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Bethel Bible Series Program Launched at St. Luke's. c. 1969-71
In July-August, 1969, Rev. John Kucharik and congregation chairman, Andrew Duda, Jr. attended the Bethel Bible Series seminar in Madison, WI. Both returned with glowing reports and a zeal for implementing this adult Bible training at St. Luke's. As Pastor Kucharik stated in a letter to the congregation the next month: "Our first need is to find 5 men and 5 women who will be willing to undergo an intensive, disciplined teacher training program over the next two years." The requirements he then listed were admittedly "rigid and daunting." Yet a number of faithful St. Luke's members rose to the challenge and submitted to the rigorous and time-consuming training. By January, 1970, training classes for these first candidates were underway each week. The chancel photo here is undated and may have been taken in October, 1971, when the following teachers completed their two-year training (left to right): Anna Mikler Duda, Gertrude Lukas, Pastor John Kucharik, Jennie Stanko Cotton, Andrew Duda, Jr., Virginia Balkcom Mikler, Jon Davis, Dick Sawyer. Sixty members of the congregation were enrolled in classes that same month, with a similar amount enrolled for spring classes the following year. The Bethel Bible Series classes continue to educate and inspire St. Luke's members more than thirty years after the launching of the program.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir posing in three rows onstage in White Hall. The group consists of African American men and women. They are all wearing choir robes, and have scarfs hanging around their necks with "B C" embroidered on them. Hanging above them are the theater curtains which have the monogram "BCC" embroidered on them. They are identified on the back as the "concert chorale." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the 1978 Concert Chorale of Bethune-Cookman University. The choir consists of male and female African American students. They are all wearing matching choir robes and are standing on risers outside a college building on campus. Part of a palm tree can be seen at the right of the image. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer' studio.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir practicing in a room on campus. The choir can be seen at the left of the image. The male students are standing in the back row, and they are wearing white tuxedoes. In the front row are the female students, and they are wearing various styles of formal dresses. Some are wearing pearl necklaces. At the right of the image is their female instructor, also wearing a formal dresses and seated at a piano. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir posing on the lawn in front of Thomas White Hall in a "V" formation. The choir consists of African American male and female students, who are all wearing choir robes and scarves around their necks with the letters "B C" embroidered on them. Behind the choir can be seen the exterior of White Hall, a bench for seating, and two doors and an open window. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir singing onstage in White Hall. The male students of the choir are standing in the back row and are wearing matching black suits. In the front row are the female students, who are all wearing white dresses and white shoes. On the stage is a piano, where their choir director, Mrs. Hacker, is encouraging them to sing. Hanging above the stage is a theater curtain with the monogram "BCC" embroidered on the front. On the back of the photograph is written, "Mrs. Hacker and campus choir." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir singing and clapping their hands onstage in White Hall during a performance. The choir consists of male and female students, who are all wearing choir robes. A woman in a white dress is standing in front of them, conducting. Behind them can be seen the theater curtains of the stage, and placed on the stage before them is sound equipment that is connected to the microphones. On the back of the photograph is the note, "BCC gospel choir, April Miller." It is unknown where April Miller is in this photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white photograph of the Bethune-Cookman University choir singing onstage in White Hall. The choir consists of female students, wearing white and standing in the first three rows, and male students, wearing tuxedoes and standing in the back three rows. Standing on the stage in front of them is a female teacher who is conducting. At the right of the stage is a male student playing a piano. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir
A black and white image of the male and female choir posing for a group portrait on the stage in the auditorium in White Hall. The female students are sitting in the first two rows, and are wearing matching uniforms-- a white blouse, suit jacket, skirt, and high-heeled shoes. The men are standing in the third row and are wearing matching suits. The two instructors are standing on either side of the first row. On the floor beneath the stage is a piano. Hanging above the group is the theater curtain, which has the "BCC" monogram on the front. Painted to the wall above the stage is the phrase, "Our Whole School for Christian Service." On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Choir
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir posing outside an unidentified college building. The choir consists of women, with their male director standing at the left, wearing a white suit. The girls are wearing white dresses. Four of the girls are wearing robes over their white dresses. Written on the front of the photograph is, "Summer School Choir - 1938." The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir in public performance
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman choir singing at an outdoor event. The choir consists of male and female African American and Caucasian students. The students are dressed formally in suits and dresses, but are not wearing their choir robes. Standing in front of them are spectators who are listening to them sing. The African American man with his back to the camera, standing directly in front of the first row of choir members with his arms up is the choir director, Thomas Demps. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook photo stamp. The photographer is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir travels to Mackinac Island
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir preparing to board a Pan American chartered plane for a trip to Mackinac Island. The choir consists of African American men and women are are lined up outside of the gangway and on the tarmac, preparing to board the plane. The men are dressed formally in suits, and the women are wearing skirts, blouses, jackets, and high-heeled shoes. Some of the women are carrying handbags and are wearing gloves. Some of the students are wearing Bethune-Cookman clothing with the Wildcats logo on the front. The students standing on the stairway to the plane are waving at the camera. The choir director Thomas Demps is standing just to the right of the stairs on the tarmac and is waving to the camera. He is wearing a lightly-colored suit jacket iand is carrying a luggage bag in his left hand. At the left of the image, a member of the flight crew is standing under the wing of the place in uniform. The photographer of the image is unknown. A note included with the photograph reads, "Bethune-Cookman College choir off to Mackinac Island by chartered plane."
