Peru State College - Peruvian Yearbook (Peru, NE)

Text from Pages 1 - 136 of the 1977 volume:

, . v. , ■ . i? i - Vflffffisrffl rhr1 4 t i . f. 7j ft • %:)rv I .V i ft .1 «V., . £ ■ 3 TlTf.Vf iflSJP fcJkJ Jf ,s r If «Vs m -wfev. - • 7 .Tv' fg.ur Aioi «t? «k ■� ■ wisTTmI ;r?M; j? U ' • ' ? jXdfta • TV i. “'TT ISIh . ?i3(� itiiu ERU STATE homegrown 1977 homegrown Peru State College Vol. 67 OPENING -2-15 ADMINISTRATION — Administrative Roots 6 FACULTY Trunk of Experience —22 DIVISIONS — Branching Out —34 INVOLVEMENT— 78 Leaves - A Student Season CLASSES Enrollment —128 NEWS AND OPINION --153 An Overview OOTS Past, Present, Future A continuing story of Peru State’s heritage — present — and future The history of Peru State Col- lege is one rich in tradition and history. From the time the first class began in 1867 to the pres- ent, Peru has undergone many alterations but it has always been consistent, in its reputation as a fine academic institution. The town itself did not receive a-Post Office until 1867. but served as a business area for steamboat travel in the 1850's for the original town of Mt. Vernon. Mt. Vernon, founded where the present cemetery is located, failed as a town due to inaccessi- bility to the river. Seven years before Nebraska achieved statehood, a school of higher education was planned but the country was engaged in a Civil War, delaying the idea. In the summer of 1867, the Nebraska legislature passed an act calling for a State Normal school, to train teachers. J. M. McKenzie of Pawnee City was hired as the first principal, and a class of 32 began their formal education at Peru in October. It was the spring of 1870 before George Howard and Annie Moor- head became Peru’s first candi- 2 Continued. . . dates for graduation. Peru struggled in the early years, but steadily grew despite a high turnover of employees. Pern Normal went through no less than eight Presidents, or Principals as they were called in the first 10 years of existence. The campus itself changed radically with the construction, removal, or destruction of build- ings a more frequent thing than today. Peru was Nebraska's most important school at the time, and it was easier to get money from the state. . — The original library boasts approximately 80,000 volumes according to librarian Faye Brandt. Enrollment at Peru has fluctu- ated greatly from that original class of 32. By 1894 the school taught 556 (382 of which were female). Enrollment was at under 300 in the early 1950’s and broke the 1,000 mark in 1965. Today the school claims an enrollment of about 850. (Much of the pro- ceeding material was taken from The Normal on the Hill” by Ernest Longfellow. Continued. . . 3 AMPUS ml $■ Peru’s campus has undergone a lot. of change physically. When school started, there was one building to 60 acres. Today. Peru State governs over 100 acres, and over 20 buildings ranging in age, style, size, and purpose, can be found. The oldest building on campus is the present Health Center. It was constructed in 1889, and along with a library long gone cost $13,000. The Health Center was built originally as a heating plant. The gymnasium was originally intended as a chapel, and was built in 1903 for $43,500. The outmoded structure and its sister the Health Center will both be relieved of duties .pending the approval of the Peru Gym pro- posal. The library now in use was begun in 1906 as a simple story structure. It was added to in 1911, with much of the second floor going to classroom space. The whole building was remod- eled in 1963. The Administration Building was built in 1910 for $40,000 and- is still in heavy use today. How- ever, much of the original build- Contintued. . . 4 of 1000 OAKS ing was built for classes, and today only one classroom remains. T. J. Majors Hall, also called the Education Building, was con- structed in 1917 and cost a ''whopping” (at that time) $100,000. This was regarded as one of the finest buildings of its kind in the Midwest. Eliza Morgan Hall, the girls' dormitory, was constructed in 1929. It has undergone several changes, but still serves as the social hub of Peru State. Morgan girls have the reputation of being the ''do'ers” on campus. Morgan Halls opposite, Delzell Hall, was built in 1938 to house the male populace. The beautiful Fine Arts build- ing was built in 1966. The most recent construction involved cre- ation of the Centennial Complex in 1967. Now, Pern State is involved in trying to get a new gym Health center. When this story was writ- ten, the project was still going through the legislature. This important project will have much affect on Peru State’s future. Continued. . 5 A Beginning Native of Scotland founder of Normal Mr. and Mrs. (Charlotte Burch) John Marshall McKenzie, a few years before they died in Stock- ton, Cal. Mr. McKenzie, native of Scotland, established the private school in Peru, in 1866, from which grew Peru State College. From Ben Swenson, recreational director for the city of Stockton, Calif., and annual donor of the Ben Swenson award to the most outstanding athlete at Peru State College come some interesting information about the man who actually conceived the idea, of what became Pent Normal. He was John Marshall McKenzie, who founded a school at Peru in what was described as an abandoned saloon building. The institution flour- ished and in due course became Peru Normal whose genesis in 1867 ante- dates the University of Nebraska and probably was the first college for teacher training west of the Missouri river. McKenzie was bom in Glasgow, Scotland, in 1830. His family emi- grated to New York when he was two years old. His father drove the first engine over the Illinois Central tracks in the Midwest. At nine, the son, and his mother and four brothers and sisters were left alone. The youth attended school in Poultney, Vermont for a year. After teach- ing one year he entered Jonesville Academy in New York and did janitor work to pay