Jefferson College - Vikon Yearbook (Hillsboro, MO)

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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.

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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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Jock Morrison: Ron White: The Strong-Handed Hustler The Pesty Scropper Six-two jack Morrison added his talents to the Viking squad the second semester. A graduate of Northwest High School at House Springs, .jack lives at home with his parents and his dog, Flitter. He majors in art and plans to transfer to Arkansas State next year, On the court, jack uses his track talents to good advantage. Besides speed, he has a pair of quick hands to block shots and steal passes. On of- fense, he specializes in graceful one- handed jumpers from either corner and in backhanded lay-ups. At for- ward, Jack has proved a real asset to the Vikings. Ron White, the Vikings' second backcourt ace, is a major in physical education. After graduation from -lef- ferson College, Ron intends to trans- fer to S.l.U. On the court, Ron teams up with Tim Marting to upset the defense. Ron's favorite shot is a one-handed set from anywhere on the floor, a shot which clicks with amazing regularity. When he can't shoot, Ron sets up plays with his behind-the-back dribble or an accurate pass. Often Ron finds himself alone for an easy lay-up after stealing a pass. Ron also went out for baseball this spring.