Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 64 of the 1960 volume:

60 DUTCHMAN Published by Belleville Junior College Illinois Volume 3 Belleville FOEEWOED Progress, 1 urough Faith and determination — This was the theme because the students resembled the early pioneers, bound together by Faith and determination, who braved the barren deserts and moved Forward to better lands and happier Futures. Their years in college were the mountains and the valleys oF travel, and the teachers were the padre ' s, the schcx)! marm s, and the wise scouts. Dean Kenneth Edwards was their wagon master. Belleville Junior College was established in 1946, by progressive jX ' ople who perceived a Future oF higher education For their sons and daughters. Each year more and more students have taken advantage oF the increased curriculum oFFerings during the day and evening. 1 he college continues to progress todav as the wagon train did vears ago. TABLE OP CONTENTS Academics ------ 1 1 he heart and soul oi BJC Students ------ 25 The key ingredient at BJC Activities ------ 37 A change from the academic schedule Athletics - - - For the glory and honor of the school 47 Dean Kenneth L. Edwards Administrators led the trek. No wagon train would have reached its destination without an able team of experienced leaders. The Dutchmen were directed by Dean Kenneth Edwards, the head wagon master. His chief scout was Assistant Dean Vincent Margerum. Mrs. Grace Lowery was the Junior College secretary, while E. G. Hexter serx ed as the registrar. These capable persons successfully guid¬ ed the students through the dangers of the trail. Also contributing much to the success of the trek were Dr. Don B. Matthews, B7HS-JC superintendent, and the Board of Education. Superintendent Don B. Matthews BOARD OF EDUCATION of District 201. Standing: Wilfred Holie, Dr. Marvin G. Miller, Her¬ bert E. Baum, Leslie A. Driver, Carl W. Feickert. Seated: Rogers D. Jones, Miss Ruth Fincke, Norman Stonewater, board president; Mrs. Frances Braswell. 4 Mr. Frank G. Scott DEDICATION One of the most beloved and hardest working Junior College instructors, Mr. Frank C. Scott is looked upon, by his students and all other persons associated with him, as a man deser ' ing great admiration and esteem. Called “Scotty” by all, he spent his days and many countless hours teaching all t pes of drawing to pre-engineering students. Through his quick wit, he usually managed to keep his students in a cheerful mood — even through some “dark” davs of a rough course. Whether giving advice, on scholastic problems or otherwise, or supporting a JC social function, he always had the welfare of the student in mind. The untold heroes of the ex¬ pedition were those who work¬ ed behind-the-scenes; namely the janitors and the cafeteria workers. T he janitors made the journey a healthier one by keep¬ ing the equipment around the buildings and classrooms very sanitary. THE CAFETERIA STAFF did a splen¬ did job ... Ed Schonz kepi the world history clossroom clean . . . Janitor Mogin was always on the job . . . Students often conferred in the school lounge . . . Spicy, tasty dishes were a trademark of the cafeteria. This yearns journey will he rememhered. 6 Healthy and nourishing food were a necessitv ' for the pioneers if they were to maintain the great measures of strength and energy needed to complete the trek. Mr. Or ’ille Harper and his cafeteria staff came to the rescue here with their daily, hot - plate lunches. The journey would have been impossible to complete without the added and necessary ser ’- ices performed by these im¬ portant members of the wagon-train crew. VINCE MARGERUM aided stu¬ dents in picking their courses . . . Dutchmen representatives stopped for dinner at a confer¬ ence at Lincoln College . . . JC students come through to aid the county blood bank . . . JC blood donors celebrated after giving blood. ACADEMICS MRS. MARY GUM, B.S., M.S. . . . The library was the favorite Schwartz with additional information for an experiment in chem- haunt of the scholarly set . . . Reference books helped Margie istry. The library a source of materials for languages At the beginning of the school year, the freshman student thought of the library as merely a room full of books and magazines. As the year progressed he saw the library in a different view, for as the instruc¬ tor lectured on the course the library came into more use for outside readings and reports. With the help of the librarian, Mrs. Mary Gum, the student learned to use the librar ' to best advantage — not only for research but for daily assignments as well. lo the upperclassman the librar ’ had a different meaning. He had already become acquainted with the library and the location of books and magazines. The library was his destination during his free periods, and he went there with his fellow students to have a discussion in the conference room or to prepare a report. As the world changes so radically, it is important than one learns to communicate his ideas to people of foreign nations. Acquiring the knowledge of a foreign language is essential to the success of this communi¬ cation. The materials for this acquisition were e.xpertly pro¬ vided for in the French classes of Miss Marguerite Skaar and the German sections of Miss Netta Niess. As students learned to read and write French or(� er- man, they automatically become better acquainted with their native English language. This was a key advantage of learning a new language; of course, an¬ other was the realization that one will be capable of narrowing the many gaps that now separate people of different countries. MISS MARGUERITE SKAAR gave her French I students, (stand¬ ing) Sharon Ratay, La Verne Buescher, Dick Ishmael, Warren Herold; (seated) Jane Klein and Mary Lee Wieland, some knowledge of France and its people via eye-catching posters . . . Miss Marguerite Skaar, B.A., M.A., and Miss Netta Niess, B.A., M.A. ... In the German I class Robert Dockins, Lewis Bosworth, and JoAnn Loeffler moved closer to the front of the room in or¬ der to participate better in the discussion led by Miss Netta Niess. H. L. LAWLESS, B. S., M. A.; Howard Belcher B. S., M. B. A., Mueller, B. A., M. A. . . . Typing was exciting . . . Shorthand Miss Elizabeth Shaughnessy, C. P. S.; B. B. A., M. Ed.; Miss Ruth required quick thinking . . . The addressograph was fascinating. The Business Department trained students. 1 he main objective oi the business department was twofold—first, to train people vocationally for a job in the skills of typing and shorthand; and second, to give business information in order to help students better survive in this constantly changing business and economic world. The instructors stressed that suc¬ cess in this nation s democratic and capitalistic system is often related to a thorough insight into the inner mechanisms of business. The competent business in¬ structors this year included 1 loward Belcher, the de partment head; 11. L. Lawless, Miss Elizabeth Shaugh nessy, and Miss Ruth Mueller. Typing, accounting, economic, and shorthand courses constituted the heart of the business program. I lowever, offered this year was a new two-year course applying specifically to business and secretarial train¬ ing. The new curriculum’s prime purpose was to pro¬ vide technical training in the basic secretarial skills and duties. Students who pursued this program were given training that would qualify them for many types of employment. These persons will receiv ' e an associate in arts degree upon the completion of 64 semester hours of credit. MR. LAWLESS cited mistakes in accaunting . . . Future secre¬ taries had ta practice lang . . . Accounting was seriaus business The variety of cx)urses offered by the business de¬ partment covered many subjects. Accounting courses dealt with the basic elements of accounting, simple proprietorship accounting, bcxtks of original entry, financial statements, controlling accounts, and nego¬ tiable instruments. In business law, the student learned to deal with the rules, standards, and principles gov¬ erning business transiictions. 1 lere the subject matter dealt with the fundamentals of contracts and the de¬ velopment of material pertaining to the many kinds of contracted relations. Many Dutchmen studied economics which acquaint ed them with ecxmomic concepts, the approach to economic problems of the time, and the study of the institutions and practices that determine the nature of economic and social environment. Marketing dealt with the distribution of goods, including the considera¬ tion of marketing functions, economic importance of distribution, channels of the latter, principles of mer¬ chandising, and sales management problems. Future secretaries tcK k advantage of the various typing and shorthand courses. In addition, they learn¬ ed how to handle the complicated business machines. far these Dutchmen . . . Speed tests highlighted the year in typing. English classes developed literary tastes MR. PLEASANT showed Fred Opit and the class how to dia¬ gram a sentence correctly . . . Rhetoric students often wrote corrected theme topics on the board . . . Don Buescher, Judy Weidemonn, Jeon Jackson and Bob Timmons secured extra in¬ formation from Mr. Von Blair after class . . . Gerald Broad- hurst read his theme for Mrs. Milligan and the class. One of the hardships encountered by all the college freshmen was rhetoric a required English course concerned with the expression of oneself in theme and term papers. 