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Take a stroll down memory lane and see what it was like being a staff member here at Yavapai College. Read funny stories, special memories, and encouraging words from current and past staff. You can submit your own memories for inclusion on this page. Click on a decade below to start reading.
Carol Quiring, 1980s
For a long, long time we had just Marapai and Supai [dorms]. Now back then [~1984] we had a men’s dorm and a women’s dorm. Past midnight you were not allowed in the opposite sex’s rooms let alone the dorm. So all the women were in Marapai and all the men were in Supai except for the T-wing in Supai that had to grown and became a women’s wing in the men’s dorm. But the door between was locked so that the men could not go into the women’s area at night. You know, then it was really easy to keep tabs on what was going on…
Yolande LaFontaine, 2000s
What I remember most about my time at the YC library is the friendly atmosphere and helpfulness of every staff member. The state of the art of the library where current information is always available. The layout of the library which is very inviting and where one can easily find what they are looking for and if not, the well informed staff members at the reference desk who is always available.
I have come across several libraries since I have left and have yet to encounter one as well setup, maintained and staffed. I really miss the atmosphere of the YC library which made it a pleasure to come to work. Being there was always a pleasure and a welcome change of ...