Rock Valley College - Rock Valley Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 160 of the 1967 volume:

ROG j ORD, IL IS ■ ' J IVAt s ,? o 67 ADVISOR EDWARD STOYANOFF EDITOR-IN-CHIEF HENRY KOERNER LAYOUT EDITOR BETTY DODSON CLASSES KAY LEE ATHLETICS MARK HENDRICKSON ORGANIZATIONS STEPHANIE PERLA ACTIVITIES ELLEN DAHLIN ARTIST JANE EGAN PHOTOGRAPHY LAVERN HARMS, GREG BRAMHALL ADVERTISING MARGARET OSTIC Hcok Vaihy UGliSge ROCKfiORD, TfLINOIS CHRISTINE PERLA Administration Building R.V.C. Pond - ' %A, jrt ._ ; ' _. . jj. .|« --: . «4 - UrJi. ' Tj ' Tltki it .! ?- LB 3 s Pages Administration 1-13 Faculty and Staff 14-33 Classes 34-97 Activities 98-109 Athletics 110-125 Organizations 1 26- 1 4 1 Advertising 142-149 Closing 150-152 Student Center The President ' s Message To The Class Of 1967 I have no safe depository of the ultimate powers of society but the people themselves; and if we think them not en- lightened enough to exercise their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from them, but to inform their discretion by education. . . . Thomas Jefferson Our founding fathers saw universal education as a keystone of our democracy. A century later, our government, seeing higher education as a basis for our econ- omy, authorized the establishment of the land grant colleges for agriculture and engineering. Rock Valley College, a community college, is a part of America ' s great edu- cational heritage, bringing to the district residents of all ages, opportunities for education in the arts, sciences, agriculture, engineering, and a number of other vocations. Its door is open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. to all who can profit from higher education. Rock Valley College senses community needs and contributes to personal and community growth. Growth is the theme of this publication, the first yearbook of a graduating class at Rock Valley. In a brief two years. Rock Valley College has been translated from a dream of dedicated community planners to a reality with a locally-elected board of con- trol, a faculty, a student body, a campus, and a complete range of community services. As we look forward, the present rate of growth will continue as campus, faculty, and student body expand to meet local demand for higher education. Our first permanent buildings will be ready in 1968. Construction will continue for a number of years until Rock Valley College will have facilities equal to the best. The charter class of 1967 has made a significant contribution to this growth. They have shared in the pioneering work of breaking ground in all aspects of institutional life. To you, the class of 1967, I wish to convey sincere thanks for the inspiration you have given to board, administration, faculty, and community. We wish you all success in your future endeavors. We shall cherish your support of Rock Valley In its continuing growth and development. You have helped your Alma Mater make a sound beginning. We pledge to keep your high standards before us in order that we shall fulfill the dreams of those who have gone before and provide a bright future for those who will succeed all of us. Clifford G. Erickson President Dr. Clifford G. Erickson President Etheredge Seconds President In Mapping The College ' s Future FOREST D. ETHEREDGE Vice President and Dean of Instruction Dr. Queenan Promoted To Help Shape Curricula DR. JOHN T. QUEENAN Assistant Dean of Instruction Dean Munson Guides Campus Life DR. J. B. MUNSON Dean of Students Dr. Hallstrom Presides Over Expanding Career Programs DR. RONALD HALLSTROM Dean Vocational-Technical Education Mr. Boyd Handles Purchases For Growing New College ROBERT K. BOYD Business Manager Busy Bursar Buried by Bills Bookkeeping MRS. JANE DEAN Bursar RVC Board Draws Guidelines and Establishes Policies THE COLLEGE ' S governing body, the Board of Education, is comprised of (seated from left): Mr. Dean A. Olson; Mrs. E. G. Roberts; Mrs. Blanche E. Alden; Mrs. Francis E. Hickey; (standing from left): Dr. Clifford G. Erickson, president of Rock Valley College; Mr. William R. Williams; Mr. Thomas B. Wasson; Board President Robert E. Sechler; Mr. Peter Kostantacos, board attorney. Rapid Growth Flourishes at Rock Valley — PLANS ARE rapidly taking shape for the permanent campus at Rock Valley College. An architectural firm, The Associated Architects for Rock Valley, has been planning and designing the college ' s stylish, new home. The association is made up of three firms: C. Edward Ware and Associates of Rockford; Ernest J. Kump and Asso- ciates of Palo Alto, California; and Durrant, Dein- inger, Dommer, Kramer and Gordon of Dubuque, Iowa. It is hoped that some of the permanent buildings will be ready for occupancy by the fall of 1968. The buildings will be in keeping with the rustic, natural-looking landscape here but will still be permanent structures. This accelerated construction project is a further example that our school is not standing still but, instead, making progress toward more and better educational facilities. C ,g MRS. JANE DEAN (left), bursar at Rock Val- ley, looks on as President Clifford G. Erick- son points out a section of one permanent classroom building to Robert K. Boyd, busi- ness manager. — More to Come in the Future PRESIDENT ERICKSON (left) and Mr. Boyd look over blueprints for permanent campus. ■  r i« ALL THIS will be utilized as office space, says KVC ' s chief executive as he shows the college ' s business mana- ger a particular part of the floor plan for one permanent structure. Congressman Anderson Exhibits Continuing Interest in RVC THE HON. JOHN B. ANDERSON, 16th Congres- sional District Representative from Rockford, spoke for the second time at Rock Valley College in late February. The talk was sponsored by the Social Science Club. Anderson was present earlier in the school year at Rock Valley for the flag raising ceremony. Anderson discussed in full the present draft system. He was on the side of those who voiced anger at being drafted because they did not agree with the present system. However, he was against those who burned their draft cards and refused to serve in the war altogether. Following the speech, Anderson encouraged students to ask questions. 12 A Letter From the Editor THIS HAS BEEN a year of change for our college. The school is now situated on a new campus; the faculty and student body have more than doubled in size; courses and curricula are more diverse than they were during the college ' s first year of operation. The yearbook too has changed to a great degree. It boasts a new name, and a different cover in appearance and in composition. It is also divided into sections using a new format and it contains more pages, more copy, and, most important, more photographs of students and faculty. All of these innovations and modifications of last year ' s initial RVC yearbook are designed to demonstrate that the annual is one representation of college life that also ought to be revamped from year to year to conform with the ever-chang- ing face of the school. THE SPIRIT OF ' 67 has endeavored to capture the school ' s growth and rapid advancement on all educational fronts. The photographs and articles in this year- book are intended to reflect those many memorable moments that took place during the year. We, if I may speak on behalf of the entire staff, hope that this material will serve as a vivid pictorial record of this year for those associated with RVC today and those who will follow us on this campus in years to come The title of the annual will continue to undergo some revision as time goes on. The name of the book will be changed to correspond with the year in which the book is published. However, it will always retain the SPIRIT theme in an attempt to maintain the rustic, frontier character of the college as a whole. Let me close by taking this occasion to welcome you to a picture book that we very much hope will offer you many hours of pleasant recollections as you look through the Rock Valley College yearbook, THE SPIRIT OF ' 67. HENRY T. KOERNER Editor-in-chief 13 NOT ONLY has the number of students kept growing at R.V.C. but also the faculty has increased in numbers and in calibre since the college first opened its doors two years ago. An addition of many new, widely-experienced but basically youthful instruc- tors at the beginning of the 1966-67 school year has swelled the faculty ranks to about 75 members, a figure that is more than double the