tuition fees. After a period at Union college, McKenzie came west and taught in Upper Iowa College. The Administration at Peru State today bears little resem- blance to its earliest forefathers. The first administration at Peru also comprised the first faculty, as Initial Principal (the earliest prototype of the President) J. M. McKenzie and his wife Char- lotte , also taught all courses. The administration at Peru suf- fered from a high turnover rate in those initial years. McKenzie lasted until 1870, when he moved on to State Superintendent of Schools. He was succeeded by a procession of principals. Between 1871 and 1877, the school was led by no less than seven administrators. There have been 19 presidents in the 110 year history of Peru State Peru Normal. Some, such as James W. Crabtree (who served from 1904 thru 1910) attended classes at Peru. The President’s home, located across the street from the north border of the campus, was built, for President J. W. Crabtree in 1892. At the end of Crabtree's term, he sold the house to the incoming president, who did the same to his successor. It was Continued. . . 6 The Inauguration of Douglas W. Pearson as President of Peru State College at Two O’Clock Saturday, April27,1974 years before the state bought the building for the college presi- dent, but this fine showcase home has been in the hands of the topmost administrator since it was built, and today Dr. Douglas Pearson, his wife, and two chil- dren call the 85-year old struc- ture home. For longevity. President Wal- ter R. Pate holds the record. He served the college from 1923 through 1946. Dr. Pate was replaced by Dr. William Nicho- las. Nicholas is best remembered as the President who was mur- dered in his office. In 1950, psychology professor Barney Baker, possibly angered over his release after 20 years of service to Peru, went into the Administration Building and shot Nicholas and another administra- tor. Baker then went home and committed suicide. President Neal Goman served the college from 1951 to 1973. He retired in 1973 due to failing health and now lives in Auburn. President Pearson now holds the reigns and is helping Peru State rebuild and look toward the future. Continued. 7 RUNKof A Faculty The Faculty at Peru State Col- lege has always been one of the finest around. The college pride has been, traditionally, turning out quality teachers, and to turn out quality teachers, they them- selves must be properly trained. Peru State graduates can today be. found in various teaching pos- itions throughout the Midwest, especially in Nebraska. A pro- spective teacher coming from Peru State stands an excellent chance of gaining a job, because of the excellent reputation Peru has built. The first instructors at Peru were Principal J. W. McKenzie and his wife. They taught courses in Math, Chemistry, Natural Science, Latin, Rhetoric, Gram- mar, History, and Geography. Another teacher was added in 1868, and the faculty slowly built itself to align itself with the numbers of students. The college takes great pride in its faculty student ratio, which stands today at approximately 1 17. The faculty grew from two in 1867 to 20 by 1902 to 45 present. Peru used to also furnish a graduate school to people select- Continued. . . 8 EXPERIENCE ing a Master's Degree, but it was dropped due to insufficent partic- ipation some time ago. Some semblance of organiza- tion was begun in 1904 when President lames Crabtree started naming division heads. They are called Division Chairman today. Presently, there are six divi- sions at Peru State. They include the Humanities Division, chaired by John Barrett: Natural Science, chaired by Albert Brady: Physical Education, headed by Jerry Joy: Education, chaired by Mickey Land; Applied Arts, chaired by Dr. Lester Russell: and Perform- ing Arts, chaired by Leland Sher- wood. In 1921, Peru switched to a four year system, the standard term today. The school also offered the Master’s program in the beginning of the four year program. Today, Peru State has a good system of four and two year pro- grams. Bachelor Degrees can now be earned in a wide range of fields. The Division Chairman have been named on page 8 and 9 for each division. Continued. RANCHING Divisions: Departments Of what significance is Peru State to some of these leaders of the schools faculty. Dr. Mickey Lee Land, chair- man of the Education depart- ment, feels that Peru has Something over the other col- leges Is the individualized atten- tion and the small classes. 1 don't think the students here realize how fortunate they are as far as access to instructors. As far as development of the department is concerned, we have plans to update the psychol- ogy curriculum, and revitalize our elementary and secondary education programs. We would also like to add some more courses to the ones we have.'' As for the advantages of a Peru education, I would say that in the future when our students go out to teach they will be as well prepared as graduates of any other College or University any- where .'' Dr. Lester Russell graduated from PSC in 1951 with a Bache- lor's degree. Dr. Russell is head of the Applied Arts division. When asked about the advan- 10 Continued. . . tages of Peru State over other schools he said, Some of the advantages PSC has over other schools Is the dedicated staff, who are concerned with the development of the individual student. PSC has a long list of recognized excellence in educa- tion. The faculty and students have a much belter rapport here than at other Colleges and Uni- versities.” When asked about plans he has for the Applied Arts division he stated, Some plans I'd like to see instigated in the Applied Arts department would be expansion in the power and Auto Mechanics area. I'd also like to see more extensive programs in plastics and electronics, which of course would entail additional staff members and equipment.” With a dedicated group of Division