Rockford College - Recensio / Cupola Yearbook (Rockford, IL)

Text from Pages 1 - 108 of the 1962 volume:

Kockford Cclif ARCHIVES 1962 RECENSIO Kenneth Palmer Adviser Carol Ohm Editor Constance Bordonaro Business Manager Doreen Keltner Art Editor Terry Anderson Photographer Rockford College Rockford, Illinois OUR CREST SYMBOLIZES THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS WHICH CHAR- ACTERIZE ROCKFORD COLLEGE. ACADEMICALLY OUR FACULTY HAS ENLIGHTENED US WITH GREATER KNOWLEDGE AND WISDOM ... WE HAVE GAINED KNOWLEDGE FROM BOOKS . . . OUR EXTRA- CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES HAVE AIDED IN FORMULATING THE IDEAL INNER TRUTH AND BEAUTY OF ROCKFORD COLLEGE STU- DENTS . . . WITH SOUND BODIES OUR ATHLETES HAVE UPHELD THE COLLEGE SHIELD. THE RESENCIO ALSO EMBODIES, AS DOES THE CREST, THE COM- PONENTS OF EACH ROCKFORD COLLEGE YEAR. C o Our Crest 2 ADMINISTRATION, FACULTY PAGE 4 STUDENT BODY PAGE 14 COLLEGE LIFE PAGE 36 VARSITY SPORTS PAGE 72 ADVERTISEMENTS PAGE 90 3 THE PATHS TOWARD GREATER KNOWL- EDGE AND WISDOM HAVE BEEN ILLUMI- NATED BY OUR FACULTY. CO-EDITORS Sherry Northsea Patsy Valnik JOHN A. HOWARD President A d mi 7 LUCILE BLACKFAN, M.A. Assoc. Prof. Emeritus of Modern Languages JORDAN CAVAN, Ph.D. Prof. Emeritus of Education. RUTH S. CAVAN, Ph.D. Prof , of Sociology ( on leave) FRANCES JOHNSON, Ph.D. PATRICIA ATKINS, M.A. Inst, in Speech WALTER E. BECK, M.A. Inst, in Mathematics Faculty JOHN F. BENNETT, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of English MILDRED F. BERRY, Ph.D. Prof, of Speech and American Literature LELAND M. BIGGS, M. in Bus. Adm. Asst. Prof, of Business Administra- tion and Economics BORIS BLICK, Ph.D. Asst. Prof, of History 9 ALAN BLOOM Lecturer in Sociology (2nd sem.) MILDRED BULLIET, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Mathematics and Physics GERTRUDE CARROLL, B.A. Inst, in English GAIL CASSEN, M.A. Inst, in Phys. Ed. for Women V. A. CRAWFORD, Ph.D. Visiting Prof, of Chemistry PHILIP DEDRICK, M.A. Assoc. Prof, of Art Faculty CHARLES DEWILD, M.A. Asst. Prof, of Phys. Ed. for Men JAMES DUMONT, M.S. Inst, in Biology ZS J7 0 AMPARO ESCARRILLA, M.S. Asst. Prof, of Chemistry KATHERINE GERVAIS, M.A. Inst, in Classics and Rhetoric Jm z  V 10 ANITA BUYETTE, B.A. Asst. in Chemistry HELEN HAMILTON, M.S. Inst, in Voice BERNARD HERINGMAN, Ph.D. Asst. Prof, of English RICHARD HEWITT Inst, in Religion WILLIAM JOHNSON, M.S. Inst, in Botany RAYMOND KAARET, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Political Science DAVID ROBERTSON, M.A. Inst, in Phys. Ed. SPAULDING ROGERS, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Psychology HARVEY RUNDQUIST M.F.A. Inst, in Art P. DEAN RUSSELL, Ph.D. Prof, of Business Administration and Economics JOHN SCHUMAKER, Ph.D. Prof, of Mathematics SALLY SEDELOW , Ph.D. Asst. Prof, of English DONALD WALHOUT, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Philosophy and Re- ligion JUSTINE WALHOUT, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Chemistry SALLY LO WARE, M.A. Inst, in French GINA WASSING, M.A. Assoc. Prof, of Modern Languages C. A. WINKELHAKE, Ph.D. Assoc. Prof, of Education MARY WOLLNER, Ph.D. Prof, of Education and Child De- velopment Faculty HANS WOLPE, Ph.D. Prof, of Modern Languages OFFICE STAFF: FIRST ROW; F. Secoy, N. Patrick. SECOND ROW; E. Drake, M. Flanigan, B. Giddings, E. Slick, G. Spickerman, P. Burke. THIRD ROW; M. Spainhower, L. Wasylkow, M. Kuhlmeier, L. Morris, O. Krukonis, R. Johansen, E. Mitchell, L. Jessen. NOT SHOWN; D. Kisting, M. Williams, B. Johnson. 