Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

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CIRCLE K To Serve Community and Campus is the goal of Circle K, a college organization sponsored by the Bismarck Kiwanis Club. President Reginald Geek stated thatalthough the membership dropped to 15 second semester from 19 first semester, the organization hopes to keep working at improving campus conditions. Other officers for the year are Vice-President. Steve Leimer (1st semester) Linda Schoch (2nd semester); Secretary-Treasurer, Lynn Thomas; and Public Relations, Doug Patience. Advising the group is Mike McCormack. Reginald Geek presides over a Circle K meeting, an organization sponsored by the Bismarck Kiwanis Club. A member takes notes at a meeting in the absence of Secretary Lynn Thomas. Mike McCormack, advisor of the Circle K Club, clarifies a question raised by an individual. Policing the parking lot is a continuing project for Circle K. Their effort in parking regulations helps the students and college to save money by not having to invest in full-time police enforcement. Circle K has been involved in numerous other activities. They have sponsored several large dances featuring big name bands, and also gave tours during the Open House of the BJC Student Union in November. In addition Circle K helped organize two Campus Blood Drives for Bismarck Blood Services. Linda Schoch, Vice-President, expresses her personal opinion about an issue.

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Paul Bodmer’s Alma Mater is tNDSU. where he obtained both a Bachelor of Science degree and Master of Arts degree. Mr. Bodmer also taught at NDSU, as wellasWishek Public High School, and the Wells County Agricultural and Technical School before joining BJC’s English Department in 1969. Mr. Bodmer and his wife, Judith, have one child. Mrs. Nancy Olsen has been instructing English courses at BJC since 1964. She graduated from the Christian College for Girls with an A.A.M. degree and went on to Syracuse University where she received a B.S. degree. Mrs. Olsen also attended the Eastman School of Music. Mr. and Mrs. Olsen and their two sons enjoy the company of their two dogs.

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GOLDEN Z Mrs. Lois Engler, an advisor, helps during the potluck supper prepared by Golden Z to initiate and honor new members and officers. With Golden Z’s purpose Growth Through Service, the club started the new year with election of officers. They were President Marla Anderson, Vice-President Kathy Engelhard. Secretary Barb Holwegner, Treasurer Lori Kopp, and Reporters Sharon Boschee and Kathy Engelhard. Advisors were Mrs. Lois Engler, Ms. Patty Plews, and Mrs. Barbara Egan. An old-time dance sponsored by Golden Z was the first dance of the year on campus. Two bake sales were among projects for the year and were successful in raising money. Some other activities that Golden Z has participated in are Homecoming and distributing Muscular Dystrophy canisters to business establishments. In October they held a potluck supper honoring the initiation of new members and installation Reporter Sharon Boschee leaves no page unturned as she types an article about the club's latest activities. Elected President for the 1974-75 school year by fellow Golden A members, Marla Anderson finds plenty to do in her line of office. Mavis Schumaier and Marla Anderson busy themselves with one of the club’s many special projects. of new officers. In December Golden Z and Circle K co- sponsored a formal dance entitled “Christmas Fantasy, held at the Student Union. Music was furnished by Bob Peske’s Band, and was enjoyed by all. During the spring Golden Z volunteered their time to work with Easter Seals. The proceeds went for helping those with respiratory diseases. This idea sets the tones for their activities in the bettering of society. Golden Z members gathered art supplies to make Easter bunnies for the children in the Bismarck Hospital. 25