of 1973-
74. These officers are: Kay
Abrams, president; Dean Ledford,
vice president; and Joy White,
secretary.
In addition to electing officers,
the club chose Mr. Hubert C. Dixon
to serve as its Faculty Advisor for
the 1973-74 school year.
A number of the club members
visited the Dover Textile Computer
Center in Shelby on Wednesday
afternoon, April 11. A tour was
conducted by Dennis Roberts,
Gardner-Webb alumnus.
Any student may become a
member of the Mathematics Club
by confirmation of a teacher that
the student has enrolled for a
mathematics course at Gardner-
Webb. All interested students are
invited to join the club.
Two Gardner-Webb students
attended the state teachers
convention in Greensboro. Pam
Allen and Debbie Gaskill accom
panied by advisor. Dr. Larry Sale
represented G-W at the Third
Annual Student North Carolina
Association of Educators
(SNCAE) convention held April 13-
14.
The highlight of the convention
was the optimistic speech given by
Governor Jim Holshouser
concerning the futiu-e of teachers in
North Carolina. He predicted a
thirty year retirement plan,
substantial salary increases,
smaller classrooms and his full
support for the statewide kinder
garten system.
At the Saturday morning
session, democracy in action was
witnessed as Fay Hedgepath, a
rising senior from Chapel Hill
became the new ■ptate president of
SNCAE on a write-in baUot.
Gardner-Webb has an active
SNCAE organization of 141
members which is the fourth
largest membership in the state.
Here’s to the future!
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The business club sponsored its
annual talent show Thursday
night, April 19, in Hamrick
Auditorium. The emcee was Mr.
Robert Decker and the show
consisted of eight performances.
The first-place prize of $35 went
to a rock band called “Earth.”
Second-place and a prize of $25 was
won by Scott Stevenson who sang
two songs. A duet sung by two
brothers known as “Joy” won the
third-place prize of $15.
★ ★ * ★ ★
Stroup Residence Hall hosted a
tea honoring Mrs. Maggie
Goodwin. “Mom” Goodwin will be
retiring after sixteen years at
Gardner-Webb. The tea was held
on Sunday afternoon, April 29.
“Mom” was presented with a
Tribute to
Wayne DeHart
There once stood a row of great
tall oak trees that were strong and
their roots extended far into the
ground. They stood in a small
clearing on a hill in a wooded area.
There was one of these tall oaks
that was taller, greener, providing
shade and homes for many of the
animals. Here under the large oak
many children played each day.
One day a terrible storm passed
through this small area and the
large oak tree crashed to the
ground. The woods stood silent,
and when the children discovered
the large oak gone, they cried.
Against the beautiful rainbow sky
there was a vacant spot that was
once filled by this large oak. But
now the oak was gone and only a
vacant space remained.
This story can be used to
describe many great people, but
one remains in my mind — Mr.
Wayne DeHart.
Many students did nto know Mr.
DeHart, but if you had you would
understand what honor and
greatness is. Mr. Dehart loved
Gardner-Webb more than any man
I know. He loved the Bulldogs and
backed them at almost every game
they played.
Mr. DeHart not only backed the
Bulldogs that he believed in so
greatly, but he also stressed Christ
— the man who had helped him so
many times. His strong Christian
faith made him a unique man, out
standing in every way.
Mr. DeHart was a man who saw
goodness in everyone. He never felt
that he was better than anyone.
Much can be said about Mr.
DeHart. He was a man, a freind,
and one who could be depended on.
He was a man with a dynamic
personality and he had a purpose.
That purpose was to help those
who were less fortunate than he, to
aid by giving, love and friendship.
Yes, it is true that a great man
did pass by Gardner-Webb and he
will not be forgotten for all his help
and kind understanding. It is like
the large Oak tree in that a vacant
spot has been left by a fine man;
Mr. Wayne DeHart.
—John Fowler
Senate
Absentees
March 27,1973 April 17,1973
Rick Carter Lora Harrison
Jesse Erwin Steve Bowen
John Fowler Dick Stewart
Donna Turner Lanita Wright
Sylvia Johns Brooks Walker
Lil Kwetkowski
Karen Meredith
Lanita Wright
Steve Bowen
Bud Brewer
scrapbook of letters from her
“darlings.” The letters expressed
their appreciation for the guidance
and friendship that Mrs. Goodwin
has shown as dorm mother in both
the men and women’s dorms.
She was also presented a book
case to be used in her new
apartment in Greenville.
The Sigma Tau Delta National
English Honor Society elected its
officers for the next year.
Becky Sigmon will serve as
president; Samala High as vice
president; and Carolyn Hicks as
secretary.