chairmen Peru State College’s future is indeed bright. The Roots of Peru State Peru Normal will live on and on and on . . . JP Continued. . . EAVES Why PSC? Where is PSC? What is PSC? Peru State College is what, and where is approximately 12 miles NE of Auburn, Nebraska. Why PSC is the question which many students have asked them- selves, but the answer doesn't come unless the students speak for themselves. Michael Hall of Falls City, Nebraska likes Peru State because of its inexpensive tuition and closeness to home. He stayed because, The people I've met here have become a part of me and I a pan of them. Through this exchange, all have expanded themselves. For this reason, I hold my years at PSC my most valuable.” Another PSC student chose the college because it's away from the hustling noise of the city. Bob Beboute also cited the beauty of the campus year round, and the friendliness of the 'teachers that are ready to assist you with any problem almost any time of the day. The campus is beautiful and the view of the surrounding Missouri River bottomlands is just as 12 Continued. a Student Season Impressive. If you feel like leav- ing the campus behind, Indian Cave State Park Is 3600 acres of fine timber for romping. And its only 17 miles Southwest of Peru! However aesthetic, the park isn't the college, and it's the college where the people are. The People.who attend PSC make it what it is. The faculty, who provide ''interest in the student . . . and according to Stephen Lewis, are ”. . , the best asset this college has . . The majority of people who attend PSC cite the closeness of the people to the administration, faculty, and each other as one of the main reasons for attending the college. Steve Neeman said It’s easier to meet people than at the Uni- versity. And being close to home, I can go home whenever I want.” And Home is where PSC is. PSC is a place where ”. . . you're not a number; you're you!” Being able to express your own point of view about a problem and have people listen is impor- tant. PEOPLE LISTEN AT PERU STATE. Continued. . . 13 ATER— A Drought Flood, or Tranquility? Peru State College has come a long way since books were pen- ned. Our world hardly resembles itself of 110 years ago; and truly, if the first two graduates of Peru State, Anne Moorhead and George Howard, were to step on campus In 1977, they would be shocked at Peru. The third oldest existing col- lege west of the Missouri has rid- den all the ups and downs that could be expected of such an important and often controversial institution. And the college, thanks to some very important friends and some very hard work- ing and crafty college employees 14 Continued. . . « has always struggled to hang on. Peru State has endured fires, floods, a great depression, and drought, and every other known natural disaster native to south- east Nebraska. It is unfortunate that Peru State finds its greatest threat not in the whims of nature, but in the whims of peo- ple. Hopefully, too, the town of Peru itself will help Peru State grow and prosper. The history of Peru is the history of Peru's col- lege - and without one, the other must surely cease to exist. Peo- ple of Peru your college needs YOU. End 15 I1 DMINISTRATIVE Among the values of a college education are the associations with fellow students and faculty members. - Neal S. Gamon President 1951-1973 Printed in 1957 PERUVIAN yearbook. 16 ROOTS During the summer of 1977 Dr. Douglas took a vote of confidence from the Peru State faculty. Following the fatal count. Dr. Pearson, President of the College since April 24, 194 stepped down via res- ignation. During this period enroll- ment had stablized, the budget doubled, and the new health-gymnasium building was approved by the legislature. Chadron Vice-President, Dr. Larry A. Tangeman was appointed the 22nd Presi- dent of Peru State College, October 28, 1977. Dr. Tangeman was selected from a field which started at 130 candidates. Dr. Tangeman Appointed October 28,1977 ‘‘A challenge” and a new adventure, were two rea- sons Tangeman gave for accepting the position. Dr. Tangeman is no new- comer to the ranks of the college presidency. He served as acting president of Chadron State College while President Edwin Nel- son was called upon to work for the Board of Trus- tees from 1973-75. He received his bachelor’s degree in English and Social Science at the Uni- versity of Nebraska in 1954, and received his master’s degree also at UN-L. Dr. Tangeman has had much success during his career in the teaching field and is highly respected in Nebraska as an educator. He is currently president elect of the Nebraska Asso- ciation of Colleges for teacher Education. In 1964 he went to Dacca, Bangledesh where he was professor and con- sultant at the University of Dacca. Tangeman and his wife, Corinne have three chil- dren, John, 21, Jane, 19, and Lara, 2. During Peru State Col- lege's 110 year existence the school has had 21 dif- ferent head administrators. See the opening for a history of Administrative roots at Peru State. 21 different leaders lead. 17 RESIDENT Pearson Dr. Barrett Vice-President for Academic affairs Dr. Stewart Vice-President for Administration New 1977-78 President Dr. Larry Tangeman Dr. Tangeman says he likes a challenge. 21 22 Peru State opened the 1977- 78 year by adding 10 new faculty and staff members. This was the most the college added in several years. Added were Robert Gilliland, Anthony M. Rizzi, Robert Pettit, Susan Ellen Gladstone, David Pippert, Ruthe Lachelt, Nancy Emerson, Shari Hoelker, Richard Muth, and James A. Harney. The college is especially fond of its student-teacher ratio of approximately 18 to 1. The fac- ulty takes pride that the students are not just a number like they are at some larger institutions where the teacher-student ratio is much higher. 