Cal State Polytechnic College - El Rodeo Yearbook (San Luis Obispo, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 216 of the 1956 volume:

toft 11 lf$ t-uUt DEDICATION SENIORS . . . This book is dedicated to you, the last all-male graduating class of Cal Poly. You sweated through four years of reviews, finals, heart- breaks, and victories in becoming what you now are . . . junior engineer, rancher, journalist, teacher, maybe a salesman, or a biolo- gist. Your years at Cal Poly were all-eventful, especially this last one. So that we all might look back to the outstanding events of this past year, the next 184 pages are a pass in review . . . highlights in activities of CALIFORNIA STATE POLYTECHNIC COLLEGE 1955-56. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Administration Divisions Clubs and Dorms Activities Seniors Sports and R.O.T.C. Campus Life Appreciation 1-7 8-13 14-31 32-87 88-119 120-133 134-173 174-181 182-183 Index 184 High brass brought the big Warrior trophy. Poly made the phone book cover. Cal Poly's President Julian A. McPhee The President helped start El Rodeo. Engineers rallied for Homecoming. He praised alumnus of the year. r v. It is most appropriate that your EL RODEO staff has selected a modern theme' for this year. Because Cal Poly has always been modern-minded, it not only has grown to become the largest agricultural and third largest engineering school in the West but this year our college finds itself in the midst of more growth and expansion than ever before. The new Science Building and Agricultural Engineering facilities that came into use this year are tokens of many other im- provements' already under way. The arrival of co-eds next September ... the addition of eight new major programs for 1956-57 . . . construction of the first wing of the big new Engineering Building . . . the rise of the Southern Campus to a full four-year stature . . . these are additional new proofs of just how vital your college has become to the educational planning of our State and the West. All this has been accomplished through no sudden mushroom- ing. It has required ycar-aftcr-ycar effort—on the part of every individual student, every faculty and staff member—for half a century. The challenging story of these dedicated efforts is told nowhere any better than in the year-after-year unfolding of EL RODEO, the student body’s yearbook. I am happy to have had the opportunity to share with you in another year’s en- deavor, and I feel certain that as you review the accomplish- ments of 1955-56 each of you can take pride in the progress each has contributed to himself and to Cal Poly through his individual and collective efforts here on the campus. It foretells not only your continued personal success but the continued growth and influence of Cal Poly. I know you will cherish EL RODEO 1956 ond its challenges and memories through all the years to come. Julian A. McPhee President Robert E. Kennedy Assistant to the President Harold Wilson Executive Dean Everett M. Chandler Dean of Students Gene E. Brendlin Gen. Manager, Foundation C. O. McCorkle Dean of Instruction Harold P. Hayes Vard M. Shepard Robert L. Maurer Dean of Engineering Dean of Agriculture Dean of Liberal Arts Donald S. Nelson Business Manager C. Paul Winner Admissions Officer H. Don Waffs Housing Manager Dr. Douglass Miller Director Public Relations Edward P. Rogers Adm. Asst, to the President Leroy B. Hughes Harry Wineroth Director of Athletics Graduate Manager 12 Oberlin B. Nereson Director of Guidance Leo F. Philbin Registrar John E. Jones Placement Officer Francis S. Allen Librarian John Dan'’ Lawson Activities Officer Dr. E. D. Lovett Head Physician 13 • fuiirrMu • miouiKr • mm ink ENGINEERING Printing's new paper plow woi demonstrated Aeronautical Engineering Left to right- W f Nnlly. R. G Kendall, M C. Martinson. R. £ Hall. R. f. Men. 0. W. Smith, W. J. Werbott I W Gustafson. Dept H«oe R Noimon Sherpe, Dept. Hcod. George Hosslein, Dept. Heod. Icf to fight- T. Grove� . J. M McGroth, W. T. Meier. Airconditioning and Refrigeration Architectural Engineering lef to right: W. S. Word, G. Hosslcm. K W. Holmes, K. E. Schwartz, R. E. Policy. H. Moger. F W Bowden. Dept. Heod. H J Hendricks. Dept. Heod. 18 left to right: G. S. Furimsky. I. D. Jones. F W. Bowden. J. T, von Aspcren, J. A. Peterson. Electrical Engineering Electronics Engineering left to nght: J. R. Wills, H. Zimmermon, F. Stevck. J. Dillion, Dr. H K V o'f. F H Bedwell. Loft to righti I. Roger� , E. Beti, C. Richordt, H. 1. Ko.t , F. Whiting. Machine Shop Mechanica Engineering left to tight: W. E. Holt , T. J. Zillo. B. H. Brown, A . J. Fotter, R. W. Reynold� , R, P. Jtnttn, R. W. Adomton, J. P. Thomo� . H. Reece, J. O. Rkhordton, H. J. Jock� on. F. Whiting, Dept Head. T. J Zilka. Dept. Head. A. M. FcIIowi, Dept. Heod. R. Wiley, Dept. Head. AGRICULTURE R. I. Icoch, Poultry Dept. Hood. showed boby chicks to visiting poultry men A loed of Hereford steers is reody for Cow Poloce exhibition. J. F. Merson. Dept. Head. Agricultural Engineering left to righti I. Sonkoff, E. D. Gerord, C. Remund. R. Bille, R. Motheny, G Salo. I leboy. W. Kirkpotnck. G. Rich. W loopcr, J. Cornngton, I. Reaves, J. F. Merson. R. Gar o, R. Hoover L. I Benni n, Dept. Heod. P. Dougherty, Dept. Heod. Seated |lcft to tight): H. Mclachlm, R. K. Anderson. D. Nelson, S. B. Collini. E. A. Bloom. t Bucy, T. Meyer. T. P. Bronnum. Standing: R. Hoover. R. W. Miller, L I. Bennion, R. F. Johnson. R. Horni, D. Birkett. W. Gibford Anima Husbandry Crops Seoted: P. Dougherty. Standing; R. Vorhies. J W Talbott. R. lorbcrg S Gray. 22 loft to fight: E. D. McGlotion, R. Nelioo. K Boyle, G. Crumm. Dairy Farm Management Left to fight: Of. 0. Choie. C. Beck. G. Dfuftim, Dept. Head. Or. E. A. Hycr, Dept. Head. 23 IJJJJJJt H. C. Brown, Dept. Head. left o right: A. Amoto, E. M. Young, B. Young. Ornamental Horticulture Poultry Husbandry Left to right: L E Sankoff, R I. -leach, B. B. Bailey. Dr. L. S Corter, Dept Heod. left to r ghl: Dr. B. A Di:kion, I. R. Green. Dr A M Dean. Dr. I. $. Corter. Soil Science Dr. J. K. Allen, Dept. Heod. Veterinary Science Left to r ght: Dr. J. K. Allen. Dr. A. Gillette. Chemistry Laboratory Biological Science field project LIBERAL ARTS Agricu tura Journalism Left to Right: Dr. Douglass Miller, John Heinz, Ken Kifch, John Healey. Not shown—Photo chief Jim Dearinger. Ken Kitch, Dept. Head. Dr G. E Noble. Dept. Head. Dr. A. V. Butrboch. Dept. Heod. lef.- to right Dr. R. F. Hoover. D. H. Thomson, Dr. F M Essig, R. C Mougston. D.. R. C. Hatfield. Standing T. MeClurc (lob ottittont]. Dr. R. A. P.merttel. J. H Applcgorth. W. Thurmond. Dr. H. E. Cox . Dr. A. I. Roe� t. Biological Science Education lef. to right Dr. R Collins. H. Toone. Dr. J. longfo'd. Dr. W. Armentrout. V. Meochom, N. Gould, P. Rcbmson, H. Burlirghom. Of. D. M. Grant, Dept. Heod. Dr. A. N Cru ckihonki Dept. Head. 28 Seated: |lcf.‘ to right) K. Anderton, £. Marston, Dr. D. Gront, £. lovtnor. W. Maw. Standing: J. P Rie'oel. R. Andreini, R Boothe. W. S. Schuyler, Dr. S. R. Bobb. J. Bonnijtcr. V. Wilton, Dr. 6. Meyer. Dr. E. deVorot. English Social Science Seated: (left to righth) T. F, Nolan. Dr. A. N, Cruikthankt. R W Dili� , E. Rogert, G. Rittenhoj� !. Standing: J. D. Avory, D. Pcrcllo. M. Oleary, E. Hine, R. Anderson, P. Bromley. First row (I. to r.|: Elston, Folsom, Schenk, Tulock. Fisher. Weston. Second row: Mock, Folkenstern, Gordon, Honks, Cook. Third row: Culbertson, Young, Scott, Boxer, Sussmon. Fourth row: lowrence. Wirshup, Woodworth. Mathematics Military Science and Tactics left to right: Cop:. Arnette, Copt. Ulrich, M S.G.T. Ponkow. Copt. Fletcher. M S.G.T. M.S.G.T, Plath, Sgt. McCall, S.F.C. Brodley. INor shown is Secretory Al.son lomlm.l Or. M. E. Whitson, Dept. Head. Col. P. loiscllc. Dept. Head 29 It woj Davey who composed oor anthem. Music Physica Education left to right; D. Anderson, I. Harden, A. Haworth, J. Jensen, T. Ice, E. Jorgensen. H. P. Davidson, Dept. Head. T ftAMUR 5 POMS OKU Dr. R. A. Mott, Dept. Head. Dr. W. E. Bowls, Dept. Head. M. J. Potter, Dept. Head. First few [lef Jo right): Dr. J Abernethy. G. Wright. Dr. Hewitt, L. E. Hornmitt, Dr. W. E. Bowls; second row. Dr. A. 2. Rosen. D . V. D. lewis, H. R. Kobot, T M. Rickensrud; third row: Dr. A. Simon, T. Mo'how, Dr. R. H. Frost. Dr. I. V. Whitney, Dr. A. I. Hook, R E. Holmqwist. R. C. Hougsron, Dr B. Kennelly, J. Holt. Physical Science ndustrial Engineering M. J. Potter, R. C. Krag. Club officer!: (seated, left to right)—M. Meochom (v-p), W. Fuller (pres.); Handing—O. Johnson (treos), £. Sosaki (sec.) Not shown is R. Motheny (odv). ' Learn by doing Is also prccticed by the Ag Engineers. Agricultura Members of the Ag Engineering Club. The Ag Engineers proudly moved to their new building. Purposes of the Ag Engineers were furthered this year by many accomplishments. For one thing, they moved to a brand new $500,000 building. Activities included a Homecoming float, field trips, and the Tractor Rodeo and departmental displays at Poly Royal. The aim of this largest Ag Engineering department in the U.S. is to spread knowledge of agricultural mechanization. Members come from many countries, including Lebanon, Turkey, Israel, Iran, and South America. Engineers Members of the Ag Engineering Club. Air Conditioning Club Club officers: (left to right) H Pefou (sec.l, R. Wornogrcns (vp), D. Yotcs (re?.). I. lundstrom (treat.). 6. Phoklides (P The Air Conditioning Club is a departmental club to increase student understanding of air conditioning and to provide the members of the club an opportunity to make the best of their free time. There are dozens of activities going on annually for both the members and their friends. Speakers, barbeques, Hillcrest dances, field trips, dinner meetings and the par ticipation in Cal Poly s many intramural sports keep the air conditioning engineering students busy. 36 Members of the Air Conditioning Club. Amateur Radio Club Officerti (left 10 right) J. B. Hum (v-p), G Wellmon (pre .), J. Counter (treo .).- obtent were L. Dovi� (tec.), J. R. Will (odv.). One of the most active hobby clubs on campus, the group operates Campus Amateur Radio Station W6BHZ. Poly Hams' increase their knowledge and techniques as they communicate with myriad other amateur sta- tions throughout the state, the nation, and the world. Many a student who comes to Poly can thereby carry his back-home ovocation right along to college. W6BHZ supplies real assistance as o key station to the West Coast s Civilian Defense set-up with a voice that reaches almost any place on the globe. Member� of Amateur Radio Club. American Institute of Architects The Student Chapter of the American Institute of Architects combines interests and activities in one package to fill out the classroom—free-time program which is typical at Cal Poly. Club activities included: prominent architectural speakers, field trips, dances, banquets, picnics, the production of Christmas cards and intramural sports. 38 Member� of the � todcnt chapter of the Americon Club officer� : (left to right) J. Boyd (pres.), G. J. Hosslcin (adv ), M. Kohl (froih rep.), B. Sinclair (junior rep.), R. Folsom (rreos.l. J. McKinley (� cc.), J. Parish (senior rep.), 8. Richardson (u p), R. Vilielo (soph rep.). 39 The purpose of Beta Beta Beta is to form an honorary society for students interested in the Biological Sciences, thereby stimulating sound scholarship, dissemination of scientific truth, and encouraging investigation in the life sciences. The Epsilon Pi chapter on this campus has sponsored numerous speakers this year and has organized many field trips. One of the most rewarding activities is the upkeep of a botanical garden in Poly Canyon. Epsilon Pi officer� : T. McClure Ipre� .), M Eoton (v-p), J. Sutton (sec I, J. Vermes (trees.), I. Burns |cs), J Applegorth lodv.) Beta Beta Beta 40 Members of Col Poly'� Beta Beta Beta. Cluk officer� : (left to right) J. Co (rep ), P. Jeter (v-p). P. Godirci (treat.), V. Buccolo Iprct.), G. 8olin (tcc.), E. |odv.) Jorgenten Block “P Block P started the year with a bang by sponsorin the U.C.S.B.C.-Cal Poly football game dance in Cranda Gym The name given the dance this year was the Santi Barbara Stomp. The club's prestige was raised by several activities lik� hosting incoming football teams, contributing funds t the P.C.I. wrestling and selling tickets for the tourney. Also the club built its best float, the theme of which, Hughes, the Lion Tamer, brought praise from the viewers. Tentative plans include a sportsnighf and the big initia- tion of new members. 41 Member of Block ’P”. Bowling Team No. I. Monday league Team No. 2, Monday league Team No. 4, Monday league Toam No. 3, Monday league During Monday night and Thursday night you can al- ways find the members of Poly’s Bowling league busy hitting the pins at El Camino Bowl. This gives the many members an opportunity to get away from their study worries and relax in the keen competition offered by bowling. In this league, which is open to all students, members can earn both individual and team honors. dub officer : (left o right) R. Holladoy (v-p), I. Vond v«r (pre .). T. King (sec-treos.). Tcom I of the Thunday night league. team 2 of the Thursday night leogue Tuc doy night team of the leogue. Club officere; (fcf� io right) B Wornogierre (olum. tee.J, T. fnos |v p). 0. Von Bfockli� (pies ). J. Rodenmoyei (MC.|. 8 Krehbiel Itfcoj.); (tonding oie odvreor� Doon Cbondlo� . 