People and campus life
Merle Landerholm was the first president of BCC, serving from 1966 until his death in 1976. Undated photo.
In late September, 1965, the college began accepting applications for Winter Quarter, 1966. A total of 464 credit students ultimately registered, with 295 of those signing up in just the first two days. Fifty people camped out overnight to be first to register for classes.
Students are attentive at BCC’s first orientation session for students, held the first day of classes, January 3, 1966.
Students from BCC’s first graduating class pose with college leaders. Ten students received degrees and certificates that year, and 15 received high school diplomas. 1967 photo.
Students from BCC’s second graduating class pose to commemorate their graduation. Thirty-two students received degrees and certificates, and 23 received high school diplomas. 1968 photo.
Administrators and faculty process toward the dedication ceremony for the new campus. December 6, 1969.
BCC’s 1969 student president captained this vessel in an ‘un-boat’ race, in which students from many community colleges entered odd-looking boats made of scrap materials. The BCC entry sank early in the race. 1969 photo.
Students wait in line to register in this undated, early photo. BCC eventually eliminated such lines by moving the registration process on-line.
BCC’s student government leaders., 1972 photo.
BCC was not immune from the fads of the early 1970s. 1973 photo.
Students relax in the north courtyard. 1974 photo.
