Category: Sleuthing Series

Celebrating our 50th Anniversary.

Sleuthing Series — Children’s Theatre

JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!

Children’s Theatre Group, May 1977. Instructor, Matt Campbell is to the left, standing.

What We Know

  • The early group was more improvisational, using their imagination and that of their audience.  They often traveled to local elementary schools.
  • “Children’s Theatre” or “Theatre for Children” was listed as a separate class through Fall 1988.
  • Children’s theatre groups from JCCC still visit local elementary schools.

What We Don’t Know

  • We were not able to identify any of the participating students.  Do you see yourself or anyone you know?  More photos are entered below.
  • We have posters for “Ming Lee and the Magic Tree,” from 1993, but no photos for the production.  Do you know of more Children’s Theatre productions between 1983 and 2001?  Do you have pictures?

If You Know More…

  • Contact  librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284).  You may also comment below!

For More Information…

Children’s Theatre, May 1977.

 

Children’s Theatre, May 1977.
Children’s Theatre, 1982.
Children’s Theatre, 1983.
“The Fisherman and the Goldfish,” Children’s Theatre, 2002. –courtesy JCCC Photography
“La Culebra,” Children’s Theatre, 2003.  –courtesy JCCC Photography
“El Tiburón,” Children’s Theatre, 2003.  –courtesy JCCC Photography

 

Sleuthing Series — TV Classroom

JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!

Roger Travor taught Ecomomics I as a 3-credit/hr. telecourse.

What We Know

  • These photos are dated March 25, 1983.
  • Telecourses were available on local telecable systems.  For those unable to access cable channels, tapes of courses were available each week at the JCCC library.
  • Fifteen telecourses were offered in the Fall 1983 semester.

What We Don’t Know

  • Who else taught in the TV Classroom, and what was taught?
  • Who were the students in the TV Classroom?
  • Are some telecourses still recorded?
  • What was the place of the telecourse in the evolution of distance education at JCCC?
  • Has another technology replaced telecourses at JCCC?

If You Know More…

  • Contact  librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284).  You may also comment below!

For More Information…

Sleuthing Series – Horse Donation

JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!

three women and a horse

What We Know

  • This picture is dated November 16, 1983, back when JCCC had an equine program.  The person next to the horse was identified as Harriet Ridinger, Equine Studies Coordinator.  Foundation Director, Sharyl Wallace, is on the far right.
  • In the photographer’s notes, it simply states “Horse Donation.” That’s about all we know about this photo.
  • Most of the Equine Studies classes and activities were held at White Fox Manor, south of Olathe and nearly 10 miles from the main campus.  The program featured care and grooming, riding styles, training, judging, and more.  Students often learned through competition.  The expense of the program hastened its demise.

What We Don’t Know

  • Who are the women?
  • Where was this picture taken?
  • What was the horse’s name?

If You Know More…

  • Contact  librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284).  You may also comment below!

Related Information

Little is known about Equine Studies activities on campus, but clearly there were some.

Camaraderie was definitely a part of the program, and Sheba, the doberman, stayed central to it all.

 

 

Sleuthing Series — Automotive Instruction

JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!

Five individuals standing in a bare room, surrounding an automotive engine

What We Know

We know that this photo is from October of 1972. We also know that this was a Continuing Education class, because we did not have an Automotive Program at the time. We also know that it had to be held off the current campus.

What We Don’t Know

  • Who are the people in the photo?
  • Are these instructors or students?
  • Where was this class being held?
  • Was this a credit on non-credit class?

If You Know More…

  • Contact  librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284).  You may also comment below!

For More Information…

November 1973
November 1973
November 1973
November 1973
Small engine repair at Shawnee Mission North, December 1975.
Small engine repair at Shawnee Mission North, December 1975.
Women’s Auto tune-up at Olathe High School, December 1975.
Women’s Auto tune-up at Olathe High School, December 1975.
September 1981
September 1981
April 1986
November 1989
June 1992

Sleuthing Series — Women’s Basketball Coach

JCCC Archives presents the Sleuthing Series, where every Tuesday, we bring you an image from our past and ask you to help us find out more!

Coach Barbara Gill leads the Kansans women in basketball competition against Cowley County.

What We Know

  • This photo is from February 20, 1981.
  • This game was with Cowley County.
  • In the 1980-1981 season JCCC Kansans Women’s Basketball had a 23-8 win-loss record.
  • Barbara coached JCCC women’s basketball from 1977-1986.  In 1984, the JCCC mascot officially changed to the Cavaliers.
  • Barbara was well-known nationally, and in 1988 was U.S. Women’s Olympic Basketball Team Manager.  There is more, but that is another story.

What We Don’t Know

  • Which team won this particular game?
  • What was Cowley County’s mascot at this time?  What is it now?
  • Which women’s basketball coach at JCCC had the best record?

If You Know More…

  • Contact  librarians: Anita Gordon Gilmore (agordong@jccc.edu, ext. 4369) or John Russell (jrussell@jccc.edu, ext. 3284).  You may also comment below!

For More Information…

Kansans women’s basketball action against Cowley County.
Kansans women’s basketball at home playing against Cowley County.