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JAN HASS, EDITOR

student government . . . budget to follow . . .

deadlines to meet . . . contests . . . prizes

to win . . . dances . . . new dresses

to wear . . . living together . . .

events to plan . . . music recitals . . .

pieces to prepare . . . plays . . .

parts to learn . . . always an

evidence of talent

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With all the old and new problems that met the members ol this year's executive board, the group was kept busy daily. Among their many problems were the student body elections, budgeting the student account, coordinating campus activities, and promoting inter-school relations.

One activity sponsored by the council was the first all-school and faculty Christmas party. Juke-Box music, dancing, refreshments, and caroling completed the evening.

Gleora Spackman led the committee under the advisor-ship of Mr. Gottenberg.

GLEORA SPACKMAN, President

Ron Barton vice-president

Joretta Moeller secretary

Jackie Rivett treasurer

Seated: Paul Schaffeld Jackie Rivett Joretta Moeller Gleora Spackman Ron Barton Carol Swanson Ted Landers Jo Ann Powell

Standing: Ellamae Brown Polly Ston Pat Nordling Frances Uberuaga Milo Pope

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• Ce& date ' Editing the 1957 LES BOIS was Ann Scott, with her staff of division editors and writers. The group worked from September through April to produce their book.

The work was divided into sections headed by the editors.

Ann was assisted by Jan Obenauer, assistant editor; and Rebecca Monteith, business manager. Mr. Gottenberg was the advisor.

ANN SCOTT, Editor

Anna Lawwill art editor

Rebecca Monteith business manager

Jan Obenauer assistant editor

SITTING: Dama Wildig, Carolann Taylor, Pat Schmelzer, Ron Hayes, Ann Scott, Jan Hass, Anna Lawwill, Betty Jo Passey, and Ian Obenauer. STANDING: lo Ann Ross and Sonja Benson. — 21 —

Bruce Banke and Ron Judd headed the staff as editors for the first and second semesters respectively. Under their leadership the Roundup was published twenty-seven times, with several six-page editions.

A group of nine took positions as page editors and reporters. Their endeavor was to keep the student body informed of campus and community activities.

Mr. Gordon Ross and his journalism class directed assignments for the staff.

Ron Hayes, sports editor

Morgan Masner, advertising manager

Bruce Banke, first semester editor

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RON UDD, Editor

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Carolann Taylor, Donna Bippes, Ron Judd, Jo Ann Powell, and Ron Hayes. Standing: Mr. Ross (advisor).

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. debate • "Should the United States Discontinue Economic Aid to Foreign Countries?" was the national college debate ques­tion of the year, and was the featured topic of discussion for the B.J.C. debate team. The team participated in de­bate tournaments at the University of Idaho and Portland State College. The two local matches were the Fifer Intra­mural Tourney and the Triangular Debate Tournament with the College of Idaho and Northwest Nazarene College.

Darrell Merrill won first place in the Fifer Tourney. Other B.J.C. debaters included Gail Fulton, Richard Crettol, Ralph Burningham, Dorthea Hendry, Richard Smith, Roy Thompson, Paul Mumford, Jerry Weston, and Ron Barton.

Ward Hower, first semester advisor Frank E. Chalfant, Jr., was second semester advisor.

Gena Bautsch

Dorthea Hendry

Marge Sargent

Ron Barton

Jerry Weston

Roy Thompson

Deltin Williams

Paul Mumford

Ga.l Fulton

Ron Barton

Richard Crettol

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• &oci&C caoMtittee • Six BJC students planned and presented the six school-sponsored dances of the year. The group was headed by Robbie Alworth, chairman, and Mrs. Genevieve Turnipseed, advisor.

Every Thursday at the break, the group met in Mrs. Turnipseed's office to discuss progress on the current dance. Gathered with Robbie were sophomores Ann Scott, Ellen Roberts, Rich Crettol, and Gene Hawker. Betty Jo Passey served as freshman representative.

Also under Social Committee jurisdiction was the Union Night Committee, headed by Ellen Roberts. The Social Committee yearly increases and uses its own storage of decorations. A notable highlight of this year's activity was the Spring Formal with Les Elgart entertaining students with the second annual name band visit.