1 hev, also, learned how to construct a better sentence and to insert more meaning into their phrases. 1 he major assignment during the second semester was the research paper. Many class meetings were spent discussing the proper way to make bibliography cards, take notes, write footnotes, and prepare outlines. Although the research paper was very time consum¬ ing, most of the students were well satisfied after the task had been accomplished. Many students who were interested in learning the principles of effective speaking texjk Speech 101 which was taught by Miss Madge Ream and James Pleasant. In this course, speech comp)osition and delivery were stressed. Special emphasis was given on how to gain and hold the attention of audiences. Unlike the original pioneers of the 1800’s, the English students’ efforts and endeavors were made easier by very capable instructors, who guided them throughout their journey of learning. This group MRS. HELEN HOLLANDER, B.A., M.A.; Perry Proctor, B.S. Ed., M.A.; Mrs. Janet Milligan, B. A., M.A. and writing talents. included William Saunders, head of the English Department; James Pleasant, Miss Madge Ream, Dale Van Blair, Mrs. Janet Milligan, Mrs. Helen I lollander and Perry Proctor. Besides freshmen rhetoric, these instructors aided the students in discovering the entertaining qualities of courses such as American Literature and English Literature. Creative writing was also offered. Oral interpretation, under the direction of Mrs. Merle Guthrie, was also offered during the second semester for students who wished to get more training in the area of communication. Students learned the fundamentals of interpretation, analysis, and oral read¬ ing of prose and verse. As the modem college pioneers reminisce on their difficult scholastic year, they realize the insignificance of their problems when compared with the Indian attacks and treacherous weather encountered by the original wagon trainers. But, like them, the students Row It MR. WILLIAM SAUNDERS, A.B. M.A.; Miss Madge Ream, B.S., M.A.; Row 2: Mr. James Pleasant, B. Ed., M.A.; Mr. Dale Van Blair, A.B., M.A. continued to progress toward higher goals in the future, with the necessary ' courage and confidence gained through a better understanding of the English language. RHETORIC STUDENTS made lost minute preparations for a panel discussion . . . Barb Eisenhauer, Lorna Sander, and Sharon Mag- nuson received advice from Mr. Saunders in literature class . . . Pat Biver, Joe Brokering, and Roger Buecher got a few point¬ ers on their work from Miss Ream . . . Pat Hayes wrote her outline on the board for the class ta correct. 11 Fine Arts developed thought. A student enrolled in one of the fine arts courses discov’ered that he could de¬ velop his thoughts and expressions in a more acceptable style. The art department, under the capable direction of Miss Mar jorie Murray, offered the student the basic fundamentals of art. For the pioneer who sought a more advanced art course, oil painting was offered and included an in¬ troduction to portraits, illustrations, and contemporary design. Hidden talents often blossomed for the first time in the art room in the basement of the cafeteria building. 1 hose associated w ' ith the music curricu lum became aw ' are of a better understand¬ ing of their subject. The theor ' and music courses, directed by Edwin Peters and Miss Hope Baer, gave students a sound preparation for the teaching of music in school and community organizations. The many products and projects of the fine arts classes aided in brightening the college environment. The jC library and study hall were often adorned by the w ater colors and portraits by the art stu¬ dents. Their paintings were also visible in d’splay cases in the basement of the cafe¬ teria. During the year students were al¬ lowed to visit Miss Murray s art room and view the sculptured statues and other pieces of art handiwork. Miss Marjorie Murray, B.S., M.A., showed these JC paintings to high school students . . . Music teachers were Miss Hope Boer, B. M., M. M.; and Edwin H. Peters, B. M., M. M. . . . Myrtle Ann Kerchner sought perfection in her portrait . . . Ar¬ tists Barbara Hatton and Marcia Easton finished their projects in grand style. Jan Siebert was a pretty subject for Ollie Rhein ' s art endeavor . . . This jazz band was a red-hot addi¬ tion to assemblies . . . “Do you really mean that Rubinoff and his famous violin will appear on this stage tomorrow? , Donna Hallemeyer inspected Denis Gan¬ non’s showpiece in modern ort. Math — a must for Engineers. For more science instruction, the Jun¬ ior College included pre-engineering courses in its curriculum. The students here learned and developed the basic skills of drafting and surveying as well as engineering. It is important that these skills were taught thoroughly so that in future use as a draftsman, surv ' eyor, or engineer, one will be able to express his ideas in a drawing with accuracy and efficiency. Frank G. Scott, the engineer¬ ing instructor, has coached many fine engineers. A number of his former stu¬ dents are now graduates of such out¬ standing schools as Rolla School of Mi nes and Metalurgy, Washington University of St. Louis, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and the University of Illi¬ nois. The mathematics department offered five semesters of math, including college algebra, trigonometry, analytical geomet¬ ry, differential and integral calculus, and differential equations. Having mastered these courses, math majors found the field for applying those principles un¬ limited. Another engineering course offered by the Junior College for its pre-engin¬ eering students was a course in statics. In this course the student engineers learned to solve practical enginvering problems concerning forces, stresses, and strains acting upon a body when it is at rest by applying the principles they learned in mathematics and engineering drafting. This course prepared the en¬ gineering students for future courses in mechanics such as kimatics and kinetics which the students encounter in the senior colleges. HAROLD YOUNG, B. S., M. A.; Kenneth Pyott, B. Ed., M. A.; Robert Hall, B. S.; Miss Genevieve Snider, A. B., M. A.; Mike Zupsich, B. A., M. A. . . . Pre-engineering students worked toge ' her on their drawing . . . Miss Snider’s math class was found checking its assignment . . . Walter Brouer ond Allyn Klutho were drafted to work problems. Frank Scott, B. Ed., M. A. . . . Enthusiasm marked Mr. Scott ' s drawing students . . . Young engineers lamed surveying . . . Concentration v os essential in drawing. The ISiirsing School finished The Junior Cx)llege School of Nursing completed its second year of operation in a successful style. The road became shorter for the sophomore students. This year each sophomore nurse received training and ex- |x rience at the State Mental 1 lospital at Anna, Illi¬ nois. The freshmen have received their caj)s and arc now preparing to embark on the second leg of their three-year voyage. For them, much of this season’s schooling t(X)k place in St. Elizabeth s and Memorial Hospitals. Their duties included taking temperatures, making beds, giving medications, and aiding patients in everv ' possible manner. The officers of the School of Nurs¬ ing were, seated, Mrs. Leto Andrews, vice-president; Mrs. Mary Mutchek, president. Standing, Helen Stoeber, treasurer; Pat Schreiber, secretary. . . . Despite their rigid schedule, the JC student nurses always met other Dutchmen with smiles. Skeleton “Geraldine was a popular object of study in the Nursing School . . . There wos never a dull moment in the anatomy class of Mrs. Risser. The sophomore class consisted of, first row: Barbara Teichgraeber, Mary Louise Gansmann, Frieda Erb, Mrs. Charlene Chandler, Sharon Wood¬ ruff. Second row: Pat Schreiber, Jean Bowers, Martha Brennan, Joyce Ex- trom, Phyllis Reynolds, Pat Kaiser. Third row: Louise Stoltz, Mrs. Mary Hammel, Sharon Waters, Diane Wil- kens, Nancy Watland. Fourth row: Mrs. Mary Mutchek, Mrs. Roberta Dan- er, Ruth Ann Meddows. Fifth row: Miss Josephine Jones, Mrs. Elizabeth Gregory, Miss Clora Mae Miller, Mrs. Dorothy Meeks, Mrs. Jeon Aldag, Miss Barbara Dooling. The instructors in the School of Nurs¬ ing were, standing: Mrs. Jeon Aldog, R.N., B.S.; Miss Josephine Jones, R. N., B.S., M.S.; Miss Barbara Pooling, R.N., B.S., M.S.; seated: Mrs. Doro¬ thy Meeks, R.N., B.S., M.S.; Miss Clara May Miller, R.N., B.S., M.S. . . . Mildred Boyd ond Ann Eastman typi fied the scientific approach to nurs¬ ing . . . Each morning the nurses ardently climbed three flights of stairs to their headquarters on the top floor of the auditorium. The freshman class consisted of, first row: Mrs. Ada Davis, Mrs. Pong Gor- monn, Leann Krupp, Etsuko Yano, Norma Wilkins. Second row: Mildred Boyd, Karen Gregory, Jo Ann Kir- leis, Suzanne Richards, Helen Stoe- ber. Third row: Charlene Bouril, Pat¬ ricia Biver, Dorothy Fulcher, Judy Kinder, Mrs. Jeanette Poplar, Doris Smith. Fourth row: Mrs. Lee Andrews, Rosann Curran, Mrs. Ann Eastman, Mrs. Karen Hammer, Mary Jo Henry, Miss Carmen Ozment, Ruth Platz, Sharon Schinzing, Sandra Weygandt. Last row; Miss Barbara Pooling, Mrs. Josephine Jones, instructors. The capping ceremonies on February 2 marked a stepping stone of prog¬ ress for the freshman nurses. Robert Birkhimer, Junior College consultant from