1961

Chester Handleman was a congenial yet cerebral history and political science professor who was loved by his students, respected by his colleagues, and active in many facets of college life. Educated at Clark College, Massachusetts State, and Nova University, Dr. Handleman was a widely published expert in the areas of international relations and national politics. He was a member of the faculty from 1961 until his sudden death while on sabbatical at Durham, North Carolina.

Lloyd Cassels served as a member of the Advisory Committee and as a trustee from 1961 to 1967. Cassels was active in North Broward civic affairs and was president of the Pompano Beach insurance firm of Bateman, Cassels, and Gordon.

Dr. Edmund J. Gleazer, president of the American Association of Junior Colleges, was the speaker at JCBC's 1961 commencement ceremonies. The first class to begin JCBC as freshmen graduated June 10, 1962. Dr. John Allen, president of the University of South Florida, addressed 73 graduates at commencement ceremonies at War Memorial Auditorium in Fort Lauderdale. The first student to receive a diploma was Judith Abel of Fort Lauderdale. Also, in the first graduating class was Central Catholic High graduate Parris Nelson Glendening, who went on in 1967 to become the youngest recipient of a doctorate in political science at Florida State University. In 1994, Glendening was elected Maryland's 59th governor.

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