Looking Back: 1990-1999

Students at a computer lab in the 1990s

Looking Back: 1990-1999

1990

Dr. Lewis Redd serves as interim president until June 1990, when the State Board confirms his selection as the College’s second president.

Philip Evancho is awarded the First Union Excellence in Teaching award from among applicants from all 58 community colleges.

Board of Trustees meeting in 1990
Students at computers in early 1990s
Charles Wethington in the booth at a radio station in early 1990s
Cosmetology student and instructor with customer in 1990

1991

The College’s men’s basketball team participates in the National Junior College Athletic Association (1980-2000) and reaches the Sweet 16.

Male students working on decommissioned car outside during fire & rescue training in 1990
Craven CC choir in 1990
Three students with typing contest trophy in 1991
Students and instructor examining fish for biology class in 1992

1992

The basketball team, coached by Si Seymour, beats the UNC-Chapel Hill junior varsity team.

Craven CC’s Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society Chapter, Alpha Phi Nu, is chartered.

Craven basketball player scoring on two UNC Chapel Hill players in 1990s
Man doing a split kick for karate demonstration in 1992
Barbering student cutting a customer's hair in 1991

1995

The College’s first Havelock Fund Drive raises more than $12,000.

1996

Craven’s AAS degree in Automotive Mechanics Technology begins courses and Paramedic classes are offered through Continuing Education in the fall of 1996.

People meeting in board room in 1992
Dr. Redd during 1995 graduation
Two male automotive students work on a car in 1994

1997

The College begins using the semester system in May 1997.

Associate Degree Nursing program graduates in 1997

1998

Instructors Bob Husson and Valeria Truitt offer the College’s first online courses.

Manicurist student gives a manicure in 1994
Student Services staff standing by Craven sign in 1996
Three male machining students in 1997

1999

Perdue Hall is completed, providing space for science labs, the nursing program, accounting, and office systems technology.

Phil Evancho gives a recorder lesson to female student in 1997
Hot air balloon on campus in 1999
Man with award plaque in 1999

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