13 FROM BOOKS WE GAINED KNOWLEDGE AND PREPARED OURSELVES FOR THE FU- TURE. EDITOR Nancy Bernardo ASSOCIATE Mary Marchiorato 16 JAMES BALDWIN Roscoe, Illinois Political Science CAROL BENNETT Rockford, Illinois English JOHN BENSON Rockford, Illinois Business Administration JAN BRANDENBURG Rockford, Illinois Child Development BARBARA BRODD Skokie, Illinois English PENELOPE BROWN Madison, Wisconsin Economics DONALD BRUNS Rockford, Illinois Zoology WAYNE CARLSON Rockford, Illinois Zoology DAISY CHI Curitiba, Brazil Art JANET CHOU Taiwan, China Graduate Student 17 LINDA FISHER London, England Special Student JOHN GAFFNEY Rockford, Illinois Economics Seniors HAYNES GODDARD Rockford, Illinois Spanish DAVID GRIMES Rockford, Illinois Business Administration ROGER HAMILTON Rockford, Illinois Business Administration FRANK HORN Rockford, Illinois Business Administration EARL JACOBSON Rockford, Illinois Divisional Science JOAN JACOBSON Waterloo, Iowa Economics 19 MARY ANN JARMAN Fish Creek, Wisconsin Child Development WAYNE JOHNSON Winnebago, Illinois Business Administration RUSSELL JOHNSTONE Riverside, Illinois Business Administration KAREN LARSON Rockford, Illinois Child Development Seniors j SANDRA LINDSTEDT Rockford, Illinois History HARTLEY MELLISH Toronto, Ontario Economics JUDITH MILLAR Park Forest, Illinois English 20 SANDY MOLANDER Rockford, Illinois Zoology CLAUS MORCH Chicago, Illinois Political Science INA MOUGIN Galena, Illinois Zoology HARLAN NELSON Jasper, Minnesota Zoology ELISE NORDBROCK Lombard, Illinois Psychology DEBORAH NORRIS Belmont, Massachusetts French 21 DUANE RALSTON Roscoe, Illinois Business Administration LAUREL RANS Boone. Iowa History Seniors RONALD ROBBEL Rockford, Illinois Business Administration JOHN ROWLEY Winnebago, Illinois History MICHAEL RUBNER Chicago, Illinois Political Science WILLIAM SANDERS Rockford, Illinois Mathematics SANATKUMAR SHAH Surat, India Economics WILLIAM SLACK Rockford, Illinois Mathematics 22 SALLY SMYTH RICHARD SWANSON RONALD SW ANSON LINDA TURNQUIST Rockford, Illinois Moline, Illinois Moline, Illinois Rockford, Illinois Art English History History JANET WATSON Red Wing, Minnesota Sociology ROBERTA WILTFANG Rockford, Illinois Child Development JEAN WISHOP Rockton, Illinois Mathematics JO BETH WOLF Attica, Indiana Political Science 23 ARNE ANDERSON JAMES ANDERSON JANET BECKISH ALAN BINGHAM TANYA COMPARETTI SANTE DEMARCO RICHARD DOES KAREN FAGERBURG 24 DONALD GULBRANDSEN DOLORES GUSTAFSON JUNE JAMES DOROTHY JEFKO JOHN HERNANDEZ LARRY JOHNSON OK SANA ILLUK LEE KAMMERLOHR 25 Juniors SAMUEL SCARPETTA JOYCE SMITH MARTHA SIMPSON VEA SNYDER BETSY STAACK TOM WALTER PHILLIP STRAND LYNNE WALTHER MILT SUMMERFELT JUDITH WEAKLEY GERALD SWENSON CURT WENNERDAHL Brucetta Bucklew Genevieve Bumstead Georgie Burbidge Kathleen Condon Judith Coxon Martha Daniels Roger Cichorz Richard Eckburg 29 Presiding over their first meeting are freshman class officers Pat Zell, secre- tary; Jim Finke, treasurer; Carmie Caruth, president; Fred Young, vice president. Freshmen John Adamson Beverly Allen Karen Altendorf Linda Anderson Mary Ausland Barbara Berry Sharon Blaine Albert Blum Dale Bowman Patricia Brauer Cliff Brickman Edwin Brown Virginia Brown Michael Burbrick Matt Burman 32 Vince Buscemi Lois Carlson Karen Carroro Carmelita Caruth Eileen Castronovo Jacqueline Clark David Daffron Sharon Deavens Gerald Denen Donna Dressier JHE___ ssl [ ag - Iff ■A Jttii J jJ J ! Randy Durlam Barbara Eldridge Diana Fagerburg Roger Fleener Timothy Friday Richard Frink Lucille Geyer Barbara Gillaspy David Gloeckler Evelyn Gloster Nagene Goddard Gladys Gregorcy Jan Hallden Cathy Hardenbrook Colleen Heath Elizabeth Helgeson Alline Helm Fred Henize 33 34 Michael Kuzel Craig Laurent Phillip Linscott Douglas MacKenzie Betsey Nelson Fred Nelson David Lauts Robert Levasseur Lucy Linder Diane Markel Virginia Mullen Kathleen Mulrain Gail Nelson Janice Nester Mary Norris Thomas Slick Joseph Swenson Wesley Vermies Karen Sorensen Allen Stessmann Patricia Strombeck Patricia Thorstens Leslie Throgmorton Linda Tweed Willa Walker Ronald