Rockmont College - Yearbook (Denver, CO)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1954 volume:

'' i sl ' on€(4Amd • Mt J' . In that jcky, saith fe Lord of hosts, J wiH take thee . .  -and will make thee as a Signet: for ! have chosen thee, saith m , the Urd of hosts. — HA GAI 2:23 1i Th Sttyt ls.' n qfficiJi seal upon docujpp£|| nd lerl wCng the ffossessuan apprbvSl, afldi jessing of Jfie owner. .We are the articles, aod rlad'is our King; let us ttrive Sr His s «ai[ ot Jr- ' %  ' 3i JPfi - ! 1— ii i .. ' ii  '« '''5««V z' J - %1 • ti ' -' ' ■ • -1 li - SMr, Mil Since the founding of the Denver Bible Institute forty years ago and con- tinuing through the history of Denver Bible College and Rockmont, the different Boards of Trustees have served faithfully, prayerfully, and thought- fully. This year's Board has been particularly active in facing the problems of our school. Through much self-sacrifice its members have helped Rock- monters take another step foi-ward in spiritual life and Christian training. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD as pictured, left to right: Rev. William P. Whittemore, Mr. Walter Harris, Mr. Glenn McMahan, Mr. Harry Bear, Vice Chairman; Rev. Robert Wells, Mr. Claude M. Hathaway, Chairman; Dr. W. Randall Skillen, Mr. Paul G. Tsehetter, Secretary- Treasurer; Mr. Carl Nelson, Mr. F. Donald Hall, Mr. John McCartney. Not pictured: Mr. Rudolph A. Anderson, Dr. David C. Bayless, Mr. Oscar B. Carlson, Mr. Alvine Gamine, Mr. William G. Newer, Dr. Joshua Gravett, Mr. Alfred Honour, Rev. Robert S. Lutz, Mr. Frank W. Farmer, Mr. Ernest L. Perrine, Mr. 0. C. Ramey, Mr. John C. Reeves, Rev. William Shea, Mr. WiUard Taussig. i 'i ■f u, I . 1 ■ ' AUXILIARY MEMBERS ARE: Mrs. C. V. Englund, Mrs. John L. McCartney, Mrs. Roy Baese, Mrs. J. L. O'ConneJI, Mrs. Ruth Fletcher, Mrs. Naomi Davis, President; Mrs. W. B. Male, Mrs. Harold Miller, Mrs. J. P. McClure, Secretary; Mrs. Glenn McMahan, Mrs. Dean S. Smith, Mrs. Lyla Dibble, Mrs. Paul Massie, Mrs. W. R. Skillen, Mrs. Helen Morse, Mrs. Florence v!!S 4vrv Anderson, Mrs. W. C. Sawtell, Marie Garberson, Mrs. Archie Yetter, Mrs. Wightnian, Mrs. y i Groman, Vice President ; and Mrs. Silkensen, Treasurer. The Ladies' Auxiliary is made up of friends of like faith who are interested in promoting Rockmont College. Special programs, devotions, fellowship, and service are features of their meetings. Each member has a personal interest in the students and strives to be of service to the college. P- '« h M mS£ Nineteen hundred fifty-four, another graduating class, another historical mile-post. In nineteen hundred fourteen, the Reverend Clifton T. Fowler founded the Denver Bible Institute. This year celebrates the fortieth anniversary of a growing ministry from that beginning. Congratulations, class of 1954! You are well trained for Christian service, not only in the Bible heritage of forty years but also in the richest and fullest accomplishments of a four-year ac- credited Bible college program. Rockmont College is a part of you, as you are a part of it. We praise God for you and pray that you will unlock the future with all its potential in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, our Redeemer. You enter an alumni organization distinguished by its consistent and con- stant Christian life and work. May the fortieth anniversary class not fall short but move from glory unto glory to the honor of God. To all who have made this milestone possible we extend our heartfelt thanks. Your continued prayer and stewardship in this work of Christ will set the pace for growth and service. May God's richest blessing abide with you all. Sincerely in Him, W. R. SKILLEN President mm As we face the responsibility and privilege of training young people for Christian service, we are keenly aware of our own limitations. However, our hearts echo these inspired words of the Apostle Paul as we face our task, Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life, UI Corinthians 3: 5,6) Furthermore, we are counting heavily upon the prayer fellowship of God's people on behalf of His work at Rockmont, believing that God will lead us on victoriously through their prayers and the supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ. A. H. YETTER Acting President from January 20. m ,.'