Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1959 volume:

BELLEVILLE TOWNSHIP JUNIOR COLLEGE Belleville, Illinois 1959 The things taught in schools and colleges are not an education , but the weans of education. Emerson ' pareouwid To set the cause above renown, To love the game beyond the prize, To honor, while you strike him down, I he foe that comes with fearful eyes; 1 o count the life of battle good And dear the land that gave you birth, And dearer yet the brotherhood I hat binds the brave of all the earth. Clifton Chapel —Sir I lenry Newbolt As one wanders through his years at Belleville Junior College, a half-intelligent look on his face and a pile of half-used books under his arm, his thoughts follow not unusual lines; i.e., how much he is going to study next semester, how he can bamboozle his diet teacher into an A, and how he can convince the blonde who sits next to him in math class that he is not a wolf. I le also thinks vaguely of the future, not realizing the contribution his plaving time in BJC is making to the realization of that future. School life is the game itself: the major vehicle to the future. How well one studies, disciplines him¬ self, and learns to stand up under pressure deter¬ mines whether he makes the team, is a second-stringer, or is dropped. Competition for the varsity—the top¬ flight student domain — is stiff, but the number of students who may make it is unlimited. The class¬ es arc the field of action where all are equal until each proves himself otherwise. 1 he times-out for social activities, sports events, or just plain loafing provide the breathing spells. These are the moments when one really gets to know’ his teammates, most of whom will lx 1 soon forgotten, but a few of whom will remain on his side for years. I he coaches are the teachers, who all have some advice, some stimulation for their students. Although they are now’ on the sidelines, they have not been there always. They are the harassers, directors, com¬ forters in the bitter struggle to grow Some of the people at BJC may not be in the college game for long, but this game is only the stepping stone to the future. Everyone is permanent¬ ly a member of the game of life, no matter on what field he plays, who his teammates are, or under what rules he is playing. The goal of his minor league play at BJC is only this: to become prepared for the bigger, more important game of living. 3 24Je euu%6 clucC cue fclcuf 0 0 0 a lutuxe jilted (vita many ' PCcufeM Build thee ware stately mansions, O wy soul. As the seasons roll! Leave thy low-vaulted past! Let each new temple, nobler than the last, Shut thee from heaven with a dome more vast. Tilt thou at length art grown free Leaving thine outgrown shell by life ' s unrest¬ ing sea. O. Holmes Students filling the classrooms, students jostling and strolling in the corridors, students theorizing and experimenting, students asking and learning: students are the lifeblood of Belleville Junior College. Without a team, a coach has no use; without students, teachers have no purpose. Without intelligent, thinking people, nations have no future. In providing an education, Belleville Junior College is doing more than im¬ mortalizing Byron, Euclid, Aristotle, Lavoisier, and Plato; it is making a sound investment for the future—the luture of the individual, ol the nation, and of Ballard Biggerstaff Barnes Biver Baum Brown Graduates Edward Abramic Electrical Engine ering Gary C. Beese Liberal Arts Albert A. Anderson Chemistry Engineers Club Sandra Ballard Liberal Arts Student Council—Secretary, Phi Theta Kappa—Treasurer, Dean’s List, Homecoming Maid Richard Barnes Chemical Engineering Dutchman Staff, Engineers Club Urban Baum Education Football—Co-captain, 2 years 10 William R. Benton Chemistry Basketball, Lettermen’s Club, Engineers Club Ronald Biggerstaff Education Football, baseball Wayne E. Biver Business Phi 1 heta Kappa Queen S. Brown Education _ Graduates Gary J. Buckrod Engineering Richard C. Dengler Business Morton R. Burgard Business Baseball Judith Ellen Drake Civil Engineering Engineers Club, Women’s Ensemble, Mixed Ensemble Glenna Claussen Education William Daumheller Liberal Arts Byron W. Elser Business James I). Fraser Liberal Arts Guy A. Dauphin Liberal Arts Kenneth Gansmann Engineering Basketball, baseball. Engineers Club, Lettermen’s Club Graduates Lynnette 1. Girard Business Mixed Ensemble, Womens Ensemble William F. Graebe, Jr. Engineering Engineers Club Ronald L. Harszy Engineering Robert L. Henderson Business Administration Baseball, football Jeanine Holle Education Cheerleader. Student Council- Treasurer, J. C. Play Norman Horenkamp Dentistry Carolyn S. Howelman Education Women’s Ensemble, Phi 1 beta Kappa—Secretary, Deans List, 1 lomecoming Maid, Valedictorian Ronald Isom Education Football, Scoop staff, Publicity work Joseph C. Iwasyszyn Interior Decoration Social Committee Thomas C. Jacobs Pharmacy Football, Lettermen’s Club, Student Council Girard Horenkamp Graebe Howelman Harszy Isom Henderson Iwasyszyn Kowalski Lyons Krupp Lengfelder Mabra McGough Graduates |ohn J. Kowalski Liberal Arts Kenneth J. Kiuipp Engineering Football, Phi Theta Kappa- Vice-President, Engineers Club, Letterimn s Club Terry L. Lengfelder Business Basketball, Dutchman Staff, Phi Theta Kappa, Lettermens Club, Dean’s List Allen Liefer Engineering Liefer Marhanko Margaret A. Lyons Liberal Arts Kenneth P. Mabra Engineering Donald McGough Engineering John Marhanka Science Edward S. Mueth Business Charles Lonsdale Business Football, J.C. Play Mulconnery Munie Neff Niemann Ob$t Olson Paole Pfingsten Prater Pratl Graduates Larry Mulconnery Business Administration Patricia Munie Education Social Committee Robert J. Neff Accounting William Niemann Science Wayne Obst Liberal Arts Richard II. Olson R u si ness Ad in i n ist ration Basketball, Lettermens Club Wilma Jeanne Paule Liberal Arts Phi Theta Kappa—President, Dutch man St a ff— Editor, S( ciaI Commi:tee—Secretary, I lomecoming Maid, Deans List, Salutatorian Wayne E. Pfingsten Education Anna Lee Prater Education Cheerleader, Mixed Ensemble, Scoop Staff, College Council Frank Pratl