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COURIER
MORE THAN
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VOL. 55, NO. 12
PASADENA ClfY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA
MAY 13, 1983
Benefit Aids Child Development Center
CHILD CARE — These children of the Child Development Center smile for
the camera. The Center is holding its second "Gala Celebration” tonight. The
event is open to everyone.
Courier photo by Lynda Ktempel
By Sharon Ching
News Editor
The PCC Child Development Center
will hold its second annual “Gala Cele¬
bration” at Pacific Oaks College, to¬
night from 6 to 8 p.m. This celebration
will be ‘.‘open to the community,” said
Michael Orr, instructor/coordinator Qf
the Center.
Tickets, which will be available at
the door, are $10 per person. Wine, hors
d’oeuvres and an award presentation
are included in the admission fee. The
organizations to be. honored at the
event are the PCC Faculty Senate and
the ZONTA Club of Pasadena, which is
a women’s international business or¬
ganization.
When asked the purpose of the festiv¬
ity, Orr replied, “It’s a benefit to raise
money for the Center.”
Some patrons that helped with fund¬
ing include Atlantic Richfield, Mayor
Loretta Glickman, Raymond Cortinez,
superintendent of the Pasadena Public
School District, William Johns, owner
of Port O’Call, Lloyd E. Thornhill,
president of Los Angeles County Li¬
brary Board of Trustees and the PCC
Associated Student government.
The CDC, located on 325 Oak Knoll
Ave., was constructed for children
whose parents attend school during the
day. The student-parents must be tak¬
ing at least six units at PCC or enrolled
at the Community Skills Center.
Currently, 52 percent of the student-
parents are from the Skills Center and
48 percent attend PCC.
The Center cares for youngsters be¬
tween the ages of two-and-a-half to pre¬
kindergarten. The system is divided
into half-days; mornings, 8 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. and afternoons, 12:15 to 4:30
p.m. The tuition is $2 per every half¬
day. Parents can leave their children at
the Center a minimum of two half-days
a week to a maximum of five full days
a week.
The Center, formally referred to as
“Children’s House,” was known
strictly as a day-care babysitting cen¬
ter. It wasn’t until the summer of 1981
when the Board of Trustees decided to
upgrade the program. The Board ap¬
pointed two accredited pre-school in¬
structors and one director.
The staff consists of community vol¬
unteers, college work study students,
PCC and San Marino High School
education students, instructors and
aides.
The main purpose of the Center is to
"We're trying to get
them ready for school in
a positive way. "
—MICHAEL ORR
“provide quality child care for pre¬
school children of student-parents,”
said Orr. In addition, Orr said the
Center prepares students for teaching
and parent education.
According to Orr, the Center is
funded by parent tuition, the PCC
general fund and also by the grants,
funds and individual departments of
PCC.
The children at the Center include a
wide range of ethnic races. The break- ■
down is as follows: 17 Hispanic, 13
Caucasian, eight Asian, eight Black and
five from the Middle East.
Because of the variety of languages,
Orr believes the children are not only
exposed to primary development, but
also social fellowship.
Improving cognitive and language
skills, and learning about body mus¬
cles, numbers, shapes and colors are
areas which the CDC attempts to focus.
Orr said, “We are trying to get them
ready for school in a positive way, and
also build self-esteem.”
Forensics Team
Wins First Place
By Miran Rabadi
Staff Writer
PCC not only took first place, but the forensics team produced two more
national contenders at the Intercollegiate Peace Speech Association Tournament
at Cal State Long Beach last weekend.
The team competed against Cal State Long Beach, Biola University, San
Diego State, Cal State Northridge, Cal State LA, Mt. San Antonio College, Rio
Hondo CC, LA Pierce College.
Julia Speer captured first place in the women’s division in peace oratory and
Peter Adamczyk won second place in the men’s division. They will compete in the
Peace Oratory championships in Washington D.C. this summer.
“Speer was spectacular in delivery and content. In her final round she was
overwhelming. Peter Adamcyzk’s speech was superb, he won first place in all of
his preliminary rounds,” said Anthony Georgilas, forensic team coach.
In the split dramatic duo competition, Diana Gomez (Pasadena) and her
partner Yvon Enriquez (Long Beach) took first place. Ann Moffet (Pasadena) and
Bob Rodriguez (Long Beach) won third place.
In impromptu interpretation, Moffet came in second place. Tony Rael made
finals and Gomez missed finals by one point.
William Tate placed second in the speech to entertain event. Stewart
Carpenter took second place in salesmanship.
Other members who competed were Darlene Willis, Christopher Joyce,
Brendon Swedlow, Mary Mecum and Mary Ewald.
