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Student Commission
Rock Vailey College
OUR INSPIRATION
IS FROM THE PAST
OUR DUTY
IS TO THE PRESENT
OUR HOPE
IS IN THE FUTURE
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ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS
ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE
1966 LOGO
FIRST EDITION
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editor-business manager
BILL THURlvIOND
photographer
DON LAGER
staff
NANCY APGAR
RAY HUGHES
JUDY KLING
KAY KEE
KATHY PICKERING
advisors
DR. OUEENAN
DR. MUNSON
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Scenes From the Fu-
ture Site of Rock
Contents:
Dedication
The First Year
Administration
and Staff
Curricula
Divisions
Faculty
Students
Sports
Student
Commission
MR. CARL DANNENFELDT
Superintendent of Harlem
School District
MR. JACK CHITWOOD
Director, Rockford Public Library
MAJOR JOSEPH T. VECCHIO
Commander, National Guard Armory
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER GEORGE R. HOYMAN
Commander, Naval Reserve Training Center
Dedication
MRS. J. LLOYD GEIGER,
Health Education Director,
Rockford YWCA
Pictured on these two pages are
representatives of institutions
that provided facilities and serv-
ices for Rock Valley College in
its first year. If it had not been
for these people and many others
in the community like them,
Rock Valley College might not
have been able to open its doors
this year. So it is with much
gratitude that we dedicate to
these people the first issue of
the
LOGO -
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
admitting students to first <
Presiding Dean A. Olson. President
Board of Junior College District No. 400
Invocation Reverend Theodore E. Franklin, President
Rockford Ministerial Association
Rock Valley College—Dream to Reality Dean A. Olson
Remarks by representatives of instltutli
to Rock Valley College
Naval Reserve
Training Center Lieutenant Coi
Harlem High School
Rockford Public Library
Illinois National Guard Armory
Rockford YWCA
We BeginI Let Us Go Forward Togetherl
Benediction Ri
lander George R. Hoyman. USNR
~arl Dannenfeldt, Superintendent
Jacic Chitwood, Director
Major Joseph Vecctiio
Mrs. J. Lloyd Geiger,
hiealth Educatiory Director
Clifford G. Erickson, President
Reverend Thomas C. Brady. Principal
Boylan Central Catholic High School
We
Begin
Opening
Day Breakfast
8:30 A.M. Levin
Faust Room. Faust hiotel
Presiding
Dean A. Olson
Board of Junior College Disfn
President
1 No. 400
Invocation
Rabbi Lester A. Frazin
7emp/o Selh El
Infroductions
Dean
A. Olson
Remarks by representatives of c
mmunity agencies
Rock Volley College and /ne Challenge ol
Technology Clifford G. Erickson, President
Rock Valley College
Benediction
Direcfor
Reverend Edsel A
of Rocklord Dislrict M.ssiono
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The First Year . . .
Very Different
Very Worthwhile
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R.V.C. Served Over 800
Students Per Quarter
"Hob's
Choice"
CAST
Rick Burton - Hob
the Goblin
Annette Ingrassia -
Hasseltine the Hag
Tom Gibbons - Ghost
Kathy Hood - Red
Rabbit
Diann Rowe - Wanda
the Wonderful
Witch
Judy Kling - Bat
Bonnie Kock - Lizard
Terry Vesely - King of
the Easter Bunnies
Costume design - Al
Goff
Lively dancer - Paul
Columbi
Costumes made by -
Mrs. Robert Small
Directed and accom-
panied by - Mr.
Meisenholder
First Project of the
Rock Valley College Theater
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DAVID MEISENHOLDER
Director
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The First
Christmas
Dance
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First Exhibition
of Student Art
ARTHUR WINER,
Instructor of Art
L. to R. Georgia Goepfert, honorable mention in judging; Gary Anderson,
honorable mention in judging; Betty Malinsky, second prize in drawing design;
Leo Bauby, first prize in drawing design; Joan Stassi, second prize in painting;
Francis Minert, first prize in painting.
