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

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Change come to campu As the academic year of 1984-85 ended and students were saying goodbye to the college and friends, there were also several staff members that were saying their last goodbyes. Jean Haffner, admissions counselor and women’s volleyball coach resigned her position of three years with a record of 119 wins and 19 losses. Coach Jerry Mul¬ len resigned as men’s head basketball coach, as Charlie Sprott resigned as men’s assistant basketball coach. Head track and cross country coach, John Webb also resigned his position after leading both the men’s and women’s teams to claim conference titles. Linda Webb, sociology instructor, and Dave Robins, director of admissions also resigned their positions. Dan Wall of Coffeyville was hired as Head Basketball Coach to replace Mullen and Dan McGovern signed on to be As¬ sistant Basketball Coach to replace Sprott. Mike Warren was the new Baseball Coach and Sports Information Director. The Student Union got a well deserved face lift during the first semester. All new carpet was installed and a new “scramble system” was introduced into the food ser¬ vice program. Added features included a sliced meat deli, two salad bars, hard ice cream and a drink “gazebo. The Board of Directors approved the proposed addition to the Fine Arts Build¬ ing. They also approved the construction of a maintenance building. David Maneth, Phi Theta Kappa president, pre¬ sents BCCC President, Dr. Jimmie Downing a ticket for Phi Theta Kappa ' s National Honors Breakfast for college presidents and deans which was held in San Francisco, California. News 19

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Big Brother fail to watch in 1984 “Big Brother is watching you. War is peace, freedom is slavery, ignorance is strength.” The year 1984 did not turn out exactly how George Orwell foresaw in 1946, when he wrote the book “Nineteen- eighty-four.” The year was a year for Americans to feel good. There were many firsts in the “good old US of A.” Jesse Jackson became the first black man to run for President, as Gerldine Fer¬ raro took her place as the first woman to run on a major party ticket. Baby Fae made history as the world watched her three-week struggle for life with a baboon heart. Likewise, Bill Schroeder became the first successful re¬ cipient of an artif icial heart. The Russians boycotted the Olympics in Los Angeles giving the US the chance to win a record 63 gold medals and gross a $150 million profit during the games. A jet powered back-pack gave Bruce McCandless the chance to dance with the stars as he took the first free flight in space. Big Brother and the Thought Police cer¬ tainly had it wrong, ’84’s motto should have been: understanding is peace, indi¬ viduality is freedom, intelligence is strength. A newly formed group on campus is the Dan¬ celine. Some of the members include Sunni Ellis, Julie Kratzler, Teresa Eiland, Karla Leiker, Cheryl Schneider, Margo Reents, and Michelle Ragsdale. New carpet in the Union was one of the many changes in the Union during the Fall Semester. 18 News

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“Oliver” bring tuui t to compu If Charles Dickens were alive today, he would be extremely pleased with the 1985 Barton County Community College Spring Musical, “Oliver.” “Oliver” was the musical version of Die- ken’s classic novel, Oliver Twist. It was set in the streets of London during the In¬ dustrial Revolution. The young orphan, Oliver Twist, moved from place to place looking for a place where he felt wanted and loved and while doing so, he became involved in many misadventures. The cast was made up of more than 50 people from Great Bend as well as sur¬ rounding communities. The lead role of Oliver belonged to Tim Schwab. He did a superb job in his singing as well as his act¬ ing. He was onstage during most of the production but never failed to keep his poise and composure. His performance as the poor orphan was very believeable. Schwab brought the character to life and watching him left you wanting to see more. Bob Allford, as always, played his char¬ acter with great finesse. He portrayed the domineering Mr. Bumble so well, one al¬ most forgot the situation was not real. Gerald Facklam created the delightful Fagin. His light-hearted an tics made Fagin a lovable crook. The conniving Artful Dodger was played by Robin Opie. His profes¬ sionalism and depth made the Dodger’s whimiscal personality stand out. The evil Bill Sikes was created by Ron Harders. His performance created much of the suspense and excitement through¬ out the musical. Pam Ryan played the abused woman, Nancy. Her performance put a lump in the throat and brought out the sorrow of the scene. Production coordinator and music di¬ rector was Kenneth Shaheen, stage di¬ rector and design was Edward Kelly, or¬ chestra conductor was J.B. Webster, and choreographer was Karyl Morrison. These people had put much time and ef¬ fort to put “Oliver” together. The job they had done as a group and individually was to be commended and respected. “Oliver” was enhanced by the many lighting, stage, and sound effects. The personnel in these departments worked long hours and gave the stage the look of London. These effects added to the stage set up which was designed to exemplify freedom on the top and bondage on the bottom. Director Ed Kelly gives stage directions to actr Pam Ryan atoneofthe many rehearsals. As the first production number ends, the workhouse boys sing, “Food, Glorious Food.” 20 Oliver