total of teachers during 1965-66. With the enrollment expected to increase still more in each ensuing year. Rock Valley students can look forward to the presence of even more well- qualified instructors on campus in the near future. And as the curricular programs become more diverse and the teaching staff progresses in quality, the students will reap the benefits in being able to obtain a better general and vocational-technical education. Faculty and Staff 15 ROBERT APPLEGATE English DAVID ARNOLD Speech KATHLEEN BACKUS Librarian Faculty ECKEHART BANDEMEHR Modern Languages RICHARD BATES Biology CHARLES R. BEHRENDS Physical Education Faculty Picture Not Available ROBERT BERG DOROTHY BUnS MARY E. CANNELL Counselor Biology Director of Nursing LENORD J. CARTIER Economics DAVID CASKEY History and Government 17 KALYAN K. CHATTERJEE English EDWARD E. CLOSSON Counselor DAVID COLUCCI Speech Faculty ROBERT CONBOY Chemistry WILLIAM CONGER Art EDWARD DELAPORTE Physical Education v I PHILIP S. DOLE Accounting RICHARD W. DRESSER Counselor ELOISE ESHBAUGH Registrar Faculty CAROLYN EVERSOLE Business PETER FRISK Mathematics JON E. FRITSCH English ■. . V _ :S?it RUTH GULMETTI DAVID GUSTAFSON ROGER GUSTAFSON English and Reading Chairman, Division of Mathematics Art Faculty ELIZABETH HARVEY Counselor LLOYD HOSHAW Chairman, Social Science Division REUBEN JOHNSON Director of Connmunity Services— Music WILBUR J. JOHNSON History WALLACE P. JONES History PAT HARKER English Faculty NORMAN KEARNEY Social Science EDWARD F. KOCH Business BRIAN KOLETO Physical Science BERKLEY LARSON Librarian JOHN LOUNSBURY Physical Science JOHN LUNDGREN Marketing Faculty GRETCHEN AAAREN Biology NORMAN MATZL Physical Education JEROME E. MAURER Psychology Picture Not Available GERALDINfc McDERMOTT Physical Education PHILIP J. McGHEE English DAVID MEISENHOLDER Director of Information Services Drama Faculty CLAYTON B. OFSTAD English «fe ELIZABETH PETERSON Dental Assisting Picture Not Available EUGENE POCS Engineering MICHAEL P. QUINN English LAWRENCE RAY Laboratory Coordinator Faculty DAVID M. RUND Business JOHN SCHOU History GARY SCHULTZ Data Processing JEAN SENSANBAUGH Sociology DONALD C. SMITH Languages GERTRUDE SPURGEON English Faculty HAROLD STEINHAUSER Chairman, Business Division EDWARD M. STOYANOFF English Journalism AAARLYS JEAN STREYFELER j Biology r -T% iff ■ WH HAROLD SWANSON Chairman Physical Education RAY J. TADLOCK Chairman, Humanities and Modern Languages Division PATRICK P. THOMPSON Mathematics Faculty JOHN VAN DYKE Chairman, Communications Division RUTH ANN WASSON Business JOHN H. WEIR Data Processing IRVIN D. WILKEN Mechanical Technology DALE W. WILLIAMS Mathematics Faculty WAYNE ZUMWALT Chairman, Division of Physical Science and Technology 27 MARIAN CAMPBELL Business DR. CHARLES COOPER Dental Assisting RICHARD DE KEYSER Engineering Part-Time Faculty EDGAR FRANSEEN Physical Science HELEN H. HAMILTON Music DAVID HINDE Mathennatics ' . -vt - - •. LOWELL HOISINGTON Data Processing DONER MILLS Agriculture BRUCE MUELLER Physical Science Part-Time Faculty FRANK NELSON Business THOMAS NELSON Social Science Pl ' WALTER PRATT Aviation HELEN RAY Social Science HOWARD SCHACHTER Engineering Part-Time Faculty DR. WILLIS WAITE Social Science c k ' J ■L. Bf Jfc 1 M fifl EUGENE WHITE Data Processing GARY ECKLUND Business Law MARY ANN BLADECKI DORIS DIETMEIER LINDA DOBBS Administration Staff WANDA FERGUSON AUDREY FREEBURY WAYNE GUSTAVISON Custodian 1 tmi Mi T w V ■ 1 .. jKv: y Ijlr !?|t :i:; . igiv S HELEN HARDESTY ROB-ANN KELSEY Administration Staff PATRICIA KUJAWA VALESKA MEERBREY 32 % ' AAETA NELSON Administration Staff ANNA SHAYKA PATRICIA CANFIELD GEORGE ZIMMERMAN CLASSES 34 Students Prosper from Stimulating Climate A GOODLY number of our more than 2,000 students who were enrolled at RVC this year have taken a giant step closer to achieving their aspirations for higher education. Those who did indeed draw nearer to this goal were undoubtedly helped considerably by the intellectual climate of instruction to which they were exposed at Rock Valley. These are the real students of the school, the ones who have a legitimate (and, in fact, an honorable) purpose for being here. And these are the very peo- ple, of course, who profit most from the healthy exchange of traditional values and untested ideas that characterizes most of our student-centered classes. Someday soon these students will be on the threshold of graduation. At that time many will think back retrospectively to their previous educational experiences here. Most will probably conclude that two fundamental ingredients that allowed them to realize their academic ambitions were the rapport fostered by their teach- ers and the freedom within the more intellectually rewarding classes to discuss, to question, and to criticize theories and concepts. This college is dedicated to educating its citizens, in the fullest sense of the word, whether the individual is seeking an Associate of Arts degree, or an Associate of Science degree, and without regard for his plans, no matter if he in- tends to go to work after graduation, or contemplates further education. 35 Class of ' 67 JAMES ADOLPHSON GARY ANDERSON GARY W. ANDERSON LARRY ANDERSON MICHAEL ANDERSON RICHARD ARMSTRONG DONALD ARNOLD CHRIS ARVIDSON PAUL ASPENGREN MICHAEL AUKES PATRICK BACHRODT GEORGE BAEHR RON BAHNSEN LARY BARGREN JOHN BARTON MARTIN BETTS DENVER BITNER LYNN BLACK OSCAR BLACKWELL DONNA BLEAKLEY STEVEN BOEHCHER JOSEPH BORSCHE ANTHONY BOVI ROC VAUGHN BRADFORD DENNIS BRAUN MYRON BRATT DANA BRINKAAEIER GARY BRUNO TIM BURNS JOYCE BURTON JANIS CARLSON MADELAINE CARLSON SHELIA CHENNILARO MARY CHOLKE PAUL COLO V .BI JOHN CONNELL DAVID CUNNINGHAM LYLE DANIELS JERRY DEWITT RICHARD DUNPHEY SANDRA DUSENBERRY JAMES EDELMAN PENNY ELLISON TOM ERTMER BRADLEY FEHLER JOE FERGUSON KATHY FLOOD JAMES FORREST LARRY FRENCH ANDREW FRYKMAN STAN GALLER THOMAS GIBBONS TOM GIBSON ROBERT GLASER GREG GLASS ALBERT GOBER BECKI GUILES KENT GUSTAFSON DOUGLAS HALL JAMES HALL MICHAEL HALVORSEN TOM HAINES CHERYL HAMMOND TERRY HANSON CHARLOTTE HEDIGER DONNA HENDERSON KATHLEEN HEVRIN MICHAEL HODGES JO-ANN HOFF DENNIS HOLMES GARY HULSTEDT LEONARD JACOBSON BARBARA JANCZAK JOHN JENSEN JOHN JOERN WILLIAM C. KING MICHAEL KNOPE JAMES KONOPA MICHAEL LAGER BOB LAGERMAN KAY LEE RICHARD LEWIS JOHN LISTON TERRANCE LUNDHOLM GARY LUNDQUIST JAMES MARTIN 43 MICHAEL McCARREN PATRICK McCARREN DAWN McCOOK PAT MclNNIS PAMELA MOELLER BOB MONTGOMERY PAT AAALLIN JAMES NELSON NORMAN NELSON ROBERT NORMAN CARL ORLANDO MARGARET OSTIC JACK OVERMEYER PAT PICCHIONI JUDI PETE MARY ANN PETERS ILA PETERSON KATHY PICKERING DUANE PLAPP MIKE POWELL JOEL PRATHER BARBARA PROVASI CURTIS ROESLER NADINE ROESLER DAVID SALLEY STEVEN SANDERS LUANN SEGNERI CRAIG SORENSEN JILL STANK ROBERT STILES STEVEN STILES JAMES STROPES BILL THURMOND MARILYN TROPANI GARY TURNER JUDY TUTTLE CHARLES ULLRICH ROGER ULIANO DAVID WELLS PATRICK WHITAKER JEFFREY WILLIAMS TOM WILLIAMS GERALD WILSON KATHIE WINQUIST GREG YAGLE GARY YOUNG DAN YOUNGBERG TARA ZICKUHR 49 Class of ' 68 Mike Abate Steven Adrian Richard Ahrens Linda Allen Thomas Allspaugh Chuck Anderson Gary Anderson Larry Anderson Larry Anderson Rick Anderson Merlin Anderson Richard Archer Randy Ashton Michael Avery Georgianne Bacon Janice Baker Cathy Baldock Dick Baldwin Sandra Bradford Verneen Badertscher Dale Bandy Jim Barbagallo Charles Barber Merrie Barney Laurence Barringer Michael Bartholomew Dale Bates Sam Beckett Roger Becknell Burton Beilfuss 52 Perry Bennett Felecie Bennett John Berg Nellie Berg Dennis Bergstrom Kaye Berman Cynthia Binton John Bland Bob Blosser Barbara Bohn Harry Booth Barb Borg And Lucky Gordon Borg Roger Brace Lynda Brach Greg Bramhall Byron Bredeson Mrs. Kathleen Bredeson Louise Brereton John Brockman Dale Brown Beth Bruer Terry Bryant Ernestine Bugg Thomas Burchard Ernie Burge Dennis Burke Robert Burns Jon Burren Steve Cacciatore Gerald Calvert Voyce Caldwell William Caldwell Billie Campbell Cheryl Campbell Howard Carlburg Bard Carlson Eugene Carlson Lavon Carlson Karen Carlson Kathryn Carlson Linda Carlson Ron Carr John Alan Case William Castleberry Roslynde Cave Charles Cavitt Jan Cedarleaf David Celner Linda Chalmers Carol Chambers Jim Charlesworth Nicholas Cherniavsky Franci Chiodini Edwin Chrisfiansen Susan Church Dale Clark Kathy Clark Pamela Clark Sharon Clark Donald Cline Joe Cragan Earl Cramer Bob Crawford Robert Cronick Gerald Cohn Cindy Cole James Collins Linda Collings Jimmy Combs Doral