Stout Trivia - POP QUIZ

Are your college days among your best memories? How much do you remember?

Try your hand at the following Trivia "POP QUIZ." It will count as 100% of your final grade! There'll be NO FINALS in this course.


Here's a sample question to get you thinking.
In the 60's, test scores were posted by your social security number? True/False


The correct answers will be posted next week - (or feel free to submit your answers under "Comments" below) - and the quiz will be self-scored. Honesty is the best policy.

1. What was Stout’s official name during the 1966-70 period?
1. Stout Manual Training School
2. Stout Institute
3. Stout State College
4. Stout State University
5. University of Wisconsin-Stout

2. Who was the President of Stout during the 1966 to 1970 period?
1. Merle Price
2. John Jarvis
3. Freda Wright
4. John Furlong
5. William J. Micheels
6. Ralph Iverson

3. Stout celebrated it’s 75th Diamond Jubilee year in
1. 1966
2. 1967
3. 1968
4. 1969
5. 1970

4. The sports teams are the…
1. BluGolds
2. Bluedevils
3. Blue Angels
4. Blues Brothers
5. Blue Hawaiians

5. The SSA stands for
1. Super Sonic Applications
2. Stout Sports Authority
3. Stout Student Association
4. Society for Social Awareness
5. Save Society from Atrocities

6. The 1967 Winter Carnival Queen was
1. Marie Halama
2. Kris Hansen
3. Joan Severson
4. Cindy Olson
5. Judy Starck

7. Which fraternity did the “Big Blast” with their cannon at football games
1. Phi Omega Beta
2. Sigma Pi
3. Sigma Tau Gamma
4. Chi Lambda
5. Phi Sigma Epsilon

8. The 1968 student government president was
1. Dwight Davis
2. Barbara Gardner
3. Larry Haisting
4. Dale Granchalek
5. Robert McCord

9. In 1968, the student government allocated what amount of money?
1. $27,500
2. $1,245,500
3. $756,000
4. $195,000
5. $98,000

10. From 1966 to 1970 the Football Coach was
1. Dwain Mintz
2. Sten Pierce
3. John Zuerlein
4. Max Sparger

11. Who was the Soprano soloist for the Symphonic Singers in the late 60’s?
a. Winnie Clark
b. Carol Price
c. Jo Sinkular

12. The Director of the Stout Concert Band was
a. Harold Cooke
b. Lynn Pritchard
c. Robert Phelps

13. True or False: The Stoutonia was printed on campus by a student production staff until 1967.

14. University Theater was produced by which dramatics fraternity:
a. Alpha Psi Omega
b. Pi Kappa Delta
c. Epsilon Pi Tau

15. Food science labs required the following dress:
a. White shirt, black slacks
b. White uniform and hair net
c. T-shirt and jeans

16. The Deans of Women included
a. Agnes Ronaldson
b. Stella Pederson
c. Freda Wright
d. Keturah Antrim
e. Judy Spain

17. Popular hobbies among students included
a. Knitting
b. Bull sessions
c. Cards
d. Music
e. Parties
f. All of the above

18. First semester ended in
a. Late December, before Christmas
b. First week of January
c. Third week of January

19. A “Gut Bomb” cost
a. 10 cents
b. 15 cents
c. 25 cents

20. The “stacks” in the library were for
a. Studying
b. Research
c. Making-out
d. All of the above

21. True or False: The cheerleaders included both men and women.

22. The Basketball coach was
a. Chuck Krueger
b. Jack Lorenz
c. Max Sparger
d. Dwain Mintz

23. In 1967 the following sport was added to the roster:
a. Soccer
b. Gymnastics
c. Golf
d. Hockey

24. Stunt Nite featured performances by:
a. The theater group
b. Athletes and cheerleaders
c. Any interested individual
d. Fraternities and sororities and other organizations

25. The Dietetics Club (the only college level dietetics organization in the nation at that time) celebrated which anniversary in 1969:
a. 20 years
b. 50 years
c. 5 years
d. 10 years

26. The Dean of Men/Students was
a. Dr. John Jarvis
b. Dr. John Furlong
c. Merle Price
d. Dr. Ray Wigen

27. The Science and Technology Building opened in:
a. 1970
b. 1969
c. 1965

28. True or False: Students in the Home management course spent part of the semester in the Michael’s Home Management House.