the office of state superinten¬ dent of instruction, was the guest speaker. its second great year. In this real-life training, the JC nurses quickly be¬ came acquainted with many of the actual problems dealt with by nurses. The director of the school was Miss Clara May Miller, a registered nurse who daily advised and counseled her charges. Miss Dooling and liss Jones worked with the freshmen, while the sophomores studied under the supervision of Mrs. Meeks and Mrs. Aldag. LOUISE STOLTZ and Miss Alberta Hamilton showed the girls how Although tiring, these floor drills proved to be excellent physical to balance one onother on the feet . . . Morjorie Switzer, B. Ed.; exercises. Betty Jean Hoefer, B. S. Ed.; Alberta Hamilton, B. Ed., M.A. . . . Junior College women kept fit in gym class. The women’s physical education class had a new course, body mechanics, added to its schedule last fall. The course was under the direction of Miss Al¬ berta Hamilton, who was teaching for the first time at Belleville Junior College after fifteen years at Mt. Vernon High Sch(X)l and Junior College. Body mechanics was designed to improve the girls’ posture, teach them how to walk properly, stand and sit correctly, how to go up and down stairs and how to lift heavy objects. By making a self-analysis of their posture, the girls, themselves, were able to make minor corrections. Linder the direction of Miss Marjorie Switzer, the girls learned the art of playing tennis. They learned the basic rules, the proper grips of the racket for the various types of plays, and how to keep score. By the end of the year the girls were able to play a good game of tennis. Miss Bett) ' Hoefer taught the girls the fundamen¬ tals of archery including how to string a bow, aim it in the proper direction and how to hit the target. Although there were many sore arms, the girls were able to hit the bull’s eye by the end of the first semester. The other sports the girls engaged in this year were: soccer, badminton, volley ball, and basketball. They mastered every sport to a certain degree and learned the value of good sportsmanship. JUDY CALHOUN and Carolyn Smith rushed in to block Judy . . . Marilyn Beck, Roberta Martin, and Jean Jackson aimed for Hagar ' s kickoff in soccer . . . Audrey Davis demonstrated the the bull s eye. overhond serve as Marguerite Schwarz and Sandra Carter watched Gym basketball games were rough business; they provided many thrills and action filled minutes . . . This hardy group of Dutchmen chose running the track to other PE sports . . . The boys played hard; it was often survival of the fittest. and so did the men! The men’s physical education department provided a compact athletic program in which each student found one or more sports in which he was capable of participating. PE classes offered the men a chance to free some of the excess energy stored w hile in regular classrooms. Activities were directed by Emery Carter, Fred Lauder, and Norman Armstrong. Mr. Lauder was also the instructor in Junior College hygiene. This cx urse emphasized the importance of keeping the hu¬ man body in expert working condition. Mr. Carter was the head coach of the schools football, basketball, and baseball squads. In the fall, gym was suspended pending the com¬ pletion of the new addition to the building. Basket¬ ball captured the spotlight in the winter. This rough and fast — but clean — action gave many students their sole chance for exercise and recreation during the snowy months. Spring found the brave pioneers out¬ side playing softball, touch football, tennis, or bad¬ minton. A few boys tackled the tough assignment of running the track. Competition was keen in these classes where each boy raised his batting average or improved his hock or jump shot. PE kept the students in good physical shape; thus, aiding them to better travel the long W ' estern trail. The Junior College gym teachers were: Emery Carter, B.Ed., M.A.; Norman Armstrong, M.Ed., B.S.; Fred Lauder, B.S., M.A. . . . Before the tip-off in basketball games, the boys performed uniform exercise routines. Science students had to use common MR. HERTEL explained the pro¬ cess of dissecting . . . Zoology students spent many hours stu¬ dying the bodies of animals . . . Chemistry students were very busy . . . Concentration was a necessity. The natural science department included biology, z(X)log)’, and anatomy, and was an integrated part of Junior College. The biology section was headed by Robert Sforza. Linder his e.xpert guidance, students gained a background in the science of plants and animals. The well-equipped biology lab provided a fine environment for learning about the habits and characteristics of the various plants and animals, both microscopic and visible. Alfred Hertel directed the zoology program. This course continued the study of the animal kingdom at a more advanced level. I lere the students learned much about the dissection of animal bodies, the ori¬ gin and development of animal life. Mrs. Mary Ris- ser was the instructor in charge of the anatomy class. This course, consisting of a detailed study of the hu man body, was primarily for the student nurses. In general biology, students discovered the central problems and principles of general and human biology with special emphasis upon the sources of biological knowledge and its cultural implications. 1 he struc¬ ture, function, interrelation, origin and development of animal life were discussed in zoology. In general bacteriology, the pioneers learned about the morphology, physiology, cultivation, and principal activities of bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Students investigated the importance of microorganisms in agriculture, industry, public health, communicable diseases, and sanitation. By comprehending their environment, the pioneers could better adjust themselves to its many aspects and intricate ways. reasoning and ogic. In science, the Junior College provided physics and chemistry for the education of students with cur¬ ricula in engineering, mathematics, physics, and chemistry. Charles Pruitt and Rolx ' rt Dailey instructed the physics courses. In their course of instruction, they covered material that extended from Archimede’s principle of buoyancy to Einstein’s modern theory of matter and energy. They also conducted lalx)ratory periods in which they helped students to prove these laws, theories, and principles. D. C. Edwards and Richard Mills taught chemistr). Mr. Edwards taught third and fourth semester chem- istr ’ as well as beginning courses. Mr. Mills instructed first and second semester chemistry, and, with the help of his assista nts, kept the labs in the best pos¬ sible condition. Chemistry proved to he a weary and endless journey for many of the Dutchmen. Only after spending countless hours, that ran into days, in the lab, did many pioneers discover the solutions to their experiments. The chemistry curriculum at Junior College includ ed inorganic chemistry, qualitative analysis, quantita¬ tive analysis, organic chemistry, and instrumental an alysis. These subjects illustrated the practice of gravi- STANDING, Robert Dailey, B. S., M. S.; and Richard Mills, B. S. Ed., M. S. Ed. Seated, Charles Pruitt, B. A., B. S. Ed., M. S. Ed., and D. C. Edwards, B. S. Ed., M. S. Ed. metric and volumetric analysis. Also introduced was work in colorimetric, spectrophotometric, potention- metric, and electrometric analytical instrumentation work. Basically, the physics classes were connected with the mechanics of sound, heat, electricity, mag¬ netism, and light. THIS PIONEER discovered suc¬ cess in the lab . . . Ron Bas- sin, Dick Schmitz, and Al Re¬ eves were fascinated in physics doss . . . Mr. Edwards aided Wes Burns in finding a sol¬ vent . . . Physics included a few humorous moments, too. Social Studies History, modem government, and geography were the major ingredients ol: the social studies’ curriculum at BJC. Working with Alvin Nebelsick, were Miss Lenora Kriege, Sam Eubanks, and Harold Limper. Through world and European history, one was able to see that modern civilization can succeed better when he understood how other nations failed to survive. Students became aw ' are of their great American heri¬ tage in historv and of democracy in the government classes. Miss Kriege pointed out the English Stuart line to her European history students . . . Mr, Eubanks often related famous law cases to his government classes . . . These adventurers checked each others notes. Alvin Nebelsick, B.S., M.A.; Harold Limper, B.S., M.S.; Miss Lenora Kriege, B.S., M.A.; Sam Eubanks, B.S., M.A. . . . History students Jack Ackerman, Sandra Carter, Anne Blome, and Gary Buettner used the map . . . Government students paid strict attention to Mr. Eubanks. m Francis Richardson, B.S.E., M.S., again was the able head of the Belleville Junior College Evening Division. The ntan who never leaves the campus, Mr. Richardson dircted the program that offered every major course . . . Chemistry teacher D. C. Edwards helped Joe Wilson outline a schedule at the night school registration session for the second semester. Each stu¬ dent received counselling at this time . . . Day student John Tomich took advantage of the evening hours to catch up on his lab work in chemistry. Unable to complete their assign¬ ments in the day, other Dutchmen had to follow John ' s exomple. Night school: An important part of SC. Carefully checking their