0 Netso . Blue Key, a national service honor fraternity, gives serv- ice to the college and fosters a richer student-life pro- gram and good citiznship. Each year the club selects a major project to accomplish around the school. Ordi- narily, Blue Key's policy is to get a project rolling, then let some other club or organization take the job over. A point in case: hosting visiting football teams. This is now an annual project of the Block P society. Purchase of new uniforms for band members and reno- vation of Hillcrest dorm info a temporary College Union were other Blue Key projects. This year s project was lighting the clock tower on the Administration building so it can be seen at night. Members are selected from upper-classmen with an overall grade point overage of 1.5 or better. 44 Meeibere of Blue Key Canterbury Club Yon Cassius hath a lean and hungry look, said Julius Caesar to his confidant Mark Anthony. What Caesar didn't know was that Cossius hadn't been to Canterbury Club that week. Of course, Cassius was an unusual person — and so was the Episcopal or Orthodox stu- dent who didn't attend Canterbury Club this year. Mem- bership more than doubled this year, biggest of all years for Canterbury Club. Note the happy, smiling faces anticipating their supper at St. Stephen's parish hall in the pictures above. They were also looking ahead to the party and dance with Santa Barbara Col- lege Canterbury Club girls, the Corporate Communions, the basketball team, the parish picnic, the Santa Bar- bara Col — oh, well, lots of things made Canterbury popular this year. V Circle K This college Kiwanis Club is for selected men inter- ested in service. Although only in their fourth year at Poly, it has become recognized as one of the most help- ful clubs on campus. Its projects over the past year included ushering at football games, TB drive, and the decorating of the lobby in the Administration Building. Cal Poly's Circle K also played host this year to the Circle K District Convention. Members of Cal Poly's Circle K. I 46 Collegiate F. F. A. F.F.A. Club officer� : (left to right) Corio Zunigo ( .), Michael Johnion |rcp), Fronk Etpinola |v-p), Earl Pon x (pres.l, Haydn Lee (treas.). Don Hendrick� (� ec.) The Future Farmers of America has a principal function in the helping in preparing future teachers in vocational agri- culture. Every year, the F.F.A. conducts many activities on the campus — escorting high school students, participating in the many extracurricular activities at Poly Royal and convention is held annually at the Cal Poly campus. The club s primary goal, however, is to supply opportunities to prospective Ag teachers. The future teacher is put at ease, given confidence and will be an all-around expert in his field when he graduates. 47 Member� of Col Poly F.F.A. Club officers. I left 'o r gh� seoted) G. Lonioi (see,). C. I. Short Iprcs.J. V. Show (1st vp); srooding: W R Troutoer (odv.|. 8. Velosco (nonv), R O. Gccer (2nd v p). I. Morch (ircos.), J. Hu '«' (h.e.). J. Wdhoms (p i.), 0. Sho (m.), C. Johnson (publ). The Col Poly Crops Club, composed of field, truck, fruit, service and inspection, and citrus crop majors, started the year with an excellent student orientation. The club entered a float in the Homecoming parade and held open house for alumni. Estrada Gardens was the scene of a foil barbecue, and the Spring Barbecue was sacrificed to establish the Second Annual Crops Banquet. Other events included a Christmas party spon- sored by the married men and their wives, in return for a spring outing sponsored by the single men. Active participation in Poly Royal, crop judging contests, and a very successful intramural sports program rounded out the year. Members of Crops Club. Engineering Clu b Counci The Engineering Club Council is composed of representatives from the seven major departments of the Engineering Division. They ore chosen by the departmental club, or clubs, and num- ber two per department—plus the chairman and sec-treas. The council is the integrating factor in the constantly expanding division. Because of the expanding enrollment there was felt a need for a central organization to which problems of mutual interest to the departments could be brought and discussed. Each year, the club sponsors the Engineering Alumni luncheon ... Did COHO. CEAfi ...am ... 1.0. E ... i. at ... mol pico pi during Homecoming. Any money gained in its projects is held in the treasury until ... POLy PHASE it can be used to help further a departmental objective which will bring recognition to the individual student and the division ... (A. E. CLU8 os a whole. ... A.I.I.E. ... S.A.E. ... A. 18.S. left to right: C. H. Gregory (odv.l, J. Boyd. F. Wilson. W. King (vp). B. V arnegicris. G. Wedemeyer (ch.). H. Taussig Isec - treat.J, C. Koltboff, B. Snowmon, C. Sotcliff, S. McClut hon, R. lyjhor. Gamma Pi Delta Club officer : (l ft to fight) E. Lcol (hut ), G. K. Soto |v-p). R Mclaughlin (prev). G. E. Shrodef (sec.-trcoj.l; nor � hown ore 8 Fox [s.a.o.] ond odvnor C. Beck. Gamma Pi Delta, 20-year-old honorary agri- cultural fraternity, was organized on the Cal Poly campus to recognize scholarship, lead ership, and character on the part of agri- cultural students. It has carried on on active program with the exception of the war years. In 1951, Beta Chapter was installed at the Voorhies Campus. Among the service activities of the fraternity are: community projects, sorting and mailing Poly Royal Brochures and Green and Gold, and helping the orientation committee dur- ing freshman orientation week. Members of Gommo Pi Delro. Members of Golden Blade. Golden Blade, honorary military society, was founded four years ago on this campus. With expansion of the Military Science and Tactics Dept., it has developed into a large organization which at present has as its goal to enter Scab- bard and Blade, national military honor society. The society is composed of upper class students, who were elected to the society because of scho- lastic achievements and leadership. Many activities were on the program this year. They ranged from a spring picnic to the annual military ball, which this year was held in the officers club at Camp San Luis Obispo. Golden Blade Society Offxert: (left to fight) G. H. Ziegler (pres.I. A. C. Cooper (vpl. P. T. Miersch, jr. (sec.). G. E. Wilson (tfcos.) Copt. Ulrich (odv.) Instituto of Aeronautical Sciences One of the larger student branches of the Insti- tute of Aeronautical Sciences, national profes- sional society, is located here at Cal Poly. Its functions are primarily to exchange ideas and technical achievements in the science of aero- nautics. Studded with extra-curricular activities, the year was highlighted by attendance at the West Coast I.A.S. conference, held in Los Angeles. Through the club's meetings and annual spring banquet, comes top-drawer industrial and scien- tific information from leading engineers of the aeronautic profession. Club officers: (left to right) L W. Gustafson (odv.), W. Dolezal (treos.), V . Wilson (chairman), D. C. Jones (corr. sec.). Not shown: E. Akers (rcc.-scc.). Members of I.A.S. i 52 Institute of Radio Engineers The Student Chapter of the Institute of Radio Engineers is a society whose professional inter- ests lie in the electronics field. It's the oldest national engineering society on campus with a membership of 90 students. The organization sponsors speakers from the many electronics in- dustries on the West Coast. A Homecoming luncheon for students and returning alumni, an annual banquet, a school dance, and several barbecues during the year were also dub-spon- sored. Active membership in the I.R.E. encourages pro- fessional attitudes and social contacts, and it entitles students to keep up-to-date with the I.R.E. Proceedings, a leading publication on advances currently being made in the electronics field. Club officers: (loft to right) A. Von Deventer (trcos.l, O. Gobby (v-c.). S. Kipp |ch.). St. Lewis Isec.l; not sho..n is advisor C. Rodius. Members of I.R F. 53 M nb«ri of Kone 0 Howaii. From far away Hawaii, the members of Cal Poly's Kane O Hawaii Club gather to promote friendship and to ex- change their mutual interests. Among the dub s many activities are the luau, or Hawaiian Feast, which is an annual club project, a dance in Crandall gym for the student body of Poly, and participation in the various intramural sports. Kane O Hawaii is also known for attracting their friends from the islands to come to Cal Poly and to enjoy our way of education and character building. Club clfiniii (Ml t© nght) A Kimuro (ticoi.), S. Yonvogoto |v-p), T. Hirayomo lp'M.1. R Moruyama ( «.), E. A Rittenhouie (odv.) Member� of M E, Soocty. 'he Mechanical Engineering Society has as its goal the stimulation of campus-wide student interest in the dif- ferent phases of the Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment. The club joined in the Homecoming parade, field trips, and participated in intramural competition. For the fourth time in a row, the Club sponsored the highly-popular Christmas formal dance. A beach party and a smoker were also among the calendar of activi- ties. Club officer� : (left to nghi) J. Smnoti |v-p), K. Turner (treot.), S. Willtom on |� ec.), J. Bartley (prev). Nor sho vn T 2il a (odv.). Members of loi Icchcroi Ooiry Club. Los Lecheros, Cal Poly Dairy Club, is one of the largest and most active clubs on campus. Each year the club sends judging teams in both cattle and products to the Pacific International Live- stock Exposition at Portland, Great National at San Francisco and the Nationals at Waterloo, Iowa. This year the judging teams proved outstanding, especially at Portland, when they won first in both cattle and products contests. Judging teams are not the only activities in which Los Lecheros participates. One of the annual projects of the club is to enter a float in the Homecoming parade. Other outstanding events are the annual banquet and the booth at Poly Royal. I 56 leorning Here to Feed o No- tion wos the title of the los Iccneros Poly Royol booth. Lecheros The combined Dairy Judging teams. Outstanding Seniors for 1956 were: R. Fox, F. Espinolo ond S. Jones. Club officers; (left to right) T. Pinheiro (v-p), I. Colcogno (sac), S. Jones (ircos), M. Stuart (sec ), F. fspncla (pres.), R. Moranda (rep.) The food wot excellent and � p rit ron high during the bonquet. Mot Pico Pi society includes all printing majors and all others interested in printing. Poly's famed printing eng. dept, does the printing for El Mustang, Young Farmers, Future Farmers mag- azine, El Goal Post and various other publica- tions. It also provides the printing profession with young men who will help maintain our heritage of the Freedom of the Press. One of this year’s highlights was the annual banquet, held this time in the library. Mayor Lucksinger of San Luis Obispo helped start another printing week celebration on the 250th birthday of Benjamin Franklin, the father of America's printing. The society was also represented in Poly Royal activities and com- peted strongly in intramural sports. When or© they going to bring in the chow? 58 « f ► i Officer� : P. lysher (pres ), G Murphy, (treat.). J Behge (rep,) Not show it C. Peckhom (v-p). Members of Cal Poly's Mat Pica Pi Society. Mat Pica Pi Mayor locksinger inaugurated printing week. Dept. Head Fellows spoke during the bonauet. Club officer� : (left to right) B Chandler (rep). R. Gravante (m.), H. Bowman (Ireas.), 0. McPherson (pres.). M. Cruz (v p). M. Motion |m.|. Not shown; R. Hall (adv ). The Mustang Flying Association was founded in 1946 to provide flying time to its members at cost. The club has 24 active members and two airplanes—a Piper J-3 Cub'' and a Piper PA-12 Super Cruiser —both based at the county airport. Membership is open to students, faculty and staff or their respective families. Interest- ingly enough, the membership consists of about half agricultural students and half engineering students. 60 Members of the Musrong Flyers. Poly Chi is a group to improve fellowship among Chinese students. Purposes of the club are: 1) To as- semble Chinese students, 2) To promote higher scolasfic standards among these students, 3) To develop leader- ship and fellowship among Chinese students as well as the general student body and faculty members, 4) To promote social activity. Activities of the year include: a big feed for new and prospective members, sending of representatives to the annual Chinese Students Intercollegiate organization, sponsorship of a dance, conducting of blood drives, and promoting of a booth at Poly Royal. To improve fellowship among groups, regular corre- spondence was exchanged among the Chinese Student Clubs of numerous other schools. Besides promoting better understanding between schools, it enables us to co-ordinate our activities with activities of the other clubs. We give special welcome to all Chinese Clubs invited from other schools and our alumni at Homecoming and Poly Royal. dob officer� : {left to right) H. H. Wong |pr« .|. H. Reece (odv.l, H. Fona (v-nt- E. Chon (treov), G. leong (hijt.l, 0. Toe liec.J. Poly Member� oi Poly Pho� e Club. The ugliest mon on campus, beller known as “Jack Axe, Ihe Campus Defective, has solved every case of (Bay Rum, that is) on campus. — Ernest Bailey, sponsored by Poly Phase. Phase The Poly Phase Circus Train, largest float in the history of Cal Poly's Homecoming, captured the First Place Alumni Trophy Award this year. This is the third consecutive year Poly Phase has taken top honors in this annual event. Club Office� � : (left to fight, seotedj F. W. Bowden (adv.), R. Snowman (pres.), H. Hunt (tec); standing—I. Thonr.um (SAC). 