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Administrators, Faculty
Double as Leaders and
Friends
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First Student
Editors ham it up during layout session
On October 27, 1965, the organizational meeting for the first Rock Valley College newspaper was held at the
Naval Reserve Center. At this time prospective staff members met the faculty advisor, Phillip McGhee, and publisher
of Post Publishers, Mr. William Styles.
The next few weeks proved the capability of the new staff as Rock Valley published its first newspaper on Novem-
ber 10, 1965. Under temporary editors and staff members. The ????, became a part of Rock Valley's history.
Through a contest put before the student body and won by John Gile, the newspaper was named THE VALLEY
FORGE.
The second issue established a permanent editorial staff appointed by the faculty advisor. Those appointed were:
Dennis Larson, Editor-in-chief; Richard Fitzgerald, Managing Editor; Jim Reidel, Advertising Manager Linda Dobbs,
News Editor; Lynda Donaldson, Feature Editor; and Don Bryant, Sports Editor.
THE VALLEY FORGE became a bi-monthly newspaper and was to be published from September to June, except
during examination and vacation periods.
THE VALLEY FORGE'S thirteen issues proved to the Winnebago- Boone counties that the establishment of Rock
Valley and its newspaper was truly worthwhile. THE VALLEY FORGE was established to give a better means of com-
munication between the students, faculty, administration, and citizens of the two-county area.
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Publication —
"Pallet) Jforge
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Published by the Rock Valley College student staff
for Rock Valley students, bi-monthly, September - jUne
except for examination and vacation periods.
EDITOR -m-craEF
Dennis K. Larson
ADVERTISING ADVISOR
James Reldel
MANAGING EDITOR
Richard Fitzgerald
COPY EDITOR
Mike Hodges
NEWS EDITOR
Linda Dobbs
FEATURE EDITOR
Lynda Donaldson
SPORTS EDITOR
Don Bryant
PHOTO ADVISER
Don Lager
News . . . julle Bergstrom, Llta Meyer, Mary Peters
Jerry Yost
Feature . . . Mike McCarren, Arlys Peterson, Tom Gibbons
Maxlne Saudargas, Eileen Segnerl, John GUe
Sports . . .Joe Gsell
Business . . . Jim Edelman, Fred Holmertz, Dave Enqulst,
Tom Slblgtroth, Dawn McCook, Secretary.
Staff Typist . . . Ellen O'Malley
Cartoonist . . . George Dublk
Photographer . . . Tom Sweltzer Mike Lager
Copy-layout . . . Nancy Apgar, Lynn Black, Kerry Danoff,
Kay Lee, Linda Slipp
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATION
FACULTY
STAFF
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CLOCKWISE: Mr. Robert E. Sechler; Mrs. E. G. Roberts; Mr. Dean A. Olson, president; Mr.
Thomas B. Wasson, secretary; Mrs. Blanche Alden; Mr. William R. Williams; Dr. Erickson,
Not Shown: Mrs. Vivian Hickey.
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Board of
Education
Dean A. Olson
President of Acromantic Products
Company
Rock ford, Illinois
Robert E. Sechler
Member of Rockford Board of Edu-
cation
President Meuret- Sechler Agency,
Inc.
President B.F. McClelland and
Company
Rockford, Illinois
Mrs. Blanche Alden
Ellis School Teacher
Rockford, Illinois
Thomas B. Wasson
Assistant Cashier in charge of Pub-
lic Relations for Farmers National
Bank
Belvidere, Illinois
William R. Williams
Executive Vice-President of Smith
Oil Company
Rockford, Illinois
Mrs. Vivian Hickey
Housewife, Special Teacher at
Winnebago High School
Rockford, Illinois
Mrs. E. G. Roberts
Housewife, Registered Nurse.
Rockford, Illinois
RogV>'®
s-Ubrary
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Administration
The Rock Valley College insignia syrtibolizes the college and the com
munity in mutual effort promoting personal growth, industrial develop
ment, and community progress.
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John Ruskin identified the true
purpose of education in these words:
The entire objection of true
education is to make peo-
ple not merely do the right
thing, but to love industry;
not merely learned, but to
love knowledge; not mere-
ly pure, but to love purity;
not merely just, but to hun-
ger and thirst after justice.
