Pasadena Chronicle, February 09, 1941

Vol. 32 No. 28 The Pasadena Chronicle Pasadena Junior College, February 9, 1941 Students Dance At Civic Auditorium Monday Night Marlows Music Homecoming Dance Features Band From Victor Hugo The smooth rhythms of Charles Marlow and his orches¬ tra, fresh from their engagement at Victor Hugo’s, will fea¬ ture the semi-annual Homecoming Dance Monday evening in Pasadena’s Civic Auditorium. Dacing will be from 8 :30 until midnight. Held at the beginning of every semester, the dance helps foster a friendly spirit between new and old students. Since it is the first school-sponsored Lawrence College Offers Student Scholarships New Students 'Pal Day' Begins Week Of Activity New students start today on a furious round of ac¬ tivities, acquainting them¬ selves with Pasadena Junior College. For the next week they will tramp to the far corners of two campuses, listen to inspirational Vesper Services, eat, dance, and have fun peculiar to all PJC students. MEET “PALS” The introduction of new stu¬ dents to the campus by their “Pals” and “Senior Guides” will start Frosh week. Freshman men will meet their “Pals” in room 158C and other new men stu¬ dents will be introduced to their guides in room 158C. Meanwhile Freshman women and their Se¬ nior Sisters will meet in the Li¬ brary, other new women will meet in room 200 C. After introductions have been made and everyone is ac¬ quainted, “Pals” will take new students on a tour of the cam¬ pus to show them the Student Union, the Gymnasiums, the classroom buildings, the li¬ brary, and the textbook room. As they are being shown the various points of interest the numerous campus traditions will be explained. At 3:30 Pals and new students will go to the East Campus Au¬ ditorium for semi-annual Vesper Services. Associate President Jer¬ ry Adams will preside with or¬ gan music provided by Miss Parmlee. REiV. BIRCH TO SPEAK After the greeting from the faculty by Principal John W. Harbeson, School Superinten¬ dent John Sexson will introduce the speaker, Reverend John Birch, assistant pastor, St. Phil¬ lips Catholic School. After singing the hymn, “America the Beautiful,” the audience will remain standing to hear the invocation by Reverend (Continued on Page 2) Lancers Induct New Members At Luncheon Lancers, men’s honorary serv¬ ice organization, is proud to an¬ nounce thenames of sixteen new members inducted at special luncheon meetings recently. New men who joined the ranks of PJC’s top men’s club are: Mel Bloomquist, Ernie Blum- berg, Earl Brooks, Bill Burke, Jack Crawford, Bob Heublein, Del Hungerford, Bill Milan, John Mcafee, Bob McCarthy, Dave Mc¬ Carthy, Dave Orswell, Pete Paul¬ son, Rosario Chavez, Harold Spriesterbach and Don Sweet. Lancers not only enforce stu¬ dent and administration rules, but are responsible for the up¬ keep of school policy and morale. Their job covers everything from acting as hosts to delivering mes¬ sages, and the familiar black sleeveless sweaters are a sign of service; the Lancers are al¬ ways willing to help any student. Bartold Brothers Play Over KNX With Stokowski Two brothers, Gariel and Nor¬ man Bartold, now playing with the AH American Youth Sym¬ phony under the direction of Leopold Stokowski will make their first broadcast with his 70 piece orchestra on Friday, Feb. 8, at 12:00 p.m. The station will be NX. Gabriel is this semester’s pres¬ ident of Kantela, plays trumpet. Norman is treasurer, performs on trombone. They were former¬ ly players in the Meremblum Symphony Orchestra, “They Shall Have Music,” was their first picture. Five of the thirteen new members “tapped” into the Order of Mast and Dagger at the East Cam¬ pus assembly. New members (left to right) are Thuel Schuhart, Virginia Spahr, Mort Brand- ler, Warren Glass, and Dick Kendall, who is shaking hands with Principal John W. Harbeson. Mast and Dagger members in the background are (left to right) Bill Burke, Barbara Fitch, Mir¬ iam Purdon, Warren Allen, Louise McCastline, and OMD President “Swish” Ogura at the mi¬ crophone. (Story below. Highest Reward Mast and Dagger ' Taps ' Thirteen At Assemblies For Outstanding Service Fetes New Members Thirteen student leaders were “tapped” into the Order of Mast and Dagger, PJC’s high¬ est honorary society, at two assemblies last Th ursday. Requirements for membership in Mast and Dagger include high citizenship and scholarship, and three semesters of service, of which one semester must be outstanding. t New members are informed of their selection by being “tapped” on the shoulder by active OMD members during the traditional “tapping” assemblies held the last week of each semester. Permanent Groups Council Reorganizes Frosh Classes New 11-1's Become Class Of 45 Recommended by the Frosh classes, a revolutionary class system finally passed the Governing Council at their meeting January 23, while Freshmen officers waited anxious¬ ly for the decision. Hereafter the Class of ’44 will be com¬ posed of those students who in normal progress will gradu¬ ate in either February or June of 1944. 