0. Howell (Ircos.l, H. Voile (hist.), C. Cummings (rep ), S. Bradley (v-p). Poly Penguins Members of the club The Col Poly Penguins take to the hills during the month of February for the annual Enduro Test, which is after- words concluded with a barbeque. The rugged event attracts riders from throughout the State. Poly Penguin ac- tivities included: escorting of the Home- coming and Poly Royal parades, dances, the Safari booth at Poly Royal, and the annual banquet. Poly Wool Growers The C.P.W.G. is on association for the promotion of fel- lowship between students of the Meat Animal Department with an interest in sheep and all persons interested in the production of livestock and meat. These goals have been reached in the past by numerous field trips to production areas. These have included a trip to Bakersfield for lambing, marking, and dinner (Basque style) at the Noriega Hotel. Another interesting trip was to Coalinga to view operations in that area. This year, the C.P.W.G. has also undertaken trips to San Francisco to see our lambs sold, slaughtered and hung on the rail. In January a successful Barn Dance was held in the sheep barn loft. In February the journey was to Coalinga again to mark lambs for a sheepman there. In April, the club went to the Sacramento area to see the rams being readied for the annual ram sale. To climax the year's activities. May brought a barbecue, and ended a very successful year. Members of sho«p dub 65 Club officer}. (left to right) F. Meare� lpre .l. B. Lew (h.f.J. C. Delamerer (� ec.), P. Leach |adv.|, G. Livingstone (v-p), B. Dolon (trea� .|. Poultry Club Cal Poly's Poultry Club serves to organize for joint ac- tivity those students at Poly who are interested in the poultry industry and its allied fields. Prominent mem- bers of the Californio industry are featured guests at the regular meetings. Annually the club sponsors a get-acquainted meeting, a float in the Homecoming Parade, a dance. Alumni Turkey banquet and a spring barbecue. The club also sponsors a Poultry Show during Poly Royal ,a bowling team and many members participate in intramural sports. During the Spring quarter, qualified members of the Poultry Department visited many poultry ranches and allied business concerns on their annual Spring Field Trip. 66 Member� of the Poultry Club Officer� , top row: (left to right) 8. Miller (odv.|, 8. Milton (v-p), S. Porker (pres.). J. Tyjon (sec.); bottom row: J. Flonogon (trcos.), P. Still (NIRA rep.), E. Berryesso (s.o.o.), D. Sw.'tzer (arena sup.). Cal Poly’s famous Rodeo Club sponsored three rodeos this season including the Polv Royal Inter-Collegiate. Ac- tive since 1949, the club fields a team that participates in inter-collegiate events throughout the west. Members now own their own roping stock and plans are under way for a new and larger arena and student horse barn. The Poly Royal Rodeo boasted strong competition with teams from Washington State, University of Idaho, Uni- versity of California, Fresno State, Cal Poly at San Dimas, Arizona State, and University of Arizona all pitching for top honors. Members of tho Rodeo Club. 67 Club offinra: (left io fight }. O. Rchordton (odv), G. W. Wedemcyer (prot.J. T. Cloifc (v-p). W. B. Rodriguez (see.), J. CHoeko (lreoi.|. The Society of Automotive Engineers Cal Poly’s Student Branch of the Society of Automotive Engineers is the second largest in the nation with a membership of more than 200. A technical group, the SAE sponsors speakers from the automotive, air craft, and allied industries. The subjects covered are the latest en- gineering techniques and practices which help the student round out his academic work and acquaint him with the standard practices of his profession. Other activities include dinner meetings, joint ME-SAE meetings, and the two highlights of the year are the annual ME-SAE Field Trip. The field trip is made during Spring Vacation — one year to the Los Angeles area, and the next year to the Bay Area. Members of S.A.E. Mombert of Social Science Club. Social Science Club Only in its fifth year of Cal Poly, the Social Science Club again promoted another full year of activities. It staged public forums on national and local community interests, sponsored a Poly Royal exhibit, studied employment trends in the Social field, and held a dance in Hillcrest temporary Student Union. 69 Club officer� : (left to right) C Brook� |SAC). D. Andrew� |pre .I, D. Jarre. (� ec.-lreo� .), W. Gunn (vp), D. Pcrelo (odv.). Soil� conservotion it a major dob problem. Soils Club The rapidly increasing enrollment at Poly is reflected by the 21 per cent increase in Soils Department en- rollment. The calendar for this year included a successful barbe- cue to start the ball rolling and an excellent float en- tered in the Homecoming Parade. At the time of this writing, a field trip to the Bay Area was taking place. The plans for Poly Royal included a banquet for Soils Department alumni and an exhibit to top all previous exhibits. In keeping with the theme, the exhibit de- picts the jobs Soils graduates are performing the world over. 70 Members of the Soil� Club. Member� of Young Farmers Club. Young Farmers The Col Poly Young Farmers are composed of those students who are interested in the work of the Future Farmers of America and is open to all. Sparked by adviser Carl Beck, the Young Farmers played an important part this year in the leadership of campus affairs. This leader- ship was also extended to regional offices, and aid in conducting the annual State-wide F.F.A. meet, which is held on the campus each year. 71 left to right: W. S. Word |odv), 0. lowc (treot.), i. Porrish (SAA|, D. Benton (pret ), G Cole (tec.l, B Richgrdton |v p). Scarab Fraternity SCARAB, p ofcssional Architectural fraternity within the Architectural Engineering Department, is designed to attain a broader knowledge of architecture and to stimulate a greater interest in expression through graphic arts. Club activities during the year included: designing of the San Luis Obispo art show, hosting the national Scaram convention at Cal Poly, sketch trips, barbeques, and the sponsorship of a design competition for the junior class. of Scarab Fraternity. 72 Alpha Phi Omega Frcnr row: C. Elston ff.o.J. G. Chambers (ICC), J. Chondo I (hit?.) Bock rowi J. Sullivan (vp). P. Noblo (pret.), K. Gill Itreot.) Not shown is B. Chapman, secretary. Ugly man contest this year was sponsored by the club. Alpha Phi Omega, which was at one time affil- iated with Scouting, has now become a national service fraternity for college men. Among the fraternity's many activities this year were the up-keep of the activities bulletin board outside the Administration Building and the ' Ugly Man contest. The latter one was won this year by Jack Axe” Bailey. Also the fraternity assisted in judging Scout ex- hibits and constructed posters for Poly Royal. All members were at one time in the past active in the Boy Scouts of America. Members of Alpha Phi Omega. ALPHA PHI OMEGA Member of Americon Welding Society Now in its second very successful year at Poly is the student chapter of American Welding Society. Purpose of the chapter is to promote a better understanding of the field of welding engineering and its allied activities to the engineering stu- dent, and to expose the genuinely-interested student to the nature and scope of the welding field through the presen- tation of lectures, papers and other technical information. The chapter participates in technical meetings of the Ameri- can Welding Society, industrial field trips, and as honored representative of Poly at the Western Metal Show and Con- gress in Los Angeles. Among its social activities, the chapter boasts quarterly dinner meetings and an annual barbecue. American Welding Society 74 Club officer!-, left to right] J. £. Bantley |prc� .|, J. Schicld fv p], C. T. Schmidt (lectreov) Officer� ! (left to tight) J. Smith (pres.), G. Settrini [toph rep.), T. Brown (SAA), G. Kennedy [� ec.J, W Parker (Poly Royal). G. Richardton (r.h.), G. Conlon (jun. rep.). standing, J. Boyev ( .b.), R. Skillin (I.O.C.), J. Slaten (vp), E. Hctlctt (adv.), F. And«r� on (p.t.J, B. Fugate (ten. rep.) The 275 members of Boots and Spurs represent one of the West's largest college animal hus- bandry departments. The club consists of men who strive to excell in the livestock field. A barbecue and Western dance is held each fall and spring. The club sponsored field trips to Betteravia, Hollister area, Los Angeles area, and local field trips. At the club's annual winter banquet, a promi- nent livestock man addressed the group. Each spring Boots and Spurs sponsors the stock show at Poly Royal, and an all-college judging contest. M mb r� of Boon and Spur . 75 Members of Chose Moli helped finance subscriptions to two newspapers and a weekly magazine. The club is enrolled in the Intramural sports program and maintains a physical culture and exercise room in the basement. Chase Hall's Top Hat Club was organized to make campus living more extra-comfortable for its members. Probably the most visible contribu- tion to comfort was purchase of the dorm’s tele- vision set. Proceeds from a soft drink machine Moll officer : (left to right) J. Woyodo (housing office), J. f. Ascarrun (sec.I, D. M. Clements (pres.), J. Smithers (d.m.). Chase Hall Deuel Dormitory Thoi« sreoks were thick ot the borbequc Dorm officers: (kneeling, left to right) R. Hing (v-p|, R. Snyder (pres.). N. Cordono (c.O.t.h.); (stondingl P. Wol'ers (othl.J. B Moo’o Id.m.), C. Kimboll (sec.-treat.). Deuel Dorm is Cal Poly’s oldest dormitory and presently hosts over 100 students. This mokes Deuel the largest living group on this campus. If is centrally located and can easily be reached from any part of the campus. The Deuel Devils' are very active in both scholastic and extra-curricular activities. This year they fielded a fine intra- mural volleyball team, which won the championship. Also, the football team, basketball five and the softball squad proved outstanding. Deuel was proud to have under its roof Poly's Rudy Brooks. Rudy brought laurels to Poly when he competed in football, boxing, and track. Next year the Devils await with anticipation the arrival of the coeds, who will be housed across the street from the dormitory. Highlighting this year's activities was the fall barbeque, which was a huge success. I wont tome more lalod, Mitch! The lucky inhabitanti ot Deuel Dorm. El Dorado Dormitory Do rn officers: (sitting, left to right) G. Jorritsmo (rep.), 8 Bergen (treos.- sec.), t. DycHe (oth.(, T. Voorhlts (v-p), S. Hobbs (pres.), I. lilchfielc (d.m.). J. Sittrink (h.). El Dorado Dormitory during this past year has been quite active within its own boundaries. El Dorado, or in Spanish the Golden one, boasted a complete cross- section of students from many of the major departments and from all over the state, as well as a few occupants from outside of the United States. At their regularly scheduled dorm meetings the group viewed movies and upon many occasions adjourned to El Corral for coffee following the meetings. A huge Christmas party was staged by El Dorado with the capable officers doing all the work. Exchanging of gifts, movies, and refreshments were enjoyed by all. Speakers, and organized dormitory outings rounded out this very successful year. In intramurals the dormitory was able to hold its own. They entered teams in football, basketball, and softball and provided the league some strong competition. Many long-lasting friendships were formulated and these freshmen should be seen quite actively in the next three years (hot they will be attending Cal Poly. M©fnb«'t of El Dorado Dorm. Home of the boxers — that's Heron Hall, where Box- ing Coach Lee, manager J. Antoine and boxers E. labastida, V. Buccola, J. Shaw, G. Cox, and P. Godinez kept us well known around campus. Activities of the dorm included intramural sports and, of course, studying. Heron Hall is not without honors, hoving won the Christ- mas decoration contest. The scene comprised Santa Claus and his reindeer on the rooftop. Heron men extend a welcome to the coeds in '56 but will miss the comforts of the old dorm. The member� of Heron Holt. Heron Hall The gong got buly early with planning and . . . . the finiihing tovchet hr Chriitmo� d« ©roti©n� i . jytaS Football tcom members: (left to right| R lipscomb. B. Ferro. B. Cole. A. Woklcnmoicr, J. White. 0. Udell. S. Thigpen. P. R.ley. N Power� , J. Churchill. Basketball team members: (left to right) A. Wahlenmaier, B. Farro. B. Strathern, J. White, D. Udell, S. Thigpen. H. Nolle, N. Powers. Bowling tcom members: (left to right) R. Alison, J. Churchill, J. Hardrnon. D. Tripodi. Hewson House Members of Hewson House. 80 Members o' Hews on Moose Hewson House, newest off-compus Cal Poly housing unit, is the college home of 132 students of all three majors and is con- veniently located in downtown San Luis Obispo. It is owned by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. P. Hewson. Mrs. Nancy Davis is house- mother and manager. Hewson House is run most successfully on the honor system with a house committee composed of nine men in charge of activi- ties. A large lounge, an attractive dining room and a recreation room are on the main floor. The men enjoy TV, pool, ping pong in the building and are active in intramural sports. Morn® officer : (lofr to right) R Lipscomb (f.r.J, R. Ali ion Jf.r.), R. Hunter |rreot.), J. Howe Iprei.), R. Down (rcp.l. 8. Sfrofhern (vp.), S. Thigpen ( ec.| « .«.Do,,,. The first Y.M.C A. ' branch of Cal Poly woi storied this ycor ot Hewton House. Hillcrest Dorm. Dorm officers: (left io right) J. Sorter |v-p), C. Welter |o t f. d.m.), K. Arrrbrojter (pre .), N. J. Jockttyt ( ec.|, G. Chambers (dm ), M. Kingsley (treo .). Hillcrest dorm is the most unique dormitory on campus. It is located north of the dairy classroom, next to our Temporary Student Union. The dorm is unique because its members are all transfer and foreign students who hove an average age of over 23. There- fore it is to be understood that the men are serious in their studies and many an honor student has ‘‘graduated'' from Hillcrest. the member of Hilkre t Dormitorie . 