Business Administration Basketball 14 Graduates Stephen Radosevich Education Rodney Rea Business Ronald Richards Education Football Mary-Eva Risser Art Womens Ensemble, Social Committee, J.C. Play Nancy Roberts Education Gene W. Rodarmel Engineering Richard Roessler Business Raul W. Rose Medicine Carol Jean Savvdon Education Dutchman Staff, Social Committee—President Tom Sciilarman Liberal Arts Radosevich Rodarmel Rea Roessler Richards Rose Risser Sawdon Roberts Schlarman Graduates Bruce Schneider Bradford Schwartz Engineering Basketball, football Philip L. Shelton Engineering Basketball, baseball, Phi Theta Kappa, Engineers Club, Lettermens Club Myrna Smith Education Mixed Ensemble, Cheerleader, Student Council, Social Committee, Deans List Otto August Stamm Engineering Engineers Club James Lee Steinwacner Engineering Billy Jo Siegel Engineering Engineers Club Kenneth Smith Business Kathleen Ann Taff Architectural Drafting Social Committee—Vice-President, Student Council, Homecoming Maid, Engineers Club, Women’s Ensemble Bor Verdier Liberal Arts Schneider Schwartz Smith, M. Stamm Shelton Steinwagner Siegel Taff Smith, K. Verdier Wilson Winkelmon Zimmermann Graduates Richard Winkelman Carolyn M. Zimmermann Liberal Arts Education Wayne Wilson Accounting GRADUATES NOT PICTURED Nadine J. Alexander Gene Hartley Bell Louis Ellis Brooks Darrell Gene Brown William I Ioppe Davidson John F. Dennett David Lee Fietsam Ronald N. Fischer Glark L. I Iabermeiil Judith Ann IIennigs Verona Knefelkamp Elton Duane Leppke Warren Finnis Mitchell Clarence T. Payne, Jr. Naomi Mae Reeves Robert R. Renken Henry L. Riat Kathleen Schwarz Harry E. Tolles Effie Unalp Fred J. Wahl 17 Nursing staff: Miss Miller, Mrs. Risser, Miss Jones, Miss Pooling. Student Nurses The fall semester of 1958 at Belleville Junior Col¬ lege marked the inauguration of a new and growing concept in education—the junior college nursing pro¬ gram. The idea for the project was introduced to the community by Dr. Ilal O. Hall, former superin¬ tendent. A nursing advisory group headed by Dr. W. C. Scrivner, a prominent local physician, was then organized. After a long period of careful considera¬ tion which included addresses by authorities on the subject of nursing education, it was decided that such a program should be established at Belleville Junior College, and a resolution was passed to that effect. Preparation included drawing up plans for a nurs¬ ing suite to occupy the third floor of the Auditorium building. This suite was to be designed to closely resemble a typical hospital ward. Another important phase of preparation included the selection and em¬ ployment of a capable administrator and of qualified instructors. The plans for the nursing suite were ultimately completed, and construction was begun. Gradually, from the piles of lumber, the sawdust, the miscel¬ laneous bits of metal, and the plaster emerged a clean Officers of the first nursing class: Nancy Watland, Pal Kaiser, Barb Trieb, Joyce Extrom. and shining ward which bears remarkable resem¬ blance to the hospital ward it was designed to typify. Furnished with the latest equipment, the ward pro¬ vides an ideal opportunity for the application of nurs¬ ing principles preceding actual hospital practice. Doing an excellent job presiding over these ade¬ quate and attractive facilities are Miss Clara May Miller, R. N., Director of Nursing, and instructors Barbara Dooling, R. N., and Josephine Jones, R. N. Students enrolled in our nursing program receive both nursing theory and practice which includes not only a complete and comprehensive knowledge of health needs and of nursing skills and methods, but also an understanding of the sociological, psychologi¬ cal, economic, and spiritual aspects of their future jobs. Clinical practice is obtained at hospitals in the local area, including Memorial Hospital and St. Eliz¬ abeth’s. I his clinical work is carefully arranged to instruct the student nurses to care for all types of illness. In addition, the students will study in the State Psychiatric Hospital at Anna, Illinois. After the first two academic years, the student will receive an Associate of Arts degree. She will con¬ tinue for a third year and summer when she will re- 18 ceive a diploma and the School of Nursing pin. She will then lx? eligible to write the State Board examination for licensing as a registered nurse. The advantages of the Junior College pro¬ gram over the regular in-residence hospital school training are exhibited in many facets of the program provided here. In addition, there are also obvious advantages of living at home, of a more economical education, and of a co¬ educational setting. Hospital preparation is more thorough since clinical practice is designed sole¬ ly for educational purposes rather than as a service to the hospital. Consequently, the work done is more essential and more inclusive. Also important to each student is the fact that she has a choice of curricula. Along with the specialized nursing courses, the student nurse is also enrolled in regular college courses such as rhetoric, literature, and history. Thus, she earns regular college credits which can be applied to a degree in a regular four year school, making specialization possible if the student so chooses. If not, these courses still provide her with the broad liberal outlook so necessary for proper adjustment to life. Our nursing program, the onlv one of its kind in the state, is being watched with close attention by those interested in this field. Its advantages and easy accessibility may provide an answer to the critical nursing shortage, and on a smaller scale it can certainly provide an answer to problems standing in the way of the education of many people. I lere, close to home and at a low cost, is an opportunity to prepare for the most perfect expression of one’s s ervice to others. Top: Jean Bowers, Sharon Waters, Nancy Watland, Sue Ellen Lawless, Mary Hammel, Louise Stoltz, Rober¬ ta Dauer, Diane Wilkens. Middle: Phyllis Reynolds, Mary Gansmann, Pat Schreiber, Frieda Erb, Barb Teichgrae- ber. Bottom: Pat Kaiser, Joan Perschbacher, Sharon Woodruff, Joyce Extrom, Ruth Meddows, Charlene Chandler, Barb Trieb. 