PCC Courier, April 01, 1977

—Courier Photo by Blake Sell IN REMEMBRANCE— Flag raising ceremonies were held yesterday morning in front of E Building to honor U.S. soldiers missing in action. Organized by the campus Veterans Office, representatives from each branch of the service were present in the color guard. The flag was flown half-mast for the remainder of the day. Additional Parking Possible Property Purchase Sought By Maria Leon Staff Writer A study on the proposal to buy the property located at the northeastern side of the campus, occupied by Bob’s, ARA, an auto supply and service shop, and a shoe repair shop, was reported to the Board of Trustees by Dr. Charles F. Miller, vice-president of business A flag ceremony to honor U.S. soldiers missing in action was held in front of E Building yesterday morning. The ceremony was organized by the campus Veterans Office. Represen¬ tatives from the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force participated in the program. Father Paul Menke, campus chaplain, made the invocation. The special flag, which was flown half-mast for the remainder of the day, service last week. Dr. Miller informed the Board that Bob's management is considering a move soon to a new site, leaving the property available for purchase. The property leased by ARA and the shoe repair shop are owned by the Cobb family, who told PCC they would be agreeable to negotiate its purchase. was presented to college veterans by Congressman Carlos Moorehead. The flag had been raised on the Capitol Building last October 28 in behalf of PCC veterans, explained Sara La Riviere, veterans service represen¬ tative. “The ceremony is not only a tribute to the missing soldiers, but also to all those who died during the war. The war is over, bur veterans should never be forgotten . . . They served our country,” said Ms. La Riviere. The leases will expire December 31, 1979. Bob’s property contains 15,500 square feet and the Cobbs, an ad¬ ditional 23,142 square feet. The acquisition of both properties would produce an additional 115 standard or 145 compact car spaces. An alternative to the use of the property would be to keep Bob’s building as a college facility and convert the Cobb’s property to parking space. Parking modifications will also provide an additional eight parking spaces south of the Men’s Gym for use by staff and faculty members. Ac¬ cording to Leonard Knapp, director of maintenance and operations, the work will be finished by May. Dr. Miller said that recent talks with the Assistant City Manager and two members for the Planning Com¬ mission resulted in a third alternative for the use of the property. The city would be interested in ex¬ changing 30 feet along Bonnie Street, between Colorado Boulevard and Francisca Street, for South Sierra Bonita and Francisca Streets. The space would be used by the college to extend the parking lot between Francisca Street and Del Mar Boulevard. The city would provide a sidewalk, curb and gutter along the property on Bonnie Street. The cost of both properties has been estimated at $630,000. The study presented by Dr. Miller proposes to cover the expenses with the 2.6 cent present tax rate which is earmarked for "Construction Matching Funds,” directed to cover the expenses of remodeling the D and E Buildings. Dr. Miller said the tax is presently in its third and final year. Continuing the 2.6 cent tax for 1977-78 and levying 2 cent for 1978-79 would meet the expenses need. Leads Found in Student Murder Flag Ceremony Honors MIA 's Mark Jack Jensen, the PCC welding student who burnt to death in his station wagon on campus Marchl5, had spent the evening of his murder with two friends at a local bar and restaurant. According to the student, who requested her name be withheld, both she and Jensen had planned to take a field trip, sponsored by the machine shop, to a machinery exhibit at the Los Angeles Convention Center that Jensen, however, decided he would rather spend the night in Pasadena with some friends. As he took her to the bus, they discussed whether they should go or not. She decided to go, but could not persuade him to go too. Jensen then asked if she wanted to be picked up when she got back from the trip. She said “no,” that she would get a ride home herself. From there, she believes he went back to the bar. Proceeds To Aid in Costume Purchases evening. Ballet Folklorico Benefit Show Scheduled By Sarah Lawrence Staff Writer Traditional Mexican Folklorico dances of death, courtship, religion and revolution will be presented in "Noche Folklorico," a benefir per¬ formance scheduled for tonight in Sexson Auditorium. The show is sponsored by PCC’s "Folklorico de las Rosas” troupe to purchase costumes for Cinco de Mayo and upcoming community per¬ formances. The performance time is 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 at the door. "If our group had costumes we would perform. We only have low funds holding us back. We have a limited amount of hand-made costumes and need at least four complete women's and men’s outfits that represent the different states of Mexico,” said Victor Durazo, choreographer and PCC’s Folklorico director. Each costume will be handmade and will include as many as six to eight pieces, such as shawls, fans, aprons, skirts, slips, hairpieces, hats, sashes and ties. One costume may cost $60 to $100 depending on the materials used. The professional groups from USC, UCLA, Retampago de Celo, El Teatro Danza Mexicana will perform historical