THE VOICE OF WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
VOLUME 10 - NO. 5
WILKESBORO, NORTH CAROLINA
APRIL 6, 1981
Spring Fling
APRIL 15th
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Spring Fling
By DEBBIE ELLER
Spring is in the air and everyone
is asking about the annual Spring
Fling! This year’s Fling will be
held on Wednesday, April 15,
from li:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Wednesday classes will resume
and run as scheduled after 5:00
p.m.
The SGA is pleased to
announce that our featured band
will be SUGARCREEK. WSIF
jocks will be acting as Masters of
Ceremonies for the day. The
Spring Fling will be held on the
Dean’s List
Full time WCC students who
have attained a 3.50 CPA with no
“C” or “I” grades qualify for the
Dean’s List — published each
quarter during the academic year.
The following names appeared on
that prestigious list after Winter
Quarter.
Marsha Kirsteh Alexander
Timothy Michael Almond
Julius Babafemi AIo
Carol Ann Baker
Steven Alan Baker
Jeffrey Wade Ball
Tammy Lynn Barnes
Cheryl Lynn Beshears
Cynthia Elaine Beshears
Christopher E. Billings
Timothy Scott Billings
Sandra Peterson Blanz
Clyde Allen Bledsoe
Arvil Dale Blevins
Wade D. Blevins
Karen Sue Blom
Nancy Koester Boggs
Jeffrey Mark Bower
Jeffery Dean Brown
Rebecca Rea Brown
Steven Todd Brown
Terre Lois Whalen Brown
William Clyde Broyhill
Barbara Church Brumfield
Harold Dean Bullis
Brenda Summey Bumgarner
Ricky Dean Bumgarner
Sandra Ann Burchette
Gregory Keith Burgess
David Von Byrd
Dianna Gail Byrd
Barbara Kennedy Byrd
Judy Lynn Call
Shirley Bell Call
John Mark Campbell
Brent Michael Carpenter
W. Lynn Cashion
Joy Michele Caudill
Lana Jo Chambers
Linda Diane Chatham
Sandra Lynne Cleary
Jamie T. Henderson Cline
George Michael Cogdill
Charles Reginald Colvard
Steven Wayne Cothren
Jeffery Lee Davis
Debra Kay Eldreth
Evelyn Minton Elledge
Mitchell Wayne Ellis
Linda Gail Felts
Edward Jerry Ferguson
Nicky Ray Foster
Kathy Caroline Gaither
Pamelia Shumate Gaylor
Stephen Vaughn Gentry
Duaiye Tensayegaba Gibli
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Student Body Election
April 22-23
front lawn weather permitting. In
case of rain, it will be moved to
the gym.
Various WCC clubs will be
selling refreshments and sponsor
ing many zany contests. There will
be a tug-o-war across the duck
pond, a 3-legged race, a sack race,
a relay race, a car bash, a Mr. &
Ms. Spring Fling contest, and
Toga contest just to mention a
few. There will be several other
activities taking place and lots of
good food on sale, so be sure to be
there. See you at the Fling!
The annual Student Govern
ment and Senatorial election shall
be held the last two weeks of April
each year. At this time officers of
the student Government Associa
tion and Sophomore Senators
shall be elected. Students of good
standing who have a cumulative
quality point average of 2.25,
maintain a quality point average
of 2.00 while in office, and carry
twelve (12) credit hours are
eligible to hold office.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
ASSOCIATION
President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
SOPHOMORE CLASS
ELECTIONS
Sophomore class officers shall
be president, vice-president, secre
tary, and treasurer. These will be
elected by the rising Sophomore
students only. Sophomore class
officers will be elected at the same
time as the election of Student
Government Association officers.
President
Good-bye Jane!
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
ELECTIONS OF SENATORS
Four Sophomore Senators shall
be elected by the students of the
rising Sophomore class at the
same time the SGA and
Sophomore class officers are
elected.
4 Senators
Eligible students may become
candidates for office by filing a
petition signed by twenty-five (25)
students with the Election Com
mittee. These petitions shall be
turned in at a time designated by
the Elections Committee.
The petitions are available in
the Student Services Office. The
petitions should be picked up by
the seventh (7th. April). They
must be returned to Student
Services by Friday, April 10, at
5:00 p.m.
The election is scheduled for
Wednesday, April 22 and on
Thursday, April 23 from 9:00
a.m. til 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.
til 7:30 p.m.
A Note from
the Easter Bunny
by KRISSIE PHIPPS
Have you been a good boy or
girl this year? Well, whether you
have or not Easter is on its way.
Fortunately for us students at
WCC this means a break. A
couple of days away from the
books. This holiday follows
Spring Fling which is April 15th.
The Easter holiday begins Thurs
day April 16th and ends April
20th. Classes resume Tuesday,
Apiil 21st. Enjoy yourself.
Seek your joy in what you give
and not what you get.
Personality Profile
V
JANE JOHNSON
It is with much regret that the
Cougar Cry announces the
departure of superb WCC
counselor, Jane Johnson. Jane’s
final day in Student Services was
Friday, March 27.
Taking a leave of absence, Jane
plans to spend some time with her
three-year-old daughter, Saman
tha, and further her education in a
Graduate program at Wake
Forest University. She is pursuing
an eventual business career, and
seems quite exuberant about the
By MIKE CARLTON
In this month’s edition.
Personality Profile takes the
privilege to interview Junius
Parsons of Boomer.
Junius, better known as
“Twin,” is a 1980 graduate of
Wilkes Central High School.
While in high school, Junius was a
member of the track team whereas
he was selected all-conference. He
was also a member of the
Monogram Club and FFA.
At WCC, Junius is enrolled in
the Hotel-Restaurant Manage
ment program. Junius really
enjoys this field of study. Junius
stated, “WCC has an outstanding
opportunity to “take off” and
fulfill her aspirations.
• In acknowledgement of Jane’s
final session as an SGA adviser, a
party was given at the March 24th
SGA meeting. Flowers were
presented and best wishes con
veyed at WCC’s governmental
body said goodbye to a devoted
and loved consultant.
Jane will be missed by many
who work and learn here at WCC.
She is a terrific person who is
destined for success in her every
undertaking. Godspeed Jane and
best of luck in the future.
I
JUNIUS PARSONS
Hotel-Restaurant program. It
allows the student to work and
learn everyday.” After gradua
tion, Junius plans to work as an
assistant chef at a local food
establishment.
Junius’ hobbies include table
tennis, basketball, softball, and
“his favorite - girl watching”.
If you haven’t met Junius,
please do so before the quarter is