29. In 1966, Eichelberger Hall was used for:
a. Student Housing
b. Administrative Offices
c. Department offices

30. The oldest building on campus was:
a. Ray Hall
b. Bowman Hall
c. Harvey Hall

31. Winter Carnival Races were held on:
a. Main St
b. The Football field
c. Lake Menomin
d. Fair Grounds

32. True or False: In spring of ’65, the Symphonic Singers performed at the New York World’s Fair and the White House.

33. Match the following nick-names to the teams:
Keglers ----------Track
Tankers ---------Basketball
Matmen ---------Swimming
Cagers -----------Cross Country
Harriers ---------Golf
Cindermen -------Wrestlers
Linksmen --------Bowling

34. The Freshman class of 1969 was how large:
a. 1000
b. 900
c. 1200
d. 1500

35. Stout celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in
a. 66
b. 67
c. 68
d. 69

36. What national social sorority was organized on campus in 1966-67?
a. Alpha Omicron Pi
b. Alpha Sigma Alpha
c. Gamma Sigma Sigma

37. Hotel and Restaurant Management, a Packaging program, and Applied Mathematics were inaugurated as majors in which school year:
a. 65-66
b. 66-67
c. 67-68
d. 68-69

38. 1967-68 saw the introduction of many innovations on campus. Which improvement did NOT happen that year?
a. A new television studio
b. Approval for a 10 watt radio station
c. Closed Circuit television was used for instruction in several classes
d. An electrostatic copier and new presses in graphics
e. A new course in numerical control of machines through digital tapes was introduced

39. True or False: Students and faculty members participated in Martin Luther King memorial services on campus.

Times have changed: Technology on campus

Polytechnic designation, e-Scholar Program, nanotechnology, computers everywhere...

Since its founding 115 years ago, Stout has always been geared to the technological fields. Great efforts have been made to keep up with current technology and respond to changes both on campus and within business and industry. As the demands of the work-force have changed, the school has evolved and created new technology-based majors to reflect ever-changing needs and the school’s career-focused mission.

UW-Stout is now designated Wisconsin’s first polytechnic university within the UW system and is a notebook campus, providing digital laptops to all students. "UW-Stout has always been an innovator in applying technology to education. Digital technology is essential to 21st century life and learning. That’s why we decided to revolutionize learning with a wireless laptop environment - the first public university in Wisconsin to do so."

CLICK HERE to learn more about the Polytechnic designation


CLICK HERE to learn more about Stout's e-Scholar Program


However, the technology of the 60’s differed vastly from today’s standards. Things our children take for granted (and probably can’t imagine living without) were barely a glimmer or dream when we were attending college.

- No cable TV, no satellite, just rabbit ears and antennas for television reception. The only TVs were in the dorm lounges...and they were black and white. No portable TVs lurked in the rooms. Some areas of the state had 4 networks to choose from, but often reception was limited or snowy. MTV, CNN, etc. were only dreams—the plethora of stations offered by cable in later years simply wasn’t out there in the 60’s. You could wait for years to see a great movie on TV if you missed it the week it was in the local, one-screen theater, as videos weren’t available.

- Portable 33 and 45 RPM record players were hot—no DVDs, no Ipods, etc.

- There WAS a computer on campus. It filled an entire room and we punched cards to program it—no PCs, no Macs, no software disks. We all learned Fortran as our computer language.

- Three gears was as good as it got on a bicycle—no high-tech, lightweight mountain bikes or 10-speeds…although motorcycles sped past occasionally.

- Most student’s cars sported fins and guzzled 19-29 cent gas (and a tank fill-up included a free glass or dish as an incentive).

- Glamor was achieved through sleeping in brush or sponge rollers overnight—no curling irons, hot rollers, etc. If you had a hair-dryer, it was large and featured a shell or hood to go over your hair—no blow dryers. It took about 40 minutes to dry wet hair in rollers with the hoods, vs. just a couple minutes with a blow dryer.