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Bethune-Cookman choir with Columbus Smith
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir performing onstage in White Hall. The choir can be seen at the left, wearing choir robes and singing. The choir consists of male and female students. Seated in front of the choir is a student with a drumset. Standing behind a piano in front of the choir choir director Columbus smith, who is also singing. At the right are other students who are seated in chairs listening to the performance. In the background, hanging from the ceiling, are the theater curtains with the monogram "BCC" embroidered on it. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Choir with Columbus Smith 1
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir performing onstage in White Hall. The choir can be seen at the left, wearing choir robes, singing, and clapping their hands. The choir consists of male and female students. Seated in front of the choir is a student with a drumset. Seated in front of the choir and at a piano is the choir director Columbus smith, who is also singing. At the right are other students who are seated in chairs listening to the performance. In the background, hanging from the ceiling, are the theater curtains with the monogram "BCC" embroidered on it. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Choir with Columbus Smith 2
A black and white image of choir director Columbus Smith, standing in the center of the image next to a piano, addressing an audience in White Hall through a microphone. Standing behind him are the male and female members of the Bethune-Cookman University choir. They are all wearing choir robes. Behind them can be seen the theater curtains of the stage. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir with Thomas Demps
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir posing in a "V" formation in the school gymnasium. The choir consists of male and female students, who are all wearing choir robes and scarves around their necks with the letters "B C" embroidered on them. Choir director Thomas Demps is standing in the center of the "V" formation in a black tuxedo. Behind them are a group of students who are about to exercise. Bleachers that have been folded against the wall can be seen at the left of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman choir with Thomas Demps
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman University choir posing onstage during a performance. They can be seen at the right of the photograph. The choir consists of male and female students, who are all wearing choir robes and scarves around their necks with the letters "B C" embroidered on them. At the left of the image stands choir director Thomas Demps, wearing a white tuxedo and standing in front of a music stand. Behind him and the choir are tall theater curtains and stage lights. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman College old laundry building
A black and white image of the exterior of the old laundry facility at Bethune-Cookman University. The building has a brick exterior, but part is also made of wood. There are two doors, one on the front of the building and the other at the left of the building. Clothes can be seen hanging in the left window of the building. Looking through the open door of the building, a shelf and table can be seen, and possibly a person standing by the window, but he cannot be clearly seen. To the right of the laundry building is an unidentified building. Many trees can be seen in the image, with Spanish moss hanging from the branches. Utility poles can also be seen. On the back of the image is written in pencil, "Old laundry building; Bethune Cookman Old Laundry Bldg, 1960s." The photographer's stamp is also on the back, giving the address and phone number of the studio.
