Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

Text from Pages 1 - 69 of the 1955 volume:

Donna Kaye Anderson Pat Scott EDITORS Shirley Peightal BUSINESS MANAGER Laddie Evju PHOTOGRAPHER Mrs. Ruth Gannon EDITORIAL ADVISOR Mr. I. E. Sol berg BUSINESS ADVISOR J ubliskecL lo u the Stud-cn ts o f ISMAKCK JUNIOR COLLEGE BIS AARCK, NORTH DAKOTA ,0 v I vxX C V c,o c°v tce A V ! V _oO V« e .,Wo... ,Ca VO� _ e£e t G' vw . o lS V 1 •-. V� t£v r e-c - «, xC V0 jrf -Ae tfCvO T. 0 ce “ .« e o Kt ■ WfTe . 1954-1955, ° in the Bis- At last! A long-awaited dream comes true! After this school year, Bismarck Junior College no longer will be merely the “third hall marck High School Building, but will have its own campus and buildings. On October 11, 1954, ground breaking ceremonies were held on the new campus site, with such distinguished personalities as North Dakota’s Governor, Norman Brunsdale (pictured above) delivering timely and encouraging messages. The first shovelful of dirt was dug by T. W. Sette, President, Bismarck Board of Education, and as the spade cut into the earth, Bismarck Junior College be- came not only the “college with a future’ but also the “college in the shade of the capitol . Sidney J. Lee, Dean Mr. Sette didn't do all this by himself; after he dug the first shovelful of dirt, the bull- dozers took over and this is how far they had progressed by November, 1954. I C. W. Lei fur For fifteen long years Bismarck Junior College has had its office, classrooms, and all activities on the third floor, or “third hall” as we students call it, of the Bismarck High School. For fifteen years, the faculty and students of the high school have worked, suffered, and shared experi- ences with us. And, although our own building is becoming a reality, we shall never cease being grateful for the patience, kindness, and cooperation which have been shown us. Nowhere could we have found a more coopera- tive and understanding person with whom to work than Mr. C. W. Leifur, for twelve years principal of Bismarck High School. So it is with deep appreciation that we dedi- cate this, the 1955 Jay-Cee-an. to the ad- ministration, faculty, and students of the Bis- marck High School, past and present. Gone are the days of congested halls, con- flicting parties, locker mixups, joint assemblies, and all the other things, pleasant and unpleas- ant, that rriade up the first fifteen years of life in this, our college and yours, Bismarck Junior College. Sidney J. Lee, Dean Dean Sidney J. Lee is a friendly and well- liked Junior College personality. He is admired and respected by both students and faculty members. He is not only the Dean of Bismarck Junior College, a job that takes boundless energy, statesmanlike ability, and a great deal of patience and steel nerves, but he is also a self-appointed ambassador of good will and believes that B.J.C.’s name should be spread throughout the Northwest. To this end he applies much of his energy and enthusiasm. Since becoming dean of the Junior College six years ago, Mr. Lee has been one of the moving forces behind the building project and next year when the new college building is completed “in the shade of the capitol he will see his dreams materialize. Students find Dean Lee a friend whether they seek his advice in financial matters, grade difficulties, or if they wish to share some bit of good luck or success. Dean Lee, who is the perfect gentleman personified, received his B.A. degree from Valley City Teachers College, his M.A. from the University of Washington in 1933, and has done extensive post graduate work at Harvard University. Dean Lee joined the teaching staff of Bis- marck High School and Junior College in 1942 and in 1948 he was chosen Dean of Bismarck Junior College, a position which he has held ever since. Mr. T. E. Simle, Superintendent of Bis- marck Public Schools, appointed by the Board of Education, has charge of the general management and supervision of the public school system which includes every department from kindergarten through the Junior College. He is sincerely devoted to the cause of education and. being a hard worker and ex- cellent organizer, he is especially effective in this administrative position. Students find Mr. Simle an understanding and genial person. The welfare of his students has always been uppermost in Mr. Simle’s mind and during his twenty-five years in the Bismarck Public School system and his three years as Superintendent, he has gained the respect and admiration of everyone with whom he deals, students and faculty members alike. T. E. Simle Money has always been a big thing at Bismarck Junior College. Not in the sense that we have a great deal of it, but that what we have must be