Surely Rock Valley College stu-
dents and faculty have proven that
these goals can motivate dedicated
people, even in a divided campus
home. These charter members have
already established a tradition of
scholarly teaching and learning, har-
mony in personal relationships, and
compassion and service for others.
Let us mark the end of our first
year by joy and thanksgiving. Rock
VaUey College has a sound beginning
and a very bright future. Support of
the electorate has assured us a new
and comfortable home where we will
pursue even more effectively our in-
dividual and collective educational
purposes.
Let us rededicate ourselves to
education for creative lives of serv-
ice, for vocation and avocation and,
with Ruskin, for purity and justice.
*-"' Clifford G. Erickson
President
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Dean
of Instruction
As Dean of Instruction, Mr. Etheredge is supervis-
or of all the curricula offered at Rock Valley and
handles the hiring of the Faculty members. The ex-
cellent curricula and dedicated faculty that can be
found at Rock Valley are a tribute to the capabilities
of Dean Etheredge.
Dean Etheredge received his B.S. degree in geo-
logy at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and his M.S.
degree at the University of Illinois. He has com-
pleted all required courses for his Ph.D. degree in
geology at Northwestern University and is now a can-
didate for a doctorate at Loyola University.
MR. FORREST D. ETHEREDGE
DR. RONALD W. HALLSTROM
Dean of Vocational-
Technical Education
Serving first as Business Manager and Chairman
of the Business Division, Dr. Hallstrom was then pro-
moted to Dean of Vocational-Technical Education.
As the title indicates, his job is to coordinate spe-
cial two-year programs leading to employment or ad-
vancement for those already employed. Nursing,
data processing, secretarial, and retail marketing
are only a few of many such programs.
Dr. Hallstrom received his B.S. , M.S., and Ed.
D. degrees at Northern Illinois University.
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Dean of
Students
One of the greatest assets to the students and to
RVC as a whole is our Dean of Students, Dr. J. B.
Munson. Holding one of the more trying jobs at the
college, Dr. Munson handles it well with his excel-
lent and varied background in education and student
personnel services.
Some of his duties include counseling and guid-
ing students, advising the Student Commission and
student organizations, directing orientation, pro-
grams, directing probation and dismissal committees,
and overseeing social events at the student center.
Dr. Munson, highly respected by both faculty
and students, obtained his B.A. at Morningside Col-
lege, and his M.A, and Ph.D. at Michigan State
University .
DR. J. B. MUNSON
MISS ELIZABETH M. HARVEY
University of Illinois, B.A.
Northern Illinois University, M.S.
In charge of the day school at N.R.T.C.
Sponsor of R.V.C. Honor Society
Counselors
MR. RICHARD W. DRESSER
Northern Illinois University, B.S., M.S.
In charge of night school ar Harlem
Handles student employment opportunities
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Business Manager
Registrar
MR. ROBERT BOYD
Bursar
MISS ELOISE ESHBAUGH
Librarian
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MRS . JANE DEAN
MISS KATHLEEN BACKUS
Staff
MRS. ESTELLE M. BLACK MRS. DORIS DIETMEIER
Asssistant Librarian Secretary to Dr. Hallstrom,
Dean Etheredge
MRS. WANDA FERGUSON
Stenographer,
Divisional Chariman's
Office
MRS . AUDREY FREEBURY
Clerk Typist,
Divisional Chairman's
Office
MISS HELEN HARDESTY
Secretary to Dr. Munson
MRS . JAMES POIVEY
Receptionist
MRS. VALESKA MEERBREY
Secretary at N.R.T.C.
MRS . PHYLLIS SERVIS
Severtary to Dr. Erickson
MR. LAWRENCE P. RAY
Laboratory Coordinator
Business
MR. KOCH, Department Head
Social
Sciences
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MR. HOSHAW, Department Head
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Mathematics,
Natural Sciences,
and Technology
MR. BUNCH, Department Head
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Communications
DR. QUEENAN, Department Head
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DR. TADLOCK, Department Head
Humanities
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Physical
Education
MR. HAROLD SWANSON,
Department Head
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Faculty
MR. ROBERT APPLEGATE
Communications
Black Hills State Coll., B.S
Northwestern Univ . , M . A .