82 Officer , bottom row: (left to right) J. Benevide (tec.- treat.), B. loeffler (pret.). B. Coveletto (v-p); top row: R. Thomp on (I.M.), M. Kepler (d.m.), E. Inoyc (froth rep.). Modoc Dormitory Modoc Dorm is also called Cal Poly's International Settlement since more countries are represented than in any other dorm on campus, Modoc was very active this year in I.M. sports. It placed second in football and fielded a fine basketball squad. Also it took first place in the Frosh Christmas decorations this year. Member! of Modoc Dormitory. 83 It took lot of pfo t « to gain that chompionship. Shasta Dorm. Dow officersi (left to right) J. Parker (trcoi). B. Olivo� Ipret.l. E. Anderton (v-p). B Bonrom (dm.); kneeling- B. Benedict pubi ). R. Kolev-tch loth.). SHASTA DORM—-THE ONE AND ONLY : as considered by its residents! Why? A background of participation in college activities. Take the 1955-56 college year as a typical example. Shasta jumped right into the swing of things with not only one but two intramural football teams. One team took fop honors and the other placed second in their respective leagues. During the Fall quarter, the Big Brother” dorm also took part in the annual Homecoming parade, thus the only dorm on campus to be represented. The dorm is also conssidered a cross section of the col- lege and boasts many members who take an active part in extra-curricular activities. Christmas season was recognized by the Shasta men —the only mountain dorm to do so. All of the activities were not in one quarter. Shasta en- tered intramural teams in basketball and softball and were top contenders in both sports. Memboi� of Sho� to Dow. • Ugly Man Pat Allen brought a honou to Whitney. Whitney Dorm. Whitney Dorm is one of the new mountain dorms, sit- uaaed north of the Temporary Student Union. Many activities were held this year. Starting with the “Ugly Man Contest, in which Pat Allen took fourth place, we continued with participating in intramural football and the ping-pong tournament. The most rewarding thing was thot the members renovated our basement to turn it into a lounge, where at regular intervals motion pic- tures were shown and snacks could be consumed. Finishing this year's activities was the barbeque held in Cuesta Park. the inhabitants of Whitney Dorm. Monterey Dorm. Dorm Officers! (left to right) J. Chonco (pres.), D. Denny (trees.), G. Schmidt (sec.), £. Tully |v-p), J. McGinness (rep.), C. T. Short (dorm mgr.) A picnic, a beachparty, and a fine record in In- tramural Sports are just a few of the accom- plishments of Monterey Dorm this year. Located at the west end of the Freshman Dorm area, Monterey has put to good use the adjoining baseball diamonds and basketball and tennis courts. Under the ■■fatherly'' guidance of Dorm Manager C. T. Short, Monterey has proved itself to be one of the most active dormitories on campus. Residents of Monteroy gothored in the living room. Secretary John Trexel Ittlffffft? Government Seoted: (left to nght) Bob McVoy. John Bartley. Ron Kellogg. Bob Crime. John Trexel. Stondingi Jomet S. Wilkmton, John Boston. Moynord Kepler. Don Holsteod. Mike O'leory, Haydn lee. Glen Schroeder. lorry Dictzel. Sherwood Dorington. Bob Bottrom, Bob Flood. D' k von Brackle. Jomet McGrath, Jomet Shield. Gene Mehltchov. Dvone Wickttrom. Rot Gogerty. S. A. C. Advisory Committee left to right: Hoydn Lee. Dr. M. C. Whitson. John Boston, Ed Rogers, Williom Troutner. Bob Crime, Dick von Brockle. Board of Publications Control First row (I, to r.Jr Ken Kitch. Dr. D. M Her, Ken Torbet, Chock Erickson, Steve Emanuels; second row: Don Nielson, John Reid, John Heoley, N ck Monnikendom, Bob Flood. Don Sweet. Firs: row (I. to r.|; Dick Neill, Don Snider. Gene Mehbchou, Jerry Toyloe, Phil Carpenter, second row Dick louzon, lo ry Glondon, Dick Holt, Don Morshbum, Don Pine. D ck Reed. Don Wilkin. Music Board Board of Athletic Control Left to right: N. Gome . D. Wilkin. M Wilken� on, I. Hughe� . B. 8olmon. H. Wineroth; [seated) K. Torbet, O. Wiekstrom. Finance Committee left to right: (seoted) J. Von Deventer. B. Grime. C. Frermtad. M. Hole. J. Grondey. D. Peter� cn (chairman). A. Erni (sec.), B. Cardiff, R. Burnett, J. Carter, M. Hoyet, H. Bo� � ; (itonding) Deon Chandler, D. S. Nelson, H. Wineroth. left to right: T. I. Davi� , P. M. Ritterbond. M. 1. Hirni, R Andreini (odv.), A. Thomsen (chairman), F. Nickol, R. N. Holvorson, J. Counter, V . I. Smeton. Film Committee Constitution and Codes Committee Student Government Committee Seated: (left to right) B Bostrom, F. Espinola (ch.|, J. Duffy. Stonding- R. Kellogg, B Bailey, C. T. Short, J. Bor low. H. Heme, B. Perello. D Andrew , J Boston. B Alderman left to r.ght; Bob Bostrom. Ron Kellogg (ch.), Bob Alderman. Rally Committee Combined tolly committee with the Poly cheerleader� ond the � oog girl were Ihi year headed by Choirmon George Futos, tccond from loft, standing. The Poly Royal Board war directed this year by Don Halstead (front row, fourth from left). Poly Royal Board Assembly Committee left to rlghti L Spaeth, G. Mulford, A. Jensen, N. Nichols, B. lewis, N. Foster, D. Lawson. left to righti E. Dewey, Mrs. A. Haworth, 8. Spiers, D. Walker. B. McKinley, B. Mehaffey, T. Gilbert. Dance Committee c. c. left to nght; Of. A. I. Hook. 0. Matino. P. Wilton. P. Bolerron, J. Botron. M SimmofM. £. Chelini, S. Jonet, C. Shroder. C Chocol, I. Dietrel. S. AvVew. H. lee. 01. E Hye� Junior Class Officers Freshman Class Officers left to fight: Bob Batman (tec) Paul Wilton (pros.), Ceotge Schnvdt (treat.). Doug Totrcau (v-p). Not thown, C. Scott, faculty advitcr. left to right: Mike Simmont (tec.), Ed Chelini (vp), Haydn loo (SAC), Dr. E. Hycr. Not thown here it Danny Etaw, pret. College Union Board left to right: D. lowson, D. Gordon. D. Pcfferlc, D. Walker, A. Thomson, C. Honks, J. Schield, R. Werner, H. Gilpin, N. Nichols, B. S’one, E. Ritienhoose. left to righti G. Shroder (SAC|, R. Oxley (sec.). $. Jones (treos), J. Boston (pres.), 0. Morino (v-p). Not shown is V . E. Holti (odv.) Sophomore Class Officers Senior Class Officers left o fight: I. Dieuel (v-p), G Chocol (sec.). S. Askew (pres I, M. Kepner ((SAC), E. D. Gerord (odv.). Not shown s C Helt (Iteos.; EL RODEO Associate Editor Bob Bonson Sales Manager Ken Tarbet 98 THE STAFF (left to Cox, Bill Mehaffey, lother, Doug Horne. jes, Wayne sor, James Bob Flood. Editor Steve Ernonucli, Bui ness Monogcr. Al Pryor, Associato Editor. What's for chow tonight? Orientation week dinner. The sun was bright at Avila. 100 Poly's Toast-of-the-Town.” Indoctrination hour. Engineering (top prizewinning Homecoming roily, float). Queen Rufhie and Princesses. Cal Poly's Marching Band. Agricultural Engineering float. Homecoming donee. Hewson House float. S?on Gcme, monager of Clorence Brcwn Jewelers. presents Cooch Hughes with the perpetual trophy which will be presented on- ruolly to the outstanding all-around athlete of the year. Indoor sport seoson arrives. President MePhce addresses the first Winter Crcduoting Class's commencement. Afterwards tho graduates ottendod on informal coffee hour with their friends, fomilies ond fccvlty. Clean-up altet the w.nter earth-moving ra ni wol O major problem. High brow united Poly during the R.O.T.C. Federal Injpecticn The Fire Cepctrment moved to it� new home. Mayor luckvnger vtorted Printing Week. Artist Shoeter showed his cartoons. The U.C.l.A. Brums come over to ploy chess. College Union record donees in Hillcrest Lounge were on enormous success. During intermissions, expert woiters brought re- freshments. Bob Crime honds Kon Kollogg the first Cl Mustang from one of the new circulation boxes. Circulation Mgr. Mike Mottis grinning approval. Everybody seemed to enjoy our assemblies Ir all storted with Eve wos versifier Armour's subject. Winners in the ping pong tournomcot held at Hill crest lounge were- (left lo right) V Bowler, runner up; B. Barclay, second place; D. Creasy (dim.); O Hand, winner; ond H. Shams, runner-up Dovey gives instructions to members of the Gleo Club in Coalinga, during the lost night of the 7-day music tour which drew over 20.000 spectators. Operation Facelift was started on compus when the old Ag Mcchonics lobs hod to be removed for construction of the Engineering Building Frank “Rocky” loduca won the 147 lbs. division in the Pocific Coast Intercol legiote Boxing tournoment at Socromento. Coach Tom lee gave finol instructions to members of the boxmg squad, before the men left for the P.C.I. champion- ships m Socromento. Ti c Mustangs captured second place behind powcr-poclcd Idaho Stoto College, loft to right; F. loduca (147 lbs. champion), P. Godinez (runner-up), and E. labastido. Others moking tho trip were; E. lelovicr (third place), R Brooks, G Martinez ond V. Buccola (all runners-up). J President McPhee presented diplomas ot Col Poly s first spring qrocuotion Shown here •$ GroduOte Nick Karpov : Tnc,Q' Voung h stoff ■ S'Kth ft,r y Vil,, a O' «OIC or Al Pryor (lefti ond Xirokis Peterson had o tug of war to swing t”e vote of Steve Emonuels in the controversial issue of three branch government before student body elections U N at Corvollis Seven delegates represen’ed Co Poly ond Greece ot the Model U N Conference ot Oregon Stote College in Corvallis, left to right orer l rot Mockoui llebo non), Guy Ole no (U.S.). Adnan Shocoir IJordon). Anthony Kyrrokis iGreece). Robert Holley and leader Ralph Jarrett iboth US). I. C. Fletcher, farm foremon, celebrated hts ?5th year on this compvs. Herr he is sliowing students the operating power of o big new diesel tractor. Candidates for Student Body off ee presented their views during the campaign assembly. Left to right ore: 0. A Coppock |sec ), J. Duffy (see.). R Pockord (sec.). D. Walker Ivecp], J. K. Beard (ore� v). G Krnredy (prenyl, E. Slcvin (proxy). Absent was I. Moot Iveep). Slevin, Walker ond Duffy won. PROUDLY WE MAIL Chuck lottpech ond Chorlie PnUm Foil ond Spring Student Photo Chief� of Ncwsburcau. Although their work ■� nearing it� completion, we'd like to thank them for their endlc� � effort� to moke thi� book whot it it. The Collegian� Quartet went on o mutic four thi� month, left to righti i Bon. ) Scotty. D. Morthburn. P. Petcrton 108 With the Quartet, the Glee Club brought many spring tour lourelt bock to Col Poly. It is with great pleasure that I take this opportunity to express the sincere gratitude of the graduating class of 1956. During the past four years at Cal Poly, we have been guided by one of the most humble men in the State of California. His words to us as freshmen have stuck with us through- out these past four years, and his ideas of Education and Democracy will stay with us all during our lives. We can only say: ' Thank you. President Julian A. McPhee. Our class has been strengthened immeasurably by many faculty and staff members of this college. Together with the President, they have lifted us to the heights we have attained. We must now use this knowledge to climb even higher and further the atti- tudes learned at Cal Poly. We say: ' Thank you, faculty and staff. To our fellow senior classmates, we give our sincere wish for success. We hove been through many trying times together. We had to paint the P twice, the class put on one of the best Poly Roly Carnivals the college has ever seen, and we have been one of the last classes to see this campus in both its old and new form. We form the last all-male graduating class of Cal Poly. The underclassmen and those men and women who have yet to come to Col Poly are in for an experience they won't forget. College may seem rough at times. You may feel like giving up. But the reward you receive in your attitudes and ideas alone should prompt you to go on. On behalf of the Senior Class of 1956, I again thank you. Cal Poly. JOHN BOSTON President Class of 1956. no Princess Audry Gowman Homecoming Queen Ruthie Holbrook Getting ready for the game. Her Majesty Ruthic . . . teceivet fho first receipt for 1956 El Rodoc. Poly Royal Queen Pat Base 112 Princess Rheuo Nell Chase Poly Royal Princesses 113 Princess Patti Kaser 24th ANNUAL POLY ROYAL APRIL 27-28, 1956 Poly Royal Executive Council: (bonding, left to right) C. Bee (Adv.), D Coperton |Dir. Agr.), R W. Chapman [Dir. Arr.), I. Sherman (See.), J. Duffy (Treos.). 