10 new faculty members added Each semester the students are asked to evaluate the teach- ers in their department. “We are paying our money to be taught a particular subject and the teacher evaluation system helps the students to be able to tell fac- ulty teachers about their weak- nesses and strengths,” said Mr. Koso, Falls City, Nebraska Soph- omore. The Faculty Association is a very helpful body in the college, since it helps through discussion to strengthen the curriculum. It also helps the faculty to become acquainted and to become friends. During 1977 the Natural Sci- ence Division changed division chairmanship. Turning over the reigns was Albert Brady to the new head David Pippert, who started teaching at Peru State in 1977. The other five departments saw the same division chairmen. John Barrett heads the Humani- ties Division, Jerry Joy the Physi- cal Education Division, Mike Land the Education Division, Leland Sherwood the Performing Arts Division, Dr. Lester Russell, the Applied Arts Division. Through the continuing efforts of these division heads Peru State College hopes to con- tinue to grow and prosper and continue to develop quality teachers, for which it has been noted throughout Nebraska. Its increase in faculty and staff in the areas such as Auto Mechan- ics, Plastics, Power Mechanics, and the Industrial Arts field will keep Peru State abreast of the continuing needs of Nebraska and America. student evaluation helpful 1. Cal Bone, M.S. Oklahoma State 1976 — Present Assistant Professor of Education. John Barrett M.A. University of Northern Colorado, 1972 — Present. HEAD OF DIVISION OF HUMANITIES Albert Brady Russell Beldin M.S. Mankadto State 1970 — Present. Professor of Business 2. Evertt Browning, M.S. Kansas State University 1969 — Present. M.A. University of South Dakota 1957 — Present. Professor of Biological Science Instructor of English and Journalism 24 1. Edward Camealy. PhD. University of Colorado, 2. Mr. Jim De Mers, Ed. S. 1960 — Present. Professor University of Arkansas of Vocal Music Professor of Education 3. Dr. Royal Eckart, University of Nebraska, Ph. D. 1975 — Present. Assistant Professor of Speech, Theatre, and Mass Communications Esther Divney 4. David Edris, D.M.A. University of Missouri 1974 — Present. Professor of Music Ed. D University of Northern Colorado 1975 — Present. Professor of Education 25 1. Arlene Fell, M.S. Kearney State College 1974 — Present Instructor of Home Economics j Thomas Fitzgerald Pamela Gere Ed. D.University of Nebraska, 1967 — Present. M.A. University of Northern Iowa, 1976 — Present. Instructor of Music Assistant Professor of Physical Education Paul Fell M.S. Kearney State 1975 — Present. Instructor of Art 2. Patricia Gilbert, M.A. University of Northern Iowa, 1976 — Present. Instructor of Physical Education 26 1. Richard Gulizia, Ed. D. University of Nebraska, 1974 — Present. Assistant Professor of Education 2. John Hahn, M.A. University of Minnesota, 1968 — Present. Associate Professor of Political Science. Jack Hamilton M.S. Pittsburg State University, 1972 — Present. Assistant Professor of Business Education 3. Fredrick Hamann, M.S. Kansas State College, 1973 — Present. Assistant Professor of Science. 27 1. Wreathea Hicks M.A. Emporia State College, 1968 — Present Assistant Professor of English Dr. James Harney Ph.D Northern Illinois University Assistant Professor of Speech and Drama Shari Hoelker B.S. Wayne State M.S. Northwest Missouri 1977 — Present. Instructor of Physical Education 2. Dee Jarvis, M.E. Colorado State Univ., 1948 — Present Associate Professor of Industrial Arts 28 Jerry Joy M.S. Northwest Missouri State, 1975 — Present. Instructor of Physical Education HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Chairman of Physical Education Dr. Mike Land Ph.D. Texas A M, 1976 — Present. Associate Professor of Education Chairman of Education Division 1. Danny Kennett, M.S.B. Kansas Sate College 1974 — Present Instructor of Business 2. Marlene Joy M.S. Northwest Missouri State University 1976 — Present. Director of Women’s Athlet- ics Ruthe Lachelt M. Ed. Saint Cloud State 1977 — Present. Instructor of Education 3. Paul Kruse, M.S. Emporia Kansas State College 1969 — Present. Instructor of Library Science Director of Instructional Media Center. 29 William Lanclis In Memory -1977 Ed.D. Univesity of Nebraska 1972-1977 1. Stanley McCaslin, M.S. Cali- fornia Institute of Technology, 1971 — Present, Director of Data Processing. Associate Professor of Education Lyle McKercher M.S. University of Iowa 1959-Present Associate Professor of Mathematics Robert Lewellan, M.S. North- west Missouri State, 1972- Present Assistant Professor of Busi- ness Administration. Dr. Daryl Long, Ph.D.University of Nebraska, 1967-Present. Associate Pro- fessor of Science. 30 Paul Read M.S. Northwest Missouri State, 1976 — Present. Instructor of Physical Education. 1. John Pardeck M.A. Central Missouri State 1974 — 1977, Instructor of Social Work. Robert Pettit M.S. State University of New York, 1977 — Present. 2. Michael McKibbion M.S. University of Wisconsin, 1975 — Present Instructor of Industrial Arts. 3. Ervin Pitts, Ed. D. University Of Missouri. 1964 — Present Professor of Physical Educa- tion. Instructor of Industrial Arts. 1. Dr. Lester Russell, Ph.D. University of Nebraska at Lincoln, 1956 — Present Professor of Industrial Arts; Chairman of Applied Arts division. Anthony Rizzi Ph.D, Purdue University 1 977 — Present. Jack Scamahorn M.A. Central State Univ. Instructor of Physical Education Wrestling Coach Assistant Professor of Business. 2. Steven Quade, M.B.A. Mankato State Univ. 1976 — 1977 Instructor of Business. 3. Dr. George Schottenhamel, Ph.D University of Illinois, 1957 — Present. Professor of History and Social Science. 