Conklin Jim Conzett Margaret Cooling Cathy Coonley Jerome Corcoran Rex Cortright Ardele Cowing 59 Dennis Culvey Nancy Cunningham Shelby Dagis Jeff Dahlberg Michael Dal Fratello Craig Danekas Larry Daniels Kerry Danoff Ashley Davis Larry Downing LeRoy Dearth Denise Denny Donald DeVries Jeff Deweerdt Delores DeWild Jim Dhom Robert Diderich Marcia Dillon Warren Dixon Jean Dmulhowski Betty Dodson Larry Dodson Thonnas Dolan Patrick Dooley y Donna Douglas Mary Downing Barbara Doyle Sharon Draheim Michael Drager Michael Drennen Dave Eason Donald Edlund Wyone Edgren John Edwards John R. Edwards Judy Edwards Jane Egan Ron Ellison Marcia Elliott Paul Erickson Ann Eshbangh Karen Euno Elizabeth Ann Falk Virgil Falk Ed Fenwick Paul Feery Jannes Ferris Angelo Fiorello Jan Fishe Richard Fitzgerald Randy Forsell Larry Franzen Frank Freden Tom Frederickson James Froning Dave Fulton Marion Futrell Douglas Gagliano Richard Gamble Jaime Garcia Fred Garcia Sheila Gary Dennis German Jack Gesner William Giolitto Chriss Givens Leon Glover Charles Goldy Kathy Gotthalf Lou Graceffa Glynn Granite Marcia Gray Karen Grunberg Dwight Green Jim Green Gordon Grey Cherry Grimmift Donna Gruben Larry Guenzler Louis Gugliuzza Jean Guidi Cathy Guiles Greg Gulatto Blase Gullo James Gunderson Barb Gunn 67 Bob Gustafson Dennis Gustafson Carol Gustafson Steve Gustafson Chuck Hagstrom Vern Harms Dennis Harnish David Harbeck Brad Harrigan 68 Thomas Harris Daniel Hart Paul Hart Eileen Harvey Steven Hatcher Gary Hawkinson Steven Heck Thomas Helmick Maria Hempstead Mark Hendrickson Dan Herman Jim Herron Jane Hesler Leah Hinton Allen Hoglund Bill Holliday Shirley Holliday Rick Holm Ron Holm James Holmberg David Holmblode Steven Holtfreter Brad Holt Steven Hooper Marsha Hoover John Hornsby Earl Hough Jeff Houtcoope William Hoyt Raymond Hughes Ronnie Hughes Wayne Hulstedf John Hunter Jill iveson Stanley Iverson Janet Jacobson Steve Jacobson Steve Jacobson Phillip James Rarmonda Jarosekas Paul Jarvis Dan Jensen Richard Jensen Robert Jensen 72 Alan Johnson Cindy Johnson Daniel Johnson Evelyn Johnson Gary Johnson Grant Johnson James Johnson Kristi Johnson LeRoy Johnson Nancy Johnson Robert Johnson Russ Johnson Sara Johnson Steve Johnson Steven Johnson Judy Joley Elton W. Jones Hazel Jones Jane Jones Robert Jones Jim Juengling Jo-Ann Justice Warren Keas Mike Kearney Nancy Keegan John Keenan Sandra Kennel William Kenny Jim Kerr Debbie Kinart Lloyd Kineck Edward Kindlarski Thomas Kirchhoff David Kiser Tom Kissalk 75 Margaret Klaassen Mary Lee Knapp Gerta Knoll Hank Koerner Linda Kramen Charles Kranski Gerald Kuss Donald R. Lager Charles E. Lamb Dale Landmeier Lee Larson Jack Larson Marlin Larson D. Eugene Lawson Gloria Lawson Michael Layng Steve Leake Lee Larson Roderick Leezer Ernest Leombruni Anna Leonard Dennis Leja Christopher Lewis Richard Lewis Jr. Roy Lilly Shirley Livingston Mike Long Richard Long David Loomis Bill Lowe Kathy Love Linda Lovell Tom Luchetti Craig Lundberg Novella Luter Kenneth Lythgoe John Machnik Cheri Mansfield Jon Manalli Kathy March David Marinaro Duane Mark Gene Marshall Linda Martinez Vance L. Matheson Matt Mathiesen Mike Maveus Lois Mayberry Linda McAllister Barbara McClelland Sheryl McCray David McEleney Marlis McGaw Morgan Mcllwain Joanne McLay Vickie McMackin Danny McQuay Janice Mellon Connie Messina Arthur Meyer Brian Meyer Dorothy Meyers Mike Michalik William Michalsen Chester Milburn Steve Miller Michael Mills Thomas Mills Dick Militelo Paul Minervino Donna Mitchell Jean Mohamed Leslie Molander Cindy Monge John Montgomery Frank Mordick Dave Morlan Rick Morman Van Morken Donald Motacek Bernard Muchin Frank Munday Francis Murphy Maureen Murphy Fred Murr Steven Mutimer Cynthia Myers Linda Myers Jerome Nolan Mike Naill Kathy Nelson Mary Nelson Sfeve Nelson Tim Neuscherance Bradley Ness Shannon Noble i - ' 5! j Geri Nordvall Roger Noss Rita Nystrom Jean Olivier! Martin Olson Henry Pann Mary Parker Tiiomas Parrott Gary Pasch Nicholas Pasch Linda Patch Larry Patkins Sherri Pazeva Kenneth Pedersen Nancy Pell Thomas Pelland Ray Peppel Alfred Perkins Stephanie Peria Beverly Fertile Linda Peters Nancy Peters Aryls Peterson Barb Peterson Gary Peterson Mame Phillips Janet Pierce John Pierce Ronny Pietsch Joe Pinzarrone Kathy Pirages Robert Pospischil Jim Provenzano Cynthia Purkapile Maria Quevedo John Rannikko Mike Rapp James Rasch Cathy Rasmussen Lois Rathke Susan Reber Russell Rehberg Jan Reimer Kathleen Rever Lawrence Restel Barb Rueber Robert Rhodes Bill Richardson James Richard Elizabeth Riding Dominice Rinaldi Howell Risenger Augie Rizzo Ken Roberts Marie Robinson Marvin Robinson William Robinson David Rosengren Cheryl Rov ley Don Rumery Terry Rumell LaVern Russo John Ryan L cr 87 Ronald Sabbe Michael Salvagio Louis Saporito Linda Sargent John Saunders Carl Scandroli Jeff Scharfenberg Harry Scheck Richard Schiaf Jackie Schlepp Gary Schmidt Greg Schmidt Laura Schmidt Tom Schmidt Bill Schoepski Christine Schopf Lynn Schoepski Barb Schroder Bob Schuster Bob Schwengeis Bruce Scott Dan Scott David Scott Diane Scott Dale Selberhorn Allen Setterquist Theresa Shallcross Barbara Shickles Alvis Shelton Richard Shelden Joyce Shippy Sharon Shirk Bill Shomler Jeff Showers Ronnie Shroud Robert Sills Mark Sjostrom Warren Smith Sharon Snider Sue Snyder Steven Somers Diane Soter George Sparacine Gordy Stannard Dennis Steffa Joe Stevens Arden Stenglein Dave Stepp Mary Ann Stewart Ed Stien Tim Stien Ken Slocum Lydia Strieff John Strohman Ray St. John Jr. Kenny Suckow Donald Sutton John Swenson Sherman Swanson Ted Swanson Wayne Swanson Kathy Swart Bonnie Tamrack Perry Taylor David Tharp Steve Thuiander Lyn Thurlby AAichael Tierney Peggy Timmer Charlene Trank Charles Triolo Patricia Turrentine Scott Ulrey Gerald Ulrich Tim Unangst Louise Van Leeuwen Pam Veit Vic Verni Robert Voltz Charles Voseles Terri Wade Linda Wagner Larry Walker Tony Walker David Walter Jane Waltz Sue Waeiti Larry Webb Bob Weber Margaret Weber Joseph Webster Ed Wenzel .... :::i M ' i, ,jSi . I 94 Diana West Donna White Leonard White Ronald White Ronald White Darwin Whitehead Vicki Whitman John Whitman Steven Wiles Scott Wilkinson Stephen Willey Carolyn Williams Lirida Williams Pat Wilkinson Sue Williams Vicky Williams Kathleen Wonser Bonnie Woodward Don Woodward Ruth Wrate 96 Greg Wright Yvonne Wright Marie Wynstra Howard Yai ey Jane Young Roxann Youngman Francine Zinna Martha Zuroske Art Samuelson Activities 98 99 Folk Singers Voice Talents MARGARET EBERLE, well known in Chicagoland folk singing circles, performs a wistful, melancholy number at the Folk Fest. STEVE NELSON entertains the Festive audience with a haunting folk melody. ONE of the first major events on the school ' s crowded social calendar, the Folk Fest attracted a sizeable number of outstanding individual performers and tal- ented groups of folk singers. The songsters came from as far as Chicago suburbs as well as from the Rockford area and the two local colleges. The folk concert, which was sponsored by The Valley Forge college newspaper, heralded the birth of a lively and many-sided entertainment pro- gram at RVC. The festival cer- tainly promises to become an annual entry in the college ' s ex- panding series of social affairs. 100 Dances Highlight RVC Social Events AT ONE of the dances in the Student Center, Debbie Kinart and her date pick up the beat. THROUGHOUT the year, Rock Valley had many dances. In the fall the Student Commission planned and carried out an Orientation AAixer with music pro- vided by The Valiants and all students of RVC wel- comed. The Athletic Department sponsored an after game dance with the Cavemen. The Policeman ' s Ball, a dance under the direction of Traffic Control and Security social board, was another addition to the social calendar. LILL RINALDO and her escort dance to the familiar music of the Souls ' Trio at the Policeman ' s Bait in January. Unnoticed Cottage Is Musical Retreat A VERY useful, but seldom noticed feature of the Rock Valley College grounds is that little cottage by the pond. This tiny wooden structure, which resembles a log cabin, serves as a meeting place and storage room for our band and a prac- tice room for the choir on Wednesday nights. The one- room cottage fits nicely into the rustic atmosphere of the school. ■ ' - Traveling Bookstore Settles Down at RVC. YOU don ' t see wheels on our temporary book- store any longer, but the store once was a trailer on wheel The trailer rolled onto the RVC homestead last summer from Michigan. Once the trailer was in place the wheels were removed and the store opened for business along side of the barn. It will be moved after a new bookstore is established on the per- manent campus. The store furnishes students with a vast array of material from sweatshirts to books and papers. Supplies may be purchased Monday through Friday from Mrs. Avery Thompson and Mrs. Eugene Lundeen. 