Pasadena Chronicle, September 20, 1929

Volume XXI Pasadena, California, Friday, September 20, 1929 Number 1 Associated Student Body Officers BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES Eric Strutt _ - - - President Isabel McLain _ - A. W. S. Representative Ralph Black _ - A. M. S. Representative Glenn Reed _ - Senior Representative Ellsworth Vines _ - Junior Representative- Gilbert Hig'by_— . . - Sophomore Representative Jane Desenberg _ - Clerk CABINET Geraldine Anderson.... - Secretary of Oral Arts Gloria Gartz _ _ - Secretary of Activities Watson Endicott— . . - Secretary of Finance Jack Plotkin _ - Secretary of Records Eunice Elton... . . - - Secretary of Publications Miles Kemper _ - Secretary of Athletics Faculty Committees Will Supervise Classes and Varied College Activities - Board of Representatives Appoint Publication Heads After Three Day Session - + - Arnold Huss Edits the “Campus” With Gloria Casperson as, Associate Editor and Aaron Rothenberg' Business Manager MAGAZINE TO BE ISSUElToNCE EACH SEMESTER - - Herbert Harris Appointed Editor-in-Chief; Geraldine Ander¬ son Takes on New Duties as Secretary of Oral Arts; Gloria Gartz Appointed. Secretary of Activities - - Appointing Arnold Huss editor of the Pasadena Campus, Gloria Casperson associate editor, the board of representa¬ tives met three days this week. Aaron Rothenberg was made business manager of the TORTURE OF FROSH WILL BEGIN MON. — ♦ — Polishing- Steps and Trophies ; Cutting Lawn With Shears, to Teach Frosh His Place FIELD DAyHs FRIDAY - ♦ - Tug-of-War, Special Events, to Decide Supremacy of Lower Classmen Scrubbing- the steps of the Hor¬ ace Mann building', cleaning the college trophies, mowing the lawn with scissors and scrubbing their faces will be among the stunts which the freshmen will perform at the request of upper classmen during Frosh Week, which starts Monday morning. The freshmen will be initiated in groups, each group consisting of the members of one of the eleventh year orienta¬ tion classes. Rules for the initiation will be enforced by the senior council. Each group of freshmen will be super¬ vised by a committee of upper classmen. The stunts will be done during lunch periods through the week, on the front steps of the Horace Mann building. Frosh Week will culminate Fri¬ day with a field day on Horrell field, mong the events of the day will be a tug-of-war, tie-up and other contests between the fresh¬ man and sophomore classes. FRESHMEN RULES 1. Every freshman of Pasa¬ dena junior college shall wear upon his head a green beanie. 2. To designate their utter servitude all women shall wear green hair ribbons. 3. No member of the insignif¬ icant class of 1933 at any time shall be allowed to trespass or inhabit the sacred steps of the Horace Mann building. 4. Every freshman when speaking to upper classmen shall address them as “sir” or “madam”. 5. No member of this class shall be found engaged in the disastrous occupation of idly conversing with a member of the opposite sex on the campus between the hours of 8 a. m. and 3:30 p. m. 6. No freshman shall at any time be seen upon the campus of P. J. C. wearing corduroy trousers. 7. Every freshman shall be required to carry a bulletin. 8. An upper classman may at any time demand a freshman of his own sex to exhibit his knowl¬ edge of the school songs by re¬ questing the said freshman to render any selection so desired. Mental-Educational Survey Test on Oct.2 California junior college mental- educational survey test will be given to all P. J. C. students Octo¬ ber 2. This test in no way affects the grade or standing of the indi¬ vidual, but is presented so that the result may be compared with other junior colleges. Both upper and lower divisions will be tested on the questionnaire to make it possible for P. J. C. to rate with other colleges. The fee of the student only partly covers the actual cost of the test material. College sudents are required to pay $5 for the same test. The survey test is now being given in forty other schools. - f - - SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED BY SEPT. 25 - - ♦ - C. S. F. and Alpha applications must be filed by Friday, Septem¬ ber 27, in 116-C. Honor students transferring from other chapters should see Miss Katherine Loly as soon as possible. Faculty committees were ap¬ pointed for the