ALWAYS A BRUIN
A History of Kellogg Community College 1956-2017
by Elizabeth Neumeyer
Layout and design by Kathryn Jarvie
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DEDICATION
his work is dedicated primarily to the KCC students who inspired my teaching career for 39 years. It also honors the entire community of supporters of Battle Creek Community College and Kellogg Community College. axpayers, foundation leaders and individual donors all have confidence in our College. Community business leaders, board members, students, administrators, faculty and staff, as well as anyone else who was connected to the College from its beginnings in 1956, are all included in my tribute.On a personal level, this work is dedicated to Floyd Oglesby. Floyd was the dean of students when I arrived here in 1968. He continued to work as a counselor until 1986. Without Floyd’s mentoring and enthusiasm, it is not likely that I would have stayed in teaching. Floyd was a walking pep rally. Oglesby was in the Army Air Corps in World War II, serving as a tail gunner in a B24 Liberator. He flew 30 missions over Europe, including two on D-Day, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with Tree Clusters and the Croix de Guerre of France. Starting in 1953, he taught history and coached wrestling at Battle Creek Central High School. In 1964, he came to Kellogg Community College. Floyd served on the city commission and as mayor of Battle Creek. His wife, Gwen, and his four daughters – Julie, Jo-Ellyn, Jill and Mary – all attended KCC. Floyd passed away in 2010 and I was honored to be one of his eulogists. He is buried in Fort Custer National Cemetery. Requiescat in pace, “Ogie,” and thank you. Tis book is also for you.