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PAGE 2 — THE COUGAR CRY, APRIL 9, 1974 $; §! Cougar^s Conscience PRESIDENrS UST a Winter Quarter The President’s List is pub lished each quarter during the academic year. To be included, a student must have a quality point average of 3.25 or higher on a regular quarter’s work of not less than 16 quarter hours, with no incompletes and no grade less than a C. Following is the list for Win ter Quarter; Henry J. Anthony, Mary A. Baker, Sandra Lynn Baldwin, James Douglas Blackburn, Lela M. Boles, Wayne O. Bouchelle, Jack R. Bower, Michael Terry Brady, James Robert Brinegar, Judy L. Brooks, Patricia A. Brooks, Sandra K. Brooks, Vic toria Broyhill Church, Patricia E. Cockerham. Martha R. Duncan, Mona Lynn Walker Duty, Linda B. Duvall, Carol A. Edwards, Debra Joyce Eller, Edward D. Ellis, Luann Foster, Randy Gray Groce, Rebecca Jean Hin son, Shirley M. Houck, Darlene R. Jester, Alfred L. Johnson. Robert Johnson, Nila J. Elledge Johnston, James R. Jones, Gary Stephen Jordan. Thelma Luffman Lay, Bram- well P. Leland, Brenda Be- shears Lowe, Judy L. Mayberry, Doris E. McCann, Rene C. Mc Lean, Jessie Q. Michael, Janie E. Miller, Hackey G. Miller, Randy Douglas Miller, Debbie S. Moose, Roger E. Moose, Patsy A. Moretz, Rebecca S. Moretz, James R. Mullis, Reba A. Myers, Deborah D. Nichols, Charles E. Osborne, Jackie D. Osborne, Don C. Phillips, Diane C. Prevette, Jerry E. Rhodes, George W. Rutherford, Sheila K. Sexton, Thomas E. Sexton, Earner H. Shew, David R. Shu mate, Wayne Scott Shumate, James P. Snipes, Earl G. South er, Terrye Lee P. Souther, Pa tricia W. Speer, Patricia A. Staley, Glenda Dayle Stanley. Jo Ann Thomasson, Fred H. Troutman, Betty L. Waddell, Bobby H. Waddell, James C. Waddell, Ronnie J. Walker, Nellie J. Prevette Ward, Nelva J. Warner, Belinda G. Wassum, Betty J. West, Charles R. White, Mark A. Whittington, Karen E. Wiles, Tony L. Wilson, nd Lola West Wingler. Meet The Cougar G*y Staff This is the first in a series of articles intended to intro duce the readed to each mem ber of THE COUGAR CRY staff. The original ideas was to begin with the editors and work from there; but since Co editor John (“Nobody would wanna read about me.”) Cashion wasn’t too hot on that approach, the idea was put to rest without argument. John thought he had a better plan. Since our new staff members aren’t likely to be well-known around campus, why not begin the series with them? The rest of the staff liked John’s way of thinking, so we decided to go with it. JAMES BROOKS is a fresh man and is in his second quar ter here at WCC. As a native of Wilkes County, he prefers this area to any other part of the coimtry. James is a pre-Liberal Arts major and is planning a career in either creative writing or journalism. As yet, he has not decided where he will continue his education; but he would like to attend a college or uni versity that offers a thorough course of journalism. He would like to specialize in Automotive Journalism. When he has some free time (and can find the gas), James likes to drive. His pride and joy is a collection of car maga zines that goes as far back as 1964. As for physical exertion, he likes to play a little basket ball occasionally. His opinion of WCC? “I like it here. I like the campus, the people I’ve met, and the learn ing experience. Everything, I guess. I think we have a ter rific school, and we should all be proud of it.” Diane Prevette & Ron White Have you been attending our school for two solid years —' which is what our school is — a two year school, but for Ron and Diane it doesn’t come as easily as it does for most of us. See — they come every day — seldom miss a day — and —> get this: They drive from Stat esville every day sometimes two or three times per day. I feel an obligation to mention this because they are so full of school spirit. They ^e into ev erything — and will gladly do almost anything that is asked of them. Now if I fell out of bed in the morning, 1 would roll right into the front door of WCC. I live that close — yet 1 am never on time for my first class. I miss a few days now and then — and when someone asks me to do something — gosh — “I just don’t have the time.” I hope you are like Diane and Ron and not like me. John Cashion Servomation Sweetie Spokes From Green Grow The Lilacs To Oklahoma CARLOS PENA Campus Personality The campus personality for this issue is CARLOS PENA. Carlos, as his sharp Indian features indicate, is a native of Mexico. When he left Mexico as a yoimg man, he entered the U.S. Army. It was in the mil itary that he received most of his educational training. While in the military, Carlos compiled an impressive record. He excelled in parachuting and attained the title of Master Parachutist. He also served as an army instructor. After retiring from the mili tary, Carlos moved to Wilkes County, where he lives with his wife (a native of Wilkes) and his children. Carlos decided to continue his education here at Wilkes Community College. Carlos is currently enrolled in the College Transfer Pro gram. After graduating from WCC, he plans to go to Appa lachian State University, where he wishes to major in mathe matics and obtain a teaching certificate. WCC is the first formal school Carlos has attended. As a result, he has a great affec tion for this institution. When asked about the faculty, he said, “The instructors are just wonderful. Everyone has been 60 patient with me. They have given me so much. I will never be the same.” Nature’s Garden A nature enthusiast came up with a solution for the weed problem. Instead of polluting the environment with herbi cides, to destroy the weeds, we should just eat them! This is not as ridiculous as it sounds. A