Vernon Colege - Trailblazer Yearbook (Vernon, TX)

Text from Pages 1 - 144 of the 1978 volume:

Among the first trailblazers to cross the Western plains was Colonel Josiah Pugh Wilbarger from Bourbon County, Kentucky —— colonist, survevor, teacher, and patriot. Wilbarger, aman with an insatiable dream of tam- ing the American west, came to Texas in 1827 with Steven FL Austin. Despite vicious encounters with the elements and hostile Indians.he was not prevented from surveying a seemingly endless expanse of Texas soil. fieone time in his career, he was scalped and left for dead bythe Indians, but his endurance was such that he continued to establish many major colonies and forts throughout the plains, including “Wilbarger’s Bend” on the ( olorado River in Bastrop County, where he eventually made his home. On February 1, 1858, Wilbarger County, Texas, was named in honor of his unselfish dedication. In the following pages, the 1978 Trailblazer reflects the spirit of the past by remembering some of the people and places of years gone by in an effort to retain an image of those who faithfully provided Wilbarger County and Vernon, Texas, witha foundation on which to build a lasting future. Wilbarger County Junior College District located in Vernon, Texas, was created by a majority of the electorate of Wilbarger County on January 20, 1970. In the same election, voters approved a tax rate of $1.00 on $100.00 of assessed evaluation; issuance of bonds in the amount of $12 million; and elected seven original Trustees to govern this new institution. On April 9. 1970, the Board of Trustees elected Dr. David L. Norton as the first Col- lege President. Campus construction was begun in May. 1971, including an Academic Science Center, Administration-Fine Arts Center, Applied Arts Center, Resource Materials Center, and Student Activities Center. The campus entrance was also con- structed during this first phase of the build- ing program and was donated by Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. King of Vernon. The cam- pus buildings are surrounded on three sides hy the school farm, for a total of 100 acres. The initial registration was held in August of 1972. and on September 5, classes met for the first time on the Vernon Regional Junior College campus with a total of 608 students. Following the initial opening of the Col- lege. an extension center was developed in Burkburnett in 1973-74. for the purpose of making educational opportunities available to a greater number of prospective students. On August 1, 1974, the Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Jim M. Williams as the sec- ond President of the College. During the 1974-75 school year, three additional cen- ters were developed in Seymour, lowa Park, and Quanah. In the fall semester, 1974, a combined on and off-campus enrollment exceeded 800 students. During the 1975-76 school year Vernon , Regional Junior College expanded its ser- vices to include a learning center on Shep- pard Air Force Base. During this year, enrollment in credit courses, both on and off- campus, rose to a level of 1199. In addition, the College significantlh: increased opportu- nities provided in the community services area. Enrollment in continuing education or community service courses was 1,005 during that same year. The scope of the Vocational Nursing Program was enlarged during the 1976-77 school year with the assumption of the Greenbelt School of Vocational Nursing _in Crowell, and the Bethania School of _ Vocational Nursing in Wichita Falls. = In August of 1976 the sixth major build- ing. a Physical Education Center, was dedi- cated in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Thomas A. King. Construction. of this building com- pleted the original master plan for the main campus. : ; November of 1977 VRJC became a nber of the North Texas Skill “Wichita: Falls. Through lege provides expanded voca- portunities in Wichita nding area. Sk CRS TERS GRR ios ari sh : KODANK Saree rtuM ROVANR IHl A FAN © 1UM = AA —p e_. Doan” SAFETY Fium : SAFEVY FILM KODAK SAFETY FiiM —— x PAN FILM Sih Sa KODAK SAFETY FILM OFFICTA FARLY-DAY HISTORY ARLY-DAY HISTORY OF OF ne WILBARGER COUNTY WILBARGER COUNTY CHARLES I ANT) EURLY84) DEDICATION The 1978 Trailblazer is dedicated to the pioneers of Wilbarger County who settled the Greenbelt area and encouraged the growth and development of Vernon and surrounding townships. A special thanks is extended to Charles P. Ross and T. L. Rouse who have preserved the names of many settlers in their publication, Early Day History of Wilbarger County, and to the Wilbarger County Historical Survey Committee and the Red River Val- ley Museum who made it possible for the Trai blazer to photographically preserve much of Wilbarger County’s past. D. L. Green John B. Greene W. W. Greever T. J. Griffiths C. L. Hall R. W. Hall J. P. Hamilton W. M. Hampton W. H. Hancock tnwe Beant A. J. Haney scoters T. M. Haney W. H. Harbison P. L. Hart M. Harvey John W. Abbott T. W. Carruth L. G. Hawkins P. P. Ackley J. H. Carson E. S. Hendrick W. C. Alderman Ben C. Carter L. J. Hensley C. A. Allingham R. L. Castlebury Col. C. T. Herring J. R. Allison S. A. Castlebury Mrs. Virgie Hewitt W. O. Anderson H. Cobb A. M. Hiatt George Andrews Roland Cobb Joe Hines J. S. Archer J. W. Coffee Dr. R. W. Hix G. W. Ayers Robert Cole Rudolf Hoffman JG. Ayers J. A. Coleman T. H. Holloway T. N. Baker J. E. Collins Willis Holston J. M. Basham Mrs. J. E. Collins W. W. Hood R. H. Baskerville W. T. Collins Mrs. E. L. Hooper J. M. Batchelor C, W. Cook Robert Houssels‘ Lucy P. Bates Wa. H. Cooper S. P. Huff W.H. Beavers W. B. Covert John Hull F. C. Beckett A. D. Craig L. L. Irons H. A. Bell J.B. Crawford W. A. Ish T. A. Berry S. H. Crawford I. M. Jacks W. D. Berry J. A. Creager R. C. Johnson 4. W. Blain Taylor Creager W. C. Johnson A. T. Boger W. C. Creager W. E. Johnston Miles Bond Wa. Crutchfield Mrs. R. F. Jones L. P. Bonner C. H. Dalmasso Tom Jones Robert Boyle I. Davenport H. C. Justin Thomas Bov le Denny Brothers R.S. Kelly James A. Boyles J. N. Denny M. H. Kester J. T. Bradford C. F. Doan N.M. Key D. R. Britt John Doan J. H. Kincheloe G. A. Brown Dr. J. E. Dodson, Sr. J.P. King T. Bunker J. E. Doran Monroe King Lon Byars Karl Drieschner J. W. Kirk A.J. Cain L. C. Eakle J. W. Klepper John T. Cameron R. P. Elliott Christ Krebs J. C. Camp W.H. Evans J. W. Ladd J.W. Campbell J.J. Fain W. Leak J. W. Carrington H. J. Farnham J. W. Lewis J. F. Farrell D. M. Ferebee T. M. Fergeson Samuel C. Fowler W. E. Gamble Frank Gelhausen M. G. Gilbert J. A. Gilliland Q. Gilliland R. A. Gilliland TABLE OF CONTENTS Tomorrows Trailblazers Lifestyles ......... Mindbuilders Schools..... Organizations Index ...... Ads........ T. P. Lisman. Sr. T. J. Lockett Walter Lorance E. Lowe W.H. Lyon J. A. Lucky . P. McGhee - J. McGill. Sr. AMSsrsennrst eg ae Se sess. e E . W. Mears johnny Miller rank Minarik . M. Morris ’. O. Morris . T. Murchison |. A. Nabers |. S. Napier . A. Navior . D. Newton . C. Nowlin mans ae Orn — a) ) 5 loseph P. Owens ’. A. Ownsby = SPSnn =ieesr z 5 Pendleton q SSRMSASSEnee y = = ‘ $ . Rhoads SA2ss or : : ES lames H. Robertson . B. and C. S. Rogers . R. Ross bal] ‘Ss. J. Rowan : : e : H.A. Samuel: Jim Sanderson Joe Schmidt R. F. Scott: : ees See S. B. Scoville. -— ep Siesice T. A. Scurlock = W. C. Sears S. Sewell John M. Shelby © . T..H. Shive C.C. Shive— John Showers B. F. Simmons D. P. Sink C. S. Smith John S. Smith Peter T. Smith P. L. Sneed James Stafford W. M. Stalcup P. C. Staley J.P. Starr John H. Stephens W.N. Stokes Alex Streit J. D. Summerour Mrs. Frances Sumner C. T. Sullivan J. L. Swartwood A. C. Swinburn James R. Tolbert J. V. Townsend W. B. Townsend Trail Marker W. H. Vanhuss W. T. Waggoner W. M. Walker J. H. Watts John Wesley S. C. Westbrook W. A. Wheeler John A. White Dy am Sew rms zs a S. H. Wilkinson . Williams � . H. Williams . Wilson . C. Wines . L. Wiseman vy B. Withers . L. Witty ‘. R. Womack . B.. KK. Wood . E. Woods . H. Wright |. Youngblood Zipperle = n = 2 =A AommS pam ers gL TOMORROW’S TRAILBLAZERS dams, Marlene Al-Abed, Patricia ‘Ann Alambar, Mickey Avery, Barbara A. - Bachman, William Baldwin. Sheila Balque, Dorsin Barrera, Mary Bass, Mildred Bates, Linda Lou Bavousett, Cindy Lou Beaver, Patricia Elaine Beebe, James D. Benford, Helen Bourland, Jack L. Bowden, Troy L. Boyd, Lynda M. . Bradford, Charles Glen | Brake, Peggy Jo Brewer, Bruce above. Early trail- blazers found only Indian reservations and vast plains as they settled in North Texas. below: Terry Jo Busby and Susan Jones flash a pearly smile. Briggs, Edward Lee Burgett. John Clyde Byars, Wayne Ernest Clark, Dean Brooks, Ireless Gene Burnett, Margaret A. Byrd, David Clifton, George Brownlow, Jerry Burns, Jerlene Cannon, Cathy : Michael Bunch, Dwight Busby, Myra Anne Coggins, Dan L. Douglas _ Busby, Terry Jo Christian, Sharon Cole, Janet Lee rchard, Kala Ann Combest, Joe Alton Elaine oe Clanahan, Allen oe Lyle above: The Doan’s Settle- ment, named for its founder, consisted of only a general store which was patron ized by traildrivers who took their cattle across the Pease River toward northern markets. below: Advisory Council members represent the freshmen and sophomore classes in Student Govern- ment. Freshman officers left are Drucy Craig- head, vice-presi- dent; Starla Mc- Gee, secretary; and Lynn Tyra president. Sopho- more officers right are Duane Daniels, vice- president; Belinda Lee, secretary; Chuck King, presi- dent, and Paul Thomas, sponsor of the council. Led Connoly, Carl J. Cook, Hugh A. Cooner, Greg L. Cowan, David L. Craighead, Drucy Crayton, Cheryl Criddle, Danny Joe Crow, Mary C. Daniel, Duane Lee Daniel, Jerry Bob Denison, Debra Donell Dennis, Jimmy Earl Dickens, Clifford D. Dorsett, Minjon Dudley, Jack Allen Dunlap, Gary Dee Dye, Nelson E. , Etheridge, Sharon Elizabeth Farmer, Zella Gae Feldman, Paul above: C. W. Doan minds the store at Doan’s Crossing. below: Members and guests en- joy good food and dancing at a hayride sponsored by Circle K. Flynn, Cathy Ann . Fougeron, LaVerne Thomas Frye, Bernice L. Gann, Becky Ray Gillis, Edward Bruce Glover, Jana Lee Goetze, Larry John Goins, Billy W. Gordon, Joe David Gorham, Bryan Matthew Graham, Gloria Griffith, Virginia � Anne Groves, Kenneth Lee Halencak, Arleta Faye Hamor, William | Frank Handley, Rodney Dean Hannah, Ricky Dale Hartgrove, Mildred Hatfield, George Donald Hawkins, Lonnie LLL TTT ms Yom TT VT, ME left above: This Methodist Church was the Jirst church in Vernon. The site is the present location of the W. T. Waggoner Estate building. below and right above: Members of Phi Theta Kappa enjoy a picnic with James Cook as master chef. Hendrix, Michael Deewaine Henry, Russell ‘Wayne Hestley, Lisa 2. Yvonne: : “Hindman, Mark Timothy | Hite, Randal Byron Hofman, Newell Hunt, Marsha Jo Dean Ingram, Glen A. Holland, Frank Isbell, Kathleen P. Allan Johnson, Bennie E. Hook, Deborah Sue Johnson, Julie Kay Horton, Willie Mae Hulett. Bobby Lee Johnson, Sherry L. Johnston, Rodney G. Jones, Susan Kelley, Cindy Lynne Kendrick, Carlton Duane above: The Ver- non Hotel at the corner of Texas and Cumberland included stage- coach and buggy service for bus- inessmen, ranchers, and travelers, below. Raneill Scott and Deirdre McIntyre are caught in candid poses. King, Charles Wayne Lee, Belinda Alice Lehman, Jimmy L. King, Michael Frank Leiter, Joe Ben Knox, Gary Thomas Lawrence, Chris Alan Lawrence, Craig W. Little, Debra Kay Lockett, Connie R. Lockett, Stacy H. Long, Glen Ray Long, Patricia Ann McDonald, Debra Ann McDonald, Edward Joe McDonald, Gregory Kent ' McDonald, Samuel C. McGee, Starla Kay McIntyre, Deirdre Ann McKay, Deborah C. above: On the corner of Main and Wilbarger the W. E. John- son and Co, Hardware was a major supplier of farm imple- ments. Directly behind is the old courthouse. below: Members of the rodeo team clown around. McKnight, Mike H. AcLaughlin, Jackie Major, Torraine Maria — Martinez, Kirk Allan Matus, Daine M. Mengwasser, Mary Nell Michael, Dorothy Mae Middick, Rhonda Kim Miller, Margaret S. Miller, Paul Milson, Kelly Moeller, Nelson Morcom, Steve Paul Morgan, Michael G. Moritz, William Richard Morris, Lenville Lynn Morrison, Charissa Kaye Morrow, Marion Lewis Mount, William DAne Neely, Teresa Ellen above: Houssels and Tolbert Livery Feed and Sale Stable facing Pease Street helped ranchers establish their livestock in the Vernon area. below: Members of the Rodeo Club pause and show off their riding gear. Nelson, Terri Jean Norton, Charles - Rodney — = “Gwnbey, Cleo B. Pace, Ray Owen, Leslie Karen’ Partridge, Texann Payton, Gerald K. Payton, Karon Sue Pelton, Thomas D. Polson, Michael C. Potter, Cecil Prince, Rodney Dean Randolph, Randy Lee Ranjel, Frances L. Reinisch, Alesia Jo Reis, Paula M. Rektenwald, George Michael Richardson, Thomas Henry Rittenhouse,-Leona Marie Rodriquez, Rosa Linda above: At the corner of Main and Wilbarger this street scene shows a horse- drawn streetcar. On the corner is Wood Brothers clothing store. below: Debbie McDonald finds a way to keep her mouth shut while another student prepares to ex- ercise hers. - Rogers, Eddie F. Rohla, LaRita - Rosdhal, Donna i Rose, Vonda Jan _ Seacco, Donna I. Schoppa. Donald Roy Schoppa, Lisa K. Schulz. Janet S. Schumacher, Catherine Marie Schuman, Randall Bruce Scott, Barbara Lynn Scott, Brenda Kay Scott, Ranell Scribner, Queena Gene Sebastian, Robert Walter Sherman, Lynn Wilson Shugart, Toni Belinda Skinner, Barbara Sue Smith, Janis Smith, Patty Ann above: Occupying the northwest corner of Pease and Main is the Johnson, Cook, and Murray Dry Goods building with dentist office upstairs. below: Students enjoy spring athletic events. 