Barton Community College - Spoke Yearbook (Great Bend, KS)

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This page intentionally left blank. UNITY SPOKE Volume XIV 1983—1984 Barton County Community College Great Bend, Kansas 67530 Table of Contents Opening Section. 2 Students Features. 12 Organizations . 36 Sports. 62 Classes . 86 Faculty . 100 Index . 113 Closing . 116 Unity is apparent in the Student Union. As students and faculty come downstairs for lunch, one notices what a large variety of people attend BCCC. 2 Student Unity STUDENTS UNITE FOR MANY REASONS Students displayed unity through the many events and phases of the school year. Fashion trends led the way in displaying a unified front. Some students displayed similarities by wearing the “country style.” Another group preferred the more fadish look such as bandanas. Another trend emerged as “sweats” became a popular school attire. Tolerance of the other groups’ fashion ideas probably proved to be the best sign of unity. Watching basketball practice is Brad Ball and David Wells. Waiting for Drawing I to begin, Terry Weathers and Martin Naims relax for a moment. Unity also proved to be important for those students who lived in the dorms. Learning to compromise as roommates or trailermates helped students to become closer. Also, since housing students were- generally the only ones who ate their eve¬ ning meals in the Union, they had more chances to meet other housing students. In a way, even news events provided unity. ABC’s airing, “The Day After,” a story about the effects of a nuclear war, en¬ couraged students to share their own views on nuclear armament and even death. Other news events were also discussed; all of which led to a better understanding of others. Of course, understanding leads to unity. Going to their next class, Linda House, and Bonnie Broce stop to talk in the hall of the Technical Building. Art students work on their ceramic peices. Shown here are Debbie McMahan, Debbie Hickie, Rowena Doze, and Lesa Froetschner. Two of God’s favorites, sophomores Michael Dick and Lynee Bellendir, rehearse for the fall perfor¬ mance. CLUBS PROVIDE UNITY Students unify by joining clubs. Members learn to interact so the club may prosper and grow. Drama students and music majors, for example, find that working together is im¬ perative when making a production. Musi¬ cians also learn to work together in order to perfect songs in choir and dancesteps in Hilltop Singers. Likewise, drama students who join Hilltop Players work within each others’ schedule in order to perform singing telegrams. Some clubs, such as the Student Senate, depend on organizations in order to stay united. Others, such as the Hilltop Players, find that a lack of rigid guidelines enhances their club. Sponsor Kay Robinson said, “We don’t have any formal meeting except for acting class...and we don’t have to an¬ swer to anyone but ourselves.” She added further, “They have a lot of responsibility on their own...if they don’t fulfill it..the other group members will let them know they’re out.” So, whether the clubs are united because of organization, or because of responsibility, students learn to work to¬ gether. Unity is provided by the Student Senate. One way was the Halloween dance they sponsored. Shown left to right are David Wells, Kevin Gerstenkom, Mary Mc- Vean, Steve Gould, Mark Hunter, Terry Weathers, Tina Fredendall and David Powers. .a 4 Club Unity At a dance sponsered by the Stu¬ dent Senate, Pam Kingen and Leon Dick enjoy the music provided by a live band. Going over work assignments are Interrobang members Jerry Barker, Sheryl Gaines and Spoke member Rusty Davis. Club Unity 5 6 Sport Unity SPORTS UNIFY ATHLETES Unity was probably most apparent in sports. While some events required team¬ work, others simply required team support. Basketball, baseball, and volleyball, for example, depended not only on the ability of individual players, but also on how well the team members interacted. So, unity is imparitive in sports. Track events, on the otherhand, did not officially require support from other team members. But the athletes excelled more if they knew that their teammates were sup¬ porting them. At Barton County College, the support was apparent. Trackster Kerry Straub said, “I think we work real well to¬ gether. There’s alot of us so we have alot of depth.” Working out together at basketball practice is Bob Munz and Brian Basgall. Watching fellow teammates perform a drill at bas¬ ketball practice is Bill Wilson, Tommy Johnson, Robert Riggs, and Greg White. Tracksters take a break during practice. Shown are assistant track coach, Carol Hartig, track coach John Webb, cross country runners Brian Renshaw and Jeff Nobles. STUDENTS UNITE DURING SCHOOL Students not only unite by wearing the same styles or by expressing the same view¬ points, but also by forming non-official groups with commonly shared interests. Al¬ though social cliques may never form, par¬ ticipation in campus classes causes feelings of closeness. For instance, nursing majors probably know each other better than general educa¬ tion students for two reasons. First, they share a common goal of wanting to help others. Second, once they begin courses in their field , they have more classes with each other. As in any relationship the more they talk to each other, the better they know each other. Therefore, it is easier to estab¬ lish a friendly relationship. The Student Union provides a place for people to study, eat, socialize, and relax, as Kevin Bowers and Troy Brodie realized. Unity derives from people helping each other. Cheryl Rainbolt and Stephanie Goerl work together. 8 Class Unity Silent cooperation is found as Danny Mcatee finds quotes and Danius Patterson records them. Cooperating with each other trains students Tammy Hinsen and Jan Hill for their profession. In the same manner, students know eac h other by working together. For instance, an editor depends on photographers and writ¬ ers in order to complete his or her section. These students also work long after-class hours when they “paste-up” a newspaper page or a yearbook spread. Even stu¬ dents who do not major in a certain area learn to work together by doing homework together or preparing for tests. They also meet in the Union to discuss weekend plans, to play pool, or to watch T.V. Con¬ sequently, students unite by going to class, going to the Union, and by sharing com¬ mon interests. Clasc Unity 9 Teachers try to stay on a friendly basis with each other which creates a sense of unity. Talking after class are art instructor Jon Ulm and accounting instructor Karla Soloman. SCHOOL PROGRAMS UNITE FACULTY Where would you find an administra¬ tor, a chemistry instructor, a musician, and a recruiter exchanging ideas? At BCCC, students find these diverse people at a lunch table in the Union. The sharing which goes on during lunch is only one example of the unity among professionals at BCCC. The col¬ lege is strengthened by the constant ex¬ change of ideas which occurs whenever employees gather, be it a faculty social prior to a meeting or a campus-wide pic¬ nic. Music instructor Ken Shaheen said, ...You spend your time in your own building....in spite of that, we have a very close-knit faculty.” Committee work is an integral part of the organizational structure. All em¬ ployees of the College were involved in committees this year developing the self-study plan which will determine the future accreditation of the institu¬ tion by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Sociology and western civilization instructor Gary Kenyon said, Compared to two years ago, the faculty gets along and are un¬ ified in their efforts.” Another attempt to provide unity was implemented through the establish¬ ment of a mentor system for evening and Outreach instructors. Each part- time instructor was assigned a full-time faculty member from the appropriate area. The instructor then visited the class and acted as a liason between the Outreach personnel and the campus. In addition, all new campus faculty were assigned a big brother or big sister to as¬ sist them in their first year. Instructors work well with other college employ¬ ees. Looking over the calender is Fine Arts secretary Evelyn Appel and Drama IF’C instructor Kay Robin¬ son 10 Faculty Unity Effective teachers and coaches work well with their students. Vance Kempton, Brad Ball, and Coach Ted Gardener talk at baseball practice An unlikely foursome talk in the Technical Building lounge. The instructors are Rick Bealer, psychology; Les Shreapel, drafting; Bob Wagner, auto mechanics; and Bert Besthom, diesel mechanics. Faculty Unity 11 UNITY FEATURES UNITE STUDENTS Understanding others leads to unity. Stu¬ dents express their attitudes through dress and actions. Students share their philoso¬ phies and fears by stating their opinions and reacting to current events. They prove their unity by working together, or at least com¬ promising, when they live in the dorms. Students prove their unity in many ways. Likewise, they become closer as the many factors in life affects them. A large crowd gathered to hear Jesse Jackson speak. Students, journalists, and interested citizens from all over the state attended his press conference. One student realizes that the Union provides many services, including a place to study. The feature at one basketball game was the Cougar cheerleaders spelling cheer. Features 13 14 Fashion A wide variety of fashions were accepted at Barton County. While Penny Stevens wears a casual layered top with pin-striped jeans, Margo Reents wears a fan¬ cier shirt and sweater combination. Special touches in Jessica Veerbeek’s skirt and sweater combination includes a slightly gathered sleeve and a cinched waist. Shorter hairstyles, similar to the ones that Lois Erickson and Susy Cosby are wearing, were seen at the Academy of Beauty Show. 1 The tuxedo look influenced many dress and pants outfits. Connie Washburn wears a tuxedo tie, vest, and blouse. The athletic look, commonly seen on campus included sweats and tennis shoes as worn by Brian Renshaw. FASHION VARIETY ACCEPTED Fashion—who is to say what it really is? Webster’s New World Dictionary defines fashion as the form or shape of a thing, a way or manner, or the current style of dress or conduct. At Barton County, fashion takes on many prospectives. Students, staff and fac¬ ulty dress in many different modes. “Any¬ more, it’s anything goes!” remarked Tina Fredendall about the year’s fashion. David Powers added, “I like to see the girls wear them, but I don’t like it when they go over¬ board. New wave is alright. Punk is out.” Some stuck with the comfortable look- jeans, t-shirts, and tennis shoes. However, many times the jeans them¬ selves were a fashion statement. Designer labels or pin-stripes on jeans added a touch of class. Wearing baggies, boot-cut, or straight leg all depended on the person. Mini-skirts and shorter skirts, often worn with colored or textured hose, also were popular. Sweatshirts came back big again in many colors and styles. Some were cut off while others had long sleeves. They were worn alone, with an oxford-cut shirt underneath and a bandana around the neck, or with a t-shirt underneath. The preppie look was still around, but not as predominantly. The alligator encoun¬ tered more competition from horses and ti¬ gers, but clothes without anything identify¬ ing them were becoming even more popu¬ lar. Many other items also classified them¬ selves in fashion. Shoes, glasses, and acces¬ sories such as large, bright-colored earrings were all a big part of whether you are dres¬ sed “just right.” The fashion statements at Barton County made the people what they are—friendly, outgoing, and UNITED. Casual, double-layered tops and jeans, as wom by Kristen Wikoff and Carla