102 Roughing It At the Student Center A HAND of cards is an ultra typical means of passing free time in the Student Center. Here Tom Williams demonstrates. WHILE there is usually and bustle aplenty in the Student Center, students wishing to study find the library always provides a welcome retreat. A PAIR of RVC cuties, Rob Ann Kelsey (left) and Maria Quevedo, manage to engage in MERRIE BARNEY take a few moments to gulp down a bit of happy talk between bites of food. a sandwich while she finishes her home work. 103 THE HUB of campus social life, the building which houses the Stu- dent Center, used to be a dairy barn. In some respects it still looks like one. Its agrarian characteristics have re- mained largely intact by officials of the college. Yet for several evenings during the fall this mecca of card players, conversationalists and casanovas was transformed into an eighteenth cen- tury English coffeehouse. The center was refurbished for the school ' s first series of satirical skits. The produc- tion, which ran for several perfor- mances during a three-week span, was a British blackout revue called Sweet, Sour and Sassy. It was pre- sented by Rocky Valley College Theater under the direction of Mr. Donald Colucci. Comely milkmaids served cof- fee and other beverages including apple cider. Animal-shaped hors d ' oeuvres further augmented the menu. All in all, the satirical revue of- fered a refreshing change of pace that was nonetheless very much in keeping with RVC ' s endeavor to pre- serve the atmosphere of old, bygone eras. A TARZAN with one leg? asks Tim Karney, But it ' s an excellent leg, replies Steve Fitzgerald in Blackouts routine. Theatre in a Barn RICH GAMBLE asks milkmaids Sandy La Fontaine (left) and Sue Ratt- ner for a cup of tea in another Blackouts skit. 104 HELPING a student to establish his goals is one of the many duties of Miss Elizabeth Harvey and her fellow counselors. Here she is pictured as she helps Joe Borsche with his scholastic program. STUDENTS with aca- demic, financial or personal problems frequently turn to the RVC guidance staff for help. Four counselors work by appointment. By holding counseling sessions each ad- visor supervises a special program designed to encour- age students to grow in re- sponsibility and social inter- action. Mr. Edward Closson devotes his days to assisting each advisee toward self- understanding and maturity. Mr. Richard Dresser is in charge of the college ' s work- study and placement pro- grams and acts as director of the SC. Mr. Robert Berg min- isters to the counseling needs of evening division students. Miss Elizabeth Harvey is chairman of the scholarship and federal grants commit- tees. Counseling Team Steers Students Toward Continued Enrollment ALWAYS willing to lend a helping hand and some words of advice, a member of the faculty, Mr. David Arnold, explains to two students how to solve their English scheduling problems at regular registration. DESPITE a dip in en- rollment for the winter quar- ter, each registration period resembled a mob scene of epic proportions. RVCites dashed about helter skelter having tentative programs approved, collecting class cards, and paying fees. In some cases conferences with counselors and registration officials were required for students bewildered or dis- traught about courses on their schedules that had been closed. Advance and regular registrations were held be- fore the beginning of each new term. Opera and Dance Instill Christmas Spirit LITTLE Jeffrey John- son (left) tries to keep Gary Lund- quist (center) from hurting his mother, played by Cleo Spading, in the Music Department ' s presentation of Amahl and the Night Visitors. The three Magi anxious ly observe the scene. WHEN any school grows toward maturity, cultural events offered by the institution tend to register this progress. RVC ' s development as a sophisticated, urbane college was mirrored for all to see by its presentation of Menotti ' s Amahl and the Night Visitors. The contemporary one-act opera, which was brought to the Rockford Theater stage on December 1 1, was College ' s first venture into an operatic production for the whole metropolitan community. Leading roles were taken by Jeffrey Johnson, who portrayed Amahl; Mrs. Cleo Spading (Amahi ' s mother); and John Joern, Stephen Nelson, and David Fulton (the three Magi) CHUCK ESPY AND CHERYL CAMPBELL reign as Prince and Princess at the Winter Enchantment dance. A GROWING college, one In which all extra-cur- ricular facets of campus life are really thriving, never closes its doors. RVC took a giant step in this favorable direction when the Student Commission sponsored the first Winter dance ever held when classes were not in ses- sion. The semi-formal affair, which took place during Christmas vacation, was called Winter Enchantment. It featured the coronation of a freshman prince and prin- cess, a visit from Old St. Nick, and the music of Mike Alongi ' s orchestra. 106 College Helps Students Work Their Way Through School FILING all kinds of library material occupies the time ancJ attention of Bob Shultz when the RVC student-worker is not in class. BANK balances of many RVC students showed a marked improvement during the past year, thanks in large measure to the school ' s Work-Study program. Part-time em- ployment both on and off campus enabled busy RVCites to color over the unnerving red in their bank book with a soothing coat of black. Three employment programs sponsored by the college afford students job oppor- tunities ranging from clerical work to toil with the building and grounds maintenance crew. Other college workers manned positions as assistants in the library, food service, traffic control and security, classrooms and labora- tories, tutorial program, athletic and recrea- tional departments, and computer program- ming. Mr. Richard Dresser directs the student placement bureau which provides campus jobs as well as employment with local busi- nesses and industries. TWO paid laboratory assistants, Keith Deline (left) and Jim Hall, watch closely as Mr. Brian C. Kolito, physics instructor explains how to use and care for a piece of delicate scientific equipment. DENISE DENNY does clerical work as a salaried participant in the work-study program. 107 BOB SITES demonstrates an experimental device to some of the numerous guests at RVC ' s Open House. PRESIDENT ERICKSON greets one of the many visitors who came for a campus tour during RVC ' s first Open House in November. RVC Unveiled for 12,000 WHEN something brand new grows out of old ground utilized for much different purposes previously, the place becomes invested with a rustic frontier atmosphere. Such was the case as RVC arose out of farm- lands sold to the college by Dr. Maurice Rogers. A rugged pioneering feeling filled the college ' s new permanent quarters. Apparently this spirit was contagious. It spread into surrounding towns and stirred over 2,000 curious souls to pay a visit to the RVC campus on Sunday, November 20, for the school ' s first Open House. Families by the thousands saw abundant evidence of our growth. They toured the interim facilities; chatted with board members; administrators and teachers; examined modern scientific equipment in the labs and up-to-date audio- visual paraphernalia; and viewed architectural drawings and scale models of buildings to be erected on the permanent campus. In general, the guests came away from their afternoon at RVC a formly convinced that progress is uppermost in our minds. Flag Ceremony Raises Patriotic Symbol. ANOTHER sign of the growing of RVC ' s spirit, a flag dedication cere- mony, took place in November. Old Glory now waves over the campus to remind us of our nation ' s patriotic heritage and our own college ' s pioneer- ing spirit. Dr. John Queenan presided over the ceremony, which marked the first time a flag was raised on our permanent grounds, and introduced The Honorable John B. Anderson, Congressman from Illinois; Board Presi- dent Robert Sechler; and President Clifford Erickson. A large contingent of marchers and guests at the speaker ' s stand participated in the program. COLOR GUARD representing the RVC Vereran ' s Club unfurls and prepares to raise an American Flag for the first time at our new home. 108 A COUPLE of RVC coeds. Barb Doyle (left) and Vicki Whitman, beam with joy as the Trojans score another basket. Spirit Soars As Sports Teams Give Students Something To Cheer About ' - ' ■ . f EMBODIED by RVC ' s leaping cheerleaders, spirit this year soared to great heights. The cheerleaders, sponsored by Mr. Harold Swanson, our Trojan AAascot Richard Fitzgerald, aid our Pep Club in spreading en- thusiasm throughout our new campus. With a blaze of cheers and a victory dance by our mascot, a bonfire on campus started our basketball season. Leaders of the Pep Club spearheaded boosted the morale of the students. The officers are Nancy Johnson, president; Kathy Love, vice president; Jean Dmulhow ski, treas- urer; Joanne Justice, secretary; and Marg Ostic, social chairman. .