3 = Stewart, Kelly Scott Stinson, Francis M. -Stockstill, Luke Earl Stogsdill, David Ewing Stone, Carroll Wayne Studer, Lana Sue Talbot, Tracy Lee Tamez, David Steven Taylor, Michael Turner, Vinell Edward Tyra, Benton Lynn Thomas, Howard Valencia, Mary Ann Glenn Van Pelt, Sandala Thompson, Chris Y. Varela, Debra Todd, Carrla P. ; Todd, Pauline above: Logans Opera House rep- resents one of the cultural high- lights of 1889 Vernon. The site is the present location of the Plaza Theatre on Cumberland Street. below. Deidre Mc- Intyre and Joe Gordon take a break before a performance with the Theatre En- semble. Be ENRARS @ Bheeger ce West, Joe Edd Whatley, Pamela White, Barry Keith White, Daniel Curt White, Kraig Douglas Whitley, Beety Jean Whitmire, Sherry L. Williams, Michael _ John Wisdom, Mollye L. Wise, Tiada B. Wynn, John A. Wynn, Ronnie C. Yates, Janet C. Yates, Johnny M. Young, Mary Jane Zeissel, Mary Denise above: In 1891 Jorty-nine threshers were sold to local farmers. The Ver- non Hotel is in the background. below: Rodeo Club and Future Farmers members discuss their annual acti- vittes, ; £ 53 Es LIFESTYLES Be it ee oe = CA oF $e Re od , Dae € ie ari [= 6 BP Am Tp weit ape. = Te 2 a gt 03 oa 2 ESE, eevee SIGE ACBTOP OIE� = 01 PEE RY 2 ——s me tees 2 eet ot ee a 33 Bands: Titus Oates Sheppard Shortchange Sidewinder Bobby Weddle Sierre Light Catch RY44 Movies: Dr. Zhivago Strawdogs Posiden Adventure Zardoz God Father Eat My Dust Junior Bonner Serpico Longest Day Bugs Rosemary’s Baby ae Miss VRJC Each year five lovely and talented young ladies from the Greenbelt are awarded scholarships which are made available through the continued support of the busi- ness communities and citizens of the Col- _ lege’s twelve county district. - The overall winner, selected for her talent and beauty, receives the title Miss VRJC for a one year reign. CP a Nine nse ONCE gaia a8 pe D’Yon Hawkins, Miss VRJC RE 28.0 ae ae ee eiecd i a ne eee Tri-College Sports Day | Tri-College Sports Day is a new con- cept in college athletics. Members of Cisco Junior College. Cisco, TX: Gray- son Junior College. Sherman-Denison. TX. and Vernon Regional Junior Col- lege. Vernon. TX. combined ideas and planned for a day of fun and intercolle- giate sports and games in which the total student body and faculty could participate. Activities of this event. which was well accepted by the student body. included arm wrestling. back- gammon., badminton. basketball. bowl- ing. chess. golf. pool. softball. spades, table tennis. tennis, and track. i ke ‘See page 135 Board of Trustees Dr. Carl H. Craighead Mr. Hub Colley, Jr. Mr. Edward L. Lehman, Jr. Mrs. Wayne C. McCully Mr. Cleddie A. Palmer Mr. Jackie White Mr. Elbert White New to the Board of Trustees this year is Jackie White. Re- elécted «to “serve another term 1s Elbert White. STEELE 5 NE ne Begs SOO gm pees Sa kine S @ Re” 6) = a 0G = os = s a (b) ag = sao 2S Dr. Loyd R. Hughes: SPOnamnQCRPS VSS Debra Allen, Secretary Luther Bud Joyner Stephanie Jones, Jo Ann Marquart, Secretaries Sti Jim K. Fritze, Associate Dean of © Instruction for Continuing Education Roy L. Wiederanders, Registrar and Assistant Dean of Student Services Staff: Sandra Conkling Sarah Davenport Dona Wood REGISTRAR Retta Brown Lois Cannon Linda Freeman Luanne Hobbins Inez Nichols Tom Bruton, Director of Fiscal Affairs prypurruae Oe ema aaa | 4 ‘ Allen Barr 22 2. Veteran Affairs and Assistant Registrar Scott Sheles Student Paul Bowers Director of Student Affairs Janice Hensley Counselor io U N s E L I N G 10t Mary Ell Gerald Z=m 20 Center mae | ’ . moox MNeEORR 28 ’ Charlie Sue Goins Bookstore and Jack Eure Snackbar | | MAB amN Saree western State Siniversity. : William Cleo Campbell. - Automotive _ Mechanics be - Certified Vocational Instructor Marcella Kay Cook. . . Speech, Drama B.A., University of Albuquerque M.A.., Eastern New Mexico University = Flizabeth Duncan. . . Vocational Nursing A.S.N., East Fife School of Nursing William Leroy Estes. . . Drafting and Design, Engineering A.A., Northeastern Oklahoma A M Junior College B.S., Oklahoma State University M.Ed., Midwestern State University Jimmie D. Farber. . . English B.A., Midwestern State University M.A., Midwestern State University Jose Luis Gonzales. . . Mid-Management B.B.A., Inter-American University M.B.A., Inter-American University . Stanley S.Graham. . . History, Political ; Science B.A., Louisiana State University M.A., North Texas State University Ph .D., North Texas State University Dina B. Greenwood . Sociology. cTsyeholony © ; Bs a tat te University above: The First National Bank occupied the space which is now the Wag- goner National Bank. below: Bill Hobbins uses a makeshift desk until he can lo- cate his own. on. . . Mathematics, ward Payne College. ; h Texas State University James M. Henson” Le Art, eatiook oe B; F. pies Midwes ern pals University J. William Hobbins. . . Music B.M.Ed., North Texas State University _M.M., North Texas State University Clarence Ray Holder. . . Welding Certified Vocational Instructor Shirley M. Kewley. . . Vocational Nursing A.S.N., St. Mary’s School of Nursing J. Logan McCown. . . Mathematics B.S., University of Texas M.A., University of New Mexico Hobart F. McManigal. . . Physical Education B.S., West Texas State University B.S., Eastern New Mexico University Andrew Jack Meixner. . . Biology, Chemistry B.A., McMurry College M.S., West Texas State University -..... Ph.D., Iowa State University fae ‘a = - Coordinator, VRJC . cae? a dk ae BEM SALOME PENA LLANE Bilis we 3 hs we 5 “ i 5 ‘ a mr % . x we: iy gs _hipeissstoa eo above: The Her- ring Nat- ional Bank Building at Main and Pease. below: The working class. At OF ___ B.A., Texas Christian University _ M.A., Midwestern State University Paul Thomas. . . Business Administrati B.B.A., West Texas State University M.B.A., West Texas State University John Thur. . . Agriculture, Farm and Ranch Management B.S., Oklahoma State University M.S., Oklahoma State University Francis Triana. . . French, Spanish B.A., Stephen F. Austin University M.A., Stephen F. Austin University Fredricka Van Pelt. . . Office Occupati B.A., Adams State College M.A., Adams State College John Paul Walter. . . Chemistry B.S., Texas Tech University M.S., Texas Tech University Ph.D., Texas A M University Douglas Frank Watson. . . English B.A., Baylor University M.A., West Texas State University iwestern State University Midwestern State University western State University above: Main Sireet looking south is the scene of a Jiremen’s conven- tion. below: Faculty mem- bers find pastime activities. °] o 68 Kis wa eR YANN YY e 40H Be ME WE ot Hf Ot PEK m2 AZ Q BRN QZ Soe O Seeottes OC } Real Estate Freshman Year Fall Semester Dept. No. Course Credit Engl 301 Composition and Grammar or Engl 303 Applied Communications Math 306 Business Mathematics BAdm 316 Real Estate Principles and Practices BAdm 317 Real Estate Marketing Psyc 101 Freshman Orientation HPE Physical Activities Electives Spring Semester Dept. No. Course Credit Engl 302 Composition and Literature or Engl 304 Applied Communications BAdm 318 Real Estate Finance BAdm 319 Real Estate Brokerage BAdm 325 Principles of Insurance HPE Physical Activities Electives Sophomore Year Fall Semester Dept. No. Course Econ 321 Principles of Economics PolS 301 The American Political System or PolS = 321 The American Political System BAdm 335 Real Estate Appraisal BAdm 336 Real Estate Property Management Electives Spring Semester Dept. No. Course Econ 322 Principles of Economics BAdm 333 Personnel Management BAdm 337 Real Estate Law BAdm 338 Real Estate Title, Abstract and Escrow Electives Suggested Electives BAdm 303 Introduction to Business 1 Intro to Data Processing BAdm 304 Office Machines 2 Tech. of Computer Programming BAdm 307 Beginning Typing 1 Intro to the Fine and Applied Arts BAdm 321 Business Law | s Psychology BAdm 323 Principles of Mgt BAdm 334 Business Law II CHILD DEVELOPMENT CDA 302. PRINCIPLES OF FOOD PREPARATION AND SELECTION (2-3) Elementary nutrition and application of scientific principles to food prepara tion, Practical experience in relation to career