.- -.'-iyifc'' j w m i ' i ?:m04fi}im m 5eJ i ■.: j.::t i% ''■ ■: '- - f j ' i s- ' OP ' ■. V ■ W? ' j( --.r -i,? TcC«HC«U4t CltcaK GORDON DAHL Financial Consultant OTTO HIGHFIELD Director of Public Relations 4«icC icuitcf EARL R. BARBOUR A.B., M.A. Dean and Librarian GRETA H. ROBERTS A.B. Moody Bible Institute Registrar REV. ROY R. BAESE College Chaplain n MAURICE DAMETZ A.B., M.A. History, Bible FLORENCE E. JONES Piano MARIE GARBERSON A.B., M.A. Composition, Literature Education 1 . y MARIAN FUHRMAN A.B., M.A., Ph.D. Greek, Education JESSE R. JONES Bible, Band Wind Instruments ROBERT D. KNUDSEN A.B., Th.B., Th.M. Philosophy, Social Science ARAM PHILIBOSIAN B.Mus., M.Mus. Chairman of Music Department Music, Voice, Choir GUNVOR OLSON B.S., M.Mus. Music ' ,'•.;. ,Sr, HAROLD E. MILLER A.B., M.Ed. Physical Education, Science Education PHILIP H. WICHERN A.B., Th.B. Theology, Bible MRS. EARL BARBOUR Business Office Manager Ace l Af4y 10- ' i.f 4N s d . : . r , H| H ak b; '-- r !£ V i 'iife pHS -. r ir « . L Settlor Barbara Ayers Joy, Missouri BARB Isaiah 26:3, 4 ACTIVITIES: Secretary of Class; Choir; Africa Prayer Group Leader; Dorm Council; Reflector; Alpha Rho Sigma; Soul Winners' Club, Secre- tary-Treasurer; Sunday School Teachers' Club; Young Life Club; Girls' Trio; Girls' Athletics. FURTHER TRAINING: Further Education Training. LIFE WORK: Missions or Minister's Wife. DuANE Ayers Iliff, Colorado I Thessalonians 5:18 ACTIVITIES: Basketball; Sunday School Teach- ers' Club; Young Life Club; Choir. FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Ministry or Missions. Don Baker preacher Denver, Colorado I John 5:14, 15 ACTIVITIES: Rockhounds; Sunday School Teachers' Club. FURTHER TRAINING: Sem- inary. LIFE WORK: Missions or Ministry. William Edward Bowman bill Littleton, Colorado Colossians 3:16 ACTIVITIES: Embryonic Preachers; Young Life Leadership; Mission Prayer Bands. FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Evangel- ism and Missions. Lois Bystrom Casper, Wyoming Isaiah 26:3 ACTIVITIES: Alpha Rho Sigma, 3, 4; Mission Prayer Bands 2; Chapel Choir 2, 3, 4; Radio Choir 3, 4; Chapel Choir Pianist 4; Accompani- ment Work 2, 3, 4. LIFE WORK: Ministry of Music. Vernon T. Grouse Denver, Colorado vern Galatians 2:20 ACTIVITIES: Quartet 1; Choir 2; Camera Club 1, 2; Embryonic Preachers 3, 4; Basketball 1. FURTHER TRAINING: Conservative Baptist Seminary. LIFE WORK: Missions. David W. Donaldson dave Grants Pass, Oregon Romans 8:28 ACTIVITIES: Soul Winners' Club I; Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Quartet 2; Radio Choir 3, 4; Junior Class President 3; Student Council 3; Senior Class Vice President 4; Men's Dorm Council 4; Student Director of Promotion 4; Tour 3. FUR- THER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Evangelistic Music. Floyd Emmett Eby Henderson, Colorado John 15:16 ACTIVITIES: Rockhounds 1, 2; Signet 3, 4; Reflector 4: FURTHER TRAINING: Possibly Seminary. LIFE WORK Missions and Ministry. Emma Mae Goodenough Denver, Colorado Church Secretarial Work and Gilbert A. Groman gil Denver, Colorado Psalm 37:5 ACTIVITIES: Basketball 4 Years; Chapel Choir 4 Years; Radio Choir 2 Years; R Club 3 Years. FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Service of the Lord. Nelson Hill, Jr. nels Englewood, Colorado Matthew 6:24 FURTHER TRAINING: Graduate Work in The- ology. LIFE WORK: Ministry and Bible Teach- ing. Sidney Jager sid Denver, Colorado John 3:30 FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Service of the Lord. James Eugene Layne gene Bennett, Colorado Proverbs 3:5, 6 ACTIVITIES: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Signet Staff 3, 4, 5; Dorm Council 