32 Jack Stewart 1. Dr. Leland Sherwood, Ed. D Indiana University, 1963 — Present. Professor of Art Chairman of Division of Performing Arts. 2. Scott Williams, M. A. Arizona State University, 1966 - Present Assistant Professor of Geog- raphy. M.S., University of South Dakota 1975-Present Instructor of Physical Education Head Basketball Coach Evan VanZant M.A., University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1961 — Present Associate Professor of Education Director of Student Teaching Dr. Gilbert Wilson D.M.A., University of Missouri — KC, 1957 — Present. Professor of Instrumental Music Diretor of Musical Activities. Mary Ruth Wilson M.A. Peru State College, 1973 — Present. Assistant Professor of Speech Director of Continuing Education. Ms. Tudor Secretary John Billings Admissions Counselor Ardie Chapin Admissions Peggy Groff Secretary Ms. Hamann President Secretary Mary Lou Allgood Admissions 34 i 35 Cary 11 Ubben Secretary Nancy Reeves Secretary Virginia Miller Ruth Gottula Admissions Counselor Mr. Paul Stubbe Student Affairs Marge Coulter I.A. Secretary Bradley Hall Admissions Director John Jacobsen Business Jeannie Jones Bookstore Manager Kelly Liewer Ed.D. University of Nebraska Donald Miller M.S. Kansas State University Guy L. Rosenberg Ph.D. University of Iowa Dr. Myron Apilado Ed.D. University of South Dakota Counseling Psychology Applied Arts 38 Due to the increased enroll- ment in the Applied Arts divi- sion Peru State has had to upgrade its equipment to meet the demand, according to head Dr. Lester Russell. Two new staff members were added to take up the teaching load. Added were Dr. Rizzi and Mr. Robert Pet- tit in the Industrial Arts Department. The division has expanded its program to include Auto Mechanics, new courses in Computer programming, and Plastics. Auto Mechanics has expanded its program to include weekend workshops. These workshops are of par- ticular importance according Two new staffers added Russell to Mr. Pettit since they teach the student about problems which can arise in specific areas related to Auto Mechanics, such as Carbara- tion. Emissions Controls, Electronic Ignitions, and Air Conditioning. The Plastics Department has invested in new molds to upgrade its program offer- Auto Mechanics expands with workshops. ings. This is especially impor- tant due to the increasing importance of plastic prod- ucts in our society. The Plastics Department is headed by Mr. Michael Me Kibbin. New color equipment was bought in 1977 to upgrade the Photography Department headed by Mr. Dee Jarvis, who is due to retire in 1978. This equipment includes a color analyzer, and some new camera equipment. The Home Economics Department no longer offers a degree program although they still have five classes ofered each semester taught by Arlene Fell. Dr. Russell said the Division is planning on expanding its programs in the coming years in Power Mechanics, Auto Mechanics, and Business Finance. The Power Mechanics department includes all types of combustion engines, including car engines, diesel, mowing machines and com- pressors. Due to the increasing num- ber of problems that are ris- ing daily in the business finance field, Peru State has decided to expand its pro- gram in this area with new programs. The Applied Arts division is 230 Students leads Peru enrollment the biggest division in the col- lege with an enrollment of approximately 230 students. Dr. Russell also said that the enrollment is steady at this time. 39 Divisions: Applied Arts Business Bottom Right: Tom Speight works on computer in Business class. Divisions: Applied Arts 43 Divisions: Applied Arts Industrial A rts Tops: Duane Madison, Industrial Arts major gets ready for class. Bottom LEFT: Mark Knight admires a Peru beauty with a slight grin. Bottom Right: Steve Dunn is ready for anything which comes his way in Industrial Arts class. 44 ranching Education 46 school. I ne educational system has taken a great deal of abuse in the past few years due to the increasingly low scores recorded across the country on the achievement tests. The Education Department has achieved many goals over the past two years according to Dr. Mike Land. The Elementary Education program has been strengthened as well as in secondary teaching. Our phsychology program has also been improved. Due to many new openings, special education is an expand- ing field, with many students entering special education. Dr. Land added that number of majors in Education has increased substantally in the last few years, and suggests that the department will remain fairly sta- ble in years to come. Upgrading of program a reality at Peru Peru State College is trying to remedy this problem by upgrad- ing its early training program to weed out potential teachers who National Council for Teacher Education accredited program last fall For many years the Education department has been one of the strongest departments in the might find that teaching is not for them. This is done by stress- ing observation in the classroom early in the program. This allows the potential teacher to evaluate if he or she really wants to pur- sue the rewarding but demand- ing career of teaching our chil- dren. By implementing this philosophy, the school feels that only teachers who want to really teach will end up in the future classrooms. Discipline in the classroom has also become an increasing problem due to America's decay- ing moral values and home life environment. To combat this problem the school is starting to emphasize the role of the teacher and administrator in keeping order in the classroom to possibly curb this increasingly potent problem. In a recent 1978 survey done by the National Discipline a real problem. Education Association it was learned that over 65 per cent of the nations' schools have an atmosphere of violence in the classroom, an element that is becoming a real problem. Peru State is helping solve this prob- lem. Divisions Education Bottom Right: Tom Henn demonstrates his child ego state. 