19 Nurses in Action Lighting lamps Procession after capping Christmas caroling Reciting pledge In class Receiving caps 20 Campus Candids Profile of a student . . . Snow scene . . . Taking an exam . . . Voting on a school pin . . . Studying English lit . . . At the Victory Dance . . . Socializing after a foot¬ ball game. 21 G iciaCt The seeds ye saw, another reaps; The wealth ye find, another keeps; The cloth ye weave, another wears; The arms ye forge, another hears. Shelley The administrative staff and the faculty at Belleville Junior College com prise the coaching staff and the game officials. 1 he head coach is capably as¬ sisted by his many special coaches and is also helped by the officials. The coaching staff—line, backfield, and end coaches—consists of the faculty, whose duties lie in giving instructions in special fields of play. Our officials, whose duty it is to see that the rules are followed, are a timekeeper, a scorekeeper, referees, and a head linesman. Because of the capable handling provided by the coaches and their staff, the line reputation ol Belleville Junior College in the community and the state has been maintained and enlarged during the thirteen years of the school’s ex¬ istence. They provide the fundamentals that even the best proportioned, most gifted student needs to realize his potential. With the intense application of these fundamentals, every student of Belleville Junior College can prove a credit to himsell and his school: a top-notch varsity man. And nil that ' s best of dark and bright Meet in her aspect and her eyes; Thus mellowed to that tender light Which heaven to gaudy day denies. —Byron Long one of the finest teachers in her field, she has been much more than just a line teacher at Belleville Junior College. 1 ler lucid conversation, her sparkling, witty personality, her wonderful sense of humor, and her wide intel¬ lectual background make her as successful a person as she is a teacher. 1 ler flair for making history real and vital is surpassed only bv her ability to live the life of a devoted teacher. Just as a fine vintage champagne is mellowed by age into a sparkling, dry, exquisite shower of bubbles, lightness, and good taste, so has she been mellowed by the experinces of the years into a well- proportioned, learned woman. It is the honor of the Dutchman Staff and the entire Belleville Junior College to dedicate the 1959 Dutchman to Miss Lenora Kriege—a fine person, a great teacher, and a greater woman. Miss Kriege These are our coaches. Miss I lope Baer teaches a music literature course and directs both the Men’s and Womens Ensem¬ bles in her spare time. She received her master’s degree in music from Northwestern. As a commerce teacher, I loward Belcher spends many long hours trying to pour the principles of economics into the heads of his students. I Ie re ceived his degrees from Murray State College and Indiana University. Robert Daley, a physics and math instructor, earned his degrees at Western Illinois State Uni versity. D. C. Edwards also recieved his degrees at Western Illinois University. lie teaches chem istry. Sam Eubanks, who holds a master’s degree from Southern Illinois University, teaches government. Sam is now working toward his law degree at Washington University. M iss Michal Flottman is a graduate of Central Missouri State College. She is one of our com¬ petent math instructors. 26 They make up the plays . . . As a business law instructor, Ray Freeark is really tops. 1 le holds a bachelor s degree from the University of Chicago and three additional de¬ gress from Washington University, including his law degree. Mary Cum, our new librarian, received her de¬ grees at the University of Missouri and at East Texas State University. Merle Guthrie is our oral interpretation instruc¬ tor. She received her degrees at Southern Illinois and at the University of Illinois. During the past season she directed the JC play, Outward Bound. Our zoology instructor is Alfred L. I lertel, who received his degrees from Illinois State Normal University and from the University of Wisconsin. Helen Hollander, who holds degrees from the Universitv of Iowa and the University of New Mexico, teaches rhetoric. I lenry Jakobe, our oil painting instructor, re ceived bis degrees at Westminster and Washing¬ ton University. 27 Ruth Kindred Lenora Kriege Fred E. Lauder and put them into action. M iss Ruth G. Kindred, a rhetoric instructor, re ceived her degrees at the University of Chicago and at Columbia University. Miss Lenora Kriege, to whom we dedicate this issue of the Dutchman, is a history instructor. She holds degrees from Northwestern University. Miss Kriege is a past sponsor of the local Phi Theta Kappa chapter. Fred Lauder, a physical education and hygiene instructor, received his degrees at the University of Illinois and at the University of Iowa. Another commerce instructor, II. L. Lawless holds degrees from Southeast Missouri State Col¬ lege and the University of Iowa. 1 larold E. Limpcr, the geography teacher, is also the new sponsor of the Theta Epsilon chapter of Phi Theta Kappa. He is a graduate of Illinois State Normal University. Richard Mills is a chemistry instructor. He re ceived his degrees at Western Illinois State College. H. L. Lawless Harold Limper Richard Mills 28 They prod us • ♦ ♦ Ruth Mueller is a business instructor. She holds her degrees from Washington University and Co¬ lumbia University. Another art instructor, Marjorie Murray re¬ ceived her degrees at Central Missouri State Col¬ lege and at Columbia University. Alvin Nebelsick received his degrees from South western Missouri State College and from the Uni versity of Nebraska. 1 le teaches American history. Netta Niess, the German instructor, received her degrees at the University of Illinois. Henry Pannuto, a rhetoric instructor, is a grad¬ uate of the University of Colorado and received his master’s from the University of Illinois. This is his last year at BJC. Edwin H. Peters teaches music theory. He re¬ ceived his degrees from Strassberger Conservatory of Music and Webster University. He also directs the college instrumental groups. 