2, 3; Soul Winners' Club 3, 4, 5; Mission Prayer Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; Alpha Rho Sigma 3, 4, 5; Camera Club 2, 3; Young Life Club 2; Vice President of Junior Class 3; Embryonic Preachers 4; Student Council 5. FURTHER TRAINING: Me dical Missions. LIFE WORK: Missions. Berna Dean Lee Phillipsburg, Kansas Romans 8:32 ACTIVITIES: Soul Wii ners' Club 1, 2, 3; Greek Club 1; Sunday School Teachers' Club 2, 3. LIFE WORK: Missions in Alaska. Audrey V. MacPhail Detroit, Michigan I Corinthians 15:58 ACTIVITIES: King's Karolers; Chapel Choir Radio Choir; Delta Beta Chi; Student Council Dorm Council. LIFE WORK: Christian Educ tion. Leslie Purl Madison Rush, Colorado Philippians 4:5-8- ACTIVITIES: Embyronic Preachers' Club; Stu- dent Council; President of the Senior Class. FURTHER TRAINING: Dallas Theological Sem- inary. LIFE WORK: Teaching and Ministry. Merlin Moore Terre Haute, Indiana Proverbs 3:5, 6 ACTIVITIES: Camera Club; Band; Choir; Soul Winners' Club; Mission Prayer Bands; Rock- hounds. FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Ministry. Howard G. Owen hi' Denver, Colorado Romans 8:28 ACTIVITIES: Embryonic Preachers; President of Freshman Class; Vice President of Sophomore Class; President of Junior Class; Treasurer of Student Council. LIFE WORK: Ministry. Thomas Ranum rampage Englewood, Colorado Philippians 1:9, 10 ACTIVITIES: Choir; Basketball. FURTHER TRAINING: Graduate Work in Education. LIFE WORK: Ministry or Teaching. Janie Ellen Reeves nut Eufaula, Alabama Romans 8:28 ACTIVITIES: Rockhounds. FURTHER TRAIN- ING: Further Study. LIFE WORK: Social Wel- fare Work. Marion Ulrich Iliff, Colorado Psalm 143:8 ACTIVITIES: Africa Mission Prayer Bands 1, 2, 3, 4; Sunday School Teachers' Club 1, 2; Rockmont Reflector 3, 4; Dorm Council 1, 4; Treasurer of Junior Class. FURTHER TRAIN- ING: Preparation for Mission Field. LIFE WORK: Missions. Bertha VerStraten Yoder, Wyoming John 16:33 ACTIVITIES: Dorm Council 2; Delta Beta Chi 1, 2, 3; Mission Prayer Bands 1, 2, 3, 4; Chapel and Touring Choir 1, 2, 3; Reflector 2, 3; Editor of Reflector 3; Signet 2; Student Council Secretary 3; Alpha Rho Sigma 3, 4; Who's Who 2; Class Social Chairman 4. FURTHER TRAIN- ING: Language School. LIFE WORK: Missionary Teaching. DeLBERDINE WiTHAM DEBBIE Denver, Colorado I Corinthians 15:58 ACTIVITIES: Choir 1, 2, 3, 4; Radio Choir 3, 4; King's Karolers Trio 3, 4; Cheerleader 3, 4; Delta Beta Chi 1, 2, 3; Sunday School Teachers' Club 2; Senior Class Secretary 4. FURTHER TRAINING: Graduate Work. LIFE WORK: Ministry of Music. David E. Yetter dave Denver, Colorado Romans 1:16 and Psalm 34:3 ACTIVITIES: Basketball 3, 4; Band 3; Soul Winners' Club 4; Student Council 4; President of Student Council 4. FURTHER TRAINING: Seminary. LIFE WORK: Bible Teaching. -niR 1 M p C 4 MARILYN DUNN Stamford, Nebraska EVELYN ENGDAHL Sinclairville, New York EDWARD HARRISON Ed Denver, Colorado SHIRLEY HEIST Iliff, Colorado JANET HINSHAW D.enver, Colorado HARLAN HUBBARD Eoi McDonald, Kansas BETH MARIE ALLEN Betty Springfield, Colorado GEORGE BRAYTON Grand Junction, Colorado LOIS CLARK Window Rock, Arizona WILLIAM COOK Bill Boston, Massachusetts SUE DAVIS Denver, Colorado STEPHEN CURTIS JIMERSON Curt Denver, Colorado SAMUEL JONES Sam Denver, Colorado DONNA KEITH Hereford, Colorado ROY LAY Pueblo, Colorado FRED MIYAUCHI Denver, Colorado 14'' ' 3 j !t?r ' CLIFFORD OHMAN Cliff Steamboat Springs, Colorado RICHARD OLSON Dick Tracy, Minnesota DONALD PARKIN Don Plainwell, Michigan LEWIS PRICE Lew Denver, Colorado GEORGE SALTZMAN Denver, Colorado JEAN SEYLER Alma, Nebraska HERBERT SHAFFER Denver, Colorado JAMES SKIDMORE Jim Denver, Colorado BARBARA SMITH Eaton, Colorado Not pictured: LEX DOLTON Denver, Colorado JOE EASTON Denver, Colorado FRANK RICE Idaho Springs, Colorado KENNETH RICE Idaho Springs, Colorado GEORGE WHITING Denver, Colorado EDITH STINSMAN Edmonton, Alberta, Canada NOLA STOUT Des Moines, Iowa BARBARA WARNER Kremmling, Colorado DONALD WHIPPLE Don