Faculty Council
MR. DAVID CASKEY
Social Science
Haverford Coll., B.A.
Rockford Coll., M.A.
Univ. of Wise, LL.B.
Pres. Faculty Council
MISS CAROLYN J. EVERSOLE
Business
Appalachian State Teachers
Coll., M.A.
Bob Jones Univ., B.S.
MISS ANN BICKLEY
Physical Education
Wise, State Coll.,
MR. NOAH A. BUNCH
Math., Sci., Tech.
B.S. N.E. Missouri State, B.S.
Northern HI. Univ. M.S. George Peabody Coll.,
Sec, Faculty Council M.A.
W.R.A. Chairman, Math., Sci., Tech.
MR. PETER FRISK
Math., Sci., Tech.
North Park Coll., B.A.
Univ. of 111. M.A.
MR. JONE. FRITSCH
Communic ations
Illinois Wesleyan Univ . ,
B.S.
Univ., of Arizona, M.A.
f.
MR. DAVID GUSTAFSON
Math., Sci., Tech.
Beloit Coll., B.A.
Northern 111. Univ. M.S.,
Vice Pres., Faculty Council
MR. LLOYD HOSHAW
Social Science
Goshen Coll., B.A.
Indiana Univ., M.A.
Chairman, Social Science
MR. WILBUR JOHNSON
Social Science
Depauw Univ . , B.A.
Univ. of 111., M.A.
Faculty Council
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MR. WALLACE JONES
Social Science
111. State Univ., B.S.
Columbia Univ . , M . A .
Part-time
MR. EDWARD KOCH
Business
North. 111., B.S., M.S.
Chairman, Business
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MR. BRIAN KOLETO
Math., Sci., Tech.
Joliet Jr. Coll.
Univ. oflll., B.S., M.S.
MR. JOHN T. LOUNSBURY
Math., Sci., Tech.
North. 111. Univ., B.S., M.S.
MR. DAVID MEISENHOLDER
Communic ations
Univ. of Nebraska, B.A.
M.A.
R.V.C. Theater Group
MR. FRANK S. METCALF
MR. LOREN MILLS
MR. CLAYTON B. OFSTAD MR. VADEN PARMENTER
Communications Math., Sci., Tech.
South. 111. Univ., B.A., M.A. 111. State, B.Ed.
Univ. oflll., B.S., M.S.
Part-time
Communications
Univ. of South Dakota,
B.A., M.A.
Math., Sci., Tech.
L.P.O. Jr. Coll., A. A.
Knox Coll., B.S.
Wash. State, Univ., M.S.
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DR. JOHN T. QUEENAN
Communic ations
Rutgers Univ . , B.A,, M,A.
Chairman, Communications
Yearbook
Faculty News Letter
Univ. of Pennsylvania,
Ph.D.
MR. MICHAEL P. QUINN
Communic ations
University College , Dublin,
B.A., M.A.
Loyola Univ. M.A.,
Faculty Council
MR. DAVID RUND
Business
Univ. of 111., B.S.
North. 111., M.S.
MR. JOHN T. SCHOU
Social Science
Augustana Coll., B.A.
Iowa State Univ., M.A.
Part-time
MR. GARY SCHULTZ
Business
Univ. of 111., B.S.
MR. DONALD C . SMITH
Humanities
Wise. State Univ., B.A.
Georgetown Univ., M.S.
Faculty Council
MRS. LOWELL SPURGEON
Communications
Univ. of 111., B.S. Ed.
Beloit Coll., M.A.
MR. J. HAROLD SW ANSON
Physical Education
Univ. of Wyoming, B.A.
Univ. of Wise, M.S.
Athletics
Chairman, Physical Edu-
cation
DR. HAROLD R.
STEINHAUSER
Business
Univ. of Chicago, A.B.,
M.B.A.