carefully considered. To see that the college doesn’t spend more than it takes in is one of the main tasks of the energetic, progressive, and popular Mr. Werner, v Whenever a new semester rolls around we can find him in the office eagerly await- ing to collect each students’ tuition, that gleam in his eye is unmistakable. Mr. Wer- ner not only takes the students’ money, but also helps them get proper courses, helps them find homes in which to live, and also places the students who want to work in good positions. Besides carrying out his duties as regis- trar, Mr. Werner, who has a B.A. degree from Minot Teachers College, an M.A. degree from the University of North Dakota, and has studied at Minnesota, Washington, and Colorado Universities is also head of the Commercial Department at B.J.C., a posi- tion he has held for eight years. Ralph E. Werner, Registrar ( Without Mrs. Murphy to type announce- ments, to prepare transcripts, to write and answer letters, to file tests, and to do the hundred other odd jobs that occupy her time, the wheel of progress in the office of the Dean would move much more slowly and turn much less smoothly than it does now. A part of the Junior College staff since 1942, Mrs. Murphy still doesn’t show any signs of grey hair. Mrs. Curtico Murphy, Socretary Head of the Social and Political Science departments, I. E. “ESKY” SOL BERG holds a B.A. degree from Minot Teachers College. He has since studied at the North Dakota, Washington, and Kansas Universities. He also teaches Psychology and Introduction to Education. JACK 0. RIEDEL received his B.A. degree from Dickinson Teach- ers College. He later studied at the University of Minnesota and North Dakota University. Mr. Riedel is head of the Language department and teaches English and German. One of the busiest teachers around is MISS ALICE HANSEN who received her B.A. degree at Minot Teachers College. She later studied at North Dakota and Mon- tana Universities. Miss Hansen teaches Typing, Shorthand, Busi- ness Machines, and Secretarial Practice. I K l A B.S. graduate of Jamestown College, WILLIAM CHAFFEE has studied at the Massa- chusetts Institute of Technology, University of California, (Berkeley and the University of Colorado. Mr. Chaffee teaches College Physics and Analytical Mechanics. MM Since receiving his A.B. degree from Luther College, CHARLES E. HOOK has done other work at the Universities of Washington and North Dakota. Mr. Hook is head of the Mathematics and Engineering departments and teaches those same classes. A B.S. graduate of Dickinson State Teachers College RAYMOND HEID has since done post- graduate work at Colorado State College of Education at Greeley, Colorado. At B.J.C. he holds, very efficiently, the position of Director of Music and also teaches Social Science. An A.B. degree from the College of Emporia is held by MRS. RUTH GANNON. She has since studied at George Washington University and the University of North Dakota. Last year she studied at Mexico City College in Mexico where she received her Masters degree. Mrs. Gannon teaches English, Spanish, and History of Mexico. MISS VIOLA BOHN holds a B.A. degree from Valley City Teachers College. Since then she has studied for her Masters at the U. of Minne- sota and North Dakota University. A high school teacher. Miss Bohn teaches College Economic Geography. Holding a B.A. degree from Jamestown College is “WOODY HENRY WILSON, who later stud- ied at the University of Minnesota. Director of the Nurses Training program since his return from the Army, “Woody also teaches Biology. Graduating from Jamestown College with a B.A. degree ROBERT L. STUCK ENBRUCK re- ceived his M.A. from the University of Minne- sota. Drama, Speech, and History are the courses “Stucky teaches. MISS RUTH RUDSER is a graduate of North Dakota University where she received her B.S. degree. She has since studied at North Dakota and Taos School of Art in Taos, New Mexico. Miss Rudser is a Junior High, Senior High, and Junior College teacher, teaching hand-lettering to college students. HAROLD KEPLER, the personable director of B.J.C.’s many and versatile bands, received his B.S. degree from North Dakota University. Since then he has studied at Northwestern in Evanston, II linois, where he received his Master of Music degree. One of the most charming members of B.J.C.’s faculty is E. HELEN IRONS, who received her B.A. degree from Valley City Teachers College and her Master of Education from the University of Colorado. Her present position is Director of Christian Education for the McCabe Methodist Church. She also teaches a course in Introduc- tion to Education at B.J.C. Holding a B.S. degree from North Dakota State is CLIFF NYGARD. head of the