- Students wrote letters home or called long-distance on the floor’s pay-phone to keep in touch—no email, cell phones, or text-messaging.

- The School of Home Economics owned a big clunky microwave—a Litton that cost over $2000 (in 1960’s money)...and was famed for tuning brownies to charcoal if you programmed in too many seconds. By the end of the decade, the appliance’s price had dropped to around $600 and homeowners were buying them, too. One alum believes he bought this unit at a surplus purchase and recalls it being VERY heavy.

- A manual Smith-Corona typewriter was a great high school graduation gift for college-bound students, so you heard the rattle of typewriter keys a lot in the dorms. The staff on the Stoutonia and Tower publications used clunky old typewriters, although electric ones could be found on campus. No one had word-processors or computers available to them.

- While portable cassette players were becoming available, most audio tape recorders on campus were reel to reel (versus CD’s).

- Advanced math classes on campus featured slide rules versus calculators. Some recall a credit course on using the slide rule.

- Printing classes set type with linotype machines…and set headlines by hand when the Stoutonia was still printed on campus.

- Students could use self-instructional programs in several classes…vs. distance education programs over the Internet or live video to multiple locations.

- Food science classes used a balance scale vs. a digital.

- Faculty used overhead, slide, movie and opaque projectors, but for image magnification of various objects, they could bring in a full-scale black and white TV camera, producing images on a 27" black & white television screen…vs. LCD projectors.

- Digital cameras and video cameras were a long ways in the future. 35mm and 2 1/4x2 ¼” styles were popular, and some professional photographers still used 4x5” plates. Students in photography classes took black and white photos and developed the film and prints in the photo lab.

- One of the frats sponsored a computer dating night, using punch cards for making matches for the adventurous participants. The technology for computer-matched dating has advanced considerably.

- No blackberries or palm pilots—calendars ruled!

There is so much more, but a tour of the campus will provide many examples of how Stout has continued to be a technology leader. There is also an excellent exhibit - worthy of a visit - on Stout at the Dunn County, Russell J. Rassbach Historical Museum in Wakanda Park.

CLICK HERE to learn more about The Russell J. Rassbach Heritage Museum

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It All "Ads" Up!

Back in the 60s it was a lot different...

Check out the "ads" from the Stoutonias of that era. The stuff they wanted us to buy and the prices we had to pay - oh my!

...and starting with those gas prices. With a slogan like "When you fill up your gas tank at HI-LO you vote for low gas prices", why wouldn't you buy there? Who remembers where the HI-LO gas station was located?

Our very own ad models - Dale Granchalek '69 and Erica Gustafson Granchalek '69. 1967 Tower

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Stout Campus -- THEN & NOW

Images from the Tower yearbooks including the aerial photos below take you back to 1962 when the 1966 graduating class arrived on campus. Note not only the campus but also the various Menomonie landmarks - as seen from a student's vantage point. The c. 1969 aerial shows the campus as it was for the 1970 graduates. The current aerial shows the significant changes, and the links below the aerials will take you on a tour of Stout today. Thanks to UW-Stout Learning Technology Services for the current campus photos.

CLICK ON PHOTOS TO ENLARGE

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Today's Campus

Check out the campus today with an "on-line" tour.

CLICK HERE Tour Stout in Photos

The campus guide will be helpful as you plan your tour of the campus at the Fall reunion.

Print a copy for future reference

CLICK HERE Current Campus Guide/Map

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Stout Trivia Quiz - ANSWERS

"Stout Trivia -- POP QUIZ" was posted April 22, 2007.
Here are the answers to that Pop Quiz...


