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

Text from Pages 1 - 82 of the 1988 volume:

1987 - 1988 SPOKE , Barton County Community College 441 210 1987 - 1988 SPOKE Volume XVIII Barton County Community College Great Bend, Kansas 67530 TABLE OF CONTENTS Back to School. .3-5 Student Life. Student Senate 6-7 Students Working 8-9 Student Fashion 12-13 Out of State 14-15 Athletics. .16-23 Organizations. .24-29 Academics. .30-35 Students at Barton County Community College welcome the beginning of school with a mud volleyball game. Several teams participated in a tournament. Muddy clothes and faces were not limited to players. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) BACK TO SCHOOL AT BCCC MEANS: Horseback Riding Academics Athletics Dances Nooners , Letters from Home Swimming Art Displays Theater Midnight Talk Sessions Elections Swimming Parades Skating Parties Mud Volleyball Pizza Parties Honors Old Friends New Friends 3 Getting Acquainted By Laura Collins The beginning of the school year brought many different activities for students to participate in, many of which were sponsored by the Student Senate. The main purpose of these activities is to help the students adapt. Shellie See- man, admissions counselor and Stu¬ dent Senate adviser, said, “It’s a transi¬ tion time in which students are learning to be away from home, make new friends, etc. It is also critical that these students feel comfortable in their new environment.” Concerts, picnics, wind surfing, banana split night, and a watermelon feed were just some of the back-to- school activities held at BCCC. Four dances helped to kick off the new year. Line I, Phase Four, and disc jockeys Corey Hannah, Rock Island, Ill. sophomore, and Kenny Gaston, Chicago sophomore, helped get the year off to a good start. In addition to these activities, BCCC held a “Playfair” for the first time. A guest speaker, J. J. Cochran, separated the students into small groups to allow them to get acquainted with other students. The groups then performed several different activities and set a time and a place to meet again. The Playfair was to be an icebreaker to help students meet and mingle with others. Mary Misegadis, dean of stu¬ dent affairs, said, “The playfair was an outstanding success. We were really pleased with the results. The response from the students was so positive that we intend to do it again next year.” Shannon Waggoner, Manhattan freshman, takes part in a watermelon feed held to help instructors and students get acquainted. Gena Dupree, Tribune freshman, gets into Banana Split Night. (Photo by Samantha Farr) Playfair was a back-to-school activity that helped students make new friends. A mud volleyball tournament was held by the RHA to en¬ courage student participation in campus activities. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 4 “It’s a transition time in which students are learning to be away from home, make new friends, etc.” -Shellie Seeman Vicki Smith, Dayton, Ohio freshman, perfects her technique during Windsurfing Night, one of the many back-to-school activites. Chris Scallon and Scott Johnson, Austin, Texas freshmen, get ready to boogie at a back- to-school dance. 5 Members of Student Senate, Dance Line, cheerleading squad, and Cougarettes worked together in the fall semester to present a skit for BCCC President Jimmie Downing’s birthday. They portrayed Downing’s life from childhood through the present, which included his years as a high school football player. Here the trainers carry Downing off the field after an injury. (Photo by Neil Frizell) Activities for students provided by Senate By Teresa Morris Every year Student Senate spends many hours planning and preparing ac¬ tivities for the student body. Last spr¬ ing the student body elected Enrique Washington, Camden Ark. sophmore, president, Wayne Farminer, Great Bend sophmore, historian, and Scott Mohr, Otis sophmore, senator-at-large. These three officers along with Shellie Seeman, adviser, met to brainstorm ideas for the 1987-1988 school year. “The goal of the Student Senate is to keep the year full of activities,” Washington said. Since Chapter II, a favorite student hangout, became a private club the group must plan even more activities to entertain the students. Ninety percent of the ac¬ tivities planned by Student Senate are planned in the spring. Only ten percent are planned in the fall. Some of the ac- 6 tivities for the 1987-1988 school year have been: dances, nooners, bingo, a pumpkin roll, a sexy legs contest, mud volleyball, quiz bowl, a watermelon feed, and a banana split night. “The Student Senate does a super job and seems really dedicated to planning activities for the student body,” Bobbi Bushong, Lyons freshman, said. Anyone who keeps a 2.0 grade point average is elligible to run for an execu¬ tive officer position. “I think the executive officers for this year are very knowledgeable, hard¬ working, and dedicated to serving the student body,” Washington said. Other officers elected in the fall were: Scot Moeder, Great Bend sophmore, vice president, Tina Sawyer, Great Bend sophmore, secretary treasurer, and Victor Watson, Willingsboro,N.J. freshman, senator-at-large. Chris Scallon, Austin Texas, freshman, waits for Scott Johnson, Austin, Texas, freshman, to finish scooping ice cream on Banana Split Night. (Photo by Samantha Farr) Alex Mitchell, Liberal freshman, shows off his costume during the Halloween dance held in the Student Union. Marcy Camien, Topeka freshman, and Penny Trevino, Ulysses sophomore, enjoy dancing at one of the dances that were held throughout the school year in the Student Union. Student Life ByTammy Likes The word work to some students means getting up in the morning, going to classes, doing homework, and taking tests. To other students work means selling clothes at Brass Buckle, selling shoes at Brown’s Shoe Center, making pizzas at Big Cheese Pizza, mowing grass at Barton County Community College, or waiting tables at the Holiday Inn. These are just a few of the many exam¬ ples of student’s jobs. Earning the money to pay for college expenses seems to be the main reason for students working. College is more expensive every year and it is harder to get financial aid from the government. Living, tuition, and book costs have increased, which means the students have to work har¬ der. Of course, a little change in the pocket is nice to have, too. BCCC has 103 students in the govern¬ ment work-study program. These students work for the maintenance department and in offices on campus. For a few hours of work a week the government will help pay their college expenses. Another option would be working for the college. BCCC currently employs 83 students. These students work for the college and are payed wages. Nick Perica, the placement counselor, who helps place the students on cam¬ pus said, “The program is really good for the students and the college.” Students may participate in another work option, the Coop program. Coop is a vocational program where businesses in the community and some of the instructors at BCCC place students in the work force for on-the- job training. Greta Foster, business instructor, said, “Experience is one of the most im¬ portant elements to obtain employment.” If a student is involved in the Coop program, he or she can get three credit hours and a grade. The students are graded by the employer and their in¬ structor. The two grades are then com¬ bined for the final grade. Foster said, “The program is beneficial to the em¬ ployees and the students and there is always room for more students.” Kent Simmons, Strong City freshman, works for the Communications department as a work-study. Scholarships help pay for college expenses. Brian Batman, Otis sopohomore, earn his scholarship by playing Bart which helps pay his college expenses and is fun for the BCCC fans. 8 College and work sometimes do not mix very well. Students have to juggle jobs, studying, and their personal lives. Sometimes there are just not enough hours in the day or days in the week for all three. When this happens one of the three usually has to suffer. Jolen Stecklein, Great Bend fresh¬ man, said, “Most employers do not un¬ derstand how much studying a student has.” But is it just the employers, what about the instructors? Sometimes it seems that the instructors think their class is the most important and the students have enough extra time to study an extra two hours for the upcom¬ ing test over three chapters. Another instructor may want a six- page typed report on the same day. Don’t forget the assignments in the other classes. Sometimes students just can not believe how many hours their employers expect them to put in every week and still get their homework done. Students wonder if employers remember what college was like? Some students think going to college is easy, but to students that are juggling the job, studying and personal lives that is just not the case. Trina Terry, Great Bend freshman, works at a local shoe store. (Photo by Angela Ball) Brenda Wise, Hoisington sophomore, works as a disc jockey at a local radio station to help pay for college expenses. Craig Robinson, Scott City sophomore gets hands on ex¬ perience as he studies training techniques at BCCC He helps wrap players’ ankles, wrists or knees before games or meets. Kurtis Downing, Atchinson sophomore, Jon Daniels, Claflin freshman, and Scott Stecklein, Topeka freshman, make use of the BCCC Library. Many students use the Library not only for studying and writing papers, but also to catch up on current events in the newspapers and magazines. Lisa Hulik, Junction City freshman, and Tamara Anderson, Johnson freshman, fill their plates during a barbecue for the students during the first week of school in the fall. 11 By Shelly Flaherty What people wear says a lot about who they are. People often judge others by the clothes worn. Girls with purple mohawks dressed in leather and chains give the impression they are “punk.” If a guy is all decked out in an oxford, V-neck cardigan, tapered slacks, and boat shoes, people think he’s “preppie.” Those whose total wardrobe consists of nothing but sweats and sneakers are classified as “jocks.” Everyone has his or her own taste when it comes to style. While one per¬ son may see an outfit as being adorable, someone else may think, “Geez, I wouldn’t be caught dead in that!” What we wear is largely determined not only by what we feel comfortable in, but by what others will accept as being fashionable. Jeans are always in style, but there are many different types of jeans. Some examples include frosted, straight-leg, stone-washed, bell- bottoms, hip-huggers, torn and faded, and even jeans with designs em¬ broidered on the pockets! Frosted jeans, which look like they have been spritzed with bleach, were a popular look in jeans this year. Many students were seen in stonewashed jeans, which are already faded when purchased. Karla Spexarth, Andale sophomore, Roslyn Rucker, East St. Louis, Ill. sophomore, and Darci Berryman, Great Bend freshman, are introduced to the student body as they get ready to attend the national meet. 12 Brett Staehr, Great Bend freshman, helps himself to some ice cream. Tall people no longer have to be asked if they’re waiting for a flood. “High- water pants” are now referred to as “cropped,” and tall girls as well as short are sporting this style. Hurachis, made of woven strips of leather, were the hottest item in foot¬ wear, especially when worn with the safari-look clothing in army green, khaki and beige colors. Along with the jungle prints, peach and mint green were among the most popular colors. Rugby-type shirts bearing the logo of Coca-Cola were a hot item this winter. Chris Curtis, Great Bend sophomore, uses spritz to give his stylish haircut a wet look. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Mary Valerio, Chi cago freshman, wears a lace and chambray dress with silver accessories. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Maura Brack, Great Bend sophomore, Toby Bettis, Hays freshman, Angie Staab, Great Bend sophomore, and Tarra Carlgren, Concordia freshman, look so cool in layered shorts and jams. Another popular look this year was an untucked T-shirt worn with longer- length shorts patterned in bright colors, called “jams.” Greg Klusener, Great Bend sophomore, said, “Mini skirts are nice.” David Taylor, Great Bend sophomore, agreed, adding he likes girls in snug, form-fitting black pants. p Klusener said he is most comfortable Jy when he is wearing overalls, boots, and a baseball cap. Taylor said he likes wearing low-cut socks. “They’re y comfy.” Mark Brungardt, Great Bend fresh¬ man, said he likes girls who have their y hair bleached on the ends. Klusener said he doesn’t care how long a girl’s hair is, but,“No spiky stuff, no mousse, y and no painted hairdos!” Molly Hammeke, Claflin sophomore said she goes wild when she sees a guy y in tight, frosted Pepe’s or 501’s. x Lance Miller, Vacherie, La. freshman, heads to class in a safari shirt and shades. What’s out of style now will probably be fashionable again sometime in the future. Children of today’s students may someday be seen in polyester stretch suits with long, pointed collars. So if we pack our clothes in boxes and store them away for twenty years, maybe later they’ll be fashionable again. Then instead of paying out¬ rageous prices to be stylish, we can just dig out the clothes that we’ve had stashed away in the attic. Mike Koenigsman, Hays sophomore, looks like he is having fun in his party hat and suspenders. X x X r Trina Terry, Great Bend freshman, and Carrie Rube, Great Bend fresh¬ man, said they go for guys who wear sweaters, baggy jeans, and hurachi’s. Terry and Rube said they are most comfortable when they’re dressed in jeans, big T-shirts or sweatshirts, and long jean jackets. The prices of name-brand clothing can sometimes be outrageously expen¬ sive. However, most students said they would rather pay the higher price than wear something that didn’t have a designer label. Julie Poppelreiter, Claflin freshman, said she will not pay more than $45 for a pair of jeans unless they’re really outstanding. Poppelreiter said, “Bell-bottoms are ugly as sin, but if everyone else was wearing them, I suppose I would.” Other students choked and said, “Need you even ask?” They said they would never wear bell-bottoms. However, most women said they would never wear a mini-skirt, yet the mini skirt is one of the hottest fashion statements today. Jay Schmalzried, Dighton freshman, and Yvette Clark, Wichita freshman, prepare to chow down on Banana Split Night. (Photo by Samantha Farr) 13 Harvey Price, Olivette, Mo., freshman, takes a horseback ride at Camp Aldrich early in the fall semester. BCCC sponsors several activities such as picnics and swimming parties at the camp. ii The people here are really friendly and know how to have fun. Fve been able to slide in and adjust very well from my transfer of Schools.” nu - u u -Chris Humphrey 14 By Alex Shell According to the Register’s Office 70 students from other parts of the coun¬ try enrolled at Barton County Com¬ munity County in the fall. Students come from as far away as Alaska, Florida, and the Philippines. Chris Humphrey, Omaha, Neb. sophomore said,“I was very impressed when I first visited. I have grown to like it more and more.” Some of the out of state students are away from home for the First time. Students learn to adjust by making new friends and taking care of themselves. “The people here are really friendly and know how to have fun. I’ve been able to slide in and adjust very well from my transfer of schools,” Humphey said. Jeff Garcia, Manila, Philippines fresh¬ man, said, when he first came to BCCC he had trouble adjusting. He said he missed his family and friends and wan¬ ted to go back to his country. “I can‘t talk using my native languages,Tagolog and Chinese. I miss the food I used to eat in my country. But now I like it. I have adjusted to the new environment and school system.” Garcia came to Great Bend as an ex¬ change studnet. He said his father wan¬ ted him to come to BCCC before transferring to a large university. It takes Garcia at least 23 hours by plane to get home. He said the least ex¬ pensive rate he has found is $800, which is for Filipino citizens, flying Philippine Airlines. According to Garcia, his instructors try their best to see that students learn. The classes are not too big or too small.“I find it easy to talk to the in¬ structors when I have problems in my assignments,” he said. Doug VanderVeen, Kodiak, Ala. sophomore, said living at BCCC is a change from living in Alaska. He said Kodiak is the second largest island in the United states, so it is not as small a people may think. “I live on an island in the pacific where there are 40 miles of paved road and the rest of the roads are dirt. “Yes, it’s cold, but not as cold as most people think. Nobody lives in igloos where I’m from. There are a lot of peo¬ ple with Russian backgrounds.” Van¬ derVeen said. He said he came to BCCC to because of the baseball program. He said he knew BCCC had a great team, one he wanted to play for. “I’m happy to be here at Barton Coun¬ ty, and the baseball team is as good as I thought.” VanderVeen said it takes him 18 hours to get home. So he only goes home at Christmas. He spends his summers playing baseball in Alaska. His hobbies are fishing and hunting. “Alaska is a fun place to visit but a bad place to live,” he said. The adjustment to college life can be hard enough without being far away from home. Many out-of-state students do not go home often. Earning money for the trip can be hard to do. The time it takes to travel to and from home takes valuable time away from family and friends. If these students are athletes, they must schedule their trips during their off season. But still they come. Garcia said, “I’m glad I chose Barton County. It’s not easy finding a good school that offers both strong athletics as well as a solid academic background. I think BCCC is just the school for both. Corey Hannah, Rock Island, Ill., sophomore, Kenny Gaston, Chicago sophomore, and Tom Ross, Gorham freshman, work the boards at a dance in the Union. (Photo by Angela Ball) Chris Humphrey, Omaha, Neb., takes time between classes to catch up on outside reading. Kim Darrough, Johnson sophomore, Paula Betts Russell sophomore, and Jodi Cowan, Phoenix, Ariz., sophomore, stand in the lunch line with their identification cards. Every student hopes cafeteria food will taste as good as home cooking. 15 Athletes perform on local and national levels By Alex Shell Many Barton County Community College students represent the school by participating in athletic programs. Cross Country The cross country season was had mixed success. The Cougars ran well in the regular season but were struck by injuries near the end of the season. The men placed sixth at the regional meet with two men qualifying for nationals. Kenny Gaston, Chicago sophomore, and Gary Lyles, Junction City sophomore, traveled to Overland Park where Lyles placed 23rd and received All-American honors. The women placed second at the regional meet and came in 7th at the national competition. This was the fifth year the Cougar women have placed within the top ten teams at nationals. Karla Spexarth, Annadale sophomore, said, “We did the best we possibly could. Each meet was a step¬ ping stone and a learning tool to help us progress by improving our running and building our confidence.” “One thing that was hard for me was to maintain consistence. Now I realize what a big factor it plays in shaping an individual’s performance,” Lyles said. X Women’s Basketball According to Head Coach Jerry McCarty, “The women had a satisfying season. After starting slowly the inten- sity of play increased and the women started to rely on their defense.” He said the object of the season was to get a play-off spot. McCarty said the team played the roughest team in the conference and X won. “Character began to overshadow ability. If we play with desire, we win.” The first place conference win en¬ abled them to participate in the national tournament in Mississippi. The team was eliminated in the first round of play. Benita Martin, Denver sophomore, led the team in scoring with a 16.3 average. She was selected as an Honor¬ able Mention All-American. Debbie Johnson, Lorraine freshman, led the team in rebounds, averaging 8 per game. Tracey Stowe, Topeka fresh¬ man, led in assists with 5.8 per game. Cheerleaderes, yell leaders, fans and athletes alike joined to burn the Hutchinson Blue Dragon at a pep rally. Crowds for the Cougars’ games against Hutchinson are always large and enthusiastic. Many times fans have been turned away at the doors because the gym was filled to capacity. 