1. Litchfield (Publ Dir). T Pinheiro [Dir Sp Ev.), G B. Chambers (Dir Eng.), H. C. lee [2nd Ami Supt.I, D. Halstead (Supt ). H. George (1st Asst. Supt.). Radio station KATY interviewed Queen Pot and her Court on their Toni Moore, the Queen' escort, welcomed Her Mostly, arrival in $an loit Obispo. Poly Royal is the term applied fo Cal Poly's annual open house. This was the 24th year for the famous Country Fair on a College Campus. Originally started as a Future Farmer field day, it has grown to where this year, a crowd of 18,000 attended from all over the country. The show was staged completely by the students of Cal Poly. Poly Royal itself, is designed to show parents, family, and friends the college's famed learn-by-Doing approach to higher education. It's a Modern World was the theme selected for this year's Poly Royal. The many departments on campus depicted this theme in exhibits and displays to please the visitor. Seen were exhibits prepared and presented by every department on campus. The exhibits carried the theme and for their slogan used A Country Fair on a College Campus.” The displays and various exhibits gave us, the students, an opportunity to show- the end product of a year's work and study at Polyland. Everything from the birth of a chicken to an architectural Gee” was featured during the two full days of educational enjoyment. Special events at the head of the list included an intercollegiate rodeo on Friday and Saturday afternoon. College teams from throughout the West competed for honors. Friday evening was filled with festive atmosphere from the Carnival Dance in Crandall Gymnasium. Featured the second day was a huge livestock judging contest, followed by an inside barbecue and a band concert. The Poly Royal queen. Miss Pat Base, was crowned at the Coronation Ball on Saturday night. Yes . . . there was plenty a'doing. AND HERE THEY ARE — Queen Pot and her prin- cesses. Rheau Nell and Patti, step off the Day- light'' to itort o weekend of fettivitie . The Chief and Mrs. McPhec were host of the Queen's reception The Royal Court with consorts Larry Litchfield, Tom Moore, ond in Hiflcrest lounge Geo-ge Nole. arrived at the reception EMPLOYMENT PP061EMS The electronics exhibits drew mony ploodits. Gosh, whor will they think of next? Ronge improvement techniques were shown by the Soils Deportment. CRN junci u Cl i This Poly Royal wos o housewife's delight! A$B Proxy-elect Ed SJevin wos toostmoster or the Ag Journalists' Banquet. Sign up here, Mo'aml We'll hove o guide for you in o minute! After Queen Pot cut the tope, the festivities began. The wagon train wos a welcome resting place for tired visitors. The men of Circle K showed our guests the way. The photo exhibit. sponsored by Col Poly'� hfews A pictofiol view portrayed The Power Behind Engineering.'' A skeleton crew mointoined the Bio. Science lob Bureou, wot on enormous success. A radiant looking Queen was one of the big crowd who enjoyed the Poly-tryle barbecue. President McPhee congratulated the winner of the statewide moth contest. P.E.'s corrective exercises were enjoyed by both young and old. Poly Royal, os it hos been in the post, was a typical family offoir again this year. A capacity crowd made the barbecue on enormous success. Ride em cowboy! (This one didn't.) THE MEN BEHINO THE SCENES: All during Poly Royal, Harvey Kidder ond Mike Manii (not thown) processed photographs to keep the newspapers informed. Tom Reynolds showed corrective P.E. equipment to prospective coeds. The agriculture contests in the stadium also attracted large crowds. The beautiful flower show was admired by everybody. A young marksman aimed for tho bullseyc during the car- nival, while his friends looked on. Steer wrestling was one of the colorful events of inter collegiate rodeo, which was won by the Poly team. Queen Pot orrived with escort Tom Moo re ot the Coronotion Boll— —which wes held rhit yeor in the “Sport Center' ot Comp Son I vis Obispo. A greot climox to the best Poly Royal ever: The coronotion of Queen Pot by Poly Royol Board Supt. Don Holstcod. The barbecue wo held this yeor in the cofeterias. Better wotch out for the “weaker sex ; those todies seem to do oil right. The Holsrein-Fnesion doiry cows woro outstanding this yeor •n the A H. showmanship exhibit. «NI Q V I. F. ABU-MIDOAIN A. A. ACKERMAN G. 0 ADAMS K AKITA ft. W. ALDERMAN S. ) AIDERETE R. E. ALEXANDER R. ALLEN R. AIM Ag. Eng Wen. Eng. Electr. Eng, Arch. Eng Hoc� . S. l. Hort. S. I. Ag. Eng. Orn. Horticulture Ag. Ertg- Goto. Egypt Asterio, Ore Greeley. Colo. Stockton Santo Barbara Arvin Santa Ana long Beech Turlock M. T. ANCICH J. G. ANDRESEN E. R. ANDERSOh M. R. ANDREW: J. C. ARNOLD J. F. ASCARRUNZ D. BAILEY E. R. BAILEY R. T. BAISHIKI ft.E. Mech Eng, Mech. Eng. Social Soence Animal Husb. Mcch Eng. Moth. Elect. Eng. Math. Son Pedro Sal.nos Riverside Sonia Mono Palm Desert la Poz. Bolivia Pismo Beach Ookland Sacramento V. BALDWIN Crops Prod Artesio J. BALIAN Doiry Man los Angeles R A BAILING Elcctr. Eng. Escondido J. BARLOW Fiold Crops Brownsburg, Ind R. BARNES Orn. Horf. Princeton F BARNETT Ag. Eng. linden W. BARTIE Air Cond. Son Froncisco J. E. BARTLEY Mcch. Eng. los Angeles W. J. BARTON Mcch. Eng. lot Angeles J. W. BEAR Bo. Science Waterford D. BEDELL Animal Husb Creston A. 8EGGS Physical Science Corona R. W. BEIL Poultry Husb. Orange J. J. BENTON Aero. Er g. Son Luis Obispo W. BENZ Electr. Eng. Zenith, Wosh. D. 8ENSEN Arch. Eng. Arcodo P. BERG Arch. Eng. Carmel R. M. BERRY Dairy Husb. Burlingame BOB BOSTROM. OUTSTANDING: Poly Royal Cornivol chm.. Homecoming chm.. dorm mngr.. Blue Key, Young Formers, Const, ond Codes Comm.. Member S.A.C., Awards Comm., Boots ond Spurs, F F A.. Assembly Ccmm., Student Personnel Comm. V . BESSON W. G. BIGGS E. R. BINOEWAID E. BISHOP Electr. Eng. Dairy Mon. Electr. Eng. Aero. Eng Santo Monica Son Diego Ft. Madison. Iowa Cutler R BOllANO Printing Eng. Corono J. E BORT Truck Crop! Son Fcrnondo H. E. BOSS Doiry Husb. Puente J. BOSTON Animal Husb. Saugus R. BOSTROM Animal Husb. Pasadena D. BOWDEN Mech. Eng Burbank V. V. BOWKER Poultry Husb Porterville C N BOWMAN Mort. S. I. Pismo Beach J. B. BOYD Arch. Eng. los Angeles W. E. BRANSTROM D. BREWER Mech. Eng, Doiry Husb. Turlock Oakdale E. J. BRl$ Animal Husb. los Angeles W. E. BRONSON Animal Husb. Montebello C. BROOKS Social Science Santa Cruz D. BROWN Truck Crops long Beach G. BRUNDAGE P.E. Glendale S. BROWN Aero. Eng. los Angeles W. A. BROWN Arch. Eng. San Diego V. BUCCOlA P.E. Buena Pork B. BURGGRAAF Air Cond. Santa Ano C. R. BURK Animal Husb. Son Corlos I. A. BURNS Animal Husb. Temple City I. BUSH Mech. Eng. Santa Barbara C. CABRINHA Ag. Erg Hilo. Hawaii H. R. CAIDWEU Elcctr. Eng Son lurs Obispo J. M. CAIOERON Mech. Eng. los Banos D CAMPBELL Gen. Crops long Beach F. D. CAMPBEll- Electr. Eng. San Luis Obispo R CAPON Air Cond. New York, N. Y. J. CARDEUO Animal Husb. San Pedro J. CARLSON Poultry Husb. Vallejo D. W. CARR Elect. Eng. Son Luis Obispo E. CHANG Bio. Science Moot. Howoii E. CHAN Mech Eng. San Francisco H. E. CHRISENBERRY Aero. Eng, Glendale T. CLARK Mech. Eng. Paramount W. CORTRIGHT Aero. Eng, Freeport. III. J. D. CARTER Animal Husb. Riverside A. S. CARVALHO Electr. Eng. Cearo, Broiil J. CHACKO Mech. Eng. New Delhi, Indi' VICTOR BUCCOlA. OUTSTANDING: Fooibotl. Boxing, Track, 8oxmg mgr., Jr. Class pres., B.A.C. chm., President of Block P . S A C . little All-American Football, ROTC. P. M. CLARK D. CLEMENTS H. CLEMENTS W. L. ClINGINGSMITH J. G. GlUBA P. R. COfFIN. JR. E. E. COLE K. COLLIER J. COLUPR'EST Animal Hwb Mech. Eng. Dairy Husb. Printing Eng Elect. Eng. Aero. Eng. Arch. Eng. Orn. Horieulture Mech. Eng. El Cajon Santo Barbaro Visolio Venturo San Diego San Luis Obispo Gross Valley Tujungo Sacramento E. W. CONNER Drn. Horticulture Pasadena R. J. COOK Animal Husb. Santa Mario T. COOK Soils Science Santa Maria R. COOPER Orn. Horticulture Lompoc J. R. COOLEY Animol Husb. Whittier G. COX Air Cond. Los Gatos C. J. COYKENDAll Citrus Fruits Anaheim R. CRAWFORD Soils Science Rodeo C. H. CREASY Aero. Eng AfascacJeo H. CRINER J. CROTHER R. V. DALLUGGE S. DARINGTON S. DAVIT R. DELEVE J. DeMUTH P. L. DEETKEN M. S. DHALIWAl P.E. Animal Husb. Animal Husb. Truck Crops Aero. Eng, Elect. Eng. Mech. Eng. Ag Eng. Mech. Eng Tulare Moreno Duarte Salinos Hosheorpur, India Monterey Posadena San Anselmo Punjab. India R. DIGGLE Arch. Eng. Susonville G DILENA Prmt ng Eng. Arcadia M DIXON Animal Husb San Luis Obispo B M DOBROTIN Mech. Eng. Ramona J. DONNEUAN Aero. Eng. Bronx. N. Y. B. DOWNEY Animal Husb. Pomona M. I. DOWNING Animal Husb. Bakersfield M. DREKSLER Air Cond. Tel Aviv, Isroel P. A. DUFFY Hort. S. I. Toft TERRY COOK, OUTSTANDING: Soils Club, Who's Who in U.S. Colleges, Gamma Pi Delta, Poly Royol rep.. Brotherhood Week ccmm.. Fall leadership conf., D.M., Band, Baccalaureate com. I D. EDMIASTON Animal Husb. Niland D E. ECKROTE Printing Eng. Son Luis Obupo T. ELLERY Animal Husb. El Cajon A. El OUBARI Aero. Eng, Amman, Jordan J. ENGLISH I. ENOS C. R. ERIKSON F. ESPINOLA. JR. H. ETO R. EVANS W. FILBERT M FILPI R. F. FLEMING Animol Huib. Air Cord. Printing Eng. Ooiry Huib. Elec� . Eng. Aero. Eng. Electr. Eng Crop� Prod. Doiry Mon. Son Bernordino Santo Cruz Chula Vi� to Monteco Stockton Pascdena Son Leandro Cucamonga Castro Volley R. W. FOX Dairy Huib Sonlo Barbaro J. FROST P.E. lo� Angeles B. FUGATE Animol Husb. I os Angclct W. 0. FULLER Ag. Eng. Visolio G. FUTAS Mech. Eng. Socromento D. E. GAGE Animol Huib. Lot Angelct 0. I. GARRISON Ag. Eng. Son Joaquin R. E. GERHART Math. Santa Cruz D. C. GERIGK Mech. Eng. Son Fronciico T. GILBERT Aero. Eng Cceantide M. GHALAYINI Aero Eng. Beirut, Lebanon I. GHALIB Ag. Eng. Bagdad. Iraq I. GlANDON Soils Science Do� Palo� O. GOBBY Electr. Eng. lakepcrt W M GRAHAM Crop� Prod, long Beach C. V. GRIGGS Printing Eng. Son lui� Obi� po J. C. GRISHAM Mech. Eng. Duarte t. GROENEVELD Animol Hu� b. Glendale R. R. GUINN Orn. Horticulture Toft B. GUNN Social Science la Hobro B. J. GUSTAFSON Mech. Eng. Riverside A. GUZMAN Mech. Eng. Selby A. T. HAlPIN Dairy Hu� b. Son Pedro J. HAMMON Fruit Prod. Son Fronciico J. HANSEN Animol Husb. Son Carlo E. R. HANSON Mech. Eng. Ooklond R J. HANSON Animol Hutb. long Beach ROBERT KREHBIEl, OUTSTANDING: Blue Key. Sen. Clot� Exc. Council, Jun or doss vp, Homecoming, S.A.C. soph rep.. I.C.C., Chose Hall, Young Former� , Bowling Club, Crop� Club. Golden B'ode. R. HARPENAU H. HARPER Electr. Eng. Aero. Eng. Konto� City, Mo. Mentone R. E. HARRISON Animol Huib. Gilroy R. V. HAUERWAAS Electr. Eng. Alhambra D. HENORICKSON Social Science long liland. N. Y. 125 O. J. HENKE Orn. Horticulture Covino V. HICHLEY Ag. Journolism Hcltvillc R. M. HOENIG Printing Eng Covina ft. HOIST Mech. Eng. Ventura R. W. HORNING Aero. Eng. Helendolo J. HOWES Orn. Horticulture San luis Ob tpo T. HUBBARD Aero. Eng Santa Yncz M. HUCKABY AAech. Eng. Sacramento T. HUH Math. Salinas V. HULSE Dairy Man. Son Bernardino 8. HUNNICUTT Soils Science Poscdcno J. HUNT Orn. Horticulture Montebello J. C. HUNTER Crops Prod. Modesto V. HUTCHESON J. ISAKSON C. JENSEN P. JOHANKNECHT D. JOHNSON D. E. JOHNSON £. K. JOHNSON M. JOHNSON D. C JONES Animol Husb. Mech. Eng. Soils Science Math. Ag. Eng. Electr. Eng. Printing Eng. Animal Husb. Aero. Eng. Visalia Oakland South Gate Arroyo Grande Alomedo lolc'o Corte Modero Escalon Polr.vdale J. JONES S. E. JONES A. KADISH R. KAIEVITCH N. KARPOV K. KAUFMAN R. KEDD E J. KENYON D. KIBBE Aero. Eng. Dairy Mon. Moch. Eng. Mech. Eng. Math. Mech. Eng. Poultry Husb. Animal Husb. Ag. Eng. Sacramento Ojai Boston, Moss. los Angeles San Juan Copistrono Redwood City Yucaipa San Diego Tracy G. M. KIHARA A. KIMURA O. KING T. KING S. G. KIPP J W. KNOTT G. KOGER ft. KREHBIEl R. J. KREJOIR Truck Crops Electr. Eng. Soils Science Electr. Eng, Electr. Eng. Printing Eng. Electr. Eng. Truck Crops Sociol Science Sonta A'arro Kauai, Hawaii Alomedo Arcad a Sacramento Vallejo Santa Ana los Angeles Seaside I E. KUBO R. W. KUHN R. KUHN H. E. KULA ,0m. Horticulture Printing Eng. Printing Eng Dairy Man. Honolulu, Howoii Beaumont Beaumont lot Angele� FRANK ESPINOIA. OUTSTANDING: Student Govt. comm., lot lechcrot w-p and prct, F.F.A. pret.. Gamma Pi Delta, Dairy Prod. Judging Tcom, Outtfonding Dairy Senior. J. R. loFOllETTE R. LANGWORTHY H. C. LARSON V. IAU C. LEADER A. LEATHERMAN D. LEE D. lEEDOM I. A. LElEVlER An«mal Hutb. Crn. Horticulture Animal Hutb. Poultry Hutb. Mech. Eng. Hort. S. A I. Electr. Eng. Fruit Prod. Animal Hutb. Glendale Bakertfield Indio Glendole Oakland El Monte San Froncitco Highland Potrero N LEMOS Ag Eng. Edgewood G. LEONG Mech. Eng. Anaheim W. H. leverich Poultry Hutb Son Luis Obitpo H. LIN Bio. Science Anaheim R. LINK Animal Hutb. El kg rove G. LIVINGSTONE Poultry Hutb. Rcdlondt J. LOOP Ag Eng. Rivcrtidc E. J. LOPEZ D. LOWE Orn. Horticulture Arch. Eng. El Poto, Texot Berkeley D. MAAS Ag. Eng. Lodi D. MACPHERSON Aero Eng. Indio J. E. MADOEN Dairy Man. Dodge City, Kon. D. MARINO Mech. Eng. Brooklyn, N. Y. M. MARQUES Ag. Eng. Antioch A. MARTINEZ Elect. Eng. Son Froncitco W. D. MASSEY Bio. Science San luit Obitpo B MATSUMOTO Soil� Science Etparto j. J. McCarthy Animol Hutb. Son Luit Obitpo T. McCLURE R. B. McEIVENY J. McGINLEY T. McIAIN R. I. McLAUGLIN W. McNAB P. McNAMEE R. McVAY m. h. meacham Bio. Science P.E. Arch. Eng. Electr. Eng. Dairy Hutb. Crop� Prod. Animol Hutb. Elect. Eng. Ag. Eng. 