goal of the student CDA 303, CREATIVE ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN (2-3) Includes music, rhythmics, dramatics, movement, art, and other creative activi ties for early childhood development. Also included is a study of the procedures in developing creative activities in day school and pre-kindergarten CDA 304, PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS (3-0) Guidance in gaining competence in satisfying interpersonal relationships. Ob- servation and study of behavior CDA 306. LANGUAGE FOR THE YOUNG CHILD (2-2 Introduction to techniques which foster the development of language in children. Includes a study of children’s literature with experience in reading and story telling CDA 307. EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (2-2) A study of equipment and space ina child care center, equipment selection, use and maintenance for health and safety yhasis on experience in using methods and materials appropriate to the preschool level CDA 308. THE INFANT (3-0) A study of factors affecting prenatal development, pregnancy, and growth and development of the infant from birth to two years. Observatic rowth and development of the infant is included CDA 322. CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (2-3) Study of growth and development of the child and his relationship with his family, peers and teachers. Observation and participation in the Child Develop- ment Laboratory is included CDA 323. MARRIAGE AND THE FAMILY (3-0) Designed to consider role of interpersonal relationships of dating, courtship and preparation for marriage CDA 324. CHILD GUIDANCE (2-3) Study of human relationships in the child care center. Emphasis on becoming effective in guiding the young child through speech and action. Laboratory hours in child development center are included CDA 325. THE CHILD AND THE FAMILY (3-0) Study of the young child as a person and the influence of his environment in the early years as a child grows and develops within himself, his family, and his community CDA 326. SURVEY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS (3-0) Emphasis on programs for early childhood, understanding history, philosophy principles in early childhood education. Relationship of ethnic and cultural background of children to organization of the program CDA 327. PLANNING AND OPERATING A DAY CARE CENTER (2-2) Basic principles of the preschool program. Emphasis on developing competen cies for operation of day care centers for optimum care and learning CDA 328, 329. SUPERVISED WORK EXPERIENCE (1-6) Supervised part-time work as teacher in child care center. Student reports to teacher and works to improve skills and practices in working with young children New Programs MENTAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGY H. 601. INTRODUCTION TO MENTAL HEALTH (4-5) This course deals with an introduction to the psychiatric hospital including both theory, laboratory observation and supervised clinical experience: Topics include the basic principles of psychology and sociology, emotional behavior, medication and the proper confinement of the mentally ill with an overview of nursing practices H. 301, COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY (3-0) his course is basically an introduction to techniques of counseling the men tally or emotionally distrubed patient. Topics include group therapy, behavior therapy, kinesics, gestalt and manipulative response forms H, 302. PSYCHOLOGY OF THE MENTALLY RETARDED (3-0) This course deals with the Milieu Theory of treatment for psychiatric patients involving services beginning with admissions through dismissal procedures. Ar introduction to the place of social work, geriatrics, chaplains, medical recre ation, psychotherapy, occupational and vocational rehabilitation, ph nursing, physical therapy. Special emphasis on retardation, alcohol abuse H. 303. MOTIVATION AND EMOTION (3-0) Includes principles of le WZ. eV techniques and proce 25, token econor demic skills, social and language skills H. 304 THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY A study of the entire theray program, screening proced apy, group work, community H, 305. ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE (3-0) Includes a study of the history of alcoholism and drug abuse as well as of problem; physiological effects; soci chological, phy the scope symptoms; treatment and prevention, and lega H. 306. MENTAL HEALTH PRACTICUM (1-5) A one-hour seminar each week primarily a forum for discussion of experienc gained through five (5) hours of supervised work experience in a mental health setting. Emphasis is placed upon the understanding and treatment of the emo tionally disturbed H. 307 ABNORMAL PSYCHOLOGY (3-0) Personality deviations and maladjustments; emphasis on clinical description of abnormal behavior, etiological factors, manifestations, interpretations, and STRANI: eS oe Continuing Education Continuing Education Programs are an important component in the Vernon Regional Junior College concept of the ‘Community College’’. Continuing Education Programs make the educational resources of the college available to the community served by the college. Programs are designed to accomplish one of the following objectives: 1. Improved occupational or professional skills. Examples: professional upgrading and recertification, business and industry, labor, management, government, law and law enforcement, agriculture and food production, and social service. Assist citizens to function more effectively as workers, parents, neighbors, and citizens. Examples: finance, foods and nutrition, family living, child development, health and safety, personal assessment, and consumer upgrading. Prepare Texas citizens to understand and cope with today’s problems and issues. Examples: health and safety, human relations and communications, education, govern- ment, business, law and law enforcement, community de- velopment, aging, social change, environment, and agricul- ture and food production. Assist citizens to learn new activities for personal growth and enjoyment. Examples: music, art, dance, amateur ra- dio, crafts and physical education. Continuing education courses have been taught at Vernon High School, Burkburnett High School, Henrietta High School, lowa Park High School, Electra High School, Holliday High School, Quanah High School, Crowell High School, Seymour High School and on the VRJC campus. Courses vary in length from one short meeting to a full semester and begin throughout the year in response to commu- nity needs. Most courses are offered in the evening. Every effort is made to keep the registration fee as low as possible. No grades will be given, but persons who register and success- fully complete continuing education courses offered by Vernon Regional Junior College will have Continuing Education Units re- corded on a permanent record in the Office of the Registrar. One unit is awarded for each ten hours of instruction with decimal units given for less than ten hours. CEU's are given in recognition that learning is a life-time process and should be rewarded as individu- als satisfy their personal education needs. CEU's do not constitute academic credit nor are they intended to meet the requirements of