PCC Courier, May 21, 1976

Bicycle Thefts Rise The Western Photography Collectors Association (WPCA) will present a Photography Bicentennial Exhibit on campus tomorrow and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The WPCA, a Whittier-based group, collects, buys, sells and appraises antique cameras. The group collects cameras and images of old tintype photographs. The exhibit will cover the Campus Center area including the student and faculty dining rooms. The display features 35-mm cameras and several photographer collectors tables. This year’s theme emphasizes the bicentennial with a nostalgic touch on one of America’s favorite pasttimes, photpgraphy. Students are urged to bring their cameras for possible trade or ap¬ praisal. Door prizes and auctions are offered each afternoon. General admission is $1.50 for members and $1 for students. Prism Magazine Tells PCC Story in Photos June 1 marks the first anniversary of Prism, PCC’s photographic magazine. It is also the day the 1976 edition rolls off the delivery truck and goes on sale. “Many students, however, know nothing about the magazine. Mention it to them and the impression given is that its existence has been one of the best-kept secrets on campus- unfortunate but true,” said Steve Hunt, editor of the publication. Exactly what Prism is has also caused some confusion. According to Hunt, many persons don’t know much about it. “Contrary to what some people believe, Prism is not a yearbook or annual. It is a pic¬ ture-magazine,” Hunt says. “In a very real sense, Prism is PCC. It is the people, places and events that have made up the school year.” Prism’s purpose is primarily to inform. Stories and pictures relate what is available at PCC and what goes on during the year. The magazine is being sold on campus and throughout the com¬ munity to show the taxpayers how their college district funds are being spent. Prism sells for $1. A year-long project, this year’s Prism was the work of approximately 24 journalism students who wrote the 'articles, took the pictures and com¬ posed the layouts, captions and headlines for 104 pages. In effect, they did everything except print the magazine, Hunt added. Trustees Hear Asian Counselor Request; Future Facilities Improvements Outlined MODEL BOAT RACING— Jerry Kopach tries out entry he designed for Sophomore Class-sponsored model boat racing contest to be held Thursday noon in the Mirror Pools. Contest rules designate a maximum one-foot length and width, and propul¬ sion limited to rubber band, metal spring or —Courier Photo by Michael Joncich composite spring. All types of construction materials are permitted. The contest, organized by Kopach, is open to students, staff and the com¬ munity fora 50-cent entry fee. A first, second and third prize will be awarded to winners in the cate¬ gories of speed and/or distance. in Guarded Compound By Michael Joncich News Editor Increasing surveillance of the bicycle compound is not anticipated following the theft of four bicycles last week, according to Ralph Riddle, chief of PCC security operations. The current schedule of one or two students assigned to watch the com¬ pound will be maintained and security officers will continue to make spot checks, Riddle said. Festivities Honor Classified Retirees —Courier Photo by Michael Joncich ALL THAT IS LEFT— Broken lock lays beside empty bike rack in guarded compound north of В Bungalow from which four bicycles were stolen last week. The Circadian is decked with May poles, spring flowers and pastel colors in preparation for the biannual party from 2:30 to 4 p.m. today to honor PCC’s classified retirees. Anita Norgard of the counseling center and William Lockie, elec¬ trician, will have an opportunity to say goodbye to other members of the classified staff while enjoying ice cream and cake to the beat of a four- piece jazz band, according to chair¬ man Maeda Hall, room reservations and information coordinator. Dorothy Ewing, former secretary in the continuing education office, is unable to attend. She is now secretary to PCC president emeritus Dr. Armen Sarafian at La Verne College. Mrs. Norgard, who has been with PCC for 14 years, will wear a corsage made by Naomi Garcia of personnel services, and all of the honorees are to receive photo mementos of the oc¬ casion taken by Katherine Pawlik, personnel services secretary. Lockie joined the PCC classified staff, which now numbers 370, in 1971 following two years with the Pasadena Unified School District. Every classified employee received a notice of the event, and Lois Ramey, Campus Bank manager, sent special invitations to the trustees, PCC President Dr. E. Howard Floyd and the honorees and their families. Mrs. Hall has carried out the arrangements initiated by Jo Samuelian of the Continuing Education Office whose presence at the event is doubtful because she is anticipating the arrivial of her first offspring. Chuck Bowman of the admissions and records office is handling decora¬ tions with the help of Mrs. Ramey and Mary “Chris” Brown of the Music Department. Frank Re, assistant director of building sevices and maintenance, has arranged for his own group of jazz musicians to provide background music. Re plays the guitar. Grover DeJohnette, also of building services, is in charge of the clean-up operations. The 18-member arrangements committee will host the event, serve and help prepare the refreshments. MAY 21, 1976 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA VOL. 41, NO. 14 Photographers Schedule Show Riddle said Tuesday that ways of re¬ stricting access to the compound are being investigated but that bugetary limitations preclude any changes this semester. The bicycles were reported missing May 13 and 14 from the compound located between the Women’s Gym and В Building. Security officers received the first theft report Thurs¬ day by a student who said he had parked and locked his bike at noon. Two other thefts were reported by night class students at approximately 9:30 p.m. The theft Friday was reported by a student at 5 p.m. Officers said the thieves apparently used heavy-duty bolt cutters to break the locks on three of the bikes and to cut through a chain securing the third. A 16-year-old high school student was questioned by officers after a witness reportedly identified three persons who were in the compound at the time of the evening thefts. Officers were able to apprehend only one suspect. Suspect Released According to Simon Hairston, night security supervisor, the youth was carrying tools suitable for dismantling bicycles, but no bolt cutters were found. The