17 Men’s Basketball The men’s basketball team played 7 of its first 8 games on the road with a record of 4 wins and 4 losses. Head Coach Dan McGovern said the team found the right chemistry and finished the season with the best record since he began coaching the Cougars, 24-9. The team finished conference play with a 9-3 record, earning a second place finish. The Cougars averaged 80 points per game, and held opponents to an average of 68. LaKeith Humphrey, Memphis, Tenn., sophomore, led the team in scoring with an average of 20 points per game. David Harris, Memphis, Tenn., fresh¬ man, sometimes known as the “Shot In¬ spector,” set a school record with 117 blocked shots. Harris said, “I see them (opponents) get set and release their hands. I have to be there. My favorite part of the game is blocking shots.” McGovern said, “We played each night with intensity and improved each time we were on the court.” Cheryl Dunlap, Great Bend freshman, and John Klie, St. Francis freshman, encourage the Cougars during a time out at a basket¬ ball game. (Photo by Samantha Farr) Student athletes who not only work hard at their respective sports but also work hard in the classroom are recognized for their scholastic achievements between games in the gym. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 18 Head Basketball Coach Dan Jackie Jones, Detroit freshman, flies through the air on his way to a powerful slam dunk, as the crowd McGovern takes an active part and the defensive player await the inevitable two points. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) in each game. He keeps contact with the players and en¬ courages them during play. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 19 The Barton County Community College baseball team displays teamwork as a Cougar run scores after a long hit to the outfield. Baseball Head Coach Mike Warren said after a few shakey starts in the pitching department, the Cougars have settled into becoming a sound team. He said, “The hitting for the team has been good. They proved they can ad¬ just to different situations. Defensively the Cougars have been solid. Our pitch¬ ing is coming around.” Softball The softball team dominated the con¬ ference from the beginning of the season. By the middle of April the team held a 20-1 record. Head Coach Tom Curtis said the sec¬ ret of the success was due to the ex¬ perience of the three sophomores, Vic¬ kie Gaug, Great Bend, Shawnee Cross, Great Bend, and Aimee Whaley, Oklahoma City. Cross was voted All-American last year for her performance on the team. At the mid point of the season, Sheri Wilson, Vancouver, Wash., had 11 wins and one loss with an ERA of .812. Whaley had 7 wins and one loss, with an ERA of 2.39. Gaug and Lisa Geier, Wichita freshman, led the team in RBIs with 13 each. Gaug led the team in total hits with 23. The team had 148 hits for 469 times at bat for a team batting average of .316 in April. The Barton County Community CoUege women’s basketball team awaits the offensive rebound and the defensive team tries to keep the Cougars out of position. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 20 Volleyball The Barton County Community College women’s volleyball team finished its season undefeated in the Jayhawk Conference western Division with an overall record of 38-7. The Cougars continued their three year home winning streak. Laura Knipp, Plain ville freshman, runs the bases as the Cougars dominate play in a game on the new BCCC softball field. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) The Cougar dancers, cheerleaders and yell leaders spend a lot of time practicing. They perform at home games as well as in guest appearances a area schools. The members also prepared a skit against drug use, which was presented at local el¬ ementary and junior high schools. The Cougar volleyball team went undefeated at home for the third year. BCCC prepares to spike the ball and the defenseive players go up for a possible block. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 21 Fans are a big part of athletic competition at BCCC. They are es¬ pecially interested in the Hutchinson BCCC rivalry. Last fall Kan¬ sas University fans filled the gym when the KU basketball team came to scrimmage on campus. Sometimes fans enjoy sitting on the ledge to watch the game. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Athletics are not just for the athlete. Students could sign up for intramurals for the fun of exercise. Especially popular were the basketball and slow-bitch softball competitions. Students enrolled in an athletic program were required to take weightlifting classes. However, other students showed an interest in lifting also. Some students enroll in a weightlifting class for physical education credit, some come in to lift weights to stay in shape. 22 Vickey Smith, Dayton, Ohio, freshman, runs the hurdles with no opposition in sight during the Dr. Pepper Invitational at Barton County Community College this spring. The women’s indoor track team won first place in the nation at the national meet in the early spring. {Photo by Arlene Kennedy) X X X X Alex Shell, Carrolltan, Ga., sophomore, prepares to take the baton in a relay at the Dr. Pepper Invitational. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Kristin Wilson, Ellinwood freshman, completes a forehand shot during a tennis practice at the campus courts. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Students at BCCC belong to DEC, a club which lets students compete at state and national levels in such areas as advertising and salesmanship. 25 Student Senate Elections are important at BCCC and Sheila Schroeder, Grinnell freshman, does her part and votes for officers. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) Paris Canty, Detroit freshman, and Vickey Smith, Dayton, Ohio, freshman, try their skating skills during a skating party held by the RHA. (Photo by Samantha Farr) 26 Terese Strube, Claflin freshman, Victor Watson, Willinsboro, N. J., freshman, and Roslyn Rucker, East St. Louis, Ill., answer questions during the Dating Game presented by the Student Senate during Romance on the Hill Week. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) ✓ Belonging at BCCC by Tammy Likes Would you like to belong? At Barton County Community College 16 clubs are available for membership. Students interested in farming, home ec, business, or computers may find a club for their special interests. Belonging to club at BCCC does not mean just paying membership fees and attending meetings. Organizations are an important part of campus life. The Home Economics Club members participate in a graduation tea during finals week, a caramel apple day during Fall Fest and a home ec day for area high school students. The Resident Housing Association composed of resident assistants and on-campus housing students schedule dances, skating parties and provide imput and suggestions for improving campus life. They also schedule speakers for meetings and go hor¬ seback riding at Camp Aldrich. The Data Procesing club takes field trips to Wichita State University, Kan¬ sas University, and Kansas State Un¬ iversity to visit computer departments. OEA Adviser Greta Foster, Laura Koerner, Ness City sophomore, Kim Mills, Lyons freshman, and Darla Evers, Great Bend freshman, discuss state competition during an OEA meeting. (Photo by Angela Ball) 2J- X The Nursing clubs takes trips to the hospitals in the area. Each club has its own money-making projects. Several of the clubs have bake sales. The Office Education Association sold lollipops, and the Occupational Therapy Club sold wind chimes and members worked at a concession stand during basketball games. The Nursing club sells sweatshirts. The Data Processing club sells Sur¬ vival Kits. The kits are sacks of groceries for housing students, paid for by their parents to help the students survive finals week. Delta Epsilon Chi donated money earned at a campus carnival to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Along with the activities and money¬ makers some clubs also enter contests in their disciplines. The Office Education Association competes at the state level with sec¬ retarial skills. If they place in the top three at state they qualify to compete at the national level. DEC also competes at the state and national level to help students become successful in the business world. At BCCC if students have an interest, there is more than likely to be a club for them. Belonging to a club can be well worth while. It gives students a greater chance to become better acquainted with a lot more people and a chance to be a part of the college scene. Hilltop Singers caroled along the Christmas parade route in Great Bend. X X X v X X V v x X X v X X X V Shawna Ziegler, Grainfield, sophomore, and Todd Robins, Ellinwood, sophomore, resident assistants and Housing Director Bill Murry give School Nurse Joleen Tustin a BCCC jacket Steve Schroeder, Frankfurt, freshman, puts in to wear when she attends sick students in the dorms. X his vote for Student Senate officers. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 28 y BCCC Housing Students and Residents take part in the Christmas parade that was held on Main Street in Great Bend. Pictionary was a noon time game sponsored by Stu¬ dent Senate which was played by both students and instructors. (Photo by Arlene Kennedy) 29 Academically Speaking Academics: a student priority by Shelly Flaherty College isn’t all parties and games. While these are important aspects of college life, academics remain a priori¬ ty for college students. Because Barton County Community College is small, individuals receive personal attention and help from instructors. Students can become active in clubs relating to their interests or major. A number of scholarships are available for those in need. Beginning with the 1987 fall semester, students entering BCCC are required to take assessment tests. These tests measure students’ knowledge in the areas of math, reading, and English. The tests help place students in classes that are best suited to their needs, and place them in classes where they should feel most comfortable. “I like being able to structure my classes. You can basically start and end school at whatever time you want,” Korey Wondra, Great Bend freshman, said. Karla Spexarth, Anndale sophomore, prepares for her final tests during finals week in December. (Photo by Samantha Farr) 30 Scott Schrum, Norton freshman, and Sherry Rolo, Great Bend sophomore, stand in one of the lines at enrollment to see if any of the classes they want to take are still open. y y ✓ y y ✓ y y y “I like being able to structure my clas¬ ses. You can basic¬ ally start and end school at whatever time you want.” - -Korey Wondra - Students enrolled in honors English work on the papers assigned by English Instruc¬ tor Estella Easterly. 