■  PRIDE in the Rock Valley basketball team shows on Nancy Johnson ' s face. THREE RVC coeds, invested with the old collegiate spirit, prepare to dress up a Volkswagen with rolls of crepe paper following late afternoon pep rally in the parking lot. Sports 110 Come Alive At RVC III Spirit Sextet Sparks Team and Fans RVC CHEERLEADING squad includes (front row from left) Barb Gunn, Lil Rinaldo, Shirley Holliday; (back row from left) Maria Quevedo, Jane Edwards, and Cherry Grimmitt. THE SEEMINGLY tireless cheerleaders of Rock Valley College helped to bolster the school ' s spirit through the year, as well as at all athletic events. This year ' s cheerleading squad was the first ever at RVC. They were elected by the faculty, administration, and students. The six girls chosen were Jane Edwards, freshman; Barb Gunn, freshman; Maria Quevedo, freshman; Lil Rinaldo, freshman; Shirley Holliday, sophomore; and Cherry Grimmitt, sophomore. During tryouts, the girls did a cheer, Freshmen, will ya fight? Individually, each girl did a V jump, and a cheer of her choice. The perky demeanor of this bouncy group of cheerleaders was largely re- sponsible for nurturing a feeling of vitality within students too. Through their example of pep and enthusiasm they made us proud of our athletes and their achievements. 112 One Smile Is Worth A Thousand Cheers BARB GUNN LIL RINALDO JANE EDWARDS SHIRLEY HOLLIDAY MARIA QUEVEDO CHERRY GRIAAMITT 113 Golfers Went into Full Swing With Successful Season ROCK VALLEY GOLF SQUAD, (left to right); Coach Norm Matzl, Larry Anderson, John Madole, Mike Tlerney, Jim Fredrickson, and Bob Shultz. Absent when the picture was taken were Lloyd McWilliams, and Ray Ryan. THE FIRST YEAR golf squad, under the fine coaching of Norm Matzl, wound up with a highly successful season. The swinging team posted a 7-2 overall record and climaxed the year by placing third in the Northern Illinois Junior College Conference Meet, finishing behind Wright and Lyons. Comprising the team were Larry Anderson, Jim Frederickson, Lloyd McWil- liams, Ray Ryan, Bob Shultz, and Mike Tierney. Nine teams provided the opposition for the Trojans in the NIJCC. They were Wright, Lyons, Moiine, Thornton, Joliet, Amundsen, Elgin, Morton, and Bloom. 114 Trojans Show Promise with Winning Record RVC BASKETBALL SQUAD, {front row from left); Harold Swanson, Athletic Director; Mike Maveus, Larry Franzen, Ed Hearyman, Dave Martin, Percie Ellis, and coach Chuck Behrends; (second row from left); Don DeVries, Don Woodard, Cecil Nichols, Sanford Thompson, and Rick Jacky, MR. ROBERT SECHLAR, president of the Rock Valley Board of Education, threw out the first ball at RVC ' s opening basketball game. 115 Cagers Go 6-6 in League Debut THE ROCK VALLEY basketball squad had a highly successful season under Head Coach Chuck Behrends, winning 14 of 23 games. Competing in the Northern Illinois Junior Col- lege Conference for the first time, the Trojans provided many exciting moments for both the college and the community. RVC was 6-6 in the NIJCC. Rock Valley won all but two of its home games, losing only to Joliet by one point and to a powerful Wilson team. At one stretch the Maroon and Gold posted six straight victories at home. RVC opened the season in a convincing manner, routing Sauk Valley, 97-53. Probably the most exciting win of the year was the 93-91 decision over Crane of Chicago on January 16. Right behind that one in the thrills and chills department would be the season ' s finale, in which the RVC cagers beat the Illinois State Freshman team, 80-68 at Normal. The Trojans also gained revenge from Free- port Community College late in the season when our squad beat the Cougars, 82-70. RVC had lost earlier to Freeport, 85-82. Ed Hearyman topped the squad in scoring, averaging 17.2 points per game. Sanford Thomp- son scored 15.7, and Rich Jacky ended up with a 14.1 average. The basketball future looks very bright at Rock Valley after the fine performance put on by our tough Trojans during the 1966-67 season. TWO MORE points are racked up by Sanford Thompson for Rock Valley. 116 BATTLE for rebound is won by Cecil NTchols. Game Results Date Nov. 17 RVC Nov. 19 RVC Nov. 26 RVC Dec. 3 RVC Dec. 12 RVC Dec. 16 RVC Jan. 7 RVC Jan. 16 RVC Jan. 23 RVC Feb. 4 RVC Feb. 6 RVC HO VIE Opponent .97 Sauk Valley 53 .87 Joliet 88 .77 Clinton 70 130 Judson 88 .88 Morton 83 .97 Danville 72 .77 Moline 61 .93 Crane 91 .76 Wilson 92 ,114 Bloom 92 , .82 Freeport 70 Dafe Nov. 23 RVC Nov. 29 RVC Dec. 6 RVC Dec. 9 RVC Jan. 9 RVC Jan. 12 RVC Jan. 28 RVC Feb. 2 RVC Feb. 8 RVC Feb. 14 RVC Feb. 17 RVC Feb. 18 RVC AWAY Opponent . .82 Freeport 85 ..69 Elgin 68 .113 Amundsen 123 ,.83 Wright 94 . .84 LaSalle 115 .102 Clinton 112 .105 Judson 89 114 Lyons 61 , .78 NIU Frosh 84 , .93 Thornton 114 114 Sauk Valley 88 .80 III. State Frosh 68 MIKE MAVEUS drives in for layup against Sauk Valley in season opener. COACH BEHRENDS gives instructions to Center Rich Jacky. 117 ED HEARYMAN goes up for two. SANFORD THOMPSON easily outleaps his foe. 118 PERCIE ELLIS and DON WOODARD move into position for a rebound. DON WOODARD grabs one off the boards against Judson. CECIL NICHOLS smirks gleefully as he comes off with a key rebound in win over Blackhawk Junior College of Moline. 119 BLACKHAWK player (on right) observes his teammete (43) as he puts finishing touches on Mike Maveus ' shoulder blades. Fortunately, the Blackhawk team did not give the rest of the RVC squad as much of a pain in the neck. The Trojans won the contest by a handy margin. i; %.. I WONDER how we ' ll do against the Celtics next Week, could be one of many thoughts running through Coach Behrends ' mind. PERCIE ELLIS outraces his Judson opponents fqr an easy bucket as Dave Martin (11) looks on. 120 FLYING through the air with the greatest of ease, the daring young man on the Trojan basketball team, otherwise known as Percie Ellis, plays follow-the- leader with an equally graceful opponent. ABOUT to snare another rebound, Sanford Thompson outleaps a Joliet eager as well as fellow Trojan Rich Jacky. RICH JACKY battles two Sauk Valley foes for an important rebound. DON DEVRIES banks in a short field goal in spite of defensive efforts by a Judson player. 121 Rough and Tough, But A Lot of Fun CHAMPIONS of the intramural football campaign were the Rockford Independents. Teammates were (first row from left) Mike DalFra- tello, Steve Anderson, and Joe Webster; (back row from left) Dave Cunningham, Tom Johnson, Tom Schmit, and Jerry DeWitt. Absent are Mike Otten, Tom Gibson, Tom Sola, and Don Woodard. AS ONE of the biggest improvements in the total sports program, an intra- mural football program was inaugurated on October 16. Nearly 80 men participated in the gridiron activities. There were a total of eight teams, divided into two leagues, the Maroon and the Gold. Both leagues played four weeks with a champion in each league. The Lobos represented the Gold League, and the Independents represented the Maroon. The fifth week the two teams met, and the Independents were victorious. The leagues were sponsored by the RVC sports staff and the Student Com- mission. Ray Hughes and Bob Montgomery served as student directors for the program. 122 - V 13 to-w ' NEAL LINDBLADE turns on the speed but in the wrong direction as stunned defenders look on in a typically high-spirited intramural encounter. ■fiiiigipii ' rvP IjfiUlliiiiiw t-: . it , ' -. ' ;- ' ; ' ■ ' if . mM MYRON BRATT gets into clear on an end sweep. lAA GRIDIRON performer Tom Haines is tripped up by two onrushing defenders. 