suspect was released after he had supplied officers the names of his companions. The identities that the suspect supplied to officers for himself and two others proved false after a check the following day. According to Riddle, current security procedures require a student assistant to be on duty near the compound from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and until all the bikes are gone on Fridays. Students on duty at the time of the thefts reported seeing nothing unusual. But, according to Hairston, the student attendants are allowed to leave the post unattended for a 20-minute break. Season for Stealing Unless the students on duty at the time of thefts are proven negligent, no disciplinary action will be taken, Riddle said. Security officers attributed the rash of thefts to the season and conditions in the compound. “This is summertime. Summertime is the time for stealing bikes,” Hair¬ ston said. “It’s too darn easy the way things are over there,” Riddle said. “Some one could pick up a bike and walk through that building (B Building) to the street without anyone seeing him.” Five-Day Clinic Aids Smokers The Sophmore Class is presenting a Smoking Clinic as a public service for PCC students and the community. Tom Neslund, director of the Department of Health and Tem¬ perance for the Southern California Conference of Seventh Day Adventists, presents “The Five Day Plan to Stop Smoking” in the Forum May 25-28 and June 3 from noon to 1 p.m. The plan covers three steps: They are power and the decision to quit, dietary aspects and the importance of water and exercises. “We feel there is a need for such a program,” said Angela Capobianco, Sophomore Class president and former nursing student. She also stated that she is looking forward to student in¬ volvement. Neslund describes the clinic, which consists of lectures, films and group dymamics as basically an un-learning system. —Courier Photo by Pete Whan OMD QUEEN CONTEST— MECHA candidate Dianne Gallardo, left, convinces Reno Barela that he should purchase her penny vote. Votes, or pennies collected, will both determine the queen and four princesses and raise scholarship funds. Winners will be announced at the OMD Banquet June 13. Requests for a full-time Asian counselor were presented to the Board of Trustees last Wednesday night,! after a parent told about an alleged discrimination by some teachers toward Asian students. The Asian students, as arranged at the last board meeting, had 15 minutes to present their reasons for wanting a full-time Asian counselor. At present, Asian counselor Carol Imai spends 60 per cent of her time as a counselor and 40 per cent as a specialist. After the first presentation the board broke for executive session. The first speaker was parent Rei Osaki, who said, “The school should have a positive environment. Students should feel good and feel comfort¬ able.” Mrs. Osaki told of some incidents which were related to her by students. “One Asian student walked into a classroom and the teacher said, ‘It is getting a little nippy in here.’” She also related stories of a teacher supposedly calling an Asian student “jap” and “chink” and another sup¬ posedly pulling his own eyes so “they were slanted.” “We need someone who knows the uniqueness in the terms and problems of Asian students,” said Mrs. Osaki. “We have two-thirds of a counselor for 600 students.” After Mrs. Osaki finished speaking, board member Roger Gertmenian said, “I demand to know the teacher who made that statement.” Walter Shatford, board member, said, “Complaints of that sort should go through the administration” because a teacher should know of a complaint so “he can prepare his defense.” Shatford also commented that any discussion of the board on any subject such as this should be done in executive session. Gertmenian then requested an executive session which board Temple City Expected at The Temple City Board of Education is expected to voice opposition to the redistricting plan of the Board of Trustees at a public hearing to be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the PCC Forum. The Temple City board objects to the use of Longden Avenue as a boundary between trustee districts four and six. This would place the boundary bet¬ ween school districts. Most of the Temple City district would be below Longden. “The plan would separate the area north of Longden from the rest of the district,” says Dr. Allen Rice, president Dr. Richard Green called. After being in executive session for about five minutes, the board came out and resumed the presentation with a caution by Dr. Green on “making general statements on faculty.” Student Robert Shimitaku said having a full-time Asian counselor would help in “recruiting high school students to campus.” Paul Yao, ASB president, said the ASB Board voted unanimously to support the request. The last speaker, Mike Ishikawa, Opposition Hearing superintendent of the Temple City School District. “Most of our school leaders live north of Longden.” According to the Board of Trustees, population figures show that if the area north of Longden were placed with the rest of the district, an imbalance would result. The board tried to stay within a three per cent variance of population in all district areas. The public hearing is required by law before the measure goes on the ballot in November on the plan. The hearing is being conducted by the County Committee on School District Organization. district governor of the Japanese Citizens League, said, “We need af¬ firmative steps, not reactionary steps.” The board did not make any decision and will not until after the district discovers what figures the budget will include for other projects. The next matter was the three-year capital outlay plan for facilities pre¬ sented to the board by Dr. Charles Miller, vice-president of business services. The plan took several months to complete and required much staff input, according to Dr. E. Howard Floyd, college president. The 1976-77 projects would cost $682,000 of already budgeted funds with no additional tax money, ac¬ cording to Dr. Miller. The first project, according to Dr. Miller, is the move into D and E buildings. These moves are expected io be complete by fall of 1976. The major expenditure of $309,000 will be additions to T Building to ex¬ pand the ground floor lithography laboratories and second floor sign arts and silk screen areas. Funding for the additions would come from Vocational Education Assistants (VEA) which are federal funds. These monies would be diverted from other projects primarily for furniture and equipment.