OMD Holds Tapping Ceremony Today
Service-Rendering
Students Honored
By Acceptance
Don Ricardo Lends Latin
Atmosphere \X/i th Music VoL34 Pasadena Junior College, January 28, 1943 No. 14
CATHERINE ROBBINS
. . . heads day’s activities
One of the many traditions at PJC is the first and last as¬
sembly of every school year produced by Order of Mast and
' Dagger. Tapping of students who have excelled in service,
scholarship and citizenship for three semesters will be con¬
ducted by members of the OMD at today’s assembly.
When President Sue Sanders says, “Let the tapping be¬
gin,” members will walk about the auditorium, up and down
the aisles tapping the selected
students; after which they will
go to the rear of the auditorium
and walk to the stage together.
Dr. John W. Harbeson will con¬
gratulate students as they are
presented with emblems bearing
a black OMD, pins and parchment
scrolls.
To lend a Latin atmosphere for
the occasion will be Don Ricardo,
known for his original styling of
music from our South American
neighbors. Such recommendations
as having played at the Vista del
Arroyo, Olivera Street, the Civic
and various dances and clubs
throughout Southern California
list his orchestra as a popular
band.
Recognizing students who have
rendered distinctive and outstand¬
ing service to the college will be
“tapped” at the 17th ceremony.
In 1926 Miss Caroline Strous,
alumni of Pasadena High School,
returned to alma mater, and be¬
came assistant director of atten¬
dance. During a meeting of the
faculty Miss Strous organized a
club for the purpose of recogniz¬
ing outstanding students, fhus
the original OMD was born.
Since Junior College was
known at that time as the “Pi¬
rate” the “Mast” was selected to
represent the ships backbone
while the “Dagger” was symbolic
of the power of leadership among
crews. On June 7, 1927 the first
tapping ceremony was* conducted
on Beeker House lawn. Seven
charter members gathered new
members by walking among the
students and tapping the select¬
ed few.
No ceremony is more thrilling
or impressive, and no higher
tribute may be paid to a student.
Administration, student body,
clubs and departmental awards,
as well as scholarship, are pre¬
sented at the OMD assemblies.
New, old, honorary and alumni
members of OMD will gather for
dinner at Eatons, beginning at 6
o’clock. Active members are: Sue
Sanders, president; Evelyn Mo-
rick, secretary; Jean Miller, treas¬
urer; Dale Hiestand, Stuart
Fitch, Betty Jean Schneider, Carol
Harford, Betty Bloom, Bill Price,
David Davis, Edward Davis, Sue
Chute (E) and Nicky Curren, and
Larry Wallace, (W).
Pal Day
Students Are
Welcomed ,
Registered
Pal Day, old students who
know the “ropes,” layout of build¬
ings and classrooms, will take
new students on a tour of the
campus and answer questions
about the school. Vesper services
will be held in the Sexson Audi¬
torium where new students will
be given the opportunity of meet¬
ing and talking with campus lead¬
ers. Refreshments will follow,
bringing the day to a close.
Classes will begin the following
Monday, February 1.
In order to make all in-coming
students feel at home, PJC ar¬
ranged a New Student Week,
planning various activities for
those who are about to enter the
school. Beginning on Monday,
January 25, the schedule in¬
cluded a luncheon, pal day, enter¬
tainment, and registration.
The Frosh lunch was held in
the Student Union on Monday,
January 25, all new students were
met by a “pal” for instruction as
to traditions, buildings, etc., about
PJC. After an informal entertain¬
ment, all adjourned to fill out of¬
ficial registration cards.
First The Blade/
Verse Anthology,
Off Scripps' Press
“First the Blade,” annual an¬
thology of college verse contrib¬
uted by the students of more than
fifty universities, colleges and ju¬
nior colleges in California, will
be published this year under the
auspices of Scripps College.
The collection of college verse
will encompass lyric, narrative
and humorous verse, as well as a
special section of poems on the
War and the Homeland, for which
war bond prizes will be offered.