purpose of advising and supervising classes, assemb¬ lies, activities, and organizations. On each committee, the principal is, ex-officio, a member of that group. The following is a list of the committees composed of faculty members: Freshman Class — L. W. Hat- tdrsley, chairman; W. D. Leech, Marguerite K. Prince, Dr. Gertrude Sanford, Margaret Stason. Sophomore Class — Mary Eliza¬ beth Davis, chairman; Paul E. Bil- leter, Eleanor N. Corcoran, Amy Grau Miller, Hubert H. Parker. Junior Class — • Helen M. Stone, chairman ; Clinton 0. Bay, Gladys M. Lee, Martin L. Pearson, Eliza¬ beth T. Richards. Senior Class — Katherine J. Ke- naga, chairman; Margaret Baker, Dr. Max W. de Laubenfels, Nettie E. Denning, F. Grace Webster. Assembly — Muriel Dana Emer¬ son, chairman; Dorothy Dixon, Glenn L. Lembke, secretary of oral Used Books on Sale at Store — ♦ — “If you have any second-hand text-books to .sell, please bring them to the bookstore as soon as possible,” urges Mrs. Bishop of the bookstore department. “Now is the time that we are selling the books, and if you will bring them in promptly we can dispose of them to students who need them. The college bookstore is operated sole¬ ly for the convenience and service of students, and we need your co¬ operation.” The purpose of the bookstore is to enable the students to purchase school supplies which are uniform at the most reasonable rates poss¬ ible, and to provide an opportunity for actual selling experience to students of the Department of Commerce. Various supplies are handled by the store, ranging from text-books, both new and second¬ hand, for every course in the col¬ lege curriculum, to candy bars and chewing-gum. Some new school stationary is on display in the case, which will be of interest to new students, while bulldogs ornam¬ enting red and white sofa pillows stand guard over the bookshelves. The bookstore is located in the basement of C building, in the hall which is reached through the east end of the cafeteria. - — * - SOPH CLASS CALLS IMPORTANT SESSION - ♦ - All twelfth year students are ex¬ pected to attend the first impor¬ tant meeting of the sophomore class on Monday morning, club period, in the Calvary Baptist church. This meeting starts off the sophomore work for the year with two important problems. Plans for this year’s program and the class colors to be chosen will be discussed. arts, two students to be selected by student body board of repre¬ sentatives. The president of the student body is an ex-officio mem¬ ber of this committee.) Advisors to Assembly Committee — Elizabeth E. Keppie, Katherine Kester, Lula C. Parmley, Irene Sage Peters. Book Store — Henry I. Weitzel, Continued on Page 3 Dr. Sait Accepts Scripps Position — -t — Dr. Euna Sait, former member of the social science department, has accepted a half-time teaching position at Scripps college. She was a member of the department for the past four years, and taught philosophy and psychology. “Dr. Sait has a fine cosmopoli¬ tan background. She was one of our most interesting teachers,” said Mr. Roscoe Ashley, head of the social science department. Her father was a Scottish min¬ ister who lived in Russia and Ger¬ many. Later she went to London where she studied. She worked in the laboratory of Ernest Haecker, noted British scientist. Coming to America, she took her Ph.D. de¬ gree at Columbia under John Dewey, famous American philoso¬ pher. She also worked with him. About ten years ago she came to Berkeley with her husband, who is a professor of political science at Pomona. Later she came to Pas¬ adena. Dr. Gertrude Sanford is taking Dr. Sait’s position here. Before coming to Pasadena, Dr. Sanford taught as an associate professor at Berkeley. She is a graduate of the University of Nebraska, and received her Ph.D. degree in phil¬ osophy at Berkeley. - ♦ - YWCA to Welcome New Students Thurs. — t— All women faculty and students are cordially invited to attend the first welcome tea to be given by the Y. W. C. A., Thursday, Sep¬ tember 26, on the Bleeker House lawn, according to Eunice Elton, president of the association. This year the former joint re¬ ception with the Y. M. C. A. has been done away with in favor of the tea, which will be the first proj¬ ect of this year to be sponsored by the Y. W. Musical numbers by noted J. C. students will comprise most of the program. Short