Wennerdahl Earl Young Marlis Sturmer Patsy Valnik Fred Young Ronald Swanstrom Ronald Vaughn Patricia Zell Decus Et Veritas OUR CREDO DECUS ET VERITAS SYM- BOLIZES THE IDEAL INNER TRUTH AND BEAUTY OF ROGKFORD COLLEGE STU- DENTS. EDITOR Monique Weldman Four new Rockford College students met at an Orientation Week tea held on the library lawn. New Students Meet for Orientation Orientation Week was held just before school began to acquaint new and Fresh- man students with Rockford College life. Mixers, beanies, teas, registration, and Help Day characterized the week. Two Freshmen help clear the new campus. % • Jan Halden and John Sweet trim a tree while a fellow worker looks on. Week Freshmen met by Jewett for their Help Day trip to the new campus. An added attraction to their Help Day ride to the new campus was a down town parade. Leader Joe Lindenfelser directs the winning Sophomore men as they strain against the Freshmen. Using the popular outer space theme, the Freshmen presented their show to the college body. Composed entirely of Freshman talent, the show helped launch their class into Rockford College life. Gunny sacked girls formed an usual chorus line. John Sweet and his partner Sharon Harrington teamed up for a folk singing duo. f War, Show, End Freshman Week Activities Freshmen received the opportunity to stop wearing their beanies a week early by winning a tug of war with the Sophomores. Both Fresh- men men and women were pulled into the ditch by the Sophomores, but were soon joined by them in a free-for all. Also pulled into the ditch were Freshman women, much to the delight of the crowd. 42 October Day allowed collegians the opportunity to dance the Hora in the courtyard. Hora, Popular Rockford College Dances Early in October dormitory students were awakened by a bell which signified October Day. Classes were dismissed for the day allowing students to enjoy the last bit of autumn. Picnics, hikes, homework, and dancing in the courtyard filled October Day activities. The Luau was held this year at Sherwood Lodge. A grass hut and tropical fruits formed the decorations. During intermission a Limbo contest was held to test the agility of the party-goers. 43 Dads Victorious in the traditional Army-Navy field hockey game was the Army squad. 44 A touch football game between the town and dorm students brought a shutout victory to the town men. See Athletic Contests, New Campus On Dad ' s Day, October 12, Fathers were feted with hockey and football games and a banquet all in their honor. Many fathers were viewing the new campus for the first time, and were able to see the Living Center and the men ' s dormitories. The modern facade of the living center symbolizes the appearance of the new campus. Students enjoy the many facilities offered in the living center. 45 Play, Ball, Lectures With the aid of generous patrons and student interest, Rockford College was able to present its first cultural week. Speeches by faculty members and noted lecturers provided a background of Medi- eval life. After a week of lectures and sev- eral performances of The Lark, Medi- eval Week was climaxed by a costumed Beaux Arts Ball. T entative plans call for a week of similar activities next year. Gaily colored banners decorated the walls of buildings. Torches also added a festive touch to the campus. 