Addelson are very popular, warm winter trends. Fashion 15 A large crowd gathered to hear Jackson speak. Stu¬ dents, journalists, and interested citizens from all over the state attended his press conference. A handshake is an important tool for a presidential candidate. Jackson was greeted by college and special interest groups. JACKSON VISITS BCCC Democratic presidential candidate, The Rev, Jesse Jackson, made an afternoon ap¬ pearance at Barton County Community College on December 9. Jackson spoke to the Kansas American Agriculture Move¬ ment in front of a capacity crowd in the Fine Arts Auditorium. In preparation for Jackson’s arrival. BCCC Interrobang and Spoke staffers worked close with Jeffrey Cooper, an ad¬ vance man for the Jackson campaign. First, students helped verify credentials for mem¬ bers of the media. “I always thought press people just showed up,” commented Sheryl Gaines, Interrobang editor. In addi¬ tion to checking on press credentials, jour¬ nalism students were involved as “press es¬ corts” making sure reporters, photo graphers and others remained in the desig¬ nated areas. Also, they assisted in security measures by checking people as they en¬ tered. During the speech Jackson brought to at¬ tention the fact that many people are not re¬ gistered to vote. He asked the people in the audience who were not registered to vote to raise their hands. Then he asked for these people to stand and come to the front of the auditorium. Still in the dark these people proceeded slowly to the front. Then Jackson announced, “We have a registrar in the house.” Barton County Clerk Coleen Murphy then came forward. A final count showed that Jackson converted 30 non¬ voters into registered voters. Many of these were BCCC students. “I think he raised some really good issues,” said Brian Facklan as he finished filling out his voter’s registration card. Darrel Ringer, state spokesman for the Kansas AAM said about Jackson’s visit, “Jackson covered general issues and broad views, the key to what it will take to turn the nation around. He’s on the right track; he may not have the interior done on his train, but he’s on the right track.” The purpose of the meeting was not one of endorsement but rather to open communication and dialogue on critical issues between Jackson and the Kansas AAM. Ringer commented “He’s the most dynamic speaker since Ken¬ nedy; if he comes on any stronger he could walk away with the whole show.” For many people of the agriculture movement this was a political gathering, but for many BCCC students and faculty this was an experience to remember. Jackson visited the Ben Appel farm before speaking at the College and the American Agricultural Movement meeting. The Appel farm is a short distance from the College. Jackson 17 Looking over the merchandise, Ken Stephens examines some of the cloth¬ ing at Maurice’s. Brian Amador carries out groceries while working at the Dillion ' s store. Supermarkets and convenience storesoffered many opportunities for student employment. The college also offers part-time employment for many students. Here Cynthia Zeigler mows the lawn. I8Jobs STUDENTS’ NEEDS AND JOBS VARY Students choose to work for various reasons. Some students need a job in order to pay for college. These expenses include not only room, board, booka and tuition, but also gas to go to town. Students may also need money to buy clothes or extra material required in some courses. They may need spending money for weekends as well as weekdays. Hobbies may also consume a large part of a budget. While some hobbies such as biking or crocheting may require more than the original sum, others such as photography or painting, re¬ quire a steady monetary flow. Types of jobs vary as much as their needs. Some students work on campus as life guards or secretaries. Others choose to work in the surrounding towns. They work in stores such as food, family discount or clothing. They work in fast-food chains or in restaurants. Or they work in offices or a hos¬ pital. Making tacos at Taco Grande, Laura Pertel works at her part-time job. Working in the meat deepartment, Jim Radrick stocks shelves. Jobs 19 Clowning around at lunch are housing stu¬ dents t John Wells, Greg White,, John Bur¬ roughs and Leon White. Watching her roomates is housing students Bev Heier and her hometown friend. 20 Homelife DORMS HELP STUDENTS UNITE On the afternoon of May 3rd a water fight took place in the dorm parking lot. Trashcans were used as waterbuckets and almost all of the student residents were in¬ volved. This event is just one of the many examples of how housing students play to¬ gether. They also work together by study¬ ing, by car-pooling and by taking turns doing laundry. Often, before an exam, housing students stay up late in order to cram for a test. Also, when cars break down students can always find someone to take them into town. The administration also provides entertainment for the housing stu¬ dents to feel united as a family. Such enter¬ tainment includes movies, pool tables and watermelon feed. Don Vik talks on the telephone in his dorm room. Housing students get acquainted during a bar-b-que. Homelife 21 STUDENTS SEEK INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP RECREATION While some students seek hobbies that will allow them to relax by themselves, others seek a form of recreation that allows them to be with friends that share the same interest. Individual hobbies include singing or playing an instrument, taking photographs or painting sewing or knitting. Or if a stu¬ dent wants to get exercise he could run, bike or swim. Some students enjoy recreation that in¬ volve more people. These activities include basketball, softball, racketball, tennis and cycling. Whatever he decides to do, a student learns that recreation can be beneficial and relaxing. Dale Hogg combines his hobby of photography with his responsibilities as photography editor of the yearbook and newspaper. Chris Brungardt reads a mystery book during her spare time at the li¬ brary. 22 RF.CREATION Devin Packer plays ping pong for his enjoyment. The union gave students the opportu¬ nity to practice their hobbies. Sharpening his hobby skills, Jeff Thies plays pool. Video games are a popular form of rec¬ reation. Brenda Kittle plays space in¬ vaders in the union. RECREATION 23 STUDENTS ENJOY MANY FORMS OF ENTERTAINMENT Musicals or movies, bars or bowling al¬ leys, public dances or private parties, a stu¬ dent may find whatever type of entertain¬ ment that he was interested in. If he were interested in musicals, he could attend the College sponsored community musical, Fiddler on the Root , or he could have gone to Flashdance. If he were inter¬ ested in honor movies he could have seen Christine, Friday the 13th, The Final Chap¬ ter, or Children of the Com. If drama were more his style he could have seen Terms of Endearment or The Natural. Or, if he liked comedies he could have seen Police Academy or the college production, Black Comedy. Wednesday nights and weekends were popular times to go to the bars, Chapter II or Bar West, or to the bowling alley. Aside from providing a place for drinking, dancing and socialising, Chapter II also showed ‘hit video’, which are video interpretations of modem popular music. Students could also go to public dances or the student senate sponsored dances such as the fun daze dance, winter semi-for- mal dance or Inauqural Ball. If that wasn’t enough, students also attended private par¬ ties. Indeed students enjoy all types of en¬ tertainment, from musicals to parties to just socializing with a friend. Another source of entertainment are Nooners. Featured here is Dave Ruduif during an October nooner. 24 Entertainment Pretending to be the alcoholic son in the play, God’s Favorite, Tobin Mull takes a swig from the bottle. Candy Reneau leaves from a party in the country. Pictured are part of the cast from Fiddler on the Roof. This popular musical was sponsored by the College and included members from the surrounding com¬ munities. Entertainment 25 Gary Woodward, Kansas State University art instruc¬ tor. shows art students how he makes graphic draw¬ ings. ART PROGRAM PROVIDES VARYING EXHIBITS According to Jon Ulm, art instructor, “This year we had as active exhibit as we had the last two years.” The exhibits ranged from found object sculptures by James Prunner to the Larry Bradshaw exhibit from the University of Nebraska-Omaha to the Jerry and Ann Schutte Collection from Arizona to the Bruce Peters show from Concordia High School to the Art Inc. an¬ nual show to the student exhibits in De¬ cember and May. Guest speakers were Gary Woodward and Bob Clore from Kansas State Univer¬ sity. Woodward demonstrated graphic drawing techniques. Clore demonstrated vaccum relief. A representative from Fort Hays State University presented a work¬ shop on print making. Prunner also spoke about his art styles. Ulm additionally stated, “This year we tried to bring in past students.” He pointed out that Peters, Prunner and Jerry Schutte are graduates of BCCC. Paul Martin works or a Cougar mural for the au ditorium 26 ART a A OUTREACH AIDS COMMUNITY MEMBERS Outreach is a program instuted by BCCC. It purpose is to aid members of the surrounding communities taking college courses by locating the courses in the various towns. One segment of outreach is the Fifty-Plus program. Es- tella Easterly, sponsor said that the purpose of this pro¬ gram is “To stimulate the minds of the older people. The idea is that as long as the mind is active, so is the body.” This program, which has been in effect for almost five years was not only beneficial to the students, but also to the faculty. Easterly commented, “The instructors find the classes so fulfilling and so different from thoir average stu¬ dent classes, because these people are totally unhibited. Other outreach classes vary from painting to computers, form English to woodworking and from photography to history. Taking notes during a Fifty-Plus class is Gladys Spieng. Sawing during Ellinwoods woodworking class is Bert Kersting. Outreach 29 Waiting to be introduced as candidates at halftime is Brian Oaks and Angie Lewis. Providing a comic relief, king candidate Michael Johnson tells queen candidate Lynee Bellendirajoke. Walking with smiles, candidates Mike Dick and Leah Broadfoot take their place during the crowning ceremony. 