South Plains College - Caprock Yearbook (Levelland, TX)

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Dean Of Men Dean Ge-rstenberger Mr. Earl Gerstenberger, Dean of Men at South Plains College since 1966, performs many tasks on campus. Supervising the operation and main- tenance of the men's dormitories is just one of the many jobs performed by the Dean. Besides supervising the Matrons in the Men's Dormi- tories, he also serves as a member of the college disciplinary committee. Mr. Gerstenberger is re- sponsible for counseling and disciplining of male students in minor disciplinary infractions. Graduating from his hometown high school, Rockdale High, Mr. Gerstenberger went on to Blinn Junior College. Later he graduated from Sam Houston State College where he received his Master's Degree. He lettered in football two years at Blinn Junior College and completed his collegiate career in football with three letters at Sam Houston State. Dean Gerstenberger and his wife, June, have resided in Levelland since 1958. They have two children, Sharon Lea, twelve years of age and Brian Lee nine years old. By Thomas Wilson 1 ,I ' ' it , I l Dean of Women Dean Roberts Mrs. Carole Roberts has served for five years as Dean of Women at South Plains College. Her areas of responsibility include the maintenance, operation, and regulation of the women's dormi- tories. She serves as a member of the College Disciplinary Committee and is an instructor of Orientation. Mrs.lRoberts makes and enforces such regula- tions as may be required to insure proper deco- rum for all women students. She is responsible for counseling and disciplining women students in minor disciplinary infractions. Mrs. Roberts enjoys working with people. She finds great satisfaction in her role as Dean of Women. She also enjoys travel, reading, cooking and is an ardent pro-football fan. Dean Roberts received her B.S. and M.E. De- grees from West Texas State University. She graduated from High School in Spur, Texas. By Clara Robertson 155

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Marilyn Mclntire Secretary to Mr. Yarbrough il 'I54 Continuing Education Mr. Yarbrough Education never stops, is the basic concept behind Continuing Education, and a sincere conviction of Don Yarbrough, Continuing Education Director responsi- ble for Evening College and the Place- ment Service. Exciting aspects of the opportunities offered in his program in- clude short-term job-entry training such as nursing, Welding, mechanics or any specialized training requested by area in- dustries, an on-base program at Reese Air Force Base which offers about fifteen classes of Junior College level Work by SPC instructors, and an opportunity for both young and old to continue their edu- cation at any level in academic, vocational or recreational subjects. Mr. Yarbrough is sincerely interested in providing an opportunity for the individu- al to develope to his fullest potential. Continuing Education provides this, he is convinced, or gives the individual a good start toward developing that poten- tial. Mr. Yarbrough is a self-professed fam- ily man. He and his Wife, Virginia, teach- er at West Elementary, have three sons, Don, eighth grade, Steve, 6th grade, and Scott, 5th grade. He enjoys being with his family Whether vacationing, attending athletic events or helping with the boys' paper routes. He received his B.A. from- McMurry College, his B.D. Degree from Southern Methodist University, and his M.Ed. from Texas Tech University. Mr. Yarbrough has been with SPC for four years. By Faye Cleveland

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6 Administrative Staff Tax Assessor-Collector John Dickson The Tax Assessor-Collector at South Plains College is Mr. John Dickson. His responsibilities cover the supervision of the office staff and the management of the tax office. His duties are di- rected by the President. His main duty is in mat- ters affecting the assessment and collection of taxes. Mr. Dickson has two daughters: Mary Lou, age twelve, and Linda Faye, age seven. His Wife, Lu- nette, is an instructor at South Plains College. Mr. Dickson enjoys participating in active sports such as golf, and is a passive sports fan who enjoys watching football and basketball. Reading is also a hobby for Mr. Dickson. His main interest in literature is historical novels and history books. Mr. Dickson is a graduate of Sundown High! School and a Texas Tech University where he earned his B.B.A. degree. He served in the Unit- ed States Army for two years. Part of Mr. Dickson's success in his position as Tax Assessor-Collector is that he enjoys meeting people. Mr. Dickson is a cheerful employee of SPC and interesting to converse with. He is a branch of the tree of life for all who surround him in their work, be it student or gainfully em- ployed bread winner. Brantley Anderson John Dickson Johnnie Barker Secretary to the Tax Assessor-Collector