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PCC Courier, November 30, 1973
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Carpool Plan Begins
Two-Phase Solution
By David Bust
Assistant Managing Editor
Students concerned about the energy crisis and overcrowded parking con¬
ditions at PCC may participate in a new “Share-a-Ride” program which starts
Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 3 and 4.
The carpool program resulted from the efforts of the Student Transportation
Committee and an administrative panel -headed by*Dr. E. Howard Floyd, vice
president of the college.
After two one-hour sessions, members of the student committee and the ad¬
ministrative panel approved a two-phase program.
Phase one. an immediate ride-sharing plan, would go into effect next week.
Phase two. a larger and more organized program, would begin the first day of
spring semester.
Under the “Share-a-Ride” program, the PCC district will be divided into eight
areas. These areas are Temple City, Arcadia. La Canada. Pasadena-Altadena
east of Hill. Pasadena-Altadena west of Lake, South Pasadena. Sierra Madre and •
El Monte.
Starting with phase one. students in these eight regions who want to par¬
ticipate in a carpool must register at a special booth set up in the campus quad.
The booth will be open on Dec. 3 and 4, from noon to 2:30p.m.
Prospective riders and-or drivers will fill out an application containing class
times and home location.
All applications received then go to the Computer Services where tentative
match-ups are made.
Depending upon the number of applications, participants will receive a list of
several possible combinations of drivers and riders.
After the initial match-up is made, it is up to the students to finalize their
arrangements. Students may choose or refuse any partners.
The administration also suggests that students living within a mile of school
either walk or ride a bike.
Phase two is similar to phase one. The only major difference is the method of
registration.
Instead of asking students to sign up at a booth in the quad, each student will
receive a carpool registration form with the usual class registration material .
An additional benefit received with the phase two plan is a carpool parking
pass. Although details concerning the pass have not been completed, the carpool
parking stickers will provide a substantial savings to students participating in the
program.
Success of the “Share-a-Ride" plan depends upon student response.
“Three years ago we tried a carpool program and it failed miserably,"
commented John Eikenbery, dean of student activities.
However, according to Gil Robinson, chief of security. “Now, the time is
right. With an energy crisis and crowded parking, people are coming to us
(Security) and asking about a carpool program."
Peter Vanderpass, a member of the student committee, added that three
years ago there wasn't a severe fuel shortage.
The energy crisis was the major factor in getting the carpool into existence,
but there were other factors the panel considered. PCC has to fit over 6000 cars
into approximately 2000 spaces.
If enough students participate in the “Share-a-Ride” program, the problem
would be eased.
“Whether we get 30 .students or 3000 to participate,” said Robert Berger,
director of computer services, “the program will be a success. If we can just
make a dent in the problem, we’re a little closer to an eventual solution."
—Courier Photo by Rosemary Weiner
PCC COED Gayle Andrea Gorrell became Miss California Nov. 24.
Her victory was the culmination of a childhood dream to be a pageant
winner. Miss Gorrell, also a member of the 1973 Rose Court, will
represent California at the Miss USA Contest next May.
Gayle Gorrell Captures
Miss California Crown
PCC CouSU&v
Vol. 36, No. 8 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA November 30, 1973
Committee
Conserves
Resources
Facing possible shortages of
gasoline, electricity and natural gas,
PCC is taking steps to fight the energy
crisis.
To cope with this problem, the
college has formed an Energy Crisis
Committee, chaired by Stanley
Riordan. director of business services
and staffed with top level ad¬
ministrative personnel.
Committee members include
Leonard Perry. Faculty Senate presi¬
dent : Leonard C. Knapp, director of
building services; David Ledbetter,
dean of instructional services; Don
Williams, transportation services; and
Burt Moffitt, chief engineer.
Concentrating on what to do before
fuel supplies run out, the committee is
studying ways the college can con¬
serve energy.
The committee discussed President
Nixon's request to lower building
temperature to 68 degrees. Turning the
thermostats down in all college
buildings was considered and rejected
because, said Moffitt, “With the type
of air-conditioning unit the school uses,
it would not save any energy."