48 49 Divisions: Education Psychology 50 I 51 Ranching Humanities 52 Classroom teaching is the most important aspect of the Humanities Division according to the head John Barrett. “The division is not con- cerned with the frills. We are mainly concerned with teaching.” said Mr. Bar- rett. One of the highlights of the year in this division is the literary magazine “Sift- ing Sands, an annual pub- lication containing the best poems, short stories, and themes from the Language Arts department. The annual “Silas Sum- mers writing contest win-, ners are printed in “Sifting Sands.” The division is at a period of stability in growth and it is hoped that the new gym and expanding of the college will bring in an influx of new blood into the division. Mr. Barrett said he hopes to increase the staff in the area of Social Work, and Sociology, since they lost a position with the res- ignation of John Pardeck, and since they hope for an increase in Student interest in this field. 53 Divisions: Humanities History 55 Divisions: Natural Science 56 57 Divisions: Humanities Language Top Left: Aaron Larson works on lighting board for a drama production. Top Right: Players act out a scene in the spring of 1977 play, Electra. Bottom: Aaron Larson, left, and Rob Me Kercher, middle, act out a scene in “A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum. 58 59 □ □ ranching Natural Science 60 In any college the Natural Sci- ence department is important since most students are required to take some sort of science and math in order to graduate. The Natural Science depart- ment is headed by a new man this year in Dr. Pippert. The Science and Math depart- ments offer four year degrees in preparatory science and teacher education. A pre-professional program is also available to Peru State Stu- dents. Dr. Pippert feels that the pre-professional program is expanding due to greater emphasis on the health care field, especially on the Medical level. It is becoming increasingly important for the school to con- tinue to expand this phase of the program since there is still a shortage of qualified people in all phases of the medical field. The rural towns in Nebraska and around the country are hurt- ing for qualified medical person- nel!. Recently a report on CBS reported on Ponca, Nebraska and its quest for a full time doc- tor. They raised the money to train a former Vietnamese man to take over their medical needs. It was both rewarding for the community and the man. Peru Stafe with its expanding emphasis on pre-professional fields will add to the number of qualified individuals that are admitted to the many medical schools available in Nebraska at Omaha and Lincoln. This is a responsibility which this oldest of the Nebraska colleges doesn't take lightly. The department is also involved in many projects including a newly devised. Energy Day, and the installation of a computer for the use of stu- dents in the Science Building. Since we now live in a computer age it is becoming increasingly important that our schools implement programs dealing with computer technology. In order for the college to continue to grow this computer was a necessity. Mr. Brady is working on Computer added in Science plants and small animals. All of these improvements are part of the departments goals to provide expanding opportunities Greenhouse Improvements on Process to Peru State College stu- dents. Dr. Pippert Takes Over the adaptation of the green- house into a study center for Divisions: Natural Science Biology Divisions: Natural Science Chemistry 65 Divisions: Natural Science 66 67 Math Divisions: Natural Science Top: Ann Fitzgerald, and Denise Menke work on problems in Math class. Bottom: Kevin Mabie points to problem during a Calculus class. 68 “Bl 69 70 71 Divisions: Performing Arts Art 72 73 Divisions: Performing Arts Music Top Left: Peru State College sponsored many activities such as this chorus clinic for local high schools. Top Right: Senior Student takes time out of a busy schedule to chat with a professor. Bottom: 1977 Concert Band. 74 75 ranching Physical Education 76 « 77 Divisions Physical Education Top Left: Dave Stemper, and unidentified player, jump for ball during Intramural play. Top Left: Arnie Johnson, and Steve Speas loose ball in Intramural play. Bottom: Randy Platt, kneels during Intramural Tennis play. 79 Divisions: Physical Education Recreation 80 81 eaves a student look 82 a student season Peru State College has changed drastically over the sometimes stormy seasons duing its growth from the first college in Nebraska to the pres- ent enrollment of approximately 750 students. But one thing that has not changed is the acceptance of the student body in its high regard of this institution as a very per- sonal school with a penchant for personal contact with its student body. The administration has changed over the past two Student interests still no. 1 at Peru years but the philosophy of a school for student interests is still number one on the minds of all administration and faculty. It has been noted in these pages that Peru State has evolved through hard times, that there is still much apathy aboundinn within its halls. But one thing is sure, enroll- ment is higher than ever, pro- grams are being evaluated and improved, and the administra- tion and One thing is for sure; enrollment is up. . .etc. faculty are changing the image of this sometimes called “suit- case college to a college of doers. This can be noted in the change in the admissions mate- rials which are now being distrib- uted around the country. Started by Brad Hall two years ago and with the continuing help of the new admissions director Dr. Muth the college is trying to increase the college's number one resource, its students. As a student at this college it might be to your benefit to drop by the administration building sometime and take a look at the admissions items now being used. The athletic director, Mr. Joy, is putting the joy back into. . . Joy puts joy back into sports. college athletics at Peru. With the continuing success of these programs as well as the continuing goal of making things better for the students it will truly be a