Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

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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.

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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