46 Several performances of The Lark were given during Medieval Week. The play was trans- lated from French by Hans Wolpe, a faculty member. Highlight Medieval Week Joan is about to be burned in the final act of The Lark. Winning the grand prize for their costumes at the Medieval Ball were Mr. and Mrs. C. V. Chapman. Mrs. Chapman, an alumna, made the costumes herself. Costumed ladies and their gentlemen enjoy intermission at the Beaux Arts Ball. 47 First Year for I Sounding Board, Language Lab Language students are now able to practice their foreign pronunciation in the language laboratory located in Adams Hall. The Sounding Board offers students oppor- tunities to share their opinions with others. Topics of interest are placed on the board in Middle Hall. Freedom of expression has long been one of the components of Rockford College life and is now centralized in the Sounding Board. Four Seasons Reflected in Campus Views Autumn ' s leaves rustle across the campus which is decorated by the brown and orange hues. At the first sign of spring, students clamor to north campus to study or just relax. Snow flocks the ground and trees in winter. Summer foliage brightens up the campus. Lillies-of-the-valley and violets are abundant Students interested in French were treated to a French play given under Mrs. Wassing ' s direction. A familiar campus sight is Mrs. Condon, house- mother, sitting at her desk. She used some of her spare time this year to make new curtains for the dining room. 50 Various Campus Although the usual students lament is that he doesn ' t have any spare time, Regents managed to take part in various activities. Student porch and Maddox are two areas where students congregate to relax, or to play bridge. Knitting was a popular pastime for co-eds. The Carnegie room, formerly off Inglenook was expanded into an international reading room. Activities Fill Regents Time Royal Couple Reigns for Winter Crowning event of Winter Weekend held Feb- ruary 9,10,11, was Winterlude, the semi-formal dance at which a royal pair was announced from a field of candidates representing all four classes. Eskimo Escapades was the name given to the informal dance held at the YMCA Log Lodge on Friday night. A movie, card party, and ice skating were the other events enjoyed. Couples dance amid attractive decorations. 52 Student Government Executive Board: SEATED; Earl Jacobson, Dodie Hietkotter. STANDING; Ross Fos- bender, Miss Sally Lo Ware, Adviser; Rusty Morch, Judy Karsten, Bruce Becker, Besty Staack, Charles Albertson, Dick Does, Jo Beth Wolf. Committees Help Govern College Student Government is a composite organization formed of the Student Government Executive Board, the Judicial Board, and the Financial Board and various standing com- mittees. Social Board plans many of the social events on campus. Members of these four committees are elected to their offices. JUDICIAL BOARD: SEATED; Tina Mahncke, Becky Olson, Laurel Rans. STANDING ; Don Bruns, Mike Oberdorfer, Candy Colburn, Jim Alverson, Bob Hansen. SOCIAL BOARD: SEATED; Nancy Kolstad, Bruce Becker, Barb Gerke, Steve May. STANDING ; Leslie Throgmorton, Jean Malloy, Roger Hamilton, Sue Nudell, Mike Oberdorfer, Nancy Kopecky, Judy Agema. Earl Jacobson, president of Student Government, conducts a meeting held in the Trophy Room. STANDING behind their president and adviser, SEATED; Mike Rubner and Dr. Kaaret are Dennis Par- mini, Carol Atkinson, Bruce Becker, Jo Beth Wolf, Jan Gillis, Lee Kammerlohr, Gloria Pritikin, Lauren Rans, and Dave Belknap, all members of the Political Science Club. Four Clubs Spark Political Interest Four clubs, International Relations Club, Forum, Though not directly tied to political or interna- Political Science Club, and the Libertarian Society tional activities, Forum members often debate or dis- offer Regents an opportunity to become well ac- cuss these activities, quainted with world events. Mrs. Atkins, adviser of Forum Club, shows members interesting material for debate. Members are Karen Neimeier, Al Blum, Gloria Pritikin, Tom John- son, Collene Heath, and Steve May. International Relation Club members are, SEATED; Alline Helm, Nancy Kopecky, Annabelle Gordon, Mary Simmons, Oksana Illuk. STANDING are ; Dave Belknap, Gloria Pritikin. 57 Men ' s, Women ' s House Councils, Town Some of the members of Women ' s House Council are, FIRST ROW; Chris Michaels, Pat Saunders, Marcia Kimball, Sherrie Golden. SECOND ROW; Jan Dwan, Wilma Maue, Anne Peterson, Nancy Harvey, Sue Nudell. Students Association Govern Living Units Officers of the Town Students ' Association are SEATED; Jan Dwan, Nancy Bernardo. STANDING; Sherry Northsea, Julianne Gustafson, Ann Nelson, Mary Jacobson. Governing College living units are the Town Students Association, Men ' s, and Women ' s House Councils. They regulate the on campus ac- tivities of students, and serve as a communicative link with the students. Mixed Chorus and Band Provide Music Mixed Chorus under the direction of Mr. Tadlock sang at convocation and at musical programs. Mary Ann Jar- man, a cheerleader, directed the band which played mainly for basketball games, but also for pep rallies. The band is not formally organized as a club, but is formed by a group of per- sons who share a common interest. Band members provided music for basketball games and campus pep rallies. Mixed Chorus sings at a convocation in Centennial Methodist Church. Members Active in Business, Biology, and Maddox House Committees Elected to Maddox Committee member- ship were Katie Brearton, Sue Nudell, their adviser, Kathy Condon. STANDING; Mike Kuzell, Dave Maitland, Dave Belk- nap, and Larry Wilkins. Biology Clubmembers are; Oksana Illuk, Harlan Nelson, Mr. Dumont, Don Bruns, Miss Seek, Betsy Staack, Ina Mogoun, John Hernandez, Wayne Carlson, Tony Adamahy. Leila Kemmerer Editor Tom Johnson Managing Editor Nancy Kolstad Features Editor Ross Fossbender Business Manager Collegian Offers Staff Rockford College students receive their newspapers at least twice monthly from the Collegian staff. The staff is composed entirely of college students and is advised by Mr. Kenneth Palmer. An editorial board made up of the editors and man- agers serves as the governing body. Staff members read papers from other schools. They are, Diane Husell, Al Blum, Carl Cacciatore, Jan Beckish, Jan Gillis, Sharon Shurtz, Fred Heniz, and Kathy Miles. 62 Conducting an interview is the News Staff, Jim Ebrom, Dick Does, Webb Kearns, Dianne Mar- kel, Sandy Koogler, Karen Neimier, Judy Coxon, Lynn Bogur. Ron Robbel Circulation Manager Terry Anderson Photographer Kenneth Palmer Adviser Opportunity for Workshop in Journalism Pasting articles in the paper is the layout staff: Jackie Clark, Ron Vaughn, Georgie Bur- bidge, Al Blum, Joanne Peter- son, Bonnie Seesland, John Schneider. Members of the ad and circulation staff are: Marty Hertigan, Matt Burman, Gloria Pritikan, Nagene Goddard. Staffs Publish Synapse and Recensio Discussing the yearbook cover selection are Carol Ohrn, Pat Valnik, Sherry Northsea, and Kathy Allen. Not present are Allen Stessman and Terry Anderson photographers. Mary Marchiorato, Connie Bordonaro, and Monique Weldman select ideas for the yearbook which Nancy Bernardo will list. Synapse, literary and art magazine whose contributors Tom Little, Ron Swanson, Wayne Perkins, Becky Olson, are from the college community, has as staff members, Monique Wel dman , Chip Wood, and Anne Peterson. 64 STAGERS: FIRST ROW; Danny Peterson, Karon Fager- burg, Pat Saunders, Bill Parker. SECOND ROW; Gloria Pritikin, Sandy Koogler, Pat Hale, Bonnie Seesland, Brucetta Bucklew, Lois Carlson, Jane Hopson, Marty Hertigan, Knox Fowler, Adviser. THIRD ROW; Andy Loewe, Webb Kerns, Ron Vaughn, Dodie Heitkotter, Ed Ashcroft, Katie Ausland, Debbie Seitz. FOURTH ROW; Hart Mellish, Mike Kuzel, John Slowey, Nat Clark, Fred Heinze, Matt Burman, Allen Stessmen (not Pictured) : Stagers Provide Backbone for Play Production Play production is greatly aided through the efforts of Stagers. The club was instrumental in presenting The Lark and the spring play by drawing from its membership the actors, directors, and crews. Mr. Knox Fowler replaced Mr. Les Hinderyckx as adviser this year. Mr. and Mrs. Knox Fowler check lighting equipment. 