college where the stu- dents are number ONE. The student season will be bright with the help of all. 83 Involvement Fall Joy is back in football 1976-77 Jkf': ' ' ’V t •,£' ' ,r.v • .,: : v . Far Bottom Left: Bernard Johnson makes the catch during one of the Peru State home games. Far Bottom Left: Mark Fletcher releases the ball as onrushing opponent comes down on him. r PSC OPP 6 Midland 14 21 Tarkio 14 13 Huron 25 17 Nebraska Wes. 3 14 Benedictine 6 0 Chadron 26 6 Bethany 14 42 Culver St. 14 36 Northwestern Iowa 6 6 5 Doane 35 5J i Girls’ volleyball improves to 19-7 in 1978 Above Left: Coach Pat Gilbert looks on during action at College of Saint Mary. Above Right: Danell Warner goes up to block a shot against College of Saint Mary. Far Right: The Peru State team after their first victory against College of Saint Mary. L to R: Julie Hartman, Danelle Warner, Julie Brinkman, Deb Kuncl Cindy Harmon, Diane Armknecht. Far Bottom: Laura Pollman prepares to hit the ball in volleyball contest. 1977 Results 19-7 College of Saint Mary Doane Northwest Miss. Midland College Tarkio Concordia Dana College of Saint Mary Nebraska Wes. Concordia Creighton Won Lost Kearney X X Hastings X Dana X Wayne Doane X X Tarkio X Creighton X College of Saint Mary X Nebraska Wes. X Chadron X Midland Doane X Kearney X 19 7 88 Involvement Fall “Look at the blanks on that freshman.99 Mark Lucas Apple Jack Bowl and. . . The Belle of Brownville Far Top Left: Bernard Geschke and unidentified student accept trophy for Apple Jack Bowl win. Far Bottom Left: Mime entertainer rests after a performance on the Peru State Campus. Or does he? Far Bottom Right: Group of faculty members taking it easy at the Bob Inn. Top Left: Fredricka Minton, Ed Bolton, Smokey, Boston, and Tammy Gentry, take time out for a drink at the Belle of Brownville. Top Right: When will the snake say Bud? 91 Involvement Fall Dribble drive nets new Gym. . . Far Top: Senator Nelson Merz from Richardson County throws ball during the basketball dribble campaign. Far Bottom: State Senator Cal Carsten holds the ball before presentation is made to Governor J. J. Exon at the Nebraska State Capitol in Lincoln. Standing beside Governor Exon is State Senator Nelson Merz. Above: A group of students enjoy themselves during a picnic after the basketball dribble. pagentry andplays, and football, and. Starting From Far Left: Chug a lug. . OGod. . . You have a headache?. . . And you think I'm dressed funny. 95 Involvement — Winter A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Fourm “Second Time around—Dan Todd “I love you, ” Ron Doeden 96 Electra. . . two plays presented in 1976-77 Far Top Left: Dan Todd and Don Doxon and Rob McKercher, act out a scene in the A Funny Thing Happened the Way to the Forum.-' Far Top Right: Don Doxon, Deb Whitney and Ron Doeden, sing during “A Funny Thing Hap- pened the Way to the Forum.” Far Bottom Left: Rob Me Kercher, and Ronda Crass, act out a scene in Electra ” Far Bottom Right: Roma Dunn, and Stephanie Goodell, in scene fron Electra.'' Above Left:Students rehearse for A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” Above Left: Another scene from A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.” 97 Winter ATTENTION All guests of fW� s room. please. Observe. +be follou ng... Do NOT Z n ANY vAlJA3 .ES To TKiS Boom UNLESS You Kit? THim ON You? PERSONSNtN THtH K£E? AuiAY PRorn THt SuRT. NYTNltf£ CAN St SROKSN, SuRT luiu. ®REX |T. AND 2 fC lM PiNYTuiNfr: He r� AS This thing a3cjt ©RANKING STofF. I Thih . ,t aTims eRem a bad childhood. Che GRSto u?; ul)EaR CIdth55 : that dcVt nvmsa if th6y gst dikty. T3)twat donT nr. ATTCR tF THEY Gtt toAN. SECOND THOUGHT, YOU DOnT HAYff ANY CLOTHES .I c TH« AOovf mAv36 You SETTER rtOT COtYM iN AT AU-. 3y all mSKNS Do not 65D th6 ®uWUt This only rr A ,i -m HuNCAiaft and rntw ia than hEll An� :ct 3C RSS ONS.SlE PcR AnYTHiNS THAT m CHT HA??5N. Clowning to keep warm by -------------------- “One way to keep warm — that's friction. ” Ralph Blevins 98 Far Top Left: ATTENTION: All guests of this room please observe the following. Far Top Right: Burt Harris and Martin Barger invent a new game called “Fall Out Shelter. • Far Bottom Left: Cafeteria management during 1976-77 clown around during a Hawaiian Festi- val. Far Bottom Right: Dave Simmions is caught in the act during a winter day. Top Left: A group of students dance during the Muscualr Dystrophy danceathon Top Right: Student prepares to fight during the annual Peru State smoker. 99 1977-78 is reversal at 14-6 and more 101 Women's Basketball — a 50-50 39 Marymount 67 Nebraska Wes. 57 Iowa Western 34 Midland 57 Doane 58 Chadron 43 Wayne State 50 Creighton • — State Tournament Head Coach — Marlene Joy 1976-77(10-12) 51 Nebraska Wes. 38 Iowa Western 39 Concordia 37 College of St. Mary 42 Dana 43 Highland 50 Doane 54 Highland 61 Chadron 57 Dana 44 Saint Mary 39 Concordia 48 Bethany 102 Proposition —1977 (10-12): Joy in 1978 (9-5) Far Lett Top: Nat Triggs and Nancy Parker start a run up the bleachers during a work- out. Far Top Right: Mary Cotton runs during a women's basketball workout. Top Left: Rip Williamson and Duke Craig skip rope during a workout. Top Right: Betty Hindman dribbles during a workout. 103 1977-78 Women's Basketball 41 Avila 61 68 Nebraska Wes. 45 45 Concordia 50 60 Dana 48 39 Saint Mary 34 35 U. of Colorado 88 55 Chadron 54 39 Lakehead Univ. 73 44 Creighton 42 64 Doane 25 56 Chadron 31 38 Saint Mary . 56 47 Dana 23 64 Hastings 56 Team was 9-5 at press time and were expecting to have an outstanding season. 