29 cheer us on . . . James Pleasant is also a rhetoric instructor. He holds degrees from Southern Illinois University and from Colorado State College of Education. Mr. Pleasant assisted with the production of the JC play and also found time to direct the activities ol the Social Committee. A physics instructor, Charles Pruitt received his degrees at Southern Illinois University. Kenneth L. Pyatt is one of our math instruc¬ tors. 1 le holds degrees from Southern and from the University of Michigan. James Pleasant Charles Pruitt Kenneth l. Pyatt Madge Ream Francis L. Richardson Mary Risser Miss Madge Ream is a speech and rhetoric in¬ structor. She received her degrees at Central Mis¬ souri State College and the University of Colorado. Francis L. Richardson is a psychology instruc¬ tor and also the head of the evening division. 1 le holds his degrees from the University of Arkansas and has done additional work at the University of Oklahoma. Mrs. Mary Risser is a nursing instructor, teach¬ ing anatomy to our student nurses. 30 William Saunders Elizabeth Shaughnessy Frank Scott and watch us play. William Saunders, head of the Language De¬ partment, received his degrees at Washington Uni¬ versity. This past year he taught courses in both English and American literature. Elizabeth Shaughnessy is a new instructor at JC. She teaches typing to our business students. The engineering drawing instructor is Frank Scott. I le holds degrees from Southern Illinois and from the University of Illinois. Robert Sforza is the biology instructor. I le re¬ ceived his degrees at the University of Illinois. Miss Marguerite Skaar received her degrees at the University of Wisconsin and at Middlebury College. She teaches French. Genevieve Snider, who holds degrees from the University of Kentucky, teaches math. Robert Sforza Marguerite Skaar Genevieve Snider 31 But most important . . . Marjorie Switzer is the womens physical educa¬ tion instructor. She recently returned to teaching at Belleville after being away for several years. Dale Van Blair is a rhetoric instructor. 1 le holds degrees from Quincy College and Drake University. Marjorie Switzei Dale Van Blair Harold Yung Mike Zupsich Harold Yung, a mathematics instructor, holds his degrees from the University of Illinois. Mike Zupsich received his degrees from Illinois College and from the University of Illinois. He teaches mathematics. 32 They prepare us for the game of life— In design, In research work, In fine art, In literature, In grammar, In mathematics. In dramatics, In chemistry, and In business. 33 Officials Kenneth Edwards, Dean Kenneth Edwards, the dean of the college, is the man who inspires new courses, new programs, and clean campus life. Along with his regular duties as a full-time coach, Mr. Edwards is also serving as president of the Illinois Association of Junior Col¬ leges. Through this position and other research, Mr. Edwards has learned what to strive for and what to avoid in forming an outstanding junior college. Dean Edwards works out his plays in a quiet and matter-of-fact manner. He turns them over to his Vincent S. Margerum Francis L. Richardson E. G. Hexter Grace Lowery 3-4 Seated: Mrs. Frances Braswell, Norman Stonewater, Ruth Fincke. Standing: Rogers Jones, Carl Feickert, Leslie Driver, Dr. Marvin Miller, Wilfred Holle, Herbert Baum. efficient assistant coaches and watches as they arc put into effect. I le observes how the team works and notes plays which can be improved or eliminated. Mr. Vincent S. Margerum, our scorekecper, is the counselor and assistant to the dean. He takes the comments, complaints, and problems of all types of students with a calm and ever-cheerful attitude. “Vince” spends much time giving advice to students concerning semester schedules and future college plans. As part of his job he also sees that the nu¬ merous veterans attending J. C. are well taken care of. Mr. Francis Richardson, the man who never goes home, is around school both day and night. Mr. Rich¬ ardson, who is a psychology instructor during the day and director of the evening division, is a very important part of our coaching staff. His sunny smile and sparkling wit make his classrcx m come alive when he enters it. Mr. E. G. Hexter has served as registrar of the college for many years. I le plays an important part by handling all college transcripts and grades. Mr. Hexter also serves as registrar and counselor for the high school, serving both institutions with a great deal of capability. Mrs. Grace Lowery, secretary to the Dean, is the woman w ' ho is ready at all times to brighten the stu¬ dents ' days. Even though she is kept busy w ' ith her office routine, she manages to find time to greet stu¬ dents entering the office. Mrs. Lowery is active in several civic groups and also found time du ring the past year to follow the BTI IS basketball squad, of which her son was a member. The board of education of district 201 is elected by the people of the district to establish school policy and to see that it is carried out. Dr. Don B. Matthews, superintendent of BTI IS and JC, is our head coach. This year, his second at JC, has been a season of experience. Confronted with the perennial problems which face any administrator, our head coach has sought to w r ork out plavs to be followed by his team. These plays are usually very effective ones. At other times, unexpected situations arise and penalties are inflicted. It is most important that w ? e remember that these penalties are given not to inflict punishment, but rather to remind us of the rules of the game. Don B. Matthews, Superintendent 35 “The time has come, the Walrus said , “To talk of many thingss Of shoes—and ships—and sealing wax— Of cabbages—and kings— And why the sea is boiling hot— And whether pigs have wings Lewis Carroll “Time out for the Blue and White ” These welcome words preclude any number of extracurricular activities in which the BJC student may engage. For the athletic-minded, there are baseball, tennis, basketball, and football- all four of which are fine competitive sports enjoyed hv both the athlete and the spectator. For