PCC Courier, May 31, 1985

( - Services Fees Approved by Board of Trustees 1 By Joe Holman News Editor Plans for the implementation of a new Student Services Fee were ap¬ proved at last Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting by a 6-1 vote. The fee will enable students to buy Stu¬ dent Activity Cards for $8 starting next fall. The Student Activity Card will provide students with discounts to school athletic events, drama and dance productions, and discounts at local businesses. “I feel good about the new fee, especially from the perspective that in the past six or seven years student services funding has been greatly reduced," said A1 Kauti, dean of student activities. “If the school doesn’t continue to support student services that are successful, the re¬ tention of students will not be as high." Money from the new Student Serv¬ ices Fee will go back into the campus in six catagories of need. The six areas include academic and support services for students, co-curricular services and programs, campus serv¬ ices, student activities, college recog¬ nition and program operations. Students will pay for the Student Services Fee during the regular regis¬ tration process. However, the fee is not mandatory. Tentative plans allow students who do not wish to pay the fee to sign a statement acknowledg¬ ing that they have been properly notified of the program and services providedby the fee and wish not to participate during a given semester. The fee is not based on the number of units enrolled, but the services avail¬ able to the student. The approval of the fee came in the wake of a student poll presented to the Board of Trustees before the meeting. The poll was provided by the AS Board under the direction of Chris Cofer, AS president, and Scott Svonkin, student trustee. “I was told afterward that it was an impressive victory,’’ said Svonkin. “The Board of Trustees appeared impressed that the AS Board was able to survey 530 students in only two and a half days while maintaining a per- cise method." A finance committee will be estab¬ lished to “iron-out” the by-laws for the new fee, according to Kauti and Svonkin. “The new by-laws are very protective of student money and are well constructed,” said Kauti. "The associated student body of PCC really approved the fee and will help de¬ termine the exact by-laws through a committee. If the students are going to be contributing, they should have a strong input on how the funds will be used.” Kauti added that some services under consideration include allowing students who purchase the Student Activity Card free access to type¬ writers and duplicating material. The estimated income of the Stu¬ dent Services Fee will be close to $240,000 if 30,000 cards are purchased. Summer intersessions, when the card will cost $5, would yield an estimated $30,000. PCC had the fee about ten years ago, but dropped it due to lack of interest. \ Al Kauti _ У COURIER VOL. 60, NO. 15 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA. CALIFORNIA MAY 31, 1985 Music Department Reflects On Honored Past While Striving Toward Reaching New Heights EMOTION ISSUE— Vasi Shangasi of the African National Con¬ gress presented a lecture with two other speakers last Tuesday. For related article, see page. 2. —courier photo by Kent Kuniyoshi By Robert Carpenter Staff Writer The music department, having re¬ cently put on a successful reunion concert, is hoping to end the year on a high note. Students that played for the Pasadena Junior College Band and Orchestra between the years 1928-1951 were brought together to eat lunch, listen to music and recall plenty of memories. During those years PCC was a four-year school with grades 11-14. According to Paul Kilian, depart¬ ment chairperson, when the reunion idea was brought up “alumni came pouring out of the woodwork.” During those years the PJC Bulldog Band and Tournament of Roses Band was under the direction of the late Audre L. Stong. His bands were best known for their excellent play and the fact that, while in a parade, they would not stop playing as most bands do to march and beat their drums. Stong's band played throughout the Western United States. The event took place at the Pasadena Elks club. Scheduled honorary guests included late director's widow and Milton C. Mohs, director of the PJC Symphony Orchestra from 1932-1942. He won recognition for his concerts and radio broadcasts. The next event the music department •has planned is to provide music at a fund