talks by Miss Ida E. Hawes, advisory member of the Y. W. board; Miss Louise Gibson, Y. W. secretary; and Eunice Elton will explain the Y. W., and em¬ phasize its place in the life of the student. Myrta Olmstead, social chair¬ man, is planning the affair. As her assistants she will have Doris Johnson in charge of refreshments, while Lois Greenley is arranging the music. Japanese Dancer Assembly Feature — ^ — A program introducing . assem¬ blies to the students of the junior college was given this morning, featuring' Japanese dancing. Eric Strutt, student body president, wel¬ comed the new students. Mr. Har- beson gave a short address. His interest in students and in school affairs is uppermost in his mind, as shown by his words to the stu¬ dents. The remainder of the program was given through the kindness of Michio Ito, internationally known Japanese dancer. He was assisted by Dorothy Wagner, Beatrix Baird, and Mrs. Ito. Mr. Ito impersonated a Chinese actor, after which Mrs. Ito offered “The Little Shepherdess.” The four members of the group combined th,eir talents in “Arabesque” by | Dubussy, and Mr. Ito gave a solo dance. Mr. Ito studied in Dresden, Ger¬ many, several years, later winning the distinction of being one of the most artistic dancers in the world. He came to New York and later to California to visit. He has de¬ cided to remain here. Gloria Gartz, secretary of activi¬ ties, and chairman of the assembly committee, has begun her work with her assistants, Mary Louise Shea and Jack Layng. Her faculty helpers are Miss Muriel Emerson, Miss Dorothy Dixon, and Glenn Lembke. Exclusive Right to Sell Food on Campus Given - 4 - Exclusive right to sell all foods at all times on the College campus has been given to the Pasadena Cafeteria Association by the Board of Education. Any organization wishing to sell any food at any time must make a written applica¬ tion to Mrs. Kellogg, who will present it to the Cafeteria Board for permission or rejection. Permits granted last year will not hold over to this year. - - ♦ - HoldRoseBowl Pageant Tonite — ♦ — Pasadena celebrates the turning- on of -the new $100,000 lights in the Rose Bowl by a Pageant of Lights to be given tonight at 7: 30^ o’clock in the Rose Bowl. The event is of consequence because the lights will open a new era of night foot¬ ball games and other affairs. Harlan Hall, chairman of the Rose Parade committee, is in charge of the pageant. Mr. Hall and his assistant, Mrs. Helen Gir- vin, are putting on the affair to partly pay for the cost of install¬ ing the new lights. The Los Angeles Symphony or¬ chestra will furnish the music. Michio Ito, internationally famed dancer, with his assistants will head the dancing. Fifty dancers from Hollywood and Beverly Hills will be under Mr. Ito’s direction, as will a large group of dancers from the Pasadena schools. These Pasadena girls have been working two and three nights every week for two months, and they will ably assist Mr. Ito. Mrs. С. C. Blauvelt’s Women’s Choruses and Mr. John Henry Lyons’ Boys’ Choir will furnish the singing. The general admission is fifty cents. - ♦ - SUBJECT “A” ENGLISH EXAMINATIONS OVER - f — There will be no more subect “A” English examinations given this semester, according to Murray Hill, head of the department of English. Students who failed to take the one given Wednesday before last will have to enroll in D-l English, including those of the C group. Charles Coburn Speaks in Guild Assembly ■ — ♦ — Charles Colburn, distinguished New York actor, was presented to the student body by the Players Guild. Mr. Colburnis now playing in the “Plutocrat” -at the Pasadena Community Playhouse and will re¬ turn to New York when the run is over in the local house. Mi'. Colburn addressed his re¬ marks to those students who are especially interested in drama. Among other things he said: “The theatre is a state of mind and not this, which explains the so-called artistic temperament. Actors Well Liked “Theatre atmosphere depends upon the intelligence of the -audi¬ ence, and in this way there is a leveling of intelligence. The actor feels his audience and in so doing teaches his audience how to feel. This is helped by the play itself. The play must be written to be understood or it would not function. The better type of play will release the actor’s emotions i and give