Denver, Colorado . EUGENE ADAMS Golden, Colorado WILLIAM BARLOW Denver, Colorado RUTH BIRDSILL Denver, Colorado s MAYNARD BOWEN t Stratton, Colorado It JOHN ELSNER t Wolfshanger, Germany h. WENDELL FOSS f - Storden, Minnesota tf JULIANNA HARWERTH tft McDonald, Kansas SONNE HOOPER a Thermopolis. Wyoming % KENNETH KREMER e Aurora, Nebraska d GEORGE LOHNES Boston, Massachusetts GLENN McCRACKIN Uniontown, Pennsylvania GILBERT MARVIN Evergreen, Colorado DARWIN MERRILL Denver, Colorado DOROTHY MORROW Denver, Colorado ALTHEA MORSE Elko, Nevada ELIA PEINADO Santa Fe, New Mexico Not pictured RANDALL von KOEHE CHESTER PETERSON Ladysmith, Wisconsin DALE REGER Stamford, Nebraska CAROLE SCHREIBER Palisade, Nebraska PHILIP SMITH Denver, Colorado MARY SNODGRASS Denver, Colorado JOAN TRONSGARD Denver, Colorado MARGUERITE ULRICH Iliff, Colorado JAMES WRIGHT Calhan, Colorado 7 C e Lester Johnson Sherman Clark Marvin Cooper Paul Cooper Alfredo Corpuz William June Craig Darland Donna Keever Floyd Kemp Barry Klingsmith liobert Kremer Robert Lee Robert Dorothy Betty Clifford Levi Robert LeGoff McConnell McCuUey Maddy Martinez Mathias C - .o Joanne Mauch Booker Mays Connie Morgan Herleen Morse Troy Murray Jack Severson Edward Short Jesse Stewart Joyce Thompson David Nelson Lawrence Ward ISot pictured: Ken Cartwright Ronald Hicks Ronald Werner Stephen Dejong Janice Ehrenherg John Male Delores Olson SfreeccU Stude tt ftwJ Kenneth Baker Lois Ehrenherg Rose Scheffer Max Witharn 1 cttuttce4 4| Jf 'k W ...a . V y . : mm P PB ' ■h ' j3l Y f jar ' l m SI C ■ ..- S • • •♦• •«.' ■ ' im Don Parkin Troy Murray Maynard Bowen Dave Donaldson Marion Ulrich Audrey MacPhail Connie Morgan Carol Schreiber Barbara Smith Studcat ? v|gf?%. . Rockmotit's Student Council has worked hard for the betterment of the college. Among their many activities this year they have taken over the management of the Student Union. All of the Student Council activities are backed by prayer and co- operative effort. This year's Student Council, cooperating with Rev. Roy Baese, the college chaplain, has not only been an encouragement to the student body but to the faculty as well. COUNCIL MEMBERS are Audrey MacPhail, Ji.hn Eisner, Jean Seyler, Secretary; Kenneth Kramer, Treasurer; Darwin Merrill, Vice President; David Yetter, President; Gene Layne, Maynard Bowen, Leslie Madison, George Lohnes, Dick Olson, and Jack Severson. ! (i SCc First row: Lucy Chandler, June Darland, Marguerite Ulrich, Joan Aggus, Janet Hinshaw, Bob Krenier, Sam Jones, Kenny Krenier, Gil Groman, Troy Murray, Barry Klingsmith, Jean Seyler, Carol Schreiber, Marilyn Dunn, Arlene Becker, Janice Ehrenberg, Marion O'Leary. Second row: Joan Ayers, Joan Tronsgard, Althea Morse, Connie Morgan, Wendell Foss, Eddie Anderson, John Male, Gene Adams, Jim Skidmore, Bill Craig, Bernard Burns, Robert Lee, Dorothy Morrow, Delores Olson, Lois Clark, Lois Ehrenberg, Ruth Birdsill, Audrey Ohman. Third row: Shirley Heist, Barbara Warner, Juliana Harwerth, Herleen Morse, Cliff Maddy, Mer- lin Moore, Dick Olson, Bill Cook, Jack Severson, John Eisner, Maynard Bowen, Don Parkin, George Brayton, Gene La ne, Cliff Ohman, Donna Black, Janet Hudson, Lois Bystrom, Audrey MacPhail, Elia Peinado. Director: Aram Philibosian. Soloists: Debbie Witham, Sue Davis, Dave Donaldson. Not Pictured: Vernon Grouse. Accompanists: Clarence Hoglund, Mrs. Jesse R. Jones. Director— KKhM PHILIBOSIAN Announcer— ] KdY SEVERSON First row: Sam Jones, Jean Seyler, Debbie Witham, Ruth Birdsill, Dona Black, Wendell Foss Second row: Kenny Kremer, Troy Murray, Connie Morgan, Audrey MacPhail, Joan Aggus, Sue Davis, Bill Craig, John Male. Third row: Don Parkin, Maynard Bowen, Joan Tronsgard, Joyce Thompson, Elia Peinado, Lois Bystrom, Gil Groman, Dave Donaldson. TfteAAtit The Rockmont College Chapel, assisted by members of the Denver Association of Evangelical Churches, present the oratorio. The Messiah, by Georg Friedrich Handel. Selected members of The Rockmont Chapel Choir make an annual