Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

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 Bismarck Junior College has just completed its 25th year. It began on the top floor of Bis- marck High School in 1939. Later it was moved to a new building, on Boulevard Avenue. The growth of our college soon proved this new building too small. In 1961, another move was made to a seventy-acre campus on Schafer Heights. The progress of BJC’s twenty-five years is symbolized by the addition this year of The Milton and Norma Rue Fine Arts Wing. Our graduating students can be proud of the college’s energetic past and progressive present. The closing of this year, our Silver Anniversary, is a milestone for the 25th class - some of whom have completed their educational plans and others who will go on to more advanced degrees. Twenty-five years of growth and progress lie behind; ahead lies the future. A future that can be wonderful - filled with knowledge and progress. We must endeavor to achieve it. TMa ol Cfmtenfe DEDICATION.................................................-............2 FACULTY............................................-....................5 ACTIVITIES.......................................-.....................13 ORGANIZATIONS........................................................ 29 SOPHOMORES.................................-.......................... 45 FRESHMEN...................................-.........................--59 INFORMALS.....................-..................-.................... 67 SPONSORS...............................................................71 MEMORIAL...................................-...........................72 3

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OUR SILVER ANNIVERSARY DEDICATION TO I. E. (ESKY) SOLBERG Twenty-five years of progress have passed, Esky” Solberg has devoted fifteen years of diligent work to the successful advancement of BJC. Serving in the capacity of Director of Student Relations, he has giv- en endless hours to student and social activities, A warm smile greets a student at his office door, and he leaves with a feeling of having been understood and assured that there are many brighter days ahead. Ad- vice and counseling are given in the best interests of the student rather than from the school’s or teacher’s viewpoint. Besides being a counselor, Mr. Solberg teaches Principles of Economics to approximately one-tenth of the student body. These classes offer a rewarding challenge to each student. His class preparations are of- ten very involved, but for the student this instructor exceeds the requirements. Duties at school are by no means the end of “Esky’s activities. He is active in civic affairs, art, music, and fraternal organizations. He also serves on various national economic committees. He amazes students by his ability to leave for New York on Wednesday afternoon, speak at a meeting, and be back in class Friday morning more alert than his students! We, the Silver Anniversary Class of BJC, dedicate this 1964 Jay-Cee-An to our esteemed Esky” Sol- berg, who has done so much to truly make Bismarck Junior College “a college with a future.” 2

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 It is difficult to realize that the Bismarck Junior College is observing its 25th year of service to our com- munity. We who have been a part of the college over the many years look back as to yesterday when we recall the many experiences and the meet- ing of many challenges in thegrowih of the institution. Part of its strength can be attributed to the fact that the early struggle made for a sound base upon which the present and future growth is assured. The many people who attended BJC over the years moved on to other institutions of higher learning, but in almost every instance there is a feeling of staunch pride in the fact that they had a part in the history of our college. Thus we can be very proud of our active Alumni Association, who, in spite of sub- sequent graduation from a universi- ty or four-year college, still have a soft spot in their hearts for BJC and are constantly striving for its future. The faculty has been strength- ened by several graduates who have desired tocomebackandbecomepart of the college. This, the 25th year of our college history, is a time when we evaluate the past and look forward toward the future. What does the future have in store for Bismarck Junior College? Our slogan, “The College With a Future,” is significant in that it has two meanings. The future of the col- lege itself is evident. It can move in but one direction - ahead. The other is that the future of our young people today is dependent upon an education. Bismarck Junior College is making this possible for many, so we can truly call BJC the College which makes possible a future for those who attend. This yearbook does much to add to the commemorative aspect of this year in the history of the college. 4