calculations were these students of Mr. Pruitt’s physics class. This course was just part of the full science program offered by the evening division ... A Rus¬ sian language student concentrated in order to attain correct translation. This difficult course was given for the first time this year , . . The vending machine in the lounge got o lot of business each Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evening, the times when night school was in progress. A soft drink or a cup of coffee often gave students that added boost needed to survive the late hours of study. The halls were never empty. These three girls discussed the lecture on salesmanship that Mr. Rippelmeyer gave in his applied psychology class. Gen¬ eral, applied, and educational psychology were part of the curriculum . . . Break time came at 8:30 each evening when the students took a 10 minute leave from the classroom. The halls were the chief places of refuge; however, others pre¬ ferred the college lounge while some strolled around the cam¬ pus and caught a breath of fresh air . . . The fine arts room was filled at night, too, with painters, sculptors, and other creators of fine art ... It was seventh-inning stretch time for this night schooler, who simply had a hard time staying awake. A day of hard work plus three or four hours of evening class added up to a very full day for many of the pioneers . . . The JC library was a favorite study haunt in the evening, as well as in the day. Many day students utilized the quiet library at night in order to study for tests to be taken the next day . . . Did Keats or Wordsworth write that piece? This problem confronted two English literature protegees as they took a break in the lounge. ... A group of teachers grabbed a quick snack in the cafeteria while awaiting the start of the night session. Many day teachers also taught in the evening . . . Night school had to be postponed a couple of times in late February due to heavy snowfalls. Here some Dutchmen arrived early for school in order to beat the ex¬ pected blizzard . . . Even at night, Mrs. Lowery was still helping people find their way around JC. In the evening, as in the day, the bookstore continued to be a popular meeting point for many students . . . The lounge was open at night, too; and many took advantage of this during their ten-minute break . . . Along with other chemistry students, Don Stookey worked diligently in the chemistry lab . . . Many people reported to register for evening courses . . . Bob Hearan worked many extra hours at night in order to complete his project . . . Men worked in the lab on their physics experiments . . . Les Hinrichs, Ron Bassin, and Gary Mueller awaited the seven o ' clock bell, signaling the start of their evening division class. Many were educated after dark. 23 Many Dutchmen were active. Mrs. Guthrie held the attention of her sixth hour oral interpre¬ tation class, which was part of the spring semester curriculum at JC . . . Carol Colliflower wrote copy for the Dutchman music page during one of her free periods. She obtained her notes in on interview with Miss Baer . . . Jeannette Yelinek and Gary Buettner braved icy, cold winter weother to plan some picture scenes for the Dutchman. The two freshmen were both members of the book ' s writing stoff . . . Mrs. Janet Becherer Hamill, who graduated in June, hurried to finish her experiment before the final bell rang in night school . . . The 1959-1960 pledges of Phi Theta Kappa honorary fraternity were formally initiated into the organization at a banquet on April 3. The pledges were, first row: Karen Cook, Toni Knefelkamp, Pat Hayes, JoAnn Allen, Foy Fults, and Carolyn Smith; second row: Doris Smith, Mrs. Ado Davis, Jean Jackson, JoAnn Schaefer, Sandra Carter, JoAnn Loeffler, Carol Gaffko; third row: Roger Buecher, Mary Lee Wie- land, Jane Klein, Mrs. Sharon Magnuson, Eldon Winker, George Marsh. 24 STUDENTS These students have ended their journey at BJC Eugene Andres Edward Bergheger Charlene Chandler Frieda Erb Ralph Baer David Blackard Carol Ccxrheha W’illiam Fehner Richard Barttelbort U ' alter Brauer The adore Dressel Mary Lee Fey Ronald Bassin Martha Brennan Marcia Easton Donald Frierdich Dennis Bechtold LaX eme Buescher Barbara Eisenhaucr Marlin Funk Mary Gansmann Bett ' Gantner I larry Gates Richard Gerse Mary ' I lammcl Judith Hagar Virginia I lartzell Robert Hasselfeld Robert Hearan Ann Hoeffken Eric Holliday Pat Kaiser Myrtle Kerchner Allyn Klutho Carol Kniepkamp Ed Knirlberger Judy Lanter Sue Lawless Phil LeFaivre Gale Lohrding and have moved on to new trails and friends. 27 Eugene Lurkins Sharon Magnuson Judith Mank Fred Marhanka James McGraw William Shannon Pat McSherry Ruth Meddows Elmer Minemann Marv ' Mutchek William Nave Chris Niemann Elinor Pea Tavlor Pensoneau Kent Perschbacher Eileen Peter Some continued in school; others in business. 28 The great wisdom obtained on this yearns trail Dian Ruble Sharon Ratay John Ratay Deanna RatliR Allen Reeves Phyllis Reynolds Oliver J. Rhein Pat Robertson William SchaumleFfel David Scheid Dennis Schmidt Richard Schmitz Bruce Schneider Pat Schreiber Nancy Schwalh Marguerite Schwarz has prepare d these pioneers for the future. 30 Vcrlan Spacher Donald Stookey Bruce Llllman Barbara W ' hitcley Kay Stanek Barbara Teichgraeber Sharon Waters Diane Wilkens George Steffel Rosemar) ' Toth Nancy Watland James Wilson Lx uise Stoltz (fcrald LI he John W ehmeier Sharon Woodruff To all oi these students the best of luck! Pictured Allen, Judith; Education Aud, Dennis; Business Barhorst, Richard; Engineering Berger, Marlene Jo; Education Bevirt, Janies; Liberal Arts Bowers, Jean Scott; Nursing Burns, Wesley; Chemistry Carr, John; Engineering Crain, Marlin Crosslev, Kenneth; Liberal Arts Dahm, James; Liberal Arts Dauer, Roberta; Nursing Dockins, Robert; Engineering Donour, Fred; Liberal Arts Erselc, David; Liberal Arts Erh, Frieda I loeffken, Richard; Business I lolcomh, Wayne; Science I loolihan, Larry; Business Ing, Amos; Education Jacob, Norman; Business James, Donald; Music Jennings, Richard; Education Jones, Diane; Pre-Medicine Karracker, Margaret; Education Keenan, I farold; Electronics Koesterer, Roger; Business Lacquet, Thomas; Business Lew, Yvonne; Education Lightle, Neil; Liberal Arts Lindsey, Jack; Engineering Longworth, David; Business Pannett Charles; Liberal Arts Perrine, James; Education Rank, David; Liberal Arts Redick, Jay; Education Reeb, Donald; Liberal Arts Richards, Donald; Education Ridgeway, Joan; Education Roy, Robert; Business F uhl, Robert; Education Sanders, Loma; Speech Schaltenbrand, Ed; Business Schichtanz, Richard; Engineering Schott, John; Business Sharp, William; Business Shannon, William; Liberal Arts Extrom, Joyce; Nursing Fantini, Gordon; Engineering Fritz, Robert; Business ( anaway, Ernest; Engineering Ganey, James; Business Gannon, Dennis; Education Gore, Donald; Engineering I lamill, Janet Becherer; Educatiati Hayden, Henrv ' ; Engineering Headen, Glen; Dentistry Meet, Robert; Pharmacy I leil. Gene; Civil Engineering I lerbe% Donald; Business Hinrichs, Leslie; Mwsic Education I lock, Harlan; Liberal Arts Marhanka, John; Engineering Martin, Charles; Engineering Moon, Robert; Engineering Mueller, Gary; Engineering Mulconnery, John; Business Mulligan, Ray; Education Muskopf, Harland; Drafting McDcnough, Bruce; Law Neff, Clifford; Engineering Nold, Thomas, Business Nunes, Herbert; Electronics O’Brien, John; Engineering Osborne, Robert; Engineering Osthoff, Thomas; Science Shondy, Garv; Drafting Siegel, Billy; Engineering Simoes, Aristides; Engineering Snvder, W illiam; Engineering Spaulding, Russ; Business Stoeffel, Jay; Liberal Arts Swetitch, David; Engineering Tomich, John; Engineering Urban, Andrew; Business V ahlkamp, Fred; Engineering V andcrpluym, Thomas; Engineering V iviano, Dominic; Science Wiesen, Nicholas; Business Yaekel. James; Liberal Arts Education was enriched through their Andres, Eugene; Engineering; Engineering Club, Orchestra Baer, Ralph; Veterinary Medicine Barttelhort, Richard; Engineering; College Council, President; Dutchman Staff; Social Committee; Phi Theta Kappa, Vice-President; Engineering Club Bassin, Ronald; Engineering; College Council, Stxial Committee, Engineering Club Bechtold, Dennis; Education; Basketball Berghcger, Edward; Business Administration Blackard, David; Education Brauer, Walter; Civil Engineering; Engineering Club Brennan, Martha; Nursing; Student Nursing Association, Band Bucscher, LaVeme; Education; College Council, Phi Theta Kappa, Treasurer Ciansmann, Mary Louise; Nursing; Student Nursing Association of Illinois Gantner, Betty Jane; Education; College Council, Social Q mmittee C ates, Uarr ' ; Educatimi; Football, Baseball (Jerse, Richard; Chemical Engineering; Engineering Club, Phi Theta Kappa 1 lagar, Judith; Liberal Arts; Women s Ensemble, Dutchman Staff, Mixed Ensemble I lammel, Mary; Nursing I lartzell, V irginia; Education Hasselfeld, Robert; Engmeering I lea ran, Robert; Engineering I hxffken, Ann; Education; Transfer student from Illinois State Normal University I lolliday, Eric; Accounting Kaiser, Pat; Nursing Chandler, Charlene; Nursing; Dean ' s List, Financial Committee cf the Student Nursing Association of Illinois Cocheba, Carol; Education Dressel, Theodore; Engineering; Engineering Club Easton, Marcia; Education; Women ' s Ensemble, Accompanist for Men ' s, W ' omen ' s and Mixed Ensemble Eisenhauer, Barbara; Education