PCC Courier, April 20, 1973

'Write On' Declared Writer's Week Theme —Courier Photo by Mark Rohr WRITE ON — PCC’s nineteenth annual Writers’ Week, April 23 through 26, will feature professional writers discussing Gothic novels, children’s books, sports, religious press and other topics. Helen Hinckley Jones, chairman of the event, encourages students to take advantage of this once-a-year conference. Mrs. Jones, who teaches short story writing at PCC, has been involved in Writers’ Week since its inception 19 years ago. By Toni Ishikawa Staff Writer “Write On!’’ is the theme of the “Nineteenth Annual Writers’ Week,” April 23 through 26, sponsored by PCC. Speakers are scheduled on campus at 9:30 a. m., 10:30 a. m., and again at 7:30 p.m. in Harbeson Hall. Daily at 2 p.m. speakers will also be presented at Holliston United Methodist Church, 1305 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. On Monday, April 23, Helen Hinckley Jones, general chairman of the event, will speak at 9:30 a.m. on “Do You Really Want to Write?” Mrs. Jones writes novels and biographies for the young as well as adults. Norman B. Rohrer, director of the Christian Writers’ Guild, will discuss “Writing for the Flourishing Religious Market” at 10:30 a.m. The California Writers’ Guild Work¬ shop, “Finding Your Markets,” is scheduled for 2 p .m . at the church . Eve Bunting, chairman of the group, has two published books. Harriette Abels is a writer of mysteries and poetry for children and adults. Terry Dunnahoo has three biographies of famous women published and Mary Sullivan is the author of four books. The Publishers’ Panel at 7:30 p.m. will present Lois Curley, executive editor of “Gospel Light Press,” speaking on “The Religious Press;” Donald Shepard, co-owner of the Don Shepard Literary Agency, discussing “The Manuscripts Editors Are Looking For;” and Robert M. Brown, representing the Petersen Publishing Co. with “Wheels.” Tuesday, April 24, at 9:30 a.m., Mrs. Jones will ask “Why Don’t You Write?” Dorothy Dowdell, author of Gothic novels and non-fiction for young readers, will discuss “Let’s Take the Mystery out of Writing Gothics” at 10:30 a.m. The California Writers’ Guild Fic¬ tion Workshop is at 2 p.m. at the church. Those speaking are Merrill Joan Gerber, who has been published in Redbook Magazine more than 20 times; Lael Littke, published in Ladies Home Journal; Gail Van Achtoven, who sells regularly to science fiction magazines; and Ruth Wiseman, who has written three young adult romances. Wilfred Brown, formerly with the American Broadcasting Co., will relate his “Forty-Four Years in Journalism” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, Mrs. Jones will present “Be a Self-Starter” at 9:30 a.m. Bernice Ames, who has written three books and poetry in magazines, will discuss “Lyric Poetry” at 10:30 a.m. The Writers’ Guild Juvenile Workshop will meet a 2 p.m. at the church with Eve Begley, author of five picture books and one historical novel. Also present will be Jane Murray, published in “Argosy” and “Boys’ Life;” Gray Johnson Poole, author of 30 non-fiction children’s books, and Florence White, who will have a biography of Cesar Chavez published soon. The Juvenile Panel at 7:30 p.m. will present “Writing for Children and Young People.” Adrienne Jones’ “Another Place, Another Spring” won the Notable Book Award of the Southern California Council on Literature for Children and Young People. Gloria Miklowitz has written for young children and teenagers. Theodore Taylor, involved in motion picture editing and producing, has also written for children and adults. Thursday, April 26, is the last day of Writers’ Week. Mrs. Jones will present “Why Write On?” at 9:30 a.m. Arnold Hano will discuss “The World Is Your Beat” at 10:30 a.m. He has been published in most major magazines. The California Writers’ Guild Non- Fiction Workshop at 2 p.m. at the church will present Kay Haugaard, writer of fiction and non-fiction; Marion Dix, writer for radio and motion pictures; Jim Gabrielson, author of “Hooky Cop;” and Lenore Ross, writer of Jewish culture and tradition. Margaret L. Witt will present “Write On: The Novel” at 7:30 p.m. She has written plays, television scripts and film collaborations. Books by many of the authors will be available for autographing. PCC CouXi&t PCC Captures Speech Honors VOL. 35, NO. 23 Pasadena City College, Pasadena, California APRIL 20, 1973 Agnes Leung To Head New Publication Staff The PCC Readers’ Theater group took first place at the Inland Forensic Association Tournament at El Camino College. The winning team included Millie Crisp, Pat Love and Tom Carter, who chose “Who’s Got His Own,” by Ron Milner, as their competing selection. Agnes Leung, a foreign student from Hong Kong, has been selected editor- in-chief of the Courier for the fall semester of 1973. Miss Leung will bring two semesters of experience to her new job. She was assignment editor in the fall semester of 1972 and is presently managing editor of the Courier. AGNES LEUNG EMPLOYEE DIES Miss Marguerite Wilson, a dedicated employee at PCC for 21 years, died Saturday, April 14 in an automobile accident. Miss Wilson, a resident of Pasadena, worked as a clerk in the Extended Day office. A memorial service will be held after Easter. A specific time is to be announced. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that contributions be made to the Cancer Society. ASB Board Gives Money for Events As long as the money lasts, Pasadena City College students will get to enjoy a wide range of spring activities, including such things as the Omicron Mu Delta Carnival, MECHA’s Cinco de Mayo celebration, the United Native Americans’ Pow- Wow, several movies and a rock concert. These activities received the support of the Associated Student Body Board in its weekly meeting last Thursday. The board, which has a total available budget of $4576, granted more than $1600 and loaned an ad¬ ditional $1150 to support the various campus organizations that planned the spring activities. The largest grant was obtained by MECHA, the Chicano student organization, to help pay for the cost of its Cinco de Mayo celebration. The entire student body is invited to the event, with any profits to be used for scholarships and book loans for needy Chicano students. MECHA also received a $750 loan. Other groups that received money were OMD, getting a $250 loan and a matching grant; United Native Americans, who netted a $100 grant and a $150 loan; and the ASB, which was alotted $513.50 for a movie night and a rock concert. Pam Beerer will be the news editor for the fall semester. She has worked on the Aspect and Focus magazines and has gaken several photo classes here at PCC. Miss Leung has already chosen most of her editorial staff. Tom Schrader will be the managing editor, the number two post on the staff. As a staff writer and, presently, as assistant managing editor, Schrader has proven his abilities as a journalist. The job includes some writing and also page composition. The job of fine arts editor will go to Marlene Jennings. Miss Jennings was a staff writer on the Courier in the fall semester of 1972 and is presently on the staff of Aspect and Focus magazines. A newcomer to the staff, Bill Spangenberg, will be the new sports editor. His assistant will be Larry Dunton who is presently a sports writer. Political columnists will be Dave Rust and Bernie Horner. Rust is a staff writer and has begun writing a legislative column this semester. Miss Horner has taken several classes in the Journalism Division but has never been a member of the Courier staff. Karen Vogel, this semester’s fine arts editor, will take over as business manager in the fall. She has assisted the present business manager with billing and ad layouts. Two Columnists from Times' Highlight Forum Art Seidenbaum and Charles D. Champlin, noted Los Angeles Times writers, will be featured at next week’s “Last Tuesday Forum,” in the Little Theater, C130, at noon. Seidenbaum, in addition to being a columnist for the Times, is the West Coast bureau chief and contributing editor for Saturday Evening Post, and moderator representing the Times on KCET Community Television. He defines the whole living ex¬ perience in Los Angeles — the politics, problems, jobs and sociological style that set this city apart— as his “chore and obsession.” Seidenbaum once described his job as the privilege of running barefoot through dozens of fields with the chance to stop, sit and type a few words about tomorrow. Freelance writing by Seidenbaum has been published in “Esquire,” “McCall’s,” “Los Angeles Magazine” and others. His “West Magazine” series on California colleges was ex¬ panded into a book, “Confrontation on Campus.” Champlin is the Times en¬ tertainment editor and principal film critic. His experience includes Time London bureau, art correspondent; “Life” assistant editor, New York and “Time-Life” Denver bureau. He wrote the first major American stories on such British stars as Julie Christie, Tom Courtenay, Peter O’Toole, Sean Connery and the Beatles. Currently he writes a column three or four times weekly, principally about films, filmmakers, film personalities and the lively arts. ASB Shows Flicks • The Yellow Submarine” starring the Beatles, and “The Music Box” with Laurel and Hardy, will be presented by the ASB tom morrow night in Sexson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Admission to this fund-raising event is $1. FEELING IN MOTION — Paula Spiteri, Dana Stevens and Marion Dubinsky, members of the coming Orchesis Dance Concert, practice spon¬ taneous but coordinated movement for “The Warp and the Woof.” The joy of dance and the individual feelings of the dancers will provide the essence of the program. Dance therapy, a new trend in psy¬ chological circles, is part of the basis for this type of modern dance, enhanced by the skill of PCC’s Orchesis performers. Orchesis Modern Dance Concert Interweaves Style, Personality Members of the Orchesis Modern Dance Club and the Modern Dance Production Workshop are giving a dance concert in Sexson Auditorium on Thursday, April 26 at noon and again on Friday, April 27 at 8:30 p.m. Entitled “The Warp and the Woof,” the concert will combine the dancing, choreographing, and costuming abilities of the 50 men and women taking part in the production. “The Warp and the Woof” is the symbol for the fabric of life and the interweaving of people, the personali¬ ties, styles and ideas of the many contributing student artists. Its basis lies in new developments in the field of psychotherapy. Psychotherapists are beginning to explore people’s random inner move¬ ments as clues to personality, metabolism, choices and beliefs. The deep-down feelings, a great part of the person’s inner life, are revealed by free form movement. The dancer artist knows that the ability to free the body and let it move in its own way gives an indication of the “real” person. Adele Tingey, professor of