college degree programs at Vernon Regional Junior College. How- ever, CEU’s allow organizations and professions a standard unit of measurement by which they grant the proper recognition to their members by having participated in continuing education programs. Special courses can be designed to meet the needs of individuals, groups or organizations. The only requirements are interested persons, suitable meeting space, a qualified instructor and possibly suitable tools and equipment. Continuing education courses are generally open to persons of all ages, including children. However, certain courses are directed to the adult while others may include children. Interested persons should contact the Associate Dean of Instruc- tion for Continuing Education for information about the Continuing Education Program. Several courses which have been taught are listed below: Representative Courses Occupational and Professional: Artificial Insemination and Pregnancy Diagnosis Basic Bookkeeping Beginning Shorthand Beginning Typing Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Children Are Important Clothing Alteration Coronary Care for Nurses CPA Review Documentation Management for Nurses Effective Letter Writing Electrical Safety in the Hospital Emergency Medical Technology Avocational — Recreational: Aerobic Dance Golf Guitar Handgun Marksmanship and Safety for Women Hunter Safety Introduction to Amateur Radio Karate Mediterranean Dancing Oil Painting General Education Alcohol and Drugs: Use and Abuse Biblical Interpretation Conversational Spanish Defensive Driving Diagnostic Reading Hairstyling Intermediate Typing Law and Banking Medication Administration Mental Illness and Psycho- tropic Medication Pecan Production Pharmacology — What’s New? Pharmacy: Continuing Education Seminar The Aged, the Humanities and Public Policy Theory of Two-Way Radio Communications Welding Physical Fitness for Senior Citizens Photography Restoration of Antique Furniture Tennis Tole Painting Vegetable Gardening Water Color First Aid Interior Decorating Love and Care of Yellow Roses Powder Puff Mechanics The Art of Coin Collecting i ORGANIZATIONS fe, ae q 5 f 2 0h SWRA) HO iit ‘ zy 4 dF 7), NP et. . oR See page 84 vHRoRneke Student Government Officers: Robert McNairy — President Bruce Gillis — Vice-President Karen Owen — Secretary Gary Dunlap — Parliamentarian Sharon Christian — Treasurer Irlis Brooks Terry Jo Busby Cathy Cannon Drucy Craighead Duane Daniels Jerry Bob Daniels Glen Ingram Susan Jones _ Donald Schoppa Lisa Schoppa Ranell Scott Mary Zeissell N Di W D A Y oK Bill Hobbins — Instructor Charles Bradford Joe Gordon Susan Jones Belinda Lee xO 00 er nace GC D e YY PHI THET KAPPA Sharon Christian, President Ranell Scott, Vice-President Belinda Lee, Secretary- Treasurer Susan Jones, Parliamentarian William Bachman Mary Barrera William Buck Kala Burchard Terry Jo Busby Linda Byers David Byrd Allen Clanahan Dan Coggins Will Collander Danny Criddle Wanda Dill Jack Dudley Bernice Frye Jana Glover Larry Goetze Deborah Gordon Debra Graf Tommy Haning Peggy Harris Russell Henry Lisa Hestley Glen Ingram James Irvine Kathleen Isbell Chuck King Craig Lawrence Debra McDonald Eddie McDonald Starla McGee Deirdre McIntyre JoAnn Marquart Paul Miller Mike Morgan William Moritz Dane Mount Gerald Payton Sandra Poole Rodney Prince George Rektenwald Thomas Richardson Lana Rushing Donald Schoppa Janet Schulz Queena Scribner Robert Sebastian Richard Short Toni Shugart Barbara Skinner Luke Stockstill Greg Thomas Sandala VanPelt Michael Williams Tiada Wise Gerald Wright Mary Jane Young See page 99. ASRS NR TOT piacancoine: aia ies ena s=nwtsenaeod-r Frank Grima — Instructor Bill Buck Ie SO a i j SAE es A Hi ae —_ CSS SG Sse Rodeo Club Officers: Dane Mount — President Irless Brooks — Vice- President Ranell Scott — Secretary Starla McGee — Treasurer Cindy Bavousett — Reporter Duane Daniel Jerry Bob Daniel Bruce Gillis Billy Goins Larry Goetze Donald Hatfield Mary Mengwasser Mike Taylor See page 99. Executive Board Chuck King — President Jackie McLaughlin — Vice- President Janet Schulz — Secretary Karon Payton — Treasurer Paul Bowers — Faculty Sponsor Scott Sheley — Kiwanis Sponsor Committee Chairpersons Glen Ingram — Public Relations Sharon Scristian — Service Ranell Scott — Social Members Mickey Alambar Mary Barrera Cindy Bavousett Cathy Cannon Janice Doherty Bruce Gillis Billy Goins Russell Henry Flora Hite Belinda Lee Diane Matus Ellen Neely Lana Rushing Donald Schoppa ¥ iSG@ 3 a ‘ Fite PPOWNMATA FNOCKIAS Hass =O 2OomNReM SS ee SD 40 — S FOC SS OEA Officers: Debbie McDonald — President Gloria Graham — Vice- President Queena Scribner — Assistant Vice-President Cindy Kelly — Treasurer Kala Burchard — Reporter Sandra Poole — Historian Sandi Van Pelt — Historian Ricki Van Pelt — Sponsor See page 99 Trailblazer Statf Belinda Lee. Editor Eddie McDonald, Photographer David Stogsdill. Photographer Terry Jo Busby Mark Hindman Frank Holland Susan Jones Chuck King Debbie McDonald David Tamez Jim Henson, Advisor Adams, Marlene 10 _ Al-Abed, Patricia Ann 10 Alambar, Mickey 10, 94 Allen, Debra 49 Avery, Barbara A. 10 Bachman, William Dan 10, 89 Baldwin, Sheila 10 Baloue, Dorsin 10 Barr, Alan 61, 53 Barrah, Mary 10, 89, 94 Bass, Mildred 10 Bates, Linda Lou 10 Bavousett, Cindy 38, 70, 82, 93, 94 Beaver, Francis 58 Beaver, Patricia Elaine 10 Beebe, James David 10 _ Benford, Helen I. 10 Blevins, Dianna Sue 38 Bourland, Jack L. 10 Bowden, Troy L. 10 Bowers, Paul 86, 94, 54 Boyd, Lynda M. 10 Bradford, Charles 10, 68, 83, 81, 88 Brake, Peggy Jo 10 Brewer, Bruce 10, 90, 42 Briggs, Edward Lee 12 Brooks, Irless 12, 66, 67, 81, 83, 86, 87, 89, 90, 91, 43 Brown, Retta 52 Brownlow, Jerry 12 Bruton, Tom 52 Buck, William 89, 92 Bunch, Bill 92 Bunch, Dwight Douglas 12 Burchard, Kala 10, 89, 95 Burgett, John 12, 37, 67, 81, 90, 91 Burns, Jerlene 12 Burns, Minnie Mae 57 Burnett, Margaret A. 12 Busby, Myra 12 Busby, Terry Jo 12, 66, 67, 83, 81, 86, 87, 89, 90, Fee 9 1 L196 Byars, Wayne E. 12 Byers, Linda Jo 89 Byrd, David 89 Cambell, William Cleo 58 Cannon, Cathy Anne 12, 87, 94 Cannon, Lois 51 Catlin, Terri Ann 38 Christian, Sharon 12, 87, 89, 94 Clanahan, Allen Lyle 12, 89 Clark, Harold Dean 12 Clayton, Melruth 67 Clifton, George Michael 12 Coggins, Dan L. 12, 89 Cole, Janet Lee 12 Colley, Hub, Jr. 46, 47 Combest, Joe Alton 12 Connoly, Carl J. 14 Conkling, Sandra 51 Cook, Hugh A. 14 Cook, Marcella Kay 58, 68, 91 Cook, Russel 68 Cooner, Greg 14, 37 Cowan, David L. 14 Craighead, Dr. Carl H. 46, 47 Craighead, Drucy 14, 40, 83, 87, 13 Crawford, Vernon 57 Crayton, Cheryl 14 Index Criddle, Danny Joe 14, 89 Crow, Mary C. 14 Daniel, Duane 14, 35, 36, 86, 87, 93, 13 Daniel, Jerry Bob 14, 35, 36, 86, 87, 93 Davenport, Sarah 51 Denison, Debra Donell 14 Dennis, Jimmy Earl 14 Dickens, Clifford D. 14 Dill, Wanda Vonnell 89 Doherty, Janice 39, 94 Dorsett, Minjon 14 Dorsey, Gail 38 Dudley, Jack Allen 14, 89 Duncan, Elizabeth 58 Dunlap, Gary 14, 39, 86, 87, 42 Dye, Nelson E. 14 Eaton, Bill 34, 37, 70, 42 Elliot, Mary 55 Estes, William Leroy 58, 63 Ehteridge, Sharon Elizabeth 14 Eure, Jack 56 Farber, Jimmie D. 58 Farmer, Zella Gae 14 Feldman, Paul 14 Ferguson, Genatte 66 Flanagan, Cindy 38 Flynn, Cathy Ann 16 Fougeron, LaVerne Thomas 16 Fritze, Jim K. 51 Frye, Bernice L. 16, 89 Freeman, Linda 52 Gann, Becky Ray 16 Gillis, Bruce 16, 35, 81, 83. 