the social climbers and fun-seekers, there are dances, parties, picnics, and havrides—four ways of meeting new people anti having good times with old friends. For the civic-minded, there are the College Council and the other campus organizations—Phi Theta Kappa, Engineers Club, and Social Committee. For the talented and hard-working, there are the ensembles and the dramatic program. For the infirm-of-purpose, there are fine loaling facilities in the lounge. With such a fine program of activities, each student is certain to lind one in which to take part as the bus relief to studying. As the student participates, he finds that his campus life is complete—from line coaching through excel¬ lent opportunities to interesting times-out activities. With such a gixxl back¬ ground, he is bound to win the trophy of happiness. Front row: Bill Slaton, Ron Henson, Dennis Sexton, Dale Tow- Coach Rybicki, Ron Smith, Tom Jacobs, Jim Cerneka, Terry ers, John Wehmeier. Second row: Roger Carnaghi, Dave Law- Schwarz, Ben Burkett, rence, Bill Schaumleffel, Louis Brooks, Tim Krumm. Top row.- The team in action. Our Team The Belleville Junior College football squad in its second year of interscholastic competition realized a fairly successful season. The main bright spot was the three game winning streak in which they gained all of their victories against an equal number of losses. In the season opener the Cartermen showed many bright prospects but came out on the short end of a thirty to eighteen score against a strong Missouri Valley College team. The Dutchmen really broke loose when they launched their win¬ ning streak with a resounding fifty-eight to eight triumph over the Wentworth Military Academy Cadets. Belleville then made one of its finest showings of the season with an eight to six 38 Front row: Paul Rose, Ken Krupp, Rich Schmitz, Harry Gates, Husted, Jim Ganey, Urban Baum, Charles Harper, Brad Schwartz, Fred Oplt. Second row: Don Wolz, Norm Mayes, Mike Breen, Ron Biggerstaff. Frank Breen, Duer Schifferdecker, Coach Carter. Top row: John thriller over Western Illinois’ Jayvee team at Macomb. A third victory was realized in another thriller against the junior varsity aggregation of Southern Illinois University. In the game against Southern, a terrific individual performance was put on by Den¬ nis Sexton who scored all three touchdowns in the twenty-two to eighteen win. 1 he Dutchmen saw their win streak go up in smoke on a trip to Burlington where the Junior Col¬ lege there handed them a thirty-three to thirteen de¬ feat. The boys closed their season by dropping a for¬ ty-one to six decision at William Jewell College in Missouri. The Belleville footballers might have fared a little better in the last two contests had they not had several regulars out of the lineup with the in¬ juries which seemed to plague them throughout the season. Sexton, for the second consecutive season, was the leading scorer, and end, Benny Burkett, w ' as num¬ ber tw ' o in that department. At the post-season ban¬ quet where Coach Carter presented the letters, Sexton and tackle, LIrban Baum, w ere elected by teammates as honorary co-captains. Coach Carter should have quite a few returnees on next year’s squad, and the Dutchmen should continue with the decided improvement w hich has been shown in the first two seasons of football competition at Belleville Junior College. On the move The 1958 football team proved to be a vast improvement over the previous squad. Added talent, practice, and seasoning all combined to make our boys work as a better coordinated team. We realize that it takes eleven men to make a team, but, as is usual, several outstanding indi¬ viduals contributed a great deal to make this season a better one. Among this year ' s outstand¬ ing players was, of course. Dennis Sexton. Den¬ nis played consistently fine football. I le scored the majority of the Dutchmen’s touchdowns and sparked many more winning plays. The out¬ standing tackle of the year was Urban Baum, who went after the opposition in his profession¬ al and competent manner. Bill Slaton, Ron Hen¬ son, Norm Mayes, and Ron Smith were four new members of the backfield who put out many thrilling plays. Terry Schwarz, who was a mem¬ ber of the 1957 BTHS team, was often in at quarterback and threw some of his terrific pass¬ es which always drew cheers and applause from the fans. Ben Burkett, another new addition to the team, proved to be a very efficient end. Coaches Emery Carter and Jerry Rybicki again led our boys through their paces, teaching them plays designed to win games. An added inspiration for the team members was provided in the form of “Doc” Kacsberg who organized the pep parade and traveled with the boys. Wc congratulate the squad and the coaches for the games which they won. We are confident that next season will be even more successful. 40 Rah-Rah Girls Decked out in their neat new uniforms, the cheerleading squad helped our teams on to victory during football season and basket¬ ball season. Captained by veteran Anna Lee Prater, the squad included sophomores Jean ine I lolle and Mvrna Smith, and freshmen Kay Stanek, Nancy Watland, Sandy Finley, and occasionally, Mary Gamble. Due to unexpected difficulties, the girls were unable to travel to any out-of-town foot¬ ball games, but they did see the basketball team in action on the road several times. The cheerleaders missed very few home games during both seasons, but their peppv yells were often made rather ineffective by the fact that the fans were too few to help out. Several of the girls will be on the cheer¬ ing squad again next year. With additional training, they should be even more effective than they were this year. It is hoped that Left to right: Myrna Smith, Anna Lee Prater, Nancy Watland, Jeanine Holle, Sandy Finley, Kay Stanek. they can help revive our sch x)l spirit and attract more fans to our athletic events. The cheerleaders have lots of pep and energy and have done a great deal towards spurring our teams on to victory. As far as this season is concerned, we would like to thank these girls for a job well done and ask them to keep up the g x d job which they do to build up enthusiasm for Dutchman squads. Cheerleaders encouraging the “Blue and White. 