Bismarck State College - Markota Yearbook (Bismarck, ND)

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OFFICE EDUCATION The Office Education Coordinator and Instructor is Mrs. Meredith Baarstad, who has been at BJC for five years. She received both her M.A. and B.A. degrees from the University of North Dakota at Grand Forks. Schools at which she previously taught include Bismarck High School, Valley City State College, and Southern State College in South Dakota. Mrs. Baarstad is also kept busy at home with her two daughters. A former graduate of BJC, she believes that, “it is the best school. Nine years ago, Willard Carter began teaching typing and shorthand here at the college. Previously, he worked as a graduate assistant at UND, where he also received his B.S. and M.S. degrees. His family consists of his wife, Irene, a son, Darren, and twins, Cory and Carrie. Mr. Carter feels that BJC is a fast growing institution of higher learning in the state which makes it an exciting place to be.” Key Punch operation is taught by Mrs. Yvonne Peters. She is a graduate of Bismarck High School and the Automation Institute of Minneapolis, Minnesota. She has been an instructor at BJC for five years. Mrs. Peters and her husband, Roger, have one son, Brian. Mrs. Rae Bloom graduated from Minot State College and the University of North Dakota, where she received her Master of Science degree. She has been teaching office education at BJC for eight years. Before coming here, Mrs. Bloom taught at several high schools, the Crippled Children's School at Jamestown, and the UND branch at Ellendale. She and her husband have five children. When asked how BJC compares with other colleges, she stated that the “education provided is rated high. However, the students need more enthusiasm, loyalty, and school spirit, which is something they need to work at themselves, rather than expect someone else to provide.” 26

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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

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Mrs. Irene Tschider graduated from the University of North Dakota with a Master of Science degree. She has enjoyed teaching at BJC for eight years and thinks ifcompares very well with other schools.” Mr. and Mrs. Tschider have one daughter and two sons. The newest member of the Office Education Staff is David Peterson. Before he began teaching at BJC two years ago, he taught at Tappen and Sentinel Butte, North Dakota. He graduated from Minot State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree and went on to UND where he obtained his Master of Science Degree. Mr. Peterson and his wife, Diane, have two sons, Darrick and Dane, and one daughter, Demeryce. The Clerical Cluster Coordinator is Mr. Jeffery Auch. Mr. Auch is a graduate of Dickinson State College with a B.S. degree. He taught at Killdeer High School in 1966 and at Bismarck High School from 1966 to 1969. He joined the faculty at BJC in 1972 and finds that it is a growing, progressive school with a friendly warm atmosphere.” Mr. Auch and his wife, Joani, reside in Ponderosa Village in Bismarck. In 1973, Mrs. Donna Addington began to instruct students under the Clerical Cluster program here. She feels that the size of BJC offers many advantages which include personal attention, opportunities to participate, and student fellowship. Mrs. Addington attended BJC and graduated with a B.A. degree from Macalaster College. She and her husband, Mark, have two children, Tim and Devany. 27