PCX's air-conditioning system
consists of a cooling deck and a heating
deck. Both units are running con¬
stantly with room temperatures
controlled by dampers opening and
closing.
Completely shutting down the
central air-conditioning unit between
10 p.m. and 6 a.m. weekdays, however,
did meet with a positive response.
In a brief test conducted last week,
Moffitt shut down the air-conditioning
system during these minimum use
hours. The three-day test results in¬
dicated a total gas saving of between
15 and 20 per cent.
Since the tests were not extensive.
Riordan asked the maintenance chief
to continue the testing for an additional
three-week period.
Moffitt also shut down all motors
which he termed "unnecessary”
during the late night and early mor¬
ning hours. The results indicated a five
per cent drop in electrical usage for
the day.
Other actions suggested by the
advisory board included reduction of
campus lighting. Classrooms will not
be affected, but hallway illumination
may be reduced by half. A test is now
being conducted in C Building to
determine the practicality of the
suggestion.
For the duration of the crisis, a
recommendation was made to turn off
lighting on the tennis courts and outer
perimeter parking lots after 11 p.m.
Interior campus lights would remain
on for security reasons.
Committee members proposed
eliminating night football games,
unless daytime scheduling was not
possible.
Unanimous support was given to the
new computerized carpool plan at
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SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS— The Chamber Singers, a
select 27-voice ensemble under the direction of
William Hatcher, will join the Concert Choir and the
Sandpipers in their annual Christmas Concert Dec.
7 in Sexson Auditorium. The presentation features
many popular holiday songs.
Chavez Attends Student Meeting—
Brings Home New Ideas, Concepts
By Pam Beerer
News Editor
Joe Chavez, finance commissioner,
represented PCC at the California
Community College Student Govern¬
ment Association convention held Nov.
19, 20 and 21 at the Newporter Inn,
Newport Beach.
The association consists of repre¬
sentatives from all 98 community
colleges in the state. Most colleges,
even small ones, sent four or five
representatives, while PCC, one of the
largest, had only one.
Smooth Organization
Chavez said, “I was impressed with
all the representatives. They are
organized and know Robert’s Rules
and all meetings ran smoothly.
“Even though everyone had dif¬
ferent viewpoints, we all had one thing
in common— student government.
“I will do all I can to see that money
is set aside each semester so at least
four representatives from PCC can go.
The money is peanuts compared to the
information we can bring back.”
Area Representative
The association is governed by a
central committee. Members of the
committee are representatives from
Red Cross To Help Veterans
with GI Bill Benefit
Delay
An American Red Cross representa¬
tive is now available to counsel
veterans concerning questions of
eligibility and delay in GI Bill benefits.
Georgiana Ridgeway, member
of the Services to Military Families
Committee, will be on campus in the
Veterans' Affairs Office, C108, Thurs¬
days from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. She is
working side by side with Margaret
Anderson, senior clerk in the Veterans’
Office here.
The American Red Cross maintains
a unique relationship with the Armed
Forces. A veteran can authorize Mrs.
Ridgeway to check into his particular
problems and often the file can be
located and worked on within a few
hours or days. To a veteran in school,
whose only income may be the GI Bill
money, a delay in checks can be
critical. A move from one state to
another or a misplaced file could cause
the lateness.
Before this new program was
initiated, problems were handled
through the Red Cross office on
Madelin Dr. However, since 1800 PCC
students are attending school under
the GI Bill, the need to have someone
available on campus was recognized.
The Red Cross is now working on
making the same assistance available
to veterans attending evening classes.
various geographical areas throughout
the state. Chavez was chosen as the
representative from PCC’s area which
includes eight or nine other colleges.
One of his duties is to meet with
other area representatives on the
committee throughout the semester.
He will travel to different colleges and
will also host the other members here.
Workshops Popular
Activities attended by Chavez in¬
cluded area and adviser meetings and
workshops on political awareness,
veterans’ affairs, health services, peer
counseling, handicapped centers and
the state of student government in
general. Guest administrators and
Anthropology Club
Attends Meeting
in San Francisco
Fifteen members of the campus
Anthropology Club leave today for the
second annual Anthropological Sym¬
posium being held in San Francisco.