1. What was Stout’s official name during the 1966-70 period?
4. Stout State University

2. Who was the President of Stout during the 1966 to 1970 period?
5. William J. Micheels

3. Stout celebrated it’s 75th Diamond Jubilee year in
3. 1968

4. The sports teams are the…
2. Bluedevils

5. The SSA stands for
3. Stout Student Association

6. The 1967 Winter Carnival Queen was
4. Cindy Olson

7. Which fraternity did the “Big Blast” with their cannon at football games
5. Phi Sigma Epsilon

8. The 1968 student government president was
3. Larry Haisting

9. In 1968, the student government allocated what amount of money?
1. $27,500
2. $1,245,500
3. $756,000
4. $195,000
5. $98,000

10. From 1966 to 1970 the Football Coach was
4. Max Sparger

11. Who was the Soprano soloist for the Symphonic Singers in the late 60’s?
c. Jo Sinkular

12. The Director of the Stout Concert Band was
b. Lynn Pritchard

13. True: The Stoutonia was printed on campus by a student production staff until 1967.

14. University Theater was produced by which dramatics fraternity:
a. Alpha Psi Omega

15. Food science labs required the following dress:
b. White uniform and hair net

16. The Deans of Women included
b. Stella Pederson
c. Freda Wright

17. Popular hobbies among students included
f. All of the above

18. First semester ended in
c. Third week of January

19. A “Gut Bomb” cost
b. 15 cents

20. The “stacks” in the library were for
d. All of the above

21. True: The cheerleaders included both men and women.

22. The Basketball coach was
d. Dwain Mintz

23. In 1967 the following sport was added to the roster:
a. Soccer

24. Stunt Nite featured performances by:
d. Fraternities and sororities and other organizations

25. The Dietetics Club (the only college level dietetics organization in the nation at that time) celebrated which anniversary in 1969:
a. 20 years

26. The Dean of Men/Students was
c. Merle Price

27. The Science and Technology Building opened in:
b. 1969

28. True: Students in the Home management course spent part of the semester in the Michael’s Home Management House.

29. In 1966, Eichelberger Hall was used for:
a. Student Housing

30. The oldest building on campus was:
b. Bowman Hall

31. Winter Carnival Races were held on:
c. Lake Menomin

32. True: In spring of ’65, the Symphonic Singers performed at the New York World’s Fair and the White House.

33. Match the following nick-names to the teams:
Keglers ----------Bowlers
Tankers ---------Swimmersl
Matmen ---------Wrestlers
Cagers -----------Basketball
Harriers ---------Cross country
Cindermen -------Track
Linksmen --------Golf

34. The Freshman class of 1969 was how large:
c. 1200

35. Stout celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in
c. 68

36. What national social sorority was organized on campus in 1966-67?
a. Alpha Omicron Pi

37. Hotel and Restaurant Management, a Packaging program, and Applied Mathematics were inaugurated as majors in which school year:
c. 67-68

38. 1967-68 saw the introduction of many innovations on campus. Which improvement did NOT happen that year?
e. A new course in numerical control of machines through digital tapes was introduced

39. True: Students and faculty members participated in Martin Luther King memorial services on campus.

Baseball - Track - Wrestling - Gymnastics - Swimming

Flash from the Past:

Blue Devils Sports Highlights

Compiled by Ron Jacoby '70 from the 1966 - 1970 Towers

Before we begin our review, please stand and sing the Stout Fight Song!

CLICK HERE for Stout Fight Song

BASEBALL

65-66

The baseball team finished with a winning record of 8-7.

66-67

Coach Dwain Mintz and his team finished the 1967 season with a record of 2-8 in conference action and a tally of 4-12 over the spring season. Tom Ott took the individual season honors by being named the most valuable player. Terry Thomas, senior hurler, was the leading pitcher.

67-68

The season was marked by the brilliant pitching of Terry Thomas and Vern Johnson, along with relief pitcher Dennis Reese. Reggie Holmes and Bob Lawrence performed well as hitters. The defense was shaky, ending up with a 4-12 record.

68-69

A young and inexperienced baseball team fought to a seventh place finish under veteran coach , Dwain Mintz. The Bluedevils 5-13 record includes four conference games.

69-70

A 6-8 season was punctuated by rainouts and cancellations. Sophomore pitcher Terry Alexa was voted most valuable player, designated team batting and field champ and named to the All-Conference team. Rookie of the yearear was frosh Ed Sattler.