41 Ollie pops in two. Basketball This year’s basketball team was the lone Belle¬ ville Junior College athletic team which had a losing season. I his year’s squad was described by the coach as his “most determined group ' hut the boys lacked the ability to field a winning team. Several factors went against the Dutchmen. First, they faced one of the roughest schedules they have ever had; second, Ron Fischer, a regu¬ lar, fractured his ankle before the season began and saw only limited action; third, the team lost several games early in the year by a one or two point margin. Some of the lone bright spots during the sea¬ son were an opening victory over the Turkey Hill Flyers and a smashing win over Springfield Junior College, which avenged an earlier win by the Springfield team. Coach Carter’s bovs also down¬ ed Southern Illinois University (East St. Louis Branch) and edged Southern’s Alton Branch by one point. The team’s leading point producer was Dave Vogel. Vogel dumped in 319 prints for a per game average of 15.9. Terry Lengfelder and Kneeling: Fred Oplt, Manager; Dennis Bechtold, Phil Shelton, Bob Ollie Rhein, Ron Fischer, Coach Carter, Frank Pratl, Dave Sparks, Jim Oplt, Manager. Standing: Allan Liefer, Terry Lengfelder, Dave Vogel, Wilson, Brad Schwartz. 42 Frank Pratl tied for second with averages of 14.8 points per game. Ollie Rhein, playing regular only in the second half of the season, helped out a great deal on the scoring end. Others who saw much action were Brad Schwartz, Dennis Bech told, Jim Wilson, and Phil Shelton, all of whom received major letters at the close of the season. Minor awards were granted to A1 Liefer, Dave Sparks, and F ischer. Lengfelder was chosen hy his teammates as honorary captain. Prospects for next year’s squad seem to Ik a hit brighter than they were this year. Regulars from this years team who will form next year’s nucleus arc front liners Rhein, 6 3”; Wilson, 6’4”; and Bechtold, a 6 1” guard. Following is the Dutchmen’s season record: BELLEVILLE OPPONENT 86 Turkey Hill 71 63 Mt. Vernon J. C. 64 86 Springfield J. C. 89 66 Centralia J. C. 72 63 S.I.LI (East St. Louis) 66 64 Lincoln J. C. 65 78 Alumni 79 67 Flat River 77 61 Centralia J. C. 73 93 Springfield J. C. 59 72 Greenville 82 76 Lincoln J. C. 88 67 Flat River 84 70 Centralia J. C. 86 82 Lincoln J. C. 116 8 2 S.I.LI. (East St. Louis) 62 84 S.I.LI. (Alton) 83 McKendree 94 49 St. Louis LI. Frosh 90 The line-up. Point producer Vogel in action. Wilson looking for an opening. 43 Seated Ken Gansmann, Horry Gates, Barry Kollme, John Wehmeier, Phil Shelton, Dick Daesch, John Abramic, Bob Lurkins, Rich Schmitz, Ed Knirlberger. Standing: Ron Biggerstaff, Duer Schifferdecker, Terry Next batterl The spring sports of baseball and tennis were the specialty of the Junior College this season. Coach Emery J. Carters diamond nine, playing some of their strongest competition ever, annexed fourteen victories, with a single loss to Southern Illinois Uni¬ versity’s junior varsity squad by two runs marring their record. Among their many triumphs were a clean sweep to the championship of the Central Illinois Junior Col¬ lege Conference, an easy victory over St. Louis Uni¬ versity’s freshmen squad, and two victories over the Harris Teachers College (a four-year school) varsity. The team’s defense rode behind the strong arms of Schwarz, Dave Vogel, Ollie Rhein, Rich Gilbert, Roger Carnaghi, Bob Henderson, Gary Mueller, Coach Carter. Baseball Rich (filbert, a lefty, and hard-throwing right hander, Carv Mueller. Ed Knirlberger and Bob Henderson rounded out the pitching staff. In the department of offense, Belleville really ex¬ celled. Freshman slugger, Ollie Rhein, led the team in batting with a mark of .448. Ken Gansmann, Barrs Kollme, Dewey Schifferdecker, and Terry Schwarz also batted high percentages and came through with a lot of heavy hitting. I lonorary co-captains selected were Rhein and Daesch. Belleville should have its usual strong ball club next season with Mueller, Rhein, and Schwarz form¬ ing the nucleus. The windup • . . - , . , 44 Kneeling: Glenn Headen, Bill Al Robertson Tennis A smashing forehand drive. Schaltenbrand. Standing. Coach Rybicki, John Pawloski, Dave Sparks, In their second year of competition, Belleville s netmen, un¬ der the direction of Jerry Rybicki, have had a fine record. At the close of the season, the Dutchman tennis squad was undefeated in all their matches. They downed Mt. Vernon Junior College and Centralia Junior College two times each and glided past Lincoln in the season opener. Belleville was chosen as the host of the second annual Central Illinois Junior College Conference tournament, in which they captured the championship trophy. After a rocky first season in which they failed to win a match, the charges of Coach Rybicki bounced back well, con sidering that they had no returning lettermen. Co-captain Clenn Headen and sophomore ace Bill “Schad Schaltenbrand remained undefeated throughout most of the season. The rest of the squad was rounded out by the other co-captain, John Pawloski, who was four and one for the season; Dave Sparks, also four and one; Al Robertson; and Phillip Le Fairre. The doubles teams fared excellently in their matches, going undefeated in ten encounters. Although this has been an excellent season for our netmen, we will be lcx king for even bigger and better things next year. Several of the boys should lx returning to give Coach Rybicki a sound and firm basis on which to build a top-notch squad. 45 Carolyn Howelman Sandra Ballard Kathleen Taff Judith Ellen Mank Patricia Schrciber JJ. omecomin a c our t On April 25, a lovely spring evening, seven young ladies were escorted to the throne to pay homage to retiring I lomecoming Queen Rosemary Anfang Buss. I he first to enter the throne room was Carolyn Howelman, attired in a white floor-length gown. She was followed by Wilma Paule, who bowed before Queen Rosemary in a floor The Coronation Judy enters, escorted by Don Crain. length creation of blue nylon over net. Next came Sandra Ballard in a ballerina-length frock of shrimp colored ruffles. Mary-Eva Risser entered on the arm of her escort. She was gowned in a dress of white eyelet over yellow. Kathleen Taff entered in a pink ruffled floor-length dress. Patricia Schreiber was the last maid to enter, dressed in a yel low ballerina-length gown. The new 1 lomecoming Queen, Judith Mank, was then escorted to the throne where she received her crown. Kathleen Taff, Sandra Ballard, Carolyn Howelman, Queen Judith Mank, Wilma Paule, Patricia Schreiber, Mary-Eva Risser. 