65 Decorate Campus for Christmas Freshmen prepare to trim a Christmas tree in middle hall. Each year the campus is decorated for Christmas by the freshmen. Overnight the campus is transformed by the festive decorations. Another annual event during the holiday season is the Christmas Dance. Tinsel Twirl was the name given to the dance. Jack Sweeny played for dance held in the Grand Ballroom of the Faust Hotel. 67 Graduating Seniors Leave Rockford After four years of preparation, seniors are ready to receive their diplo- mas and adopt new life roles. Plans future of the graduates vary, but for many the event will prelude jobs, marriage, military service, or further education. Two Seniors leave Centenial Methodist Church after Convocation. Robed Seniors prepare to take part in the Convocation in their honor. 68 College to Assume New Life Roles Ten Seniors Named to Who ' s Who The ten RC Seniors who have been named to Who ' s Who in American Universities and Colleges are FRONT, Left to right; Penny Brown Cage, Florence Coleman, and Linda Turnquist; BACK, Earl Jacobson, Ross Fosbender, Mary Ann Jarman, Judy Dall, Nancy Kolstad, Don Bruns, and Chuck Albertson. Last year ' s graduation ceremonies took place under fair skies. Campus Carousel Queen Mary Jacobson is surrounded by her court. They are Lucy Geyer, Joan Geminer, and Laurel Rans. Campus Carousel has been held every other year to raise money for Campus Chest and the facilities it supports. Each class selects a representative to run for queen, and the girl who raises the most money for Campus Carousel wins. 70 Attendant Laurel Rans QUEEN MARY ANN JARMAN Although she is elected earner in the year, the May Queen ' s identity is kept secret until the morning of the May Day festivities. At this time her attendants ' names are also announced. Honored this year as queen was Mary Ann Jarman. Her attendants were Judith Millar and Laurel Rans. Attendant Judith Millar tative Sports WITH SOUND BODIES OUR ATHLETES HAVE UPHELD ROCKFORD COLLEGE ' S SHIELD OF HONOR. EDITOR ROBERT GARON Harrier team members are; KNEELING, Dean Liskum, Fred Young, and Neil Jensen. STAND- ING are; Tyler Seiger, Tony Turciano, and Coach Dave Robertson. Dean Liskum guided this year ' s Cross Country Cross country team to a won record of 4 and a loss record of 3. Rockford . . 18 Chicago Teachers . . 41 The home meets were held at Sinnissppi Golf Rockford . . 21 Illinois Tech . 35 Course. Rockford . . 33 Whitewater . 23 Rockford . . 45 North Central . 15 Rockford . . 26 Knox . 29 Rockford . . 20 Lakeland . 35 Rockford . . 45 DePaul . 15 74 Cross Country Team Races Under Coach Robertson Off to a fast start are the Rockford College Harriers and their opponents. Mr. Liskum, father of the team captain, clocks to team. Regents Basketball Team: FIRST ROW; Steve Marshall, Dave Ragan, John Vitale, Bob Garon, Al Wales. SECOND ROW; Coach Charles DeWild, Wayne Johnson, Jack Kor- dash, Dave Gloecklar, Captain Bill Shilling, Manager Doug McLure. Ends First Season As Basketball Mentor The two platoon system styled after that used by Louisiana State University was initiated by Coach Charles DeWild. Names of the platoons were also adopted from LSU, the offensive being called the Go team and the defensive being the Chinese Ban- dits. The only returning letterman was Bill Shilling. He led the team in scoring and also served as team cap- tain. The Regents won three of their twenty-three regu- lar season outings. Coach Charles DeWild served his first year as basketball coach, replacing Dan Spika. Mrs. De- Wild ' s baton students provided excellent half-time entertainment during many basketball games. 