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Mr. & Ms. WCC and Mr. & Ms. Cougar Elections Held
Wilkes Community CollEge announces Mr.
and Ms. WCC and Mr. and Ms. Cougar for the
2DD8-20D9 academic year. Nominees for Mr.
and Ms. WCC must be full-time sophomore
students with a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 and
active members of their club or organization.
Nominees for Mr. and Ms. Cougar must be a
full-time student who are also active in a club
or organization. Nominees are elected based
on votes of the WCC student body. Elections
were held on November 11th and 12th and the
candidates will represent Wilkes Community
CollBge in the Wilkes County Christmas Parade
on December Bth.
Mr. Barry Keith Shepherd of Millers
Creek was electEd to represent Wilkes
Cammunlty CnliegB as Mr. WCC. He is the son
of Dr. Plato and Ann Shepherd. He and his
wife. Lisa, have 3 children, Jeanni, Barry Jr..
and Rebecca. He is pursuing an Associate in
Applied Science in Computer Programming
and serves as President of the Association
of Information Technology Professionals as
well as Sophomore Senator in the Student
Government Association. He is a mentor in
the S.A.G.E. (Supporting Academic Goals for
Education) Program, member of Phi Theta
Kappa and member of the National Technical
Honor Society. His career plans upon
graduation from Wilkes Community College
include working in the field of computer
programming and continuing his education
towards a Bachelor of Science degree as a
part-time student. Barry states that he is
"proud to represent Wilkes Community College
as Mr. WCC because the instructors encourage
students to set high goals for their education,
career and life. Wilkes Community College
then assists them toward their goals." Barry
concludes. "I believe WCC is a major factor in
the success of students, their families, Wilkes
County and North Carolina."
Ms. Adrian Fawn Taylor of North
Wilkesboro was honored as Ms. WCC. She is the
daughter of Ms. Renea S. TBylor and is seeking
her degrees in Associate in Arts and Associate
in Fine Arts in Drama. She plans to transfer
to a university after graduation and would
love to work with disabled children. She is the
President of SGA, member of the Intercultural
Club. "WCC Presents". Baptist Student Union,
and is a mentor in the S.A.G.E. Program. Ms.
Taylor stated that she is "proud to represent
WCC because Wilkes Community College has
allowed me to experience so much...WCC has
allowed me to become a more successful
leader and I would like to thank everyone at
WCC for their leadership and guidance."
Mr. Ricky Justin Gambill of North
Wilkesboro was elected as Mr. Cougar. He is
the son of Ricky and Denise Gambill. He plans
to transfer to UNC-Greensboro to receive his
degrees in Drama and Graphic Design. He is a
Freshman Senator of the Student Government
Association and a reporter for the Cougar
Cry newspaper. He states, "I am proud to
represent WCC as Mr. Cougar because 1 love
my school and want to share my school pride
with everyone 1 come in contact with as Mr.
Cougar."
Ms. Catherine-Lee Sarah Hall of Sparta
was honored as Ms. Cougar. 2D08. She is
the daughter of Al and Bonnie Hall and the
Editor-In-Chief of the Cougar Cry newspaper
and a member of SGA. She is studying graphic
design and plans to transfer to Emory and
Henry College in Virginia to pursue bachelor
degrees in journalism and graphic design.
Upon graduation she hopes to open her
own business and/or work for a newspaper
organization. Ms. Hall states. "I am proud to
represent WCC as Ms Cougar because I love
the people in my school and I want to use my
time here to make a difference and inspire
people to try their best, take risks, and make
their dreams come true as they follow their
hearts."