47 Dutchman Staff The Dutchman staff served as team statisticians for the 1958-1959 season, collecting and preserving the year’s highlights and memories. Chief statistician was Wilma Paule, yearbook editor for the second straight year. Work¬ ing under her supervision were Taylor Pensoncau, assistant editor; Terry Lengfelder, sports writer; Elmer Minemann and Hich Barnes, photogaphers; and Judy A llen, Suzee Murphy, and Marilyn Jerde, all writers. Mr. Sam Jones served as advisor. Football was chosen as the theme of our book. Thus, this presented the yearbook staff with the task ol transforming the school year into a football game. his was the chief headache encountered while composing this year’s edition. The picturemen were presented with a new darkroom in the chemistry-physics lab of the new Science-Library Building. Spurred by this new equipment, the boys were on hand to record all dances, sports events, plays, and classroom activities. The writers didn’t see very much action until the spring months, but everyone combined talents to present to the students body a bigger and better yearbook, the goal of each vears staff. Marilyn Jerde, Judy Allen, Suzee Murphy. Photographers at work. 48 Top row Ollie Rhein, Tom Jacobs, Bob Logan, Taylor Pensoneau. Middle row. Left to right: Butch Minemann, president; Taylor Pen- Pat Kaiser, Judy Mank, Jeanine Holle, Myrna Smith. Bottom row. Barb Trieb, soneau, vice-president; Jcanine Holle, treasurer; Sandy Jean Bowers, Mr. Margerum, Butch Minemann, Kathy Taff, Sandy Ballard. Ballard, secretary. College Council Our College Council team completed the year with a successful record, marked by many vigorous and advan¬ tageous programs for the student body. I lighlighting the Council achievement list for 1958-1959 was the inaugu¬ ration of a school pin. A decisive step toward the building up of school spirit, the idea was spearheaded by Elmer Minemann, Council president. The pin, however, was not the only school-spirited effort of the organization. Seeking to promote better attendance at Junior College spirts events, the Council staged several pep rallies for the Dutchmen hxithall players and cagers. The student lounge received a “face-lifting” last fall when Council members got out the paint brushes on a Saturday and repainted the walls and ceiling. A Christmas tree, decorated by the group, increased the lounges attrac¬ tiveness during the holiday season. The Council cooper¬ ated with the Social Committee in promoting the annual I lomecoming Dance. The organization’s constitution w ' as found to lx obsolete and useless in the eves of the members. Thus, a revised model has been completed and should set the stage for the successful operation of next years Council. 49 Phi Theta Kappa PHI THETA KAPPA: top row. Phil Shelton, Chris Niemann, Mr. limper, Terry Lengfelder, Bob Logan, John Tomich, Richard Gerse, Richard Barttelbort, Jim Wilson. Middle row Mary Mutchek, Kathleen Schwarz, Sue Ellen Lawless, Judy Monk, Jean Bowers, Roger Koesterer, Don Stookey. Seated Laverne Buescher, Carolyn Howelman, Wilma Paule, Kenneth Krupp, Sandra Ballard, Kent Perschbacher. SOCIAL COMMITTEE: Top row Mike Breen, Frank Breen, Joe Iwasyszyn, Mr. Pleasant. Bottom row. Kathy Taff, Jean Sawdon, Suzee Murphy, Mary Eva Risser, Pat Munie. Phi Theta Kappa is a national honor society for junior colleges. All students who achieve a 4.3 average, or better, are invited to membership in this group. To remain as mem¬ bers, students must maintain at least a 4.3 average. Our local chap¬ ter is Theta Epsilon. This year the members compiled and published a directory for the benefit of the student body. These directories were sold at a price be¬ low cost. The chapter also initiated seventeen new members at a ban quet on May 1. Officers serving the chapter this year were Wilma Paule, president; Kenneth Krupp, vice-president; Car¬ olyn 1 lowelman, secretary; Sandra Ballard, treasurer. Mr. Harold Lim per succeeded Miss Lenora Kriege as the chapter advisor. PI K members also enjoyed a coke party and served as greeters at the annual Christmas Dance. Each year the Theta Epsilon chapter is becoming mort effective and giving greater service to the school. Social Committee “Who wants to be on the decoration committee? Don’t all volunteer at once,” quoth faithful Social Committee chairman, Jean Sawdon. A babble of voices, a few reluct¬ antly raised hands, and a virtual wonderland of flowers, soft lights, soft music, and baubles, bangles, and beads were the result. The Social Committee, working under the expert guid¬ ance of James Pleasant, is the backbone of the Junior Col¬ lege social life. Anyone who doubts how much real work is necessary to produce the well-organized, well-decorated social events should sneak behind the scenes sometime; il he does, he will probably get put to work, however. From the Coketail Party after the first home football game through the dreamy Prom, the Social Committee has been in the background, planning, suggesting, decorating, publicizing, buying, working, and serving. Besides that, there is a certain measure of fun and satisfaction to be found in e .ch endeavor. 