Vocational Agriculture program in high school. In college Mr. Nygard serves us admirably by coaching the basketball team. B.J.C. was taken by surprise by a set of communism rules and a regime to enforce them. Students and teachers were forced to walk in twos through the hall, no talking, no lounge privileges without per- mission from a guard, no smoking, and study- ing was compulsory. Those who did not con- form to the rules faced the consequences. At an assembly held in preparation for Veter- an’s Day, Mr. Chester Perry gave 3 speech on “Creative Thinking . Demonstration of Com- munism by. B.J.C Veter- ans. SOPHOMORES DONNA KAYE ANDERSON Underwood, North Dakota Music SHERALD JAMES ANDERSON Bi smarck. North Dakota Engineering JOHN W. ANSTROM Bismarck, North Dakota Business Administration VICTORIA BARRETT Mandan, North Dakota Liberal Arts JACK M. BECKER Bismarck, North Dakota Business Administration ROBERT BITNER Riverdale, North Dakota Commerce ROGER BOONE McKenzie, North Dakota Liberal Arts NEAL BUECHLER Bismarck, North Dakota Business Administration CARL CHILDERS Bismarck, North Dakota Engineering DONALD DUERRE Bi smarck, North Dakota Libera Arts CHARLES EASTGATE Bismarck North Dakota Medical SHIRLEY ECK Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts RONALD GECK Glen Ullin, North Dakota Commerce DONALD E. GOERTEL Mondan, North Dakota Geology LOVERNNE HARJU Bismarck, North Dakota Elementary Education DONALD HJELMSETH M andan, North Dakota Pre-Law DELPHINE HOFFMAN Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts JAMES P. HOFFMAN Mandan, North Dakota Engineering FRANK HUBER Linton, North Dakota Commerce PATRICIA ANN ISSITT Bismarck, North Dakota Commerce and Business Administration JEANNE JOHANNESON Bi smarck, North Dakota Medical Technology LeROY JOHNSON Bismarck, North Dakota Business Administration ELMER L. KECK Garri son. North Dakota Physical Education KEITH KEIDEL Mandan North Dakota Engineering ROSE MARIE KEILY Bismarck, North Dakota Medical Technology PERL D. KEYS Garrison, North Dakota Commarce PATRICIA KNOTT Bismarck, North Dakota Arts and Science DEAN KOON Bismarck, North Dakota Commerce GENE KOON Bismarck, North Dakota Commerce JAMES K. KUBISIAK Bi smarck. North Dakota Commercial — Law DAVID R. LEER Bismarck, . North Dakota Engineering WARREN W. McClelland Man dan, North Dakota Business Education EVERETT MARTIN Lefor, North Dakota Business Administration LeDARANA V. MEES Bismarck, North Dakota Engineering EVERETT MILLER Vico President Bismarck, North Dakota Education MARY MUGGLI Secretary - Treasurer Carson, North Dakota Medical Technology HARRY MUNSON Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts RICHARD MYERS Bismarck, North Dakota Engineering THOMAS LEE MYERS ROBERT NELSON RONALD DUANE OLMSTED Mandan, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Geology Commerce Commerce SHIRLEY PEIGHTAL Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts PERCY PERIUS Bismarck, Nortn Dakota Commerce JAMES PETERS Mandan, North Dakota Liberal Arts JOHN REISENAUER Mandan, North Dakota Liberal Arts JAMES V. RESSLER Bismarck, North Dakota Sociology GLENNIS RHOADS McClusky, North Dakota Commerce RAYMOND ROLSHOVEN PATRICIA SCOTT PAUL SHANNON Mandan, North Dakota Rugby, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Engineering Commerce Commerce ROBERT SUNDBY Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts DAVID DEAN SWENSON Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts DARWIN VANDER VORST Mandan, North Dakota Commerce DIANTHA ANN VANDERPLAS Bismarck, North Dakota Liberal Arts DENNIS VAN TASSEL Bismarck North Dakota E ng ineering MELVIN WAGNER Bismarck, North Dakota Commerce NOT PICTURED Juanita Bechtle John R. Sloan VICTOR H. WIRLINGER DEAN WILLNOW Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck, North Dakota Commerce Geology ONE YEAR SECRETARIAL GRADUATES ARDELIS ANDERSON GERTHA BICKEL LORRAINE DOLL MARGARET HAGEN PHYLLIS HINSZ EUNICE HISSUNG BERNADINE HOUSER SYLVIA KRAMER FLORENCE RESSLER LILA VIOLA SCHOONOVER MRS. GLADYS SMITH SHIRLEY TOWNE NOT PICTURED BEVERLY BRYCH AUDREY COOK JANICE DELVO ARLENE GARTNER JOYCE KUHN MRS. F. SWANSON GLENNIS RHOADS ARDYNE SCHAIBLE PAT SCOTT PATRICIA SPEAKS ARLENE WOLFF DELMA WALZ GENE CHRISTIANSON Vice-President LAWRENCE BLATTNER President JANICE FIELDS Secretary- Treasurer FRESHMEN B. Austin, E. Beierlein, M. Beers, K. Bair, D. Balliet, A. Belk J. Erling, E. Ely, J. Fields, J. Erhardt, A. Anderson, M. Ellison I •24— L. Blattner, G. Bickel, J. Berger, D. Birch, J. Brand. B. Brych, A. Cook, G. Bruh- jell, G. Christianson, W. Coats D. Wallum, A. Gartner, L. Fischer, E. His sung, W. Bothner, 0. Conger. J B. Eiden,. P. DeForest, M. Danielson, H. Doll, J. Del- vo, C. Duppong, L. Doll E. Herdebu, H. Hagel, E. Hagen, M. Greenwood, J. Heidt, M. Hagen, B. Gross. —25— Not Pictured: Larry Sym Bruce Roberts Norman Rolfe John Mosbrucker Laddie Evju H. Hill, B. Houser, P.Hinsz R. Huber, J. Hoffman. D. Isaak, S. Kramer, L. Hughes, A. Larson, D. Nassif. 