Phi Theta Kappa
Inductions
On Monday, April 19, forty-two
new members were inducted into Phi
Theta Kappa, the International Honor
Fraternity of Community Colleges
and two-year junior colleges. One can
remain a member through the Alumni
Association after graduation. The
ceremony was held in the Pit Audito
rium, in Thompson Hall. Special
guests included Dr. James Randolph,
WCC President, and Dr. Bob Thomp
son, Dean of Student Development.
Dr. Randolph presented each new
member with Phi Theta Kappa certifi
cates while Dr. Thompson presented
the fraternity pins. To become a
member of Phi Theta Kappa requires a
G.P.A. of 3.50 or above and qualities
of leadership, citizenship, and must
possess good moral character.
The Initiation was conducted by
Phi Theta Kappa officers and advisors
which included Bruce Monks, Presi
dent; Neal Hayes, 1st Vice-President;
Greg Greer, 2nd Vice-President;
Thelma Walker, Secretary; Dr. Jo
Hendrix, Advisor; and Dr. Barbara
Holt, Advisor.
— Anita Blachhum
PTK
A Real Picnic
Phi Theta Kappa held its first
annual Fellowship Picnic on April 28.
Members of the club, which is more
commonly regarded as an academic
and leadership organization, made
attempts with neighboring PTK’s
(such as Surry Community College
and Lees-McRae College) to come
together in fellowship. Unfortunately,
neither sister chapter was able to join
our local branch of Alpha Kappa
Omega. Nevertheless, the picnic was a
shining success with a large member
turn-out for the sunny skies, volley
ball, food, drinks, and fun! Fun!
FUN!!! Members even arrived 30
minutes early with homemade goods
in hand, anticipating the day’s events.
Phi Theta Kappa has had a busy
year, but slowing down is not part of
the agenda. Wednesday, May 5 was
the annual Bloodmobile which PTK
sponsors each spring. Club members
arrived bright and early to set up
chairs and tables to assist the Red
Cross staff as much as possible.
The PTK bookstore raffle was held
the following day (Thursday, May 6).
For several weeks, members sold raf
fle tickets for 50t each to students and
faculty members. A $50 gift certifi
cate for any bookstore merchandise
was awarded to the winner.
On Saturday, May 8, PTK spon
sored a Car Wash, to raise club funds,
in the parking lot of the Wal-Mart
shopping center. Members provided
the community with old-fashioned
hand-washed service for a mere $3.00
per car. PTK proved that, once again,
if you’re not in control of the hose
—you’re simply ALL WET!
— Sheryl Monks
Best of Show
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box cars, engine and caboose are made
of chocolate poured and cut from a
template. Inside each box car is white
chocolate mousse. There are even rail
road ties and tracks made from black
and white cookies, a cookie common
ly used by chefs in food shows.
Ms. Dillard’s creation was selected
among approximately 50 entries. She
explained it took about 3 weeks to
make, with a lot of planning and prac
tice taking place beforehand. Chris
Cheap, Chef/Instructor for Hospital
ity Education at WCC said that Ms.
Dillard is "extremely talented.”
The technique used to make the
figures is called "modeling,” and Mr.
Cheap explained that Ms. Dillard
"learned the art faster than anyone I
have ever taught. ’ ’ He also pointed out
that the John Sector Award is most
often won by professional chefs rather
than students.
Ms. Dillard is a sophomore and will
graduate this coming May. She hopes
to work toward American Culinary
Federation cerfication as a pastry chef.
She said that she has always had an
interest in baking. Before attending
WCC, her hobby had been cake deco
rating. "I have really learned a lot at
WCC,” she said.
Immediately after graduation, Ms.
Dillard will take her circus characters
to Chicago, IL where she will compete
in the National Restaurant Show. Mr.
Cheap will escort Ms. Dillard and 15
other students on a passenger bus to
the show along with other chefs and
instructors. Mr. Cheap explained that
this is the largest trade show in the
United States.
Ms. Dillard lives in Hays, NC with
her husband Ronald and their 3 year
old daughter, Laura.
Claire Bost
The Miracle
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sustenance. I’ve seen a spirit
open a locked door; that
door will never close again.
These miracles, and many
more, were experienced dur
ing the Sixth Annual Merle
Watson Memorial Festival.
The actual count of people
involved is probably in error,
but the miracles were real.
These miracles have been re
turning every year since the
festival first started.
People were blessed by the
sweet spirit of Merle Watson
for four days and nights —
April 29 through May 2. I
was blessed; people from all
over this country and the rest
of the world were on the
campus of WCC. I met peo
ple from Wilkesboro to
Washington State, from Mil
ler’s Creek to Montreal,
Canada, from Fairplains to
France, and from Jonesville
to Japan. They all came with
a common interest — to hear Merle’s music. They heard his music, and the
music he loved in life; through Bluegrass music. Merle spoke to each and every
visitor.
One of the sweetest miracles which I was privileged to witness was the
children’s singer "Raffle.” For a thirty minute period on Sunday afternoon, the
adults in attendance gave most of the front area of the audience over to thou
sands of children who were fed by the love this man poured from his heart. I,
too, enjoyed his music immensely. Since I was occupied as an attendant, I was
unable to see this man’s act directly, but I could see it in the eyes of all the
children.
Finally, but not the least of miracles, was a spirit that would not accept defeat.
Though the festival was not permitting some festivities, many people chose to
oppose authority and enjoy the show their way. Something about this spoke to
me. I caught the fever of happiness. I began to dance. I began to sing. I began to
enjoy myself. I began to understand jubilee.
Yes, I believe in miracles. So call me a fool. I wait in wonder for another
miracle to happen.
"Woody” Woodside
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WCC Talent Show
On Tuesday, April 20 more than a dozen students, faculty and
staff performed in a talent show in the TH Commons. In addition
to entertaining the crowd, these artists were competing for a $75
First Prize and a $25 Second Prize. Talent ranged from dance and
song to rap and a barbershop quartet. Winners, pictured here,
were Peanut, who performed a rap song - first place; ar\d Bodia,
who sang - second place. — Joe Correll
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