Today and Saturday, 30 team members will participate in the Pacific
Southcoast Forensics Association (PSCFA) at Rio Hondo College.
FORENSICS WINNERS — The Forensics Team came in first place in the
Peace Oratory Tournament after competing against eight other California
institutions. Courier photo by Jerome Gibson
Art Reward Offered
Artist Seeks Return
By John Pierce
Production Manager
A “substantial reward” is being offered for information leading to the
safe return of a $20,000 portrait of Bill Cosby stolen from the campus art
gallery last week, according to gallery director Kay Yee.
The portrait, painted by Stan Watt, was part of an exhibit of professional
commercial artists which concluded last Thursday. According to Yee, the
painting was stolen between 1 and 2 p.m. that afternoon.
The theft has been reported to the FBI by way of the National Stolen Art
File, according to campus security director Phillip Mullendore. The theft is
being investigated by the Pasadena Police Department and campus
security, Yee said.
Future Exhibits Endangered
“Our effort is pointed at the retrieval of the portrait, even anorfymously,”
Yee said. “It’s a well-publicized piece, I would think that the person who
took it would want to get rid of it.”
“The school’s financial crisis doesn’t allow us to afford campus security,
we can only afford to have college work-study (CWS) students watch the
gallery,” said Yee. “CWS watchers have been highly unreliable.” She also
said the gallery has tried to raise outside funds for gallery exhibit
protection, but that hasn’t met with much success.
According to Yee, the theft could discourage professional artists from
releasing art pieces for future exhibits. This would endanger the mission of
the gallery to show art students the calibur of professional art they need to
attain to become part of the commercial art world, Yee said.
“The gallery is a library for professional art exhibition,” said Yee. “It
acts as a visual teaching aid, a place for art students to compare their own
work.”
Artist Upset Over Theft
The theft “is a criminal act, it’s no different than stealing jewelry or
cars,” said Watt.
“The painting is a unique work, a limited print was done by Playboy,”
said Watt. “I want the painting back, not the insurance money. It belongs to
my daughters, it’s part of a collection.
“I do about 90 paintings a year, maybe five I’ll frame and only one "will be
as good as the Bill Cosby portrait,” said Watt. “I just want the piece back.
I want to appeal to whatever conscience that person has left to just to return
it.”
Those with information regarding the stolen portrait should call the
Pasadena police at 577-4511 or campus security at 578-7111 or 578-7484.
STOLEN PAINTING — Stan Watt's $20,000 acrylic illustration entitled
"The Coz-Playboy Jaz Poll," was stolen from the PCC art gallery last week
during a display. A substantial reward is being offered for its return.
AS Looking for New
Services Coordinator
The Associated Student government
filled a position on the Supreme Council
and are looking for a replacement for
the coordinator of special services.
Alfredo Mejia was voted in unani¬
mously as a new member of the Su¬
preme Council. William Tate, AS vice
president, believes Mejia will be an
extremely valuable member.
“He is honest, fair and determined in
his execution of the law. He is responsi¬
ble and takes a great leadership role,”
said Tate.
Mejia, who has been at PCC three
semesters, is currently Circle
К
presi¬
dent and an active member of ICC. “I
want to become more involved in
school.” He also said that he would like
to learn more about the functions and
procedures of the Supreme Council. “I
want to find out what and why things
happen.”
Due to the resignation of Barbara
Zurich, the job of Coordinator of Spe¬
cial Services is still open. “External
outside pressure” was the reason Zur¬
ich gave for her departure.
“She was instrumental in developing
her role of Special Services Coordi¬
nator. She was a hard worker and will
be a great loss to PCC’s student govern¬
ment,” said Tate. —Sharon Ching
News Briefs |
International Students
International students may qualify for a $250 scholarship. Students should
submit an essay concerning educational and occupational goals, current ac¬
tivities, and grade point average to Mrs. Porter in C121A by May 20.
Scovel Richardson Scholarship
A Black student may qualify for $100 Scovel Richardson Memorial scholar¬
ship with a “C” average or better. Student must plan to transfer to a four-year
college by the fall of 1983. Last day, May 16.
Parking Permits
Parking permits for the fall need to be applied for during the week of August
1-5, by mail. Requests can be obtained at Security, CC108. No payment is
necessary until registration when decals can be picked up.
Priority Numbers
Priority numbers and counselors are available to students seeking direction
for summer and fall registration in D200.
Magic Cards
AS government is now distributing “Magic Cards” in the campus center.
These free cards enable students to receive discounts from various local
merchants.