50 Women s Ensemble During the past year, this singing group has been mak¬ ing appearances at assemblies and before various civic organizations. Dressed in their black skirts, red jackets, and white blouses, the girls made a neat and impressive ap¬ pearance. The voices combined in song were those of Judy I lennigs and Carolyn I lowelman, who were the first sopranos. Sandra Finley and Judy Kassebaum were the second sopranos, and Marcia Easton and Judy Hagar sang alto. During the first semester, Arlene Heinkc was also a member of the group. The ensemble was under the expert direction of Miss Hope Baer. We have certainly enjoyed the lovely songs which these girls have put out for us, and we are sure that members of their other audiences feel the same way. When music fills the air, we can be sure that our women’s ensemble is somewhere near and ready to bring music and lightness into our lives. Men ' s Ensemble The student body heard the Men’s Ensemble only in one assem¬ bly. During the Christmas program, these boys entertained us with sev¬ eral carols and with some lighter Christmas music. The ensemble was composed of Charles Miller, Taylor Pensoneau. I larrv Gates, Elmer Minemann, Bob Verdier, and Wayne Finch, all of whom were tenors. Don James, John I lusted, and Jim Wilson were three of the bass voices that boomed out during the group’s rendition of ‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.” The group, which practiced dur¬ ing lunch hours, was also under the direction of Miss I lope Baer. WOMEN S ENSEMBLE: Sandra Finley, Judy Kassebaum, Judy Hennigs, Carolyn Howelman, Marcia Easton, Judy Hagar. MEN S ENSEMBLE: Charles Miller, Harry Gates, Taylor Pensoneau, Bob Ver- dier. Butch Minemann, Wayne Finch, Don James. 51 Outward Bound “Thomson! Where’s your book? . . . Ling ley! Why aren’t you in character? . . . What’s the matter with those lights?” I low familiar these ringing questions are to those students who, working under the di rection of Mrs. Hoy Guthrie and Mr. Jim Pleasant, gave their all for the two-night production of Outward Bound, this year ' s Junior College plav. The play, written by Sutton Vane, was a fantasy, set in the lounge of a ship. The characters consisted of a Cock ney lady, Mrs. Midget, played by Mary-Eva Kisser; a snobbish matron. Mrs. Clivedon Banks, portrayed by Jeanine 1 lolle; a devoted young clergyman, Reverend William Duke, played by Ron Fischer; Charles Lonsdale as Mr. Lingley, a brutal, self-made business man; Sandra Finley and Pat McSherry as Ann and I lenry, the young lovers; Roger Schumacher as Scrubbv, the half-wav” who, in effect, ran the ship; Bruce Schneider as 1 om Prior, the young drunk who would drink no more; and Jim Wilson as Reverend Frank 1 horn son, the examiner. 7 he plot of the play, striking in its sim¬ plicity and powerful in its import, is an in¬ triguing view of the eons-old mystery of death. A group of people, varying from a scrub-lady to a society matron, a drunkard to a clergyman, find their lots cast together on an unmanned ship, whose only occupant seems to be a steward-bartender named Scrubby. By the time the end of the play is reached, the question of heaven or hell has been solved for all but the lovers, the half ways, who find their way back—to Life. I he play carries a lot of thought-provoking theories and involves an interesting group of characters. Well received by the public, Out ward Bound sailed through Belleville Junior College, leaving behind a smoky, wispy, esoteric wake. Mrs. Clivedon Banks sneering at Mrs. Midget. Ann and Henry, the half-ways. Mr. Lingley breaks down. 52 Curtain Calls The cost takes a curtain call after the play. Roger Schumacher, a JC freshman, is a veteran to the local playgoers. I le appeared in four plays while he was a student at BTHS. Hog was a member of his high school Little Theatre group and National Thespian Troupe 369. Sandra Finley, who played the part of Ann, began her acting career as a senior at Mascoutah 1 ligh. Sandra is also a freshman. She is a cheerleader, a member of the Women ' s Ensemble, and a music major. Patrick McSherrv appeared in several high school pro¬ ductions in Du Quoin. Pat is a sophomore and a history major, planning to transfer to McKendree. Bruce Schneider, a student of journalism, is a BINS graduate. 1 le appeared in his senior class play and twk part in several other activities. Jeanine 1 lolle, who played Mrs. Clivedon Banks, is also a BTHS grad. She is a veteran actress, having appeared in high school productions, including Life With f ather. Ronald Fischer is an active Junior College athlete. He is a graduate of Freeburg I ligh, where he took part in one of the school ' s three-act plays. Ron is a sophomore and a business major. Mary-Eva Risser, a sophomore, played the part of Mrs. Midget. She is an active member in several local choral groups and is an art major. Charles Lonsdale is also mainly known as an athlete. I le had never appeared on the stage in a dramatic perform ance prior to this play. Charles is a business major and plans to attend the University of Miami. James Wilson is a JC freshman. I le is a BTI IS grad and played leading parts in two BTHS productions. lie is a member of Phi I beta Kappa and the Men ' s Ensemble. I le is majoring in chemical engineering. ‘ Henry, I have the strongest feeling. ' “Reverend, he thinks we re all dead.’ Tense moments before the curtain. 53 We were kept busy In assembly ... “Doc”... “Studying” in the lounge ... Daily Bulletin . . . Before the plav . . . artists . . . Awards assembly.. .Teachers at ease ... Chem students at work ... Baby, its cold outside . . . Spring sports . . . Teachers cn joying campus activities ... Ed and A1 in a hurry to get to class . . . Writing Sam ' s exam ... At the wiener roast. 54 on our campus . . . Engineers Club . . . On the sidelines . . . Future Chemists . . . Dig that crazy cat! . . . Mrs. Hollander amused . . . lip, up, and away ... All I want for Christmas . . . Solemn exercises for student nurses . . . The team scores . . . Pep para de . . ..Thanksgiving Dance . . . Behind the scenes . . .Leading a pep rally . . . Victory Dance . . . Dignitaries at Engineers Club banquet . . . Mammy! 55 . . . both day and night 1 layrides arouse appetites . . . Spectators fill the stands, cheering on the home team . . . Kind of cold for baseball . . . Dennis and Don entertain at an assembly . . . Oral interp . . . Coach Carter . . . Physics for the few . . . John and date at Thanksgiving Dance . . . Bovs PE class in action . . . On the defense . . . Grading papers . . . W ideawake class. 56 Record Prttf. tc Advt. Co.