San Francisco’s Theater of Fine Arts
will host the symposium. Such notable
anthropologists as Dr. Jean Goodall,
Dr. Mary Leaky, Dr. Desmond Clark
and Dr. Sherwood Washburn will
speak at the convention.
Dr. Goodall is probably the best
known of the speakers for her studies
on chimpanzees in Africa.
The symposium will discuss the
latest news and discoveries related to
the field of anthropology.
The PCC members leave late this
afternoon for San Francisco. The
symposium runs from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday and PCC’s delegates return
Sunday.
The group is comprised of two
faculty members and three students.
The trip is partially financed by the
Leaky Foundation and the ASB.
This trip is one of numerous ac¬
tivities conducted by the Anthropology
Club this semester. Coming is a Toys
for Tots drive in the middle of
December. The club also hopes to show
the film. “The Battle of Algiers,”
noted for its cultural insight, during
the December extravaganza at PCC.
A dream came true for PCC’s Gayle
Andrea Gorrell last Saturday night
when she was named the new Miss
California.
Miss Gorrell, the current Miss El
Monte, outscored 42 other young
women vying for the title at the Bilt-
more Hotel in Los Angeles. The victory
came as a complete surprise since she
did not feel the judges were paying any
attention to her.
“This has been a goal of mine since I
was a little girl. I used to watch the
pageants on TV and hope that someday
I would be up there.”
The contestants spent four days at
the Biltmore rehearsing, making
public appearances and attending
breakfasts and luncheons. During all
this time judges made surprise visits.
The girls underwent a meticulous
inspection of their complexions,
fingernails, teeth, poise and con¬
versational ability along with other
personality traits.
Miss Gorrell has been taking dan¬
cing lessons since she was four years
old. Because of this experience, being
in front of an audience did not bother
her. She also felt as if the members of
the audience were her friends since
she had a contingent of about 70 sup¬
porters.
In addition to her studies in art and
interior design at PCC, Miss Gorrell
works as a Wendy Ward fashion
coordinator for Wards in Norwalk. A
group of her students attended the
pageant and lended their support with
a sign saying, “Go Gayle! California
or Bust!”
The new Miss California will con¬
tinue her studies during her reign. The
pageant director is concerned that
none of the girls lets her duties in¬
terfere with her education.
Miss Gorrell attended Arroyo High
School where she was head cheer¬
leader and attended Girls’ State. She
was also a member of the 1973 Rose
Court and held the title of California
Citrus Queen at the National Orange
Show. She will represent California in
the Miss USA Contest next May 18.
Student Orators Enter
Speech Contest Finals
congressmen provided valuable in¬
formation.
Representatives had the prerogative
of starting their own workshops if
desired. Chavez got one going on
transportation and parking that turned
out to be one of the most popular ones
there. “Every college, no matter how
small, seems to have problems,” he
said.
Other workshops instituted by the
students themselves were on financial
aid and child care centers.
Lobbyist Wanted
The main decision made at the
convention was to hire a professional
lobbyist to represent the wants and
needs of students in Sacramento. Dr.
Ray Gonzales, an educator and junior
representative from the 28th assembly
district, which includes Bakersfield, is
in charge of hiring the lobbyist.
“This person,” says Chavez, “will be
a source of information for students as
to what is happening in Sacramento.”
These conventions are held bian-
nually. The next one is scheduled for
March.
By Cindy Young
Finals for the annual Davis-Hall
Speech Contest, the oldest speech
tournament in the state, will be held
here Dec. 4.
Chrystal Watson, debate coach and
director of forensics, and student Jim
Sayer are coordinating the event.
The contest has been open to all
Speech 1 students plus the entire
student body. Preliminary rounds
were held Nov. 26-29.
All speeches were persuasive.
Topics were unlimited, including
social issues, morals, and student
problems.
Miss Watson, former Davis-Hall
winner and holder of numerous
national and regional speech and
debate championships, believes that
this contest gives those beginning in
speech an opportunity to test them¬
selves and not “just regurgitate what
you've been learning, but use it.” She
believes it is “very supporting” if you
make the finals.