dances from Vera Cruz, Jalisco and Nortenos, accompanied by El Mariachi Continental. “Historically, Mexican Folklorico is a combination of Spanish and Indian choreography and costumes,” said Durazo. Durazo has been dancing for seven years, and is presently a member of the UCLA dance troupe. He will per¬ form this evening. “Whatever dancing material I learn, I share with my students at PCC. I bring costumes, and lecture also. This prepares my students to dance on stage, and gives them a broader cultural background of the dances. We are not just entertaining but want to use Folklorico de las Rosas as a vehicle to educate the community,” Durazo said. SONG GIRL PRACTICE Any women interested in trying out for next semester's Song Girl Squad may attend a series of clinics in the Campus Center, to be held April 12, 14, 19 and 21 at 3:30 p.m. Tryouts will be held on April 25. Students must be carrying at least 12 units with a “C” average or better. Contact Sandy Janclaes, pep commissioner or Phillip Simon, pep adviser, in the Campus Center for details. Laser Class Tentatively Added to Fall Technology Curriculum Finalists Selected for В of A Annual Awards By Jim Bradley Staff Writer Four PCC students have advanced to the quarter-finals stage of Bank of America’s annual Community College Monetary Awards competition. The quarter-finalists are William Ried for business, Elizabeth Skandalis in science and engineering, Marina Leslie for social science and humanities, and Caroline Hassett in technical and vocational. Each college division representative entered a group of PCC students and discussed a topic concerning his field of study, except for the business group where personal interviews Were conducted to select a representative. Students were chosen on their performance within their group, on their grade point average and school related activities. Reid said the Business Department asked students general questions pertaining to business. Release Secret Device Ms. Skandalis said the science and engineering group discussed whether a new heat-saving insulation should be kept a secret or be released to the public. She said the announcement would occur at the appropriate time and that heating companies would have to incorporate it into their systems. Ms. Leslie reported the social studies and humanities group debated whether social science or the arts is the best key to the understanding man. She supported social science as the key because it involves more aspects of man. She based her argument on the fact that social science includes sociology, history and anthropology, while the arts “is an elite discipline.” Vocational Art Specialty Ms. Hassett said the technical and vocational group discussed the possibility of specialization in vocational art and whether it would become highly productive. She claimed that specialization can be used in work as well as a hobby. Before entering competition, each partcipating . college conducts a departmental selection to choose a student to represent it in the quarter¬ finals. From there, winning students proceed to the semi-finals and, eventually, to the finals. By Wendy Watson Staff Writer Laser 102, Laser Optics, has been added to the growing list of tentative classes to be offered next fall in laser tech¬ nology. According to Vernon Spaulding, supervisor of oc¬ cupational education, the response has been favorable to Laser 100, Introduction to Laser Technology, which is being offered for the first time this semester. Spaulding indicated that there is great enthusiasm and interest for development of the laser program among physics students and faculty members. He feels the laser program will expand by approximately four classes by next spring. The laser class has been using low power laser-type equipment to conduct laser and holography experiments in the newly converted and refurbished physics lab in E Building. Spaulding said that although approximately $1600 has been spent from vocational funds for new laser equipment, the equipment is not expected to arrive before June. In the near future, he also expects to spend an additional $2500 to provide a pneumatic stable steel table, measuring four feet by eight feet, for holography experimentation. The job market for laser technicians is expanding, according to Spaulding. The demand for highly skilled tech¬ nicians is substantial enough to call for adequate training in this field, according to a survey conducted by Spaulding of 28 major companies in Southern California involved in the use of laser technology. Laser technicians, referred to as Laser -Electro-Optics Technicians (LEOT), require special knowledge and skills in laser and conventional light sources, optics, electro- optical devices and light sensors as they are applied in in¬ struments and equipment. Enrollment in the class consists mainly of students working in the field of electrical engineering or those with a background in chemistry, physics or related fields who wish to upgrade their skills and make a career advancement. Spaulding said he has high hopes that the laser industry will make major contributions of equipment in support of the developing program. Laser technology is rapidly becoming a common practice in today’s industry and lasers are used in various fields such as science technology, surveying, printing, branches of the military, medical surgery and com¬ munications. Organization Concerned With Youth Education "Young Child" Activities Planned Insurance Program Costs Found To Be Competitive Recent analysis and evaluation of all PCC’s insurance protection concluded that the college’s insurance has been placed with “reputable insurance carriers at premium levels which are deemed to be competitive” and "generally includes the types of coverages recommended for similar institutions.” The report did, however, include suggestions according to Art Garr, facilities planner. He said the suggestions have been sent to the school’s brokers to get their reactions, and are being studied by the ad¬ ministration. They will be decided upon individually by the Board of Trustees. According to Garr, the Board will “implement as many suggestions as is prudent.” Another suggestion currently being considered is a risk management Program to help identify and correct insurance risks so that premiums will go down. Other things, like earthquake in¬ surance, are much too expensive to be acquired, Garr said. Quake Authority Alien To Open Lecture Series Dr. Clarence Allen will speak at a geology lecture series beginning April 12 at the PCC Forum. The topic will be “The Effects of Great Earthquakes.” As a leading authority on ear¬ thquakes, Dr. Allen has been ap¬ pointed to many international advisory groups. His research publications include Physiography to Active Faults Sesimicity and Geologic Structure Tectonics of Regional Fault Systems Geologic Hazards and Governmental Policy; and Earthquake Prediction. By Kathy Prohs Opinion Editor The national “Week of the Young Child” is the first week in April. Since it falls during PCC’s spring vacation, many of PCC’s parent education classes celebrated it this week. The purpose of the week is to em¬ phasize the importance of develop¬ ment of young children. As a special highlight of the week, today has been designated as the “Day of the Young Child.” Pasadena preschools and children’s centers are having open houses today. A display of children ’s art will be in the Children’s Story-Hour Room the first week of April at the Pasadena Public Library, 285 E. Walnut St. The Caltech Child Development Center will have open house Wednesday, April 6, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. “The Week of the Young Child” is sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). The NAEYC is a 28,000-member organization consisting of persons involved in teaching or caring for young children from birth to age eight. Pauline Crabb, liaison chairperson of the Foothill chapter of the Southern California Association for the Education of Young Children and parent education coordinator for PCC’s Office of Extended Campus Programs, is actively concerned with the development of young children. She states that research “is showing the importance of the early years of child development.” She also points out that Burton White stresses this in his book, “The First Three Years of Life.” Children Are Future Mrs. Crabb believes that “children are our future. Anything we can do in their behalf will help create a better world for all.” She emphasizes that it is imperative to make the early years of a child’s life a profitable learning experience. She says that education of children should begin early and that efforts 4. *- m x BEST DAY OF THE YEAR— Nancy Glennings takes time to play with her daughter Heather during the “Week of the Young Child." This week was designated as a special week for children across the nation with today the "Day of the Young Child.” —Courier Photo by Sarah Lawrence At 2:56 a. m., Jensen was found dead in his burning car in the same place that the bus had picked up the students to take them to the Convention Center. Pasadena Police Sgt. McCrahee said they are still investigating the case. They have leads to follow and suspects, but not the proof necessary for the arrests. He also said that the investigation has been delayed because of another homicide in¬ vestigation. MURDERED STUDENT— Alan Armstrong took this photograph of Mark Jack Jensen at the Johnston Pump Co. in Glendora on a machine shop field trip. Mr. Jensen was killed when his car was doused with a flammable liquid and ignited. for Today parents make to enrich and enhance their children’s lives do a tremendous amount of good. She points out that even though PCC is a college, it is very involved in child development and sponsors three projects for their development. PCC sponsors the Children’s House at 1496 N. Lake Ave. in Pasadena. Children’s House cares for the children of parents who are taking high school credit, vocational or adult basic education classes at the Community Adult Training Center. The college offers courses in early childhood education. It also sponsors parent education classes through the Office of Extended Campus Programs. Observe Children Parents come to there classes and observe their children as they play with other children and toys. The parents also participate with their children in activities and record their behavior. Later, in group discussions with other parents, they analyze their children’s actions and reactions to other children. There are, according to Mrs. Crabb, four main reasons for the limited size of the classes: Parents often cannot take time from their jobs to attend the classes since they are generally held in the daytime. Many children are already in nursery schools or day-care centers and their parents do not bring them to the classes. Fewer children are being born. Also, many women are waiting more years before they begin to have children. The average age at the center is 31.