'ocific Palitadet Portland. Ore. Pocoimo San Luit Obitpo Lodi Berkeley Rotamond Son Diego San Luit Obitpo SHERWOOD DARINGTON. OUTSTANDING Koppo Rho see.. Soph, pros., S.A.C., Advisory comm.. Poly Royol treos , dorm mgr., leadership Conference, Gleanings cd . Crops Club, I.D.C. Student Personnel Committee. F. C. MEARES Poultry Husb. Bakersfield C. MEFFORD Elect. Eng Orovillc G. MEHLSCHAU Field Crops San Luis Obispo R. I. MEYER Elect. Eng. Glendale M J. MIIANI Ag. Eng. Petaluma G. J. MIllER Poultry Husb. Fullerton V . S. MIllER Printing Eng. North Augusto. S. C. A. MOON Aero. Eng. Palo Alto T. MOORE Animal Husb. Arcadio C. R. MORA Elect. Eng. Harbor City R. MORANDA Dairy Mon. Orland D. E. MORRISON Animol Husb. Burlingame R MOSf t Ag. Eng Posodono D. MOSSMAN Electr. Eng. Olympio. Wash. A MUGHANNAM Mech. Eng. Romolloh. Jordan F. MUHlER Animol Husb. Piedmont J. M MURPHEY Soils Science Berkeley G. MURPHY Printing Eng Honolulu. Howaii E A NAKANO E. NAVARRETE M. V. NEWSOM Orn. Horticulture Arch. Eng. Hort. $ A I. 8ct!:c!ey la limo Nuevo. Hond Norwalk E. NICHO.S Air Cone Piedmon1 J. NUNES H. ODA S. OlMSTED D OISEN R ORCUTT M. OUSTOUANI R. OXlEY A. PADILLA O. A. PALME Dairy Mon. Aero Eng. Printing Erg. Ag. Eng. Mech. Eng. Elect. Eng. Animol Husb. Dairy Husb. Aero. Eng Santo Cloro Santo Mario Petolumo San Moteo Temple City Domoscus, Syria Berkeley Mexicali. Mexico Ooklond J. D. PARKER E. PAULUS J. D. PAWEK I. PERCIVAl N. PERE G. D. PEREZ C. R. PERRY G. PERRY H. PETAU Mech. Eng. Hort. S. A I. P.E. Animol Husb. Animal Husb. Hort. S. A I. Ag. Eng. Arch. Eng. Air Cond. San Diego Olive Oakland Visalia Houma, La. Culver City Santo Paula Oakland Las Angeles 0. PETERS D. PETERSON W. PHAKUDES C. J. PIIKERTON Dairy Huib. Dairy Husb. Air Cond. Ora. Horticulture Wosco larcojfcr Inter. Foil , Minn. Sell Gorden T. PINHEIRO D W. POHIMAN D. S. PRUNER W. C. QUALE J. RABER N. RADER R. RAPP W. RECORD G. R. REGA Dary Husb. Electr. Eng. Animal Hu� b. Social Science Aero. Eng. Arch. Eng. Animal Husb Dairy Hmb Math. Modeito Co to Me o Corpenteria Arroyo Gronde Murphy Folmdcle long Beoch Son Jacinto Oakland J. REHDER Animol Hu b. Livermore E. C REMUND Ag. Eng. Son lui Obispo R. M. REYNOLDS Aero. Eng. Pomona J. REZNIC Air Cond. Tel Aviv. I rael G. R. RICHARDSON W. R. RICHARDSON Animal Hu b. Arch. Eng. Rcymond Modeito R. RICHTER Mech. Eng. Io Angeles J. ROCHIOLI. JR Animol Huib. Healdsburg J. RODENMAYER P.E. Ft. McPherson. Go. B. RODRIQUEZ Mech. Erg. El Ccjon J. A. ROGALIA Animal Husb. Indio P. RUFF Printing Eng. Walnut Creek D. SAINZ Mech. Eng. Orcuft D. SALCIDO Math. San Diego J. SAMPIERI Arch. Eng. Burbank E. SASAKI Ag. Eng. Rocklin G. K. SATO Soils Science Socromento F. SCHANKE Electr. Eng. Ramona SCWERMERHORN J. SCHIELD J. SCHOEPF F. W. SCREIBER R. L SCOTT T. S. SCOTT $. R. SELF fysicol Science Mech. Eng. Truck Crops Animal Husb. Truck Crop Arch. Eng Elect. Eng. Highgrove Pomona PSxley Son Jose Patterson Bakersfield O ldalc R. C. SELINE A. SEPEDA Arch. Eng. Dairy Husb Long Beach Tulare JOHN RODENMAYER. OUTSTANDING: Blue Key. Golden Blode. Boscboll mgr., Boscboll, C.A.H.P.E.A, I.M. chm., dorm rrgr., Foil leadership Conf., R O.T.C E. SHACKELFORD R. SHARPLESS Crop Prod. Soil Science Son Luis Obispo Julian R. V. SHAW J. C. SHENEFIELD Field Crops Orn. Horticulture Bakersfield Whittier L SHERMAN Orn. Horticulture Fair Oaks K. SHI NOD A Electr. Erg. Cutler A. SHOCAIR Soils Science Ammon. Jordcn C. T. SHORT Field Crops Strathmore G. E. SHRADER Soils Science Huntington Pork R. C. SlMONSEN Electr. Eng Pleosonton J. SIMPSON Animal Husb. McFarland J. SINNOTT Mech. Eng. Ooklond J. H. SiSSOK Poultry Husb Tulare J. SKElSEY Hort. S. l. Montebello R. H. SMITH Animal Husb. lo Hobro R. P. SMITH Crops Prod. Klomoth Foils. Ore. J. T. SMITHERS Animal Husb. Blythe R. E. SNOWMAN Elect. Eng. Son Luis Obispo D. SPANGLE Elect. Eng. Taft C. F. STOCKER Orn. Horticulture San Francisco F. E. STUMPF Soils Science Blythe P. SUNG Mech. Erg. San Francisco D. W. SWEET Elect. Eng. Santa Barbara H. A. SWEET Hort. S. l. Posodcna R. SZUKALSKI Social Soen.cc Son Fronoseo J. B. TAYLOR Social Science San Bernardino 0. L THOMPSON Mech. Eng. Thousond Oaks J. THROPP. JR. Field Crops Honolulu. Howali R. L. TODD Orn. Horticulture Oakland J. TREXEL H. UBIETO Mech. Eng. Dairy Husb Vista Guatemala City, Oj D URFAll I. A. URRUTIA H. O. VALLE R. VAN BRACKLE J. R. VAN DOORNE W. J. VANTICHELT W. VELASCO C. VERNON J. VERVILOS Ag. Eng. Poultry Husb. Elect. Eng. Ag. Journalism Electr. Eng. Mech. Eng. Fruit Prod. Arch. Eng. Crops Prod Bagdad, Iroq Los Angeles Oxnord Orlando, Flo. Los Angeles Rivera Santa Barbara Alameda Socromenro R. WAHLER Animal Husb. Chula Vista W. B. WALK Field Crops Oohu, Hawaii K WALTZ R. J. WARN AG IERIS Elc lr. Eng. Air Cond. Morro Boy San Luis Obispo W. WEOEMEYER K. C WEISS Mech Eng. Hort. SAI. San lu s Obispo Son Gobnol C. WELCH Animol Husb McFarland R. A. WERNER Printing North Highlands R. B. WEST Aero. Eng. Costro Volley J. WESTFALL Animol Husb Whittier F. WHITE Elect. Eng. El Paso. Texas I. WILKINS P. £. Brentwood E. G. WILKS Animal Husb. Pasadena P. WILLIAMSON Animol Husb. Hollister S. WILLIAMSON Mcch. Eng. El Monte O. WILSON Crops Prod. Chino V . S. WILSON Aero. Eng. Lincoln R. H. WIXOM Animal Husb Cambria W. WOODWARD, JR. Arch. Eng. Polomor B. WRIGHT Aero. Eng Monterey H. YAMADA Field Crops Puente E. YAPPERT Truck Crops V otsonville W. ZAWAHI C. ZUNIGA Meeh. Eng Ag. Eng. Bagdod. Iroq Mira loma SENIORS NOT PICTURED (By Departments) AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING D. K. Andrews, D. L. Childress, H. Hojshah, M. Horohop, D. E. Kibbe. V. D. McNomee. J. R. Maloney, D. M. Martin, B. Monroe, C. R. Zuniga, w. W. Bergen. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY T. Anderson. R. £. Bolmon, J. W. Carpenter, G. P. Dick, K. I. DuShanc, G. W. Gibbs, J. S. Jeffries. R. A. Miller, D. F. Nelson. FRUIT PRODUCTION G. D. Foppiano. CITRUS FRUITS C. W. Elkins, J. J. Marchiarvdo. DAIRY HUSBANDRY F. S. Boso. E. F. leo I. L E. Pine, W. G. Senders, W. F. Schneider, J. O. Turner. FIELD CROPS R. J. Beck, P. S. Burton, J. E. Elias. D. C. Fife, P. Loques, K. A. Martin, G. Rothchild, D. Sho. GENERAL CROPS C. D. Beaty, T. H. Clark. R. B. Soinsbury. HORTICULTURAL SERVICES AND INSPECTION F. Guillemet, R. B. Newland. ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURE H. H. Fujimoto, C. Grollo, B. O. Nunn. J. Shockley, R. E. Wollom. POULTRY HUSBANDRY R. W. Henley. A. G. Madrid. SOILS SCIENCE P. A. Aroccno, J. 0. Currie, R. W. Finfrock, P. 0. Fox. D. C. McCheoney, G. K. Soto, J. D. Sheffield. C. W. Wood. TRUCK CROPS J. W. Jorvis, G. M. Kehoio. DAIRY MANUFACTURING D. F. Fleming, W. E. Scott. AGRICULTURAL JOURNALISM C. Grclla, W. J. Mead. J. F. Meffe, D. W. Seosock BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE D. B. Betito, P. V. Villonucvo, D. Wodc'ell. PHYSICAL EDUCATION C. Baca, W. E. Bardoy, J. R. Bosnich, J. H, Gilbert, E. Hall. MATHEMATICS J. E. Adorns, R. laird, R. A. Mark, J. D. Mitchell. SOCIAL SCIENCE J. M. Akbar, A. I. Estollo, G. R. Jarretf, D. F. Johnson, C. I. Thccker, G. H. Z.egler. AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERING R. E. Ahrens, E. H. Akers, D. F. Cosfor, R. J. Fernandez, M. S. Gholoylni, C. D. Towne. AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEERIN L K. Brink. J. H. Gr.m. ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING C. Q. Fields, F. P. Goffrey, J. J. Hovlik. W I Hobbs. ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING A. Mansur. ELECTRONICAL ENGINEERING D. I. Trout. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING E. I. Brown. J. McKune, J. B. Poche. PRINTING ENGINEERING D. Hall. Sfon Jcnci. Treoivrer. Glen Shiod«f. S.A.C f«pre� «nfotive. 'u c= o u 0 u 0 X LU co cO 0 oo i 5 d CN CO left to f.ght, W E. Holt . B. 0 ley. S. Joret, O. Hc.-ikc. T. Moore. E Powl� «, J. Boston. J. deMuth. 0 Mor.no. G. Shroder. B. Krehbiel. i Worship Cholfmoft r::ri:urr;—-• ™ £r - « .� w; jv1 j- « £S£ J. L. BIGGS D. D. BOATWRIGHT R. J. DUHART W. R. DIETZMAN Animol Huib. Printing Eng. Crop Prod. Math Sacramento Fillmore Lancaster 8okcrsfield Winter Graduation Class N. W. GEORGE Animal Husb. Santa Barbara F. e GUIUEMET Horticulture Chino R. A. KIRBY Dairy Husb. Los Angelo R. K KALUVEK Ag. Engineering Browley E. F. LEAL Dairy Hutb. Hughton D. K. LOVE Animal Ho� b. San lui Cbispo J. I. LYONS Animal Hu b. Costrovillc R. A. MARK Math Santa Barbara W. N. MILLER Poultry Husb Crongc L. E. PINE Dairy Hu b. Chino W. H. PLATE Animal Huib Redwood WINTER GRADUATES NOT PICTURED: F. J. BAGO. S.M. £ airy Hu b. Lima, Peru R. J. BECK Field Crop lo Angelo R. F. BURSON Field Crop Altodena P. W. L. CHANG Mech. Engineering Hong Kong, Chino J. D. CURRIE Soil Science Morro Boy J. M. FULTON An mol Hu b. Alhambra, Calif. V. D. KENNEDY, JR. Animal Husb. San Lui Obi� po A. G. MADRID Poultry Huib. lo Angele R. B. NEWLAND Orn. Horticulture long Beach J. A. PALMER Animal Hutb. Shell Beach R. E. REID Ag Journo litm San lui Ob tpo N. L WAKEMAN Ag. Journalitm San lui Obispo R. E. WOLLAM Orn. Horticulture San lui Obispo TWO YEAR TECH. DEGREE G. V. PELEH Dairy Hutb. Alhambra E. MURPHY. JR. Field Crop San Lui Obispo J. E. EDDIE Animal Husb. Potter Volley R. M. ROSS Animal Hu b. Hanford J. W. SHEFFIELD So l Science Son lui Obispo D. WADDELL Bio. Science San Lui Obispo 133 Coach Silverfox Hughes shows the Mustangs some new equipment. First row (I. to r.): Reynolds, Massick, Bcathard, Tucker, Delgado, Valdez, Ancich, Johnson, Duncan, Jeter, Brooks, Antoine, Jackson, Brownwood, Harmon, Bolinger, Gurney, Grady, Rich, Sears, Criner. Second row: Remund, Trainer Hank Kula, Annan, Pilaria, Wickstrom, Reid, Od!e, Oakes, Frame, Geach, Stringer, Moore, Chadwick, Rehder, Cox, Butterfield, Retzer, Gentry, Medrano, Africa, Austin, Rose, Ornellas, Efflandt, Ed Chang, manager. Third row: Coach Buccola, Coach O'Daniels, Bogdona- vitch, Gravelle, Woods, Smith, Campbell, Rich, Byrne, Nagel, Johnson, Clark, Lesly, McGinncss, DeValle, Josephson, Bolinger Cardoza, Peters, Cheatley, Hardy, Coach Lee, Head Coach Hughes. SEASON STANDINGS Mustangs 40 18 Mustangs 26 0 Mustangs 12 6 Mustangs 19 6 Mustangs 44 12 Mustangs 13 Mustangs 19 7 Mustangs 14 Mustangs 6 34 Mustangs 32 0 137 Another Mustang first down is picked up. Andie Brownwood Mighty Life Magazine' Cox is brought down after he caught another Duncan pass. Starting off the '55 season, the Mustangs quickly re- warded Coaches Hughes, Harden, Lee and O’Daniels for their efforts. First by grabbing the big end of an 18 to 40 score against Colorado Western and next by drowning Hum- boldt State 26 to 0. The Hughes Men, on October 1, opened their C.C.A.A. grid season. The Mustangs, taking such things in stride as Jeter's injured ankle and several other injuries, were quite confident as they ventured to San Diego to play the Aztecs. Poly was favored by two touchdowns to whip the Marijon Ancich Antoine goes for yard- age against the Gauch- os. Aztecs, but the Montezumans nearly pulled an upset, holding the usually strong Mustangs to a net ground gain of 18 yards. Poly still came through to win 12 to 6, marking the fourth straight triumph over San Diego. The next scheduled victims were Santa Barbara’s Gauch- os. The Mustangs appeared hindered by the absence of Perry Jet Jeter, who was sidelined by his reinjured ankle, as they squeezed past the Gauchos with a 19 to 6 victory. Some say the score doesn't tell a true story of this game, and perhaps it didn't, for our grid team did not play a polished game of football. Still undefeated, the Poly eleven played host to the San (Continued on P. 142) Valdez heads off a Lumberjack. do n moo Get ’ PertV- Cal Poly's Marching Band. uc 1 140 Duane Wickstrom Al Moriarity The Mustangs played host to the McMurry Indians in the Homecoming tilt. The Indians, favored by 10 points, held true to statistics as Poly accepted its first defeat by a score of 23 to 13. McMurry won the first half and that was enough to give them the ball game. Emerging from the first 30 minutes of play with a 20-point lead, the Indians iced the contest with a 20-yard field goal with 12 minutes of play remaining. After fumble and pass interceptions by the Indians in the first half, the game appeared to be turning into a rout. Surprising the crowd of 6,000 fans, the Green and Gold looked like an entirely different ball club in the second half as they made a real comeback. All this came too late. As many stated, The clock beat the Mighty Mustangs. oi tackle 141 AO''5 b- 0- (Continued from P. 139) Diego Marines. The Poly 205-pound line, at full strength, faced a 220 pound Recruit Depot line, but succeeded in making butter out of it before the final gun sounded. At half time, local fans seemed satisfied at the showing made by the Mustangs as they held the favored Marines to an even 6 to 6 score. They were even satisfied with a 1 2 to 12 score at the end of the third quarter, but they went wild when Poly broke loose. The Herd saw very fine running by Jim Antoine as well as good passing by Charlie Austin Jerry Duncan. These were only a couple of the standouts, for the Mus- tangs operated as a team in handing the Marines a Jim Antoine goes left end for a first down against San Jose Spartans. do9c‘ le«wV (or P Go' '0 fcy,oC 44 to 12 upset. The Mustangs recovered fast after the Homecoming game as they traveled to Texas to whip Midwestern 19 to 7. Next on the list was San Jose State. This was the first year the Mustangs played San Jose. Were the Spartans too big for the Roly eleven? The Mustangs must have instilled some doubt in the minds of San Jose, for the Spartans had to really hustle to manage a 20 to 14 victory. The huge rooting section that followed the Mustangs must have inspired them, for they fought gamely to the final gun. VI Mid ustan Qs 9 weste rn 7 Fred Odle Ancich goes through Midwestern for a Mustang touchdown. oo9 ot oe PeOY Pte o® lot« ° 6oUo°g bring e ef pcOY The Hughes Men now faced Fresno State on our home soil. This didn't appear to be an advantage, though, for the Bulldogs handed the Poly Grid Men their worst defeat of the season by making it a decisive victory with a score of 34 to 6. The teams, at first, seemed evenly matched as the local boys scored first. The Bulldogs came back fast to even the score by half time. The score of 6 to 6 proved too hard to hold, for the Bulldogs nipped the Mustangs with a final 34 to 6 shellacking. Seeking revenge after the Fresno game, the Herd ob- viously decided to take it out on San Francisco State for they thoroughly defeated the Gators 32 to 0. The Poly 144 Bud Boys staged quite a show for the spectators as they stalled the initial S.F. charge till the second half. After this point, the Gators saw only Mustang hooves, for the Hughes Men unmercifully scored touchdown after touch- down. The Mustangs finished their season winning 7 games and losing only 3. The boys were obviously hindered by the frequent injuries. The fans experienced some fine quarterbacking by Duncan and Jim Antoine, and a good showing by Perry Jeter, who was plagued by his bad ankle. Jim Cox also thrilled fans with his knack of snagging passes. COLTS FINISH WITH A 3-1 RECORD Winning three of their four games, the Colts, coached by Tom Lee and Vic Buccola, racked up 79 points while holding their opponents to 38. Losing the opener to Fresno Junior College 12 to 6, they came back to whip Reedley 26 to 7, Coalinga 27 to 6, and Santa Barbara 20 to 13. Coach Lee lauded, in particular, the efforts of quarter- back Jack Sears and fullback Walt Gurney. Gurney gained more ground than any other Colt or opponent. Sears displayed his worth with his quick thinking and fine passing throughout the season. Halfbacks Bob Beathard and Dan Grady also played standout football which will surely gain them a chance at varsity com- petition next season. Famed were the Cheerleaders of Poly, and the married Song and Pompom girls. _..