Erb, Frieda; Nursing; Student Nursing Assexiation cf Illinois Fehner, William Leo; Personal Management Fey, Mary Lee; Liberal Arts Frierdich, Donald; Mechanical Engineering; Transfer student from Indiana College bunk. Marlin; Engineering Kercbner, Myrtle Ann; Education Klutho, Allyn Robert; Engineering Kniepkamp, Carol; Education; Mixed Ensemble, Social Committee, Vice-President Knirlberger, Edward; Forestry; Baseball, Football, Engineering Club, Bowling Team Lanter, Judy; Education Lawless, Sue Ellen; Nursing; Student Nursing Association of Illinois; Phi Theta Kappa LeFaivre, Phillip; Journalism; Dutchman Staff, Tennis Lohrding, Gale; Engineering; Engineering Club Lurkins, Eugene; Chemical Engineering; Baseball Magnuson, Sharon; Education Mank, Judith; Education; College Council, Phi Theta Kappa, 1959 Homecoming Queen Marhanka, Frederick; Education McC raw, James; Chemistry participation in extra-curricular activities McSherry, Bernard; Education; JC Play, College Council Meddows, Ruth Ann; Nursing; Special Activities Chairman for 10th District Student Nursing Asstx ' iation Minemann, Elmer; Math and Science; Phi Theta Kappa, President; Dutchman Staff, Mixed Ensemble, College Council, President Mutchek, Mary; Nursing; Phi Theta Kappa; President of Nurses Nave, William; Liberal Arts Niemann, Chris; Math and Science; Phi Theta Kappa Pea, Eleanor; Elementary Education Pensoneau, Taylor; Liberal Arts; College Council; Men s Ensemble; Phi Theta Kappa; Lhttchman Editor; Football; Tennis; Letterman Schmitz, Richard; Engineering; F(x tball; Baseball Schneider, Bruce; Journalism Schreiber, Pat; Nursing; Homecoming Maid; Class Secretary Schwalb, Nancy; Elementary Education Schwarz, Marguerite; Science and Math Spacher, V erian; Liberal Arts Stanek, Kay; Education; Cheerleader Captain; College Council; Social Committee Steffel, George; Engineering and Business; English Club Stoltz, Louise; Nursing Stookey, Donald; Engineering; Phi Theta Kappa, Social Committee; Dutchman Staff; Engineering Club I ' eichgraeber, Barbara: Nursing; Student Nursing Association Pcrschbacher, W. Kent; Education; Phi Theta Kappa Peter, Eileen Ellen; Education; Social Committee; Mixed Ensemble Rable, Dian Kay; Special Education Ratay, John; Liberal Arts Ratay, Sharon; Education Ratliff, Deanna; Engineering; Social Committee Reeves, Allen; Engineering; Phi Theta Kappa; Football Reynolds, Phyllis; Nursing; Student Nursing Associa¬ tion of Illinois Rhein, Oliver John; Speech; Baseball, Basketball; College Council Robertson, Patricia Ann; Elementary Education Schaumleffel, William; Liberal Arts; Football; Letterman Scheid, David; Engineering; Engineers Club; Dutchman Staff; Social Committee Schmidt, Dennis; Engineering Toth, Rosemary; Secretarial; Social Committee LI he, Gerald; Chemistry; Engineering Club Llllman, Bruce; Veterinarian VV aters, Sharon Louise; Nursing; Student Nursing Association of Illinois V atland, Nancy; Nursing; Cheerleader; Treasurer of Student Nursing Association Wehmeier, John Milton; Education; Football; Baseball; Letterman Whiteley, Barbara Jean; Liberal Arts; Social Committee Wilkens, Diane; Nursing; Student Nursing Association of Illinois Wilson, James Arthur; Chemical Engineering; Phi Theta Kappa; Basketball; Letterman; JC Play Woodruff, Sharon; Nursing; Student Delegate to Student Association of Illinois State Convention ROW }, Karen Cook, Linda Yager, Carolyn Riddle, Pat Noser. ROW 2, Marilyn Beck, Pat Norman, JoAnn Loeffler, Sandy Wey- Freshmen bowed to the The class of 1961, which was the largest freshman class to enter Junior College, was made up of students from Belleville, Lebanon, O’Fallon, Assumption, East St. Louis, Cathedral, Notre Dame, Freeburg, Water- l(x , and Collinsville High Schools. During the first few weeks the freshman became acquainted with his fellow students through mixers, get-togethers in the lounge, and lunch in the cafeteria. gandt, Pat Hayes. ROW 3, Mary Lee Wieland, JoAnn Kirleis, Ruth Platz, Leann Krupp. wagon master s ways. There were many junior College activities, includ¬ ing the yearbook staff, social committee, college coun¬ cil, cheerleading, Junior College play, and various sports, offered to the freshman. He who joined an activity widened his scope of interest by learning the fundamentals of the organiz«ition and meeting his fel¬ low students and teachers. ROW 1, Bob Spilka, Bill Horner, Bob Toenjes, Judy Calhoun, Delores Holle, Celeste Billhartz, Virginia Sloas. ROW 2, Roberta Martin, Sandra Carter, Thomas Roberts, Ray Miller, Ronnie Thouv- enot, Bernard Bossier, Carol Aitken; ROW 3, JoAnn Loeffler, Jean Jackson, Carol Gaffko, Jessie Grayson, Dianna Draper, Jane Klein. ROW 4, Karen Mason, David Nielson. ROW 5, Marneice Carrier, Carol Jean Berger, Mary John Vaughan, Paul Godt Jr., Eugene Harris, Gayland Monken, Roger Buecher, Jeff Wright. 34 POW 1: Jo Ann Allen, Anne Blome, Jeannette Yelinek, Jackie Carpenter, and Carolyn Smith; ROW 2; David Ellerbrock, Bruce A, f ' .- eile , James Woigand, Ken Haas, and Eldon Winker; ROW 3: Jo!in Hund, Dean Stanton, Frank Ortiz, Rodney L. Cleavelin, and Don Hagenlocker; ROW 4: Jerry Wallin, Robert Martin, Dennis Davinroy, Edward Higgins, and Don Feher; ROW 5: Gerald Rank, Donald Buescher, Paul Hartzell, Raynor Schein, Allen S. Benton. Orientation revealed prohlems ahead of them For the first time, an orientation program was brought into the college curriculum. The purpose of the program was to help the freshman become aware of college problems, such as how to study, note-taking, and preparation for exams, and to help him solve these problems. Each student was also issued a chart de¬ signed to help him make better use of his time. Many students found that it took will power to make the best use of the free time between classes. He s(x n learned that he could use this time to the best of his advantage in the library or conference room, for he was left with the responsibility of completing his assignments on time. The second semester of his first year the freshman found himself loaded down with panel discussions, term papers, and his daily assignments. now 1: Ja Ann Schaefer, Enid Minar, Nancy Rasenthal, Audrey Davis, and Coral Walsh; ROW 2: Jock Ackerman, Jan Siebert, Donna Hallemeye. ' , Judy Weidemonn, and Marie Perfetti; ROW 3: Dale Marshall, Bob Schmulbach, Joel Looney, Ronald Tribout, and Dole Pettit. ROW 4; Bob Touchette, Ron Schmidt, Gone E. Linenfelser, Joe Bunetie, Ron Brushwitz; ROW 5: Johnnie Hoff¬ mann, David Reinhardt, Bob Trentmann, Bill Niemeier, Gary Buettner; ROW 6: Wesley Krummrich, Pete Gent, and Ted H. Tiemeyer. ROW 1: Toni Knefelkamp, Carol Coiiiflower, Diane Cotter, Jill Du Bois, Judy Goetzmon, Joan Scheibel, and Karen Harris. ROW 2. Fay Fults, Jackie Neathery, Carolyn Klemme; ROW 3: Mike Herndon, Earl Layton, James W. Smith, Thomas R. Halusan, and Bob Tfmmons; ROW 4: Frank Kasai, Jon Allard, Terry Kissel, Roger Kruep, and Bill Klucker; ROW 5: Bill Lough, Ed. Heumann, Ron Hoeffken, Joe Brokering, and Jim Rathmann; ROW 6: James N. Cagle, Tom Kammler, Robert Heafner, Jim Brede, Randy Day, and Duane Koller. In time they learned to cope with the future. The student who earned an average of 3.3 or better was eligible for membership in Phi Theta Kappa. Many students with no grade less than a B were placed on the Dean s List. To some students the freshman year was an experi¬ ment for as the year passed he began to limit his ob¬ jectives in his education to one specific field of endeavor. To those students who had already decided on their goal, the close of the freshman year was the first step in a future position of work. ROW It Richard Clark, Robert Krauss, Gary Watson, Bob O’Con¬ ner, and Fred Opit; ROW 2: Ronald Kassing, John Hoel, Kenneth Mueller, Louis Adams, William Rehling; ROW 3: Dave Hopp, Ron Brandt, Pat Meyer, Roger Wilson, and Myron Friday; ROW 4: Stuart Brethauer, Jim Kirsch, Gary Twesten, Gene Meier, Wil¬ liam Tate; ROW 5; Henry Prideaux, Robert Tetzlaff, George Marsh, and Jim Schaltenbrand. i I I 36 ACTIVITIES r:-7 COUNCIL OFFICERS WERE, front row: Kay Stanek, vice-president; JoAnn Schaefer, secretary- treasurer; bock row: Vincent Margerum, advisor; and Rich¬ ard Borttelbort, president . . . Betty Gontner and Ron Bassin were pleased about the student support of the blood drive . . . LaVerne Buescher oversaw the distribution of the TALLY-HO. The Council added vi or to the journey The College Council has done many commendable things and help the wagon train to complete part of its eventful journey. Upon completion and adoption of the new constitution, more time was avail¬ able for activities of a fraternal nature. One of these new activities was the Council’s spon¬ sorship of the h ood donor program. Linder the leader¬ ship of Bettv Ciantner and Ron Bassin, members con¬ tacted and worked with Red Cross officials, made posters, solicited donors and urged student participa¬ tion. As a result of these efforts, the program w ' hich was the first of its kind at school, w as ver ' successful. BEJUCO’S TALLY-HO was another new under¬ taking of the College Council. This weekly news sheet w ' as edited by LaX erne Buescher and contained notices of coming events and new s of JC activities of interest to everyone. The paper was w ell received and became a popular addition to JC. In addition to their new projects, the Council con¬ tinued to be effective in the leadership of the student body and kept the wagon train rolling smoothly to the