30 Homecoming MOSER- HUDNALL CHOSEN The homecoming royalty go through a lengthy process in order to be chosen. First, every club or organization on cam¬ pus that is recognized by the college elects one boy and one girl to represent them. The representatives are then voted upon by the student body. The five girls and five boys with the most votes are the royalty. Each royalty member is then interviewed by a selected group of faculty members and stu¬ dent senate members. This group choice was Roxanne Hudnall and Charlie Moser for King and Queen. Student Senate President Bonnie Gehring presents a gift to the newly elected king and queen, Charlie Mosierand Roxanne Hudnall. lomecoming Candidates include Michael Johnson, Lynee Bellendir, Michael Dick, Leah Broadfoot, Charlie Mosier, Roxanne Hudnall, Pat Ostmeyer. Allison Oeser. Brian )aks, and Angie Lewis. Homecoming 31 SENATE ANNOUNCES AWARDS The Inaugural Ball evening began with an awards banquet for outgoing officers. Honors included a presidental award to Bonnie Gehring, an Outstanding Student Senate award to Marla Jenisch, an Out¬ standing Club award to the Computer Club an awards to head sponsors Theresa Farm¬ er and Mary Masey and faculty sponsor Scott McCoy. Afterwards at the first intermission of the installation dance for the president. Presi¬ dent Bonnie Gehring anounced next years officers. The president will be Nick Wrencher, Historian, Chris Kates and Sen¬ ator at Large, Carla Attleson. Attleson was the first person at BCCC to be elected as an officer by a write-in ballot. Singer and guitar player from Bluebird performs for the dance. Patty Dillion and Chris Cate dance togehterat the In¬ augural Ball. 34 Graduation ADMINISTRATION AWARDS DIPLOMAS PRESENTS AWARD On May 10, 1984,249 sophomoresobtained associates degrees and became the fourteenth graduating class of Barton County Community College. After the invocation by Pastor Gary Dassow, Dr. Pat McAtee, Dean of Instruction, dedicated the Distinguished Instructor Award to George Cusick. Mr. Cusick died on February 16,1984. Robert Keenan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Gerald Tomanek, president of Fort Hays State University. Dr. Tomanek gave the students ten philosophies for living, among which included: love everyone, smile often, be willing to work harder . and longer; keep an open mind and ‘take time to smell the roses’. A reception hosted by the College Community Women followed the presentation of diplomas. Giving the address to the students is Dr. Gerald Tomanek, president of Fort Hays State University. Graduating nurse, Mary Ann Levingston receives her pin from instructor Charlotte Mastin Graduation 35 UNITY CLUBS PROMOTE UNITY Clubs unite because of commonly shared interests. If a student is interested in home ec, farming, journalism, music, or team spirit, he or she may join a club. Clubs allow students to meet each other as well as to perform services. The Student Senate, in particular, causes unity because of the dances and other social activities that they sponsor. Hilltop players Mike Dick and Connie Sander re¬ hearse lines for an upcoming play. Looking over plants given by Resident Housing Assistants are Monica Gilmore, Leslie Phi Theta Kappa pledges Kathy Jenish, Lori Brown, Tracy Bellendir, Charlotte Bell, Carlton, and Dana Dockter. and Kristine Abrahamson were initiated into the club during the spring ceremony. Organizations 37 Scholars chosen for outstanding abilities Students who show outstanding achieve¬ ment are chosen to receive scholarships. Presi¬ dential Scholars are chosen for their academic achievement and Art scholars for their achievement in the fine arts. Presidential scholars, (front) Patty Seaman, Leslie Carlton. Barb Kinzel. Marla Jenisch. Richard Bell, (back! Leisa Baker, Cathy Stegman, Diane Almquist, Leroy Maneth. Dr. Jimmie Downing. Art scholarship students include (front) Diane Simmons, Denise Butler, Robin Buckbee, Pam McGlinn. (back) Meri Werner, Rose Sassman, . Jim Brierv Laura Carricker,:, Kristi Divibiss. Art scholar Robin Buckbee examines a portrait in the Dale Riggs Exhibit. 38 Art and Presidential Scholars Phi Theta Kappa (front) Rick Bealer sDonsor. Dixie Smith, Kris Zecha, Liz Miller, Sandy Wiles, Sandra Donelly. (back) David Maneth, Beverly Munk, Melanie Palmer, Susan Drehle. (not pictured - Nancy Wetzel, Sue Wagner.) PTK Promotes Intellectual Achievement Phi Theta Kappa was established in 1918 for community junior colleges. It is the only known nationwide fratemity sorority for two year colleges and consists of over 500 chapters in 48 states. The group recognizes intellectual acheivement of students. Membership is granted to any fulltime student with a 3.5 grade average providing they maintain a 3.2 grade average throughout their affiliation. The purpose of PTK is to promote scholarship, develop leadership and service, and cultivate fellowship among students of community junior colleges in the United States. (front) Rose Sassman, Carol Curtis, Meri Wemer. (back) Ty Welsch, Kristi Divibiss, Jim Briery, Dana Simmons, Lawra Carriker, Matt Jones, Martin Ahrens, Pam McGlinn Phi Theta Kappa and Art Scholars 39 Connie Sander and Keri Hickey practice a scene from God’s Favorite. The group was under the direction of Kay Robison. At club rush night held in the Union, Hilltop Singers and Players sponsor Kay Robinson talks with Heidi Eller, a singing telegram deliverer. The Hilltop Singers performed throughout the state for various organizations, combining contemporary selections with dance routines, (back) Ken Shaheen, Darrell Seitz, Todd Stephenson, Jeff Dye, Adam Keener, Cathy Stegman, Tedd Stephenson, Tim Richardson, David Radenberg, Steven Blau, (front) Michelle Ward, Candace Reneau, Sheila Cravens, Leslie Carlton, Betty Vanek, Kristina Divilibiss, Laura Pertl, Lynee Bellen- dir. (not pictured are Brian Amador, Lee Viner, Bruce Nittler.) 40 Hilltop Singers Players perform on television Bubbylonian encounter performed by the Hilltop Players, received national recognition on ABC’s Nightline following the movie Something about Amelia. The movie was about a 13-year old girl who was forced to have sexual intercourse with her father. Bubblyonian encounter shown to grade school children in cooperation with So¬ cial Rehabilitation Service, deals with incest and forced sexual touch. The play teaches children what to do if they are touched in ways they do not understand. It also stresses the child is not at fault. After receiving recognition, the presentation was then televised on KSNC TV Channel 2 on January 28. Besides the full time work for Bubbylonian encounter. the Players also delivered singing telegrams and took a trip to Denver to view operas, concerts and theatre productions. Many of the members also acted in the drama production “God’sFavorite” Hilltop Players, (front) Kay Robinson, Connie Sander, (middle) Laura Pertl. (back) Trey Wamoff, Keri Hickey, Darrell Sietz, Lynee Bellendir, Mike Dick, Tobin Mull. Darrell Sietz, Connie Sander and Tobin Mull perform a scene from the play God’s Favorite. The play was pre¬ sented by the drama department. Hilltop Players 41 Band Provides Entertainment Most members of the band were also invol¬ ved in the pep band which provided entertain¬ ment at home baskerball games. On oct. 26- 27 in Wichita, the Sixth Annual All Communi¬ ty College Band Clinic-Concert was held. Stu¬ dents from community colleges submitted in¬ dividual demonstration tapes of their playing review. Those selected from BCCC were Missy Davis, flute; Kelly Herman, clarinet; Adam Keener, French horn; Melany Malm, clarinet; and Michelle Teichman, baritone saxophone. (front) Kathleen Ives, Christy Smith, Melany Malm, Cur¬ tis Tatro. Rick Wagner, (middle) Carol Curtis. Laura Per- tle, Dana Dockter, Michelle Teichmann, Brad Murphy, Shelly Zweifel, Greg Dennet, David Radenberg. (back) JB. Webster. Trey Warnoff, David Powers, Brent Ronen, Bruce Niftier. Adam Keener, Danah Zimmerman, Jerri Larson. Marlin Buehler. J.B. Webster leads his band as a director and also as a player at the basketball games Shelly Zweifel and Laura Peril promote the college band at the Club Rush Night. (jJjDCO - tmJ(X ■heyjL+tur- jo iA. d • j . ft. D ift-t- «:00 a n r� Lta COUGAR pep ba N o 42 Band Many members of the College Community Orchestra, under the direction of J.B. Webster, also played in the orchestra for many plays and musicals. The orchestra consisted of students and members of the community. Choir and College Community Orchestra 43 (front row) Patty Dillon, Lynee Bellendir, Cathy Stegman, Kristi Divilbiss, Keela Burton, Ann Feldkam p, Konnie Keller, Kathleen Ives, (middle row) Betty Vanek, Laura Pertl, Patty Seaman, Michelle Ward, Curtis Tatro, David Raden- burg, Adam Keener. Steve Blau, Ernest Penick, Leslie Carlton, Michelle Teichmann. (last row) Jeff Dye, Bruce Niftier, Brian Amador, Todd Stephenson, Tim Richardson, Brian Facklam, Darrell Seitz, Denise Underwood, Karen Silhan, Advisor Ken Shaheen. BCCC Choir. RH A sponsor Jerry Ney recieves some help from Dick Wade while working on the dormitory grounds Monica Gilmore, Leslie Carlton, and Dana Dockter choose from the plants do¬ nated by RHA to decorate their dorm rooms. RHA student Heidi Holland studies with Cindy Hickerson in the Union. Hous¬ ing student had the opportunity to meet many local students. 44 Residential Housing Assistants Senators govern student population Consisting of representatives from various groups and elected officers, the Senate is the BCCC representative governing body of the student population. Presiding over the or¬ ganization was president Bonnie Gehring and Marla Jenisch served as vice-president. Brenda Kittle was secretary-treasurer and Tim Richardson was historian. Marty Morgan and Adam Keener acted as senators-at-large. To get the year going the Senate held Fun-in-the- Sun-Daze with a BBQ, club rush, and dance. As a starter for the new term, changes were made to several articles of the Senate constitu¬ tion. The traditional fests were again held with the Fall Fest ending with a spookhouse and Halloween dance. The Winter Fest in¬ cluded Homecoming coronation and dance and the Spring Fest ended with the Inaugural Ball. According to Teresa Farmer, adviser, the first semester was a new experience and a learning process for the senate. The second semester went more smoothly for the offi¬ cers Student senate president Bonnie Gehring works through papers, planning upcoming events. Gehring dedicated many hours to the student body. Student Senate, (front) Margaret Riedel, Lesa Froetschner. Cassie Walker, Tina Fredendall, Marla Jenisch, Penny Herter, Susan Mortimer, Melanie Palmer, Lois Erickson, (back) Pete Falcon, Teresa Farmer-adviser, Mary Massey-adviser, Bonnie Gehring, Scott McCoy sponsor, Tim Richardson, Adam Keener, Allison Oeser, Mary Hullet, Kristi Gross. Periann Stevenson, Marty Mor¬ gan Student Senate 45 STUDENT SENATE ACTIVITIES Student Senate sponsored many activities throughout the year including nooners, dances, and pep rallies, (below) Kurt Schaub assists a magician with one of his tricks during a nooner. (right top) Blubird rocks the homecoming dance, (right bottom) Masked students participate in the Halloween dance at Chanter II. 46 Student Senate Sponsored Activities STUDENT SENATE ACTIVITIES Randy Lindsay leads a crowd of hungry students at the barbeque following activities during Fun-in-the-Sun-Daze. This was sponsored by the Student Senate at the beginning of the fall semester. 48 Student Senate Sponsored Activities Mary Hullet and Allison Oeser enjoy the watermelon feed held during Fun-in-the- Sun-Daze. David Wells and Mary McVean dance near an ape at the Halloween dance. Band members Michelle Teichman and Adam Keener listen as Marty Morgan speaks to the crowd at the basketball homecoming pep rally. Student Senate Sponsored Activities 49 Cheerleaders support teams Cheerleaders were recruited for the first time at BCCC. They ' were scouted by; spon¬ sors and given full scholarships. Besides cheering athletic events, they also painted pep signs for the gymnasium. During the basket¬ ball games the girls worked with the pep band by doing routines to certain songs. They also worked together with the Cougar Kittens in supporting the athletic teams (front) Krista Norton, Kristi Schnoebelen, Christy Jen¬ sen, Roxanne Hudnall. (back) Pat Bauman, sponsor, Terry Pinkston, Heidi Eller, Vadeth Bryant, Shelly Seaman. Roxanne Hudnall helps provide halftime entertainment for the basket¬ ball fans. Hudnall supported the teams for two years. Christy Jensen, Vadeth Bryant, Krista Norton and the cheer¬ leading squad practice a cheer. 