«. - z 'i o. ■ let's gel tliot ball, boy� 146 Cal Poly's Soccer team cinched the Southern California Cham- pionship this year for the best booting season the Mustangs ever had. Starting with a 4-3 win over U.C.L.A., the Mustangs next whipped Pomona 8-0, Cal Tech 8-2, U.C.L.A. 3-0, Pomona 1-0, U.S.C. 9-0, and dropped a decision to Cal Tech 5-3. When this section goes to press, the Mustangs are awaiting a play-off with the Northern Champion, U.S.F., for the State's Championship. Future International”—Hon� Wager, Jr., attempt� a goal. SEASON STANDINGS Team Cal Poly....................... U.C.L.A........................ Cal Tech....................... U.S.C.......................... Pomona ........................ Goals 33-10 26-16 25-19 11-19 7-23 Spring Games: Stanford 7 ..............................C. P. 8 Fresno State 3...........................C. P. 6 Pcrdo kick� the decisive goal against U.C.L.A. Angel Ortii attempt� a iteol from Col Tech. Mwm Vanity team member� : (front row, left to right) I. Oiwold, A. Hobby. M. Simmon� . J. Scnkeno, A Miller, A. Grandberry; bock row Coach E. Jorgcnjcn. J. Crockom. E Holi, J. Gilbert. T. Rehder. T. Dunn. R. Jenlin� . (ts'ot � hown W. Bran� trom.) 1955 BASKETBALL SEASON RESULTS C.P. Opp. Fresno State.............. 81 58 Fresno State .............112 106 Los Angeles State......... 64 80 Los Angeles State......... 84 66 Los Angeles State........ 79 55 U.C.S.B.C................ 68 64 U.C.S.B.C................ 67 76 U.C.S.B.C................ 73 85 San Diego State.......... 67 64 San Diego State.......... 69 81 Long Beach State......... 79 59 San Francisco State...... 58 55 San Francisco State...... 62 75 Chico State.............. 68 63 Chico State.............. 57 59 Whittier................. 62 71 Whittier................. 77 59 Westmont ................68 66 Westmont ................ 84 72 Santa Maria Elks......... 84 99 Santa Maria Elks......... 97 108 Pomona .................. 53 66 Pomona .................. 75 57 Fort Ord ................ 71 48 Pasadena Nazarene........ 87 64 Cal Tech................. 65 37 16 wins, 10 losses. 149 Cooch Ed Jorgenjen, in hi nmlh ycor ot Poly. I«d ih Muirong� ?o on©th r N.A I.A. playoff. Richard Jenkins Alvin Hobby Atwood Sonny' Grandberry Theo Dunn Oodom climbs high ro score One of the greatest basketball teams in Cal Poly's history roared to a 16-10 season record, including an N.A.I.A. playoff against the powerful San Diego State Aztecs in the border city. Under the superb leadership of Coach Ed Jorgie Jorgensen, the Mus- tangs set a new scoring record when they downed Fresno State 112-106 in three overtime periods. This game was the greatest game played on the local hardwoods all yeor, and the lead changed hands 29 times before our hoopsters iced the game in the closing seconds. Ernie Hall. Jim Gilbert and Atwood Grandberry shone in this game. The first two will be missed by the Mustangs as they will leave Musfangville due to graduation this summer. Though the Mustangs engaged in independent play this year, it might be good to review in brief the series the locals played against those teams which will form the new CCAA next year. Coach Jorgensen hands Bob Grime the trophy of the C.C.A.A. Chrutmas Tourna- ment, which the Mustangs won this yeor. D'e 3° ° od Son Ployed on our hoTd ,0 � 'lis oil mine,'' soys Hall. FRESNO STATE: Winning both games against the Bulldogs this year, Cal Poly gained prestige in CCAA play, as they downed Fresno State in the second game by a record score of 112 -106. LOS ANGELES STATE: L.A. was beaten two out of three times, both wins earned on our own court. SAN DIEGO STATE: The series was split with one win and one loss apiece; when this section goes to press the locals are traveling down to the Aztecs to engage in N.A.I.A. play-offs. LONG BEACH STATE: They were the newcomers to the CCAA but proved a weak opponent, a sthe Mustangs tramped oved L.B.S.C. with a 79-59 score. U.C.S.B.C.: against our rivals of the Channel City, the local hoopsfers won one and lost two games. The win was in the Christmas Tourna- ment, which Cal Poly cinched. (The results of the N.A.I.A. tournament will be published in the Summer Supplement.) Jim Gilbert Al Miller Tom Rehder Len Oswald Joe SonVene Mike Simmons Jim Crockom w« � monr Polls ol'eod. Ernie sinks a bosket. Crockom pots the Mustangs in front. W.th one second to 90. Holl poshes the w.nn.ng shot. J. V. Basketball Junior Vanity member� : (kneeling, left to right) C. King, R. Tortaglio, R. Burk, E Knenke,- standing ore F. Hardy, G. Jorfitsmo. I. Walker. D Rickcnsrud. Cooch Charlie Boca. Coach Charlie Baca's Colts finished o most successful season by winning 16 games and losing only 2 The Colts downed Santo Maria J.C., S.L.O High, Santa Cruz, Westmont J.V., Taft J.C., S.L.O.J.C., Paso Robles High, Arroyo Grande High, Gonzales High, Motel Inn, and the Nunez All-Stars, with only losses coming from powerful Hancock College. Some fine players were prepared on the frosh team to fill the ranks in next year's varsity when Ernie Hall and Jim Gilbert will lose eligibility due to gradu- ation. Men such as Ed Knenke, Chuck King, Ron Burk ond sharp shooting Flemen Hardy will replace them and should be able to strengthen the varsity con- siderably. Flemen Hardy Ed Krienke Chuck King Wolker stoics agomit the Westmont Yeorlmgs. Ike Walker Swimming Le gh Allen shows h s good form as he wins rhe diving ogoinsf the University of Arizono. SWIMMFRS JUMP OFF ... in the 440-yard rcloy at the U.C.l.A. meet Tnc opponents won the meet by a small margin. After launching their 1956 swimming schedule by collecting second place honors in a three-way meet at the University of Southern California, the Mus- tangs gradually improved to whip the University of Arizona 44-39. Against U.C.L.A. Cutino won both the 50- and 100- yard freestyle, Lenz taking the 220- and 440- yard events. Leigh Allen won the diving, with the four-man relay team of Lenz, Bolin, Bell and Cutino taking the 400-yard event. One of the highlights this season was the great effort of Gene Lenz when he broke both the college and pool records in the 200-individual medley against Arizona. Gene set a new record in the fast time of 2:25.4. Buster Lau followed Lenz as he set a new school record in the 200-yard breaststroke with a time of 2:41.8. When this section goes to press the season has just started and a complete summary of events and scores can be seen in the summer supplement. Vanity Swimming loom: (sooted, loft to right) Cooch D Anderson, C. Boll. D, Karr, G. 8olin, I. Eby, J. Rood, T. Trendf, I. Allen. J. Gookmt. D. Coporton; (sionding) R. loofflcr. G. Lenz, V . Worwick, J. Olsen, P. Cotino, B. Lou, J. Thompson. G. Hombruck. G. Wall, I. Davis. 4 I 4 Water Polo I go’ here first! Paced by Steve Olmsted, the Mustang tankmen splashed to second place in the State college tourney in San Francisco. Coach Anderson's mermen dropped a 6-8 match against San Jose State in the finals. The Mustangs opened the season with a 7-4 win over Santa Monica J.C., downed U.C.L.A. 7-5, and lost to California 11-2, Fullerton J.C. 7-5, and U.S.C. 25-1. During the first round of the tournament the Mustangs took San Francisco State 6-3. Firs� row (I. to r.): Bolin, Thompson, Mark, Trend� , Bell, Reeve; second row: Coach Dick Anderson, lav. len . Cvlino, Martinez. Olmsted, Kolb. Kneei ng; (left 0 right) I. Iclcvicr. J. Zomoro. J. Mehon. E lobotndo, N Ronn-. chi, B. Cow. Srondmg; J. Antomc (mgr.l H. Kulo (mgr.), J. Borg � � . V. BjccoIo. f. loduco. J. Rehder. R. Brook� . P. Godinct. J. Show. B. Btundoge, Cooch T. lee. Not � hown It Mon- oger I. Reynold� . Pe' God,n“ o sr.ff |0b John Rchdcr coonicrponchot hit Chicoon. Bob Brundoge Mock� o '.Vildcor punch. 1956 SCHEDULE Jan. 14...................Chico State at Poly Jan. 27...................Nevada U. at Reno Feb. 17................San Jose State at Jose Feb. 24.......................Stanford at Poly Mar. 3....................Santa Clara at Poly Mar. 9-10..........Chico State Tourney at Chico Mar. 17.................California at Berkeley Mar. 22, 23, 24..P.C.I. Tourney at Sacramento Apr. 12, 13, 14.. N.C.A.A. Tourney at Madison (Wise). |A complete review of the season can be seen in the sport section of the summer supplement.) Tennis Vorsity Tenni} Team: (left to right) Cooch E. Jorgensen. F Johnson. C. Ascarrunz. R. Hing, V. Bowler. A. Wolfe. B. Jibbi. J. Blocher. P. 0. Wellington. The Mustang tennis team started the 1956 season by dropping a 6-3 match to the defending CCAA champions, Santa Barbara's Gauchos. However, the Poly neffers returned to their usual strength when they downed Montana State 7-2, and handed Cal Tech another defeat 6-3. Coach Jorgensen's team featured such outstanding players as-. Roger Hing, Vic Bowker, Charles Harber, Javier Acarrunz and Frank Johnson. Remaining opponents at presstime inculded: Fresno State. Westmont, Santa Barbara Tennis Club, C.O.P., and the Ojai Tourney. 158 Coach Dr. C. J. Hanks Designated by Dr. Hanks to fill the No. 1 spot on the golf team Coach Ed Jorgensen this year was Tom McFadden, while the No. 2 slot was filled by Roland Conklin. Others included: Gary Kinsinger, Harlan Kinswold and Steve Reed. The Mustangs faced tough opponents this year. They tied S B. to start; will face Occidental College, San Jose State, U.C.S.B.C., Fresno State and enter the N.I.C.T. tourney and the C.C.A.A. meet. (For complete summaries please refer to the sum- mer supplement). Varsity Golf Team: (left lo right, kneeling) P. Coffin, T. McFadden. 0. Wil� on, R. Conklin; (standing) 0. Reed, H. Griswold, G. Kinsinger, J. Skelsoy. Or. C. J. Honks. Golf Gymnastics i Front row; (left to right) J. Haste, 8. Brvndagc. R. Booth. 1. Allen, C. Hillman. Top rows Cooch Noble, A. Hew.tt, G. Woll. Dr. G. A. Noble, coach. I Coach Noble's inexperienced gymnastics team competed this season against such foes as Stanford, San Jose, Santa Barbara, Occidental and San Diego State. Top performers were Bob Brundagc on the trampoline, and Ron Booth on the horizontal bars. This year the Poly wrestling team faced its toughest schedule since joining the P.C.I. Among their opponents were powerful San Diego State, San Quentin, Santa Clara, San Jose State and the Bruins of U.C.l.A. Harden's grapplers also enter the P.C.I. tournament, which was held here on March 9 and 10. (For a complete recap on the gymnastics and wrestling refer to the summer supplement.) Top row: {left to right) L. Corono. 8. Walek. J. Cloy pool. N. Dyche. 1. Dyche, 8. Cheatley. Coo h Horden. Center row. R. levine, C. Austin, D. Stanley, B. Brossfield. H. Nozoki. Bottom row: J. Doy, N. Gomez, D. Garcia, V. Young. S. Harden, coach. Wrestling 159 Bob Hcffion' mighty stride win th 100-yard dosh ogainst C.O.P. and Chos. Robson and Dave Wellington lead in the 880 at the Mustangs Wottmont in 9.8 second . Flcctfooted Rudy Brooks it a close second. copfure onother event from the powerful Sagehent. Cross Country Team: (loft to right) D. Reed, R. MacArthur, Coach Jensen, R. Scholz, R. Ridnour, D. Wellington, C. Scarborough. CROSS-COUNTRY and TRACK Coach James Jensen found himself with a green track teom when the season opened with a dual meet against Pomona College on March 7. The Green and Gold thin- clads lacked both depth and experience, but were al- ways in a fighting spirit. They were paced by such aces as: Rudy Brooks, sprints and broad jump; Pete Godinez, high hurdles; Woody Wilson, pole vault; Rudy Kaplan, shot put; Cliff Rolland, 440; Ed Gookin, distances; and Bob Heffron, sprints. The Mustangs gradually improved and were expected to capture many a dual meet by seoson's end. Earlier last fall the Cross Country team beat the Santa Barbara Gauchos and S.F. State, placed fourth in five- way meets at Stanford and San Jose State, and lost a close return account from the boys of the Channel City. (For complete summaries, scores and the C.C.A.A. Con- ference meet, which was held this year at Long Beach, please refer to the summer supplement.) Rudy Brooks continued his good showing In tho broad lump ogainsf Pomona. Woody Wilson cleared the high bor for a victory ogoinst C.O.P. Bob Heffron, third from left, rake� on eorly lead to win the 100-yord Poly'� Pete Godinez, second from right, thows improved form o he tokos doth in 9.9 seconds against Pomona. third in the high hurdles ogoinst Pomono. 1956 TRACK SCHEDULE March 7 March 10 March 24 ... . UCLA relays April 3 . Pomona April 7 . C.O.P. April 14 . Whittier April 21 . S.F. State April 25 . . Santa Barbara May 5 .. Conference meet at Poly Varsity Track Team: (left to right] I. Lloyd. H. Crincr. W. Wilson. A. Movies. J. Antoine. V. Bvccola. P. Godinez. B. Barceski. Standing: Coach J. Jensen. R. Brooks, E. Gookm, C. Rolland, G. Gillespy, G. Sullivon, P. Lawrence. J. Locke, R. Kaplan. Powerful Jim Antoine places third against C.O.P. in the disevs. Ed Gookin's scnsotionol finish in the 2- milo brings the crowd to its feet os he ootnoses P. Jones from Pomona. iff Roland outpoces a Westmont Warrior win the 440 in a three-way meet with esfmont and CO P. Rudy Koplan heaves the 16-poundcr for o 49-foot throw against the C.O.P. Tigers. V Ml 1956 BASEBALL SCHEDULE March 1 Pepperdme College 6 Point Mugu N.A.S. 10 Camp Pendleton Marines 21 Pepperdme College 22 Son Diego N.T.C. 23 San Diego N.A.S 24 Camp Pendleton Marines 25 Camp Pendleton Marines 29 University of Californio April 6 Los Angeles State College 12) 7 San Diego State College 10 Westmont College 13 U.C.S.B.C. (2) 14 Los Angeles Stole College 26 Fort Ord 27 Fort Ord 28 Pasadena College May 1 Westmont College 5 San Diego State College (2) 6 San Diego N.T.C. 11 U.C.S.B.C. 12 Fresno Stole College |2| 16 University of Californio 18 Fresno State College Vorsity Boseboll: (kneeling, left to riqht): J. Rochioli. J. Rodmmoyer, C. F eld . If Lee. P Jeter, D. Gome , A Dyer. R Richords. N. Greenboum, E. MeMol-on, 8. Cordiff. J. Alpenio. Ch. Remind; � tending: Cooth H. O Domels. K Mod sen, B. Wolter . J. Freddi. I. Gentry. D. Cbombers. Cl. Remund. B Linton, O Hond, D. There, K. Kolsbun, P Spifler. S Whitesides. N Horn , W Gurney. Assutont Cooch D. Morrow. 