trail’s end. THE COLLEGE COUNCIL was composed of, front row: Kay Stanek, ner, Enid Minor; bock row- Richard Clark, Pat MeSherry, Russell Richard Borttelbort, JoAnn Schaefer; middle row: Judy Kinder, Jowett, and Ron Bassin. Toni Knefelkamp, Judy Weidemann, LaVerne Buescher, Betty Gant- SEATED: Marilyn Beck, Eciitor Taylor Pensoneau, Celesle Bill- Suzee Richards. Photographers were Duane Koller, Elmer Mine- hartz, Jan Siebert. STANDING: Dave Scheid, Rich Barttelbort, mann, Jim Brede, and Louis Spilka. Phil LeFaivre, Sponsor Betty Shaughnessy, Don Siookey, and The yearbook told the saga. Highlights and memories of the historic 1959-1960 Westward journey of the student body were preserved by the Lhitchtrutn staff and immortalized in the year¬ book. Almost every day of the school year contributed some significant event to the diary of the Dutchmen. Most of these exciting scenes were captured by the cameras of the photographers, headed by Elmer “Butch Minemann. The yearbook was the product of many day and night meetings, teacher interv ' iews by the staff mem¬ bers, and hurried trips to the printing and engraving offices. Throughout the journey, excellent cooperation was maintained between the writers, cameramen. Edi¬ tor Taylor Pensoneau, and Miss Betty Shaughnessy, the sponsor. For the first time, the Dutchman includ¬ ed an evening division section and pictures of the freshman class. llie wagon train theme was originally the idea of Celeste Billhartz. Miss Shaughnessy, Taylor Pensoneau. Jan Siebert, Elmer Minemann, and Celeste Billhartz attended a junior college conference held in the fall at Lincoln College. Here they exchanged ideas and theories with the directors of other junior college publications. The yearbook was distribu ted on May 25 during a special assembly. THE DUTCHMAN was represen¬ ted at a junior college confer¬ ence at Lincoln College . . . Pat Hayes and Jane Klein typed their assignments . . . The draw¬ ing of Mike Meyer and Mary John Vaughan added variety to the publication. 39 3.3 or better Students achieving a grade-point average of 3.3 or better and outstanding in character were eligible for membership in Belleville Junior College ' s Theta Epsi¬ lon Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa, national honorary fraternity for junior college students. A project of the chapter was the publication of an accurate school direc¬ tory, At a formal initiation on April 3, seventeen stu¬ dents were accepted into the chapter as new members. President Elmer “Butch” Minemann spearheaded a drive in which all former members of the chapter w ere contacted. TTieir current addresses were then organ¬ ized into a directory of former Phi Theta Kappa mem¬ bers, published by the national headquarters. Row ?: Mary Mutchek, Margie Schwarz, LaVcrne Buescher, Roger Koesterer. Row 2: Don Stookey, Judy Monk, Richard Gerse, Kent Perschbacher, and Dean Kenneth Edwards. Row 3; Mr. Harold Limper, Elmer Butch” Minemann, Taylor Penson- eau, Tom Lacquet, Jim Wilson, and Richard Borttelbort. Social life Work, fun, and decisions were provided by the Social Committee members in their endeavors to pre¬ sent a most outstanding social program. I leaded by Don Stookey, president, and James Pleasant, faculty sponsor, the other officers included Carol Kniepkamp, Kay Stanek, and Ron Bassin, vice- president, secretary, and treasurer, respectively. As they look back over the year, they recall how freshmen and sophomores alike, enjoyed the Mixer, the first social event of the year which was held on October 17 after the first football game. While Enid Minor and Betty Gantner kept the snack bar supplied with cokes, pretzels, and potato chips. Bob Donahill provided dance music. Speak up, Ron, and tell Santa what you want for Christmas,” said Don Stookey . . . Donna Hallemeyer and Judy Weide- mann took a breather while decorating for the Christmas Dance . . . Freshmen girls enjoyed a gab session at the mixer held after the first football game. Phi Theta Kappa officers — Elmer Mine¬ mann, president; Mr. Harold Limper, sponsor; LaVerne Buescher, treasurer; Taylor Pensoneau, secretary; and Richard Borttelbort, vice-president . . . New pledges were initiated into Phi Theta Kappa. 40 who attended the Christmas Dance on Deceinix ' r 26 will remember the excitement with which the l utch- men anticipated the arrival of Santa Claus at eleven o’clock, and how delighted the w ' omen were to receive his gilts. As A1 Ross and his orchestra played the last dance at midnight, all were sad that evening was almost over. On January 29, the weekend between semesters, jC students attended the barn dance and pranced to the calls of Arthur Hermann. During the second semester, they enjoyed four big social events — the I lomecoming Dance on March 5, the Starlight Swing, the Prom, and the school picnic. The students remembered the S(x:ial life, which sup¬ plemented the academic work, and which playcxl a big part throughout the entire year. the picture was taken: Richard Barttelbort, Betty Gantner, Carol Kniepkamp, Enid Minor, Pat Noser, Suxee Richards, JoAnn Schaefer, and Dave Scheid. was their duty. “Well, JoAnn Schaefer, I didn ' t know you had it in you!” were the words of a keen ()bser x r on the JC havride held at Cirand Marais on November 14. Immediately following the hayride, the Swial Com¬ mittee made final plans for the annual Thanksgiving Dance. Marilyn and Jan, very innocently accompanied J.P. on a trip to St. Louis at which time thev picked out the autumn garlands, colorful fruit, and turkey favors. In spite of indefinite decisions, the 1 hanksgiv- ing Dance on November 28 was very successful. Music was provided by Stan Nelson. Less than a month later, the Social Committee memlx rs hung up the poinsettias, angels, stars, and Ixdls which comprised the Christmas decorations. All Row J: Pat Hayes, Kay Stanek, Jan Siebert, Karen Co k, and Marilyn Beck. Row 2; Jeannette Yelinek, Jane Kline, Donna Hallemeyer, and Roberta Martin. Row 3: Denis Gannon, Don Stookey, and Ron Bassin. Row 4: James Pleasant. Absent when OFFICIAL GREETERS welcomed couples attending the Christmas donee ... The Dutchmen enjoyed dancing to the music of Al Ross . . . Mr. Harper always kept the refreshment table well supplied . . . Good Old Sf. Nick gave each girl a Christmas gift . . . There was plenty of “turkey talk” at the Thanksgiving Dance . . . Al Ross and his swinging musicians highlighted the Christmas dance . . . During intermission, everyone enjoyed tolking with Suxee Richards. The dances were unforgettable. 42 ‘ Bali Har The sjK’cial island, Bali I lai beckoned all JC stu¬ dents and alumni to come to the annual I lomccoming Dance. 1 he dance, spmsored jointly by the College Council and the Social Committee, was held in the cafeteria on March 5. The Bali I lai theme was carried out in the decora¬ tions. Palm trees, a scenic volcano, leis, and an array of tropical fruit and shrimp greeted all those whj came. The most eye-catching of all the decorations was the throne. Situated among tropical plants and encircled by a w atcrfall, it presented a glimpse of paradise. The highlight of the evening was the crowning of the 1960 Homecoming Queen, Deanna Ratliff, by the retiring queen, Judy Mank. Preceeding Deanna to the throne, in the order of their app)earance, w ' ere Judy Mank escorted by Ron Bassin, and the crown lx?arcr, I3cbhie Ccx k. Following Debbie w ere the seven maids and their escorts. 1 hey were LaV erne Buescher and Elmer Minemann, Carol Colliflower and Bill Schaum- leffel, Marcia Easton and Dave Scheid, Leann Krupp and Peter (ient, Enid Minor and Don Stookey, Jan Siebert and Taylor Pensoneau, and Kay Stanek and Rich Bartlclbort. Deanna, sponsored by the Engineers ' Club, was escorted by Carl Andres. The 1960 Queen Candidates were pretty as a picture as they sought the vote of the students at a special assembly March 4. These candidates were: first row: Deanna Ratliff, Leann Krupp. Marcia Easton, LaVerne Buescher; second row: Kay Stanek, Jan Siebert, Enid Minor, and Carol Colliflower . . . Looking like the perfect queen was Deanna and her escort, Carl Andres . . . All eyes turned os LaVerne Buescher, the first candidate, and Elmer Minemann approached the throne. The Queen and her court caught the glance of all who were Easton, Leann Krupp, Jan Siebert, retiring queen Judy Monk, near as they posed for the court photograph. Surrounding the LaVerne Buescher, Enid Minor, and Kay Stanek. Queen, Deanna Ratliff, were her maids: Carol Colliflower, Marcia Song lightened the voyage Students interested in developing their vocal ability p)articipated in the Junior College music groups: the women’s sextette, the men’s ensemble, and the mixed chorus. 