50 Cheerleaders The Cougar Kittens worked along side the cheerleaders in supporting the college athletic teams. Among other events, the club worked at the games taking tickets, selling programs and running the concession stand. Front Row: Keela Burton, Janis Oswald, Gwen Green, Kelly Herman, Charlotte Jones, Michelle Irkson. Back Row: Gail Fox, Janet Newman, Kristi Gross, Melany Malm, Loreen Ham- meke, Coreen Hammeke, Dana Foss, sponsor. Cheerleaders Krista Norton. Shelley Seaman, Kristi Schnoebelen, Roxanne Hudnall, Christy Jensen, Vadeth Bryant, Heidi Eller, and Terry Pinkson line-up to per¬ form one ot their many routines. Cougar Kittens 51 (top right (Vocational Industrial Club of America, (front) Charles Denning, Mark Carter, Michael Snodgrass, Greg Schenk, (middle) Harold Pohlman, Bill Bullard, Allen Foos, Bert Besthom, sponsor, (back) Brian Ediger, Bob Sinclair, Jim Vonlehe, Scott Koehler, Jim Bartonek. (middle right) The main concept of DECA was the promotion of additional knowledge, (front) Melinda Murphy, Shirley Heier, Anna Bartlett, (middle) Wayne Dreher, Jim Rarick. Kevin Bow¬ ers, Troy Brodie, Alan Soukup, Byron Barrientez (back) Dale Zimmerman, Jim Ellis, Mary Hullet, Danah Zimmerman, Clara Estes, Sheila Cravens, Phil Haase, Connie Lowry, Lee Viner, Randy Lindsey, (stairs, bottom to top) Barbara Hullet, Starla Glanville, Jill Yost, Vadeth Bryant, Michelle Maurath. (above) 1984 Rodeo team. Rick Mullen, adviser, Amy Heath, T.R. Esfield. The team competed in the college rodeo circuit. Aggies Tom Kile, Kevin Vondra, Alan Foos, Shawn Teichmann, Clara Estes, Pat Ostmeyer, Brian Scheideman, Roger Meitler, Rodney Cure, Sponsor Rick Mullen. 52 VICA-DECA-Rodeo Team-Aggies Judith Stanton and Tammy Hinson offer caramel apples for sale to any hungry student. The Home-Ec members made the apples and sold them as a fund raiser for the club. Front Row: Gina Gina Ellsworth, Lori Brown, Gail Fox, Gwen Green, Penni Stephensens, Darla Cogdill, Periann Steven¬ son, Sandra Dikerill, Jan Hill. Back Row: Joyce Behr, Donitta Popp, Jessica Verbeek, Susan Bidwell. Lori Steockline, Shelly Post, Lana Besthorn, Tammy Hinson, Margo Reents, Janet Newman, Judith Stanton. Home-Ec 53 Occupational Therapy students construct aids for the hadicapped as final projects for the semester. Occupational Therapy Association. Front Row: Brenda Redlin, Ann Duncan, Patty Peintner, Margaret Riedel, Rosetta Graber, Karen Lukert, Twila Meier. Middle Row: Rowena Doze, Koreen Shepard, Angie Jensen, Geralin Loevenstein, Lesa Froesh- ner, Kimm Bliss, Debbie Hickey Debbie MacMahan. Back Row: Br enda Carswell, Tania Fluke, Rhonda Conrad, Leona Wigington, Roxene Sloan, Kristine Ab- rahamson and sponsor Bob Ayers and Milde Hollingsworth. 54 Occupational Therapy Assistants _ Front Row: Freshman Medical lab technicians Kathy Heidrick, Program Instructor; Lan To, An¬ nette Gustavson, Debra Shara, Michelle Thomas, Joan League. Back Row: Leonard Bunsel- meyer, Program Director; Phyl¬ lis Kuhn, Aaron Hurst, Karla Schartz, Paula Swenson, Tuan Nguyen, Sharon Vonfeldt, Pro¬ gram Instructor. Front Row: Sophomore Medical lab technicians, Karen McCul- ley, Karyn Fish, Cindy Turnbull, Louise Masden. Middle Row: Kim Morlong, Jean Judd, Jamie Kelly, Rose Fox. Back Row: Jack Janousek, Clarence Legleiter, Alan Dunavon, Leonard Bun- selmeyer, Program Director; Sharon Vonfeldt, Program In¬ structor. Office Edu cation Associa¬ tion. Front Row: Connie Washburn, Margaret Riedel, Lori Brown, Ruth Baldeo, Carol Foster. Back Row: Pam Kingin, Tammy Stever. Lois Dietz. Cindy Sloan. Amy Bauer, Carol Curtis and sponsor Delores Meyer. Medical Lab Technicians-Office Education Association55 Computer club. Front row: Cris Cate, Marla Jenisch, Wade Haden. Middle row: Lisa Heinen, Bonnie Gehring, Penny Herter. Back row: Darrell Eiland, Steve Rein, Scott McCoy, sponsor. COMPUTER CLUB PLACES SECOND Arriving last at the destination of the Second Annual Data Processing Road Rally, the team consisting of Penny Herter, Bonnie Gehring and Marla Jenisch received first place honors. The team of sophomores covered the 21.6 mile treasure hunt in a car in only 28 miles to find themselves at the Ellinwood City Park where the club then held their first meeting. Officers were selected and Herter took the of¬ fice of President. Tim Richardson became the Vice-President. Lisa Heinin was selected as Secretary, Cris Cates as Treasurer and Darrell Eiland as acting chairperson. A trip in October took the club to Colorado where they toured various computor centers including the United States Air Force Base. During spring break they again traveled out of state to Tennessee. This trip gave the students a chance to gain knowledge of the computor industry. As a service to those living on campus, the club sponsored survival kits during final week. A computor compatibility survey was aslo sponsored, as a service to Western Kansas high schools. Fall Semester Beauty Academy. Front Row: Debbie McLean, Diane Lawrence, Tammy Elsen, Amy Wirtz, Darla Ciempa, Julie Kratzer, Yvonne Bongartz, Maggie Smith. Middle Row: Tina Marquis, Pam Novothy, Becky Rube, Whitney Webster, Liz Hartshorn, Leisa Baker, Sheri Drohman. Back Row: Danee Vick, Kristi Norris, Geralyn Shaffer, Cassie Walker. 56 Computer Club -Beauty Academy ACADEMY STUDENTS OFFERED MANY BEAUTY SERVICE The Academy of Beauty offered haircuts and styling along with manicures, facials, peicures and many other beauty service. Academy students competed in contests in¬ cluding a fashion haircut contest and model and mannequin contest at the spring hair fling held in Wichita. Many students enrolled in the Beauty Academy were members of the Cosmetology Club. The club promoted unity for students who were pursuing a career in cosmetology. President of the club was Leah Broadfoot, Vice president was Sheri Drohman, Secretary was Jan Ash and Treasure was Maggie Smith. Cassie Walker was Student Senate representative and Linda Roelf’s was reporter. Spring semester Beauty academy: Jan Ash, Leah Broadfoot, Freda Chapman. Spring Semester Beauty Academy. Sally Froetschner, SHa- ron Shartz, Lynn Demel, Margie Kirkhart, Mindy Davidson, Kathleen Moran, Nancy Ross, Diane Dickens. Beauty Academy 57 Dean of Instruction, Pat McAtee speaks to the pledges of Phi Theta Kappa about the importance of academics. Sponsor Rick Bealer and officers of Phi Theta Kappa ask new pledges to take oath of allegiance to the ideals of the club. 58 PHI Theta Kappa Initiation The pledges hold their lighted candles signifying their- new membership into the organization. Pledges are Cathy Jenisch, Lori Brown, Tracy Bellendir, Charlotte Ball, Krista Abrahanson. PHI Theta Kappa Initiation 59 Staff worked long hours Members of the Interrobang worked long hours during the year to produce the bi¬ weekly newspaper. The group wrote, typeset and pasted up their stories. With the help of the print shop staff, the paper always hit the stands on time. At the close of the year eight journalism students traveled to Wichita to at¬ tend a contest where five students received state honors on the community college level. Those students include Joan Schmidt, 2nd place, Sports Feature Writing; Meri Werner, 2nd place. Editorial Cartoon; Lori King, 2nd place. Single Ad Design; Dale Hogg, 3rd place. Feature Photography; and Sheryl Whit¬ taker, 3rd place, Sports Column. Joan Schmidt helps paste up an edition of the Inter¬ robang, the college newspaper published bi-monthly. Paste-up is the final step in the production of the news¬ paper. Journalism students attended national conference in Chicago during November, (above) Chicago during the night. Ir.terrobang staff-! front) Jerry Barker. Linda Lof- wall, Adviser Lavona Suppes, Jim Hadley, Mike Magness. (middle) Dawn Gosser, Sheryl Whit¬ taker, Meri Werner, Kathleen Ives, Gina Campbell, Joan Schmidt, (back) Susan Godby, Chris Cotter, Teri Becker, Dale Hogg, Sheryl Gaines, Dana Dockter. 60 Interrobang Spoke Staff, (front) Lavona Suppes, Rusty Davis, (mid¬ dle) Chris Brungardt, Candy Reneau, Tracy Bellindir. (back) Dale Hogg, Rhonda Welden, Curtis Tatro, Terry Richie. HL J m- _ 3V 1 Staff strives for quality Before production of the yearbook began, the staff set a single goal to work toward. This goal was to improve the quality of book that came out of the college journalism depart¬ ment. Although the staff experienced a loss of members at the change of semesters, the quality strived for was not affected. Second year staffer and Editor-in-Chief Rusty Davis said, “the people that stuck with it are the reli¬ able people. Compared to last year we are a lot further along. ’ ’ Davis expected the qual¬ ity of layouts, writing, and all around coverage to be improved over previous yearbooks pub¬ lished by BCCC students. T racy Bellinder gathers information by way of phone while Diana Wilson, Patty Hemmeke, Editor Rusty Davis, Terry Richie, Dale Hogg, and Rhonda Welden work together with ad¬ visor Lavona Suppes. Staffers spent many hours working together as well as individually. Spoke 61 UNITY SPORT UNITY DEEMED OBVIOUS Along with skill, practice, and a desire to win, unity is probably one of the most im¬ portant characteristics of a team. In some sports, such as basketball, the importance of unity is obvious. In order for a play to be successful, the teammates must work to¬ gether. But, in other, sports, such as track, unity acted as a silent motivation. Preparing for the next tournament, golfer Steve Nee- land practices his swing. Monica Gilmore reaches during a jumpball against Cloud Community College dur¬ ing playoffs. Stretching after their events are Bonnie McLeland and Kim Jar¬ vis. Far Right: A student particpates in the bowling league, another of the many activates which help bring stu¬ dents together. Jeff Langehr and many other stu¬ dents participated in the co-ed soft- j ball tournament. Students partici- i pate in these activities to maintain i their athletic ability. Intramural football brought many young men out to show their talents. Here Jerry Meeks sweeps around Tobin Mull and Jeff Langehr. 64 INTRAMURALS Intramurals is not only for guys; its also for the gals. Pam Johnson takes a jumpshot while Pam Kingin pre¬ pares to rebound. INTRAMURALS ATTRACT MANY Although many students participate in varsity athletics, unity could not be more evident than in intramurals. Intramurals al¬ lows students to put away the thought of homework and tests. In addition, intramurals helps students work together and have fun. Bryon Deen said, “Intramurals allows me to meet people, stay active, and maybe even win a T-shirt.” However, students are not the only ones who participate, faculty and administrators as well find time to enjoy themselves in these activities. Mary Massey, Coordinator of Intramurals said, “We are providing a wider range of activites to better serve the needs of students, fac¬ ulty, and administrators. “It was fun although I wish they would have longer seasons so everybody plays everybody and then have tournaments,” said Cindy Weaver, Public Information Coordinator. The most popular activites include; basketball, volleyball and softball, but tennis, flag football, bowling, chess, back gammon, pool and sports trivia quiz is offered. Indeed, unity is evident in intramurals helping bring students closer together. Lori Reeves prepares to advance at the crack of the bat while her oppo¬ nent John Wells prepares for the pitch during co-ed softball. INTRAMURAI.S65 Wade Haden and Angie Lewis battle it out during the checker competition. These girls seemed to be prepared as referee John Burroughs tosses up a iump ball. During intra¬ mural competition sev¬ eral students referee and perform as judges. 