123 PE Classes Offer Great Variety of Sports THE PHYSICAL Education Department at Rock Valley offered a wide variety of sports activities for both men and women. Swimming, volleyball, and badminton were offered to students during the fall quarter. The winter quarter had basketball, swimming, and bowling as PE courses. Four activity courses were offered in the spring. They were golf, swimming, tennis, and softball. For the first time, theory courses were given at RVC as part of a greatly expanded curriculum in physical education. Classes ranged from Recre- ational Leadership to Coaching of Football and Basketball. LARRY PATKUS releases ball in hopes of a strike during a physical education class at Don Carter Lanes. THE QUARTERBACK, namely the 5 pin, and his 350 pound guards, the 4, 7, and 8 pins weighing 3 ' 2 lbs. each, successfully evade the 16 pound monster, or the bowling ball. 124 A BALLERINA— out of the question! He ' s just one participant in a rousing basketball game who isn ' t inclined to be simply a face in the crowd. ONE MORE crack like that and I ' ll knock you back in again. ' P.E. SWIMMING instructor Norm Matzl demonstrates to one of his classes the proper position for the hands when executing a particular stroke. NO, YOU can ' t have it; it ' s mine! This game of keep-away is part of a boys ' physical education class. ORGANIZATIONS Thrive At RVC 126 - ' ' -- -N i| 5 -V [jm Student Commission Sets Policies for Student Body SC REPRESENTATIVES are (front row from left) Luann Signer!, Pat Mclnn is, Cathy Pickering, Linda Dobbs, Lynn Schoepski, Paul Colombi, Denver Bitner, Janet Pierce and Jan Fishe; (Middle row from left) Dr. J, B. Munson and Joe Borsche; (back row from left) Tom Luchetti, Jim Hall Bill Hoyt, Gerry Menne, Bob Montgomery, Steve Stiles, Mike Aukes, Bruce Espy and Bill Thurmond. Absent are Mary Ann Peters, Kathy Flood, Chuck Lamb, and Steve Mutimer. BY FAR the most important organization of campus is the Rock Valley College Student Com- mission, which was established in August of 1965. The Commission was set up to: Cooperate in the development of a student activity program for RVC and the creation of a student center; Assume responsibility for traffic control; Represent the students on the dean of student ' s discipline committee, when invited to do so; Charter student or- ganizations; Formulate the bases for worthwhile standards of student traditions at the college; Cooperate with the office of the dean of students in initiating orientation programs for new students; Arrange for the supervision of all students ' social activities on campus; Work with the deans in preparing for a suitable recognition day at the end of the year as a reward for individuals who have earned distinction through good scholarship; and Provide leadership training for officers and spokesmen of all student groups. Five officers during 1966-67 directed the governing body as the student representatives en- deavored to carry out these duties. They were Bill Thurmond, president; Luann Segneri, vice presi- dent-treasurer; Linda Dobbs, secretary; Mary Ann Peters, parliamentarian; and AAike Aukes, sergeant at-arms. In many ways the development of this student government agency has to keep in step with the widening scope and the expanding functions of the school in general. By carefully guiding the growth toward maturity of the total student population, the Student Commission is in an ideal posi- tion to take the lead in creating a well disciplined, unified and constructive force of students who will work actively for a better college and a better image for the younger generation. 128 BILL brings forth his opinion. Sell !?:tTis?ur ' ' ° ' ' ' ' ' ° ' ' - ' ' ' ' ' ' ' - ' ° ' - ' ' ' ' J- ' --. D - ' -son. and Bear Aukes listen to 129 Traffic Control Confers Before Ticketing TSC is briefed on new parking rules by Coordinator Robert Montgomery. The student traffic supervisors (seated from left) Dave Davis Joe Borsche, Robert Montgomery; and (standing from left) Mike Aukes, and Tom Williams. TRAFFIC CONTROL AND SECURITIES was created to control movement of traffic and to alleviate parking difficulties. The campus police unit began its first year of strict traffic enforce- ment this fall on the unique setting of the RVC campus. Although a small segment of the student body tended to take an openly critical view of the work done by their peers serving on TCS, the student police did manage to keep the flow of traffic on our campus fairly free of congestion. Faculty parking and other reserved spaces have been kept open for those who have a definite need for them. The rustic flavor of RVC has resulted in a decrease in the students ' attention to proper park- ing procedures. By giving tickets to all offenders, TCS has placed a premium upon adherence to campus traffic and parking regulations. Relaxing after hours, the group sponsored its first Policemen ' s Ball. Even during this social function they were entrusted with keeping school property intact. 130 RVC Boasts First Debate-Forensics Squad FORENSICS AND DEBATE were instituted on our campus to promote the application of clear thinking and logic to various types of public speaking. Started as a small group this fall the debate and forensics squads hope to grow with the college. The teams are coached by Mr. David Arnold (pictured at the right) of the Communications Division. The group plans to attend the National Novice Debate Tournament and other speaking tournaments scheduled throughout the year. ■iS.- % I i TAKING A BREATHER from a heavy schedule of competative debate matches and public speaking tournaments are (from left) Bruce Espy, Kathy Flood, Ron White (standing), and Dale Silberhorn. Absent are Pam Moeller, Steve Heck, Mike McKay, Mike Rapp, Lynn Schoepski, Jim Saudargus, and Andy Verbeski. 131 College Band Explores Breadth Of Musical Forms in 1966-67 Debut THE ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE BAND, conducted by Mr. Reuben Johnson, was another thriving organization on campus this year. The purpose of the rapidly developing orchestral unit was to explore various types of music and give public performances of it. The band played at a number of Trojan basketball games during the year and also presented a concert in conjunction with the choir in early January. Band officers were Nellie Berg, president; Rick James, vice-presi- dent; Nick Pasch, secretary-treasurer; and Kathy Love, librarian. MR. JOHNSON strikes up the band. fi ■:■ SKiS J 3SSSE KKSSS • ' ' :. 1 1 ■ ' 1 : J! 1 : ;; C f ■ J J ; -j s - i£w. c: CAUGHT by camera prior to one of their many programs about town, band members are John Berg (at piano); (front row from left) Norman Fry, William Hopper, Amy Laurin, Mike Hodges, Rebecca Nelson, Louis Graceffa, Katharine Love, Robert Schusler, Thomas Fredrickson, Terr! Wade, Robert Stiles, Nellie Berg, and Nicholas Pasch; (back row from left) Dennis Leja, Bill Britton, Kay Lee, Richard James, David Gustas- fon, Ronald Hughes, John Ryan, Gerald Ulrich, Gary Lundquist, Jeff Dahlberg, and Richard Daniels. 132 Choir Captivates Audiences With Varied Selections THE ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE CHOIR, under the direction of AAr. Reuben Johnson, thrilled many audiences during its first year of singing on behalf of the school and for the community. The goals of the organization are to learn and perform music from many genres. The Music Department joined with the Theatre Department to present the one act opera, Amahl and the Night Visitors in early December at the Rockford Theatre. The choir also sang over the Christmas holidays on two Rockford television stations. As still another major production for the 1966-67 company of singers the chorus per- formed in the AAendelesohn Concert Series in early January. Two of the selections the choir sang were the hymn God of Our Fathers, and the jazz spiritual, Shadrack, thus illustrating still further the diverse talents and musical interests of the group. The group is planning a Broadway musical for this summer. Officers for the year were, Gary Lundquist, president; David Fulton, vice-president; Mary Ann Peters, secretary-treasurer; and Cheryl Hammond, librarian. CHORUS prepares to sing out. (Front row from left) Marie Casey, Kathy Flood, Mary Jo Parker, Cheryl Hammond, Cleo Spading, Nellie Berg, and Karen Euno; (2nd row from left) Sharon Clark, Mary Ann Peters, Rebecca Nelson, Marlys Streyffeler, Shelby Dagis, Janie Fishel, Pat Wilkinson, and Sara Johnson; (3rd row from left) Lyle Daniels, Richard James, Gordon Spading, Norman Fry, John Berg, and David Fulton; (back row from left) Vaden Parmenter, Gary Lundquist, Kenneth Suckow, William Kenny, John Joern, James Hall, James Ferris, David Loomis, and Mike Hodges. Absent are Sam Beckett, Pam Moeller, Joel Prather, Sue Williams, and Paul Jarvis. 