11-1’s of the spring semester will form the beginning for a new Class of ’45. East Campus students “tap¬ ped” were: Virginia Spahr, page¬ ant parade chairman; Warren Glass, superior court justice; Rosario Chavez, ROTC cadet lieutenant colonel; Dick Kendall, supreme court justice and SC A president; Charlie Allen, Chron¬ icle and Campus editor; Thuel Schuhart, chief justice; and Mort Brandler, speakers’ bureau man¬ ager. WEST CAMPUS West Campus students “tap¬ ped” were: Jerry Adams, asso- (Continued on Page 2) Officers of the Freshman Class believe that the new sys¬ tem will bring more class unity, develop a more perma¬ nent organization, give Febru¬ ary students an equal chance in planning class affairs and holding offices. David Reidy has been adviser for the Fresh¬ man Class Council (chairman, Jim Nash) in their efforts to introduce this plan. The proposition for organizing the Class of ’44 which was sub¬ mitted and approved, was: “Those students who are now 11-1’s and 11-2’s who will, with regular progress in school sub¬ jects, graduate in February or June 1944, shall be known here¬ after as the Class of 1944, will abandon the designation Frosh, Soph, etc. In this manner the personnel of the class will re¬ main intact, organization will be possible over longer periods and there will not be the confusion now existing.” Five hundred and seven stu¬ dents will form this new class. Approximately 300 of these a»e enrolled on East Campus and 200 on West. The girls of the Class of ’45 will outnumber the boys by one, 254 to 253. The first group to start their Jaysee car¬ eer under this plan. Following the adoption of this new system by the Governing Council on January 23, Dr. J. W. Harbeson appointed members for the advisory committee of these 11-1’s with Richard Petter- son, Craft instructor, as Chair¬ man. These teachers will dis¬ charge their responsibilities as counselors during the next four years with this group. West Campus advisors will in¬ clude Herman Smith, librarian; Marian Wilson, language. Those of the East Campus are Ernest Mitchell, trade and technology; Loreta Henricks, mathematics ; Cora Simpson, life science; Ken¬ neth Smith, physical education, and the chairman, Richard Pet- terson. New Spartans Picked From Ranks Of PJC Women Helen Sharp, Fall Semester’s President of Spartans, has just announced the names of girls fortunate enough to gain mem¬ bership in the Spartans, woman’s service club counterpart to the Lancers. As each semester draws to a close a new set of girls is chosen to become Spartans, women’s service club. Girls are chosen from students who have done the greatest amount of service work during the preceeding semester, in athletics, student affairs, or in politics. This semester girls lucky enough to make the grade are Arline Voboril, Lucille Nutt, Vir¬ ginia Rooke, Josie Forteville, Ann Boring, Evelyn Morick, Phyllis Floyd, Betty Jean Schnei¬ der, and Mary Belle Felton. REQUEST NOTICE Under a regulation of Board of Education, the sale of off- campus publications is prohib¬ ited on the campuses of all Pasa¬ dena City Schools. NEW OFFICERS Appointed are: Clerk of the cabinet, (EC) Laura Lee Vose- ipke, (WC) Muriel Clemens; ac¬ tivities, (EC) Gerry Hawes; men’s athletics, (EC) Bob Thompson, (WC) Ed Roeth; Women’s Athletics, (EC) Mabel Murfee; finance, Jim Eley; mu¬ sic, (EC) Janice Bidwell; oral arts, (EC) Ed Davis, (WC) Ben Parker; organizations, (EC) Su¬ zanne Chute, (WC) Ruth Rod- strom; public health, (EC) Mar¬ jorie Evans; athletic publicity, Noel Young; records, (EC) Marie Dushane, (WC) Mildred Rod- strom; social affairs (EC) Lu¬ cille Nutt, (WC) Evangeline Sandstrom; notification, (EC) Arline Voboril; Chronicle edi¬ tor, Don Carlson; attorney gen¬ eral, Warren Allen; minor court justices, Jim Speer and Cal Swallow. OFFICES NOT FILLED Positions not yet filled are the West Campus offices of: Wom¬ en’s athletics, music, public health, and notifications. Other vacancies are: public relations, clerk of the board, and clerk of the court. social function of the term, and the fact that bids are relatively inexpensive (50 cents), the dance is always well attended. In charge of this semester’s dance are the two secretaries of Social Affairs, Lucille Nutt, East Campus, and Evangeline Sand¬ strom, West Campus. These girls have had a semester’s experi¬ ence working together, manag¬ ing the school’s social affairs. Patrons and patronesses in¬ clude department chairmen and their wives, faculty members, members of the administration staff, and parents of the student chairmen. Students may obtain their bids at the ticket windows of both campuses or at the Civic in exchange for ticket 22 in the student body ticket book and fifty cents per couple. Student Administration 24 Cabinet Officers Appointed By ASB President Bill Burke Using the new civil service rating, the student board met last Thursday and approved 24 of the 27 cabinet officers who will aid president Bill Burke ip student government of PJC. The civil service commission, as provided by the new con¬ stitution, is composed of five students who interview all ap¬ plicants for cabinet positions. The commission then submits its recommendations to the board which makes the final se¬ lection. Because of the lack of applications, and a few last min¬ ute ineligibles, there are still six vacancies to be filled. Promising students may profit by applying for the scholarship offered by the Sarah Lawrence College. Eligibility for a scholar¬ ship depends upon scholastic ability, need for financial aid, and an indication that the can¬ didate will profit by the educa¬ tional methods in use at the col¬ lege. Amounts granted toward the tuition and residence fees have ranged from $150 to $1500, and have been awarded to about ten per cent of the student body. Students may also apply for a room in the cooperative dormi¬ tory for a self-help post paying for their work in various de¬ partments. Loans are also avail¬ able. Application should be made before February 1. The scholar¬ ship forms should be in the ad¬ missions office by March 15. Further information may be had at the dean of records office. Complete Symphonies On Music Hours Campus Music Hours will be changed next semester, accord¬ ing to Mrs. Carolyn Weersing. Monday and Thursday programs at 11:20 and 12:00 will be devoted usually to a complete symphony, opera or suite. During these same periods on Tuesdays and Fridays single selections will be played. On these two days, stu¬ dent requests will be included whenever possible. Ray Valois FHome Scene Of Sunday Buffet Supper Between performances for new students at Vesper Services and for the First Baptist Church of Pasadena, Nyseans, Euterpeans will join together for a buffet supper at the home of Ray Va¬ lois this Sunday. Evening program will be five of PJC’s singing groups. “Look¬ ing Glass River” and “Clouds” will be sung by the Women’s Glee Club and the Mens Glee Club will render “A Ship For Singapore,” “Our Love” from “Romeo and Juliet,” and “Holy Mountain.” Selections of the A Cappella Choir are “Evening’s Pastorale,” “Beautiful Savior,” with Doris Corbett as soloist, and “Joseph Came Seeking Our Resting Place.” SCA Valentine FHearts and Stuff Features New Frosh I — li- Jinks Saturday Sponsored by the Student Christian Association in be¬ half of new freshmen, the semi-annual Hi-Jinks will be held Saturday, February 15, at 8 p.m. in the women’s gym on the East Campus. The purpose of the Hi-Jinks is to provide an opportunity for all new students to get acquainted with PJC traditions. “Information booths,” manned by non-restrictive club repre¬ sentatives will furnish news of Inquiring Reporter Will Quiz Students If a wheezy individual should accost you on the campus one of these days and ask you your name, class, and whether you fa¬ vor the return of the bustle, don’t yell for the police. It will be a Chronicle reporter collect¬ ing material for PJC’s latest journalistic fling, “The Inquir¬ ing Reporter.” ‘GALLUP’ POLL For this new column, a report¬ er will ask eight or ten students their opinions on some topic con¬ cerning PJC. The first of these vest-pocket Gallup polls will ap¬ pear in the next issue of the Chronicle. news activities, exhibit club pictures. Clubs participating include: WAA, Big P, Schneefliegers, 6 service clubs, the SCA, Forestry, Westminister, and several avia¬ tion clubs. Oother interested club leaders should see “Swish” Ogura. MEL BEST’S MUSIC A dancing program, featuring Mel Best and his orchestra, and a group of Spanish dancers and singers, will provide a lavish en¬ tertainment program. In carrying out the valentine theme, “decorations will be red and white — hearts and ‘stuff’ ”, says Betty Jean De Vault, dec¬ oration committee chairman. Tickets are to be distributed in Orientation classes on both campuses, and are free to new students. The “cordially invited” sign is not to be extended to old students as this is strictly a frosh affair.