Judges of prize winning contribu¬
tions will be Richard W. Borst,
Major L. Ewing, and Paul Jordan
Smith, literary editor of the Los
Angeles Times.
Now going into its sixteenth
edition, “First the Blade” has
been noted for outstanding poetic
work. Many California poets
found first publication in its
pages. February 10 is the deadline
for submitting material.
ERC’s To Go
In February,
Army Says
According to latest dispatches
from Washington, PJC men in
the Army Enlisted Reserve Corps
may expect, at any time, orders
to report for active duty on some
date after February 12. The army
has already promised, in unoffi¬
cial announcements, that ERC-
men will be allowed two weeks
after the close of the present se¬
mester to clear up personel mat¬
ters being expected at one of the
California reception centers.
John A. Anderson, dean of rec¬
ords, received a telegram yester¬
day from the War Department,
confirming press dispatches of
the ERC call and reminding
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340Sophomores , 80
Seniors Graduate
Sunday , January 31
Inductees Receive Credit
if Two Triads Complete
With 420 students, their families and friends, occupying
the Sexson Auditorium, January 31, the second mid-year grad¬
uation will take place. Reverend James William Fifield, Jr.,
of the First Congregational Church of Los Angeles will give
the address to the graduates. While Dr. John W. Harbeson
presents the 80 upper division students, bedecked in caps and
gowns, Rufus Mead will present the 340 12th graders.
Max H. Turner, president of
How To Register
1. Find the room where your part of the alphabet is located.
a. If you made your study list after Friday, January 22,
report as follows:
EAST CAMPUS
A
to room 200C ; L-P to room 158C ; Q-Z to room 225C.
WEST CAMPUS
A-N to room 19 ; Q-Z to room 216. .
b. Students taking work on both campuses will report on
Friday, Jan. 29, at 2 p. m. to the Records Office on the
West Campus and fill out an additional set of two cards
for various offices. All these cards will give th/ complete
program whether the subjects are taken on the East
or West Campus.
Report to registration room at the hour indicated above.
Bring a fountain pen.
It should take you from one to two hours to fill out all the
cards and complete this part of your registration. When
you have finished, be sure to keep your admission card
(No. 7) unless you have been otherwise instructed.
NO CHANGES OF PROGRAM WILL BE MADE ON
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29. Fill out your forms according
to the study list, and report to all classes according to this
program. Appointments to see the East Campus Coun¬
selors may be made at the southwest door of the main
building, (enter from outside). Go directly to the Counselor
on West Campus.
If you cannot locate your program, report to the window
in 118c; Records Office Window 3 (W.C.).
On Monday and thereafter report to all classes according
to your schedule and have your instructors sign your No.
7. card. Do not miss any class to have your program
changed.
On Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, beginning at 8:30
a. m., turn this fully signed No. 7 card in at the Records
Office — Windows 4 and 5. (E. C.), Window 3 (W. C.), and
receive your identification card.
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4.
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7.
Allan Sues panics audience with sound affects for African jungle trip at Crafty Hall last Tuesday
the Board of Education, and Ver¬
non M. Brydolf, vice-president of
the Board, will give the diplomas.
Also on the stage will be Superin¬
tendent of Schools, John A. Sex¬
son and the deputy superinten¬
dent.
Music will be provided by the
Euterpeans, singing “When To
Thy Our Saviour Went” by Rich¬
ard Wagner, and the Nysaeans,
“The Lord Is My Light” by Allit-
sen, arranged by Samuelson .Mar¬
garet King will sing a solo en¬
titled, “An Aria,” from the Cre¬
ation by Hyden.
Men inducted into the service
before graduation will be given
semester credit if they have com¬
pleted the first two triads. Partial
credit will be given to those who
have completed only half a se¬
mester.
Only 80 upper division students
will participate in the graduation
ceremonies this year as compared
to 137 taking part last year.