31 V Cosmetology student Gracie Demel of Claflin gives a manicure to her customer as part of the requirements she must fulfill in order to become a licensed colsetologist. y v V V V V V “I feel that BCCC is a springboard for my leap into life,” Mike Peterman, Holyrood freshman, said. Phi Theta Kappa is the honor society at BCCC. To be accepted into Phi Theta Kappa, students must have 30 or more credit hours, maintain at least a 3.25 GPA, and have letters of recom¬ mendation from four faculty members. If a student has less than 30 hours, a GPA of 3.5 or better and four faculty recommendations are required. Members of Phi Theta Kappa worked to get a volunteer tutor program star¬ ted as a spring project. They also sold candy bars to raise money. This year, Phi Theta Kappa sent eight delegates to the national convention in Washington, D.C. Charles Babb, sponsor of Phi Theta Kappa, said he was pleased with the number of members in the organiza¬ tion. Since last year, the number of returning members has increased from one to 66. Babb said, “When we have a meeting, I look out and think, ‘This would be a great class to be teaching,’ because all the members are really great students.” Candy Chazel, Hoisington freshman, and Edith Barton, Great Bend sophomore, study together as they prepare for a test in fundamentals of speech. (Photo By Arlene Kennedy) “I feel that BCCC is a springboard for my leap into life.” -Mike Peterman- 32 v V V V v V V V V Sheldon Mabry, Great Bend sophomore, and David Ramsey, Great Bend sophomore, Even the local cat, who visits the library when he can sneak in, takes a break discuss Mabry’s contribution to the student from the concentration of the semester to catch a few winks before the art show in the Fine Arts Building during the semester’s end. (Photo by Samantha Farr) first semester. ✓ Teaser Broadnax, Topeka freshman. Men’s Head Basketball Coach Dan McGovern and David Broadfoot, Mack- sville sophomore, go over homework assignments in the library during the first semester. 33 Members of the 50s Plus class, who met at the High Rise Building produced a supple¬ ment for the INTERROBANG as a class project. Cindy Minges, Great Bend sophomre, Tina Sawyer, Garner sophomore, Assistant Sponsor Tom Moorhous, Kip Lowe, Great Bend sophomore, Mike Harwood, Great Bend sophomore, Neil Frizzel, Great Bend sophomore, and Leigh Suppes, Great Bend freshman, members of Barton County Com¬ munity College Academic Excellence Challenge Team, practice for a meet early in the fall semester. Instructor of Medical Laboratory Technology Leonard Bunselmeyer watches as Pat Starbuck, Great Bend sophomore, makes a dilution of blood in order to perform a white blood cell count. ✓ ✓ Barton County Community College students Shanon Heim, St. Marys freshman, and Brad Jacobs, Anthony freshman, answer questions from area elementary students after performing in an anti-drug skit at a local school. 35 At the beginning of the fall semester many students participated in a Playfair. Designed to introduce students and help releive the stress of a new home, a new town, a new roommate, and a feeling of insecurity that comes with starting college, the Playfair created converstion and enthusiasm among students and gave them reason to believe - BCCC IS THE PLACE TO BE! The year began with old friends and new. The Playfair introduced students to each other like never before. Students formed small groups, shared physical and mental exercises. Some groups arranged to meet at later dates to see how everyone was getting along. College experiences help with in¬ tellectual and emotional growth. We begin making choices that may influen¬ ce the rest of our lives. We start making these choices at enrollment in the fall. AAl 210 Sometimes we are faced with difficult choices, choices we really do not want to make. Govenor Haydon helped the SPOKE staff make some choices with his state-wide budget cuts. As a result of the budget reduction the yearbook was reduced to a magazine format with a limited number of pages, to be printed on campus, thereby sav¬ ing money. The staff was presented with the challenge of trying to touch on highlights of the year in a smaller amount of space. In this magazine we have tried to show what a year at Barton County Com¬ munity College means. The SPOKE staff changes from semester to semester. This year’s staff includes: Angela Ball, Stafford fresh¬ man, Laura Collins, Great Bend fresh¬ man, Shelly Flaherty, Claflin freshman, Tammy Likes, Claflin freshman, Teresa Morris, Lyons freshman, Kevin Scott, Lima, Ohio, sophomore, and Alex Shell, Carrollton, Ga., sophomore. 36 1 SPOKE FALL 1988 BARTON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE GREAT BEND, KS 67530 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Working on a yearbook staff is an experience. Everyone on the yearbook staff has his or her unique writing or layout style. Putting together a uniform yearbook takes a lot of compromise from each student. Work! A lot of work goes into each page of the yearbook. Each student interviews people on campus for copy information; sets up pictures for the photgraphers; writes headlines, titles, and captions; and finally arrives with a composed page which is ready to send to the publisher, we hope before deadline.. Deadlines are a tense time with the yearbook staff and especially with our in¬ structor. As the deadline draws nearer, she gets nervous and starts to push us hard about getting our pages done. Unfinished pages mean a late delivery date. This year the yearbook is actually going to be two magazines. One edition will be handed out at spring enrollment and the other edition distributed before school is out in May. Thank you to everyone who has helped get this edition of the yearbook done. Tammy Likes Editor Yearbook Staff Editor Tamara Likes Photography Editor Merry Murray Photographers Steve Moris Busarind Rogers Staff Shelly Flaherty Karen Draper Julie Waknitz Angie Lang Instructor Lanara Luthi TABLE OF CONTENTS DORM LIFE . 2 -3 BACK TO SCHOOL . 4-5 WEEKENDS . 6-9 ACADEMICS . 10-15 ORGANIZATIONS . 6-29 FASHION. . 30-31 WEIGHTLIFTING . 32-33 THEATER . 34-35 JOBS . 36-39 BCCC CHILD CARE CENTER . 40 Page 1 don’t have to put up with the family atmosphere.” If the student were an only child he might have trouble getting used to sharing and being surrounded by lots of people. There are also privacy problems, Tammy Anderson, Johnson sophomore, said, “I like being surroun¬ ded by the people, but sometimes it’s hard to find a quiet place.” Some students like studying alone or when it is quiet. This makes it difficult when there is little privacy and little silence. The walls are thin also and this makes sleeping sometimes difficult when suitemates come in late or get up early in the morning. Another problem students have is get¬ ting along with their roommates. Everyday problems can make room¬ mates change rooms. Usually room¬ mates get along fine.The housing office tries to put people together who are compatable. Wendy Bessels, Assaria sophomore, said, “They put people together with the same interests and same backgrounds.” Students say there are advantages and disadvantages of each housing phase. Most students prefer the solars because they’re closer to campus, more private, bigger and they like having their own bathroom. The disadvantages of the solars are not having a lobby and not meeting as many people. Living in the units, residents become close to all eight of their suitemates. However, having only one window and all sharing a bathroom can be difficult. The trailers on the other hand are very similar to the solars except they are newer. The only disadvantages are the fact that they are smaller than the other rooms and farthest away from campus. Overall the students said they like liv¬ ing on campus. They like the con¬ venience to classes and the cafeteria. Most of all they liked the friendly at¬ mosphere and close involvement with other students. By Angie Lang bathroom. Dorm life at college is unique in its own way. There are 287 BCCC students who live on campus and each portray his own unique life style. Some¬ times attending a community college makes everyone living in housing become close. Bill Murry, student housing director, said, “Students living on campus become more intimate because of the small environment.” Before moving on campus many students had their own expectations of life in the dorms. After moving in many find it different than they expected. Many students thought the rooms would be crowded. They said they were not looking forward to fighting for the Being alone and learning to meet new people were some other difficulties students thought they would have to face, but they found the campus full of friendly faces and warm smiles. Even though students living on cam¬ pus seem to have everything all together by now, many still had to make adjustments in the beginning. Most students were used to their parents providing for their needs, like washing clothes, making their beds and always being there for them. Learning to live on their own takes some getting used to. Some feel the opposite way. Charlie Meadows, Tucson, Ariz., sophomore, said, “I like being away from home. You Page 2 Dorm life consists of many activities. Tim Churchman, Kansas City freshman, and Kevin Greene, Atlanta sophomore, spend time playing baseball on a video game. (Photo by Merry Murray) Life in the Dorms Ange Kasper, Clay Center sophomore, Wendy Bessel, Assaria sophomore, and Tammy Anderson, Johnson sophomore, take time out from studying to decorate their unit for Halloween. (Photo by Busarind Rogers) Page 3 A Monica Skolaut, Olmitz freshman, and Kevin Smith, Hoisington sophomore, dance to the band, West 1st Street, during a back to school dance. (Photo by Steve Moris). Dana Paddock, Great Bend sophomore; Laura Knipp, Plainville sophomore; and Amy Reynolds, Salina freshman; enjoy themselves while eating watermelon at a back to school picnic. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 4 Jerry Brull, Lucus freshman, gets down and dirty while playing mud volleyball. (Photo by Steve Moris). Page 5 Kick back, relax After a week of work and school, most students are ready for a lit tle time off to relax and recuperate. A lot of students unwind by sleeping or watching tv, while others cruise Main or hit the local bars. Students often gather in a dorm and watch rented movies. It seems to be an enjoyable way to get together with friends, and is less expensive than going out to a movie. Kim Walker, Dallas sophomore, and Keva Mackey, Nassau, Bahamas, freshman, spend their weekends going to the zoo, shopping, and eating ice cream. Bonnie Sutley, Salina freshman, takes time to read her speech assignment. (Photo by Merry Murray) Many students play golf on weekends as a way to relax and have fun. (photo by Steve Buhler) Page 6 To get away for awhile Mike Siefkes, Great Bend freshman, says he likes to go out of town, usually to Hays, Salina or Wichita and find a party. Some students escape from daily pre¬ ssures by getting away for awhile. Many students return to their home towns to visit with family and friends. John Klie, St. Francis sophomore, travels to Kansas City on weekends to see his girlfriend. Patrice Felder, Long Island, N.Y. freshman, says she and her friends go to Sterling College, and “just hang out on campus.” “I just lay in bed all day and watch football games.” -Lance Miller- Jody Richardson, Hebron, Neb., freshman, and Travis Cape, Great Bend freshman, get together with friends at Burger King. The fact that the business stays open until 2 a.m. on weekends makes it a popular hangout for students. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page “Weekends are a good time to relieve the pressures ac¬ cumulated at school.” -Mike Siefkes- “There’s nothing to do” is a common complaint of students who come here from bigger towns. Students from a large town may miss the larger variety of things to do. Yet they do the same things here that they would do at home, such as shopping, going to bars, and hanging out with friends. “Weekends are a time to release en¬ ergy and have a little fun,” Bruce Richardson, Great Bend freshman, said. On weekends, Richardson likes to play golf and go out to local bars. Debbie Williams, Dorchester, Mass., freshman, Lance Miller, Vacherie, La., sophomore, and Rachel Lehman, Junction City sophomore, get together to watch a football game. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 8 Anna Vargas, Philadelphia sophomore, Jody Richardson, Hebron, Neb., freshman, and Mary Valerio, Chicago sophomore, take time for a midnight snack. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 9 Students with no transportation do have more of a problem with finding things to do because they are depen¬ dent on others to drive, or to let them borrow their car. Weekends can be rather boring for those who have no means of transportation. Rodney L. Moore I., Elyria, Ohio freshman, spends his weekends sitting in his room, talking to friends, and studying. Moore said, “If you don’t have a car, you don’t have much to do. We’re out here in the middle of nowhere. If town wasn’t so far away, I’d walk. Instead, I’m stuck out here in the boonies.” Lance Miller, Vacherie, La., sophomore, also does not have a car. “I just lay in bed all day and watch foot¬ ball games.” Many students, especially those from Great Bend, still like to cruise Main. It’s a place to meet each other and talk. College students who have friends that are still in high school cruise Main because that’s often the only chance they get to see their high school friends. It’s also a good way to meet people. Mike Siefkes, Great Bend freshman, says, “Weekends are a good time to relieve the pressures accumulated at school.” “Weekends are a time to release en¬ ergy and have a little fun.” -Bruce Richardson- Students advance academically By Julie Waknitz Barton County Community College plays an important role with helping students advance academically. In¬ structors from different departments play an important role in a student’s life. An instructor teaches the student the subject he is enrolled in and brings out the student’s potential. Instructors are there for the students. “We have dedicated instructors to help the stu¬ dent be the best he or she can be. We bring out potential in students that may be glossed over in a big institution because we do take a personal in¬ terest,” commented Sandy Donley, Sociology instructor. “I think the instructors take a personal interest in us. They care about how we perform in class and if we show up for it,” said Crystal Dixon, Great Bend freshman. They are a lot different than high school teachers. They make sure we understand our assignments and if we don’t we can always call them at their offices or homes,” said John Faulk, Stafford Freshman. BCCC is a small step into the real world. It is about half the size as a four- year institution but it helps prepare students for their future. Aimee Willes- den, Great Bend freshman, said, “I chose to go to BCCC because it’s close to home. Also to save money for next year when I go to Fort Hays State University.” “The biggest adavantage that BCCC. offers for the traditional age student is a smaller social setting which a student may become acclimated to college life. It’s not so overwhelming. The two year community college better prepares the traditional, as well as the non- traditional student for the impersonal attitude of being just a number in a large institution. The psychological benefits of going to a junior college before going on to a larger school are very worth while,” Donley said. Janelle Kerschner, Ellinwood fresh¬ man, said, “I chose BCCC because I got two scholarships and I think it’s easier to make a transition to a four-year school from a two-year junior college.” Although it seems to the student only a short time attending BCCC, it plays an important role with helping students achieve academically throughout their lives. At the north end of the library Louis Guttierrez, a math tutor, helps Micahael Petermann, Holyrood sophomore, with calculus. (Photo by Mark Shauers) Page 10 Karen Draper, Wichita sophomore, Dr. Mentor David, biology instructor, and Kristine Johnson, Great Bend sophomore, dissect a fetal pig in biology Jab. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 11 Miriam Biays, Ellinwood freshman, obtains the signature of the High Priest of the Fine Arts Division on her Olympian Quest for knowledge. (Photo by Steve Moris) Olympian Quest Jerry Curtis, Ellinwood freshman purchases bake sale goodies from Barbara Eis, Perry sophomore, Debra Hoilen, Great Bend freshman, and Adrianne Guillory, Bennington sophomore, members of the Occupational Therapy Club. Page Kristen Hibbert, St.John freshman, and Donnna Creep, Ulysses freshman search for clues in the Olympian Quest.(Photo by Margaret Shauers) Nisha Manley, Portsmouth,Va.freshman, and Dana Ran¬ dolph,Great Bend freshman, make dresses out of trash bags for a project in Clothing and Society.(Photo by Merry Murry). Sean Dunivent, Salisbury Mo. freshman plays doctor with a fetal pig and Pam Dethrage, Great Bend sophomore, would rather be in the waiting room. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 14 Occupational Therapy students experi¬ ment by putting themselves in the shoes of a handicapped person and learning what it is like to be helpless and dependent. This unidentified OT student is being fed by a fellow student (Photo by Margaret Shauers). Reta Wynne, Hudson sophomore, helps out Loran Chisom, Great Bend freshman, with his accounting. (Photo by Maragret Shauers). Page 15 Lori Brainerd, Great Bend freshman, and Angela Ball, Stafford sophomore, apply makeup to create a Halloween face. (Photo by Margaret Shauers) Styles change with seasons By Shelly Flaherty “Fashions and styles change every six months, and cosmetology is an exciting career because things are always changing,” Ruby Brown, head of the BCCC cosmetology department, said. In Kansas, cosmetology students must be enrolled in 1500 clock hours or 188 school days in beauty school, and a GED or high school diploma is required. At the Academy of Beauty, cosmetol¬ ogy students take courses in hair color, manicure, bacteriology, chemistry, Kansas law, and nail disease, just to name a few. Students must have 320 hours of cons¬ tant lab class dealing with all the pro¬ cedures, along with lectures, demonstrations, and class participa¬ tion to prepare them for work on clients in salons. “Cosmetology is something that com¬ puters can’t take over,” Brown said. “It’s a people-caring, people-skilled service we do. We like to think we make people feel better about themselves.” Page 16 Senate plans activities for campus By Shelly Flaherty This year, the Student Senate has had lots of activities for BCCC students, such as dances, nooners, and contests. To be elected into Student Senate, candidates must first fill out an infor¬ mation form and submit a petition with 50 signatures. Then the candidates campaign, and the student body votes for the officers. This year’s officers are President Tonja Vallin, Long Island sophomore; Vice-President Karen Becker, Portis sophomore; Secretary Treasurer Miriam Biays, Ellinwood freshman; and Senators at Large Michelle Won- dra, Great Bend freshman and Sharon Schierlman, Towanda sophomore. Members of Student Senate meet in the Crow’s Nest to discuss upcoming events. (Photo by Merry Murray) Debbie Loucks, Assaria freshman, Julie Lund, Salina freshman, Shawn McFarren, Hutchinson freshman, and Dan Pletcher, Smith Center freshman, dance the night away. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 17 Club revitalizing By Julie Waknitz The Newman Club is sponsored by the Dodge City diocese. It is a Catholic support group for local students and students who are away from home. Julie Thill, Ellinwood sophomore and Monica Skolaut are the coordinators for the club this year. “They usually try to have a freshman and a sophomore coordinator. I was el¬ ected as a coordinator and then we all nominated Julie Thill as the other coor¬ dinator,” Skolaut said. To raise money for the club a bake sell was held and a turkey was raffled off. The turkey raffle tickets were sold fifty cents a ticket or three tickets for a dollar. The funds raised will go to con- frences or sponsored activities. So far the Newman Club has spon¬ sored a movie night in the commons where they watched the movie “Baby Boom.” They hosted a guest speaker, Father Bob Schremmer from Hoisington. They also made suckers for children at Halloween. They planned a Christmas party with a gift exchange. They went caro ling to the local hospice. The club meets every other Tuesday at 12:35 in room 217 of the union. There are about 20 members. “We’re trying to reconstruct it this year because last year they had a dif¬ ficult time getting it started and it kind of died out. It helps you develop social skills and leadership abilities,” Skolaut said. Dennis Dinkel, Victoria sophomore, a mem¬ ber of the Newman Club football team, at¬ tempts to catch the football during an in¬ tramural flag football game. (Photo by Busariand Rogers) ■ - U ft Page 18 Students excell in academics By Julie Waknitz Who founded the first psychological laboratory at the University of