66 INTRAMURALS Action is the name of the game for these young ladies. Chris Barnes tries to de¬ flect a shot of Brian Ochs while Jason Schenck tries to help assist. Jeff Nobles prepares to de¬ fend his side also during intramural volleyball. Charlie Moser serves for his team during the men’s intramural vol¬ leyball. Intramurals played an im¬ portant role during the school year to help students stay active. INTRAMURALS 67 Trainers are Brad McMillian, Missy Davis, Rick Sporen and Bob Mudd. Head trainer Ken Henderson at¬ tends Kevin Smith at a home game. Henderson along with his staff of trainers were always around when they were needed. Coach Cox and Chris Cotter are also on the mound to check on Smith’s condition. Kathy Funk and DeDe Parker defend Barton Counties side against an agressive Johnson County team. Coach Jerry McCarty goes over some instructions with Lori Reeves and Cheryl Dickerson while assistant coach Ray Bechard listens on. TRAINERS WRAP LEGS; SPORTS STAFF WRAPS UP STORIES The Sports Information staff and trainers had a very busy schedule this year. The sports staff wrote sport fea¬ tures and produced a monthly calendar for boosters telling of coming sports events. While the trainers were always busy wrapping ankles and taking care of other injuries. In addition the sports staff, which consisted of three girls on scholarship and one on a work study program produc¬ ed a newsletter every two weeks to tell of past perfor¬ mances and upcoming events. The trainers who were also on scholarship keep BCCC athletes healthy and protected them from injury. Under the direction of Jerry Ney, Sports Information di¬ rector, the sports staff also provided programs and bro¬ chures. Some of their projects include, track, softball, baseball, basketball and volleyball. Furthermore, Ney and his staff won national honors for their volleyball brochure. Gina Cambell, member of the staff said, “Being on staff was a very good experience for me and the other girls, we wrote stories and had pictures printed for the Tribune.” The trainers were guide by Ken Henderson who help these students make progress and help BCCC athletes maintain a sense of security. Sports Information staff includes Lori King, Gina Cambell, Dana Dockter, Linda Powers and not pictured Joan Schmidt. These girls along with Jerry Ney produced several brochures and programs for the College. SPORTS 69 Mike Magness scoops the ball and prepares to throw a runner out. Magness proved to be an important player in the Cougars 30-10 season. COUGARS HAVE MOST SUCCESSFUL SEASON EVER The Barton County Cougars of coaches Leon Cox and Ted Garner were just one game away from hosting the Central District tournament and a possible chance to advance to the Junior College World Series. However, the Cougars fell short in their attempt to knock-off Johnson County for the Region VI championship. Thus, the BCCC nine con¬ cluded with a tremendous 30-10 record and the most successful season in the school’s history. The Cougars who were the Western Sub-Regional champions had to fight their way back through the loser’s bracket of the eight-team double elimanation tournament hosted by Barton County to advance to the Re¬ gion VI .Coach Cox was happy about the wins but would have been pleased more had the Cougars showed more intensity. “Like I’ve been say, we’ve been playing better ball on the road this year. We’re a lot more relaxed at home, andthat’snot necessarily a good thing,” Coxsaid. This year offense was the name of the game when the Cougars played. The teams batting average was set at .340 and included eight hitters with at least one home run. Pat Blasi, a Wichita State transfer student proved to be a valuable asset for Coach Cox. Blasi who hit .447 led the team in singles, runs and stolen bases and furthermore he struck out only five times. Other offensive threats include: Kurt Schaub, who led the team in home runs and hit .362, Mike Magness who hit .398, Brad Ball who hit .389 and Chris Cotter who hit .362. Assistant Coach Ted Gardner watches his team per¬ form. Gardner and Coach Cox provided BCCC with its most successfull baseball team ever. Vance Kempkin scores another run during the West¬ ern Sub-regional tournament. - vT ml 70 SPORTS Front row: Bobby Munoz, Mike Magness, Roger Moms, Michael Johnson, Kevin Gerstenkom, David Seymour and Joey Eaton. Second row: Brad Ball, Brian Basgall Jeff Thies, David Wells, Pat Blasi, Kurt Schaub and Brian Watkins. Third row:Todd Watkins, Vance i empkin, Chris Cotter, Chris Weigel, Kevin Calgren, David McNicholas, Kevin Smith and John Dudte. Catcher Chris Cotter seemed to make the big play when the Cougars needed it the most. Hi SPORTS 71 Front row: Kathy Funk, Sharon Geist, Vicki Dinkel, Joellen Mullens, and Stephanie Bixenman. Back row: Coach Jean Haffner, Janet Newman, DeDe Parker, Tracy Rit¬ ter, Shelly Aldridge, Diane Hall and Manager Jill Ostmeyer. 72 Volleyball Perfect conference record. SPIKERS SUCCESSFUL For the second consecutive season, the BCCC volleyball team made it to the finals of the Region VI volleyball tournament, only to be denied a trip to the national tournament by Johnson county. However, two talented athletes from the squad made the All-Re¬ gion team. Stephanie Bixenman and De De Parker were among twelve athletes from Kansas honored. The cougars of second year coach Jean Haffner posted the best record ever by a BCCC volleyball team winning 37 of 45 matches. In addition, they recorded their second consecutive perfect 6-0 conference record. The primarily freshman team played quite well togehter. Haffner commented, “They’re unique in that they get in here and it’s like they’ve known each other before.” With collegiate experience this year’s freshman will likely be contenders for next years Region VI championship. In addition to the team record, the cougars set several individual records. Bixenman holds the record for single assists in a season, career assist and serving points for season and career. Also, Parker set the record for single season kills. Sharon Geist was the first Cougar to set 15 straight service points in one game. Joellen Mullens unleashes an awe¬ some spike while competing in the Hays tournament. Volleyball 73 Golf coach J.B. Webster yells some encouragement to his young gol¬ fers. Webster helped his golfers gain valuable experience needed at the college level. GOLF TEAM GAINS EXPERIENCE The Barton County Cougar golf team of Coach J.B. Webster which consisted mainly of freshman gained valu¬ able experience through out the season. The split season of fall and spring saw these young men travel from Kansas City to Colorado Springs and mature their game. Al¬ though they did not win any tournaments the young Cougars showed they were out to compete and have fun. The Region VI meet was held at Lawrence in which But¬ ler County earned the right to travel to Leahigh Acres, Florida for national competition. Each region was to send ten people, the number one team and five medalist. Un¬ fortunately, Barton County did not have anyone among the top ten. The Cougars finished eighth with a team total of 751, just one stroke better than ninth place Garden City. Should coach Webster return all his freshman they could very well be in contention for next years title. t i Bill Crane watches his shot to see how it turned out. Steve Neeland launches his shot from the edge of a field with determination Doug Karlin uses an iron to make his shot along side the water Greg Dennett practices his chipping at the Petroleum club. The BCCC gol¬ fers held their practice here and at Lake Barton Golf Course. Front Row: Coach J.B. Webster, Steve Neeland, Bill Crane, Greg Dennett. Back Row: Eric Gotsche, Mike Warner, Doug Karlin, Tim Miesser, Scott Dixson. SPORTS 75 John Webb, Region VI coach of the year listens as Kerry Straub and Kim Jarvis discuss some facts about a meet. Renshaw, McLeland All-Americans X-COUNTRY DOMINATES In only his second season Coach John Webb established na¬ tional recognition for the BCCC Cross Country program. BCCC dominated community college competition by going unde¬ feated until the national meet. This included the Region VI title for both the men’s and women’s division. In addition, Webb was named by the Region VI Coaches As¬ sociation as both the men’s and women’s coach of the year. Brian Renshaw paced the BCCC runners with a third place finish, followed by Steve Spillar, sixth; Bob Addison, 10th; Chris Barnes, 12th; and Charlie Moser 14th. In the women’s competi¬ tion Sheri O’Donnell recorded a second place finish followed by Kim Jarvis in third, Bonny McLeland forth, Kerry Straub ninth and Janet Eustice in 18th. These excellent finishes enabled BCCC to enter both in men’s and women’s competition at nationals. The women went on to place fifth while the men placed 10th in the nation. McLe¬ land lead the way for the women by placing 10th while Renshaw placed 15th for the men. These placings earned both individuals All-American status. This was the second consecutive year for Renshaw as an All-American. Besides Renshaw, Spillar placed 61st, Addison 72nd, Jim Robinson 119th, Moser 123rd, Barnes 154th and Jason Schenck 179th. Behind McLeland in women’s competition, Jarvis placed 34th, Straub 48th, O’Donnell 54th, and Eustice 90th. Coach Webb sees even better things ahead for BCCC harriers. “Its a good, good ind ication of where our program is going,” Webb commented. Hardwork and dedication are the key to success; Brian Renshaw understands this as he was a two- time All-American while at BCCC 76 Cross Country Front row: Kurt Skinner, Sean Brown, Dave Larsen, Jerry Regan, Jim Robinson. Middle rovy: Chris Barnes, Charlie Moser, Bob Addi¬ son, Steve Spillar, Brian Renshaw, Jason Schenck. Last row: Coach Carol Hartig, Sherri O ' Donnel, Janet Eustice, Bev Heier, Kerry Straub, Cindy Baker, Lisa Weltmer, Kim Jarvis, Bonnie McLeland, Coach John Webb. Bonnie McLeland exhausted after running her race is greeted by two judges. McLeland placed 10th at nationals to earn her All- American status. BCCC Harriers prepare to start a meet at K-State. BCCC dominated among Junior-Colleges and was stiff competition for major four year schools. Crosscountry 77 Robert Riggs and Mike Kaiser double team a Laredo, Texas, player in the McDonald ' s Thanksgiving Classic. Cougar Leon White was name the tourna¬ ments most valuable player. Region VI Runner-Ups The Barton Community College Cougars of Jerry Mullen lost a hard-fought battle against the Pirates of Independence for the Region VI championship. The Cougars, who ended their sea¬ son with an impressive 23-11 record, earned their way into the title game with a convincing win over Cloud County 82-67. During the title bout both teams were plaqued with turnovers and fouls. Eventually, Independence provided the better pro¬ duction, enough to decide the outcome of the game. Four sophomores closed out their careers at BCCC after this perfor¬ mance. They included Wayne. Montgomery, Leon White, Tommy Johnson and Mike Kaiser. Mullen was high in praise for the four sophomores, saying “Those four young men had a tre¬ mendous influence on our ball club. ” The Cougars who were tri-champions with Dodge City and Hutchinson held identical records. However, BCCC was the number one seeded team in the Jayhawk Conference by virtue of the flip of a coin. Mullen said, “It was a great year for us.” In addition, Wayne Montgom¬ ery was named first team Region VI and unanimous All-Confer¬ ence. Leon White was named All-Conference and Tommy Johnson honorable mention. Greg White, Tommy Johnson, Mike Kaiser, and Wayne Montgomery set up for the in¬ bounds play against Hutchin¬ son Barton County finished with a three-way tie with Hutch and Dodge for conference hon¬ ors. 78 Sports Front row: Bill Wilson, Greg White, Steve Stokes, John Bur¬ roughs. Back row: Assistant coach Charlie Sprott Leon White, Robert Riggs, Wayne Montgomery, Mike Kaiser, Andre Harris. Tommy Johnson and Coach Jerry Mullen. Not pictured is Jason Schenck. Wayne Montgomery muscles up for two against Independence during the Region VI championship game. Montgomery was first team Region VI and unanimous All-Conference. Sports 79 Teammates Marilyn Smith, Kathy Funk, Monica Gilmore, and Lori Reeves await the in¬ bounds play against Lamar, Colo. T□□ MU CH PRXD 80 Sports Lady Cougars Travel to National Tournament The Barton County Community College women made their second trip ever to the National Junior College Athletic Associa¬ tion basketball tournament held at Senatobia Mississippi. How¬ ever, the Cougars fell to number two nationally ranked Tyler, Texas during first round action 89-71. The Lady Cougars earned the trip to nationals by defeating 15th ranked Cloud County 103-74, and capture the Region VI championship. First year coach Jerry McCarty who came to Barton from Cloud County, and who incidentally knocked out Barton the year be¬ fore said, “This was especially important to me and the girls, 1 know.” Sheila Hubert, Barton County’s all time leading scorer and rebounder was named first team Region VI for the second consecutive year and Cheryl Dickerson was named honorable mention. The Cougars ended with an impressive 25-6 record in¬ cluding the Western Division Conference title. Remarkabley, five lady Cougars were named to the All-Conference team. In¬ cluding unanimous choices Hubert and Dickerson along with honorable mention to DeAnn Craft, Maryiln Smith and Lori Reeves. One, two combination, Cheryl Dickerson with the assist and Sheila Hubert scor¬ ing two for the winning ways of the BCCC Lady Cougars. Front row: Lori Reeves, Cheryl Whitaker, DeAnn Craft, Kathy Funk, Donna Sloan, Sheila Hubert. Back row: Jerry McCarty, Cheryl Dickerson, Lois Deitz, Marilyn Smith, Monica Gilmore, Nancy Kuhn, Raymond Bechard. Sports 81 Mary McVean unleashes a hit to help the Cougars in winning the conference title. Softball Earns National Ranking The Cougar women’s softball team suffered a disap¬ pointing season ending game to Johnson County during the Region VI Junior College Tournament. After going 1 -2 in the Regional tournament, and being seeded number one, the Cougars ended their year with an impressive 24- 10 record. “We had an outstanding season,” coach Tom Curtis said, “But Because we ended with two losses, it will leave a bit of a sour taste.” Prior to the the region tournament the Lady Cougars were ranked as high as seventh in the Junior College poll. Joan Schmidt said, “We had a g reat season; we had the right combination of people. Naturally 1 feel bad about the loss at regionals because we had a great potential to be a threat at nationals.” The Cougars won their second consecutive conference title with a perfect 6-0 record entering the regional tourna¬ ment with a 17 game winning streak. Lori Folkerts puts down a perfect bunt. Front Row: Laurie Shaffer, Mary Mc¬ Vean, Karen Mitchell, Coach Tom Cur¬ tis, Charlotte Jones and Joan Schmidt. Second Row: Sabra Hatchett, Karla Attleson, Lori Folkerts, Barb Kin- zel, Pam Johnson and Deb Dreiling. Third Row: Heidi Eller, Tracy Rit¬ ter, DeDe Parker, Mary Hullet, Allison Oeser and Shelly Merryfield. V i[ I •• 82 SPORTS TheLady Cougars of Coach Tom Curtis had a very impressive season. With the strong pitching performance of Pam Johnson the Cougars were ranked as high as seventh in the nation. SPORTS 83 Catcher Deb Dreiling and the rest of theLadyCougar softball team saw their hopes of a trip to nationals crushed at the expense of Johnson County during Region VI competition. First baseman Shelly Merryfield stretches to receive the ball from a fellow teammate during a home game. Track Success Continues The Barton County Cougars’ men and women track teams continued their success by winning the Region VI title in the women’s division and runner-ups in the men’s division. The BCCC women accounted for 156 points in the meet, well ahead of second place Hutchinson with 95 points. Leading the way for the Cougars was Patty Har¬ rington and Janet Newman. In addition, the Lady Cougars took first in each of the three relays. Barton County also dominated the longer distances with Bonny McLeland winning the 5000 meters, Sheri O’Donnell winning the 10,000 meters and Kim Jarvis winning the 3000 meters. Bev Heier also won the 400 meter dash. For the BCCC men, Tony Smith claimed two first, win¬ ning the 100 meter dash and the long jump. Also Smith claimed two seconds in the triple jump and the 200 meter dash. Other Cougars who finished second include: Albert Newsome in the 100 meter dash, Steve Spillar in the 10,000 meter run, Chris Barnes in the 1500 meter run and Marty Morgan in the 800 meter run. Also, the 1600 meter relay qualified for nationals with a third place finish. After the Region VI meet Coach John Webb said, “I was pleased with our performances. They really pulled to¬ gether and did a good job. ” Success followed the Cougars to nationals as the Lady Cougars placed fifth in the nation among Junior Colleges. The men were able to place 15th overall. In addition. Coach Webb was named the NJCAA Women’s Coach of the Year. Along with these outstanding performacnes several Cougars returned as All-Americans. Angie Lewis, Janet Newman, Bev Heier, Patty Harrington, Susan Godby, Jeanie Ybarra and Bonny McLeland were lady All-Ameri¬ cans. For the men, Tony Smith, Bernard Smith, Franklin Mathis and Albert Newsome all returned as All-Americans. However, BCCC was denied more honors when the mile relay was disqualified for dropping their baton. 84 Sports Fighting for the lead is David Larsen during the Barton County Invitational meet. Larsen finished third in the race Susan Godby hands the baton to team¬ mate Angie Lewis while running the two-mile relay. The team which con¬ sisted of Godby, Lewis, Lisa Weltmer, and Kerry Straub recorded a fourth place finish and were named All-Ameri¬ cans. Front row: Sheri O ' Donne!, Melinda Murphy, Terry Richie, Angie Lewis, Lisa Wetmer, Bonnie McLeland, Janet Newman, Jan Eustice, Beverly Heier. Second Row: Kim Jarvis, Kerry Straub, Al¬ bert Newsome, Derrius Patterson. Ron Herter, Jeff Noble, Chris Barnes. Patty Harrington, Jeannie Ybarra, Third Row: Alan Roberts, Don Moore, Don Vick, Ken Faulkner, David Larsen, Sean Brown, Bernard Smith, Troy Mathis, Jimmy Daniels. Fourth Row: Brian Oaks, Jerry Regan, Tony Smith, Paul Favor. Jim Robinson, Jim Wondra, John Wells, John Voos, Marty Morgan. Fifth Row: Kurt Skinner, Assistant coach Carol Hartig. Not pictured is Coach John Webb. beading the pack is Bonnie McLeland and Sheri O ' Donnel who helped pace the women to a second place team finish at the National Indoor Meet Jeff Nohle makes a good jump at the National Indoor Meet Noble placed 6th in the triple jump to earn All-American status. Sports 85 UNITY UNITY FORMS IN CLASS Students unify in many ways. While some are forced to interact, others choose to. Interaction is imparitive in sports and clubs. In order for both a team and club to succeed, their members must work to¬ gether towards common goals. Other students realize that ' two heads are better than one’ when it comes to finishing an algebra assignment and studying for a test. For whatever reason, students create an atmosphere of unity in the classroom and in social places. Academy of Beauty ins tructor Marjorie Schaffer works on beauty student Julie Kratzer’s hair. Rita Nolte initiates Melanie Palmer during the Nursing Students Capping Ceremony. Laura Carricker looks over a piece of art work shown during a presentation. Classes 87 mm Kristine Abrahamson Martin Ahrens Shelly Aldridge Myron Applequist Cindy Baker Jerry Barker AnnaBartlett James Bartonek Tracy Bellendir Susan Bidwell FRESHMEN Bob Tucker speaks to Tom Moorhous’ government classes. Shelly Boele Kurt Boxberger Terry Brewster Monica Brothers Sean Brown Leann Brozek Christine Brungardt Vadeth Bryant Brad Buehler William Bullard Terri Burke Doug Burnette John Burroughs Leslie Carlton Leilani Carson Brenda Carswell 88 FRESHMEN Carol Curtis Missy Davis Lori Delaney Gregory Dennett Lisa Detherage Joan Dice Kristia Divibliss Dana Dockter Cindy Dreiling Jayson Dreiling Craig Dubois Darrell Eiland Tereasa Eiland Darrell Ellis Michelle Erskin Mike Esfeld T R. Esfeld Jan Eustice Brian Facklan Ann Feldkamp Ron Rowers Tania Ruke Rene French Larry Milford, Tim Miesslier, and Mike Joiner were three winners in their weight divisions. Kummer Wholesale Beverage and the student senate sponsored the wrist wrestling tournament. Kathy Funk Eric Gardener Keelev Gentzler Mark George Dennis Gerstenkorn Kevin Gerstenkorn Joni Gier Monica Gilmore Starla Glanville Susan Godby Dawn Gosser Eric Gotsche Steve Gould Richard Graham Randy Greathouse Brad Green Craig Gustin Michelle Haddon Curtis Hanna Patty Harrington Andre Harris Glenda Harrison Jean Hartley Lisa Heinen John Heier Kelly Herman 90 FRESHMEN Dick Wade, Lavona Suppes, Susan Godby, Sheryl Gaines, Rusty Davis, Gina Cambell, Jerry Barker, Dana Dockter and Dale Hogg traveled to Chicago for the National Journalism Conven¬ tion. Sandra Herrman Ron Herter Cynthia Hickerson Keri Hickey Jan Hill Carla Hipp Daryl Hoar Heidi Holland Nick Hrencher James Ingalls Kathleen Ives Cathy Ann Jahay Kim Jarvis Dan Johnson Michael Johnson Rhonda Johnson Tim Johnson Charlotte Jones Sheila Jones Anette Judd David Kaiser Mike Kaiser Randy Kaiser Shelli Kaiser Mike Keeler Lori Kelian Barbara Kinzel FRESHMEN 91 Brenda Kittle Constance Kroll David Lane David Larson Angela Lewis Chris Lowry Rodney Maier Melany Malm Kelli Mansel Connie Mauler Susan Mazouch Jennifer McGurre Scott McJunkin David McNicholas Roger Meitler Shelly Meryfield Patricia Milford B ' Ock Miller Kathy Mitchell Leslie Morgan Roger Morris Beverly Munk Daniel Munz Bob Munz Steve Neeland Janet Newman Dawn Nily Molly Nirider Karen Noffsinger Ben Nolte James Obomy Michelle Olson 92 FRESHMEN Patty Peintner Michelle Pember Ernest Penick Rick Perez Ron Peters Sandra Pickerill Bill Poppelriter John Princ James Reagan Brenda Redlin Margo Reents Wayne Reif Steve Rein Cindy Reinhardt Candy Reneau Lynee Bellendir and Kathy Stegman enjoy a rest and joke during a break. Terry Richie Anne Ricker Margret Reidl Jadk Roberts Jim Robinson Bret Rowe Larry Rubble Albert Russell Mary Sandberg Connie Sander Patricia Sander Tina Sauler Greg Schenck FRESHMEN 93 Jason Schenck ToddSchenkel Eric Shindler Nancy Schmidt James Schmeidler Cheryl Schneider Tony Schneweis TimSchukman Darrell Seitz Karen Silhan Beth Simmons Dianna Simmons Robert Sinclair Donna Sloan Michael Snodgrass Mike Southard Steve Spillar Debbie Spring Lori Steckline Penni Stephens Tedd Stephenson Todd Stephenson Tammy Stever Clay Stewart Steve Stocker Ronald Stoss Jaymie Swafford Shawn Teichmann Carrie Thacker Michelle Thomas Betty Vanek and Kristi Divilbiss sing da-da in practice for Hilltop singers. 