MacLeod'Sanborn
Crafty Hall
Panics Both
Campuses
Audiences on both East and
West Campus rose as one man, to
cheer this year’s presentation of
Crafty Hall. Chucked full of new
jokes, subtle comedy, easy-to-
hum songs, cream of PJC’s tal¬
ent. Hit went over with prover¬
bial “bang.”
Show opened with a colorful
“Revue of the Days of Vaude¬
ville” complete with minstrels
and songs of the period. This, was
only the beginning and as the
hour and one half of unmistak¬
able Sanborn and MacLeod hu¬
mor rolled by the audience real¬
ized they were witnessing a rare
treat in PJC’s student produc¬
tions.
Undoubtedly one of the biggest
hits of the show was the African
Episode. Taking the audience by
surprise, Charlie Greenstreet and
Alan Sues, stepped into the lime¬
light and ran a laugh-a-minute.
What is a day in radio without
a Quiz show? And since Crafty
guarantees everything, they feat¬
ured one, to end all others. Shir¬
ley Davis, Anton Schmalz, and
Jack MacLeod handled their part
of the program without a hitch.
High-spot of the entertainment
was the dramatic moment of the
show, “Tokens of Biyou Manner.”
Cleverly written and capably
acted, the skit provided a pause
in the merry racing of the show,
a pause that was appreciated by
the noisy audience.
“Jameo and Rulliet” was typi¬
cal Sanborn and MacLeod gags.
Nancy Gillies and Duke Cox turn¬
ed in performances that were
gems. Well-timed, they clicked
with speedy regularity.
Featured by the Hall were the
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HAROLD BOSACKI
. . . serves spaghetti
Honor
New Lancers
Named At
Breakfast
Hardworking Gordon Johnson
was elected Lancer president as
old and new members met for the
first time yesterday morning in
Dean Stong’s office. Also elected
was vice-president Dave Kilmer.
Plans were discussed for a Spar¬
tan-Lancer spaghetti dinner prior
to the Homecoming Dance tomor¬
row night.
Semi-surprise formulated at the
AMS weekly breakfast, January
15 with the announcement of new
Lancers. Hal Bosacki, East Cam¬
pus president, and Louis Muriele,
acting West Campus president,
read names of new members. Au-
dre Stong presented cards de¬
noting membership.
New East Campus members
are: Bill Anthony, Loren Barre,
Don Boyer, Charles Chambers,
Russ Cramer, Lewis Elia, Ted
Felbeck, Bob Harbison, Don Hen-
ney, Stanley Juleen, Kenneth
Kellogg, Art Lubic, John Mor¬
gan, John Owen, Robert Ransom,
Bill Sanborn, Roger Wood, Jack
MacLeod, and Thomas Sahm.
West members include: Jack
Gordiner, Fred Walton, Don Bo-
kal, A1 Lowe, A1 McLeod, Larry
Newell, Robert Knapp, and A1
Ketchem. Twenty seven new
members including both cam¬
puses were accepted.
Shuffle
Homecoming
Transferee! To
Women s Gym
Breaking the usual civic tradi¬
tion, the semi-annual Homecom¬
ing dance will be held in the
Women’s Gym, Friday, Jan. 29.
Five hundred free bids will be
issued to students in advance of
the dance upon presentation of
student body tickets, due to
classes beginning on Monday,
Feb. 1, the dance was changed to
Friday. Therefore the Civic was
not available but the saving in
rent provides a free dance.
Couples only will be admitted;
due to restriction of bids, stu¬
dents are urged to obtain theirs
immediately.
One of Pasadena Community
Dance patrons favorite dance
bands, that of Muzzy Marcellino
is booked to supply rhythm for
the occasion. Originally “Muzzy”
was vocalist with Ted Fio Rito.
Patrons and patronesses in¬
clude members of the faculty and
parents of the Social Affairs sec¬
retaries. Dance chairmen are:
Eva Rossback and Ruth Cham¬
plain. Dark suits and afternoon
dresses will be in order, doors
opening at 9 o’clock.