77 Dave Gloecklar Dave Ragan Alan Wales SWIMMING TEAM: FIRST ROW: Hal Harrison, Dean Liskum, Fred Young, Ed Zins, Bob Berger, Ron Cox. SECOND ROW; Coach Dave Robertson, Andy Loewe, Pete Alexander, Nick Messersmith, Tom Richter. Swim Team Posts 3—9 Season Nick Messersmith and Pete Alexander served as co- captains of the Regents swim team. Competition included the Viking Olympics held at Augustana College. Senior Earl Jacobson closed out his college swimming career by piling up several points in the 220 yard freestyle and the 440-yard freestyle. 1961-62 SWIMMING BOX SCORE Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Rockford Viking 39 Monmouth 64 55 Shimer 33 23 Augustana 72 41 Shimer 52 26 George Williams 69 42 Bradley 51 51 Illinois Wesleyan 43 51 Cornell 42 36 Beloit 63 36 North Park 51 35 Knox 61 38 Illinois Tech 57 Olympics 4pts. 6th place 80 Final Swimming Year for Senior Earl Jacobson Two swimmers sprint during a practice session at the college pool. Fred Young prepares to dive from the starting block. ■ ■ ■ ■ Both Regents and their opponents are off to a fast start during a race. 81 Coaches Choose Outstanding Athletes | Bill Shilling led this year ' s basketball team in scoring and as team captain. Seniors Ron Swanson and Don Bruns played their last year on the tennis team. 82 Two returning lettermen on the track team are distance man Dick Alfors and field man Tom Glynn. in Six Sports Versatile senior Earl Jacobson swam, among other events, the breast stroke and was elected team captain in his under- graduate years. Sophomore Neil Jensen has already faced two years of cross-country competition, and has won two letters. Coaches Robertson and DeWild have innovated the naming of the out- standing athletes in each sport. Selec- tions were based on past season ' s per- formances, and on the anticipated season ' s performances. Jack Reising and Dean Liskum eye some of the clubs they use in their golf matches. 83 Spring Sports ' Roster Includes Golf Mary Ann Jarman, president; Miss Poor, adviser; and Judy Agema, secre- tary-treasurer; produce rhythmic pat- terns for the rest of Orchesis to follow. Instead of presenting a show this year, Orchesis members par- ticipated in workshops. Junior Or- chesis also allowed participation in modern dance for those with less experience. Cards were the theme for this year ' s Neried acquatic arts show. Working with the members was their new adviser, Miss Cassen. As in last year ' s show, sented floating patterns. 86 members pre- Women Show Athletic Skill in Orchesis and Nerieds Neried members are: FIRST ROW; Jo Lathum, Marilyn Wersted, Margaret Fisher, Bonnie Seesland. SECOND ROW; Joanne Peterson, Sue Robertson, Kathy Condon, Doreen Keltner. Cheerleaders, IM Stir Athletic Interest Six cheerleaders sparked the fans ' interest at basketball games. Miss Gail Cassen was ad- viser. In the FIRST ROW; Cathy Harden- brook, Barbara Gerke, Jan Hallden. SECOND ROW; Jean Malloy, Mary Anne Jarman, Jane Hopson. Intramural football, basketball, bowling, and vol- leyball offered Regents the opportunity of relaxing from studies through competative sports. The pro- gram spans the school year beginning with football in the fall, basketball during the winter, and end- ing with volleyball in the early spring. Volleyball and basketball are played during the noon hour and Regents are able to either play or watch during this free time. Going up for a lay-up shot is an IM basketball player, while his opponents attempt to block his shot. Touch football is played by IM participants. JMS Dave Robertson Coach of Track Team Returning lettermen for the track team this year were Dick Alfors and weight-man Tom Glynn. The team was strength- ened by new students and transfer students. Dave Robertson served as team coach. Neil Jensen prepares to break from the starting block. Members of the track team include KNEELING; Don Nelson, Ron Balsam, Doug MacKen- zie, and Tom Glynn. STANDING are; Dick Alfors, Al Wales, Fred Young, Steve Marshall, and Tom Slick. 