1 he 1 irter group, led by Miss 1 Icpe Baer, sang in the Christmas and Easter assemblies. Miss Baer al¬ so directed the sextette and the men’s ensemble. MEN ' S ENSEMBLE; Mike Meyer, Les Hinrichs, Richard Clark, Dale Marshall, and Marcia Easton, accompanist . . . Women ' s sextette: Karen Cook, JoAnn Loeffler, Carol Gaffko, Linda Yager, Judy Hagar, Carolyn Smith, and Marcia Easton, accompanist .. . Mixed chorus: first row: Carol Gaffko, Judy Magar, Theresa Tamayo, Linda Yager, Karen Cook; second row: Dale Marshall, 1 hese groups performed before the student b xly and local organizations such as the Chamber of Commerce, Turkey Hill Grange, and Women’s Auxiliary of Me¬ morial lospital. Song often succeeded in breaking the boredttm of the tedious voyage. Eileen Peter, Carolyn Smith, Mary John Vaughan, Marcia Easton; third row: Jim Perrine, Warren Herold, Ed Heuman, JoAnn Loeffler, Carol Kniepkamp, Miss Hope Baer; fourth row: Bob Trentmon, Lee Hinrichs, Elmer Minemann, Richard Clark, Mike Meyer. .Ws 11 !! « “You mean that this line must be changed? said Mrs. Merle Guthrie, director, to James Pleasant, producer. They did a superb job of directing the pioneers in Teach Me How to Cry . . An important port of any stage production is the behind-the- scenes crew. The JC bock-stogers included, standing-. Mike Meyer, Jane Chenoweth, Betsy Wobus, ond Jeannette Yelinek; seated: Suzee Murphy and Pot Noser . . . All work ond no ploy mokes for a dull presentation, said Philip LeFoivre to Jo Jeon Stafford. From the love of Will Henderson (Phil), Melinda Grant (Jo Jeon) learned how to love in return . . . You could be in the ploy, Melinda, Karen Cook said to Jo Jeon Stafford while Deanna Robertson listened patiently . . . Suzee Richards, cost os Will Henderson ' s mother, appeared perplexed os she faced the increasing turmoils of her troubled and unsettled life . . . The complete cost and the persons they portrayed was, front: Suzee Richards (Mrs. Henderson), Don Stookey (Mr. Henderson), Toni Knefelkomp (Polly Fisher), Russ Jowett (Bruce Mitchell), Marilyn Beck (Eleanor), Nancy Rosenthal (Anne), Deanna Robertson (Miss Robson), and Karen Cook (Mrs. Grant); back; Philip LeFoivre (Will Henderson) and Jo Jeon Stafford (Melinda Grant). JC presented Teach Me How to Cry. As the Dutchmen traveled westward on their jour¬ ney, they stopped to watch the JC players expertly present the three-act play, “Teach Me How to Cry. ' This drama centered around the manner in which humans shaped one another, and related the tale of a troubled teenage girl who was steered away from a hazardous life of escapism by the love of a boy who had himself learned to face reality. Melinda Grant, an illegitimate daughter, lived in the shadow ol scandal. In order to become knju.i won the role of Juliet in the school play, “Romeo and Juliet. ' She met Will Henderson, a boy who also needed a companion. They were drawn together bv this need and found a sense of belonging in each other. Their stor ’ resembled that of Romeo and Juliet, but instead they planned the future. The plot concluded with a most unusual ending which provided a ver ’ pleasant evening for the wagon-train passengers. 45 JC had variety. These brave students anxiously awaited their turn to donate to the blood bank program ... A high level conference took place in the lounge and featured these noted experts in their fields. Jim Perrine narrated the Christmas program for the mixed choir . . . Registration for the second semes¬ ter saw many eager students turn out. The nurses staged several recep¬ tions in the cafeteria . . . Mr. Har¬ per and his staff had their hands full, preparing food for a JC dance. The Dutchmen were represented at the BTHS Student Council ' s College Night meeting . . . Mr. Sforza helped Eldon Winker examine the human torso. ATHLETICS The Dutchman ffrid squad provided additional Overrun but not conquered, the Dutchmen gridders were on the short end of the final score in each of last fall ' s football clashes. Nevertheless, w ' hile the blue and white clad warriors lacked the size, pouter, and skill of most of their opponents, they matched them in spirit. Junior College had the honor — or, perhaps, un¬ fortunate circumstance — of engaging some of the best small-college grid powers in the nation; namely, the junior varsities of Western Illinois and William Jewell. The numerous injuries sustained in these batdes seriously hampered the Dutchmen, coached by Emeiy ' Carter and Jerrv ' Rybicki, when they met the two junior colleges on their schedule, W ' entworth and Burlington. Eastern Illinois spoiled the season opener, topping Belleville, 34-0. Illinois Normal dumped the Dutchmen, 42-14, in a rain-soaked contest. At Lexing¬ ton, Missouri, the boys let a 13-0 halftime lead slide through their hands, and bowed to Wentw’orth Junior College, 28-13. After a 50-6 trouncing by Western, the then injurv ' -laden eleven w ' as whitewashed by Southern Illinois, 50-0. The last tuu games were losses to Burlington, Iowa, Junior College, 29-7, and to William Jewell, 27-0, on a windy, below-freezing night in the local stadium. In scoring. Bill Homer, halfback, led the way with 18 points and was followed by Bill Sharp, end, 8; Jim Buss, halfback, 7; Bob Toenjes, quarterback, 6; and Taylor Pensoneau, end, 1. The season ' s closest battle was against Wentw ' orth Military. The Dutchmen moved the ball with com¬ parative ease throughout the game. While Buss gained consistently on mns, Toenjes completed nine of 21 passes. Homer and Toenjes each scored a touchdown on short runs and the Dutchmen led, 13-0, at half¬ time. However, in the second half, momentary lapses in the defense cost them a victory. Three times, after holding Wentworth to no yardage on three downs, the Cartermen allowed the cadets to complete despera tion fourth down passes that were converted into TD’s. Penalties also hurt the Dutchmen. A 35-yard pass from Toenjes to Sharp w as nullified because of a clipping penalty and “roughing cost the team a 41- yard aerial from Coon to Pensoneau. ' FIRST ROW; Roger Kruep, Louis Adams, Louis Spilko, Dale Towers, Kenny Rank, Anjoe Minor, Russ Jowett, Tom Kammler, Sill Jackson, Fred Opit. SECOND ROW; Ken Wells, Bill Sharp, Bill Horner, Harry Gates, Earl Layton, Bill Schaumleffel, Don Reeb, Dave Nielsen, Eldon Winker, Ron Christensen. THIRD ROW; John Ratay, statistician; Richard Gauch, manager; John Wehmeier, Reginald Jackson, Taylor Pensoneau, Carl Mason, Bill Brestal, Bob Toenjes, Coach Emery Carter, Assistant Coach Jerry Rybicki, Gordon Fantini, Jim Ganey, Bob Schott, Ronald Bodtke, Jim Pearson, and Clarence Snyder, manager. interest and enthusiasm to the yearns activities. Due to the great number of injuries, the Dutchmen were seldom able to field the same starting lineup. However, when they were at their best, the starting eleven included: Bill Sharp, left end; Bill Schaum- leffel, left tackle; Harry Gates, left guard; Jim Ganey, I center; Dick Schmitz, right guard; Jim Pearson, right tackle; Taylor Pensoneau, right end; Bob Toenjes, quarterback; Bill Horner, left halfback; Jim Buss, right halfback; and I ale Towers, fullback. Buss was the leading ground gainer for Belleville. His hard tackling, too, made the 145-pounder a terror on defense. Toenjes’s passing often kept the foes on their toes. Bill Homer caught one scoring aerial, and Sharp grabbed another. Sharp and Pensoneau each caught nine passes from the arm of ‘ Bullet Bob. ' ' Defensive stalwarts for the squad w ' ere Guards Schmitz and Ciates and Backfielder I lorner. Veteran Schaum- leffel and Pearson, who couldn ' t escape injury, per¬ formed ably as tackles. Other Dutchmen who saw a great deal of action were Johnny Wehmeier, Anjoe Minor, and Bill Jack- son, backs; Kenny Wells, end; Dave Nielsen, center; and Gordon Fantini and Louis Spilka, tackles. During most of the games, the blue and white squad used a straight “T” formation, featuring line plunges and short passes. At times, the team switched to a “spread offensive formation in which the ends mov ' ed 15 yards out from the tackle and the signal caller re¬ treated five yards behind the line of scrimmage. This lineup afforded opportunities for a wide-open passing attack. BUSS FOUND daylight in the Burlington line and blasted for a touchdown . . . Western Illinois defenders dragged this Dutch¬ man bark out of bounds . . . Aided by o block by Pensoneau, bock Jim Buss jaunted for o 21 yard gain . . . The Dutchmen intermingled with their arch rivals from Burlington after the clash in the BTHS-JC stadium. 1959 - 1960 CHEERLEADERS were: Diane Goiter, Jan Siebert, Enid Minor, Kay Stanek, cap¬ tain; Carol Colliflower, Toni Knefelkamp, Carolyn Klemme. The Cheerleaders—the Dutchmen ' s best rooters. ' Adciitional zeal and pep were provided at Dutch¬ men athletic contests by the colorful cheerleaders. Leading the fans in yells and songs, these girls pro¬ vided moral supp)rt that is so necessary to a successful squad. Through cold evenings in the stadium and the long winter baslcethall season, their loyalty never failed. BILL SHARP made a fine ca ' ch of an ae ial aga ' nst Bu.ling ' on Duichmen bench was filled with nervous athletes . . . Belleville . . . Coaches Carier, right, and Rybicki prepared to embark for s ' iffencd in readiness for the fast-moving Western attack, the grid opener against Eas ' ern Illinois at Cha?!eston . . . The Sport Shots Much to his dismuy, this JC scotback discovered the poth to the goal was blocked by a burly opponent. Before entering the Centro- lio Tournament, the bosket- eers were the honored guests at a student body pep rally ... It was tip-off time and the start of a most successful bosketball cam¬ paign for the Junior College. Lanky Jim Wilson fought to snare a key rebound for the Dutchmen quintet . . . Bob “Coon Toenjes put JC into the lead with this long two-pointer from the side¬ line. Toenjes romped out of this trap set by the Leathernecks of Western Illinois . . . Standout Ron Bodtke was in perfect form against rival SlU in East St. Louis . . . The cheerleaders held their breath as the Dutchmen rubbed elbows with the foe under the h6op. The basketball season was A well-balanced Junior College