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Bethune-Cookman high school class of 1928
A black and white image of the high school class of 1928 posing on the steps of White Hall. The women are wearing a variety of styles of dresses, and the men are wearing dress suits. In the background of the image is White Hall, of which the brick exterior, columned entrance, and double doors can be seen. Mary McLeod Bethune's foster son, Edward Rodriguez, is standing in the first row, sixth person from the left. Written on the back of the photograph is "High school class of 1928." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman International Club float
A black and white image of a Bethune-Cookman College parade float manned by the B-CC International Club. The float is being towed by a small car, which is partially visible at the left of the image. The float has six African American women on it, who are dressed in high heels, animal-print dresses, and sunglasses. On the front of the float are two flags, one of the being an American flag. The two women riding in the front are standing next to a large cluster of small palm bushes. The float has a large fixture in the middle which has a lion printed on it. On the side of the float it is decorated with the name "B-CC International Club." The car and float are riding down the street. In the background can be seen another road, lined with palm trees. On the right side of the float are people watching the parade, who are standing next to bicycles. At the very left of the image is a person standing on a step. At the top left of the image is a hanging street light. Two road signs are visible. One reads "Keep Right," and the other reads, "Speed Limit 35." On the back of the image is written "Homecoming parade float 1972."
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Bethune-Cookman orchestra
A black and white image of a small group of men, identified as the orchestra, standing on the steps of White Hall. The columned entrance and brick exterior can be seen in the image. The orchestra is made up of nine men. One man is standing in the center smiling widely, and four men on each side are pointing at him. They are all wearing dark-colored suits. The instruments of the members are gathered in front of the men. The instruments consist of trombones, trumpets, saxophones, and a drum. Printed on the front of the drum is "Bethune-Cookman [illegible] Serenaders." Written on the back of the photograph is the note, "The first orchestral group in B-CC to commercialize on entertainments for social occasions. 1928." The image is printed on Velox paper. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman orchestra
A black and white image of the Bethune-Cookman orchestra practicing in a room on campus. The men are wearing suits and are playing a variety of instruments, such as trombones, saxophones, and drums. At the left of the image are two men standing playing instruments; they could be helping the students warm up and tune their instruments. Along the right back wall are two other men standing. Windows can be seen in the background of the image. On the back of the photograph is the note "band rehearsal." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman orchestra players
A black and white image of two men standing behind a music stand and looking down at the stand. They are both wearing suits and are standing in front of a theater curtain. The man standing on the left is G. Gibson from Gainesville, Florida. The man on the right and holding the clarinet is D. Washington from Bartow, Florida. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman's cattle herd
A black and white image of cows grazing on farmland on Bethune-Cookman University's campus. Fences can be seen in the photograph, as well as sheds and covered areas in the background of the image. Trees can also be seen in the image. The image was taken by the Methodiest Episcopal Society. On the back of the photograph is the note, "Part of the school herd - Bethune-Cookman College - 1926." There is also a stamp that reads, "Department of Publicity, The Board of Education of the Methodist Episcopal Church, 740 Rush Street, Chicago, Illinois." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman University alumni
A black and white image of large group of African American men and women posing outside Helen Kottle Memorial Building. These individuals are identified as Bethune-Cookman University alumni. The women are wearing dresses, or blouses and skirts. Some are holding handbags and wearing sunglasses. The men are dresses in suits and ties. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman University faculty
A black and white image of a large group of the Bethune-Cookman University faculty and staff posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The large windows of the building can be seen behind the group. The group is mostly unidentified, and is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. The men are mostly wearing suits and ties, and the women are wearing a variety of styles of dresses. Ann Dismuke Taylor-Green is standing forth from the left in the first row, wearing a button-up vest, long sleeved shirt, and skirt. Dr. Florence Roane is standing second from the right in the first row, in a patterned dress and eyeglasses. The remaining members of the group are unidentified. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman University faculty
A black and white image of a group of faculty members posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The group is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. The group is largely unidentified, except for Thurman Stanback, who is standing fourth from the left in the first row. The men are wearing suits and ties, and the women are wearing a variety of styles of dresses. The large windows of Harrison Rhodes Hall can be seen behind the group. On the back of the photograph is written a note about the new faculty in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman University faculty
A black and white image of a large group of Bethune-Cookman University teachers posing on the steps in front of an unidentified campus building. The people in the photograph are all unidentified, except for Dr. Florence Roane, who is standing in the first row all the way at the right of the image. The men are wearing button-up shirts and ties, and the women are wearing a variety of styles of dresses. Most are holding their handbags. The group is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. On the back of the photograph is a description of who is in the photograph. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman University Faculty
A black and white image of the entire faculty and staff of Bethune-Cookman University posing on the steps in front of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The group is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. From the angle and distance the photo was taken, the individuals cannot clearly be identified. The men are wearing suits and the women are wearing dresses. The large windows of Harrison Rhodes Hall can be seen behind the group. Sidewalks and grass can be seen in front of the group. The photographer of the image is unknown. The image is printed on Velox paper.