tour each spring in various western states, witnessing for Christ and representing Rockmont College. When it's harmony that's desired . . . .Kenneth Kreiner oam Jones Bill Craig John Male Eddie Anderson Accompanist are required For music that's really sweet can't be beat Joan Aggus, Debbie Witham, Audrey MacPhail, Ruth Birdsill, accompanist. .u w f First row: Carol Schreiber, Janice Ehrenberg, Audrey Ohman. Second row: Marilyn Dunn, Juliana Harwerlh, Kenneth Kremer, Arlene Becker, Bonnie Elliot. Third row: Merlin Moore, Janet Hudson, Mr. Jones, Director; Jean Seyler, Wendell Foss. GIL G ROMAN Alumni 9 Barnes Business 0 Regis (Freshmen) 69 Friends' College _ 50 Pueblo J. C 45 65 72 58 61 Continental Airlines 93 69 Pueblo J. C 77 64 Colorado A M (Freshmen) 59 Prayer before the game. ED SHORT o A W SCORES Rockmont 69 Casper J. C. 67 Rockmont 48 Colorado State Freshmen) 72 Rockmont _. 90 Barnes Business ... 44 Rockmont 74 Mesa J. C. 77 Rockmont 68 Mesa J. C. 72 Rockmont ___ — 68 Mines (Freshmen) 60 Rockmont 58 Regis ( Freshmen ) 52 Rockmont 59 Karber [Standard) 69 Rockmont __. _ 86 Mines (Freshmen) 66 Coach Miller e Dave Yetter, Gil Groman, Bill Cook, Jim Skidmore, Coach Miller. George Lohnes, Bill Barlow, Don Parkin, Curt Jimerson, Tom Ranum, Duane Ayers. Sports in a Christian College are very important. They provide good fellowship and fun, but most important of all, they develop Christian sportsmanship and provide opportunities to witness. R Club is the high point of the athletic program here at Rockmont. Before a fellow can join this select group, he must have earned a school letter according to standards set up by the athletic department. Acen, e€ide% . . . Stimulate them by your own enthusiasm— ROMANS 12: 8 (Way Translation) The Rockniont cheerleader'; are present at every game to help urge the Rockets to victory. Joan Aggus and Bonnie Elliot are the substitute cheerleaders. ' dMiM BOYS' GYM CLASS ■.i!V-';7- '-— ; . .rAS i caft4 ?4k i Pif . ;Vx :% i «- J w 'm m-' 41 ■' • ML ■ -•, fS r tf - '■ ' sm .ju fV ■«« , '• t ! . i ►■ S mC 7VcM«tefU The Soul Winners' Club is organized for the purpose ot getting practical training in winning souls for the Lord Jesus Christ. The activities include personal work, handing out tracts, conducting Sunday school in trailer courts, and holding services in the Denver Rescue Mission and in various churches. OFFICERS Sponsor Mr. Jesse Jones President Dale Reger Vice President Cliff Ohman Secretary and Treasurer Lois Clark Program Chairman Don Parkin He that winneth souls is wise. — PROVERBS 11:30 s 04€CC Pn ic enA ... And how shall they hear without a preacher? — ROMANS 10:14 Embryonic Preachers Club was formed to help the student minister prepare to preach the Gospel. Pastors, evangelists, and Bible teachers are guest speakers who advise and instruct the members in meeting the problems that face a preacher. OFFICERS President Frank Rice Vice President Robert E. Lee Secretary-Treasurer Lester Johnson Left to right: Mr. Robert Knudsen, Sponsor; Bernard Burns, Jim Wright, Leslie Madison, Lawrence Ward, Frank Rice, Chester Peterson, Les Johnson, Robert Lee, Dr. Skillen, Speaker. Not pictured: Vernon Grouse, Mel Anderson, Ed Anderson, Marvin Cooper, Alfredo Corpuz, Jack Severson. 1 Sc€KcCciCf Sc aaC ca c ienA Come ye children, hearken unto me ; I will teach you the fear of the Lord — PSALM 34:11 Clockwise: Joanne Mauch, Berna Dean Lee, Arlene Becker, Connie Morgan, Don Baker, Lucy Chandler, Dr. Marian Fuhrman, Sponsor; Edith Stinsman, Jim Wright, Lawrence Ward, Donna Black, Betty McCulIey, Les Johnson, Sylvia Carnine. The Sunday School Teachers Club was organized to enable stu- dents to become better Sunday School teachers. At their meetings, the members discuss a Sunday School book, work on a flannel- graph series project, hear various speakers, and discuss their teach- ing problems. OFFICERS President Jim Wright Vice President Donna Black Secretary-Treasurer Lucy Chandler siawiiB- - oc j ou td Janie Reeves, Herleen Morse, Janet Hudson, Don Parkin, Miss Gunvor Olson, Althea Morse, Miss Greta Roberts, Glenn McCrackin, Dr. Rocky' Danietz. Not pictured: Trov Murray, Sam Jones, Chester Peterson, Randall von Koehe. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the Lord; and like a hammer that breaketh the rock in pieces? — The Rockmont Rockhounds purpose to study and promote earth's sciences of geology, mineralogy, paleontology, and archeology and to build up Rockmont's museum with specimens they find. When they are not busy roaming the hills in search of stones, they are studying various rocks mentioned in the Bible or cutting and polishing gems in the Rockhounds' club-room. 1 ALPHA RHO SIGMA— In- cluding the seniors elected in the spring of 1953. Left to right: Bertha VerStrat- ten, Lois Bystrom, Dr. Skillen, Mr. Knudsen, Gene Layne, Bar- bara Wickam Ayres, Mary Jane Seyler, Lewis Zailer, Margie Young, and Martha Stander. 4Cfr St na Happy is the man that jindeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding. — PROVERBS 3:13 Alpha Rho Sigma is an honorary organization made up of juniors and seniors who are in the upper fourth of their classes and who give evidence of high Christian character and service to the school. ALPHA RHO SIGMA— In- cluding juniors and seniors elected in the spring of 1954. Left to right: Barbara Ayers, Treasurer; Jean Seyler, Bertha VerStraten, Vice President; Les- lie Madison, Audrey MacPhail, Dave Yetter, Evelyn Engdahl, Gene Layne, President; Lois Bys- trom, Secretary; Nola Stout, Mr. Knudsen, Sponsor . %%!Tk%'c % Published by the Students of Rockmont College BASKETBALL PRACTICE GETS UNDER WAY Swish! The thunder of feet, the slap of hands on sweat-soaked arms and the weary look on the basketball players' faces may be seen around Rcckmont again. Basketball! A sport that, after two hours of laboriously running up and down on the gym floor, inakes a person believe in the old adage that all men are created equal — in age All the excitement, the 1? joy, and the discouragemer mustered up collaborate a few pieces of leath v ith a heavy duty bal as a basketball. Basketball season is mont appears to havi ■ m.ake this a winning Miller's returning lette Gil Groman, Jim Skid nes, Duane Ayers, Dav Curt Jimerson and Dc for action. Coach Mi notch assignments lined such as games with the Ui. ver B team, Colorado A. Greeley State Teachers Colle Colorado College, Mesa Jun Pueblo Junior College, Sterli. College, Casper Junior College, sibly, Friends University. Coach Miller is going to try something new this year in the organization of a B team which will play a preliminary game before all of the home games. The team will consist of such bright-looking fresh- men prospects as Dave Nelson, Bob Kre- mer. Randy Poe and John Male, plus some additional help from first year men Ed Short, Cliff Maddy and Phil Smith. Although practice sessions have been held only twice a week, the team seems to be shaping up very well. This promises to be a Boom year on the basketball court. Make it a Boom year in attend- ance, too, by everyone being present to — See those Rockets shoot to victory, Roamin' 'round ROCKMONT By JEAN SEYLER Here we are! Back at Rockmont!! No longer are the dorms and the ad building quiet — in fact, they are quite full of life. k place d' ' - '-- THE ROCKMONT REFLECTOR Editor Jim S'kidmoke Assistant Editor Barbara Ayeks Circulation Manaijcr Marian Ulrich Sports Editor Don Parkin Reporters: Lucy Chandler, Marian O'Leary, CJlen McCrackin, Sam Jones, Jean Sevier, Bertlia Ver Straten, Randie E. Poe ejigagtru uui lie uci iciiiiij' iictu a uniti -in. girl (and I do mean different!) at the Junior Bowling party. The red skirt, black sweater, green hat and carrot and onion corsage were very becoming though, Trudy, one suggestion: they needed to be going! We're glad to hear of the choir's election of officers. And not only that, we're glad to hear of the splendid cooperation we are Freshmen Are Initiated Every year when fall