raising dinner in honor of Dr. Armen Sarafian on Friday, May 31. The Huntington Sheraton will be the site of the event, and the band will play Dixieland and dance music. The money raised will go toward collection of vintage cars. This will all take place by the mirror pools between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. A jazz-rock ensemble will perform at noon on Tuesday, June 4, in the free Students that played for the Pasadena Junior College Band and Orchestra between the years 1928-1951 were brought together. When the reunion idea was brought up “alumni came pouring out of the wood¬ work.” —Paul Kilian, music department chairman. setting up a scholorship under the name of the retiring Sarafian. PCC con- sponsors the event with LaVerne Col¬ lege. On June 1, PCC's 60 year anniversary will be celebrated with music and speech area of campus. The group will be directed by Kilian. The college’s percussion ensemble will play in many other activities. Some of the events planned are food and game booths, a variety of contests, and a Harbeson Hall on June 8 at 8:15 p.m. Those who choose to attend this year's graduation ceremony will enjoy a jazz- rock band during the commencement and prelude. Yet another band from PCC will perform at Pasadena's famous Rose Bowl on July 4. Auditions will be held for the band on June 9. Anyone can try out, but they must be able to play a wind or percussion instrument skillfully. “Because of who we will be playing with we’ll have to put out a mature sound," said Kilian. "It's an excellent opportunity for musicians to get a taste of performing in front of a large audience." More information is available by calling the music department at 578-7208. Student Will Visit Ashland Picnic Concludes 60th Anniversary Cameo Appearance by PJC-2 By Joe Holman News Editor If you live in the vicinity of PCC and are awakened early tommorrow morn¬ ing by the sound of a low-flying air¬ plane, don’t be alarmed, it’s only the PJC-2 airplane, built at PCC in 1938. The PJC-2 is the only certified aircraft ever engineered and constructed en¬ tirely bv students. The aircraft’s fly pattern over the campus just part of the school s 60th Anniversary Picnic, marking the end of a year long celebration. Several hun¬ dred alumni with their family and friends will participate in the picnic. The picnic is also open to current students and faculty and adminis¬ trators. The event will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. by the mirror pools. Plans for the day include games, sports competitions, live music by PCC mucisians, vintage cars and prizes. Tables will be provided for those bring¬ ing picnic lunches and food booths will also be available. Students will operate several booths which will provide children with a variety of games. Special areas will be designated for alumni to sign-in and renew old friendships. Since its founding in 1924/25. more than one million people have attended PCC. Approximately 53.000 students have graduated with an A. A. Degree. Mario Machado, TV host and news anchorman, will serve as master of ceremonies. “We have had a very successful 60th Anniversary year,” said Dr. Henry P. Kirk, vice president and assistant to the superintendent. Several functions have been held over the past year, including the suc¬ cessful PCC Foundation Fund Drive. The Fund Drive raised more than its goal of $60,000. An extensive search has been under¬ way this year to locate as many alumni as possible. For further information concering the “60th Anniversary Pic¬ nic." call 578-7363 or 578-7315. By Mark D. Morel Staff Writer With contributions from the English Council and several other outside char¬ ities, two additional PCC students will be able to attend the 10 day excursion to Ashland, Oregon. The one unit Shakesperian Festival. English 35, has been a regular course activity offered for several years to students with an interest in Drama. What makes this year exceptional, said Chuck Halvard. Guidance Facil¬ itator of Student Services, “For the first time we're sending a motorized wheelchair student, who might require special facilities and face challenging obstacles.” Drama student, Tina Carter and her assistant Cindy Gilbert are now eligible to join other students who will be housed at the Southern Oregon University dormitories. Carter was born with Osteogenesis Imperfecta, (O.I.) a rare disease af¬ fecting only only 200 worldwide. Carter feels confident that with the help of her friend and facilities designed to ac- comedate the physically disabled, she will meet any of 'the challenges other students may take for granted although she requires the use of a battery powered wheelchair and assistance in ‘Many others physically challenged encounter great difficulties.’ —Tina Carter gaining transportation. “PCC has ex¬ cellent facilities, like wider doorways and ramps, but once you get out to other areas, you tend to run into obsta¬ cles you may not have anticipated," said Carter whoweighs only 45 pounds “If it's necessary, people can carry me around, no problem. I’m light. Many others physically challenged encounter greater difficulties," remarked Carter. In an effort to raise the tuition necessary for the trip, both students solicited contributions for their partici¬ pation in the “Human Race" held at the Rose Bowl earlier this month. The English Council, Pasadena Lions Club, Zonta Club and Zeta Phi Eta provided the students with a cash contributions. "Different organizations like to spe¬ cialize in different types of contribu¬ tions. Some give by means of cash donations, some supply us with new equipment or assist us with other serv¬ ices.” said Halvard. Students attending the festival are responsible for providing their own transportation. They will receive lodg¬ ing and breakfast for the seven day event. Tickets for all of the seven nights of plays will also be provided. A daily class session and discussion with actors and directors is also planned during the week. The dates for the festival are June 22-29. Campus Briefs The Anthropology Club will be sponsoring a speaker in conjunction with the Peace Coalition on June 6. at noon in C301. Juan Gomez, prior c.tizen of El Salvador, will speak on the “People's view of El Salvador. A question and answer period will follow. ^ KPCC Will go through “minor changes” in programing, according to Larrv Shirk, station manager. “The change is based on the response we got during CamSting5in July,Sthekstation will play more of the Big Band sounds^ ’Same Time Sam? Station’ will run Monday through Friday from 7-8 p.m. The show features old time radio and will be hosted by John and Larry Gassmam •It s not going to be totally Big Band," said Shirk of the change. The station will alsobe incorporating more of a "Big Band Sound” from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 31 П‘1ыгкГ added" thaMhe station has collected ...,000 so l.r from the И.ООО , j j j f,inH Hrive He also emphasized that another plan to move the Ш. Wilson or a similiar ,«a.io„ »Ш be put before the Board of Trustees soon. J0e HOlman Honorary Service Organization Taps in Students Bv Mary Scully Staff Writer Omicron Mu Delta (OMD), the honorary service organization, rec¬ ognized six PCC students and one faculty member with the tapping and award ceremony last Thursday. Recognized for their outstanding service, the 1984 Fall tappees were La Crescia Hayes, Katherine Min- ges. Stephen Ortiz. Angie Parker, Lorene Rosen and Joseph Serrato. The 1985 Spring tappees were Dipak Chudasama, Mary Geer, Jay Harvey, Joe Holman, John Mitchell and Dan Stuart. Marion Murphy was the honorary tappee. The Jay R. Risser Award for the most outstanding teacher of the year was presented to Daniel Wong, chemistry instructor, by Jay R. Risser. Kathleen Cann, OMD vice president won the Sophmore Scholar¬ ship as well as the Alumni Associa¬ tion Award. The John Christie Me¬ morial Scholarship and the Earl Holder Student Leadership Scholar¬ ship were presented to Katherine Minges. The Elmore Shipman Schol¬ arship was won by Jeffrey Shaw. The John E. Toomey Scholarship was presented to the following high school students: Elaine Graf. Lorrie Shaw and Sharon Hollinger of Tem¬ ple City High School, Paul Beach and Bernard Durrah of Pasadena High School, Carrie Richmond of La Can¬ ada High School, Mert Gambito of Marshall High School and Mark Stussi of San Marino High School. The Flea Market Scholarship win¬ ners were Valerie Villagran for her work in forensics, Serrato for Stu¬ dent Trustees, Shaw for his role as captain of the Lancer Golf Team, and Michael Doyle. Geer won an¬ other award for being an active member of the softball team. Julie Carr, Mary Ann Zuzow, Chris Cofer, Monty Dunn, Parker, Minges, Boger, and Michael Dubowe all won flea market scholarships. / . У t HONORED — Daniel Wong (left) is presented with the Jay R. Risser Award for most outstanding teacher of the year by Risser (center) and Anthony Georgilas. —Courier photo by Lydia Dickerson