North. 111. Univ., Ed. D.
Part-time
MISS MARLYS STREYFFLER
Math. , Sci. , Tech.
Westmar Coll., B.A.
Iowa State., M.S.
MR. JOHNH. VAN DYKI
Communications
Calvin Coll., A.
Univ. of Mich., M.A.
DR. RAY J. TADLOCK
Humanities
Southern Methodist Univ.
B. Mus., M. Mus.
Eastman School of Music ,
Ph.D.
Chairman, Humanities
MR. GARY TILLY
Social Science
Depauw Univ . , B . A .
Univ. of Missouri, M.A
Part-time
MR. ARTHUR H. WINER MR. WAYNE ZUMWALT
Humanities Math., Sci., Tech.
Univ. of Chicago, M.F.A. West. 111. Univ., B.S., M.S.
Univ. of Mass., B.F.A.
Add 1 Club
MISS RUTH ANN WASSON
Business
Bloomsburg State Coll.,
B.S.
Penn. State Univ., M.Ed.
MR. JOHN WEIR
Business
Marquette Univ., B.S.
Co-ordinator of Data
Processing
FACULTY NOT PICTURED
MR. GARY L. ECKLUND
Business
Wheaton Coll., A.B.
Univ. of 111., L.L.B.
Part-time
MR. NORMAN KEARNEY
Social Sciences
Bowdoin Coll., B.S.
Univ. of Wise, M.S.
Part-time
MR. DARRELL B. ROPP
Math., Sci., Tech.
Univ. of Iowa, B.A.
Univ. of 111., M.S.
Part-time
MR. PHILIP J. McGHEE
Com munic ations
Canisius Coll., B.S.
Purdue Univ., M.A.
Valley Forge
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STUDENTS
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Crystal Adams
George Baehr
Ronald Bahhsen
Chuck Barber
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Don Bryant
Vince Buchemi
Gary Bruno
45
Joseph Borsche Anthony Bovi
Sandra Bradford
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Douglas Carpenter
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48
Mike Conley
Dave Cunningham
Jeff Dahlberg
Cynthia Dangelo
Dick Daniels
Kerry Danoff
Lyle W . Daniels
Douglas Davidson
Theodore E. Davidson
Carol Davis
Lee F. Davis Michael DeBenedelto
Juanito DeBruler James Deming
Jerry DeWitt
Warren Dixon
Linda Dobbs
Lynda Donaldson
Cathleen Durin
Jim Edelman
Lance Efetrom
50
Doug Cagliano
51
Robert E. Closer Albert Gober
Dan Goff
Larry Gray
Jim Hall
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Allen Hoglund
Dennis Holmes
Paul Jarvis
Rick Jensen
Dennis R. Johnson
Robert Jensen John Joern Brian Johnson
Dwight Johnson
Cindy Johnson
Dennis Johnson
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Mike Johnson Rodney Johnson
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Grant Johnson
Sylvia Johnson
Kyle Kennedy
Tom Kinison
57
William Lafkin
Lyle Lament
Bob Lagerman
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Geri LaRosa
Dan Leigh
Nancy Marshallsay
Dave Martin
Dawn McCook
Nancy McCreath
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Tom Mills
Donna Mitchell
Jay Morken
Tim Mntis
John Mundy
David Myers
Nancy Neff
James W . Nelson
Donald Myer
Thomas W . Nelson
Bob Norman
Roger Noss
George Noble Jr.
Mary Ann Peters
Arlys Peterson
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Tom Reed
Gary Reese
Bev Reeverts
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Allen Satterquist
Je ff Showers
Tom Sibigtrotk
Steve Stiles
Jim S trope
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George Sutherland Brian Swanson
Laval Suiter
Ed Swick
Tom Swietzer
Betty Sumner
Thomas Tarpy
Cheryl Swanson
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Ftiyllis Teaster
Roger Uliano
Bob Thomas
Robert Triesen
Tom Unangst
T. Vasaloski
Terry Vesley
Joe Waite
Terri Wade
Jim Weaver
David Wells
Kaien Whippier
Greg Yagle
Tara Zickuhr
Francine Zinna
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Basketball
THE ROCK VALLEY TROJANS--FROM LOWER LEFT: Chuck Whitman, John Politic, Mike Livingston, and Don Wood-
ard. SECOND ROW: Coach Rease Dinger, Dave Martin, Paul Cicero, Lance Elfstrom, Larry Franzen. BACK ROW:
Don Rosene, Tom Gibbons, and Tom Marinelli.
