Belleville College - Dutchman Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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When in Rome, do os the Romans doi Just a few weeks later our Christmas dance was held, and Santa made his appearance with a gift for each girl. February brought Dan Cupid and a Valen¬ tine Dance at JC. The m(X)d was changed a few ' weeks later when Prof. Herman had everyone s feet flying at a barn dance. The social function w ' hich always reigns supreme is. of course, the prom w ' hich was held in June. 1 he JC prom was the grand finale to a year filled with many memorable social affairs—each one better than the last. Sol Denron played it cool at the Valentine Donee. Jo Ann Kodelic and her dote take a pause that refreshes. provided a memorable year for all of us. 17

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The many formal and informal social functions John Schroeder and John Hoei carried risers for the orchestra. Miss Jon Elliot and Mike Scott emceed our homecoming cor onotion. To get our new co-eds acquainted, to give a feeling of unity to our school, to help everyone enjoy his days at BJC to the fullest: these were the reasons for having social functions. Our first get-together was a mixer with music by Sal Denron s orchestra. The cooK crisp days of October put everyone at JC in the mood for the annual hay- ride held in Oand Marais Park. Our Homecoming Dance, held at Thanksgiving, provided a festive time for the students and a chance for reunion of the old grads as well. Row 1: (front) Dovid Buescher and Jay Jackson troinbearers; Schneider. Row 3: (standing) Mary Ostermeier; Jean Jackson; Deanna Ralliff, retiring queen; Joyce Schneider, crownbearer. Pat Bozsa, Homecoming Queen; Jon Siebert; Roberta Martin. Row 2: Sandro Carter, Karen Cook, Jo Ann Loeffler, Elaine

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Row 7; (bottom) Judy Calhoun, Elaine Schneider, Robin Carpenter, Marilyn Beck. Row 2: Lynn Strothmann, Linda Ploudre, Babs Carro- way, Jan Siebert. Row 3: Suzie Richards, Donna Hallemeyer, Pat Norman, Roberta Martin. Row 4. John Hod, Mr. James Pleasant, sponsor, John Schroeder. The Social Committee planned our night life. Under the direction of Mr. James Pleasant, the Social Committee worked hard to make JCs various social activities a success. During the Sunday after¬ noon meetings, sub committees were formed and chair- It takes two to tango. men were appointed to take charge of refreshments, programs, greeters, chaperones, decorations and pub¬ licity. Before each dance, Mr. Pleasant and a few members of the committee drove to a St. Louis supply house and chose suitable decorations. The Social 0)m- mittee had long hours, hard work, and no pay except the reward of knowing they had made the Junior College activities more successful. Somebody had to do the hard work.