Each speech must be five to seven
minutes long and extemporaneous.
One 4x6 card of notes is permitted.
Entrants use one speech through all
rounds.
A panel of 15 students, chosen at
random, will judge the finals, begin¬
ning at 8 p.m. next Tuesday. Dr.
Harold Salisbury, head of the Com-
GRADUATION LIST
The tentative list of candidates for
graduation Feb. 2, 1974, is now
posted on the bulletin board outside
C206. Students should check name
and spelling and report any addi¬
tions or corrections to 008 prior to
Dec. 7.
Holiday Program in Sexson
Features Chorale Groups
The combined choirs of Pasadena
City College will present their annual
Christmas concert for the public on
Friday, Dec. 7 at 8:15 p.m. in Sexson
Auditorium. The free concert will
feature the 100-voice Concert Choir,
the Chamber Singers and the Sand¬
pipers.
The Sandpipers, under the direction
of Stennis Waldon, will perform
popular Christmas songs, and will
feature the music of Rod McKuen.
They will be accompanied by Jim
Vessiny. percussionist and Phil
Crowley, bass.
Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria" will be
the major choral work presented by
the Concert Choir, under the direction
of William Hatcher. Written in the
early 18th Century, this edition,
prepared in 1941. has become one of
the most popular baroque works for
chorus and orchestra.
Soloists for “Gloria” include
sopranos Judy Niemack, Cindy Limb
and Nancy Anderson. Contraltos are
Carol McMahon and Monica Mazurek.
The orchestral parts will be supplied
by members of the College-
Community Orchestra!
The Chamber Singers, a select 27-
voice ensemble, also under the
direction of Hatcher, will perform a
varied fare of a cappella music
ranging from the 16th Century to the
present. Compositions will include the
music of Hand], Morley, Brahms,
Warlock and selections from the most
popular carols.
The Concert Choir will conclude with
“Hosanna to the Son of David” by
Gibbons, “O Jesu mi Dulcissime,” a
double-chorus motet by Gabrieli, and
Christmas carols.
munication Department, will present
the awards.
The contest originated in 1907 with
the Davis family and the Hall family of
the J. Herbert Hall Co., jewelers of
Pasadena and Santa Ana. Monetary
awards will be presented to the first
three places, with a gold or silver
medal from Hall’s being presented to
the winner.
The finals are free to the public, and
refreshments will be served. The event
will be held in C346.
Extravaganza
Features Live
Entertainment
Planning for the biggest celebration
in the history of PCC is finally com¬
pleted.
The “Toys for Tots" extravaganza, a
plan conceived by Gene Vasquez, ASB
president, is a project involving the
entire student government, faculty
and administration of the college.
“After months of planning, the enter¬
tainment schedules are full, the bands
committed and the admission prices
fixed.
Beginning Dec. 12 at 3 p.m., the
celebration will feature plays,
displays, club booths, movies and a
Battle of the Bands.
The displays, booths and Battle of
the Bands will continue on Thursday,
Dec. 13, and last until Friday morning,
Dec. 14.
Friday evening from 7 to midnight,
the featured attraction of the ex¬
travaganza will take place. A concert
in Sexson Auditorium with live en¬
tertainment including Azteca, a rock
group; Christopher Blue, a locally
famous harmonica player; the Ice
House Blues Band, and a performance
by the winner of the Battle of the
Bands.
The original concert plans,
scheduling the Ike and Tina Turner
Revue, had to be changed. Financial
problems were the reasons given by
Vasquez for the switch in groups.
“I got a lot of pressure from various
members of the student government as
well as the faculty." said Vasquez.
"They just didn't want to risk all that
money on one concert.”
Concluding the festivities on Dec. 15
is a magic show in the morning, a
banquet in the afternoon and a dance
in the Campus Center on Saturday
night.
Tickets for the concert cost $3 per
person in advance or $4 at the door plus
a toy. One ticket and a toy are good for
admission to all four days of activities.
Students planning to attend the
week-long festival may purchase
tickets at Ticketron. Campus Center,
and the PCC Bookstore.