133 Future Teachers Prepare For Career FUTURE careers are planned by FTA members. They are (first row from left) Vice president John Strohman, Treasurer Jim Rasch, Robert Stiles, and Harris Doures; (middle row from left) Recording Secretary Sharon Clark, Corresponding Secretary Karen Euno, Verneen Badertscher, Chris Marshall, and President Peggy Timmer; (back row from left) Linda McAllister, Diane Soter, Kay Lee, and Miss Dorothy Butts. Absent are Sheila Baldwin, Ardele Cerving, Mary Downing, Jan Fisher, Sheila Garey, John Hunter, Judy Klug, Mary Nelson, Lorna Rhodes, Diana Scott, Elizabeth Falk, Colette Clifford, Debby Richardson, and Leslie Reid. THE FTA of Rock Valley College began its first sessions last fall. Under the guidance of Miss Dorothy Butts, it forged an active, progressive foundation upon which the FTA of years to come can build. The principles adopted this first year on the new campus no doubt will serve as a guide to future FTA members. The FTA members became acquainted with the goals of the teaching profession. Through guest speakers they learned of opportunities in teaching. By engaging in practical projects, they per- formed community services such as tutoring to gain experience for a career in teaching. The group contributed to college and community by tutoring at Booker T. Washington Center and other community free-tutoring centers, holding a Mother ' s Day Tea for RVC students and their mothers, and another tea for all FTA senior mem- bers from all high schools of Winnebago and Boone Counties. 134 Club Members Study Medical Research Serve Community as Volunteer Aides THE MERGER between the future nurses and all other types of medical clubs brought about the Allied Medical Society under the sponsorship of Miss Dorothy Butts. Future projected growth of this organization will result in an increase in participation and programs on the Rock Valley campus. Through this first year members of the Allied Medical Society have become familiar with various careers in the medical sciences and the oppor- tunities in them. They have gained knowledge through medical research and experience through voluntary medical assistance in the community. Plans for the club include a visit to several medical centers in the area, aid to crippled and handicapped children and service at homes for the aged and senior citizens. ALLIED MEDICAL Club looks toward the future. They are (front row from left) Miss Dorothy Butts, Treasurer Patricia Launley, Secretary Kathleen Swart, and Cindy Purkafile; (back row from left) Bonnie Tamarack, President Sam Beckett, Chuck Stron, David Loomis, Cindy Meyers, and Vice President Jim Garcia. Absent are Judy Edwards, Joe! Ferguson, David Martin, Linda Rhodes, Maretta Tureson, Kris Wessman, Gerald Peterson, Robert Stiles and John Petit. 135 Phi Theta Kappa Rewards Outstanding Scholarship MEMBERSHIP in Phi Theta Kappa is increasing at a reserved, measured rate that is in keeping with the scholarly, moderate character of this organization. Still, Omicron Eta Chap- ter, under the auspices of Miss Eliza- beth Harvey, is growing in number and in academic achievements just as steadily as is the college itself. The organization was initiated on the RVC campus to promote scholarship, to develop character, and to cultivate fellowship among the stu- dents. To qualify as a member of this organization a student must have a 3.2 cumulative average for two con- secutive quarters. He must also be a full time student for the two ' quarters. Phi Theta Kappa has plans to sponsor a variety of lectures and de- bates. They also will continue to sponsor the annual student-faculty basketball game. PHI THETA KAPPA officers are (from left) Nancy Williams, treasurer, Marlin Larson, president, and Linda Dobbs, secretary. MEMBERS of Phi Theta Kappa have met requirements. They are (kneeling from left) David Wells, Ron Carlson, and Marlin Larson,- (standing from left) Co-sponsor Mr. Lloyd Hoshaw, Doral Conklin, Mary Ann Peters, Nancy Williams, lla Peterson, Linda Dobbs, Advisor, Miss Elizabeth Harvey and Co-sponsor Mr. Wayne Zumvi alt. Absent are John Gile, Al Widhalm, Pam Moeller, and Herman Wacker. 136 THEATRE CLASS smiles warmly and artistically. Group members are (front row from left) Marcy Harnitz, Pam Moeller, Marie Casey, and Dennis Goomas; (back row from left) Mike Johnson, Steve Fitzgeald, Tom Haines, Gerald Wilson, and Rich Gamble. Versatile Thespians Range From Satire to Children ' s Musical ENTERING its second year of existence, the theatre group, l ed by Mr. David Meisenhoider and Mr. Donald Colucci, has planned and brought to the stage productions which range fronn a series of satirical skits to a play with songs written for juvenile audiences. Now on the new cannpus the organization is beginning to thrive. Most students who have an interest in the theatre are starting to take an active part in the group ' s presentations. The first production this year was the Sweet, Sour, Sassy Blackouts revue. The coffeehouse which formed the backdrop for this show was located in the Student Center, formerly a dairy barn. To carry this theme still further milkmaids were present to serve cider and hors ' d ' -oeuvres. The RVC Theatre is currently readying for the stage a children ' s musical entitled Rover Flies Over. It will tour eighteen elementary schools in Boon and Winnebago Counties each Friday from March through May. 137 Young Scientists Form Group SCIENCE CLUB officers admire project. They are (from left) Kathy Love, secretary; Jim Hall, past-president and founder; Mr. Peter Frisk, math instructor and co-sponsor; Jeff Williams, vice president; and Bob Seitz, treasurer. Absent is Fred Garcia, president. THE APPLIED Science Club held its first meeting on October 10, 1966, and was officially recognized as an organization on October 27, 1966. Membership in this club has enabled stu- dents to enhance their background and training in particular fields of science. Participation of all members in diverse re- search projects lends a unity to the group that is characteristic of the closeness of the RVC students. For example, the group at present is build- ing a ruby laser. They are also developing plans for a campus radio station. This spring the mem- bers will attend a science fair in Iowa. YOUNG scientists get a word of advice from Mr. Koleto. They are (from left) Sponsor Mr. Brian C. Koleto, Walt Cunny, Jeff Williams, Kathy Love, Jim Hall, Kim Kokenes, Greg Schmidt, Keith Deline, John Weineke, Bob Seitz, and co-sponsor Mr. Peter Frisk. Absent are Fred Garcia, Brad Kjell, Nick Pasch, Ron Bahnson, Bob Norman, Paul Aspengren, and Gorden Spading. 138 Vets Make Most of Social Life on Campus DEDICATED to the proposition of having a good tinne, the Veterans Club, a social-minded club created for all full time students who have served in our Armed Forces, seemed to enjoy themselves immensely throughout the school year. The Vets appeared to relish the folksy, homespun atmosphere on the RVC cam- pus, experiencing no difficulty in making themselves at home while many of the rest of the studerrts re- garded the temporary facilities as a rather dormant place. The group represented the school at public affairs and promoted school activities and events, and ton- tinually demonstrated through their projects and conduct that college can be fun in spite of the growing pains which the institution is going through. The dances that the club put on were always well received by the students. Mr. John Van Dyke served as sponsor of the group. Members voted honorary advisorships for Mr. Edward Clossen and Mr. David Meisenholder. OFFICERS of the club are (seated from left) Steve Mutimer, president; Marilee Knapp, secretary; Al Gober, treasurer; and (standing from left) Chuck Lamb, vice president; Bud Wilkins, sergeant at arms; and Mr. John Van Dyke, advisor. VETERAN campus cut-ups are (|3ack row from left) Bob Stiles, Rod Frank, Bud Wilkins, Jim Hall, Dave Walter, Dick Sw anson, Chuck Lamb; (middle row from left) Sponsor John Van Dyke, Jim Konopa, Marilee Knapp, Gordon Spading, Al Gober, Joel Prather; (kneeling from left) John Johnson, Bruce Espy, Don Ediund, and Buck Jones. Absent are Steve Mutimer, Roger Becknell, and John Peterson. 