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Od-S1 THE m PILOT Gardner-Wfebb Cdkgc October 2, 1989 No. 3 BOILING SPRINGS, NORTH CAROLINA Hugo Devastates theCarolinas By R. Shawn Lewis The terrible tragedy known as Hurricane Hugo has left the Carolinas a shell of what they used to be. Charleston, a city famous for it aged historic sights, was devastated in a matter of minutes by Hugo, 3 0% of her homes uninhabitable. The Queen City of the Carolinas, Charlotte, was rendered helpless by the natural disaster. Even as this article is being written, over 300,000 Charlotte homes are still powerless. South Carolina's capitol, Columbia, is still 80% powerless. Hurri cane Hugo has left her in worse shape than General Sherman did. Even our fair Boiling Springs was ravaged by Hugo. Right here on this campus, trees were up rooted, cars damaged, windows busted. All across the Carolinas, schools and busines ses are closed, trying to put the pieces back together. Families struggle to find their belongings and once they do find them, a place to put them. The National Guard works overtime. Power companies throughout the Carolinas spend sleepless night after night trying to replace what Hugo has taken from us. Yet, in this dark hour, this is hope all across the Carolinas; hope that comes from the many fortunates who volunteer their blood, sweat, and tears to help the victims of this tragic happening. This is a story about hope... Help After Hugo By Kristy Young As Hurricane Hugo approach ed the coast of South Carolina, volunteers throughout the state joined forces to combat the coming destruction. Those volun teers included members of the Gardner-Webb family. On Thursday, September 21, Wade Gamm and Glenn Johnson volunteered their services to the Shelby Red Cross. Consider ing possible local destruction yet to come as a result of the SEE “HUGO” Page 8 Honors Program Expands By Staff Writer The Honors Program of Gardner-Webb College, in its second year, is alive and well. The freshman class brought in 16 new honors students which increased the total membership to 28. Honors students are selec ted based on SAT scores and their high school class rank. Gardner-Webb students with a 3.25 GPA at the end of their freshman year are also invi ted . The courses in the program are designed to explore sub jects in more depth than nor mal courses. These honors courses look at issues and perspectives that make course requirements more creative. According to Dr. Rudee Boan, the new Honors Director, "Honors classes have a special dynamic that comes with a small number of people that love to learn." In order to graduate out of the Honors Program, students must maintain a GPA of 3.25 and complete 2 4 hours of honors credit, including a thesis paper written on a topic in the student's major field of study. "I see the Honors Program becoming a seed bed upon which a strong academic program can be constructed. If honors stu dents filter into every depart ment, it will be good for the school. I hope that we would see ourselves not as elites, but as servants," Boan commented. Plans for the year include beginning a tutoring program both on campus and in local schools, forming a College Bowl- type competition, and planning a presentation for the regional honors convention in Memphis, Tennessee. Freshmen Hold Elections By Shannon Lewis special to The Pilot "Hi, my name is ... and I'm going for ... I'd appreciate your vote." Smiling even when you're unsure of yourself... shaking hands until you're beat. All of this is just part of the politics that went on during the freshmen elections, Sept. 7-12. Freshmen were nominated during a special convocation on September 5th. Then, a campaign meeting was held on September 7th. The "Do's and Don'ts" of campaigning were explained and sample speeches were presented. Director of Freshman Programs Rhoda Sowers and SGA President Chrissy Vaughn presided. After the meeting was ad journed, up went the posters, fliers, and yes, even bed sheets hanging from residence hall windows. Having just five days to get it together, but these people had what it took to make it. Presenting the Freshman Class Officers: President: Mike McCalley Vice-President: Jill Galloway Sec./Tres.: Suzanne Rhyne Senators: Tina Allen Mitch Ball Shannon Canady Curtis Shade Director of Freshman Programs Rhoda Sowers added that all candidates were winners. * * * Freshmen Honors Students
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