ROBBIE ALWORTH Chairman

Ellen Roberts

Jan Obenauer

Betty Jo Passey

Gene Hawker

Robbie Alworth

Rich Cretiol

Jon Soderblom

Ann Scott

Ellen Roberts

Betty Jo Passey

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• d&vice& " DANCE

MIXER

HOMECOMING

CHRISTMAS FORMAL

SEMI-FORMAL

FRESHMAN DANCE

SPRING FORMAL

GRADUATION FORMAL

DATE

SEPTEMBER

NOVEMBER

DECEMBER

FEBRUARY

MARCH

APRIL

JUNE

CHAIRMAN

ELLEN ROBERTS

GENE HAWKER

ROBBIE ALWORTH

BETTY JO PASSEY

FRESHMAN CLASS OFFICERS

RICHARD CRETTOL

ANN SCOTT

BEFORE THE DANCE

INTERMISSION

LAST DANCE

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Marlene Bergam President

Ilene Werner Vice President

Ellamae Brown Secretary

1 Bobbie Stevenson i Treasurer

Norma Wilson Social Chairman

Morrison Hall was the site of many social activities, such as informal dances, teas, parties, and the little sister weekend. As in the past, town students were invited to most of these occasions.

Organizations on campus use the recre­ation room or the lounge for get-togethers.

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During this year the students that lived in Driscoll held many entertaining functions. Informal dances were held in the lounge and recreation room. Students from Boise were often guests.

With a washer, dryer and television set, living was eased.

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Paul Schaffeld President

John Larson Vice President

Wes Fields Secretary

Corky Hill Social Chairman

Darrel Aschbacker Sergeant-at-Arms

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RELAXING AFTER CLASS

A DRISCOLL EVENING

WASHDAY

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HOMECOMING EXHIBITION

BRASS SECTION

THE NEW DANCE BAND

A STRING REHEARSAL

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During the first few months of school, students noticed the band marching about practicing its drills. One of the most active groups on campus,

i; was frequently called upon to provide pep and to present recitals.

The band trip to Washington was one of the outstanding events of the year. In the first part of May they took their annual tour. They played

for Meridian, Nampa, Weiser, Payette, Nyssa, Emmett, and McCall audiences.

Adding color to the band this year were Don Hancock, drum major, and Kathleen Schirk, drum majorette. Other majorettes were Pat Herr, Sharon Newman, and Shanon Newman.

FIRST ROW. Lon White, David Greif, John Middleton, Elizabeth Rupert, Duane Heidenreich, Don Hancock Ilene Werner, Kathy Carstens. SECOND ROW: Martha Demaree, Ross Stricklan, Richard James Beverly Asmussen Larrv Bates, Larry Judd, A1 Morrissette, Jon Soderblom, Bud Morford, Sal DiNello. THIRD ROW: Gloria Bills Marvin Mess Frank Grossman, Clayton Hartz, Leon Vostrez, Lewis Thome, Ruth Ann Potter, Bob Newell, Mr. Best (conductor) Perry' Kelly

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Boise lunior College orchestra is one of BJC's several fine musical groups. Here students and the musicians of the city work together for the purpose of producing music enjoyable to everyone.

During the Northwest Music Educators Convention, the orchestra played C. Griffith Brat's "To Music". Also on the program was "Tileulen-spietel" better known as "Merry Pranks". This number is considered one of the most difficult pieces for orchestra.

Attended by many Boiseans were the several concerts given by the orchestra. In December Beethoven's 'Symphony No. 3" was presented. Opening their March concert was the overture of "Hansel and Gretel". During May a number of Brahm's was heard.

