Pasadena Chronicle, May 27, 1938

I by Merilyn Nutt Credit for the new social organ¬ ization “Encourage Better Parties,” (EBP), goes to the one and only Dr. De. This group was formed as a club of student leaders for the purpose of planning social affairs to be sponsored for the members of the student body who have too little opportunity for social activi¬ ties. Members of the club, Bob Coates, Miriam Purdon, Bill Dodson, Mary Gartz, Lloyd Beardsley, Jeanette Eastman, Jack Fones, Vesta Stone, Jack Clark, Phyllis Wilson, Jack Marr and Betty Moshisky, are planning several social events for each week-end. The affairs will be hay rides, hikes, picnics, and other forms of informal parties, and before the end of- next year, every member of the student body who hasn’t much chance for social activity will have been invited to at least one of the EBP affairs. Sounds like a good idea. The purpose of this movement is to help students get acquainted ... all of which sounds rather trite. But of all the groups which have been formed in the history of PJC for that purpose, EBP seems the most likely to succeed. Why? Because Dr. De is playing the fa¬ vorite across the board. What do students like to do most? Have fun, of course. And how better to have fun than with a group of kids on a beach party or a wienie bake? That is exactly what Dr. De has planned. He has recognized the needs of about 3,000 East and West Campus PJC collegians. As Pasadena Junior College expands, the number of out-of- town, and out-of-state students increases tremendously. These students attend classes, do their homework, and then too often, go home to Alhambra, South Pas, Glendale, Monrovia, etc. Their social life is confined to the friends they knew in high school. Which is a fine thing, but should we drop the subject there? The accepted axiom de¬ fines college as an institution to develop the brain cells, yes, but also a place to develop person¬ ality and to learn how to get along with many people. Yet how many students detest PJC because it’s so big, they don’t know anyone, and everybody is so snooty? A great number of students feel that way. Realizing that such a situation exists, various organizations have tried to do their part in offering social life to PJC. Restrictive clubs have done their bit, but the fact that their part in such a bit is against them. Non-restrictive clubs, the Out-of-State club, for example, have made a moderately successful stab at incorporating so¬ cial activities with vocational and avocational interests. Honorary groups likewise have made the same attempt. These organizations deserve applause for their efforts and achievements. Yet there are hundreds of stu¬ dents who are never touched by any of these clubs. True, every member of the student body automatically belongs to either AWS or AMS, but the social advantages offered by these groups cannot help but be on a mass production scale. Never before has there been a club organized for the express purpose of introducing students un¬ der the most favorable circum¬ stances. Dr. De has had the fore¬ sight to understand student social problems, and he is practical enough to understand their finan¬ cial problems. The EBP affairs have been planned so that th^y cost practically nothing. In embarking on this new ven¬ ture, the members and adviser of EBP realize that they are un¬ dertaking an experiment and they welcome suggestions from students. If you have any ideas, write them on a slip of paper and drop them in the Chronicle box, 2 1C. PASADENA CHRONICLE Vol. XXIX Pasadena Junior College, May 27, 1938 No. 32 2660 Students Vote in Record Election Memorial Assembly 3 Unusual No Speaker on Program; M usic Furnished by Orchestra, Choir Today’s Memorial Day assem¬ bly in the auditorium will vary from the conventional in that the program will be entirely musical, no speaker being included. “We feel that a musical program, interrupted only by a reading of the names of PJC’s war dead, will be the most unified and impressive pro-gram conceivable,” Bob Braden, secretary of activities, said. Orchestra Opens The program will open with a -playing of “L’Arliesienne Suite” by the PJC' symphony orchestra, un¬ der the direction of Milton C. Mohs. Following that a student, whose name was not available at press time, will read the poem “Abraham Lincoln Walks at Midnight,” by Vachel Lindsay, accompanied by Miss Lula C. Parmley on the organ. The a Capella choir will then sing two numbers, “Dark Water” and “Russian Alleluia.” The list of Pasadena high school students who lost their lives in the World War will be read by Charles Braden, president of the Order of Mast and Dagger. Sibelius Symphony The orchestra and choir together will present “Finlandia,” by Jean Sibelius, and the program will close with -the “Star-Spangled Banner,” played by the orchestra and sung by the choir and student body in Grazia Sees Death SERVICE CLUB FORMED HERE L’Amities club, new service re¬ strictive organization, was recog¬ nized this week by the inter-restric¬ tive club council as an official cam¬ pus organization, following a thor¬ ough study of the club’s constitu¬ tion. While it has organized under campus restrictive by-laws, the club will reportedly emphasize the im¬ portance of service to the school and community, rather than stres¬ sing social activities. The group has been holding meetings since the first of the semester but be¬ came official only this week. Emma May Hopwood, PJC stu¬ dent, has -been named president of the club. Other officers are Helen Brockway, vice-president; Orletha Muntz, secretary, and Elsie Miller, treasurer. Miss Laura Elder, home economics teacher, is advisor to the club. Present members include Elsie Allen, Miss Brockway, Miss Hop- wood, Donna L-ambert, Ruth Lar¬ son, Miss Miller, Miss Muntz, Rosa- belle Muntz, Carol Shoemaker, Mar¬ garet Wilson. Membership in the club will, be classified in three groups. Active, alumni and honorary. Honorary membership will be conferred by unanimous vote of the club in rec¬ ognition of interest shown or serv¬ ice rendered. The name, Amitie, is French, meaning friendship. This name was selected by vote of the club. BACCALAUREATE PLANS LISTED Latest plans for the graduating inior’s baccalaureate services were ven this week by Miss Catherine otobins, chairman of the bacea- ureate -services. Dr. Theodor G. Soares, minister ' the Neighborhood church, will Idress the graduates and their irents in the PJC auditorium, inday, June 12, at 7 :30 p. m. Sen- rs will wear caps and gowns, and e sophomore graduates will dress civilian clothes. Admission will be by ticket only, itil after the processional at 7:30 m. Tickets are included in the •aduates’ commencement ticket velopes. The hooding ceremony r the seniors will take place at 45 p. m., and the sophomores will eet at 7:30 p. m. ili! Grazia, left center, tells a startled group of guests that she saw a stranger (Death) in the garden. Standing, left to right, Mabel Prouty, Joe Pyle, Dick Hamilton. Seated, Murray Huss, Miriam Shoop, Muriel Rash. DEATH TAKES HOLIDAY IN AUDITORIUM TONIGHT by Forrest Duke “ . . . had it ever occurred to you that Death may be more simple than Life?” Such is the spoken phrase that typifies tonight’s finished product of many weeks’ rehearsal — the Players’ Guild pro¬ duction of “Death Takes a Holiday.” Curtain time is 8:15. Under the direction of Miss Katherine Kester, the play promises to be a highlight of Pasadena’s drama calendar. Boasting some of the best trained actors from the student body in its cast, the director has woven together Alberto Ca- sella’s poetic conception of Death in a manner that is deserv¬ ing of the high praise given the show -by “sneak previewers” at rehearsal. Frederick Arthur Smith, well known in dramatic circles for his work here in the Players’ Guild, and at the Pasadena Playhouse, plays the lead role of Prince Sirki. As the pages of the script unfold, Death visits the home of Duke Lamberts, played by Richard Hamilton in the Guild version. Explaining to the Duke that his objective is to shake loose from his traditional blackness, Death outlines his plan to visit mortal life in the form of handsome Prince Sirki. Fulfilling his desire to see life as living men see it, he falls in love with Grazia, the charming daughter of the Duke. Developments from there give the production all earmarks of being one of the most successful ever to be presented in the Sexson auditorium. Miriam Shoop, who enacts the feminine lead as Grazia, has been lauded for her demure interpretation of the difficult part. Joe Pyle, remembered for his work in last semester’s Delta Psi Omega production of “Dover Road,” plays the Baron in “Death.” , Muriel Rash lends a touch of theatrical experience to her part as the Princess. She has long been recognized as one Continued on Page Three Campus Music Hour In the Little Theater, Wednesday at 12:20 and Thursday at 11:20. The Music of Richard Strauss 1. Rosenkavalier Waltzes 2. Til Eul’enspiegel 3. Excerpts from “Death and Transfiguration.” Speech Team Winds up Successful . Season with Meet at Occidental Pasadena JC’s debate and oratory -team placed high in their last contest of the year, Phi Rho Pi’s Pacific Southwest division tournament. The team of Phil Cartwright and Jean Valentine won second place in debate while Joseph Landisman took third place in extemporaneous speaking and third place in oratory. Dick Moore and Ray Simpson were other contestants from Pasadena. “This has been a successful year in forensic activities, with repre¬ sentatives from PJC placing in all major tournaments of the national Phi Rho Pi contests held during Easter at the University of Okla¬ homa,” Earl Davis, debate coach, said. Next year Mr. Davis will be first vice-president of the organi¬ zation and will have charge of the national inter-chapter relations. COATES RE-ELECTED TO AS В PRESIDENCY IN PRIMARY POLL Braden, Childs, Eastman, Bradford, Gray Win; Will iams-Beardsley, Allen-Stevens, Grannis-Robinson in Run-Off Today Bob Coates was re-elected president of the PJC student body in last Friday’s election when 2660 students cast their votes to set an all-time record of 67% of students voting. Coates received 1394 votes as compared to the 916 cast for his opponent, Herb McDonald. Bob Braden won the position of chief justice, over Ma¬ son Hamilton and Betty Moshisky. Braden received 1167 ballots and his opponents 665 and 486 votes, respectively. The election of AMS president was the closest content on the bal¬ lot when Bud Childs defeated Dick. Shannon by the narrow margin of 38 votes. Childs received 656 votes and will succeed Herb McDonaldL Other AMS Officers Other AMS officers elected were: Byron Lough, first vice-president, 992; Ronald Brialey, second vice- p resident, 992; Rodman Garren, secretary, 987; and Sam Mardian, treasurer, 988. None of these of¬ fices were contested. Jeanette Eastman is the new AWS president, polling 902 votes. Her opponent, Jean Ford, received 206. Miss Eastman will replace Betty Moshisky, who ran for chief justice. Class Prexy Run-Off In the contest for first vice-presi¬ dent of the AWS, Evelyn Bradford with 633 votes defeated Ruth Nel¬ son, 429. Beverly Jane Gray, 528, won over Roberta Oglesby, 493, for AWS second vice-president. The two unopposed offices of secretary and treasurer were won by Louise McCastline and Peggy Ingham, with 937 and 999, respectively. None of the candidates for the offices of the class presidents re¬ ceived majorities, so the two high¬ est in each contest t will run in the final elections today. The candi¬ dates are Rae Williams, 325, and Lloyd Beardsley, 193, for senior class president; Bob Allan, 219, and Muriel Stevens, 114, for junior president; and Shorty Grannis, 282, and Red Robinson, 228, for sopho¬ more president. Vasquez Will Give Piano Recital Tuesday David Vasquez, gifted PJC pian¬ ist, will give a recital for local townspeople next Tuesday evening in the music hall. The program is sponsored by the music department. Vasquez, -specially noted for his interpretations of modem Spanish music, will play, in addition to a Spanish group, music of Bach, Beethoven and Liszt. Mrs. Amy Grau Miller, piano instructor, an¬ nounces that all friends of Vasquez are invited to come and bring their guests. Movie Play Opens Here 'Manya7 Premier Will Be Thursday Afternoon Next Thursday afternoon the Sex- son auditorium will find itself in the midst of an experiment expec¬ ted to completely revolutionize the method of dramatic presentations at PJC. The experiment is “Manya,” twelve-scene revelation of the non- scientific element of Madame Cu¬ rie’s life. The play, written and directed by student Robert ben Ali, attempts to show the true Curie who left a contribution to mankind that was far greater, far more beautiful, than merely her discov¬ ery of radium. Done entirely in spotlighting, “Manya” has left rehearsal audi¬ ences spellbound through its com¬ plete freedom never before seen in a play here. The absence of stage sets brings forth a newness to pro¬ duction methods that will be hearti¬ ly approved by drama lovers, ac¬ cording to previewers of -the show. Starting as a motion picture, “Manya” will reveal the titles, credit lines, and pictures of the cast. Then, instead of continuing as a movie, the curtain will rise for the first scene. Peter Prouse, producer of the show, was pleased with the motion pictures when they were screened last Tuesday at -the Uptown Thea¬ ter. Other members of the staff were equally enthused. Sound re¬ cordings have been m-ade to syn¬ chronize with the films at -the be¬ ginning of the play. Other record¬ ings represent the passing of time, voices off-stage, and other special effects used throughout the action of the production. Edwina Booth, great-granddaugh¬ ter of Edwin Booth, the famous stage -actor, has the -title role of “Manya.” John Pimley, well- known athlete and dramatist, is cast as Pierre, her husband. Rosalie Meub plays Bronya, Dav¬ id Brown is seen as Marie’s father, and Ed Budd is Joseph. Margaret Kendell, Rachael Reid, Allan Robb, Chester Benjamin, Leo Strelsky, Leroy George, Douglas McClellan, Charles Ross and- Roger Tierney complete the cast. “Manya” has been in production for five months. The Alumni association, headed by Dr. George L. Coates, is spon¬ soring “Manya.” CAL SUBJECT 'A' EXAMS OFFERED University of California subject “A” examinations will be given by . Frederick J. Hoffman of the Eng¬ lish department in 200C from 9 un¬ til 12 a. m. Saturday, June 4. Graduates from the lower divi¬ sion who have not completed the English requirements are required to take the exam. A permit from the dean of records showing that the student is a lower division graduate is required of each stu¬ dent taking the test. The fee is 50 cents. ADMINISTRATORS COMMEND SPECIAL EDITION FOR PROMOTING GOOD WILL That the special edition of the Pasadena Junior College Chronicle did more to create good will and present the problem to the public in clear and unbiased journalism wia;s the general concensus of opinion of the East campus faculty, whot were interviewed this week. Dr. John W. Harheson, principal of PJC, said, “The extra edition of the Chronicle did more to create a favorable situation for the merger than any other thing. The staff should be commended upon their fairness and the courage in pre¬ senting the news-story of the year. The suggestions are deserving of consideration.” “It did a lot to build up the right sort of student body spirit,” said Miss Catherine J. Robbins, dean of women. “It w-as a fine accomplish¬ ment. The -staff should be com¬ mended for spirit and enthusiasm.” J. P. O’Mara, assistant principal, said, “A fine edition.” John A. Anderson, dean of rec¬ ords, stated, “I -think that the extra edition went a long way towards uniting the two schools. It has done more than any single thing to start things moving in the right direction. ‘All for one and one for all,’ which was written in a news- story on the first page, may be con¬ sidered as the keynote of the whole project.” “It is fine that the Chronicle staff was able to express so well the co¬ operative feeling on the Junior Col¬ lege campus,” said Miss Ida E. Hawes, dean of guidance. “It seems characteristic of the junior college student body to welcome the oppor¬ tunity of working with, rather than in competition with the new West campus.” From the West campus, Freder¬ ick F. Bomcamp, counselor, said, “We feel that it was a very fine journalistic endeavor and- were very glad to have the Junior College East campus express the coopera¬ tive feeling between the two schools.” Student Leaders Say ЧЭпе Campus7 Outstanding student leaders from both the West and East campuses met last Wednesday afternoon and evening in the so¬ cial hall to discuss the possibili¬ ties for a reorganized Pasadena Junior College next year. The group voted as a policy forming body favoring a unified, combined student government with proportionate representation from both campuses. Jack Reynolds, Bob McMahon, Arlene Ross, representing the West campus, and Rachel Wil¬ liams, Max Caplan, Bob Coates, Merilyn Nutt, and Phil Cart¬ wright, chairman, representing the East campus, will meet twice next week as a representative committee to formulate a student government plan. The approval of this plan by both campuses by vote will be required before the system can, be put into operation. Geologists Travel to Santa Monica Mounts Geology and Paleontology stu¬ dents of PJC under the direction of geology instructor E. V. Van Amringe, made an excursion to the Santa Monica mountains for pur¬ poses of fossil collecting, Satur¬ day, May 21.