basketball squad combined its unstoppable drive and vigor with great skill and finesse cn the iltK)r to pnxluce one of the most successful seasons in Dutchmen cage history. C ch Emery Carter emphasized that this squad, which finished the vear with a 14-7 record, never ✓ quit fighting. It succeeded in dealing setbacks to every squad to which it had lost earlier, with the exception of Cireenville. For the initial time, the team captured the championship of the Centralia Tournament. Too, the Dutchmen were the lone squad in the Central Illinois junior College Conference to top loop champ Lincoln. Belleville finished second in the standings with a 5-3 mark. The Dutchmen opened the campaign on December 1 by handing the Belleville Radar Station Hilltoppers an 86-48 setback. I lowever, this tide changed when Lincoln and Flat River Junior Colleges handed the squad successive losses, 119-79, and 108-91. Belleville bounced back to whip conference member Springfield JC, 87-80, and then trimmed Mount Vernon s entry, 92-77. The Dutchmen Alumni fell prey to the regular five, 98-88. In their first outing after the Christmas Holidays, the Cartermen were nipped by rival Sill of Eiist St. Louis, 91-86. Following this was a heart¬ breaking 94-92 loss to Centralia JC. The Dutchmen scored back-to-back conquests then, topping East St. Louis Sill, 87-81, and the Sill The members of the 1959-1960 basketball squad were, front row: Coach Emery Carter, Ollie Rhein, Jim Wilson, and Dennis Bech- told. Second row: Ken Wells, Ron Bodtke, Bob Toenjes. Earl Lay- Branch in Alton, 97-89. Mt. Vernon caught Belleville napping and scored a 105-95 upset. It was at this point that the team caught fire. A 71-66 victory over the VV ashington University JV started a sparkling eight- game winning streak. Springfield again fell, 93-83. and the Alton Sill five was hammered into submis¬ sion, 81-63. In the semi-final round of the Centralia Tourney, Belleville nipped Mt. Vernon, 73-69; the championship contest saw the Dutchmen nose out the host team, 78-76, on a thrilling, last-second tip-in by Cary Tegtmeier. Red-hot after the tourney, JC whip¬ ped Flat River, 99-81, upset the tow ' ering Lincoln cagers, 84-76, and stopped Centralia, 96-89, in over¬ time. The team finished the season by dropping ver diets to the Greenville College JV, 90-86, and to the young Bears of Washington University, 78-74. I ligh- lighting the year were the victories in the Centralia Tourney and the upset win over Lincoln. In the first round game at Centralia, Ron Bodtke, a standout throughout the year, led the attack against Mount Vernon with 21 punts. In the finale against Cen tralia, Bcxltke canned 31 markers, Tegtmeier added II, and Bob “Coon ' Toenjes chipped in with 10. In the Lincoln game, Tegtmeier sparked the winning effort with 21 points. The dependable B(xltke ac¬ counted for 19 points, and Dennis Bechtold and Bill Tate each scored 13. tan, and Ken Mackey. Third row: Jim Smith, Lauis Adams, Bill Tote, Gary Tegtmeier, and Manager Terry Ellison. The squad posted a 14-7 record for the season. a story of sparkling success. The starting lineup in basketball usually included Ron B(xltke and Dennis Bechtold, guards; Ollie Rhein, center; and Gary Tegtmeier, Bob Toenjes, or Bill Tate, forwards. Bodtke, who last year played on the University of Indiana freshman squad, was a stand¬ out throughout the year. In all games, he Jammed in 545 points not only to lead the team, hut also the Central Illinois Junior College Conference in scoring. Ron canned 222 field goals and 101 free throws for a ver ' respectable average of 26 points per game. Verv versatile, Ron was deadly on his long jump shots, many of which were taken from behind the free throw circle. On his “hot’ nights, his shooting often spelled death to opposing outfits. Dennis Bechtold was the next highest scorer, totaling 278 points on 112 field go-als and 54 free tosses. The team ball-handler, he Ollie Rhein rebounded the boll for Junior College ' s Dutchmen in this hotly contested clash with SlU of East St. Louis . . . Ollie flipped the boll to Dennis Bechtold (52) while Gory Tegtmeier (32), Bob Toenjes, and Bill Tote (partly hidden) closed in on the often terrified foes with his fast-moving drive-ins. Ollie Rhein, center, was a strong asset to the team for the second straight year. I lis 225 |X)ints placed him third in scoring. I le scored 77 field goals and swished the net with 71 free throws. A tough rebounder, Ollie’s never-say-die spirit made him a mainstay. Gary Tegtmeier, who joined the Dutchmen midway through the season after playing with the University of Chicago team, was cool-headed in a tight situation. 1 lis joining the squad was a key factor in the eight- game winning streak that highlighted the second half of the season. Gary scored 94 p)ints. Other Dutchmen and their scoring totals were Dave “Moose” Imber 163; Bill Tate, 153; Bob Toenjes, 127; Jim Wilson, 108; Ken W ells, 72; Ken Mackey, 45; Louis Adams, 13. scene . . . Bechtold passed downcourt to Ron Bodtke who drib¬ bled in and layed up another two pointer for the Dutchmen . . . In the big upset win over Lincoln, Bill Tate often struggled with his opponents for the ball. The members of the 1960 Junior College baseball team were, front row: Mike Mulconnery, Stuart Brethauer, Dick “Barrel Schmitz, Fred Opit, Jerry Nel¬ son, Bob Lurkins, and Bob Kraus; second row: John Wyro- stek. Bob Gray, Dennis Bech- told, Ed Knirlberger, Roger Buecher, Bob Spilko, Ken Mack¬ ey, and Joh n Wehmeier; third row: Assistant Coach Jerry Ry- bicki, Gary Mueller, Ken Wells, Manager Russ Jowett, Bill Tate, Dave Imber, Bob “Coon Toen- jes. Bill Brestal, Ollie Rhein, and Coach Emery Carter. The ball club added wins. Coach Emen ' Carters baseball squad sought to de fend successfully the championship of the Central Illi nois Junior College Conference that it won last spring. Too, the l hjtchmen set their aim on matching the great HT record of last year’s squad. The chances of achieving their goals were excellent. Hitting star Ollie Rhein, and Gary Mueller, hard-throwing hurler, re¬ turned from last season’s team, as did some of the other mainstays. Hard-hitting Bob Toenjes headed a crop of new additions to the JC nine this spring. The schedule was; April 8—Lincoln College (douhlehead- er); April 14—St. Louis University Frosh; April 19— Sill JV’; April 22—Eden Seminar) ; April 25—Harris leachers; April 26—Paducah (Ky.) jC; April 28— Centralia JC Cdouhleheadcr); May 3—St. Louis Uni versit) ' Frosh (douhleheader); May 5—Lincoln College (doubleheader); May 6—Eden Seminar) ; May 10— Centralia JC (douhleheader); May 13—SlLl JV’; May 16—Harris Teachers. Lincoln and Centralia were con¬ ference foes. The batter stepped up ta the plate; the catcher gave the sig¬ nal; and here came the pitchl Bill Tate was the batter, Jahn Wyrastek was statianed behind the plate, and the umpire was Manager Russ Jawett. It was o practice game. Strike three — and the batter was auti The Dutchmen played a full 18-game slate this spring. The pitching staff cansisted af Gary Mueller, Ken Wells, Ed Knirlberger, and Ken Mackey. Last year, the lane lass was to the Sauthern lllinais University JV. 54 CONCLUSION 1 he journey of the Dutchmen is at an end; the wagon train has reached its dc stination. Behind the students are a few years of learning, growing, attention, and correction. 1 hey encountered and conquered most of the perils of the long trek. They were guided hy fine teachers, and attained success through their determination and faith in themselvc’s and the teachings of the college. More than once they might have continued along a wrong trail had it not been for the alert supervision of a teacher. Each student had his own goal and each strived to attain it. For some it was not easy, but all tried. Some more readily adapted themselves to the ruggedness of the journey than others who discovered the expedition to be a continuous struggle for bare existence. Some Dutchmen began to progress, and as they moved forward, all of their doubts and errors became experience. Trial and hardships taught them not to commit the same mistakes on future wagon trains. 1 he constant fight for survival made men and women out of many boys and girls. On the next w ' agon train they realized that they would be the leaders — and not the followers. With this in mind, the young student pioneers could turn to the future, their hearts filled with confidence and maturity. Record Pttir. A Advt. Co.cJlj ftjBellevUle. Illinois Picture Index Baseball . - . • S4 Janitors . . - 6 Basketball - - . - 52 53 Language Department 8 Board of Education - - 4 Library - - - - 8 Business Department - 9 Mathematics Department - 13 Cafeteria Informals - - 6 Men s Ensemble 44 Campus Informals - ‘ 6, 24 46 Nursings Sch(X)l of - 14 15 Cheerleaders - - - - 50 Phi Theta Kappa 40 Choir - - - - - 44 Physical Education Dep’t . College Council - 38 Men - - - 17 Omclusion - 55 VV )men - - - 16 Dean - - . - - 4 Science Department - 18 19 Dedication - - - - 5 Social Committee 41 I ramatics - - . - 45 Social Informals 40 42 [Dutchman Staff - 39 S(Kial Studies Department - 20 English Department - - 10 1 I Sophomore Activity List 1 1 Evening Division - 21 - 23 Sophomore Class 26 - 30 Fine Arts Department - 12 Sports Informals 51 Football - - - - 48 - 50 Superintendent 4 Foreward - . . - 2 Table of Contents - 3 Freshmen Class - 34 - 36 Women s Sextette - 44 Homecoming - - - - 43 I.07.