FIRST VIOLINS: Kathryn Mitchell, Concertmistress; Stella Hopper, Assistant Concertmistress; Leona Underkofler, Ralph Purves, Don Hancock, Ardith Stewart, Gerald Case, Lewjean Hower, Halcyon Weiser. SECOND VIOLINS: Karen Best, Lois Fry, Franklin Holsinger, Eleanor Snodgrass, Carol Schnell, Shawna Robison, John Helmick, Carolyn Hall, Kath­leen Wasden. VIOLAS: Catherine Egelston, Mrs. Ralph Boal, Mark Griffin, Elzora Greer. CELLOS: Catherine Bieler, Marilyn Muzatko, Wallis Bratt, Suanne Hower, Jane Wallich, Gerry Hooper. BASSES: Anna Lawwill, Ruth Jensen, James Johnson, Marcia Olsen. FLUTES: Duane Heidenreich, Margery Kallenberger. OBOES: Feme Coonrod, Suzanne Schusler. CLARINETS: James Hopper, David Grief. BASSOONS: Kathryn Carstens, Carol Miller. HORNS: James Henry, Alfred Morrissette, Larry Judd. TRUMPETS: Salvalore DiNello, Kern Holsinger, Bud Morford. TROMBONES: Perry Kelley, Irwin Sower. BASS TROMBONE: Jack Tarleton. TUBA: Clayton Hartz. TIMPANI: Frank Grossman, Jr. PERCUSSION: Ross Stricklan. PIANO: Eleanor Snodgrass.

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BJC's a cappella choir under C. Griffith Bratt, performed for many school

and community audiences. College students heard the choir at the

Christmas pageant and at their own recitals.

Choristers worked extra hours to present the opera, "Amahl and

the Night Visitors", in January. Leads were taken by Jo Anne Madsen.

Karma Rasmussen, Barbara Bratt, Joan Ward, Charles Naylor, Don Han­

cock, and Gary Keyser.

Also included in the choir's activities were their annual tour, radio

and television performances. In the spring they sang Mr. Bratt's com­

position, "To Music", for the Northwest Convention of Music Educators.

FIRST ROW: Kathie Link, Lorna Schlund, Bea Dorman, Joyce Denton, C. G. Bratt, Louel Johnson, Joan Ward, Doris Newton, Sharon Mills, DeEtta Huntley. SECOND ROW: Jackie Frost, Sandra Campton, Gwen Hoxie, Valois Thrasher, Gloria Bills, Nancy Loughrey, Marlene Bittner, Marlene Gehri, Karma Rasmussen, Monine Miller, Lois Draper. THIRD ROW: Charles Naylor, Da'e Stilwell, Perry Kelly, Mel Mangun, Barbara Bratt, G'adys Pollard, Martha Demaree, Ruth Ann Potter, JoAnne Madsen. FOURTH ROW: Ron Judd, Reid Reading, Charles Hughbanks, Duane Heidenreich, Gary Keyser, Gary Case, Ross Stricklan, David Grief, Yasu Shima-mura, Sal DiNello.

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FIRST REHEARSAL

PRIVATE INSTRUCTION

FINAL PRACTICE

FRUIT OF THE LABOR

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William Shankweiler stepped in as the new dramatics coach this year. Leonard Shapiro entered the department as head of radio and television activities. Both succeeded in providing the school with several productions.

The first major project of the year was the first school play in December. It was a combination comedy and psychological drama.

Mr. Shapiro started a series of monthly vinettes on KIDO-TV. Frank Wicker directed the first one, which was given in January. Mr. Shankweiler carried forth with the second school play, "Blithe Spirit", presented in the spring. Scores of students supported all productions in the unlimited back-stage work.

MR.

"Hotel Universe" cast: Mel Mangum, Scott Stewart, Rjbbie Alworth, Arlcne Keuter, Crayton Silliman, Jackie Rivett, Ann Scott, Bill Beamer.

"Blithe Spirit" cast: loanne Madsen, Jackie Rivett, Fra.ik Wicker, Bill Beamer, Rebecca Monteith, Karma Rasmussen, Arlene Keuter.

SHANKWEILER | Director 1

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Delta Psi Omega sponsored the "Varieties of 1957". Jackie Rivett provided double-backbone as general chairman and mistress-of-ceremonies for the show. BJC individual talent was shared by 33 students. There were 13 acts that held the spotlight with singing, speaking, instru­mental, or dancing.

A pre-estimated one-hour show was doubled by in-between-acts specialties from Delta Psi members and numerous encores to the performances from the audience. In reward of eniertainment-Iirst-class, the group took its show to Idaho State College in an exchange assembly.

JACKIE RIVETT Chairman

VARIETIES 1957 !

CURTAIN CALL