PCC Courier, October 30, 1986

Forensics Team THE CHAMPIONS — the Forensics team has been very successful lately, they are currently preparing for an important tournament. Those pictured are: (back row) Jean McGuire, Evan Reid, Mike Moffett, Linda Walsh, John Jiminez, John Howell, Beata Hopkins; (middle row) Anthony Georgilas, (director) Marci Sandavol, Tifany Morgan, Angel Rooker, Chrystal Watson (Debate Director) John Leyl Jr. ; (first row) Ron Dickerson, Kristin Young, Joe Batano, Betty Wang, Timothy Todd Elizabeth Yates. — Photo courtesy of Oscar Chavez The Courier Grabs the Gold By Jennifer Ramirez Staff Writer Pasadena City College’s Forensic- Team has once again produced supe¬ rior ranked debaters. Among the ap¬ proximately 80 debaters from PCC, 11 stand out. These 11 top debaters include: Hugh Garrison, Beatha Hopkins, John How¬ ell, John Jimenez, Susan Jurdi, Anthony Lacsamana, Jeanne McGuire, Timothy Todd, Betty Wang, Elizabeth Yates and Kristin Young. These students have competed in roughly live tournaments since the beginning of this semester. The El Camino “Warm-Up” tournament did just that to these 11 debaters. In fact, this tournament warmed them up so much that they each left with superior ratings. Being ranked superior gives the student a chance to compete against various four-year colleges. These 11 debaters received their ranks in various categories. In the debate category, Jurdi, Lacsamana, Garrison, and Jimenez received supe¬ rior ratings. In the Cross Examination Debate Association (CEDA) category, John Howell ranked superior, and in the category of Individual Events, Wang, Todd, Yates, Young and McGuire took superior ratings. Hop¬ kins ranked superior in the Persuasive Speaking category. In another competition at Cal Poly- Pomona, Lacsamana and Garrison teamed up to receive the highest amount of points for Senior Debate. Lacsamana and Garrison beat out de¬ baters from four-year schools such as USC, San Diego State University, Cal State Northridge and UCLA. Another team of Jurdi and Jimenez received top points against such schools as Cal Poly- SLO, Loyola Marymount and Pep- perdine. One of the Forensic Team’s most recent tournaments was held in San Diego. This tournament is known as the San Diego State University-West Coast Invitational. PCC’s superior debaters competed against debaters from 30 Universities and five community col¬ leges. PCC beat out such schools as Biola University, USC, UC Berkeley, Brigham Young University, CSUN, UC Irvine and the University of Nevada- Las Vegas. PCC’s Forensic team once again did exceptionally well with Lacsamana and partner Jurdi making the finals in Debate. Lacsamana also made finals in Extemporaneous Speaking and Im¬ promptu. Jurdi did quite well individ¬ ually, making finals in Extem¬ poraneous Speaking also. Making finals in the Duet Acting category were Todd and Yates. Other finalists include Young and Wang for Dramatic Interpretation and McGuire for her Prose debate. Making semi-finals were Jimenez and Garrison for Extemporaneous, and Impromptu speaking. Howell and Dickerson teamed up and earned high points in Debate. PCC’s Forensic team is currently preparing for its biggest competition of the semester, the Pasadena-Lancer In¬ vitational. This contest is made up of only two-year colleges. The tourna¬ ment will take place Nov. 7 and 8. To have good debaters you have to have good coaches. PCC’s Forensic Team is made up of three coaches. Dr. Patrick Brown (Readers theater), Dr. Carol Norheim (Individual events) and Chrystal Watson (Debate). With supe¬ rior debaters, and coaches, a winning Forensic team requires a superior Di¬ rector. Anthony Georgilas meets this requirement. Drinking and Driving Kills VOL. 63, NO. 10 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA OCTOBER 30, 1986 A Miracle on Colorado Blvd. By Jennifer Landis Feature Editor The holiday season will be coming early this year as the communication and music departments revive the PCC Christmas Pageant, a tradition that hasn’t seen the light of day for 15 to 20 years. In a joint effort, the two depart¬ ments will be renewing a PCC holi¬ day tradition when they present — “A Miracle.” The play, which was written for this occasion, is a contemporary, entertaining and meaningful look at the holiday season. It includes drama, music, dance and very creative visual effects. “It’s a lot of fun and a good show,” said Mike Bloebaum, communica¬ tions department chairman. The two departments hope to spread the word about the pageant throughout the community. Auditions and organizational meet¬ ings will be held on Monday, Nov. 3. Auditionsare open to all faculty, staff and students. Specific rehearsal times have not been established yet. A daily commitment will not be required until the week of Dec. 8. Performances are set for Dec. 13. 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. and a matinee on Sunday Dec. 14. Fov more informa¬ tion, contact the communication de¬ partment. or the music department. Auntie Em, There's No Place Like Homecoming EVERYBODY LOVES A PARADE— PCC Presient Dr John Casey and members of the alumni committee wave to the crowd during last years homecoming parade. Insiders expect this year's festivities to be an even bigger SUCCeSS. —Courier photo by Don Boline By Keith Foster Associate Sports Editor As anticipation builds towards Satur¬ day’s homecoming game, there will be a pep rally in the quad today to in¬ troduce the 1986 homecoming court to the student body. Tommorrow is a big day. Campus clubs will begin building their floats for the homecoming parade in lot four. After dark, the fun really begins. The international club will be holding a Halloween/Homecoming Dance. The event will be a costume party. Benefit sticker holders will be given a discount on admission to the dance, and there will be prizes for the best costume. On Saturday, the clubs will finish building their floats. “This has really been a challenge for me,” said Connie Hurston student ac¬ tivities adviser. "Since I wasn't here last year I don’t know how it usually goes. I’m looking forward to the excite¬ ment and festivities of homecoming night. The floats will be judged by the Alumni Committee at 7 p.m. And awards will be given for best float, most humorous and most original. “The highlight of Homecoming Week is the alumni returning for a reunion and a look back. That’s what Home¬ coming is all about,” said Alvar Kauti dean of student activities. Then at 7:30 p.m. the Lancers play host to Long Beach. At halftime, the crowd will be treated to the traditional Homecoming Parade. During these fes¬ tivities the mayor of Pasadena will be introduced and the alumnus of the year Gilbert Higbee. Higbee graduated from Pasadena High School in 1930. He was born in L.A. in 1912. Higbee, who was raised in Pasadena, served as president of the PCC Alumni Committee from 1983 to 1985. Thousands of helium balloons will be released into the air during half-time And then the moment everybody has been waiting for, the 1986-87 Homecom¬ ing Queen will be announced. After the game, Cameron's Restau¬ rant located a 1978 E. Colorado be¬ comes the place to be. They are offer¬ ing "Chowder a Commeraderie” start¬ ing at 10 p.m. This will be open to all PCC faculty, staff and alumni. On a more serious note, today is also the last day of the memorial blood drive honoring Lancer Football players Travonn Johnson and Sean Montgom¬ ery, who would have played in Satur¬ day's game. ART FACULTY STRUTS THEIR STUFF — The Art Gallery is currently exhibiting art the Faculty Art Show. The exhibit, which ends next Thursday includes pastels, watercolors, sculptures and photographs. —Courier photo by Lolita Parker, Jr.