Leipzig, Germany in 1879? When was the Battle of Waterloo fought? These are a few of the questions one may be required to answer if involved in the Academic Excellence Challenge Team. The members compete by starting out with twenty-four toss up questions that are asked during a match. Each ques¬ tion is worth ten points. If a member on the team buzzes in and correctly answers a toss up question their team is then asked a bonus question. The bonus question is worth twenty points. The members have ten seconds to dis¬ cuss and answer the question. The team with the most points wins. “Monday through Wednesday we do research work for an hour each day and then on Thursday we compete among team members using the buzzers,” said Monica Skolaut, Bushton freshman. Sandy Donley, AEC sponsor, gives students a test to determine what areas he or she is strong in. She then decides the members of the team based on the student’s attitude and test score. “She really tries to put a team together whose personalities work well together,” said Leigh Suppes, Great Bend sophomore. The members include: Leigh Suppes, Great Bend sophomore; Kristi Cheshire, Bushton, sophomore; Shawn Cobb, Great Bend sophomore; Michael Petermann, Holyrood sophomore; Cur¬ tis Oberle, Claflin sophomore; Monica Skolaut, Olmitz freshman; Shelly Ziegler, Grainfield sophomore; Aaron Rittenhouse, Hanston freshman. The questions are derived from catagories which include math, history, economics, astronomy, English, com¬ puters, art, music, psychology, sociol¬ ogy, and physics. “I have made a lot of good friends through AEC. I have also learned that these academic teams are very com¬ petitive. I’ve seen team members cry because they lost a match.” said Suppes. Curtis Oberle, Claflin sophomore; Michael Petermann, Hollyrood sophomore; Leigh Suppes, Great Bend, sophomore; Monica Skolaut, Olmitz freshman; Shelly Ziegler, Grainfield sophomore; and Aaron Rit¬ tenhouse, Hanston freshman; compete against other AEC team members during a practice round using buzzers. (Photo by Merry Murray) Shelly Ziegler, Grainfield sophomore and Aaron Rittenhouse, Hanston freshman listen intently as they are asked a question. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 19 RHA: The voice of the students By Angie Lang Got a problem or complaint? Or just want to join a club that is fun and gives you a chance to meet people from other areas? The Residental Housing Association has almost 200 students. Housing Director Bill Murry said, “RHA gives students a voice on their living con¬ ditions and is an outlet for complaints and comments.” Murry said he biggest complaint students had was about the food ser¬ vice. This complaint was brought about by a petition. As a result RHA held a special meeting, inviting Jim Wychules, food service director, to address students concerns. A food service com¬ mittee was formed to answer questions about the food. Students also complained about un¬ clean units and the amount of tissue provided. Students and housekeepers worked on a solution to these problems. RHA also provides activities for students. During the first semester, RHA went bowling, roller skating, and had a Halloween party, Oct.25, for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization. Plans to take the little brothers and sisters to basketball games are in¬ cluded in next semester’s activities. The officers of RHA are President, Debra Johnson, Lorraine sophomore; Vice President, Tonya Vallin, Long Island sophomore; and Secretary, Yvette Clark, Wichita sophomore. Cordinator of Housing Bill Murry and RHA President Debbie Johnson, Lorraine sophomore, discuss upcoming activities for the organization. (Photo by Busarind Rogers) Page 20 Grant Bowman, Ellinwood freshman cringes as he is about to donate blood during the blood drive this fall. (Photo by Steve Moris) Nursing students serve community By Angie Lang The Nursing club offers on opportuni¬ ty for nursing students to get together to meet one another and perform com¬ munity service. The members are active in the blood drive held each semester on campus. When the bloodmobile comes to the college they take donors’ blood pre¬ ssure and temperature. They also collect food and clothing for the crisis center. They plan to raise money this year by selling magnetic car tags with messages about Barton County Cougars or nursing. The nursing club plans to take a trip to a large hospital where the students can see new procedures and equipment. This years officers are President Jamie Parr,Great Bend sophomore and Secretary Treasurer Doris Puc¬ kett,Great Bend sophomore. Sandy Haas is the adviser. So far 60 students have joined the club. Page 21 Band promotes spirit By Shelly Flaherty The band is having a year filled with activities. Besides a trip to Texas, the band par¬ ticipates in pep assemblies and ball games, a Christmas parade down Main Street, spring and winter concerts, and a two-day tour of area high schools. The band is made up of 44 students directed by J.B. Webster, music instructor. “We play a wide variety of music; light concert, rock, swing, jazz, pep, pop, a little of all styles,” Webster said. “I hope the students in the band have a fun and pleasurable year and their ex¬ periences are ones they will remember for the rest of their lives as a highlight of their college years.” Tonya Letoumeau, Claflin freshman, Tori Ehrlich, Russell freshman, and Connie Jo Staudinger, Claflin sophomore, cheer the Cougars on to victory by playing in the pep band.(Photo by Steve Moris) Page 22 Members of Phi Theta Kappa meet to discuss plans for upcoming events. (Photo by Merry Murray) Phi Theta Kappa plans trip to national convention By Shelly Flaherty Phi Theta Kappa, the National Honor Society for two-year and community colleges, is the largest honor society in Kansas. BCCC has 39 returning members. To be accepted into Phi Theta Kappa, students must have at least 30 credit hours, a 3,25 GPA, and four letters of recommendation from faculty members. “We had to have that many faculty recommendations because we can only accept four percent of full-time enroll¬ ment,” said Charles Babb, Phi Theta Kappa sponsor. This year, members of Phi Theta Kappa plan to attend the state conven¬ tion in Pratt, hold fund-raisers to earn money for a trip to the national conven¬ tion in Atlanta, and work with student services in an outreach program about why it’s important to stay in school. Babb said, “I enjoy working with a group that I believe is made up of the best students on campus. They’ve demonstrated that they’re good students and I think they’re wonderful people.” Charles Babb, Phi Theta Kappa adviser, meets with members to discuss ways to earn money for a trip to the national convention. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 23 Barbara Eis and other members of the OT club eat pizza during a meeting to plan fund raisers for the semester. (Photo by Merry Murray) By Tammy Likes Occupational therapists work with people of all ages who are either physically or psychologically disabled. Their goal is to help the patient reach his fullest potential. Occupational therapists find jobs in many areas, some include mental retar¬ dation,arthritis, nursing homes, school systems, and pain clinics. Any student who is enrolled in the Oc¬ cupational therapy program at Barton County Community College can belong to the OT club. They do window wash¬ ing, make craft projects, and hold bake sales to raise funds to send their students to the National Convention. The Occupational Therapy Officers for the 1988-89 year are President Sharenne Mullen, Great Bend sophomore, Vice President Barabara Eis, Perry sophomore, Secretary Jonna Priest, Elkhart sophomore, Treasurer Dianna Shoemaker, Ellis freshman, Historian Tyro Ruiz, Dodge City sophomore, and Student Senate Rep¬ resentative Timothy Johnson Abilene sophomore. Front Row: Occupational Therapy Club President Sharenne Mullen, Great Bend sophomore, Secretary Johna Priest, Elkhart sophomore, Historian Tyro Ruiz, Dodge City sophomore. Back Row: Advisor Gloria Custer, Club member Peggy Crowe, Great Bend freshman. Vice President Barbara Eis, Perry sophomore, and Student Senate Representative Timothy Johnson, Abilene sophomore. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 24 By Tammy Likes “Today s Students. Tomorrow’s Busi¬ ness Pro fessionals,” is the slogan for Business Professionals of America for¬ merly known as the Office Education Association. Who belongs? Any student who is en¬ rolled in any business class at BCCC can belong to BPA. Compared to last year, membership has almost doubled. Officers for the 1988-1989 Business Professionals of America are President Tamara Likes, Claflin sophomore; Vice President Joy Rear, Hoisington sophomore; Secretary Kristi Schrem- mer, Claflin freshman; Treasurer Darcy Harper, Tribune freshman; Reporter Kim Winter, Ness City fresh¬ man; Parliamentarian Denise Rowe, Ness City freshman; Student Senate Representatives Angela Noblitt, Great Bend sophomore; and Jena Williams, Oakley freshman. Members of BPA attended a fall con¬ ference at Hutchinson, will attend a spring conference in Wichita where members compete at the state level. If a member qualifies at the state level they advance to the National Leadership Conference in Dallas to compete at nationals. Also members of the BPA have ac¬ tivities they participate in throughout the year. They earn money for the club by selling key chains, calendars, and posters, take information from Blood donors at the fall and spring blood drive held on campus, make Halloween treats and deliver them to the Child Care Center and visit Cherry Village, a retirement center in Great Bend. Today s students. Tomorrow s business professionals. Business Professionals of America President Tammy Likes, Clalfin sophomore, Vice President Joy Kear, Hoisington sophomore, Secretaiy Kristi Schremmer, Claflin freshman, Treasurer Darcy Harper, Tribune Freshman, Reporter Kim Winter, Ness City freshman, Parliamentarian Denise Rowe, Ness City freshman. Not pictured are Student Senate Representatives Angela Noblitt, Great Bend sophomore, and Jena Williams, Oakley freshman. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 25 Lanara Luthi, journalism instructor and Samantha Farr, Weskan sophomore, fold the Interrobang so it can be distributed on campus. (Photo by Steve Moris) Jody Richardson, Hebron, Neb., freshman and Shawn Thrasher, Wilson freshman read the Interrobang before they distribute it. (Photo by Steve Moris) News you can use By Julie Waknitz Students and faculty at. Barton County Community College look forward to every other Thursday to read the Interrobang. Students and faculty can find out the latest goings-on at school and future schedules for sports, clubs and activities. They also find out local news and student’s opinions. Many long hours go into the work of creating one paper that comes out bi¬ weekly. “I like working on the Interrobang because I always find out what’s going on and get to know people,” said Julie Wine, Wichita freshman. The Performance Thesis Spoke this year is putting out two yearbooks in magazine style. In past years the yearbook has come out during fall enroll¬ ment and several students especially sophomores that have graduated are not able to return and pick up their yearbook. This year one of the yearbooks will be dis¬ tributed at spring enroll¬ ment. It will include features and clubs. The se¬ cond yearbook will be given out before graduation and it will include faculty, athletics, and students. Other journalism classes offered at BCCC include; Introduction to Mass Media, Beginning Report¬ ing, Advanced Reporting, and Introduction to Broadcasting. Page 26 Musicians practice Area wide performances due in spring By Julie Waknitz Hilltops are one of the many clubs that represent Barton County Community College. “Hilltops is basically a show group,” said Sam Scott, Lamed sophomore. Throughout the year the Hilltop performers sing at a variety of clubs and organizations in Barton County and surrounding areas. Not only do they sing they learn choreography to go along with the songs. While Hilltops are touring surround¬ ing towns Ken Shaheen is able to rec¬ ruit new members for Hilltops for the upcoming semester. “To become a member of Hilltops you must audition for Ken Shaheen during the spring semester,” said Cindy McIntosh, Great Bend sophomore. Members of the Hilltop singers are: Sonja Alpers, Hudson sophomore; Miriam Biays, Ellinwood freshman; Mike Cole, Great Bend freshman; Dolena Evans, Great Bend freshman; Devon Guliford, Great Bend freshman; Kevin Horsch, Lyons sophomore; Mic Huddleston, Lamed sophomore; Teresa Johnson, Great Bend Fresh¬ man; Tiffanie Kaiser, Great Bend freshman; Troy Kaiser, Claflin sophomore; Cindy McIntosh, Great Bend sophomore; Charlene McKin- trick, Macksville freshman; Doug McNett, Great Bend freshman; J.B. Morrison, Great Bend freshman; Lori Peter, Ellinwood sophomore; Kris Reed, Hoisington sophomore; Sam Scott, Lamed sophomore; Tyler Stephenson, Great Bend sophomore; Nicole Streit, Beloit freshman; Chris Strobel, Macksville freshman; Brock Wenciker, Tribune sophomore; and Sean Winter, Great Bend Freshman. “I tried out during the fall because I heard there was a space open for a bass. Five or six guys tried out for the part and I got it,” said Scott. Scholarships are given to those in¬ volved in Hilltops. “It provides the money to get through school,” said McIntosh. “We practice three hours a week and every once in a while we have a night time rehersal,” said Scott. The girls have a specific dress made and the guys rent tuxes. This year the dresses are black and so are the tuxes. This year the Hilltops will be traveling to San Antonio, Texas, April twelfth through the seventeenth, they will be judged on their performance. They were also invited to KMEA in Wichita. “Hilltops gives you a sense of being in¬ volved in a group especially if you’re not involved in anything else. It also will give you ideas if you’re a music major for things you can do when you have your own class,” said McIntosh. Hilltop members are also in the BCCC choir in which there are thirty- five members who perform twice dur¬ ing the year at the Fall and Spring Concerts. Miriam Biays, Ellinwood freshman; Devon Guliford, Teresa Johnson, Tiffanie Kaiser, all Great Bend freshman; Chris Strobel, Macksville fresh¬ man; Brock Wenciker, Tribune sophomore; Troy Kaiser, Claflin sophomore; Dolena Evans, Great Bend freshman; Kns Reed, Hoisington sophomore; and Cindy McIntosh, Great Bend sophomore; practice for Hilltop choir with director Ken Shaheen. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 27 Students interested in jobs either now or in the future took the opportunity to visit prospective employers on Career Day. Helen Pedigo, coor¬ dinator of financial aid, talks to one of the participants. (Photo by Merry Murray) JT ' Take A Closer L DEC competes locally, nationaly By Angie Lang Delta Epsilon Chi is a stu¬ dent organization of people who are interested in marketing occupations. The purpose of this group is to compete with other colleges in different categories of marketing at state level. The clubs top six qualifiers then go on to Nationals, which is held in Orlando, Florida. Selling Tom Watts, which is a box of Christmas decorations, stocking stuf- fers, calenders, ect., has become a big money raising project. These procedes will go towards the trip to Orlando. On Oct. 16 the club mem¬ bers bowled for the fight of Muscular Distrophy. They recieved donations of about one thousand dollars and was then donated for Jerry’s Kids. DEC consists of 25 students and this year’s of¬ ficers are; President Robert McManus, Pawnee Rock sophomore; Vice President Vicki Maeder, Great Bend freshmen; Treasures Chris Manry, Great Bend freshmen and Dana Ran- dolf, Great Bend freshmen; Reporter Aimee Willesden, Great Bend freshmen; Stu¬ dent Council Representa¬ tive Jodie Deshazo, Ness City sophomore and Sec¬ retary Julie Atteberry, Gar¬ field sophomore. The ad¬ visors are Paul Hedland and Jane Howard. Students in DEC are taught how to benefit them¬ selves in the world of busi¬ ness. Advisor Paul Hedland said,“I really try to stress hands on business educa¬ tion and try to prepare students for entry work in management.” Page 28 Club raises money for Chicago trip By Angie Lang Most of the Aggie Club membership is students majoring in agriculture, but anyone interested in the area is welcome to join. At the present there are 12 club members. The officers are President Kurt Werth, Great Bend sophomore; Vice President Duane Feldman, Great Bend sophomore; Secretary Randy Demel, Claflin sophomore; Reporters Darrell Shippy, Woodbine sophomore, and Kelly Wondra, Great Bend sophomore. Some of the spring fund raising ac- tivites the members are planning in¬ clude: Bid for Bachelors, a carnival, and bed races. These activities are a way to raise money for a field trip to the Chicago Board of Trade. By visiting the Chicago Board of Trade, the students get the chance to see how it operates and how prices are set for agriculture products. Werth said, “It’s a good way to see the business side of ag.” The members are also planning to visit machinery plants and local feed lots, to help understand how these businesses are run and what type of work it takes to make these businesses successful. “The Aggie Club is a chance to get together with people that share the same interests. We usually have fun in doing so,” Werth said. “It’s not all work and no play.” LAE patrols with Wichita police By Angie Lang Lambda Alpha Epsilon is an organiza¬ tion for students interested in studying criminal justice. LAE, a chapt er of a national organiza¬ tion, was incorporated in 1971 by Sigma Phi Omega and is considered the oldest fraternity on campus. The club organized a car wash to raise funds during the first semester. They charged $25 to wash and wax, and $10 to wash. The proceeds were used to pay for a trip to Wichita. They spent a weekend in Wichita where they toured the police station and rode with patrol officers. John Fulk, Stafford sophomore, said “It gave us an idea of what a more com¬ plex department is like, while there,we went to bars and busted minors.” During second semester they are planning to spend a week in to Denver. They will also go on tour and get to ride with officers at night. This year’s officers are President Travis Kershner, Great Bend sophomore; Vice President David Murhpy, Plainville sophomore; Senate Represen tative Karla Novak, Randall soohomore: Alternate Senate Rep- representative Darron Leiker, Great Bend freshman, and Secretary- Treasurer Christa Scruggs, Alexan¬ dria, Va, freshman. Coordinator Instructor of Criminal Justice Gary Pedigo is the advisor. Members of LAE listen to guest speaker, while he talks of criminal justice. (Photo by Merry Murry). Page 29 Campus cowboy Mark Brungardt, Great Bend sophomore, never leaves home without his hat, boots and belt buckle. (Photo by Steve Moris) Ever since Adam and Eve first draped on green leaves as clothing, America has been fashion conscious. But the rag business has come a long way since Adam and Eve. America has seen a cycle of the same fads and fashions reincarnated for a different generation. Just as fashion designers set the tones, the trends, and the fads, the TV and movie industries also influence the way America dresses. The movie “Dirty Dancing,” boosted the scissors industry as many girls and some guys cut off their Lee’s and Levis to the their knees for a new old look, a look also popular in the 1960’s. According to US magazine,the movie“Bull Durham,” increased the sale of garter belts by 15 percent, and the movie “ Top Gun,” started a leather and military look. TV stars such as Don Johnson of “Miami Vice” started a fashion tread as many men went unshaven and spor¬ ted the causal jackets and baggy pants to look like the flashy TV detective. Most TV and film stars have their own designers like Caroylne Roehm, who according to US magazine, sells $10 million wholesale a year peddling her fashions to such stars as Aretha Fran¬ klin and Diane Sawyer. These stars will pay anywhere from $350 to $8000 dollars for the Carolyne Roehm name. Big name designs are im¬ portant to a star’s image but how im¬ portant are they to those of us not in the spotlight? Barton County Community College student Mary Valerio, Chicago sophomore,said , “Brand names don’t bother me, and people wear them so that others will think they have style.” Page 30 Carie Smith manager at Brass Buckle in Great Bend said people will pay any¬ where from $35 to $50 dollars for brand names jeans like Guess and Pepe. Valerio also said,“ Here on campus everyone dresses like everyone else and I see a lot of what I saw last year.” Alice Clapsaddle, coordinator of home economics, said,“One thing I notice about students is that as freshmen, students tend to dress like they did in high school. Then once they adapt they are not into fads as much they dress more sophisticated and relaxed.” Clapsaddle teaches clothing and society. In this class students study dif¬ ferent fashion cultures and the history of fashion to discover why people dress the way they do. The class also profiles fashion designers, comparison shops, and designs a garbage bag costume. Clapsaddle said the best time to wear fun, fad clothes is when you are young. She said,“Mini skirts didn’t work for the older woman because she had already worn them before.” Clappsaddle said she admires fashion stlyes here on campus as well as public figures. She said student Valerio ‘always makes a statement with her clothes. Debbie Warren dresses for her image, danceline, and non-traditional,” She also said,“ Bob Rumble is always coordinated and looks the part of an administrator.” Clapsaddle said she admires movie star Catherine Hepbum.