TRACK

65-66

Under head coach Max Sparger the fast paced track “cindermen” set new school and conference records during the 1966 season. Lee Kornely set the conference 440 yd. dash record. Charles Busateri jumped to first place in the long jump. Dick Dibelka jumped 6’-61/2” in the high jump to break his own record. Milt Lenz set a record in the mile run, while two more Stout records were set by Bryan Humphrey in the triple jump and Tom Strede ran to a new Stout record in the 880.

66-67

The Bluedevil track-thinclads climaxed their most successful season in recent years by placing fifth in the nine team WSUC meet. The Devils set sixteen team records over the ten meets. Seniors Lee Kornely and Bryan Humphrey were leading scorers on the team followed by Richard Dibelka.

67-68

The track team had a favorable season, highlighted by individual performances. Cal Glover broke shot put and discus records. Dave Erickson broke in the 220 dash, and Dave Drexler in the 440.

68-69

The Bluedevil thinclads, coached by first year mentor Robert Kamish, placed fifth in conference indoor competition, and seventh in the WSUC outdoor meet at River Falls.

69-70

This yound team gained experience and placed sixth in the conference. Two freshmen werre recognized - Jules Butcher as most valuable player and Barney Klecker as most improved team member. With significant returning lettermen, next season seem promising.

WRESTLING

65-66

New coach Sten Pierce lead a team spotlighted with returning conference champ Bob Olson and veterans Tom Ott and Jerry Robers. The season ended 7-3 in conference and 7-5 overall.

66-67

Stout failed to defend their previous year’s WSU Conference championship. Coach Pierce was disappointed in the loss as there were no individual winners during the season’s conference.

67-68

Coach Sten Pierce was forced to rely heavily on new squad members. Frosh members combined with a small nucleus of letter winners to compile a 5-7 record in duel meet action. There were high hopes for a much improved team for the following year as only seniors Doug Kees and Dick White would be lost.

68-69

Strong opening matches prevented coach Pierce’s matman from taking first place at conference. Representing Stout at the National Championships in Omaha were Scott Mitchell along with John Peterson and Hector Cruz. Cruz placed sixth in the NAIA tourney.

69-70

Stout’s fiery wrestlers stunned the league favorites and ripped River Falls State for the conference title in the league’s tournament finals. Hector Cruz paced the squad with 21 straight pins and the 118 pound title. John Peterson and Dale Evans were consistent Stout winners.

GYMNASTICS

65-66

The gymnasts were plagued with injuries but finished 3-4. Dan Smith, clyde Noyce and John Lorenz, along with coach Zuerlien traveled to Macomb, IL for the NAUA meet in March.

66-67

The gymnastics team, coached by John Zuerlien, had their most successful year and went on to an undefeated conference meet record of 12-0. Leading the Devils on to victory during the season was Sophomore Ron Day. Other successful season contributors were co-captains John Lorenz and John Diana.

67-68

This was another year of hard fought victories and a near conference championship. It was the second year in a row that Stout was edged out by LaCrosse for the loop crown.

68-69

The gymnastics team placed second in the conference. Ron Day, and Bill Liebich received top honors for all around performance. Four men qualified for finals

69-70

The top small college gymnasts competed in the NAIA tournament sponsored by the Stout gymnasts. Stout qualified their entire team and earned a place finish among nearly 200 top national athletes. Co-captain Bill Liebich repeated as all-around champion at the conference meet in LaCrosse.

SWIMMING

66-67

This was the second year that the Bluedevils competed in swimming. First year head coach John Molitor was faced with rebuilding last year’s young team.

67-68

Stout’s swim team again had a disappointing season as they remained celler-dwellers of the conference. Molitor was left with a small roster of returning prospects. Stout was the host of the WSUC championships.

68-69

The Bluedevil swim team improved records during the season. Mark Moore finished fifth in conference championships collecting Stout’s only points.

69-70

Breaking records virtually every time they swam in a meet, the Stout swimming team finished their finest season ever with a sixth place ranking in the conference meet.

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