26— J. Kirby, G. Krahn, P, Klein, V. Krein, P. Keller, R. Schaffer, A. Schaible, F. Ressler, F. Remmen, R. Scharnowske. P. McCarty, J. Kuhn, l. Lemberg, A. McGure, N. McClure. G. Peterson, G. Redman, C. Rask, G. Olson. R. Miller, J. McConkey, S. McDonald, G. Miller, R. Miller, G. Monroe. K. Tokach, R. Thorson, I. Taplin, R. Tokach, H. Swensen. L. Schoonover, D. Walz, S. Towne, K. Siegel, G, Springer,S. Tracy, B. Twite. R. Walz, A. Wolff, P. Zue- ger, H. Wolff, P. Wyciskala. E. Schulz, H. Schulz, J. Scherr, L. Schneider, J. Schopp. J. Starck, H. Steinbrueck, M. Stee, P. Speaks, G. Smi th. —28— SITTING: D. Huber, E. Merkel, D. Baisch. STAND- ING: A. Richards, J. Giedd, C. Ingstad, B. Emil, J. Flegel. BISMARCK HOSPITAL The freshman student nurses of Bismarck Hospital are this year con- sidered regular members of the freshman class at B.J.C. The freshman nurses have elected Elaine Simpfenderfer as their class president, with Lucille Pence as vice-president, Twyla Vander Vorste, treasurer, and Carol Ingstad as secretary. The class consists of 38 girls from all over the state, Minnesota and South Dakota as well. A number of the girls participate in the Nurses Choir which is directed by Orland Heskin. They participate in a number of the college activities, especially L.S.A., of which several of the nurses are active members. They are looking forward to developing some type of recreational enter- tainment, which will include basketball, volley ball, etc. This has be- come the class project of the year. SITTING: J. Herr, B. Ohn- stad, I. Anderson. STAND- ING: M. Buller, Z. Barthol- omew. —29— BISMARCK HOSPITAL NURSES SITTING: E. Simpfenderfer, T. Vander Vorst,M. Parrish. STANDING: A. Wolff, L. Pence, M. Toedter, E. Um- ber, D« Petersen. SITTING: J. Giedd, B. Od- land, L. Bengs. STAND- ING: J. Matteson, M. Bieb- er, R. Nodland, I. Keller, J. Beyer, M. Hausauer. SITTING: J. Unruh, B. Schuff, S. Smith. STAND- ING: Y. Miller, B. Schuler, L. Schwinkendorf, J. Suchy, C. Ploog. —30— Not pictured: D. Diede. SITTING: L. Marshall, D. Walz. STANDING: P. Robb, V. Vetter, K. McCulloch, K. Johnson, D. Feist. ST. ALEXIUS NURSES The first year students of the Saint Alexius School of Nursing attend classes at Bismarck Junior College and participate in the college's out- side activities. One student is elected to serve on the Student Council of the college for the year. The students also have classes at the Nurse’s Home and work in the hospital. Their many activities include glee club, school plays, dances, parties, and outside activities. SITTING: M. Koenig, E. St. Croix, A. Munson. STANDING: B. Brown, J. Aurit, H. Jacobson, E. Brunner, D. MacQueen. —31- ST. ALEXIUS NURSES SITTING: C. Schley, L. Hall. STANDING: L. Wad- ell, M. Knoll, E. Ziegler, R. Retterafh, D. Pepple. 1 The Saint Alexius School of Nursing was established in 1915 to prepare women in the art of caring for the sick. The school is accredited by the North Dakota State Board of Nurse Education and Registration. The hospital is accredited by the American College of Surgeons and is li- censed by the State of North Dakota. It is approved by the Catholic Hospital Association and the American Medical Association. SITTING: R. Lang, K. Boehm. STANDING: M. Marquart, M. Herman, R. McKeown, M. Bosch, K, Compton, J. htenette. —32— FOOTBALL Gene Christianson, Ray Scharnowske, Jim Ressler, Captain, Dean Willnow, Paul Zueger, Ray Tokach, Keith Keidel; Al Belk, Gary Sprenger, John Hoffman, Dave Swenson, Ken Tokach, Willie Coats, Student Manager; Pat McCarty, Gordon Krahn, Gary Olson, Ken Siegel, Jerry Schopp, Dick Balliet. DICK KARLGAARD Coach Dickinson Minot Jamestown Valley City Ellendale Mayville WILLIE COATS Student Manager 53...............6 53...............6 45...............0 38...............0 38 ..............0 39 ..............7 For B. J. C. If determination and spunk were the only factors determining the outcome of a football game, we could safely say that the B. J. C football team would rate the best. To look at the scores it would appear that the team was crushed in every game. It takes a lot of good, old fashioned STUFF to ignore the scores and to try, try again in spite of odds. But this is the spirit of our teams-the spirit of our students-the spirit of B. J. C. We salute you, fellows, maybe you weren’t proud k of your scores — but you shrugged them off - held your heads high - and went out to play again — for B. J. C —34— John Hoffman Captain Al