The Rock Valley Trojan's first basketball squad did not compete on the intercollegiate level this season, but in-
stead participated in the Rockford Park District Men's Basketball League. The Trojans faced many experienced play-
ers, some of whom were former college stars or former Rockford area high school stars. At the end of the season our
team could look back to thrillers, upsets, and a very honorable 9 and 9 record.
Mr. Rease Binger, a former coach of the Rockford school system, was hired by our athletic advisor, Mr. J. Har-
old Swanson to coach our first basketball squad. It was hoped that this team would lay the groundwork for future bas-
ketball teams at Rock Valley. At the same time, Mr. Swanson applied for and received acceptance to the Northern
Illinois Junior College Conference. Plans for a large and versatile field house were completed early this spring.
With all this happening during our first year, the future of athletics at Rock Valley seems very bright and promising.
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Go You Trojans!
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We
They
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Washington Park
26
35
North Park Merchants
56
47
O'Donnell's
39
38
Sports Center
47
63
Sunset Tap
40
57
Booker Washington
42
39
Hornets
31
40
N-N's
48
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Rockford School of Business
34
45
North Park Merchants
53
52
First Federal
58
44
Bell Savings
61
41
Booker Washington
54
53
Five Points
46
49
Genoa Merchants
55
51
N-N's
44
50
Pee Wee's
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, Sports Center
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Student Commission
Terry Vesely,
President
Chuck Sparacino,
Vice-president
Linda Dobbs,
Secretary
Kathy Pickering
Treasurer
The first Student Commission of Rock Valley was appointed by Dr. J. B. Munson, Dean of Students. He
selected the members on the basis of recommendations made by their respective high school counselors; per-
sonal contact with them during registration; and recommendations from previously selected members. In
this way he was attempting to have each high school in the Winnebago-Boone County area and other groups
(such as students who have been out of high school a few years and those who have attended other colleges)
represented on the Commission. It was essential to organize a Student Commission on a temporary basis as
soon as possible to develop a constitution for a student association for Rock Valley College and to provide
elections for a permanent representative commission form of government for the students.
These two purposes and many others were handled expertly by the temporary commission. With this
background, the student body of Rock Valley College can look forward to a good student government in future
years.
Bill Thurmond
Pat Mclnnis
Dennis Anderson
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Mary Ann Peters
Luann Segneri
Elaine Black
Dennis Goomas
Steve Stiles
Advisor, Dr. Munson
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Future Looks Bright
for Rock Valley College
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OFFICIAL BALLOT
PROPOSITION TO PURCHASE JUNIOR COLLEGE SITE,
CONSTRUCT NEW SCHOOL BULDINGS THEREON, AND
TO ISSUE $3,974,000 BUILDING BONDS
(INSTRUCTIONS TO VOTEHS: Plate a cross (X) in Ihc square lo llic ri,
of the word inflirating llije way you desire to vote.)
"Shall the Board of Junior College District No. 400, Winnebago,
Soone, DcKalb, McHenry and Stephenson Counties, Illinois,
purchase a Junior College site at the Northeast corner of
Mulford and Springbrook Roads in said District and construct
new school buildings thereon and pro^ ide funds for transfer to
the Illinois Building Authority in accordance with the provisions
contained in Article V of the Public Junior College Act of the
State of Illinois and issue bonds of said Junior College District
in the amount of $3,974,000 for said purpose, said bonds to
bear interest at the rate of not to exceed four and one-half
(4^/^%) per cent per annum payable semi-annually?"
YES
X
NO
Grand total
for the
Two-County
Area ... yes
No
12,958
5,715
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