The Rmfs Hm SOUTHEASTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE Vol. 9 November, 1973 No. 1 A Foreign Touch Added To SCC Here at SCC, we have two students from foreign countires. They are John Jenrette from Venezuela, and Kiraporn Pramoj from Thailand. John'has only been in North Carolina since the first of the summer and has found the place quite likeable. He has one brother and three sisters. His father raises tobacco for a living and his mother is a housewife. In com paring our schools with the Venezuelan schools, John finds them very much the same except for one big difference - the students there speak Spanish. For entertainment John and his pals enjoy discotheques in Venezuela^ Like us, they eat lots of hotdogs and hamburgers. A very interesting fact is, that upon graduating from nigh school in Venezuela, a student is ready for his third year of college in the United States. When asked his opinion of the U.S., John replied. “I hke it because there are lots of things to do, but I dislike the fact that there are so many problems.” graduation from SCC, John plans to return to Venezuela to live. Jiraporn has been in the states for two yeare. Before coming to SCC, she completed the courses in the Airline Receptionist Program at a coUege in North Curt, Regina, and Darlene extend traditional SCC welcome to Jiraporn and John. Pictured Left to Right: Curt Cogdell, Jiraporn Pramoj, Regina Shackelford, Darlene Hughes, and John Jenrette. Kiraporn us that the Dakota, relates to schools here are somewhat different from the schools in Thailand. The students there wear uniforms and they .have more rules than we do. To enter into the college in Thailand, the studente must pass a test If they do not pass the first time, they have to wait until the next year and try again. She also finds that the students here are much nicer. They help each other, whereas, in Thailand you are pretty much on your own. When asked what she likes most atout the United States, Jiraporn stated that “The offered education is much better and recreation AT4C'S The 4 C’s better known as the Columbus County Community Center has now of ficially been open for one month. For Rabbi Reuben Kesner, Bill Ghent, and others, it has been a trial period for dealing with various situations involving time schedules, ac tivities to be held, fund raising and other necessary functions for a successful com munity center. All of these concerns are being met with reasonable success. The primary goal has been tor community participation in the there are lots of nice places to visit.” She dislikes most the fact that “there is lots of corruption.” Jiraporn is working toward a degree for teaching mathematics. DEBORAH RHODES The 4C’s center. A fish f^ was given for the Whiteville Chamber of Com merce. This function brought about promises of donations and sup port that will be needed. Also, a car wash took place whic.i not only raised money for the 4 C’s, but also sparked enthusiasm from young people who attend the center. Additional support is needed if the center is to remain open and continue to prosper. All of the people involved with tiie center feel optimistic with its progress thus far and look forward to SCC Is For You A new face on campus is Julie Molher. Her jobs include vocational counseling, exploring careers, career information, and job placement for both part time and full time jobs. She is a regular personnel counselor, and an instructor in team teaching with Mr. James Starnes in Psy. 101. Miss Molher is also an advisor to the three year nurses and co sponsor to the SCC cneerleaders. Julie is presently serving as chairman for SCC’s participation in the Merchants and Farmers Exposition, and co-ordinator for the parade to be held on November 8. This program is sponsored bi-annually by the Whiteville Lions Club. The intent of this cooperative effort is to create a better un derstanding between our farmers, mer chants, and industrial plants, and to en courage each to support our own people. The Exposition will be held on November 8, 9, and 10 at the Columbus County Warehouse in Whiteville. Continued on page 4 even better months ahead. Time and participation by our community will render the success or failure of this project. You as a student and a member of this community can become actively involved in our hopes for the success of the 4 C’s. We extend an invitation for you to visit, participate, and offer your support. Already some of our students have visited and expressed ideas about activities at the community center. Some of the activities include foosball, pin Continued on page 4

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