Belk Jim Ressler Gordon Krahn Ken Tokach Keith Keidel Ray Tokach Ken Siegel Gary Sprenger Ray Schamowske David Swenson Dean Willnow Paul Zueger -35— MYSTIC-CAGERS G. Christianson; N, Buechler; K. Keide!; J. Anderson P. Keys; Coach Cliff Nygard; R. Tokach; D. Koon; G. Koon; E. Miller; H. Hill; E. Schulz; Manager W. Coats. The Bismarck Junior College Mystics proved themselves to be a very successful team as they placed third in the North Dakota Intercollegiate Conference. They opened their 1954-1955 season against the University of Manitoba Bisons and closed it by playing host to the Valley City Vikings. In the Region 13 Junior College Tourna- ment the Mystics traveled to Hibbing, Minne- sota, where they played Hibbing Junior College. Although they lost their first game, we were just as happy to welcome them home as if they had won the Championship. —36- Coach Cliff Nygard Willie Coats, Manager and Dick Karlgaard, Assistant Coach. - B J C 58 Jamestown - 57 B J C 66 Valley City 62 B J C 70 Jamestown 52 B J C 78 Wahpeton 69 B J C 94 Moyville 80 B J C 89 Minot 82 B J C 92 Bottineau 68 B J C 84 Dickinson 69 B J C 61 Ellendale 65 B J C 59 FI lendale 68 B J C 85 Minot -- 86 B J C 74 Bottineau -- 71 B J C 62 Northern State (Aberdeen, S. Dak.) -- 81 B J C 76 U. of Manitoba -- 83 B J C 68 Dickinson -- 76 B J C 59 Northern State (Aberdeen, S. Dak.) -- 70 B J C 82 Northwestern -- 70 B J C 59 St. John’s U. -- 73 B J C 83 Wahpeton -- 91 B J C 57 Valley City -- 77 Gene Koon Jim Anderson Forward Forward Gene Christianson Forward Ed Schulz Center and Forward —38— Everett Miller Center and Guard Perl Keys Forward and Guard Dean Koon Guard Hib Hill Center Ray Tokach Gua rd TRACK 1955 The Koon Twins Dean and Gene Over the Top Gene Christianson The B J C Track Team won third in the 1954 conference tournament. Returning lettermen for the 1955 season were R. Boone, D. Vander Vorst, D. Koon, and G. Koon. These four men were joined by P. Keys, H. Hill, D. Duerre, and R. Sundby. The 1955 State College Track Tourna- ment was held in Bismarck. Margaret Hagen C Shirley Eck Joan McConkey —41 — Dorothy Isaak HOBO King Jerry, Queen Dorothy ROYALTY HOBO CANDIDATES BACK ROW: J. Schopp, V. Boatright, E. Ely, P. DeForest, G. Christian- son, D. Hjelmseth, A. Belk, W. Mees, H. Munson. SITTING: D. Wall, M. Muggli, A. Wolff, L. Doll, J. Erling. KNEELING: J. Fields. V. Barrett, D. Isaak. HOBO DAZE Hobo Daze constitutes BJC’s homecoming festivities. Several weeks in advance the Letterman’s Club posts rules and regulations which consist of such things as no shaving (men or women), no make-up, no combing of hair, no girdles, and absolutely no respectable clothing on the last two days of activities. As is the case when there are rules, the rules are broken and the violators must be brought to justice. The accused are put under arrest, tried, sentenced, and punished with an egg put down their back, a pie in the face, or shaving cream in their hair. After such grim tasks are disposed of, the student body and band all pile into any heap of metal on four wheels that will run, and parade around the city advertising the big game coming up. When the hoboes have finished a hasty lunch, a snake dance makes its way to the foot- ball field for the homecoming game. At half time the Hobo King and Queen are crowned amidst the cheers of their ragged and tattered subjects. With the whistle ending the ball game Hobo Daze is officially over for another year and all students do away with their rags and beards and appear all decked.out, looking their best, at the homecoming semi-formal where the King, Queen, and the pages are presented gifts from the student body. A prize is also given to the best dressed Hobo girl and boy. Laddie Evju Photographer Mrs. Gannon and Mr. Sol berg Advisors Shirley Peightal Business Manager JAY-CEE-AN Pat Scott and Donna Kaye Anderson Co-Editors Make-up Staff Jeanne Johanneson, Mary Muggli, Diane Vanderplas Pat Issitt, Janice Berger. Business Staff Lorraine Doll, Pat Issitt, Shirley Eck, Vicky Barrett, Lovernne Harju. Art and Sports Staff Pat DeForest, Helen Steinbrueck, — ' ■ U -CL___ Gayle Bruhjell Business Manager Jerry Smith and Gordon Krahn Photography and Make-up Staffs Dean Sidney J. Lee Advisor MYSTICI AN David “Swede Swenson Editor - Music and Art Staffs Ervin Ely, Joanne Kirby, Pat De- Society and Feature Staffs Mary Lou Stee, Lynda Hughes, Dorothy Isaak SIXTH ANNUAL Cfjrtsrtmas program Bismarck Junior College FRIDAY MORNING, 10:00 A. M. DECEMBER 17, 1954 HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM in Paul Wyciskala Joanne Kirby, £ CHRISTMAS FORMAL CAST “Lights, curtain, action. Front Row Mrs. Dupre Florist - - Topal - - • Evvie Fleece - - Elna - - - Joanne Kirby Kathleen Bair Lorraine Doll - Della Geigle Janice Berger Janice Fields Back Row Mrs. Crochet - - Arthur........ Uncle Dewey - ■ Tobin......... Commodore - - - Tayo Delacroix Bernadine Houser • - Dick Schaffer - - - Whitey Mess - - Pat DeForest � - Gordon Krahn - - - Jerry Schopp THE GREAT BIG DOORSTEP” The play concerned the Crochet family, who lived in Louisiana along the Mississippi River. They lived in a dilapidated old shack, which was on the verge of falling apart. In striking contrast to the house was the front door-step. The family’s chief interest was to secure a fitting house to be placed on these “stupendable” door- steps. The joy and sorrow this “backhills family went through to get the needed financial status for their chosen house provided the audience with many laughs. “Can I hear the sirens, papa?’ t Reckon it got off the hinges. In 1952, the Bismarck EXCHANGE CLUB directed by Herman Sonduck and James F. McGurren conducted a Christmas tree sale, for the benefit of the Junior College library fund. The proceeds were $761.66. The following year Col. R. W. Carlson and Harry Vadnie were in charge of the sale which added $521.54 to the library fund, and in 1954 Harry Vadnie, with the help of John Conrad —and always with the full co-operation of the college students and faculty—raised the fund, including accrued interest, to a total of almost $3000. In the summer of 1953, the Myron Atkinson Book Fund was established by Mayor Tom Kleppe, together with former mayors and councilmen of Bismarck. The income from this fund is to be used for purchasing Government and Political Science books. Another valuable and interesting feature in the college library is the Elizabeth McGillis Memorial Book section which was established in 1946 by the CURRENT EVENTS CLUB, who yearly contribute to it. —49— THE TEACHERS LEARN BACK ROW: Charles Hook, Margaret Johnson, Beverly McMahon, Virginia George, Bruce Govig, Doroth; Roberts, Alice Miller, Vivian Kuipers, Evan Berg, Frank Fitzsimonds, Mgr. K F 1 R, FRONT ROW:Curtice E. Murphy, Gladys Smith, Phyllis Green, Judith H. Rue, Instructor, Dorothy Stice, Alma Zimmerman. The newest class organized at B J C —as this book goes to press — is the Audio-Visual Methods class, with Miss Judith Rue, instructor. Of the number enrolled first semester, all but two were teachers. The group met during the noon hour, the only time available for teachers-turned-students. The course was regu- larly scheduled second semester and is now predominantly college students. Activities of the class consisted of varied projects in the use of all types of visual aids, including the care and use-of recorders, projectors, and media. Visits to supply companies and demonstrations in the use of materials were participated in by the class members. A tour ofKFYR — TV was conducted by the manager, Mr. Fitzsimonds. The climax of the course was the presentation of a televised program. —50— LUTHERAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION David Leer, student council repre- sentative; Don Duerre, treasurer; Diane Petersen, service secretary; Francis Remmen, study secretary; Lovernne Harju, recording secretary; Dorothy Isaak, vice-president David Swenson, president. L. Evju, C. Rask, H. Swenson, G. Christianson, J. Suchy, I. Keller, E. Schulz, P. Zueger, A. Belk, K. Keidel, D. Will- now, E. Simpfenderfer, D. Birch, D. Anderson, G. Bickel, D. Walz, P. Hinsz, I. Lemberg, G. Bruhjell, C. Ingstad, R. Nodland, Miss V. Bohn, B. Odland, L. Bengs, M. Parrish, L. Harju, D. Swenson, D. Isaak, F. Remmen, D. Duerre, P. McCarty. An Intercollegiate Conference, A Regional Workshop, and meetings with different religious groups were a few of the activities of the Lutheran Student Association this year. The objectives of L.S.A. are Christian fellowship, Bible study, devotions, and recreation. Miss Viola Bohn is the faculty advisor with Pastors M. P. Lutness, G. Schnaidt, and A. G. Johns, pastoral advisors. —52— NEWMAN CLUB Frank Huber, Vice President; Mary Cldir Greenwood, Treasurer; Jeanne Johanneson, Secretary;James Erhardt, Student Representative; Not pictured — Delphine Hoffman, President. J. Erhardt, J. Heidt, P. Knott, J. Kuhn, P. Speaks, C. Duppong, A. Larson, R. Geek, M. Hagen, J. McConkey, P. Wyciskala, P. Keys, E. Martinson, F. Huber, M. Greenwood, R. Keily, M. Muggli, D. Hoff- man, L. Doll, H. Stein- brueck, S. Karmer,S. Geek. Newman Club, under the advisorship of Miss Alice Hansen, holds monthly meetings at St. Mary’s Central High School. These meetings consist of business, lecture discussions by Father Colgan, and refreshmenrs. Other activities are parties, pot-luck suppers, and on one Sunday a month the members receive communion in a body followed by