trained eye and a little imagination are all one needs to turn an everyday weed into a gourmet delight. One very versatile plant that grows in great profusion along America’s roads is the common day lily. Once a domestic plant, it has escaped the garden and become a wildflower. Its small underground tubes can be prepared in much the same way as an Irish potato. It can be used in a dish with other ingredients or alone, fried or mashed. The large orange flowers, fresh or wilted, can be dipped in milk, then rolled in corn meal and fried like squash blossoms. These are only a few sug gestions. Use your imagination. Don’t be afraid to be creative. That is part of the fun. Look for another segment of NATURE’S GARDEN in the next issue of the Cougar Cry. Charles Osborne By Ron White The spring production of The College Theatre will be Rodgers and Hammerstein’s — Okla homa. The history of the musi cal is a credit to the musical stage. In 1943, Rodgers and Ham- merstein transformed Lynn Riggs’ play. Green Grow The Lilacs, into a musical arrange ment. The play began the part nership of the two men and through their combined talents, they presented a transition in the musical field. This transi tion is known as the musical play, a play which reveals the conditions of man in song and dance. It bridges man’s lone liness and isolation. It rein forces the joy of living. It is the esacpe from realism and it opens to the world of opulence, fantasy and make-believe. In other words, the musical play is basically for entertainment and non-thinking joy. Okla homa proved this transition by means of its tightly knit plot, smoothly integrated songs and lyrics, and choreographed movements. At the outset of production, Oklahoma was a gamble. Ther esa Helburn and Lawrence Langner had at one time con trolled a profitable enterprise in the Theater Guild. But when the idea of Green Grow The Lilacs was considered for a musical production, the guild was near bankruptcy. No one wanted to invest in the musical planned by Rodgers and Ham- merstein. Those who did in vest were loyal friends to Miss Helburn. A sum of $83,000 was needed for the production. The capital was eventually rais ed .but many of the backers considered the production as, “Helburn’s Folly.” As rehearsals began, Rodgers and Hammerstein proved to be masters in their respective fields. Rodgers wrote his lyrics for ordinary people to enjoy, and Hammerstein wrote his music for the same purpose. The two men introduced a tech nical change in the musical. Instead of opening with a tra ditional, resplendent dance scene, the musical opened on a simple, country setting. The scene was a typical folk coun tryside with cornfields and a rustic farm house. Since the play itself was based on a simple nature, Rod gers and Hammerstein conclud ed that the musical scores would have to follow the same line. Thus, the entire musical followed from one fine song to ihe other. A variety of simple tunes was employed to suit the action to the character. The musical arrangements harmon ized with the rustic lyrics, thus creating a pure folk ballad. After five weeks of steady rehearsals, the production was titled. Away We Go. It was taken to Boston and New Hav en theaters for its preliminary showing. With the “help” of critics, the production looked dismal. It was then given a new title and was brought back to Broadway as — Oklahoma. On March 31, 1943, the cur tain rose at the St. James Theater on 44th St. in New York. The audience was imme diately captivated. A wartime audience was transformed into a simple show with wholesome problems. From that moment, the musical became a continued success and refused to leave Broadway for ten years and only after 2,212 performances. Broadway was not the ter mination for Oklahoma. A na tional company toured 250 cities. The New York Com pany toured overseas in over 71 cities. Oklahoma ran for 1,543 performances in London. This was the longest of the 300 year history of London’s Drury Lane. The original investors in the production earned tremendous profits. The $83,000 cost yield ed a profit of over 5 million. Oklahoma became a record- setting landmark and continues so to the present day. Horticulture Students Plant Tree In Arboretum Students in Ornamental Hor ticulture planted the first tree this week in a native plant ar boretum to be developed next to the north parking lot. A wide range of native plant ma terial recognized for its natural beauty will be included in the collection. To be included in the collec tion will be the colorful flame azalea, the Catawba and Caro lina rhododendron, mountain laurel, American holly, fern and wild flowers such as the exotic lady-slipper. A broad sampling of other members of the more beautiful flora of our region will be included. White dogwood, red maple, pink and white silverbell, service berry and sourwood will be among the flowering trees. Walkways, benches, and tables will be installed for the convenience of those who use the facilities. Upon completion, guided tours conducted by qualified members of the col lege staff will be offered to in terested groups. Located adjacent to the north parking lot and near the li brary, the planting will have educational as well as orna mental value. Student groups from grade school and college will be able to study a concen trated grouping of the most beautiful of our native orna mental plants. It will also be a place of quiet beauty for the person of any age who loves and appreciate the natural beauty of our foothill wood lands. STUDENTS needing part-time jobs should contact Shirley Glass in Room 219. Students needing housing information should contact Jane Johnson in Room 218.
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