94 FRESHMEN Randy Owen and Ali Sahud wrist wrestle as spon¬ sor Tom Hummer and Floyd Griffith referee. Douglas Thomas Karla Ummen Bryan Urban Pam Viner Cassi Walker John Warnhoff Terry Weathers Sean Weber Rhonda Welden Ty Welsch Katheryn WHite Leon White Rodney White Jeff Whitmer Leona Winginton Diana Wilson William Wilson Jim Wondra Steve Wondra Jeanie Ybarra Don ZerT Cynthia Zigler Dale Zimmerman Susan Zinn Mike Joiner and Nathan Felt play some pitch during luch hour. FRESHMEN 95 John Albers Sheri Anderson Carolyn Bayer Connie Bayer Lynee Bellendir Stephanie Bixeman Jeff Bloombers Sharon Boele Rochelle Borger Veronica Bowden Robin Broadfoot David Bumpas Keela Burton Laura Carricker Daniel Casey Chris Cotter Rusty Davis Leanne Detmer Michael Dick Carolyn Dohrman Rowena Doze Heidi Eller Lois Erickson Clara Estes Pete Falcon Carolyn Ferris James Fritzsimmons Allen Foos SOPHOMORES Kristi Divilbliss waits in the food line for one of the special meals prepared by American Food Management. % SOPHOMORES Lori Folkerts Gail Fox Rosalie Fox Sheryl Gaines Bernice Giles Tammy Hinson Maurine Hochanadel Dale Hogg Sheila Hubbert Roxanne Hudnall Barbara Hullett Becky Hutchins Angie Jensen John Jensen SandyJohnson Brenda Jurgenson Steve Kaiser Rhonda Karst Adam Keener Jamie Kelly Lori King Christine Kincaid Lauri Kite Anthony Kraisinger Geralyn Loevenstein Sheri Lohnes Connie Lowry SOPHOMORES 97 This group listens to a lecture given at one of the many seminars held on campus. Linda Webb sponsored this sociology seminar. Rachelle Meyeres Elizabeth Miner Karen Mitchell Marty Morgan Susan Mortimer JoEllen Mullins Sonja Murray John Neff Sheri Neff Collen Niedens Bruce Niftier Jeff Nobel Krista Norton Debbie Nuzum Jill Ostmeyer Pat Ostmeyer Janis Oswald June Pacey Steve Maddy Barbara Maier Dan McAtee Shonda McConnel Shane McCune Pam McGlinn Graig McJunkin Debi McMahan 98 SOPHOMORES Melanie Palmer Helena Parsell Derrius Patterson Harold Pohlman Lori Reeves Laura Rempe Brent Ronen Michelle Schneweis Lori Schoonover Randall Short Kevin Smith Lynn Smith Marilyn Smith Cathy Stegman Laura Thompson Cathie Ukens Betty Vanek Lee Viner Kevin Vondra Richard Wagner Rick Wagner Karen Weiser Meri Werner Sandy Wiles Standing in line eagerly awaiting the Student Senate sponsored Bar-B-Que, the new student housing residents get acquainted. Sheryl Whittaker Judy Wooten Denys Yaeger Kristine Zecha Danah Zimmerman Shelly Zwiefel SOPHOMORES 99 _ UNITY FACULTY WORK TOGETHER Despite their different interests, faculty members stay united in efforts of providing quality education. Through committee work and the mentor system, the adminis¬ tration ensues that that sense of unity pre¬ vails. During musicals, the speech and drama instructor had to work with the vocal and instrumental teachers and with a dance instructor, providing both the importance and the practice of faculty unity. Bob Tucker, guest speaker in Tom Moorhouse’s United States Government class, talks about cults. Instructor A1 Bachman operates equuipment in the planetarium Dr. Jimmie Downing listens during a faculty get-together Faculty 101 FACULTY LENDS HELPING HAND All through the year members of the faculty and ad¬ ministration were always on hand to give aid to the many students and to keep things running smoothly. These people spent their extra time giving valuable as¬ sistance and advice. By spending time with their stu¬ dents, lasting friendships were made. Off campus, the faculty reflects the image of the college through the Outreach program. Another way in which faculty be¬ comes involved with each other is the mentor pro¬ gram, where on campus full-time faculty members help the off-campus and part-time instructors by pro¬ viding support and educational materials. The majority of on campus faculty feel the program hs been very ef¬ fective for BCCC. Pictured left to right are Charlie Sprott, Ray Berchard, Jean Haffner, Physical Education; Teresea Farmer, counseling and Dave Robins, admissions. Business instructor Jim Naim helps a secretarial science student. George Leo Cusick 1919-1984 102 EMPLOYEES Members of the Board of Trustees, James Heaton, Richard Kimple, Bill Mawhiney, George Tregallas, Harlan Spatz and board president Robert Keenan lis¬ ten as Wanda Cusick aaccepts the Distinguished In¬ structor award presented post humorously to George Cusick. Joining the trustees are commencement speaker Gerald Tomanek, Dr. Jimmie Downing, Bob Rumble and Dr. Pat McAtee. On behalf of the College community 1 am submitting these words in memory of our colleague George Cusick. It was by no mistake that George Cusick was selected to be one of the founding faculty at Barton County Community College in 1969. If you are building anything, you want a solid foundation. Barton County found a piece of that foundation in George. He was stable, dedicated, responsible, caring and wise. He brought to the college years of educational experience and a quiet inner strength that we grew to de¬ pend on in time of crisis. George was a father figure to us all, but he tended to give special attention to young, new faculty mem¬ bers. I remember when I came to Barton in 1970, my office was in the same complex as George’s. I was a brash starry-eyed liberal; George adopted me anyway. I can still see him looking down, smiling, shaking his head and saying, “Mac, you don’t mean that.” Over the years, the older I got the wiser George became. George was always there to listen, to talk, to offer help and to be a friend to anyone who came by. What a memory George had! He remembered everything about students and people in general. He could recall specific personality characteristics of people who had left the college years ago. He could tell a person what happened in a basketball game ten years ago and what talents a player on these teams possessed. George was fascinated by people’s talents and always let a person know the talents he recog¬ nized in them. George Cusick was a model employee. He never complained about the large number of students in his classes or about the fact he had more advisees that anyone else on campus. He simply was committed to spending the time necessary to educate the students and provide them with the information necessary to transfer. Many days George was the first one to come to work and the last one to leave. He could not stand the thought of not working a full day. No one had to worry about George doing his job and doing it well. He loved the College and its people. He was especially proud of the Business Division. Even though he was so ill, our College family was what he talked about to me. I cannot begin to express all of the special memories of George Cusick the College community shares. His entire life has been a service to humanity. Over the last fourteen years, George has been a friend to so many in the College community. Our College is a much better place because George Cusick worked here. He touched the lives of many, many people. George Cusick’s life is part of the college foundation, and his memory will serve to keep us strong. Dr. Pat McAtee Dean of Instruction EMPLOYEES 103 Front Row: Mary Misegadis, ad¬ ministration; Alma Deutsch, secret¬ ary; Julie Kelly, instructional ser¬ vices; Back Row: Ruth Immenshuh and Marilyn Smith, bookstore. Front Row: Teresa Yohon, mid¬ management; Betty Erickson, music; Cindie Moran, nursing; Greta Brantley, business. Back Row: Don Yohon, mid-manage¬ ment; Tom Moorhous, political sci¬ ence; Ray Berchard, physical edu¬ cation. Dr. Jimmie Downing, Presi¬ dent; Paul Maneth and Mar¬ vin Bahr, Administration; Julie Kelly, instructional ser¬ vices; Cindy Dreiling and Janet Kirmer, secretaries. Cindy Weaver, com¬ munications; Jerry Reid, Dean of Business Adm ; Julie Knoblich, business office. EMPLOYEES 105 Ruth Schiller, registrar ' s office; Rosalie Pen¬ nington, registrar; Crystal Hoar, Keri Lynn Brown, union secretaries, Marion Beck, business office; Carol Anderson, secretary Kathy Heidrick.Ml.T; Kevin Koochel, ag¬ riculture; Leonard Bunseimeyer, coordi¬ nator MLT; Sharon Von Felt, MLT; Jerry Mullen, basketball coach and Athletic Di¬ rector, Jon Ulm, art. 106 EMPLOYEES Dick Runquist, counselor; Brad Gillispie, communications. Terry Barrows, business office; and Bob Ayers, occupational therapy Steve Dudek, art; Teresa Farmer, counseling; Milde Hollingsworth, occupational therapy; Jeane Gotsche, study skills; Mary Massey and Gary Tranbarger, physical education. [ EMPLOYEES 107 Karla Bisterfeldt, secretary; A1 Bachman, science; Bert Besthom, diesel mechanics; Lana Besthom, print shop; Jeanette Oliphant, secretary. Counselor Teresa Farmer helps Jim Hadley check transfer information Mary Krause, English; Keith Trost, Library; Eunice Basye. student records; Pat Montgomery, Elizabeth Gunn, learning resources; Linda Dillon, print shop 108 EMPLOYEES Members of Phi Theta Kappa look on as club spon¬ sor Rick Bealer holds the box while Jerry Reid picks the winning names in the clubs sponsored raffle Jeanette Sidman, nurse aide; Sherry Zink, book¬ keeper; Jean Flagor, nutri¬ tion; Lou Jean Wolf, secret¬ ary; Donna Staab, nursing continuing education. EMPLOYEES 109 Norma Ward, art. Front Row: Leisa Woods, mainte¬ nance; Alice Clapsaddle, child care; Jan Bonine, home economics; and EHene Pike; child care Back Row: Merle Lesback, security; Helen Wacker and Lavonne Gerritzen, computer office; Don Beers, secu¬ rity: and Jim Roberts, maintenance. ! ► •“ i 1 ii Ti � j fit i m a m 1 m 10 EMPLOYEES Lavona Suppes, humanities; Ruby Brown and Brenda Johnson, Academy of Beauty; Kathleen McCarty, secretary; -Jerry McCarty, physical education; Marjorie Schaffer, Academy of Beauty; Bob Rumble, student services; and Dr. Mentor David, biology. Sherman Nystrom, science; J.B. Webster, music, and Dick Wade, communica¬ tions. Gerald Resner, audio-visual; Lisa Herman, Eileen Willard and Carol Davis, library. EMPLOYEES 111 1 Clara Brack, Donna Burns, Henrietta De¬ cker, Edna Nuss, Otto and Betty Oet- ken, maintenance. Estella Easterly, En¬ glish; Ken Hender¬ son, trainer; Rick Mullen, agriculture. 12 EMPLOYEES Jerry Ney, communications; Lisa Ney, hous¬ ing; Stephanie Goerl, Wilma Larsen and Bar¬ bara Moore, financial aid. Kathy McAtee, business office; Sonja Wagner, secretary; Gwen Smith, receptionist; Steve Smith, maintenance; Linda Haberman, business office; Jo Kopke, Administration secret¬ ary, and Ellen Davis, business office. AAAAAAAA Abrahamson, Kristine: Escanaba, MI. 37,59,88 Addleson, Carla. Great Bend 15 Addison, Bob. Grand Blanc, MI. 77 Ahrens, Martin: Ellin wood 39,88 Albers, John: Hoxie 96 Aldrige, Shelly: Weskan 72,73,88 Almquist, Diane: Great Bend 38 Ash, Jan: Great Bend 57 Amador, Brian: Great Bend 18 Anderson, Sheri. Great Bend 96 Applequist, Myron: Falun 88 Attleson, Karla 82 BBBBBBBB Ball, Brad: Wichita2,7,ll,71 Ball. Charlotte. Great Bend 59 Baker, Cindy: Oakley 77,89 Baker, Leisa: Protection. 38,56 Barker, Jerry: Helena, OK. 5,60,88.91 Bames, Chris: Wamgo 67,77 Bryon Barrientz: Great Bend 52 Bartlett, Anna: Great Bend 52,88 Bartonek, James: Olmitz 52,88 Basgall, Brian: LaCrosse 6.71 Bayer, Carolyn: Great Bend 96 Bayer, Connie: Great Bend 96 Beaky. Kevin: Great Bend 97 Becker, Teri: Great Bend 60 Behr, Joyce: St John 53 Bell, Charlotte: Great Bend 37 Bell, Richard: Bush ton 38 Bellendir, Lynee Great Bend 4,30,31.40,96 Bellendir, Tracy Great Bend 37,59,61 Bidwell, Susan: Great Bend 53,88 Bieberle. Donna: Great Bend 88 Billinger, Doug: Great Bend 88 Bixenman, Stephanie: Grinnell 72,73,% Blasi, Pat: Wichita: 70,88 Blau. Steven: Marienthal 40 Boele, Sharon: Pawnee Rock % Boele. Shelly: Pawnee Rock 88 Borger, Rochelle: Great Bend 96 Bowden, Veronica: Hoisington % Bowers. Kevin: Great Bend 8,32,67 Brewster, Terry: Wichita 88 Briery, Jim: Norton 38,39 Broadfoot, Leah: Great Bend 30,31,57 Broadfoot. Robin: Ellin wood 96 Broce, Bonnie: Albert 3 Brodie, Troy: Great Bend 52 Brown, Lori: Great Bend 37,53,59 Brown, Sean: Spring Hill, FL. 77,88 Brozek. Leann: Great Bend 88 Brungardt, Chris: Great Bend 22,61,88 Bryant, Vadeth. Topeka 13,50,51,52,88 Buckbee. Robin: Ellinwood38 Buehler, Brad: Russell 42 Bullard, Bill: Great Bend 52.88 Bumpas. David. Wichita % Burnette, Doug: Great Bend 88 Burroughs. John: Junction City 20,66,79,88 Burton, Keela: Great Bend 51.% Butler. Denise: Great Bend 88 cccccccc Cambell, Gina: Salina 60,91 Carlton, Leslie: Mullinville 36,38,40.44.88 Carriker, Laura: Lewis 39,87,% Carswell, Brenda: Ellsworth 88 Carter, Mark: Russell 52 Casey, Daniel: McCracken % Chacon, Paula: Great Bend 89 Christian, Steven: Perryton, TX. 89 Cogdill, Darla: Great Bend 53 Cotter. Chris: Wichita 60,71,% Cox, Paula: Great Bend 89 Craft, DeAnn: Garden City 80,81,89 Crane, Bill: Lyons 89 Cravens. Sheila: St. John 40,52 Cure, Rodney: Hanston 52,89 Curtis, Carol: St John 39,42.89 DDDDDDDD Davidson, Mindy: Lamed 57 Davis, Missy: Hoisinton 89 Davis, Rusty: Hoisington 5,61,91,%. Deitz, Lois: Great Bend 81 Delaney. Lori: Burdette 89 Demel, Lynn: Hoisington 57 Dennett Greg: Russell 42.89 Denning. Charles: Great Bend 52 De the rage, Lisa: Great Bend 89 Detmer, Leanne: Ellinwood 96 Dice, Joan: Phillipsburg 89 Dick, Leon: Spivey 5.% Dick, Mike: Sharon 4,30.31,41 Dickens, Diane. Great Bend 57 Dickerson. Cheryl: Wichita 80,81 Dinkel, Vicki: Grainfield 72,73 Divilbliss, Kristi: Lamed 38-40,89,94 Dockter. Dana: Clay Center36.42,44.60 Dohrman. Carolyn: Bushton % Donley, Sandra: Great Bend 1,39 Doze. Rowena: Great Bend 3.