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The First Feed Deter Dinner Students very often find themselves enjoying a class so much that they become more than classmates; they become friends. Well, that is exactly what happened to two of Dean A. Deter’s (also known as D. A.D.) week end college oral communication classes. The person responsible for the gathering date and time was none other than Deter himself while Thel ma Walker and Juanita Roten were appointed as organizers. Each student planning to come was responsible for checking the "Feed Deter Dinner” schedule in the Technical Building and listing what type and variety of food, drink or utensils they would provide for the buffet. Thelma called a couple of days before the meeting date to remind everyone of the dinner and make sure that everything was coming together as planned. One would never have guessed that the evening of May 16 would turn out to be such an adventure. After an hour’s excursion into the backwoods of Alleghany County, this ragtag group of travelers straggled to the home of Professor Deter for a reunion of classes. Juanita and the Rev. Dayton Roten were the first to arrive, with Sabrina Wagner and Monica Walker a close second with boyfriends in tow. After getting lost, in an area most Wilkes Countians have never heard of, Sheryl and Bruce Monks located the correct road and led the way for Thelma Walker with husband Terry, and Loretta Walsh. Nancy and Jeff Payne’s family soon appeared, with Crystal and Robert Whiddon’s family close behind. Sherry Roten and her boy friend were the last to find the way. All in all, it was a great day to get lost. Everyone in the group was intro duced while friendly insults, regarding age, were exchanged by old acquain tances, Juanita Roten and Terry Wal ker. Loretta and Thelma were anxious to meet Deter’s wife, Ellen (otherwise known as "the big Swede” who carries an equally big stick) whom we found to be a very gracious hostess. We all commented on the great map Deter had drawn for us — you know, the one that was drawn so well that no one could possibly get lost! The discovery of Deter’s talent in carpentry, from the remodeling he had done in his spare time, was ad mired by the group. Everyone also commented on the expertise displayed by the famous "chainsaw chairs” in the front yard. After stuffing themselves with a variety of delicious meats and vegeta bles, our attention turned to dessert. We had everything from chocolate cake to banana pudding — no one’s sweet tooth went undenied. The even ing was spent relaxing and telling funny personal experiences (many of which had been shared in class). A rather bumpy hayride around the farm ended the day as one time strangers bid farewell for the summer. It was a good day for friends to gather, and this reporter has received many calls during the summer asking, "when are we going to meet for another Feed Deter Dinner?” Thelma Walker Choice Chicken Chuckles In honor of September as National Chicken Month, how many of these ques tion can you answer from a chicken’s point of view? L Why did the chicken cross the road? 2. What does a chicken use to wake up? 3. Why was Charlie Chicken thrown out of school? 4. What is every chicken’s favorite nursery rhyme? 5. Where should a chicken go when it loses tail feathers? 6. What do you get when you cross a chicken with clay building blocks? 7. Who is every chicken’s favorite actor? 8. Why did the hen send her small son to the store? 9. How do we know chicken was W.C. Fields’ favorite food? 10. Why would chickens make good budgeters or economists. ANSWERS uo sSuiqa op Aaijx — 01 3J3J17 iCjv ui pajjEjs 3J-I — 6 AbcI oj pajuEM 3HS — 8 ojds j AioSajQ — I -jaAEj^iDuq V — 9 -ajoas ]iei3j y — 5 'd33J og ajun — ^ 'a^Ena -UE] ]noj pasn aj-j — g -jjxjp uiaE]E uy — z '^P!® °1 — I Free Tutoring Is Available for College Classes Contact Dr. Barbara Holt, Director Student Support Services 1014 — Daniel Hall 651-8753 or 651-8751 Financial Aid Information Many financial aid opportunities exist for students to attend Wilkes Community College, but for some reason many eligible students never apply. Some students just assume that they will not be eligible. Others think that they cannot receive aid because of the low tuition costs. Only those that apply for aid can receive assistance. Most students completing the applica tion process actually are approved. Also, the funds received can be used to help students meet costs for hous ing, food, travel, books, supplies and student care as well as tuition. Stu dents can receive assistance from more than one program to meet their needs. What’s Available? Financial aid programs available through the col lege include grants, scholarships, part- time employment and loans. See the list below for specific programs offered. Who’s Eligible? Awards are made to students based on financial need (living contribution) and academic potential. Also, students not eligible for grants, scholarships or part-time work usually are eligible for loans. How Do You Apply? Complete a Financial Aid application which is available in the Financial Aid Office. Processing time is approximately 3 weeks. Financial Aid Programs Availa ble at Wilkes Community College. Pell Grants (formerly called Basic Grants) provide "free” money to elig ible students based on financial need. For 1992-93 the maximum Pell Grant will be $ 1,710 and the minimum Pell Grant will be $200 per year. Eligible applicants must be working toward a degree or diploma in either technical, college transfer, or vocational pro grams. Supplemental Education Oppor tunity Grants are awarded to stu dents based on financial need. Unlike Pell Grants, funding is limited for Supplemental Grants and awards can not be made to all eligible students. Students are encouraged to apply early. In making awards, preference will be given to full-time students demonstrating financial need. Scholarships are available from many sources to help students meet basic educational costs. Awards are made on the basis of financial need, academic ability and on an emergency basis pending the processing of a stu dent’s application for financial aid. The amounts vary from tuition only to full (tuition, fees, books, and supp lies) scholarships. College Work-Study provides part-time employment to students demonstrating financial need. Stu dents work on campus in jobs related to their major if possible. The current pay rate is $4.55 per hour with $ 1,400 per year maximum. NC Insured Student Loans are available to students if their education costs exceed the amount of financial aid they are awarded. Students can borrow up to $2,625 per year at 8% interest. Repayment begins 6 months after student leaves school. See Alan or Vickie in the Finan cial Aid Office for more information or for an aid application form. College Transfer Aid Student Support Services Are you planning to transfer to a 4-year college or university after you complete your program at WCC? Do you know which courses will transfer and what prerequisites are required? Are you sure about which school you plan to attend and what your major will be? Do you know how to finance your education? If you are unsure about the answers to these questions and you qualify for Student Support Services (see SSS article), the infor mation you need is available from Kim Ethier, Student Support Services College Transfer Counselor, Room 1016, Daniel Hall. Besides individual assistance with college transfer concerns, there will also be free trips to 4-year schools and a variety of workshops available. The trips to 4-year colleges and universities for 92-93 will include vis its to ASU, WCU, Salem, Lenoir Rhyne, UNC-C, UNC-Ch, UNC-A, UNC-G, and NCSU. Workshops scheduled for the fall quarter are the College Transfer Infor mation Session, the Career Planning Workshop, and Financial Aid for Transfers. For exact dates and times of the trips and the workshops, watch for information in the SSS Newsletter and the Student Information Bulletin. 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