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fcc.c.c. B&tttffm Y VI have made a lot of friends in my two years here at EC, and think I these will be my lifelong friends. They have made me realize the value of friendship/' — Willie McClelland Table of Contents Features 12 XXECCC has had a major impact on my life in that it Sports 26 has not only prepared me for senior college but has helped me to be prepared Academics 48 for life in the complex world ofa new century." Student Life 64 Apryl Hendon People 94 Closing 131 xxBeing a part of the War- rior band is very enjoyable for me. Being in the band gets me involved in campus activities such as pep rallies and ballgames, and it makes me feel a part ofa close-knit group.f§ — Rodney Bost k / -. • -pi "•>•>'* "*. t^ik. o $ bit , ^ o ^ it Always the gentleman, David Ezell assists Centralette Deanna Risherwith hercapeasthe members of the Big Qold Band prepare to march to the field for anothersuperb halftime show. The color gold has played a signifi- WO-HE-LO cant part in the history of East Central Community College. The college col- ors have been black and gold since 1928; the college has already cele- East Central brated its golden anniversary; and it has been the institution's continuing Community College purpose to offer "golden opportuni- ties" to all students. Therefore, in 1992, an Olympic Year, the yearbook Decatur, Mississippi 39327 staffcontinues the golden tradition by adopting the theme "Going for the Gold." Vol. 51 A Band of Gold "Has anyone seen my keys?" band, no blues band, and no Ask any band member about Collegians. "We have attempt- Tom Carson, and he or she will ed to expand to offer a number most likely think about that ofdifferent types of performing question. Carson, band direc- groups to suit all musical tor at East Central, does an tastes," Carson stated. excellent job of directing the This year's marching band, band program, despite the fact composed of 74 members and that his keys stay lost much of four managers, is possibly the the time. best ever fielded at the college. Students like Tom Carson; The growth in size and the he's an interesting teacher as recent addition of new uni- well as a demanding director. forms are two evidences ofhow And above all, it is evident that the band has changed. "Anoth- he enjoys what he does. er change is that I've gained In an interview at the close about thirty pounds, and I have of football season, during more gray hair," Carsonjoked. which time his band had per- Asked to relate his most formed what have been labeled memorable experience with the as "the finest band shows ever band, Carson answered, "I presented on this field," Carson always remember the enthusi- had this to say. asm of the group, and this "A lot of students support year's band is eager to try new the marching band, and that and more difficult things which interest is spilling over into make a show better." concert band and choir. Taking Band students feel the same a class like music appreciation way about their director. Scotty many times helps students see Scott, a band manager from that a band show or a choir Leake Academy, said, "The concert doesn't just happen. It band is definitely a great expe- takesa lot ofhard work." rience that I'll never forget. It's Band members do receive hard work, but when you see some scholarship assistance, the show developing, it's worth S^P&M&fa. but most admit that this is not it." their major reason for being in As in any group that spends the band. Students see it as a a lot oftime together, the band break from the routine of col- has its share of "not so seri- lege studies and as a chance to ous" times. For example, there be a part ofa strong, closeknit was the time Carson left his group. Most follow Carson's truck running and went to advice: "Do your best, but have class. Finding the truck run- fun doing it." ning, students moved it to Through the years, the band another place on campus, and has seen a number ofchanges. their director was convinced When Carson came to East that he had forgotten where he Central, there was a marching parked it. band but no concert or jazz Keith Johnson and Mark Branning, two important parts of the drum line, take part in one of the highly acclaimed halftime shows which the Warrior Band performed thisyear. The 1991 version of the Centralettes included (front) Misty Comet, Cindy Sharp, riicki Ivy,Amy Ladd, Kim Shirley; (Row2) Sydney Leonard, AngieCros- by, Merri Giles, Dawn Jones, Julie Pair, Angel Truett; (Row 3) Shay Sellers, Lynda Kelly, MelanieWilcher, Deanna Risher,ChristinaWood,andTina Davis. 