breakfast. State conventions are held yearly. Six members at- tended the 1954-55 convention in Fargo. —5S— WESLEY FELLOWSHIP W. Coats, M. Stee, S. McDonald, S. Towns, J. Berger, W. Bothner, L. Blattner, J. Fields. Sue McDonald, Student Council Representative; Shir- ley Towns, Publicity Chairman; Mary Lou Stee, Music Director; Janice Berger, President. Wesley Fellowship is a new organi- zation this year, and although a small group, it hopes to grow in future years. Its aim is to promote better Christian living among the Methodist students at Bismarck Junior College. Janice Berger heads the organization with the assistance of Lawrence Blattner, Vice-President and Wilbert Coats, Secretary-Treasurer. The meetings, consisting of wor- ship, discussion, and recreation, are held every two weeks on Wednesday night. I CHORUS C. Rask, L. Johnson G. Christianson, C. Hagen, D. Swenson, P. Wyciskala, D. Roehrick, P. McCarty, J. Schopp, H. Munson, P. Scott, G. Bruhjell, M. Stee, J. Kirby, D. Hoffman, V. Krein. Bismarck Junior College Chorus, with Mr. Raymond Heid as director, made several ap- pearances this year. The Chorus sang at the Missouri Valley Motors Preview of the 1955 De Soto, for the College Christmas assembly, the State Convention of County Commissioners, the Lion’s Club district convention, the state Painters and Interior Decorator’s Convention, the New Salem Lion’s Hayloft Party, and for the Inaugural of North Dakota's Governor Brunsdale, as well as several pep assemblies. The Choral ensemble presented musical features for several social gatherings, and climaxed the season’s activities with a concert tour of North Dakota. Mr. Heid Gene Christianson, Vice-President; Janice Fields, Secretary-Treasurer, Harry Mun- son, President; Paul Wyciskala, Pianist. —55— Clarion Larson Director —56— HOOT MON! Bismarck Junior College Boast the only Bagpipe Band in the state of North Dakota. This unique band, organized in 1948, is under the directorship of Clarion Larson. The group performed at the opening of the new Mandan Oil Refinery, the Ameri- can Legion Auxiliary Convention, and at several of the home basketball games. The band also made a trip to Jamestown and performed at a basketball game there. A soloist dancer, Jean Teske and a piper, David Swenson, were featured this year. Also, the group as a whole did some tricky marching routines. P. Warming, K. Upgren, H. Kepler, D. Swenson, A. Wolff, E. Ely, D. Birch, J. Payseno, V. Barrett, G. Bruhjell. PEP BAND B. Addington, J. Axford, M. Teskey, J. Greenwood, D. Hielmieth, G. Smith, J. Peters, D. Swenson, H. Kepler, L. Hughes, L. Renz, B. Kierland, E. Simpfenderfer, J. Brand, C. Rask, F. Huber, E. Martin, R. Walz, J. Tosterud, G. Bruhjell, P. Wyciskala, V. Soule, C. Thompson, B. Leifur, J. Anderson, V. Barrett, A. Wolff, M. Muggli, E. Ely, L. Harju, S. Geek, W. Gray. The Bismarck Junior College Pep Band, directed by Mr. Harold Kepler played for all home football and basketball games, as well as for seven out-of-town games. The band was also featured at all pep assemblies. Walter Gray, Business Manager; Mr. Kepler, Direc- tor; Ervin Ely, President. —57— DIXIELAND BAND E. Ely, V. Barrett, A. Wolff, F. Huber, D. Hjetmseth, L. Harju, D. Swenson, V. Soule, J. Anderson, W. Gray. A new organization for Bismarck Junior College this year, the Dixieland Band is directed by Mr. Harold Kepler. Aside from the pleasure derived from practicing together and developing improvisa- tions, the band made special appearances for the Masons, Parent-Teachers Associations and other similar organizations. —58— Bo Jota Ce-anos G. Bruhjell, S. Kramer, M. Greenwood, L. Hughes, D. Hoffman, C. Owen, P. Knott, S. Eck, K. Bair, D. Isaak, S. Towne, J. Berger, S. McDonald, M. Stee, V. Barrett, D. Ander- son, H. Shattuck, R. Smith, E. Ely, D. Arten, C. Duppong, E. Miller, G. Smith, R. Walz, R. Myster, R. Sundby, H. Munson. J. Field, Treasurer; D. Koon, Student Council Representative; D. Vanderplas, President; R. Gannon, Advisor; G. Koon, vice-president . H- Steinbrueck, Secretary. ! Saludos Amigos ! El Club espanol de B.J.C. es para cultura aeneral en espaniol. El Club conviene cada mes. Hay cines, canciones, discursos. Todos los alumnos de espcfffol son miembros del club. A la Navidad la close tiene una fiesta con una pinata. Si S Breaking the Pinata —59— The Veterans Club of this year was constituted chiefly of Korean War Veter- ans. LaDarana “Whitey Mees was elected President; Paul Shannon, Vice President; Charles Roseneau, Secretary-Treasurer; and Ray Rolshoven, student association representative. Activities during the year were many and diverse. Veterans Day” was cele- brated by a well organized “vets” group taking over the school and running it in a