1969 Tarana Reflects the Col Lective Change in Attitudes and Ac Tions
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LD6501.S6 T37 1969 Spartanburg Technical College. Tarana / I J f>- Images of Change More than a technical education institution, Spartanburg TEC is a fusion of ideas and backgrounds of many diverse people. Among these people are the students, the pulse of the TEC body, converging their fresh active minds and youthful energies in ex ploring life and making challenges turn into triumphs. The refreshing progressive attitudes of the stu dents have initiated, as part of the school's function, a revolution and change within our society. The 1969 Tarana reflects the col lective change in attitudes and ac tions. It reveals the awareness, spirit and enthusiam displayed by the whole Spartanburg TEC com munity this year. A Revolution in Learning Fuses Ideals Present in our dreams, occuring frequently in our study and cropping-up quite unexpectedly in our daily discussions, this revolution in re newed thought and reason has no boundary or limits and 1s a welcomed companion to the trav elers about to diverge into a new world. Echoes of campus life reflect the challenge of thoughts and ideas sprouted from the seeds propagated by an element of a changing socie ty. Analyzing and synthesizing, diverging and converging, contemplating and projecting, the people have given a new vision and dimension to the learning center. Reflections alone do not bring about change. Only involvement and action help refashion and model a changing world. TEC students are taught the never ending task of forging reality out of theories and dreams of what might be. They study unrelent lessly in a never ending task of absorbing and putting to practice skills learned in the class room. Through this process there occurs a change in the elements of personality that will be ever present in the TEC graduate. 2 jpartanburg ittc~ CONTENTS Introduction 1 Academics 12 Organizations 24 Activities 42 Classes 56 Beauties 82 Advertisements 90 Indexes 104 3 Fellowship is Involvement Someone's understanding for your problems, common appreciation for an instructor, lounging over casual conversation with a friend in the canteen, forgetting another class or strolling through the halls with that favored companion are all signs of the spirit of fellowship among Spartanburg TEC students. This friendship and meaning has brought forth feelings of selfpride, trust in others, and common involvement within the institution. 5 TEC Students are Recognized as Individuals Each person at Spartanburg TEC is in essence more than a number or name. Individual feelings are respected and humanitarian relations are empha sized daily. Unknown faces and impersonal policies are nonexistant at the Center and a common genial feeling exists for all. 6 8 9 10 Academics A group of dynamic people pull ing together loose ends to make a whole describes TEC's administra tive staff. Coordinating day, even ing, adult education, industrial, services, and community interest programs, the staff aims are to best serve the Spartanburg industrial community and people. Projecting ahead from five to ten years the TEC administration maps-out its course to assist the industrial and manpower develop ment of Spartanburg. The indus trial, curricular, community knowl edge, and administrative experts meet together to develop flexible programs to prepare individuals for tomorrow's work-world. 1'\ Hull Guides Center's Growth Spartanburg TEC Director, P. Dan Hull, has guided the Center's continuous growth since its inception in 1961. Thirteen years of educational experience, a B.S. and M.S. in Industrial Education from Clemson University, and a keen interest in technical training in South Carolina influence his daily decisions which direct to Spartanburg TEC. His precise manner re Hects in the appearance and ground of The Center, which is considered the most attractive in the State. Under his dynamic direction, the Center has doubled in size and acquired a ninety acre campus for future growth. Wm. Ed Henderson, Jr., coordinating the Center's community re lations and public information programs, advising the yearbook and Mercurian staff, pauses to enjoy a humorous letter. William D. Mitchell, Dean ol the Extension Division, organizeS;. and supervises the extension evening continuing education pro gram. Max Creech, Coordinator ol Instruction, supervises the regular programs ol the Center. 15 • ~ '- Myles L. Tillotson, Coordinator of Industrial Training, is the Center's link with area industry to promote, plan, and supervise TEC's Industrial training programs. Royce A. Justice, Dean of the Center, has busy workdays guiding the academic direction of the Center's programs and administering the internal operations of the school. 