1977 Baseball — Men’s Northwest Minn. State Northwest Minn. State Bellevue Bellevue Doane Doane Chadron Chadron Kearney Kearney Wayne Wayne Bellevue Bellevue Totals 3-11 Record - ff 1977 Women’s Softball 9 CSM 10 19 CSM 5 10 Neb. Wes. 4 10 Neb. Wes. 6 8 Concordia 4 11 Concordia 10 8 Nebraska Wes. 9 21 Nebraska Wes. 14 2 Concordia 12 7 Concordia 0 1 Benedictine 15 2 Benedictine 20 2 Tarkio 6 0 Tarkoo 6 8 Creighton 3 15 Creighton 11 17 Creighton 18 13 Creighton 3 21 CSM 11 3 Midland Lut. 13 3 ♦Creighton 10 — State Tournament Head Coach: Marlene Joy 3rd AIAW State Tourney Involvement — Spring Students enjoy a sunny spring week day 106 „ . ... iit. '■ ; 7.' • ;• ‘ . J Far Top Left: Becky Niday and unidentified stu- dent look over a paper during a sunny spring day. Far Top Right: Group of students enjoy a lei- surely picnic at a local park. Far Bottom Left: A couple of clowns, clown up during Spring Week. Far Bottom Middle: Svoboda smashes a car dur- ing Spring Week. Far Bottom Right: Roma Dunn takes time to tie a shoe outside of Dr. Myron Apalado’s office. Top Left: A group of Students enjoy a picnic during Spring Week. Top Right: Mrs. Jack Stewart and local mainte- nance man chat during a walk during Spring Week. 107 Involvement — Spring Graduation Highlight of Senior Year 108 Far Top Left: Peg Witty, honor student, gives talk during Graduation ceremonies. addresses the 1977 graduating class during graduation exercises. Far Top Right: Duane Madison receives his dip- loma from Board of Trustee member Ward Reesman. Far Bottom Middle: Eldonna Hazen sings at Commencement. Far Bottom Right: Roland Barrett accepts the Helen Cole Pollard Award. Far Bottom Left: Dr_. Douglas Pearson 109 Gary Allis Karlene Badgett Anna Christensen r Seniors of 1977 eru Lilly Blase Michael Baker Lora Black laymom loeche James Bopp Thomas Budnick Colleen Burger James Cardwell Robert Carter Kenneth Christensen ornos 110 Cory Collins Jeanne Dewald Timothv Collin Alonzo Collins Maureen Duffy Dale Eichenberger Kenneth Fike Donald Doxon Jim Hambright Karen Gress Michael Hall Kelly Gruber Charles Hurley John Herbst Scott Hoegh Ted Harshbarger Thomas Johnson 111 Seniors Tom Jones Joesph Kotnik Gloria Kentopp Gerard Kimball Phyllis Kreutzer Deborah Long Nancy Lohmeier Barbara Lyons Lindia Kull William Martin Mary Miller Duane Madison Donald Martindale Merlyn Osborn Kathleen Pietzyk 112 f Jeanne Remington Rick Shallenbert Terry Rouse Stephen Sim David Simmons Thomas Speight David Stemper Jeffrey T udor Kevin Timothy Dean Stordahl Michael Streit Janet Vance Richard Tynon Linda Uher Patrick Tynon 113 Karen Doeden Victoria Cross Karen Dettmer Joseph Fleskoski Susan Dunn Barbara Gardner David Gill Teresa Gebers Roger Gray Rebecca Graham Kevin Hart Ed Harris Bernard Johnson Susan Henricksen ■■HEE3GE3S1B 115 S Juniors - -1977 Seniors- -1978 eru Kenneth Johnson William Kendra Mark Kniqht Jean Kent Knoll Jonell Kotouc Aaron Larson r l Michael Larson P Barbara Lohmeier .V Paul Me Cune Jeanie Michal 5A m Ac Russell Mort I Yvonne Parde j Kathleen Rouse 1 Jeff Salberg Kevin Sauberzweig Jeff Scania n Janice Schmelzle % Joann Schultz 116 Peggy Stevenson Shirley Snyder Dale Shallen berger |________Neil Sorenson George Weiland Jan Wilson Daniel Todd Betty White Wayne Young Lance Wilson Mark Yori Sophomores 1977 Juniors eru l97g Sally Broers Katherine Belfiore Tamberly Chaney Phyllis Carter 117 eru Sophomores 1977 Juniors 1978 Denise Coupe Patty Criger Kenneth Dennini Sharon Dietrich Debra Folkers Karl Frederickson KipGrinstead Dan Hardekopi Jodie Henning Jeffrey Jacob Mark Johnson iusan Hurler 118 Lisa Kruse Luanne Kreifels Stephen Lewis Robin Me Kercher Debbie Munhall Catherine Pfeiffer Dawn Rees Calvin Kunze Mary Lewandowski Cynthia Mertens Denise Menke Delwinn Novell Cindy O’Banion Beverly Pietzyk | Loma Pollman E3EIEli23SiI Lucin 119 Sophomores 1977 Juniors 1978 eru Pam Sailors Wi mam Sherry Taylor Debra Thomas Freshmen j ' . JM Sophomores eru 1978 linnette Borin Barbara Rolf Jean Sachs Kevin Sterner Fayrene Woods Landen Alexander Charlene Ashcraft Doris Born Bill Bruhn 120 Linda Fhmen Helen Fouraker Joni Fox Wyatt Frohlmg Tamra Gentry Carmen Gerstenschlager Troy Goleman Stephanie Goodell 121 Freshmen 1977 Sophomores 1978 Elizabeth Hamilton Luanne Haneline Cindy Harmon Burton Harris Jan Handley Jackie Baker ui i V Teresa Kirkendall Debra Jackson Marianne Hazard Loretta Johnson 122 Nancy Meyer Fredricka Minton Gerald Morris Rebecca Roisen Betsy Rosenquist Thomas Russell Joyce Rutar Michele Metzger Kirk Ochs Nancy Parker Robert Peterson Tammy Pike Patrice Powell Ronald Ulmer Jane Randle Laurie Reese Mai Mellor 123 em Freshmen 1977 Sophomores 1978 Cheryl Schaefer Garland Shafer Sharp Cathv Shefferd Bruce Schroder loni Sherwood David Sloss - .. ka 'Xi! Donna Stemper Chris Stukenholtz Mrs. Bingham talks with her husband Drake Bingham at the Bob Inn 124 The annual smoker happens every year in the Spring for all campus men 125 oots 126 of Peru State It looks good The roots of Peru State Col- lege continue to be in the pres- ent and will continue to be nour- ished by the present administra- tion. But the future of Peru State will ultimately be determinded by the students who attend. A look at the future trends of Peru State indicate a growth in student pop- ulation, a growth in program offerings to meet the ever changing world in which we live. a growth in the athletic program, which adds to the moral spirit of the college. The addition of a good high- way system will help to open up Peru to some extent. The addi- tion of a new gym and recrea- tional facility will help to keep the students on the campus on the weekends. Peru State College is crossing into a time when colleges all over the nation are experiencing a tough time staying financially solvent. More schools are find- ing it hard to compete with the student dollar. After all is said and done the student dollar is very important in keeping a col- lege in the black. Without the students the college loses its importance. College students demand more and they must be convinced that Peru State can and will continue to give them more than a UN-L or any other larger University. We are all behind Peru State. Let us not for- get that things can go wrong just as fast as they can go right. Let us not let down our guard. Let us keep Peru State College strong. 127 I i —