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Bethune-Cookman University Faculty
A black and white image of Bethune-Cookman University faculty posing on the steps of Harrison Rhodes Hall. The people in the photograph are unidentifed. The group is made up of African American and Caucasian men and women. The men are wearing suits and ties, and the women are wearing dresses. The women are also holding handbags. The large windows of Harrison Rhodes Hall can be seen behind the group. On the back of the photograph is written, "BCC Faculty 1960's." The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats cheerleader
A black and white photograph of a Bethune-Cookman cheerleader doing a toe-touch jump. She is wearing a Bethune-Cookman uniform with the letter "B" on the front, and has jumped in the air, kicking her legs out to her sides, and touching her toes with each hand. Behind her is the exterior of an unidentified campus building. On the back of the photograph is a yearbook stamp.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats cheerleaders
A black and white image of six Bethune-Cookman University cheerleaders posing with their coaches in the gymnasium. The girls in the first row are wearing sweatshirts with "BC" printed on the front and a skirt. They are posing on one knee with one hand on their hips. Their coaches, both male and female, are standing behind them. They are posed in front of the bleachers in the gym. On either side of the group are their megaphones. The girl farthest to the right in the front row is Catherine Leaks. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats cheerleaders
A black and white image of ten women and one male cheerleader posing at the 30 yard line during a Bethune-Cookman football game. The cheerleaders are on one knee and they are holding their pom-poms out. They are wearing sweaters and skirts; the male is in a pants uniform. At the top of the image, the marching band is visible, posed in two straight lines. At the right of the image the heads of spectators can be seen. On the back of the image is the stamp of the photographer.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Cheerleaders
A black and white image of two Bethune-Cookman cheerleaders, standing on the sidelines at a football game. The girl on her left is facing away from the camera and her face cannot be seen. The girl on the right is standing with one hand on her hip. They are both wearing Bethune-Cookman sweaters which has the Wildcats mascot on the front, skirts, and cheering shoes with poms on the toes. Behind them, football players sit in their uniforms on a bench. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats cheerleaders
A black and white photograph of Bethune-Cookman University's cheerleaders. They are in the forefront of the image and are jumping up in the air and doing leg splits. They are also throwing their pom-poms in the air and cheering. Each girl is wearing a knee-length skirt and a long-sleeved shirt which has a letter "B" on it with a megaphone symbol behind it. In the background of the image can be seen trees and utility poles. Also standing in the background are the football players. Half of the football players are standing, and half are sitting. In the background, when looking between the first two girls at the left, a photographer can be seen squatting and holding a camera up to his eye. On the front of the image is a note about cropping the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football game
A black and white photograph of the Bethune-Cookman football team tackling players of an opposing school's team. The players are wearing their team uniforms and leather helmets in the style of the 1940's. They are playing on a football field on campus. In the background can be seen the utility lights used to light the field, as well as the bleachers on the left and college buildings in the background. A referee is running toward the players on the right side of the image. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Football Game
A black and white image of a Bethune-Cookman Wildcats game in progress against a team from an opposing college. The Wildcats are in possession of the football, as evidenced by player number 30 holding onto the football. The players are wearing their team uniforms and their helmets. Behind the players are the bleachers where the spectators are sitting. A referee can be seen on the left behind the players. The photographer of the image is unknown.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football game
A black and white image of football player number 82 running with the football during a game at the college. He is wearing a full football uniform and a helmet. He is holding a football in his left arm. On the back of the photograph is the stamp of the photographer.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats football game
A black and white image of the Wildcats football game in progress. Player number 42 is holding onto the ball and running upfield. The players are all wearing their uniforms, gear, and helmets. In the background of the image are bleachers. On the back of the image is a yearbook stamp and a stamp of the photographer's studio.
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Bethune-Cookman Wildcats Football Player
A black and white image of football player number 11 after he has just punted a football. His right leg is up in the air and the football can be seen at the top left of the image. He is wearing his football uniform and gear. In the background of the image are tall trees and unidentified school buildings. The photographer of the image is unknown.