16 Elizabeth Brantley Library Assistant Resources and Relaxation Offered by Library A comprehensive library of fiction, non-fiction, ref erence and other books, newspapers, and a multi tude of trade magazines are available from eight in the morning to ten at night. Individual reading booths allow for optimum academic pursuit as do group con Margaret Mccarter Library Assistant ference rooms in the library. Wade Shipman, Librarian, prepares forms for ordering new volumes. Elvira Widd icombe Library Assistant .,,- Business Office Hums with Activity Behind the registering of students, maintaining of records, balancing of financial books, ordering equipment and supplies, and accounting for the tremendous amount of material and personnel that determine the success of a community and industrial training program is the office. Business Manager, Christine Hope, discusses financial planning matters with Administrative Dean Justice. Ruby Blalock, Bookkeeper Elaine Bond, Secretary Carolyn Lawter, Bookkeeper Barbara Ryan, Secretary Judy Ellison, Secretary • 18 Student Office is Center of Activity Emily Handy, Reg istrar Regina Johnson, Secretary Barry Knight, Counselor Dot Cannon, processor of student records, eyes floral arrangement while acting as receptionist for Satur day crew. 19 Karen Atkins, Health Career Division Head Richard Cash, Industrial Division Head Henry Duke, Engineering Division Head Bill Workman, Business Division Head 20 An Able Faculty Shapes Academic Development A dedicated and highly able faculty enrich the academic life of Spartanburg TEC students with knowledge and skills that are essential for success in the future. Befriending the individual students. participating in helping the Center grow with enrollment, significantly contributing to the fullest education of the students, the faculty is an instrumental force in the growth of the Center. A young and dynamic faculty inspires the students to inquiry and excellence. W. C. Allen, Welding S. H. Bishop, Related Subjects E. E. Burch Ruby E. Alverson, Technical Secretary Frances K. Collins M. E. Blevins, Electronics Automotive Mechanics Barbara T. Cobb, Technical Secretary Business Administration L. A. Gibson, Related subjects J. W. Gowens Air Conditioning-Refrigeration F. E. Haynes, Jr., Related subjects G. G. Hendrickson, Electronics A. J. Horn, Automotive Mechanics Sheila F. Jamison, Re lated subjects J. E. Jervis, Data Processing Vital issues are discussE!d and de- Katheryn E. Moody, Related subjects A. F. Owens Machine Shop-Tool and Die A. z. Jolley, Related subjects Estelle w. Lampley Rel ated subjects H. D. Lee, Business Administration R. W. Mittenzwei Industrial Engineering Technology The Faculty Promotes Student Interest ded during rouune faculty conferences W. A. Newton, Welding Pamela Quick, Drafting and Design Donna Rogers A. M. Sloan Aedical Laboratory Ass istant Machine Shop-Tool and Die W. J . Solesby, Data Processing 23 Student Organizations Foster Professionalism The most dynamic growth in :student organizations occurred during this year. Three student chapters of national organizations, an interorganizational board, one professional fraternity and a stu dent publications staff assisted the :student government council and existing clubs in boosting student spirit and morale. With a staff or faculty sponsor, each organization elected leaders, promoted proj ects, and helped TEC move for ward in student activities. A few of the highlights included; the Alpha Mu Sigma's trip to NASA in Florida, the Business Administration grad uates' Nassau vacation, the Tech nical Secretaries' parties and cake sales, the AMS sponsored " date" raffle, and of course, the student publications which include the Tarana, the Mercurian, handbook, and student directory. A dynamic year of student activism. 25 Student Government representatives were the key ingredients of many activities at Spartanburg TEC. These students displayed leadership, courage. and a strong desire to move the student body into a better school-student relationship. Members of the Council Provides 1969 Student Council are (from left to right}: Douglas O'Shialds, Newton Early, Marvin Reid, Patsy Sumner, Anne Donaldson, Ray Cauthen, Bruce Marvin, Butch Ayers, Herb Nolan, Debby Burnett, Steve Taylor, Norman Bell, Steve Wolfe, Mimi Bartol, Ken Berry Student Body and Mike Moore. Anne Donaldson, Vice President; points out goals of student council to Ken Berry, President; Kathy West, Secretary; and Leadership Norman Bell, Treasurer. Over twenty elected leaders from curriculum fields come together to actively promote academic as well as social activities in the Center ... the body is TEC Student Government Council. Projects included promoting an academic tutoring service, encourag ing student use of Counseling services to reduce dropouts, sponsoring student activities and