88, 67, 90, 91 Glover, Jana Lee 16, 89 Goetze, Larry John 16, 89, 93 Goins, Billy W. 16, 35, 36, 82, 83, 93, 94, 42 Goins, Charley Sue 56 Gordon, Debrah Kay 89 Gordon, Joe 16, 81, 67, 83, 88, 90, 91, 35, 29 Gorham, Bryan Matthew 16 Graf, Debra Lynn 89 Graham, Gloria 16, 95 Graham, Stanley S. 58, 69, 63 Graves, Kerri 38 Greenwood, Dina E. 58, 69 Griffith, Virginia Anne 16 Grima, Frank 58, 69, 92 Groves, Kenneth Lee 16 Halencak, Arleta Faye 16 Hamor, William Frank 16 Hamilton, James C. 60, 70, 71, 61 Handley, Rodney Dean 16 Haning, Tommy Joe 89 Hannah, Ricky Dale 16 Harris, Peggy 89 Hartgrove, Mildred L. 16 Hatfield, George Donald 16, 40, 93, 43 Hawkins, D’You 38 Hawkins, Lonnie 16, 92 Hendrix, Michael Deewaine 18 Henry, Russell Wayne 18, 89, 94 Hensley, Janice 86, 54 Henson, James M. 60, 90, 96 Hestley, Lisa Yvonne 18, 89 Hicks, Barney 92 Hindman, Mark 18, 67, 81, 96 Hite, Flora 94 Hite, Randal Byron 18, 34, 37 Hobbins, Bill 60, 66, 67, 68, 83, 88, 59 Hobbins, Louann 67, 62 Hofman, Newell Dean 18 Holder, Clarence Ray 60 Holland, Frank Allan 18, 96 Hook, Deborah Sue 18 Horton, Willie Mae 18 Hughes, Loyd R. 49 Hulett, Bobby Lee 18 Hunt, Marsha Jo 18 Ingram, Glen 18, 86, 87, 89, 92, 94 Irvine, James N. 89 Isbell, Kathleen P. 18, 69, 89 Johnson, Bernie E. 18 Johnson, Julie Kay 18 Johnson, Rodney G. 18 Johnson, Sherry L. 18 Jones, Stephanie 50 Jones, Susan 18, 38, 83, 86, 87, 88, 89, 91, 67, 11, 96 Joyner, Luther Bud 50 Kelley, Cindy Lynne 18, 95 Kendrick, Carlton Duane 18 Kewley, Shirley M. 60 King, Charles W. 20, 36, 89, 94, 13, 15, 96 King, Michael Frank 20 Knox, Gary Thomas 20 Koch, Donna 38 Lawrence, Chris Alan 20 Lawrence, Craig W. 20, 89 Lee, Belinda A. 20, 36, 67, 70, 71, 83, 88, 89, 94, 13, 96 Lehman, Edward, Jr. 46, 47 Lehman, Jimmy L. 20 Leiter, Joe Ben 20 Lewis, Robert 42 Little, Debra Kay 20 Lockett, Connie R. 20 Lockett, Stacy H. 20 Long, Bob 66 Long, Geln Ray 20 Long, Patricia Ann 20 McClain, Jerry 68 McCowan, J. Logan 60, 70 McCully, Mrs. Wayne G. 46, 47 McDonald, Debra Ann 20, 81, 89, 95, 25, 96 McDonald, Edward Joe 20, 89, 96 McDonald, Gregory Kent 20, 83, 87 McDonald, Samuel C. 20 McGee, Starla 20, 36, 89, 93, 13 McIntyre, Deirdre Ann 20, 66, 81, 82, 89, 90, 15, 19, 29, 42 McKay, Deborah C. 20 McKnight, Mike H. 22 McLain, Gerald 55 McLaughlin, Jackie 22, 94 McManigal, Hobert F. 60, 79 McNairy, Bobby 86, 87 Major, Torraine Maria 22 Marinez, Eddie 66 Marquart, Jo Ann 89 97 Df), (eed £ Re EREREM UES CARN RELL IN CRE RTM OAN NSTC It gle arte TE ttn te ttre Tieton tae 98 Martinez, Kirk Allen 22 Matus, Diane 22, 94 Matthew, Missie 47, 48 Meixner, Jack 60, 71 Mengwasser, Mary 34, 36, 82 Michael, Dorothy Mae 22 Middick, Rhonda Kim 22 Miller, Margaret S. 22 Miller, Paul 89, 22 Milson, Kelly 22 Moeller, Nelson 22 Morcom, Steve Paul 22 Morgan, Michael G. 22, 89 Moritz, William R. 5, 22, 34, 89 Morris, Lenville Lynn 22 Morrison, Charissa Kaye 22 Morrow, Marion Lewis 22 Mount, William Dane 22, 89, 93 Neely, Ellen 22, 38, 94 Nelson, Terri Jean 24 Nichols, Inez 52 Norris, Wayne 57 Norton, Charles Rodney 24 Owen, Karen 24, 37, 81, 86, 87, 90, 91 Ownbey, Cleo B. 24 Pace, Ray 24 Palmer, Cleddie A. 46 Partridge, Texann 24 Payton, Gerald 24, 71, 83, 89 Payton, Karon 24, 89, 94 Payton, Teresa 38 Pelton, Thomas D. 24 Polson, Mike 36, 24, 71, 83 Poole, Sandra 89, 95 Potter, Cecil 24 Prince, Rodney Dean 24, 89 Randolph, Randy Lee 24 Ranjel, Frances L. 24 Ray, Julie 40 Reinisch, Alesia Jo 24 Reis, Paula M. 24 Rektenwald, George M. 24, 89 Richardson, Thomas 24, 81, 89, 42 Ripley, Claudine 67 Rittenhouse, Leona Marie 24 Roark, Edith M. 60 Rodriquez, Rosa Linda 24 Rogers, Eddie F. 26 Rogers, Jack 57 Rohla, LaRita 26 Roland, Bob 57 Rosdhal, Donna J. 26 Rose, Vonda Jan 26 Rushing, Ailene M. 60 Rushing, Lana 89, 94 Scacco, Donna I. 26 Schoppa, Donald 26, 35, 36, 86, 87, 89, 94 Schoppa, Lisa 26, 86, 87, 94 Schulz, Janet 26, 82, 89, 94, 17 Schumacher, Catherine Marie 26 Schuman, Randall Bruce 26 Scott, Barbara Lynn 26 Scott, Brenda Kay 26 Scott, Ranell 26, 83, 87, 89, 93, 94, 17, 19 Scribner, Queena Gene 26, 89, 95 Sebastian, Robert W. 26, 89 Sheley, Scott 42, 53 Sherfesee, Martha Sue 62 Sherman, Lynn Wilson 26 Short, Richard Kent 89 Shugart, Toni 26, 89 Simmons, Paul 34 Skinner, Barbara Sue 26, 89 Smith, Janis 26 Smith, Patty Ann 26 Smith, Shelley Diane 26 Spears, Pam 94 Steinman, Lenora L. 28 Stewart, Kelly Scott 28 Stinson, Francis M. 28 Stockstill, Luke 28, 35, 36, 89 Stogsdill, David 28, 35, 36, 37, 96 Stone, Carroll Wayne 28 Studer, Lana Sue 28 Talbot, Tracy Lee 28 Tamez, David S. 28, 96 Taylor, Mike 28, 34, 36, 37, 93, 42 Thomas, Greg Kent 28, 89 Thomas, Howard 28, 82, 94, 42 Thomas, Paul 62 Thompson, Chris 28 Thorpe, Trena 38 Thur, John 62 Todd, Carrla 28 Todd, Pauline 28 Torrez, Paul 57 Triana, Ted 62, 68, 69 Turner, Vinell 28 Tyra, Benton Lynn 28, 13 Valencia, Mary Ann 28 Van Pelt, Fredricka 62, 95 Van Pelt, Sandra 28, 89, 95 Varela, Debra 30 Walden, James 30 Walden, Lillie 30 Wallace, Debbie 30 Walters, Brenda 30 Walters, Dale J. Sr. 30 Walters, John Paul 62 Wamble, Mark A. 30 Watson, Douglas Frank 62, 68 Weddle, Bobby 34 West, Joe Ed 30 Whatley, Pamela 30 Wheeler, Pat 67 White, Barry Keith 30 White, Daniel Curt 30 White, Elbert 46, 47 White, Jackie 46 White, Kraig Douglas 30 Whitley, Betty Jean 30 Whitmire, Sherry L. 30 Wiederanders, Roy L. 51, 63 Whitt, Jerry 62 Williams, Jim M. 43, 48 Williams, Mike 30, 89, 94 Windom, William 91 Wisdom, Mollye 30, 34 Wise, Tiada 30, 89 Wood, Dona 51 Wright, Gerald 89 Wyman, Laura Lynn 62 Wynn, John A. 30 © Wynn, Ronnie C. 30 Yates, Janet G. 30 Yates, Johnny M. 30 Young, Mary Jane 30, 67, 81, 88, 89, 90 Zaicek, Kathy 38 Zeissel, Mary Denise 30, 87 Organizations STUDENT GOVERNMENT is the governing body of student activities and is composed of elected officers and representatives from all areas of student interest. NEW DAY isa vocal and instrumental ensemble performing pop and variety music on campus and in the community as musical ambassadors. PHI THETA KAPPA is a national junior college honor fraternity emphasizing leadership and servicé. Members have maintained a grade point average of 3.25 during a 12-hour semester and have displayed outstanding scholarship in their field of study. THEATRE ENSEMBLE 1s a drama club made up of speech and drama students participating in campus theater productions and classes for the entertainment of the student body and community. FORENSICS CLUB is a team of speech students involved in debate and various interpretive and extemporaneous speaking events. Their activities include participation in intercollegiate competition. RODEO CLUB 1s a group of students involved in America’s fastest growing sport. Members participate in rodeo competition while gaining behind-the-scenes experience in livestock care and breeding. CIRCLE K is a university division of the Kiwanis International. It functions as a community and campus service organization to improve ecology and human welfare as well as provide entertainment and educational programs. OFFICE EDUCATION ASSOCIATION is a secretarial organization furthering the development of office skills and management through intercollegiate competition as well as practical experience in actual office situations. VRJCis. .. A comprehensive community college ¢ A truly student-centered campus ¢ Small classes and individual-oriented instruction ¢ Low-cost, high-quality education ¢ Top quality, concerned faculty ¢ Outstanding physical facilities ¢ Individual guidance State-supported, fully accredited institution VRJC Is Opportunity! 