“She always wears clothes to fit her style. “Jacqueline Kennedy set the tone for the world, there hasn’t been anyone like her since.” On the flip side of the best dressed is the worst dressed. Clappsaddle said,“Yoko Ono has no since of stlye.” She also said, “Don Johnson’s un¬ shaven look is tacky.” It has been saicf clothes make the man, and there maybe some truth to that ex- pression.People dress for themselves as well as for other people. Clapsaddle said, “People should dress for who they are.” Linda Ganstrom, art instructor, Mary Varlerio, Chicago sophomore, and Kathleen Arnold, Great Bend sophomore, make a pretty picture in some of the latest fashions. (Photo by Busarind Rogers) Page 31 Weight lifting for health By Julie Waknitz Most people when they think of weightlifting think of a guy with bulging biceps. Weightlifting has become more popular now than it has been in the past. In the past weightlifting was mainly for athletes involved in sports. It still is, but other people are becoming more involved, especially women. Several people lift weights just to keep in shape. From a health stand point it strengthens the heart and cardiovascular system. “More people are starting to lift weights because of heart conditions and just for their health. A lot of people are dying at the age of 30 due to heart attacks because they’re not physical¬ ly fit,” Mike Warren, weightlifting instructor, said. Warren said he would like to encourage more people to lift weights for exercise rather than just consider the sport for athletes only. Most Barton County Community College athletes are re¬ quired to lift weights to increase endurance and strength. “I lift weights to keep in shape. It helps with quickness on the tennis court and gives me power on my serves and strokes,” said Miriam Biays, Ellinwood freshman. “I have to lift weights for cheerleading. I benefit by not dropping my partner as much,” Mike Patrick, Ellinwood freshman, said. “Weightlift¬ ing has helped me with my strength. It has made stunting easier and helped with tumbling,” Alex Mitchell, Liberal sophomore, said. Next time you think of weightlifting, a guy with bulging biceps should not cross your mind. Think of a person who wants to keep in shape and is concerned with his health. Tim Churchman, Kansas City freshman, lifts weights to keep in shape when baseball is out of season. Todd Kraft, Bushton freshman, (Photo by Steve Moris) checks his form in the mirror as he lifts weights to keep in shape. (Photo by Steve Moris) Page 32 u {e Tina Schinstock, Kinsley freshman, Tyler Stephenson, Great Bend sophomore, and Mark Hungate, Lamed freshman, work on background used in the fall play. (Photo by Merry Murray) Brock Wenciker and Chris Curtright, Great Bend sophomore, practice their lines for the play. (Photo by Steve Morris) By Tammy Likes Bob Loss, drama instructor said, “Theatre as a whole takes a slice of life and portrays it so the audience can relive and relate to the slice of life.” Barton County Community College offers classes in acting, play produc¬ tion, musical theater, stage craft and make-up for any student who is interes¬ ted in the theatre. Many students take these classes out of curiosity, special interest or because they may fit a humanities requirement for graduation. Students majoring in drama also take these classes. Loss and students from BCCC put on two plays during the school year, one in the fall and one in the spring. Auditions are not limited to drama majors, anyone with an interest in act¬ ing or working behind the scenes can participate. The college also produces a musical in the early spring each year. Members of the surrounding communities and college students become involved in the production. The musical planned for next spring is “Annie.” Auditions were held in December and work on the set, music and dialog began immediately. Page 34 Alan Baxter, Great Bend sophomore, helps create the stage sets for the fall play. (Photo by Steve Moris) During the “Suprise Nooner” Michael Petermann, Holyrood sophomore, Rick Miller, Wilson sophomore, and Gary Fox, El- linwood sophomore, act out an excerpt from “The Foreigner.” (Photo by Merry Murray) Brock Wenciker, Tribune sophomore, talks quietly to his friend on the phone while trying to hide the fact that he can speak English in the fall play. (Photo by Steve Morris) Page 35 Jobs pay expenses Gerard Fortin, Grinnell sophomore, wrestles with the campus tumble weeds that have blown across campus in the the strong Kansas winds. (Photo by Merry Murray). By Karen Draper Being a college student is just enough by itself to pull out one’s hair. It demands a lot of time and effort. Ad¬ ding a job to one’s academic respon¬ sibilities can increase the pressures of college life. Some Barton County Com¬ munity College students.work to help pay for their education. Others work for extra money and for the up-keep of a car. Whatever the reason, a job during college years can help provide the means for receiving a college diploma. Chandra Slack, Greensburg freshman pours beer to help pay for her educa¬ tion. Slack works at the South End Bar in Great Bend. She averages about 30 hours a week and goes to work at 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Mondays, Wednes¬ days, and Fridays. She also gets up at 7 a.m. the following mornings for class. Slack says she pours beer, washes a few dishes and helps out when the cook is busy. Her father owns the bar and she knows most of the customers fairly well. Heather Mathies, Great Bend fresh¬ man works 15 to 20 hours a week at Revco for extra money. She said,“I have a Ford to support.” She said her emloyers are flexible with her schedule because she gets off work for her class on Monday nights. Mathis is a cashier and a stockperson at the local drug store. Darci Berryman Great Bend sophmore, works in Student Affairs on the BCCC campus. She spends eight hours a week making posters, typing in¬ voices and answering phones. She said she likes her job and having the extra money. Gerard Fortin, Grinnell sophmore, literally works on the campus. He does grounds work under the campus em¬ ployment program to help pay for his education. Fortin said more than half of his earnings goes toward the amount he owes the college. “At times the job is bad, when the weather is bad.” He works Monday-Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. He plants grass, mows and trims. He said, “I do general clean up of the campus.” i According to Shellie Seeman, finan¬ cial aid counselor, there are 179 students who received departmental awards. A departmental award re¬ quires a student to work in a certain department to receive their award. There are 65 students who are on the college work study program. According to Ruth Bealer, personnel coordinator, there are 99 students on the campus employment program, making a total of 342 students working on campus. Page 36 Page 37 Maintenance workers Greg Clark, Great Bend sophomore, and Paul Wolf, Great Bend sophomore, work on the windows in the student union. (Photo by Steve Buhler). Penny Trevino, Ulysses sophomore, takes student pictures for identification cards at fall enrollment.(Photo by Steve Moris) Ron Salisbury, Houston freshman, and Jerry Curtis Ellinwood freshman, supply sports spectators with concessions at basketball and volleyball games. (Photo by Steve Moris). Page 39 By Tammy Likes Barton County Community College has an excellent child care facility ac¬ cording to the National Association for the Education of Young Children. BCCC’s child care facility recently received a national accreditation which is a standard of excellence. Eileen Pike, director of the child care facility, calls it, “A business within the college.” Any child between the ages of two and a half and six whose parent or parents are enrolled at BCCC is eligible to at¬ tend. Children of faculty and staff are also eligible. The facility’s program is based on the philosophy that most children can learn the skills necessary for success in school and life, that each child learns at his own rate, and that success in learning will develo p the child’s self-image. The child care facility teaches a pre¬ school curriculum to the children who attend, Eileen Pike says, “Play is a child’s work.” Plans are being made for a playground to add to the facility. BCCC students are involved in the facility. Students enrolled in the child care classes do a practitum the first semester to help them decide if they really enjoy working with children. Also students involved in campus employ¬ ment and work study put in many hours working with the children. BCCC Child Care Center Having a lab site on campus is a big advantage for the students. Some students are placed at various child care facility in the surronding areas. Students plan the activities for the children as part of their curriculum. Some activites are a Halloween workshop, a Christmas workshop, a Day Camp in the spring for the children, and the snacks, which are always nutritious because Kool Aid and candy are not allowed. The people involved with the child care facility would like to expand. They would like to add an infancy center and also evening care for the parents that attend evening classes. Connie Frenzl, Claflin sophomore, Linda Watkins, Great Bend freshman,Trisha Graves,Burdett freshman, Melissa Doherty, Great Bend, freshman, and Becki Bushong, Geneseo, freshman, work with children during the Halloween workshop put on by students who are enrolled in the child care program. (Photo by Merry Murray) Page 40 7 S 8 5 4 Bobbie Elson, Great Bend freshman and Blake Letoumeau,Claflin youngster par¬ ticipate in the Halloween workshop at BCCC. (Photo by Merry Murray) Eileen Pike,Director of the Child Care Center and Alice Clapsaddle, Coor¬ dinator of the Child Care Center help pre¬ pare snacks for the Halloween Workshop. (Photo by Merry Murray) COMING ATTRACTIONS A preview of the attractions in the next issue of Spoke!