totalitarian, communistic manner. In Christmas tree sale competition we saw the vets win the $50 first prize by selling a total of 348 tickets. Valentines Day was marked by a Val- entines Dance sponsored by the aggres- sive group. Diane Petersen, “Valentine Sweetheart”, was selected at the dance. Ask any “vet” about the famous stag parties and your answer will be a sly smile and a faraway look. Among many other programs promoted by the group will be the construction of an outdoor grill and patio on the campus of the new college. A dependable, dynamic group — the group that wasn’t afraid to work — the BJC Veterans Club. —60— LETTERMEN S CLUB Vice-President, Everett Miller; Presi- dent, Neal Buechler; Secretary- Treasurer, Jim Ressler. The Lettermen’s Club, an organization for letterwinners in each of the three major sports at Bismarck Junior College, is one of the most active organizations in the school. It plays a major role in the staging of Hobo Daze and sponsors parties throughout the year for the entire student body. The club has charge of concessions at all B. J. C. home basketball games and this year, together with the Veteran’s Association, sponsored a Donkey Basketball Game. All Lettermen receive jackets purchased by the club from profits realized throughout the year. D. Swenson, H. Hill, K. Tokach, E. Schultz, R. Boone, G. Koon.D. Koon, C. Roseneau, J. Hoffman, P. McCarty, K. Keidel, R. Scharnowske, P. Zueger, D. Vander Vorst, E. Miller, G. Christianson, P. Keys, L. Mees, A. Belk, K, Siegel, W. Coats, J. Schopp, N. Buechler, G. Sprenger. — 51 — H. Hill, G. Smith, L. Blattner, H. Schulz,, D, Swenson, E. Ely, W. Gray, V, Barrett, N. Buechler, D. Duerre, D. Koon, L. Mees, W. Wilson, S. Peightal, D. Anderson STUDENT ASSOCIATION Advisor, W. Wilson; vice-president, E. Ely; secretory-treasurer, D. Anderson; president, N. Buechler. The Student Association is composed of repre- sentatives from each class and organization, under the advisorship of Mr. Wilson. The Association has general supervisory duties for student activities, including the formation of policies and providing for and supervising social functions. This year a major project was the formulation of a constitution. Hobo Daze is the first activity sponsored an- nually by the Student Association, followed by mixers, oarties, and the All-College Christmas Formal. A special feature this year was the making of blueprints for a barbecue pit to be installed on the new BJC campus. These and many other pro- jects keep the group busily occupied. —62— mm- The Jay-Cee-An wishes to acknowledge its indebtedness to the following Bismarck and Mandan business firms whose financial support has helped make possible the publication of this book. These firms are de- serving of the patronage of B J C students, faculty, and friends. BISMARCK ANDERSON HARDWARE BANK OF NORTH DAKOTA BASHARA'S GROCERY BENSON OPTICAL COMPANY BING'S FURNITURE COMPANY BISMARCK AUTOMOBILE DEALERS BISMARCK GROCERY BISMARCK HOSPITAL BISMARCK LUMBER COMPANY BISMARCK PAINT AND GLASS BISMARCK REMINDER BISMARCK SUPER VALU BISMARCK SURPLUS AND SPORTING GOODS BISMARCK TV AND RADIO BISMARCK TRIBUNE COMPANY BOWMAN FURNITURE COMPANY BRAATEN REFRIGERATION COMPANY BROWN'S GROCERY BYRNE INSURANCE COMPANY CAPITAL AVIATION CORPORATION CAPITAL SELF SERVICE DRUG T. CLEM CASEY CENTRAL LUMBER COMPANY CHECKER CAB, INC. COAST TO COAST STORE COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY (BISMARCK) COMMERCIAL PRINTING COMPANY CONNIE’S DANCING STUDIO CORNER GROCERY COWAN'S DRUG STORE COX, PEARCE, AND ENGEBRETSON DAHL CLOTHING STORE DAKOTA MAID BAKERY DAKOTA NATIONAL BANK DICK'S BAR EAGLES CLUB FARMERS UNION OIL COMPANY J. S. FEVOLD FINNEY DRUG STORE FIRST NATIONAL BANK FRENCH AND WELCH HARDWARE COMPANY FROSTED FOOD LOCKERS FROZEN FOOD CENTER G P NEWS STAND GAFFANEY AND SHIPLEY GAMBLES GEORGE'S FOOD MARKET GERLACH’S SHEET METAL WORKS GOLD SEAL COMPANY HALL'S DRUG STOKE HANSEN FURNITURE STORE HEDAHL MOTOR SUPPLY HEDDEN REAL ESTATE AGENCY HOBBY HOUSE HOSKINS - MEYER HOUSE OF BOTTLES DR. M. J. HYDEMAN INGA'S SHOP INTERSTATE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY JOHNNIE'S CAFE LIQUORS JOHNSON BAR JOLLY GEORGE KEEN TRAVEL AGENCY KLECKNER'S JEWELRY STORE KLEIN LUMBER COMPANY KLEIN TAILOR AND CLEANER KLEPPE AND MEIER KNOWLE'S JEWELRY KYSARS KREDIT JEWELRY STORE LAHR AND LAHR INSURANCE GUY LARSON COMPANY LENHART DRUG STORE A. W. LUCAS COMPANY MASON OWENS STUDIO MASTER CLEANERS AND FURRIERS F. A. MCDONNA AGENCY MEN'S STORE MEYER BROADCASTING COMPANY MIDWAY CLUB MIDWEST EQUIPMENT COMPANY MIDWEST MOTOR EXPRESS, INC. MISSOURI VALLEY CLINIC MONTANA - DAKOTA UTILITIES COMPANY MORREY ALAN MURPHY INSURANCE NASH FINCH COMPANY NEW SWEET SHOP NICOLA'S —67—