99 RO ROE om aE Tee Ake tea Ses COP ek CELA are CLA eee teehee caters eater ete | OSBORNES AUTO-HOME-FARM SUPPLIES WE REDUCE PRICES — NOT QUALITY by LZ DISCOUNT FOODS HILLCREST PLAZA 2806 WILBARGER - ee ee ee = BILL'S TIP TOP TV RADIO “Where service is a business. . . not a sideline!” Phone 1810 553-3848 | Fannin | Colemans Shoes SHOES FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY 1710 Pease 552-6581 Vernon, Texas 76384 JEAN'S BEAUTY SHOP BLUEBONNET Complete Beauty Service | LAUNDRY a AND CLEANERS 3729 Wilbarger Phone 552-7611 “Where your clothes are done a little bit different and a little bit better.” alla JOHNNY'S HOUSE OF HALLMARK 1630 Main St. “WHEN YOU CARE ENOUGH TO SEND THE VERY BEST” Vernon, TX 76384 ROLLING PLAINS IMPLEMENT 300 E. Wilbarger P.O. Box 1340 Vernon, Texas 76384 Jack Handley Home 817 552-7363 Bus. 817 552-2811 ROBERT L. MORE SELF-SERVICE ARCO 1907 Wilbarger 552-2506 Vernon, Texas PRESTON'S POTPOURRI Infants’ and Children’s Wear 1728 Pease 552-6904 WILBARGER FARM MACHINERY POISE'N IVY Gen aceriie 553-485] “Serving Your Agricultural Needs” 1900 Expresswa y Vernon, Texas THE VERNON Dairy Recorp| W.R. MOORE COTTON COMPANY The Office Where Work Is a Pleasure — 3821 Wilbarger 553-4311 WRIGHT VERNON PARTS CO. | INSURANCE AGENCY 1701 Marsha | Vernon, Texas Box 1912 1829 Wilbarger 552-2591 1716 Pease Downtown Vernon MODEL CLEANERS “Proud to be serving VRJC students and the community.” GELY ineiscay a PHARMACY 552-5414 | Sanitone Certified Master Drycleaner 817-553-3358 ie v8 ties THE PARR STORE Home Furnishing Center 1420 Main Phone 552-2242 Vernon, Texas 76384 @ 1401 MAIN STREET VERNON, TEXAS Vernon, Texas o VERNON 4001 Wilbarger St. Certified Electronic Technician FCC Licensed Photofact Equipped VERNON T.V. ELECTRONICS SERVICE 3306 Wilbarger We repair electronic music instruments, guitars, amps. Phone 553-3631 Vernon, Texas 76384 Melvin Nethery Owner Gifts of Distinction COTNER'S 1717 Texas St. Magazines and Books Gift and Mail Wrapping Greeting Cards Stationery 552-2422 105 Your Gold Star Bank Whe, Newey NATIONAL § Hil VERNON, TEXAS SINCE 1899 Symbol of Superior Service Since 1899 7 RS a se Bie THE VERNON DRUG STORE Your Rexall Store Free Delivery 552-2561 WRIGHT INSURANCE AGENCY Box 1912 1829 Wilbarger 552-2541 THE VERNON GREENHOUSES FLORAL AND NURSERY West Wilbarger at “Y” on Sand Road Phone 552-5449 IGOU Tires and Appliances 1730 Main 552-9361 Vernon, Texas HAMILTON OFFICE SUPPLY Boosters of VRJC 1519 Main Vernon, Texas 552-6101 107 WATKINS T. E. DAVIS AGENCY, DEPT. STORE INC. INSURANCE REAL ESTATE 1521 Main Street Vernon, Texas 76384 1831 Pease Street 5 52-6283 Vernon, Texas Congratulations From Your Friends at VERNON ABSTRACT 1613 Cleddie A. Palmer, President 552-2602 CROWN QUALITY SEED CO., INC. KWICK KLEAN KORNER Self-Service Laundry Wholesalers and Jobbers (Formerly Martin-Lane Seed Co.) Seed and Grain 4011 Wilbarger 552-7201 L. C. (Chet) Bolton President Phone 552-9331 108 Dr. Box 2007 620 Main St. Vernon, Texas 1763884 THE HAIR AFFAIR Cut and Blow-Dry 1701 Tolar STATE FARM INSURANCE 1716 Main Street Vernon, Texas 76384 1800 Main St. 552-6192 STATE FARM INSURANCE COMPANIES Home Offices — Bloomington, Illinois Gene Payne Agent Bus. Phone: 552-7971 Res. Phone: 552-2775 From Your Authorized _—— BA Dealer APPLIANCE 552-7892 CAGLE PETTY BUTANE COMPANY “Service That Satisfies” Chillicothe Highway 552-7072 WILBARGER ELEVATORS, INC. State Bonded Storage Dealers in Grains, Seeds, Fertilizers and Chemicals Mill Block 552-9311 Phone 552-6801 BRISTO'S USED CARS 1623 Cumberland Street Quality — Value — Satisfaction W.L. Bristo, Phone 553-3776 P.O. Box 1943 Lester Bristo, Jr., Phone 553-3559 Vernon, Texas Bill Bristo — 3-3559 WILBARGER CO. ABSTRACT INC, Warren Pruitt, President Waggoner Estate Building 552-7712 Mike Rogers Dianne Rogers DECORATING CENTER “HELPING YOU DECORATE YOUR WORLD” “ARPET DECORATIVE BLINNS WOVEN BODS FORMBYS £ 1531 MAIN 552-$$02 VERNON SPORT AND HOBBY CENTER For All Athletic Needs Trophies and Awards Team Discounts 1712 Vernon Fannin Texas ED BUESING BODY PAINT SHOP 1515 Wilbarger 552-9891 MUSIC WORLD Tapes, Records, Craig Stero Equipment “THE BEST MUSIC AT DISCOUNT PRICES” 1914 Wilbarger 552-7321 Vernon, Texas Ricki and David Lindsay Owners 112 STEWART'S STUDIO Owners Charles and Linda 2703 15th Street Vernon, Texas JOHNSON'S 1712 Main CY LONG STORES, INC. Men’s and Boy’s Wear, Levi Headquarters JEWELRY Vernon, Texas Vernon, Texas. 553-3597 BOWSCO INC. OIL WELL SERVICE CO. Jim Bentley, Owner Acidizing, Fracturing, Cementing 418 E. Cleveland Electra, TX 76360 Phone: 817—495-2334 HILLCREST ORDER YOUR PHARMACY '79 YEARBOOK NOW Vernon 1712 Main 553-3592 1015 Hillcrest Drive Vernon, Texas Phone 553-4361 113 CAL ah ee eed A eae WER oe Re a nts The Best Goodies in Town bY HERRING CONFECTIONARY Specializing in Hamburgers Pancakes 1726 Main Cokes Donuts 552-5282 Boxed Candy Herring Bank Building 553-3131 GREENBELT FARM MACHINERY CO. base He KRAUSE §52-9335 1331 Cumberland With Case for 32 Years “Service Makes the Difference” NORTH TEXAS HARDWARE Dealers in ’ Shelf and Heavy Hardware f) Tleal’s ewelry, lne. Gift Ware Sporting Goods 1819 Pease “WHEN YOU THINK OFJEWELRY.. .” 1731 Fannin Phone 552-5931 Phone: 553-3641 AUGUSTAN APARTMENTS 1-2-3 Bedrooms 4125 Augusta Furnished or Unfurnished 552-2442 NORTH TEXAS LIVESTOCK FEEDERS FEEDLOT Call Us for Your Beef Needs 817—552-5471 Phone 1tatHER GOOO8 — 552-6382 Boot's ¢ oGddles - “WESTERN WEAR GP incorporateo Laurie St. and Expressway 287 Vernon, Texas 76384 David Mount, President “We Don’t Want All the Business, Just Yours” WS Congratulations Graduates FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN 4001 Wilbarger First in Fashion!! First in Quality!! There is Always a Penney Store Near You! JCPenney We know what you’re looking for. = ti Z. ¢ O 2] oe) 7 D Zz V) Pris O Z. (aA iT 1725 Wilbarger Vernon, Texas 503-3362 ASSOCIATION 9 11 mNALS52 6297 2500 CUMBERLAND VERNONITE KAS KREBS MOTOR COMPANY 1716 Texas 002-6892 [ wer (HP) cone eq PONTIAC GMC TRUCKS P.O. Box 1758 2030 Wilbarger St. Vernon, Texas 76384 WILSON HERRING INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE SINGER SALES Box YOUR ndependent 1911 A N D DS [nsurance AGENT Pease Fire Casualty SERVICE Automobile 552-5466 Homeowners 120 Vernon, Texas SIS YSIS IS ar Expressway 287 West THE VERNON GREENHOUSES FLORAL AND NURSERY West Wilbarger at “Y” : on Sand Road Vernon, Texas Phone 552-5449 121 Hardware Phone 817 552-6274 Building Material SUMNER-COLLEY LUMBER CO. P.O. Box 1699 1830 Maiden St. Vernon, Texas 76384 ® HARDWARE STORES Your True Value Hardware Store EVERYTHING FOR THE HOME For Your Complete Automotive Service See DOWNTOWN AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2000 Wilbarger St. Phone 553-4112 Vernon, Texas 76384 Dick Miller Bob Martinson James P. Neal Dr Pepper GOLDEN'S DOLLAR DOWN FURNITURE “Home Is Where the Heart Is. . . Furnish it First.” Dr. Pepper