DVC HALL OF FAME QUIZ 1. The college moved to its permanent location in Pleasant Hill from an abandoned elementary school in Martinez, in what year? A. 1951 B. 1952 C. 1953 D. 1954 2. In 1954 the school’s first permanent structure was completed. It was the? A. Student Union
B. Maintenance Bldg.
C. Library
D. Admin Bldg.
3. In 1957 Jack Dress (former ECCJC Baseball player) was the Chairman of the ECCJC Name Change Committee. The committee had 3 final recommendations, 2 of which were sent to the District Board of Directors. Which of the following was NOT a consideration for the college’s new name? A. Oakmont College Monte College
B. Diablo Valley College
C. Contra Monte College D. East Contra
4. The Bell Tower was bought and donated to the school by which local organization? A. Elks Lodge B. Local Veteran’s C. Chamber of Commerce D. Press Club 5. The POND outside the Norseman was named after an original ECCJC faculty member, hired in 1950, Ferdinand Ruth. What courses did he teach at ECCJC? A. History & Social Science B. Engineering & Science C. P.E. & Athletics D. Zoology & Biology 6. Prior to the Gymnasium on campus being built, the Viking Basketball team used local High School’s for home games (such as Alhambra HS). In November of what year did the Vikings begin to play on campus? A. 1957
B. 1959
C. 1960
D. 1961
7. Name the year the DVC Swimming Pool opened for use? A. 1958
B. 1960
C. 1967
D. 1969
8. Name the ex-DVC football star who gained over 4,000 yards rushing in his NFL career? A. Robert Hubbard B. L.C. Joyner C. Altie Taylor D. Tom Kramer 9. The 1st Fall DVC played on campus for football was in: A. 1968
B. 1969
C. 1970
D. 1971
10. The 1st spring DVC hosted a track meet on campus was: B. 1972
C. 1973
D. 1974
Answers: 1.B 2.C 3.D 4.B 5.D 6.A 7.C 8.C 9.C 10.A
A. 1971