rolls arouni colleges once again open their dooi new students, there also rolls around time when the new students must bd mally introduced to college life. Tl known the world over as Freshmen ' ation. Rockmont, being no exception t rule, also has the initiation. It all st; on a bright, sunny Monday morning the Freshmen attired in their very dy repeated this dress for T Many of them complained o 'r, but to no avail. YO days of grace, things cau:e today was backi ling was done backv xtent of walking; and icult since they were w ks on their feet for si ; a contrast as compare •two days before. John I (had there been one) ■ e paper bags and his ' tie which covered mos the freshmen went back (so they thought) and ( .e children, with their t okers and yo-yo's. They car ; ■s around in a big basket or ' ce again had the privileg -eir hair up in pigtails. Thej ery pretty in their outfits, an( . 'he honors would have gon Donna Black. Friday was the traditional clea; : day around Rockmont, with the Fresh : doing the cleaning under the watc ■ eyes of the Sophomores. Everyone volved in this party arrived bright' early, because the Freshmen had to everything done before the first hour c began. More than half of the class si their time out front scrubbing the fi steps with tooth brushes. While this being done, others were sweeping ■ halls, gym, dusting rooms, and scrubl : the science lab. After the work was done, they were sent off to class witt their shoes. After hours of hard work, Sophomores finally got the shoes all 1 den in their proper places. Then v great enjoyment the Sophomores, Juni Seniors, and even the faculty stood on .A R. E. STEVENS Printer for Berean Mission, 3536 Russell Boulevard, St. Louis 4, Missouri MAXINE GORDON Africa under Berean Mission NORMA LA VON ETHRIDGE Appointee under Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society Oh, Christian get the vision Of all the world's great need; The heart of every nation Is searching for one to lead. Who gives, but Christ our Saviour This peace to every heart? The hope, the joy of every soul Is found in Christ our Lord. Go ye, go ye, go ye. Into all the world; The fields for Christ Are white today His banners now unfurl. MR. and MRS. CARLTON W. KING and FAMILY American Sunday School Union Missionary Las Vegas, New Mexico REV. and MRS. BERNARD VON EHRENKROOK Missionaries to Brazil Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society MR. and MRS. KENNETH STAFFORD Appointee under Conservative Baptist Foreign Mission Society '.Ve three i k ovv' i ' ' '■ iSifcb K , Jo fair i.oda-inK j-T Shy, r.uth? You' re my ! ■' i Rockiiounar . n ur 1 w tort finslly c- me out oh to •ou'll et a bang out_ of this I b Vrell.she said that ne said.... . 'f 'Mfk -jifi r . +: a In a r Ir n +; . :. f- CHURCH DIRECTORY Below is an inexhaustive list of churches throughout the United States for the benefit of students who are far from home, seeking a week-end of fellowship. Most of these churches have one or more Rockmont students as members. COLORADO Denver, Bethel Baptist Church, 1801 So. Logan St. Denver, Corona Presbyterian Church, 8th and Downing St. Denver, First Mennonite Church, 885 Delaware St. Denver, Nori-h Swansea Baptist Church, 50th Ave. an i St. Paul Denver, Trinity Baptist Church, West 34th and Vallejo St. Grand Junction, Pear Park Baptist Church, Route 5 Westminster, First Baptist Church, 7652 No. Lowell Blvd. KANSAS Phillipsburg, Calvary Baptist Church, 637 9th McDonald, Federated Church of McDonald NEBRASKA Aurora, Pleasant View Mennonite Church Jfte ■ r-ZX-iutt iitL-ii t'tf t't - t' u-,U ItiitJi ufui iiitduii cz ckcol BIBLE BOOK 1732 V ELTON STREET • DENVER, COLORADO REPRESENTING OVER 200 PROIESIANT PUBLISHERS Congratulations to the Class of 54 from FIRST MENNONITE CHURCH 885 Delaware Best Wishes in Our Lord's Service To the Class of 54 BAPTIST BOOK STORE 1120 East Colfax Phone No. AL-3003 Best Wishes to the Faculty and Students of ROCKMONT COLLEGE HATHAWAY INSTRUMENT COMPANY 1315 