% Dreher, Wayne: Great Bend 52 Drehle, Susan: Great Bend 39 Dreiling, Cindy: Claflin 89,105 Dreiling, Deb: Lamed 82,83 Dreiling. Jayson: Ellinwood 89 Dubois. Craig: Great Bend 89 Dye, Jeff: Leoti 40 EEEEEEEE Ediger. Brian: Ashland 52 Eiland, Darrell: Ellinwood 89 Eiland, Teresa: Ellinwood 89 Eller, Heidi: Great Bend 50,51.82,96 Ellis. Darrell: Great Bend 89 Erickson, Lois: Lindsborg 14,45,% Erskin, Michelle: Great Bend 89 Esfeld, Mike: Great Bend 89 Esfeld. Terry. Great Bend 52,89 Estes. Clara: Bridgeport 52.% Eustice, Janet: Lansing 77,89 FFFFFFFF Facklam, Brian: Great Bend 89 Falcon. Titus: Sylvan Grove % Feldkamp, Ann: Lincoln 89 Ferris, Carolyn: Great Bend % Fish, Karyn: Raymond 55 Rowers. Ron: Great Bend 89 Ruke« Tania: Kanopolis89 Folkerts, Lori: Great Bend 82,97 Foos, Alan: Bazine 52 Fox, Rosalie: Lamed 55,97 Fox, Gail: Great Bend 51,53,97 Fredendall, Tina: Plains 4,45 French, Rene: Great Bend 89 Froetchner, Lesa: Great Bend 3.45 Froetschner, Sally: Lamed 57 Funk. Kathy: Oakley: 72,73,80,81,90 GGGGGGGG Gaines, Sheryl: Phillipsburg 5,60,91 Gardner, Eric: Hoisington 90 Gehring, Bonnie: Moundridge 31.33,45 Geist, Sharon: Oakley 72 Gentzler, Keely. Great Bend 90 George. Mark: Great Bend 90 Gerstenkom. Dennis: Great Bend 90 Gerstenkom, Kevin: Great Bend4.71,90 Gier, Joni: Hunter 90 Giles, Bernice: Macksville 97 Gilmore, Monica: Ashland 36,44,62,80,81,90 Glanville, Staria: Hoisington 52,90 God by, Susan: Earl ham, IA. 60,84,90,91 Gosser, Dawn: Hoisington 60,90 Gotsche, Eric: Great Bend 90 Gould. Steven: Ellinwood 4.90 Graham, Richard: Great Bend 90 Greathouse. Randy: Lamed 90 Green, Brad: Great Bend 90 Green, Gwen: Great Bend 51.53 Gross. Kristi: Hays 45,51 Gustin. Craig: Hoisington: 90 HHHHHHHH Haase, Phil: Great Bend 52 Haddon. Michele: Great Bend 90 Hadley. Jim: Great Bend 60,108 Hall. Diane: Wichita 72 Hammeke, Coreen Claflin 51 Hammeke, Loreen: Claflin 51 Hammeke, Patty: Claflin 61 Hanna. Curtis: Dighton 90 Harrington, Patty: Ellinwood 90 Hams. Andre: Grand Rapids MI 79,90 Harrison. Glenda: Hoisington 90 Hartley, Jena: Great Bend 90 Heath, Amy: Portage, WI. 32 Heir, Bev: Grinnell 20 77 Heir, John: Grainfield 90 Heir. Shirley: Grainfield 52 Heinen, Lisa: CawkerCity90 Herman, Kelly: Great Bend 90 Henman, Sandra: Great Bend 91 Herter, Penny: Claflin 45 Herter, Ron: McPherson 91 Hickerson, Cynthia: Great Bend 91 Hickey, Debbie: Hoisington 3 Hickey, Keri: Hoisington 40,41,91 Hill. Jan: Satanta 9,53,91 Hinson, Tammy. Great Bend 9,53,97 Hipp, Clara: Great Bend 91 Hoar. Darryl Hoar: Apo, NY. 91 Hochanadel. Maurine: Great Bend 97 Hogg, Dale: Ellinwood 22,60,61,91 Holland. Heidi: Osborne 13,91 Hrencher, Nick: Sharon 33,91 Hubert Sheila: Tulsa, OK 81,97 Hudnall, Roxanne: Great Bend 13.31,50,51,97 Hullett, Barb. Lamed 52,97 Hullett, Mary. Lamed 45.49.52,82 Hurst Aaron: Chase 55 Hutchins. Becky: Scott City 97 ilium Ingalls, Jay: Ellinw ood 91 Ives, Kathleen: St John 42,60.91 JJJJJJJJ Jahay. Cathy: Ellinwood 91 Jarvis, Kim: Sturgis. SD. 63,76,77,91 Jenisch, Marla: Claflin 37,38,45 Jensen. Angela: Hazelwood. MO. 97 Jensen, John: Ellinwood 97 Johnson. Daniel: Lorraine 91 Johnson, Michael: Rock Island. IL. 30,31,71,91 Johnson, Pam: Great Bend 65,82,83 Johnson, Rhonda: Great Bend 91 Johnson, Sandy: Lindsborg97 Johnson, Tim: Great Bend 91 Johnson, Tom: St Louis, IL6.78.79 Joiner. Mike: Ellinwood 89,95 Jones, Charlotte: Great Bend 51,82.91 Jones, Matt: Great Bend 39 Jones. Sheila: Great Bend 91 Juergensen, Brenda: Great Bend 97 Judd, Annette: Robinson 55,91 KKKKKKKK Kaiser, David: Claflin 91 Kaiser. Mike: Hoisington 78.79.91 Kaiser. Randy: Hoisington 91 Kaiser. Shelli: Great Bend 91 Kaiser. Steven: Hoisington 97 Karst, Rhonda: Hoisington 97 Keener, Adam: Mullenville 40,42.45.49,97 Keller, Michael: Great Bend 91 Kelly, Jamie: Great Bend 55,97 Kempton, Vance: Lawerence 11,70,71 Kile, Tom: Great Bend 52 Kilian, Loreasa: Russell 91 King, Lori: Great Bend 90 Kinkaid, Cristie: Great Bend 97 Kinzel. Barb: Claflin 82,91 Kite, Laurie: Great Bend 97 Kittle, Brenda: Satanta 23,92 Koehler, Scott: Argonia 52 Kraisinger, Anthony: Pawnee Rock 97 Kroll. Constance. Ellsworth 92 Kuhn, Nancy: Grainfield 81 Kuhn, Phyllis: Great Bend 55 LLLLLLLL Lane, David: Hoisington 92 Langehr. Jeff: Great Bend 64 Larsen, David: Lyons 77,84,92 Larson, Jerri: Great Bend 42 Lawrence, Diane: Ellinwood 56 League, Joan: Great Bend 55 Lewis. Angie: Rock Island, IL. 30,31,66.84,92 Lindsey. Randy: Clay Center 48,52 Livingston. Mary Ann: 35 Loevenstein, Geralyn. Quinter97 Lohnes, Sheri: Hoisington,97 Lowry. Christopher Great Bend 92 Lowry. Connie: Great Bend 52,97 Lutz, John: Great Bend 7 MMMMMMMM Maddy, Steven: Great Bend 98 Magness, Mike: Wichita 60,70,71 Maier, Barb: Great Bend 98 Maier, Rodney: Great Bend 92 Malm, Melany: Lindsborg 42.51,92 Maneth, David: Great Bend 39 Maneth, Leroy: 01mitz38 Mansel, Kelli: St John 92 Mauler, Connie: Great Bend 92 Maurath, Michelle: Gove 82 Mazouch, Susan: Great Bend 92 Meitler, Roger: Lucas 52,92 Meryfield, Shelly: McPherson 82,83,92 Meyers, Rochelle: Great Bend 98 Miessler, Tim Great Bend 89 Milford, Larry: Great Bend 89 Milford. Patricia: Great Bend 92 Miller, Brock: Claflin 92 Miller, Elizabeth: Lyons 39 Mitchell, Karen: Great Bend 82,98 Mitchell, Kathy: Russell 92 Montegomery, Wayne: Chicago, IL. 78,79 Morgan, Leslie: LaCrosse 92 Morgan, Marty: Anderson, IN. 45,49.98 Morris, Roger: Topeka 70.92 Mortimer, Susan: Wellington 45,98 Moser, Charlie: Tribune 31,67.77 Mull, Tobin: Great Bend 24,41,64 Mullins, Joellen: Derby 72,73,98 Munk, Beverly: Hoisington 39,92 Munoz. Bob: Topeka 6,71,92 Munoz, Daniel: Ellinwood 92 Murphy. Brad: Waldo 42 Murphy. Melinda: Gorham 52 Murray, Sonja: Pawnee Rock 98 McConnell, Shonda: Lamed 98 McCulley, Kame: Great Bend 55 McCune, Shane: Beloit98 McJunkin, Craig: Bazine 98 McLeland, Bonnie: Great Bend 63,77 McMahan, Deb: Great Bend 3,98 NNNNNNNN Neeland, Steven: Lamed 63,92 Neff. John: Ellinwood 98 Neff, Sheri: Derby 98 Newman, Janet: Salina 51,53,72,92 Nguyen, Tuan: Vietnam 55 Niedens, Colleen: Great Bend 98 Nily, Dawn: Great Bend 92 Nirider. Molly: St. John 92 Nittler, Bruce: White City 42,98 Noble. Jeff: Wichita 7,67,98 Noffsinger, Karen: Osborne 92 Nolte, Ben: Great Bend 92 Norton, Krista: Great Bend 13,50,51,98 Nuzum, Debbie: Great Bend 98 00000000 Obomy James: Rush Center 92 O ' Donnell, Sherri: Augusta 77 Oeser, Allison: Claflin 31,45,49,82 Olson, Michelle: Russell 92 Ostemeyer, Jill: Oakley 72,98 Ostemeyer, Pat Hoxie 31,52,98 Oswald, Janis: Great Bend 51,98 Owen, Randy: Great Bend 95 PPPPPPPP Pacey, Irene: Ellsworth 98 Packer, Devin: St. John 23 Palmer. Melanie: Great Bend 39,45,86,99 Parker. DeDe: Oberlin 72,73,82 Parsell, Helena: Chase 99 Patterson, Derrius: Wichita 9.99 Peitner, Patty: Ellinwood 93 Pember, Michelle: Great Bend 93 Penick, Ernest: Ellinwood 93 Perez, Rick: Lamed 93 Peril Laura: Lucas 19,40,41,42 Peters, Ron: Great Bend 93 Pickerill, Sandra: Great Bend 53 Pohlman, Harold: Russell 52,99 Popp. Donita: Hoisington 53 Poppelreiter: Bill: Holyrood93 Post, Shelly: Great Bend 53 Powers, David: Great Bend 1,4,42 RRRRRRRR Radenburg, David: Claflin 40.42 Redlin. Brenda: Goodland93 Reents. Margo: Scotts Bluff, NE. 14,53,93 Reeves, Lori: Lawrence 65,80,81,99 Regan. James: Wichita 77,93 Reif. Wayne: Hoisington 93 Rein, Steven: Bazine 93 Reinhardt, Cindy: Great Bend 93 Rempe, Laura: Goodland 99 Reneau. Candy: St John 25,40.61,93 Renshaw. Brian: Grand Blanc, MI 7,15,76,77 Richardson, Tim: Chapman 40,45 Richie, Terry: Chickasha, OK 61.93 Ricker, Annette: Chase 93 Riedel, Margaret: Kansas City 45,93 Riggs. Robert Sterling 6,79 Robberts, Jill: Ellinwood 93 Robison, Jim: Atchinson 77,93 Ronen, Brent St. John 42,89,99 Ross. Nancy: Great Bend 57 Roth, Barb: Great Bend 27 Rowe, Bret Great Bend 93 Ruble, Larry: Great Bend 93 Russell. Albert: Ellinwood 93 ssssssss Sandberg. Maiy: Great Bend 93 Sander, Connie: Great Bend 37,40,41,93 Sander, Patrica: Great Bend 93 Sassman. Rose: Great Bend 38,39 Sauler, Tina: Dodge City 93 Schartz, Sharon: Ellinwood 57 Schaub, Kurt: Great Brend 46,71 Scheideman. Brian: Great Bend 52 Schenk, Greg: Olmitz 52,93 Schenck, Jason: Abilene 67,71,77,78,94 Schenkel, Todd: Great Bend 94 Schindler, Eric: Claflin 94 Schmeidler, Jim: Hoisington 94 Schmidt, Joan: Great Bend 60,82 Schmidt. Nancy: Ellsworth 94 Schneider, Cheryl: Osborne 94 Schneweis, Anthony: Claflin 94 Schneweis, Michelle: Hoisington 99 Schnoeblen, Kristi: Great Bend 50,51 Schoonover, Lori: Lyons 99 Schukman, Tim: Great Bend 94 Seaman. Patty: Natoma38 Seeman. Shellie: Lamed 13,50,51 Seitz, Darrell: Ellinwood 40,41,94 Shaffer, Laurie: Great Bend 82 Shara, Debra: Great Bend 55 Short, Randall: Great Bend 99 Silhan. Karen: Marion 94 Simmons. Beth: Great Bend 94 Simmons, Diana: Hoisington 38,39.94 Sinclair, Robert: lola 52,94 Skinner. Kurt: Great Bend 77 Sloan, Donna: Mullenville 81,94 Smith, Kevin: Topeka 71,99 Smith, Lynn: Great Bend 99 Smith. Marilyn: St. John 80,81,99,104 Snodgrass, Michael: Ransom 52,94 Soukup, Alan: Ellsworth 52 Southard. Mike: Great Bend 94 Spillar, Steve: Great Bend 77,94 Spring, Debbie: Ellinwood 94 Stanton. Judith: Logan 53 Steckline, Lori: Ogallah 53,94 Stegman, Cathy: Great Bend 38,40,99 Stephens. Ken: Great Bend 18 Stephens, Penni: Great Bend 14,53,94 Stephenson. Tedd: Great Bend 40,94 Stephenson, Todd: Great Bend 40.94 Stevenson, Periann: Great Bend 45,53 Stever, Tammy: Eureka 94 Stewart. Brian: Great Bend 94 Stiff, Marlene: Great Bend 1 Stocker. Steve: Douglas. WY. 94 Stokes, Steve: Wich ita 79 Stoss, Ron: Hoisington 94 Straub. Kerry: Great Bend 76,77 Swafford, Jaymie: Great Bend 94 Swenson. Paula: Great Bend 55 TTTTTTTT Tatro, Curtis: Pratt 42,61 Teichman, Michelle: Great Bend 42.49 Teichman. Shawn: Hudson 94 Thacker. Carrie: Phillipsburg 94 Thomas. Doug: Lebanon 95 Thomas. Michelle: Ellinwood 55 Thompson. Laura: Great Bend 99 To, Lan: Lamed 55 uuuuuuuu Ukens. Cathie: Pawnee Rock 99 Ummell, Gary: Hoisington 27 Umnen, Karla: Great Bend 95 Urban, Bryan: Seward 95 vvvvvvvv Vainer. Pam: Great Bend 95 Vanek, Betty: Holyrood 40,99 Verbeck, Jessica: Great Bend 14,53 Viner, Lee: Great Bend 52,99 Vondra, Kevin: Geneseo 52,99 Vonlehe, Jim: Ness City 52 WWWWWWWW Wagner, Richard: Otis 99 Wagner, Rick: Great Bend 42,99 Walker. Cassie: Sylvan Grove 45,56,95 Ward, Michelle: Natoma 40 Wamhoff, John: Great Bend 41,42,95 Washburn, Connie: Hill City 15 Weathers, Terry: Great Bend 2.4,95 Weber, Sean: Great Bend 95 Weiser, Karen: Great Bend 99 Weldon, Rhonda: Ellinwood 61.95 Wells. David: Wichita 2.4.49.71 Weltmer, Lisa: Salina 77 Welsh, Ty: Hollyrood 39,95 Werner. Meri: Great Bend 38,39,60 White. Greg: Salina 6,20,78,79 White. Kathryn: Great Bend 95 White. Leon: Hint, Ml 20,79.95 White, Rodney: Great Bend 95 Whittaker, Sheryl: Great Bend 6099 Wikoff, Kristen: Hoxie 15 Wiles, Sandy: Great Bend 39,99 Wilson, Diana: Ellinwood 61,95 Wilson. Bill: Leoti 6,79,95 Whittmer, Jeff: Ellinwood 95 Wondra, Jim: Hoisington 95 Wondra, Steve: Great Bend 1,95 Wooten. Judy: Ellsworth 99 YYYYYYYY Yaeger. Denys: Lamed 99 Ybarra, Jeanie: Great Bend 95 Yost, Jill: LaCrosse 82 zzzzzzzz Zecha, Kristine: Great Bend 39,99 Zerr, Donald: Colby 95 Ziegler. Cynthia: Park 18,95 Zimmerman, Dale: Great Bend 52,95 Zimmerman, Danah: Hoisington 42,52,99 Zinn, Susan: Great Bend 95 UNITY STUDENTS STAY UNITED Clubs, sports, and classes help students form a sense of unity. Unity also derives from living together in dorms, discussing current topics, and going out together. In some instances, the feelings shared by stu¬ dents stop when they graduate. However, sometimes this sense of unity deepens and the students form life-long friendships. In the same way, faculty, administration, and staff members often form friendships which may last for the rest of their lives. Whether it last a semester or a lifetime, a sense of unity allows those associated with BCCC to feel a part of the college complex. 116 Closing This page intentionally left blank.