88 Advertisements Our advertisers have aided in sponsoring the year- book. 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Shimer 0 4-22-61 4-25-61 Rockford 1 . . . . Milton 8 4-29-61 5-2-61 Rockford 0 . . . . Illinois Tech ... 9 5-8-61 Rockford 2 .. . . Aurora 7 5-6-61 5-11-61 Rockford 5 . . . . Milton 4 5-13-61 5-19-61 Rockford 2 .. . . Aurora 7 5-21-61 5-19-61 Rockford 6 . . . . Shimer 0 Coach Bob Walt Coach 1961 Track Whitewater 106 Lakeland . . 36 2 Milton ... 15 2 Rockford . . 6 Monmouth Relays DePaul . . 73 2 111. Tech. . . 50 2 Rockford . . 10 Beloit Relays Elmhurst Invitational 0 pts. Chicagoland Independent Colleges y 2 pt 9th place Coach Dave Robertson Captain Dick Alfors vrden ' s. © MILK ICE CREAM SERVED IN DINING ROOM MADDOX Faculty and Students Enjoy Sports Members of R-Club are SEATED; Hart Mellish, Nick Messersmith, Neil Jensen, Rusty Morch, Dean Liskum, Fred Young, and R on Cox. STAND- ING are; Dick Alfors, Don Bruns, Jim Lundstrom, Wayne Johnson, Bill Shilling, Earl Jacobson, Ron Swanstrom, and Vic Nafranowicz. Members of the Women ' s Recreation Association are FIRST ROW; Bonnie Seesland, Miss Cassen, Adviser, and Kathy Miles. SECOND ROW; Denise Melnick, Judy Karstens, Candy Colburn, Marcia Kimball and Sue Geiger. THIRD ROW; Mary Ann Jarman, Emma Snively, Ann Nelson, Lynne Walther, Betsy Staack, and Lois Carlson. Men and women students have the op- portunity to join clubs which were found- ed due to a common interest in sports. Women may join the Women ' s Recrea- tion Association, and men who have won varsity letters have the opportunity to join R-Club. Teachers may also participate in sports through Intramural competition. Two faculty members, Miss Ware and Mr. Robertson are team-mates in a volleyball game. 93 COMPLIMENTS OF ALLEN ' S CHINA AND GIFTS BRIDE ' S REGISTRY 123 W. State St. Rockford, III. COLUMBIA STUDIO Photographers 106 W. State 964-5681 Real Estate Financing EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME check IGHLAND fuel first! 602-1 8th St. 963-5401 Remodeling Fuel Oil M A SHOES T E R S 114 South Main Street Rockford, Illinois BOWL AT DON CARTER LANES Rockford ' s Largest — 28 Lanes Snack Bar College Rates 399-0314 NICHOLSON HARDWARE READY TO SERVE YOU FOR YOUR HARDWARE NEEDS 208 7th Street Rockford, Illinois ROCKFORD OFFICE SUPPLY HOUSE BOOKS, STATIONERY, PARTY DECORATIONS 119 South Main 968-8841 Best Wishes To The Class of 1961 COMAY JEWELERS 125 W. State Diamonds Records Watches Appliances Silverware Radios Luggage Rockford ' s only Member of The Diamond Council of America fern dairy Drink VITA-SKIM for a Slender- Youthful Figure Quantity Discount Plan 965-551 1 1411 Ninth Street Rockford, Illinois FRED C. OLSON MORTUARY 1001-03 Second Avenue 963-6521 Rockford, Illinois ALBERT ANDERSON CLOTHIERS, INC. 408-410 7th Street Bud Knott Sons CAMERA CRAFT, INC. 1 14 W. State Street Rockford 962-7797 Compliments of LINDSTROM TRAVEL BUREAU 108 W. State 968-3727 OGILBY INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. Trahern F. Ogilby John M. McCoy Brice H. Sheets 520 North Main Street Rockford, Illinois 963-6417 Insurance For The Individual, Home, And Business Four Regents celebrate the ending of the school year at the June prom. Attractive floral arrangements decorated Rock- ford Country Club, scene of the dance. June Prom 97 Youthful trainbearers aid May Queen Mary Ann Jarman. The Wild West came to the Rockford College Campus during May Day. Miss Jayne Poor directed the dancing for the event. Several of the dancers were Orche- sis members. Mary Ann Jarman was the May Queen. Her attendants were Laurel Rans and Judith Millar. 98 Western Theme for May Day Celebration