South Ciarkson Street DENVER, COLORADO HONOUR'S ALFRED HONOUR, Proprietor Typewriters sold, rented, repaired. Autho- rized Dealer for Corona, Royal, Underwood, Remington Portables 1749 California KEyston 6704 AMERICAN SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION ID P F C RA HA JE Reaching the otherwise unreached. Do you need practical training? We need practical workers! Here is your opportunity! Paul Eiselstein, Missionary 509 15 St., Golden Golden 460 Congratulations To the Class of 54 from DENVER POULTRY 1946 Laurence Street DENVER. COLORADO TA-5881 KE-1663 1 [rilultiti Draiiin uj I'rupuuxl Auditorium licllwl liiijilisl Chunk IHOI S,i. I.nfuui. Drntii. Coin 1801 S. Logan at E. Colorado Ave. Denver, Colorado BETHEL BAPTIST CHURCH Sincerity, Simplicity, Spirit- uality, Ministering the Word: REV. W. C. GARBERSON Ministering the Music: REV. and MRS. JESSE R. JONES CONSERVATIVE BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY A graduate school for Bible-believing young people, offering a thorough preparation for a fruitful ministry 1500 E. Tenth Ave. Denver 18 Colorado CAREY S. THOMAS, President VERNON C. GROUNDS, Dean Congratulations to the Class of 1954 and the Entire Student Body and Faculty. THE DELUXE FIVE and TEN CENT STORE 353 East 20th at Logan Congratulations to the Class of 54 GOLDEN CREAM DO NUT CO. 240 East 20th Ave. Congratulations to the Class of '54 from THRIFTY DRUG STORE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 7652 N. Lowell Blvd. WESTMINSTER, COLORADO JOSEPH L. SIMPSON, Pastor HA-9-0588 . . Labourers Together with God ... I Cor. 3:9 Congratulations to the Class of '54' from TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH West 34th and Valleio With Our Best Wishes to the Faculty and Students of ROCKMONT BECK'S FLOWERS Highest in Quality Service, Value 20th Ave. and Sherman AC-451 Congratulations to the Class of 54 HAROLD'S HARDWARE and TOOL CO. 183! Larimer KE-8570 PASTOR DONALD McDONALD BE-3-4774 9 ck0U DALLAS because of its Spiritual empha sU The emphasis upon the spirit- ual life has led many students each year to choose Dallas for their Seminary training. They noticed this emphasis in the application form, in their correspondence with the Reg- istrar, in the catalog listing of the course in Spiritual Life. It permeates the Seminary life in class, in Chapel — everywhere. 3909 Swiss Ave. DALLAS, TEXAS THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Cordial Love in Christ to Rockmont College and Its Students, Faculty, and Staff from CORONA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. I John 5:12 SUNDAY SERVICES Worship Service 8:30 A. M. Sunday School 9:30 A. M. Worship Service , 10:55 A. M. Young People's — Supper 5:45 P. M. Meeting 6:30 P. M. Worship Service 7:45 P. M. Complinnents OSER EXTERMINATING COMPANY 822 14th Street DENVER, COLORADO PLEASANT VIEW MENNONITE CHURCH 31 2 Miles West and 3 Miles South of Aurora, Nebraska HERBERT P. ROSZART. Pastor Bible Believing, Missionary-minded Evangelical Emphasis Holding Forth the Word of Life. PhiL 2:15 NORTH SWANSEA BAPTIST CHURCH Independent — Evangelistic 50th Ave. and St. Paul DENVER, COLO. REV. D. O. THORPE, Pastor AL-7087 ( ute 'PcA i44! Front row: Troy Murray, Dolores and Philip Dejong, George Brayton, Editor; Mary Snodgrass; Lucy Chandler, Assistant Editor; Chester Peterson. Second row: Marion O'Leary, Steve Dejong, Joan Aggus, Marilyn Dunn, Miss Garberson, Sponsor; Carol Schreiber, Lois Ehrenberg, Betty McCulley, Joyce Thompson, Floyd Eby, Business Manager; Glenn McCrackin, Gene Layne. We, the Signet Staff, wish to extend our heartfelt ap- preciation to Miss Marie Garberson for the help and encouragement she has given us during the preparation of the annual. She has been ''Diligent in business, fer- vent in spirit, serving the Lord. —ROMANS 12:11 Sit MBr %rfi A LITHOGRAPHED — YEARBOOK DALLAS • TEXAS mmmmmMamam kocmimi QOiUM UBmm Calorado Christ'ran Unii ersHy V Library 180 S. Garrison Utewood, Colorado 80226