Jefferson College - Vikon Yearbook (Hillsboro, MO)

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Dennis Gillespie: The Iron Horse Dennis Gillespie, a 6'3 freshman from Bloomfield, Missouri, is majoring in business administration. After grad- uation from jefferson College, Denny plans to transfer to Southeast Missouri State College. Denny, alternating between center and forward, is the work horse of the Viking squad. Under the basket, he supplies a great part of the Vikings, scoring punch and rebounding power. He supplements his work under the bucket with a highly accurate fall- away shot. Denny evaluates college ball as being much rougher than high school ball and is looking forward to another good season next year. Larry Jackson: The Lonky Bocirdsmon The son of a serviceman, Larry jackson has been a globe trotter from birth. He has been around the world and enjoyed life in the Phillipines most. Larry majors in business ad- ministration and plans to transfer to New Mexico State University. For the Vikings, Larry has helped supply the height needed against the too-often taller opponents. At six-four, Larry grabs more than his share of rebounds, scores valuable tip-ins, and supplements his assets with an out- side jump shot. At Hannibal, Larry came off the bench to help spark a Viking over-time victory.

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Donny Gaines: The Restless Rook Danny Gaines, a five-eleven guard from Bloomfield, Missouri, intends to major in education at Southeast Mis- souri State College after his gradua- tion from jefferson College. Danny finds the jefferson curriculum tough, psychology under Mr. Schultz is his favorite subject. Danny says that he tries to special- ize in defense and that he plays his best under pressure on foreign courts. Beyond his defensive skill, Danny ups the Viking score with jump shots from either side, and his speed fre- quently sets him up for easy lay-ups. Viking fans can look for Danny on next year's squad. Bob Gartner: The Swift Defender Bob Gartner, a Hve-ten guard from Hillsboro, is majoring in engineering and intends to transfer to Rolla School of Mines next year. In spite of his predominantly scientific interest, Bob especially enjoys his psychology class and thinks Mr. Freisinger is his most interesting teacher. Bob enjoys college ball for its su- perb organization and tough competi- tion. On the floor he plays a sticky defensive game and specializes in out- side jump shots. Bob has been es- pecially impressed this year by the spirit of the small, scrappy Viking squad.

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Steve Johnson: Tim Morting: The Mighty Giant-Sloyer The Relaxed Perfectionist Steve johnson, a freshman from Monett, Missouri, is an honor student in education. Steve says he appreciates jefferson College for its academic ex- cellence. English Composition II with Mr. Galbraith is Steve's favorite sub- ject. On the court, Viking opponents of- ten find that they have underestimated Steve. Standing 5'11,', Steve enjoys playing under the baskett and more often than not wins the battle of the rebound. Tenacious on defense, Steve adds to the Viking score with jump shots from the corner and hard-earned layups underneath. ln evaluating the Viking accomplishments, Steve says, 'fWe have come a long way since last fallf' Tim Marting, a high school all American in basketball from Ritenour, Missouri, is majoring in physical therapy and carried nineteen hours the second semester. Tim is most interested in his biology course at college and finds that study fills up most of his spare time. Tim is one of the Vikings, twin terrors of the backcourt. His favorite shot is the jump shot OH a defense- confusing fake. His accuracy from out- side spreads the opponents, defense, setting up easy shots from underneath. Tim, however, sees his future in base- ball. He has been drafted by the Detroit Tigers and expects to sign with them in May.