physical education, modern dance teacher of the production class and adviser of the Orchesis Club, says that the college is getting more skilled dancers. “Also, this type of production gives these people a real chance to show their leadership ability and direct their own theater ideas,” she says. Dancing is a joyful way of ex¬ pressing life. For those who can do it, it is a wonderfully free way of expressing self. Members of the production class have interwoven their choreographic abilities and produced an dance called “Macrame.” abstract Choreographers are Karen Vorster, Dana Stevens, Alice Sarkissian, Peggy Reed, .Mae Sue Ibeas, Jan Ellen Jones, Rochelle Von Allmen and Paula Spiteri. He has written articles for the “New York Herald-Tribune,” “Charm,” “Duke,” “Playboy,” “Los Angeles Magazine,” “Saturday Review,” and “McCall’s.” The “Last Tuesday Forum” is sponsored by Theta Rho Pi, forensic club. Admission is free. At the state championship at Orange Coast College April 6, 7 and 8, PCC took another set of awards. In the Oral Interpretation category, Pat Love’s speech on “Women” landed her in first place, closely followed by Miss Crisp’s third place winner on “Hate and Love.” Don Applegate placed seventh in the Expository division with “The First Stratospheric Balloon Flight,” and Readers’ Theater took third place in their category. The National Forensics Cham¬ pionship Tournament will be held in Gatlinburg, Tenn., April 16 through 21. PCC’s contestants of last year walked away with some of the highest awards. For instance, Applegate took first place in Expository in the nation; Mary Mangotich and Dave Chambers won second place in debate. This year’s contestants from PCC who will compete in Tennessee are Margaret Duncun, Cheryl Asadoor, Miss Crisp, Pat Love, Applegate, Tom Carter and Ashok Patel. Crystal Categories PCC will enter in the national championship are speech analysis, oral interpretation, extem¬ poraneous, impromptu, persuasive, expository and readers’ theater. Green, Considine Elected to Board of PCC District Two new members were elected to the Pasadena Community College Board of Trustees last Tuesday. They are Dr. Richard Green and Robert J. Considine. With 30 precincts reported, Dr. Green was elected to fill the unexpired term vacated in Area 1 due to Dr. Cecil Osoff’s resignation. Area 1 includes La Canada and portions of Altadena and Pasadena. Dr. Green also won election to the regular term beginning July 1. The vote was 2689 to Dr. Fred L. Casmir’s 2498. John M. Marshall dropped out of the race. In Area 7, the Arcadia district, Robert J. Considine won easily over Don Fisher, 2088 votes to 733. Student Anthology The 29th issue of “Pipes of Pan” is now available in the English office, C127, bookstore and Campus Center for 50 cents. The ’73 issue is com¬ posed of student writings and regarded as “The best yet.” PCC Closed-Circuit Television Assists in Vocational Counseling Course and vocational counseling by closed circuit TV will become a reality at PCC this spring. According to Er¬ nest F. Neumann, dean of counseling services, all the necessary equipment is expected to be installed by the time programming begins for the fall New Program Brings PCC to Television A new 30-minute a week television program featuring PCC is being set up by Robert Gomperz, PCC’s public information officer. It will air on Sierra Madre’s Channel 3, cable tele¬ vision. “Our first program will highlight one of PCC’s annual cultural events, ‘Writers’ Week,’ ” said Gomperz. All of the shows will not necessarily be taped on campus,” he explained. “Some of them will be taped at Channel 3’s studios. We plan to feature various college personnel, as well as such departments as nursing, art. engineering and life science.” semester and summer sessions. The system will consist of a television set in the counseling office, Room C216, connected by a cable to the Telcom Division’s TV studio directly downstairs. Anumber of tapes will be produced by telcom students. i’he first tapes will be of various counselors explaining such things as how to program. The tapes may be shown as often as needed and at any tune. This will leave the counselors free to spend more time with students who have special problems or questions. Later Neumann says he hopes to tape counselors from other schools and recruiters from various outside companies. Department heads could also use the tapes to acquaint students with the various programs available in their departments. “This program has great possibilities,” says Neumann. “We are limited only by our imagination.” One possibility is that of using the TV system in conjunction with an educational fair tentatively slated for late October. Counselors from several state college campuses are expected to be on campus for the fair and it might be possible to tape a brief talk by each of them thereby preserving their in¬ formation for the use of future students. TRADITION CHALLENGED-Artist Betye Saar’s “John the Conqueror” is one of the five medias of art forms currently on display at PCC’s Art Gallery. Student Renee Williams views the painting which, along with others on display, challenges the traditionally accepted definitions of paintings. Five artists’ works representing five directions in the new art media will be on display now through Friday, April 27. The Art Gallery will be open from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Tuesdays and Thursdays the hours are from noon to 3 p.m. and 7:30 to 8:30 p.m.