Bottling Company 1516 Pease 553-3671 Featuring: Home Furnishings, Carpeting, Draperies, Bedspreads, Major Appliances 1330 Main 122 GIBSON PHARMACY Registered Pharmacists JIM SPEARS RICK CHRISTY Expressway 287 West 552-9384 UNITED PHARMACY Registered Pharmacists Lowell Roddy Ken Greer 2900 Wilbarger 553-4301 LENARD'S BARBER SHOP Lenard M. Brothers — Owner “Specializing in Men’s Hair Styling” 1619 Main Vernon, Texas 'American, Chinese and Mexican Foods ' 552-9480 East Wilbarger 815 552-9702 Vernon, Texas ‘176384 Roy Norsworthy Gene Tyra President Vice President BRISTO BATTERY a Oe SUPPLY, INC. Vote Dal aa ‘We've Said It With Music Since 1925 1613 Cumberland Street Vernon, Texas 76384 Pianos-Organs-Instruments 552-2321 Zenith TVs and Stereos 1814 Main Telephone 552-5433 Records and Tapes Vernon, Texas 76384 123 124 i { | ain af OenCy 2500 Wilbarger Vernon, Texas 76384 Complete Insurance Service Since 1909 You Can Always Quik Chek Your THE M S PHARMACY Day or Night Phones: 552-6271, 562-6272 Vernon, Texas ; : 553-4181 1609 Main REALTOR Prescription Purchases at This Store Wilbarger Memorial Park and Mausoleum “THOUGHTFULL SERVICE IN TIME OF NEED BOX 2044 A. C. 817-552-6234 1801 HOUSTON VERNON, TEXAS 76384 ,larvey’s bee Se 6hUlUlC MO ST =| tht Perr j= —PODtIOUd apa. a le 1902 MAIN Wg GG pM DIAL 552-2576 — _ INSURANCE REAL ESTATE MARGARET BALDWIN President REALTOR €e INC. 1701 Wilbarger ‘come P. O. Box 1338 VERNON, TEXAS 76384 THE BANK OF VERNON IS VERNON P.O. Box 1832 Phone 817-552-9951 Vernon, Texas 76384 125 TEXAS NATIONAL GUARD 510 Marshall 552-2262 126 KENTUCKY FRIED CHICKEN 1525 South Frontage Road 127 SERVING YOU WITH ELECTRIC ENERGY FROM THE RED RIVER TO THE RIO GRANDE WEST TEXAS UTILITIES COMPANY | Wry A Member of The Central and South West System ART BEAUTY SHOP AND BEAUTY SUPPLIES 2429 Main, Vernon 552-2202 Construction Co. General Contractors Residential Custom Cabinets Commercial Prehung Door Units Licensed Distributor of Multi-Guard IV P. O. Box 1012 Joe Latour 3316 Wilbarger St. Phone 817 552-2253 Vernon, Texas 76384 THE TRAILBLAZER STAFF THANKS THE RED RIVER VALLEY MUSEUM Kite CARLTON REAL ESTATE 2600 Wilbarger prenesse-4341 per certo aR es Phone 552-7783 Dear Patrons: We like to think you get a lift when you visit our Charles-of-the-Ritz Cosmetic Bar (test the parfum) browse inane our Sportswear and Dresses (try a few on) finger eee lingerie study Bee ion of James Avery Jewelry or just come see us and get acquainted with our friendly people and we will do our best to please you. Billy and Kaye Thorne, Owners INABNIT'S LADIES' STORE 553-3326 1610 Main Vernon, TX 129 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY DENTISTS DR. T. W. AGNEW Herring Bldg. Vernon 553-3762 DRT SHe LINDSEY 2500 Wilbarger Vernon 552-6271 DR. JOEL LOWRY 2122 Texas Vernon 552-5477 DR. DAN R. NOWLIN 1900 Fannin Vernon 552-6626 DR. J.C. PARMER 2201 Paradise Vernon 552-5111 PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. ROBERT H. BORCHARDT JR. 1015 Hillcrest Dr. Vernon 552-5495 DR. LAYNE E. COLLUMS 1015 Hillcrest Dr. Vernon 552-5495 130 PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS DR. JAMES EATON 1015 Hillcrest Dr. Vernon 552-5495 DR. JOHN HARDIN Herring Bldg. Vernon 552-7811 DR. EMORY D. HOLLAR 1525 Houston Vernon 552-6351 DR. J. J. SLAUGENHOP 2500 Wilbarger Vernon 552-6271 DR. F. B. STEELE 2400 Texas Vernon 552-2701 REYNALDO TOLENTINO 1015 Hillcrest Dr. Vernon 552-5495 JACK TOMLINSON 2201 Paradise Vernon 553-4320 PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS ATTORNEYS DR. TRAVIS WHITE JOHN MIKKELSEN Herring Bldg. Suite 500 Herring Bldg. Vernon 552-5488 Vernon 552-2588 CHIROPRACTORS DR. JIM BICE BILL NEAL 1914 Paradise Herring Bldg. Vernon 552-2351 Vernon 553-4812 DR. W. H. BROWN CLEDDIE PALMER 1702 Lamar 1613 Main Vernon 552-6111 Vernon 552-2602 ATTORNEYS WILSON FRIBERG WARREN PRUITT Wagoner Bldg. Waggoner Bldg. Vernon 552-7712 Vernon 552-7712 GENE HEATLY CURTIS RENFRO Court House Herring Bldg. Vernon 553-3346 Vernon 552-2661 JIM HUGHES N. SHERIDAN Waggoner Bldg. 1711 Fannin Vernon 552-2553 Vernon 552-9338 DON R. MALONE J.B.SOURIS Waggoner Bldg. Herring Bldg. Vernon 552-2553 Vernon 552-2111 “vernon Bowling Center amily entertainment at its 5 finest... 4809 Wilbarger Phone (817) 552-9934 Vernon, TX 76384 U.S. Highway 287 Vernon, Texas 76384 SHIRLEY'S Art — Crafts McGEE'S FARM RANCH SUPPLY 930 Wilbarger, VERNON, TEXAS 76384 Jackie McGee, Owner Hillcrest Plaza “The T-Shirt Place” 132 EE = ! COUNTRY INN | a STEAK HOUSE TRAILBLAZER STAFF wishes to thank the many businesses and individuals Highway 237 — Vernon, TX who made this book possible through their generous advertising contributions. THANKS Errata: Louise Gilbert, Instructor of Nursing Kelly Burden, Community Recreation Director omitted from faculty pages COMMENCEMENT PROGRAM PROCESSIONALS 2 0 ee Mary Jane Young Pianist INVOCATION 0.00.05. 3 ee eee Sue Sherfesee President, Faculty Forum RECOGNITION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES...Dr. Jim M. Williams College President INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKERS............. Dr. Jim M. Williaris SPEAKERS®.. 2.2 eee 0 ee ee George Donald Hatfield, Jr. Irless Gene Brooks Representatives of the Class of 1978 CERTIFICATION OF GRADUATES.......... Roy L. Wiederanders Registrar and Assitant Dean of Student Services CONFERRING OF DEGREES?) 3 Dr. Jim M. Williams PRESENTATIONOF GRADUATES ........... Dr. Loyd R. Hughes Dean of Instruction BENEDICTION (yc Re re ee ae Jerry Whitt Co-Sponsor, Phi Theta Kappa RECESSIONAL U.S) ee ee Mary Jane Young Pianist BOARD OF TRUSTEES Carl H. Craighead, President Hub Colley, Jr. Edward L. Lehman, Jr., Vice President Cleddie Palmer Mrs. Wayne G. McCully, Secretary Elbert White Jackie White CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION IN COSMETOLOGY Vicki Welch Cox Gale Crawford Myra Lewis Emsoff Mildred Hartgrove Shayne Mechell Judy Fuller Morrell Rosemary Oden Ellen Ward Christine Whitten Betty Sue Williams ASSOCIATE IN ARTS Andy Lee Attaway Linda Jo Byers Jimmy Earl Dennis Gary D. Dunlap Gae Farmer Edward Bruce Gillis Larry John Goetze Joe D. Gordon Bryan Matthew Gorham George Donald Hatfield, Jr. Kathleen P. Isbell Susan Jones Charles W. King Gary Thomas Knox Geronimo Lagunas William Paul Miller Karon Sue Payton Rebekah J. Rektenwald Thomas H. Richardson, Ill Leona Marie Rittenhouse Barbara S. Skinner Susan Diane Belew Smith Greg Kent Thomas ASSOCIATE IN SCIENCE Sharon Ann Christian David Howard Cook Kenneth E. Keesee Belinda Alice Lee Edward Joe McDonald Randy Lee Randolph Annah J. Schoolcraft Ranell Scott Thomas Dwayne Smith ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE Richard Beck Irless Gene Brooks Allen Lyle Clanahan Duane Lee Daniel Gloria Phillips Graham Michael Frank King Debra McDonald Eddie Marinez, Jr. Violet Betsy Newman Durwood Wayne Norris Cecil Rebartis Potter LaRita Rohla Donald Schoppa Randall Bruce Schuman Robert Walter Sebastian Luke Earl Stockstill Patsy Thomas Carol Walden James M. Walden Rickey L. Whisenant Member of Phi Theta Kappa, National Junior College Scholastic Honor Fraternity - 135 Fh 5 ae bs hesiado, eaten al baleen . ie, i a i ew 4 % ¢ 4 fei fie Goodnight 136 Se erteeeret R Doe el aE = : . STS SSeS nna ok if aaa! ¥. Sarna ae