him full swing in his lines. “The sordid low mind wants and demands cheap amusement and this is fullfilled by some of the old Melodrama. The ridiculous and artificial types especially. Motion pictures tell the story easily and it doesn’t require a great knowledge of life to understand this type of drama. That explains the popular¬ ity. “Everybody likes actors. Not the individual, to be sure, but -the char¬ acter portrayed as every one is a hero or heroine and always pull¬ ing for them. The stronger the heavy (villian) role is played the weaker the hero.” In closing Mr. Colburn remark¬ ed, “Actors must go where their in¬ telligence is reflected. I intimate drama must be played in a small theatre. The biggest factor in the popularity of a show depends upon the mentality and desires of the audience; but don’t forget when you .really want something you must pay for it. - ♦ - Pattee Praises Students Work — A— “Owing to the capability of each student to accurately plan and carry out his program, the newly introduced system of counseling and programing has worked out successfully,” says Howard Pattee, dean of personnel. ‘'Each individual is to be highly commended on his ability to draw up and arrange hi-s program. The result is gratifying to those of us who could not fore¬ see the outcome of such a scheme. “Compared to the vast majority there have been very little difficul¬ ties involved in the programing. As this tends to make the student more independent and enables him to take the subjects most suited to him and the instructors he desires, it is a great success. “We of the administration are highly gratified and pleased at the result of students’ programing. We are sure it is a forerunner of the great independence which P. J. C. students are providing themselves for the future.” year book. As head of publicity, Douglas McMann will act under Eunice El¬ ton, secretary о f publications. Ruth Pfeifer will succeed the for¬ mer editor of the Mad Dog. A literary magazine wil be put out once a semester containing poems and prose by the English classes. Miss Edna Goodhew will take responsibilities as faculty ad¬ visor and confer with Herbert Har¬ ris as editor to choose the acting staff. The appointment of Geraldine Anderson as secretary of activities has been rescinded and the office of secretary of oral arts has been given to her. Gloria Gartz will take up Geraldine’s former duties. She will have two assistants; Jack Layng and Mary Louise Shea. Jimmy Scott, the new chief jus¬ tice will also be head of the pep commission; Bud Miller will be yell king. Leslie Haight is assoc¬ iate justice. The various editors of publica¬ tions will present a list of thier future staffs to the board of rep¬ resentatives for approval. AWS Officers Installed Wed. • — ♦ - Officers of the Associated Wom¬ en Students of P. J. C. were for¬ mally installed at a meeting of the women of the school held in the assembly hall during the club per¬ iod Wednesday morning. John A. Sexson, superintendent of schools, was present and officiated at the installation. Those who took the oath of office before the women students were as follows: President, Isabel McLain; vice-presidents, Fannie Arnold and Louise Norton; secretary, Ruth Bid-well; and treasurer, Harriet Nickel. The officers for the -present school year were elected before the close of school last semester, with the exception of the treasurer, who was elected at the opening of this school year. The purpose of the A. W. S. organization is to take charge of all women students’ so¬ cial affairs. Each year a number of parties and entertainments -are given for the purpose of bringing the women of the school into closer touch, and promoting school spirit. A meeting of the men students called for the purpose of electing officers for the A. M. S. was post¬ poned indefinitely on Wednesday morning. - - > - Green Beanies And Ribbons Imperative For Frosh Mon. — i ►— You’ve got to have them! What? Green beanies, hair ribbons, and bulletins. If you don’t, the mighty wrath of the upper classmen will come down upon the squi-bbering freshmen and crush them to par¬ ticles. Such is the law as laid down by the upper classmen. The traditional week is to start with the ringing of the first bell Mon¬ day morning. Beanies may be ob¬ tained at the bookstore, and bul¬ letins at the Chronicle office.