January – Orville Gregory hired as physical development director and basketball coach. Roosevelt Theodore (“Sonny” ) Maynard first African American hired – faculty member (BT)
March 14, 1969 – Recommendation: Johnson County Community College join the Jayhawk Conference as soon as the Conference will permit. 1 page document
September 11, 1969 – First classes held at leased facilities in Merriam – initial enrollment 1380 students (F.T.E. 925) Faculty included Sonny Maynard, Physical Development
Basketball becomes first intercollegiate sport; the Stage Band played for home basketball games.
Basketball team is formed and is called “Kansans” (L 12/04/2008, p12)
September 16, 1969 – Kathy Wharton, Olathe, wins a contest to name the JCCC athletic teams and student body. They officially become the “Kansans”. (VV, p. 18) (PP p. 3)
October 29, 1969 – Letter from H to Board, The Citizens, whose names are attached, known as the Johnson County Community College Advisory Committee for Athletics etc….. 2 page document found in box 1
October 30, 1969 – Recommendation: It is recommended that Johnson County Community College participate in golf, track and tennis beginning in the spring of 1970. 1 page document (4.1.5.2 – C)
November 18, 1969 First Basketball Game verse Haskell “Indians” stat sheet with names and jersey numbers in box 1.