2 Opening 4UoM^ "Will I make this next kick?" sophomore Centralette Syndey Leonard seems to ask herselfduring a perfor- mance. Intense concentration isa big requirement for beinga successful Centralette. Centralette Lynda Kelly awaits thecount to begin another halftime show. Centralettes agreed that the praise they received made the hard work seemeasier. Kim Griffin, in her second year as EC Drum Major, spent hours preparing for each show in addition to studying in the difficult curriculum of pre-pharmacy, Rodney Bost gets into the spirit of the toga pep TenorsaxophonistMaryAnnBamberg, rally by wrapping himselfin his sheet. Band members aasDaecmaetumrbferresohfmtahne,WeanrjroiyoerdBhaenrd.fiSrsotpyheoa-r contributed greatly to the upbeat atmosphere of the mfroersehsmienntlhiekebMaanrdy^Aenrnv.easrolemodelsfor pep rallies. Opening 3 Not Olympic Gold Fitness: Mick Pouncey servesas spotter forclassmate Donnie Hall as Donnie works with the dumb- bells.BothstudentsarefreshmenfromDecatur. The Wellness and Fitness ditioning techniques. movement which has been The fitness classes have building momentum across steadily increased in popu- the U.S. has come of age at larity as students become East Central. more aware of the in- During both semesters creased health benefits this year, forty students, from such a program. This largely non-athletes, met year, both sections of fit- twice a week to develop ness were closed well strength, flexibility and car- before the opening of dio-vascular pulmonary school in the fall, due to conditioning. advance registration inter- According to instructor est. Lucille Wood, students in According to instructor the class learn to apply Wood, her responsibility as such terms as aerobic, instructor is to help each anaerobic, isotonic, and individual assume responsi- isometric. Terms which pre- bility for his or her own fit- viously held only vague ness program. meaning take on value as students participate in the various exercises and con- A good fitness program must do three things: build strength, flexibility, and cardio-vascular strength, all the while taking individual differences into — Wood consideration. Lucille Fitness Class Schedule Expected outcomes from Jog two laps fitness program: 8 minutes - stretching Lowered blood pressure exercise Lowered pulse rate weight 30 minutes - Improved muscle tone machine, More flexibility free weights Pulmonary efficiency dumb bells Stress retardation 5 minutes - stretching with Socialization with others stretching Mental knowledge sticks Appreciation for 12 minutes - run andjog excellence 2 minutes - jump ropes Better image ofself Cool dmown Self-discipline * 7\ Opening a Personal Goal Just -a— it Chasity Young (background) practices situps on the incline board while classmate Lela Ladner works on leg presses. Both students signed up for fitness as a partoftheirown personal desire to build a lifelong habit of remaining physically fit. Bryan Booker, Patrick King, Gary McPhail (back row), Chris Bright, Candis Coghlan, and Scott Ryder (front row) begin their twice-weekly jogging routine. The class begins withjogging approximately one-half mile but builds up to a full mile before theend ofthe semester. Although they consider themselves at the Methodist Rehabilitation Center "just students like everybody else," to help her cope even better with her most of the student body have a spe- surroundings. cial admiration for this group of stu- In August, 1991, the vocational- dents. They are those students who, technical building became the last ten years ago, would have been building on campus to be equipped labeled "handicapped," but who now with restroom facilities for those with are thought of as students who pos- handicapping conditions. East Central sess special abilities. is making every effort not just to Take Mendy Smith for example. accept handicapped students but to Just Students After a debilitating automobile acci- go out and actively seek them out and dent before her junior year in high Moving across the campus school, Mendy not only returned and Under their own power; finished high school but has found a special place among the students at Walking onto the field, East Central. The high regard in which Having Justin in the band A Maid smiles withjoy. she is held was proved when the stu- has been a great experience Coming to class to learn dent body chose her as a Freshman both for—the band members and Just like any other Maid in the Homecoming election. for me. Tom Carson, Director Their only desire. "I was so nervous on Homecoming Day," Mendy said. "All of my family was here, and so many of my friends riot wanting to be different came up to me and said nice things. Mot wanting to be special It was a really special day." let them know that the college has Just students Another prominent example of a something to offer them. Wanting acceptance student with "special abilities" is Wanting friendship Tammy Grant. Tammy has been in a Like any other wheel-chair for several years but did Their only desire. not let that deter her from enrolling in a computer technology course at East — Central. During the summer of 1991, J. C. Howell she attended special therapy classes Creative Writing Class These students Shine like Gold Frederick Bell appears somewhat apprehen- sive as he prepares to ascend the lift to second floor of Newton Hall. Other students are helpful in assisting special people on and off if they need a hand. 8 core