139 Newspaper Staff Reveals What ' s Happening THE VALLEY FORGE, the school newspaper was published every two weeks by the Rock Val- ley newspaper staff. The paper, which ran fronn fogr to twelve pages in length, gains its revenue from advertising sales. Managing Editor Mary Ann Peters and her able staff emphasized events going on here at RVC and also publicized other activities in and around the commiunity. This year ' s business managers were Richard Fitzgerald and later Jerry DeWitt. Chuck Stroh handled the news editing part of the Valley Forge and was assisted by Tara Zickuhr and Kerry Dan- off. Feature editor was Kathy Flood; sports editor was Paul Jarvis; copy editor was Connie Messina and layout editor was Lynn Black. Greg Bramhall was the staff ' s photography editor. Mr. Edward Stoyanoff, staff adviser, said that with the development of a Journalism curriculum in the making, the publication may be put out weekly in the future. EDITOR Mary Ann Peters and Connie Messina consider, with apparent amusement, the merits of a news story. KERRY DANOFF (left) points out a particularly deft passage in one of her news stories to Lynn Black. PAUL JARVIS supplies one of his assistants on the sports staff, Shirley Holliday, with a tip on writing good copy for the back page. Absent for staff pictures are Chuck Stroh, Kathy Flood, Greg Bram- hall, Jerry DeWitt, Rich Fitzgerald, Kay Lee, Barb Johnson, Verneen Badertscher and Ha Peterson. PART of the yearbook staff in con- sultation on final layouts. Struggling to meet the last deadline are (stand- ing from left) LaVerne Harms and Mark Hendrickson; (on floor from left) Marg Ostic, Chris Peria, Ellen Dahlin, and Stephanie Perla. Absent in this and other pictures is Artist Jane Egan and staffers Paul Jarvis and Louise Van Leeuwen. Yearbook Editors Compile Annual with New Look THE SPIRIT OF ' 67, the Rock Valley yearbook, launched its second year of publication with the emphasis on the college ' s growing campus. The Spirit tried to link its theme with the rustic fron- tier atmosphere of the college this past year. One of the prime objectives of next year ' s annual will be to include every student ' s picture. Advisor Ed- ward Stcyanoff has declared. Hank Koerner was editor-in-chief of the 1967 book. Advertising sales manager was Margaret Ostic. Editors and their respective divisions were Kay Lee, class and faculty editor; Ellen Dahlin, activities editor; Stephanie Perla, organizations; Mark Hendrickson, sports; and LaVerne Harms, photography coordinator. Greg Bramhall served as official student photographer. Yearbook artist was Jane Egan. HANK KOERNER, editor-in-chief of pleased as he proofreads one of the Section. The Spirit of ' 67, seems pages for Kay Lee ' s Class BETTY DODSON doodles on a layout while Greg Bramhall checks the available light in the office prior to another photo assignment. SUGGESTIONS for a more attractive design on a division page are offered to Stephanie Perla by Advisor Edward Stoyanoff. 141 OPEN 24 HOURS 3511 E. State St. ¥V StBr Doruxt ' AFTER GRADUATION You May Want to Consider a Career With SUNDSTRAND CORPORATION Where Growth Means Opportunity MULLER ' S PINEHURST Rockford ' s Pioneer Dairy :5 1 m_ ■ H % 1 i K- -| , m-f  - P H k - ' • ■1 3 . ' .- - - ' ' c l- V M H ■•2fe ' -- . i t B B H MHI ' m f H Ite ' 1 mm ' itniA J B i-t- ■ i r •• - ■ffiHP L|iAlUv%K  jt Kw ' m I ' IIbh Montague at Ogilby Roads 968-0441 142 J. L CLARK Manufacturing Co. 2300 Sixth St. 962-8861 Compliments of COLUMBIA STUDIO 106 W. State 964-568 1 Manufacturers of Shapers Planers Slotters Shaper-Planers Milling Machines i i Poy by cheik for your booki luilion and oihei cxpentei ROCKFORD MACHINE TOOL CO SUBSIDIARY OF GREENLEE BROS CO 2500 Kishwaukee Street. Rockford. Ill- 61101 U.S.A. COLLEGE STUDENTS! Before you go away to school, it will pay you to open a LOW-COST CHECKING ACCOUNT at the American Bank - SEV Banl at merican SEVENTH STREET AND FOURTH AVENUE AMERICAN NATIONAL BANK AND TRUST CO.. ROCKFORD, ILL. 1 NEWSPAPtBi • 143 sr, , A Pay Check . . . . . . yours for the working. Many Rock Valley College students have found they could turn their spare hours into dollars by getting part-time work at Barber-Colman Company. We often have jobs whose time tables can be modified to suit your class schedule. And many of these jobs require little or no experience. This unusual opportunity exists because Barber-Colman is growing. And we ' re growing fast. The natural supply of full-time workers in Rockford can ' t keep up with us. So— If you have a few hours each day that you don ' t need for school work . . . and you would like to turn these hours into dollars . . . just give us a call. We have two plants in Rockford, and each one has a personnel office for your convenience. On the southwest side of Rockford , dial 968-6833. 1300 Rock Street, In Loves Park, just northeast of Rockford . . . Clifford Avenue ( Collins Road, west of Alpine Road), dial 877-0241 . Just ask the operator for Personnel and you ' ll be in good hands. We are an equal opportunity employer, and if you ' re interested in full-time work, we almost always have some challenging jobs open. BARBER-COLMAN COMPANY BARBER COLMAN Compliments of COTTA TRANSMISSION 2340 ll+h Street 962-6671 When the +Ime comes to furnish a home see us . . . ROCKFORD STANDARD HARRY C. WEST, Chairman of the Board ROYAL M. LIGHTCAP ROBERT G. GRINDLE President Secretary 1100 I Ith Street .;w m BOLENDER ' S 330 W. State 962-8234 Compliments of AMEROCK CORPORATION 4000 Auburn 963-9631 Rockford ' s Portable Typewriter Headquarters FISHER ' S Office Equipment Co. 322 7th Street Rockford fHfii w ome Personal Securi+y Through Personal Thrift Is a Basic Fundannen+al of Good Education. HOME Homf of the ( ' (irilloKx ' SAVINGS c5 Loan Assodafion of BocJcford 1107 East State Street • Rockford, Illinois Dial 965-4741 146 Colonial ood BREAD STUCKErS At Two Convenient Locations 121 N. Main Colonial Village 962-3754 398-5670 Connpliments of ROWLAND ' S JEWELRY We Set Our Own Diannonds ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE BOOKSTORE Textbooks Study Helps School Supplies Pennants Rock Valley Sweatshirts Decals Class Rings IN THE TRAILER ACROSS FROM THE UNION 147 fomqoLjt Mwinihm s H wpct II2I-II3I BROADWAY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS AREA CODE 815 963-5438 For Fine Home Furnishings and Carpets DALE SHERWOOD MUSIC CENTER We Give Lessons Too 3402 Nth ST. 964-3421 SANDY HOLLOW SHOPPING CENTER Compliments of HOLLYWOOD DRIVE-IN 3022 Wallin 5020 N. Second 4132 Broadway 3605 Auburn 2715 N. Main 815 Marchesano 2904 W. State 3300 Eleventh 148 MASONDY tk COMOim WO K AHK iOOMS MtWUS rOKHe$ ENOOSID HOOMi AOPiP HOME IMPROVEMENTS Broadway Builders DIVISION OF Breadway and Perryy l e LUWBE8 ami fUtl COMPAWY WE GIVE S H GREEN STAMPS FLAT RATES - TIME i MATERIALS - E-2 FINANCING CASH CARRY PRICES CAU FOR A COURTEOUS FREE ESTIMATE TODAY! SHOWROOMS OFFICES 1835 BROADWAY 968-0521 DEAN MILK COMPANY Division of 1126 Kilburn Avenue Phone 962-0647 VARLAND AGENCY, INC. INSURANCE MORTGAGES REALTORS 730 N. Main Rockford 968-5841 LEARN TO FLY at Aviation Sales and Service An FFA Approved Flight School Introductory Flight Course Private Pilot ' s License Guaranteed Flight Courses Commercial Instrument Multi-engine Call 964-8649 or Come to the CESSNA HANGAR GREATER ROCKFORD AIRPORT,, 149 THE TROJAN ... THE SPIRIT OF 1967 150 The yearbook staff would like to take this opportunity to express its genuine gratitude to the people who have made this yearbook possible. It is fitting that we first express our appreciation to Mr. Edward M. Stoyanoff, the yearbook advisor, for his valuable guidance, patience, and time. His tireless efforts and encouragement were an indispensable factor in our yearbook. The publication of this yearbook would not have been possible if it was not for the understanding of the teachers who were lenient and thoughtful enough to excuse the students to work on the yearbook when a deadline was approaching or pictures were being taken. All in all, the completion of the yearbook was the result of the joint effort of the faculty and students. 151 TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World ' s Best Yearbooks Are laylor-made Rock . ' -■J ' mm. ROC; ,]:; RD, iiii ■r 3 9696 0006 gg: