Pasadena Chronicle, October 09, 1946

Sunnie Merrill Crowned 'Miss PJC in AWS Fashion Show The climax of an exhibition of the latest in campus styles was the crowning . of lithesome Sunny Merrill as Miss PJC, Queen of Fashion, at the semi¬ annual AWS Coed Party. This fashionable presentation was held on Wednesday, October 2, at 3:00 in the Sexson Auditorium With AWS president, Dotty Merrill, as mistress of ceremonies. Sixteen of PJC’s prettiest co¬ eds were described by the talent¬ ed narrator, Lillian Kovar, as they modeled clothes from many of Pasadena’s dress shops and department stores. The girls and the stores they represented were: Virginia Jenkins, Taylor’s; Eva Jane Conry, Fricks; Beverlee An¬ derson, Lanz; Sally McBride, Mather’s Casual Shop; Joyce Er¬ ickson, Jeanette’s; Patty Ponto, Lido’s Dress Shop; Betty Byrnes, Gerlach’s; Doris Ballance, Myles Inc.; Marilyn Chatterton, Dun¬ ning’s; Louella Erickson, Broad¬ way; Betty Jo Bowles, The Fam¬ ous; Sunny Merrill, Nash’s; Lee Jones, Fields, Jo Ann Cross, Brooks; Joan Condee, Hertel’s; and Grace Nash, Mowry’s. During the intermission boxes of candy were awarded as door prizes to two lucky girls. Lionel Sorocco was featured at the piano playing an Etude by Chopin and a selection from Schumann’s Car¬ nival. Sunny Merrill was chosen Miss PJC, Queen of Fashion by five faculty members who acted as judges. They were Miss Fauline Brown, Miss Betty Krai, Miss Gertrude McDonald, Mr. Leland Green and Mr. Stuart Marsee. Betty Jo Boals and Beverlee An¬ derson were the Queen’s attend¬ ants and honorable mention was given to Marilyn Chatterton and Sally McBride. The Coed Party then adjourned to the mirror pools where refresh¬ ments were served. SEXSON KILLS PLAN FOR PROPOSED AIR TRIP TO SAN DIEGO Parents Protest Against Flight to Bullpup Game as 'Needless Risk of Lives' In reply to hundreds of protests from parents, School Superintendent Dr. John A. Sexson turned thumbs down late last week on ASB plans for a charter plane trip to the San Diego Bullpup game. Many mothers and fathers, Dr. Sexson pointed out, are strongly oposed to such a venture and feel that a trip by air Vol. 40 \ Pasadena Junior College, October 9, 1946 No, 5 Men’s Restrictive Clubs Retain Off-Campus Status Juniors Sport Beanie Emblems To distinguish itself from other classes in school, the Junior Class began distribut¬ ing beanie emblems to class members late last week. Dick Van Anda, junior class president, is of the opinion that such emblems worn by juniors will be indicative of amity and spirit among mem¬ bers of the class. “The emblems, which sport a large numeral ‘48’ with the letters ‘PJC’ down the center are being sold by junior class council members for 30 cents each,” Van Anda said. Administrative Staff Postpones Vote On ASB Decision ; Council Heads Still Hopeful Men’s restrictive clubs retained their off-campus status Monday when the administrative staff moved to delay its vote on the ASB decision. If passed, the ruling will place all but one men’s club on a par with women’s restrictives as a part of campus activi¬ ties under the auspices of the Pasadena school board. So far, the faculty has agreed with ASB representatives on the oft- mooted question with the provision that were an affimative conclusion reached the clubs were not to become officially on campus until after the first triad. Ruled Off in 1942 Because of low grade standards among members, men’s clubs were ruled off campus in 1942. Since the end of the war and with the advent of generally higher scholastic achieve¬ ments, a number of men students have fought steadily to recapture the prestige once enjoyed by men’s clubs. Their efforts were once more delayed Monday when a spokesman from Dean Stong’s office announced that whether or not restrictives were once more to be considered an integral part of PJC was still under discussion. The delay was due to in¬ adequate informational data regarding club constitutions, faculty sources indicated. Of a total of 13 men’s clubs, only one will continue to re¬ main a non-school fraternal organization. If the new ruling is passed, it will make a total of 24 men’s and women’s restric¬ tives on the PJC campus. The administrative staff that will decide the matter in¬ cludes Dr. J. W. Harbeson, W. B. Langsdorf, J. A. Ander¬ son, Catherine Robbins, Audre Stong, Ida Hawes and II. C. Borncamp. AMS Luncheon Successful Despite Rowdy Outbursts In spite of a flurry of rowdyism in the form of a paper- wad fight and the booing of a faculty member, the largest Red and White luncheon in the history of PJC turned out as a huge success last Friday. would be an unnecessary risk of lives. “Pasadena schools will not sanction students flying to sports events,” he said. Expressing regrets over the rul¬ ing, Dr. Sexson emphasized the fact that the school could not be liable in event of a catastro¬ phe. “I sincerely hope some other practicable and more acceptable scheme may be worked out,” he asserted. Goedhard Acts As a substitute means of travel, railroad accommodations were in¬ vestigated yesterday by Neil Goedhard, ASB president. A spec¬ ial train, gaily decorated with red and white streamers will hold almost as much fascination for the untraveled sports fan as a trip by air, Goedhard declared. If possible, he hopes to make arrangements with the Santa Fe Railroad company for a train that will leave Pasadena and run straight through to San Diego. At least 1500 students it is esti¬ mated, will make the trip south November 25. An Ill Wind It was termed an “ill wind” that carried rumors of the plane trip proposal to the ears of nat¬ urally excitable parents. On the day after the information leaked out, school board offices were del¬ uged with telephone calls pro¬ testing the measure. One mother however, was less concerned over her offspring’s air-minded tenden¬ cies. Said she: “From what I understand about auto accident statistics, I’d feel safer with my daughter 10,- 000 feet off the ground!” Convocation First of College Year Coming Friday Beginning promptly at 8:50 a. m., the first convocation of the school year will be held on Fri¬ day, October 11, during the reg¬ ular assembly period. Dr. J. A. Sexson, superintendent of schools will be the speaker. Attendance at convocations is compulsory on the part of all classes excused for this purpose. According to a faculty bulletin received today, the following nine o’clock classes will be excused for the assembly: art, business, engineering, language, life sci¬ ence, mathematics, military sci¬ ence, music, gym, physical sci¬ ence and study. VARSITY PREPARED FOR OGDEN JAUNT Team Rated as Underdog In Clash With Weber Coach Tom Mallory’s badly shaken gridsters pointing for their opening win in four starts, entrain tomorrow morning at 8:00 for Ogden, Utah, to battle the formidable Weber College Wildcats. 40 Strong A squad of 40 strong is expect¬ ed to make the trip. As original¬ ly planned the gridders will ar¬ rive at Ogden at 8:00 Friday morning, leave the following day at the same hour, and arrive home in Pasadena Sunday morn¬ ing. The formidable Wildcats have always been a tough foe to down and this year’s edition is expect¬ ed to be no exception. Bolstered by the return of many former standouts, the two year college must definitely be rated the fav¬ orite. Honors even The honors are evenly distrib¬ uted with a victory for each school; thus, Friday night’s tus¬ sle will be the rubber in a con¬ tinuance of the series delayed by the recent conflict since 1940. In 1939 Weber snapped a twen¬ ty game win streak by lucking through a highly disputed 7-6 vic¬ tory. The Pasadena baekfleld suf¬ fered a mental lapse allowing the second half kickoff to be recover¬ ed in the end zone by an alert Wildcat lineman. The Bulldogs thought it was automatically a touchback and that the ball would be brought out to the 20 yard line. Instead it was ruled a touch¬ down and the ensuing conversion proved the margin of victory. Chuck Byram passed to Keith Palmer for the Bulldog score, but Jake Leicht’s attempted conver¬ sion was wild. Revenge Pasadena gained revenge the next year when Leicht led the Red and White to a hard fought 12-0 triumph. Bill Holden bucked over from a short ways out cli¬ maxing a drive the entire length of the field. Leicht passed to Shel- hammer for the final Bulldog touchdown. REPUBLICANS LEAD IN STUDENT POLL Opinion Poll Indicates Student Political Leanings According to a cross-section polling of PJC students this week 45 per cent were found to be in favor of the Republican party while the Democrats trailed witli 33 per cent. The other 22 per cent are either non-partisan or prefer other parties. In the question concerning the United States foreign policy, the groups were almost evenly divid¬ ed; but they agree with an over¬ whelming majority that there are adequate opportunities for parti¬ cipation in student government on campus. The results of the questions are as follows: 1. Q: Do you favor the United States foreign policy in Europe dealing with occupied countries? Answer: Yes — 43 percent; No — 44 percent; No opinion — 13 per cent. 2. Q: Do you think that there are adequate opportunities for all students to participate in student government activities? Answer: Yes — 61 percent; No — 27 per cent No opinion — 13 per cent. 3. Q: Which political party do you prefer? Answer: Republican — 45 per cent; Democrat — 33 per cent; No opinion — 22 percent. In all questions, the majority of those in favor were veterans, and most of the opposition came from the lower division who are not as well informed, according to Roger Stewart, who is conduct¬ ing the poll. Sam Hayes, well-known sports announcer and news-analyst, pro¬ vided plenty of laughs for the occasion in his role of master of ceremonies. He introduced midget driver Sam Hanks, Var¬ sity grid coach Tom Mallory and Bullpup mentor Newt Stark, who gave brief talks on Pasadena foot¬ ball prospects in the Rose Bowl. Hayes himself presented his na¬ tion-wide football forecast and summed up possible conference winners throughout the country. The paper hurling episode which began when pranksters started tossing sandwich wrap¬ pers at one another was describ¬ ed by onlookers as an “unfortun¬ ate display of adolescence.” Or¬ der was restored by the Lancers with the aid of a loud speaker announcement. AMS president, Bill Schubert, was well pleased with the overall results of the luncheon, however. All tickets were sold out and the tables in the girl’s gymnasium were filled to capacity. In the ticket-selling contest among the women’s restrictive clubs, Veda came out on top. Members of the club will be given tickets to the midget auto races.