163 With tome of the top service and collegiofe boll clubs of the Coott on the 1956 diamond slate. Cooch Howie O'Daniels . . . bock ot bovcboll mentor for the firtr time unce 19 2 . . . faced o tosk of thinning o turnout of over 50 eoger Mustangs University of California at Berkeley. Fretno Stofo and severol potent service clobt headed the lilt of opposition for thlt year s squad. Stepping up the Pocific Coott conference to meet the powerful Golden Beort from Strawberry Canyon, the Mutfongt were expecting the boyt from Berkeley to be their usual ferocious best for their home tilt with the Green ond Gold. Fretno State, long-time rrvolt of the Mutfongt. CCAA champt m 55, and recognised n the post at one of the most feared diamond mochines on the coott. guaranteed to de- ploy their regular plote power potential' throughout the yeor Heading the list of tcrvice clubs were the Camp Pendleton Marines Pendleton, well-rounded outfit composed of ex- college and major league greots, were ot tough. The Mustangs opened the seoson ogonsf the power lodcn Pcpperdmo Waves. Morch ltt. (look for a completo recap of the baseball season in the Summor Supplement.) Norm Grccnbou.m Ken Koisbon. John Rodenmoycr Dick Gomes slides into second during Poly s big first inning m the Pcppordme gome. Fori McMahon. K«i tcc John Freddi. lew Gentry. Bob linton. Top. below: Murder thot boll. Perry! Bottom, below; Chorles Rcmund. Top, below; Corre-on, Ump, give us o breok,” shouts Pepcerdme. Bottom, below: Bob Cordiff. Excute ire! Touchdown bound . . . Up, up. ond over! Coae H 9 ixo� ' m' - loh' °P‘ Vo 0 fo«w r.'.o� Now, blow! Ko cC w«. ' 80� ' —G0 1 ,do9« Got a match? Momenti to remember. Rock ond-Roll wolu. And off they went! Oft yoor mofkt. get vet . Gymnottic ond bovkerboll do mi . I.M botkctboll official� ; (left to fightl D. Chombc� . T Reynold� . J. Co . Come on fellow , huttlel Next time try the bovketl If wot Shot to Dorm fho� shone ogoin. The boyt from up the hill captured both the Thursdoy league and the I.M. chompionship . History repeated itself as Shasfo Dorm outscored the power-packed Jesters 29-22 to capture the I.M. Basketball title for the third consecutive year. Poly Phase edged the Crops Club 34-33 with a last-minute field goal to reach third place. In the semifinals, Shasta Dorm walloped Poly Phase 50-26, and the Jesters ran over Crops Club 39-33. As this section goes to press, we still await the I.M. Softball competition and the inter-class track championships. The latter two events will be covered in the summer supplement, along with other late sports. The Jesters were the cbompions of the Tuesday Poly Phose engineers captured the Wednesday Monday league honors were earned by the league. league crown. Crops Club. For final results of Boxing, Wres- tling, Gymnastics, Swimming, Track, Baseball, Tennis and Golf please refer to the summer supplement which will appear in late July. A complete schedule of the 1956 Foot- ball competition will also appear then. n Company ' A coking o rifle 'ow «•l rifU9mo n ’ ,PC,er M'h,i °o. high Wotrior of fh« Pocific trophy. P' h 'Pln9 Win the Ranking No. 1 among all other colleges and uni- versities, the Cal Poly R.O.T.C. unit completed its most successful year since its founding in 1952. Under the leadership of Col. P. O. Loiselle s Mili- tary Science Staff, the Mustang Warriors earned the Warrior of the Pacific trophy. This trophy is an- nually awarded to the best R.O.T.C. rifle unit in the U.S. Last year the trophy was won by the University of California at Berkeley, but it finally had to leave Strawberry Canyon for a better place, the Cal Poly armory. Company A Cadet Officer Company A‘ Coder Off tors of fhe Boitolion Sroff. R.O.T.C. Color Guard. As the Poly unit is composed of students who volunteer for R.O.T.C. training, the group is considered tops in morale and character. Many graduates have gone as standout officers in our Army. Further highlights of the 1955 season were the partici- pation of the most outstanding cadets in the Golden Bmtalion Staff with coder companies in background. 172 Com pony ' B Companies 'C ond D.“ Blode Society, a national organization. This Golden Blade Society sponsored the Miiltory Boll, which was held in the Veterans Memorial Hall in San Luis Obispo. The annual President s inspection and the Federal in- spection by the R.O.T.C. commanding officer of the Sixth army in San Francisco finished the year. Coder Officers Company B '• iK Chow is ready, Deuel Devils. How is if, Rudy? a botg mo Y Coff° ••book o'es Cal Poly s famed Collegians, and . . the like-famous Barbershop quartet. What’s the matter. Bob? Hove wc good counseling service? They did some relaxing, also. At least they try to do their best. Another bull’s-eye; Montezuma, here we come! The stock judging squad was fortunate in being able to com- pete in the three major west coast contests and Chicago's famed International again this year. Joe Williamson was high individual contestant at the Grand National, San Francisco, with Jerry Richardson third, while Ed Bris managed a second high individual rating at Og- den's Golden Spike champion- ship at the Pacific International in Portland where they were awarded the American Short- horn Cattle Breeders' Association bronze bull trophy. Poly's western atmosphere was expressed numerous rimes with ©Id-foshioned country style donees. Most of the fine photography in this book wos done by our News Bureau photographers (left to right): lotspeich, Kidder. Heine. Hahn, Eckrotc and Peebles. Without moil from home we would hove been Whof makes a Poly Student tick wos a subject for discovery in our guidance center. lonely. Margaret ond Don know the cure for And if we had to get sick, there wos alwoys thot disease. our health center. APPRECIATION We, the staff of the 1956 EL RODEO, would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the time and effort of all those who helped make this EL RODEO complete. Top thanks goes to Bill Hubbell and John Thomas of The Year- book House, who made the final printing possible by their ad- vice on type, style and composition. The S. K. Smith Co. of Los Angeles printed the covers, which were styled by Joe Dorsa, an Architectural Engineering major. Dorsa also designed all the other art work and was of invalu- able help in giving EL RODEO that modernistic look. The Senior pictures were taken by Dunlap-Turney, photograph- ers, of Glendale. The campus photography was done by CAL POLY’S NEWS BUREAU, whose photo editors. Chuck Lotspeich and Charlie Peebles, spent many nights and weekends in the dark room getting the pictures ready. To all photographers and their ad- visor, John Healey, our sincere thanks. A special note of thanks goes to Ken Kitch, who, as our ad- visor, made it easier for the staff to produce this book. To all these and the students and staff of Cal Poly who helped us we say thank you. The 1956 El Rodeo Staff. Nick Monnikendam, Editor Bob Bonson, Associate Editor. INDEX Administrative Personnel ........................10-13 Agricultural Departments ........................21-25 Agricultural Engineering Club....................34-35 Air-Conditioning Club ..............................36 Alpha Phi Omega ....................................73 Amateur Radio Club .................................37 American Inst, of Architects........................39 American Welding Society............................74 Baseball ......................................162-165 Basketball ....................................147-153 Beta Beta Beta......................................40 Block P Society...................................41 Blue Key............................................44 Boots and Spurs.....................................75 Bowling Club ....................................42-43 Boxing.........................................156-157 Canterbury Club.....................................45 Chase Hall .........................................76 Circle K............................................46 Collegiate F.F.A....................................47 Crops Club .........................................48 Dedication .........................................2, 3 Deuel Dorm..........................................77 El Dorado Dorm......................................78 El Mustang .........................................98 El Rodeo............................................99 Engineering Departments..........................10-20 Engineering Club Council............................49 Football.......................................136-145 Gamma Pi Delta......................................50 Golden Blade Society................................57 Gymnastics ........................................159 Hewson House ....................................80-81 Hillcrest Dorm......................................82 Homecoming ....................................110-111 I. AS...............................................52 Intramural Sports .............................165-179 I.R.E...............................................53 Kane O'Hawaii.......................................59 Liberal Arts Departments.........................26-31 Los Lecheros ....................................56-57 Mot Pica Pi......................................58-69 M.E. Society .......................................55 Modoc Dorm..........................................87 Monthly Activities.............................100-109 Mustang Flyers......................................60 Poly Chi ...........................................61 Poly Phase ......................................62-63 Poly Penguins.......................................67 Poly Royal.....................................112-119 Poly Wool Growers...................................65 Poultry Club........................................66 President Julian A. McPhee.........................6-7 Rodeo Club..........................................67 R. O.T.C.......................................171-173 Seniors........................................122-133 Soccer ........................................145-146 Shasta Dorm......................................84-85 Social Science Club.................................69 S. A.E..............................................68 Soils Club..........................................70 Student Government...............................90-97 Scarab Fraternity ..................................72 Swimming...........................................159 Tennis ............................................158 Track .........................................160-161 Water Polo.........................................155 Whitney Dorm .......................................86 Wrestling..........................................159 Young Farmers.......................................71 184 h� ,n o ion� i r y n ■••■Mp (r • «° lt .NJip 3Q103g MM7W saxa ■ � luww • a svmi p PVIS 4 w ' � ' ; ttVTKM ' 3 iOWN W4 •aaiJOH'l naif o 15, • � A” jF n? jk V v «• v , , . . . . x •• •• •• w XN vsV . a 331JOW % kr M7 Pol famous Crandall Gym Remember A c garotte. cop of coffee, and El Mustang” at El Corrall enw7or}| Dexter Memorial Library . . . • • • the Treasure Chest of Col Poly. Outstanding Students Fresh Class '59 man Left to right: L Oswald, M. Kohl, I. Stockton. B. McKinley, J. Luther, $. Church, R. lewis. Sophomore Class '58 left to right: B. Ghent, N. Nichols. D. Wilkin, K Bell. Junior Class '57 left to right: J. Smith, A. Thomsen, J. Carter, 0. Gordon, 0. Walker 4 The Quartet and Mojors and Minors delighted the crowd at the Home Concert. Coach Tom Leo, fh© newly elected N.C.A.A. Boxing Coaches' Proxy, received a photographic display of his 1955-1956 team's efforts. Happy FFA'er's look over trophies earned at the 1956 FFA Convention. Mohammed Akbar married o future Col Poly coed by proxy. A recoid turnout of over 2,000 studonts participated in the ASB elections. Bob Grime, outgoing proxy (right), congratulates El Slevin, the new Officers for next year's ASBi Don Walker (veep), Ed SJevin (prexy), ASB president. and James Duffy (sec y). If •Off to rhe Music Toufl for eob Flood, Jeff McGrew started -Operation long Hair to Th« b”f looking sheep at holy Royal wos this El Mustang Editor. protest higher barbershop prices. Hamp. ewe, trimmed like a poodle. THE CUSTODIAL CREWS: Around the clock these men kept our From tooth pasto to T-squares ... the El Corrol bookstore campus up to snuff. Hoff showed you where to find them; Top: Securit� What did you get on that Zoo test? Avila 203. a three-unit course, taught only when the sun is shining. PINEAPPLE CHE RRY ROOT BEER AUOW tfTW • VJ J : : : El Corral'� fountain staff supplied ut with coke� to keep u cool, ond coffee to keep u� awoke. The deans' secretaries helped co-ordinate the administration's business. Dorm Managers Dorm managers: left to right (sifting), M. Kepler, S. Doringfon, C T. Short, P. Berg, T. S � frunk. N. Gomez, B. Hoenig, B. Friedman, B. McNob, J. Smithers. Standing: Dean E. Chandler, C. Wolters, F. Nickel, R. Shaw, G. Chambers, I. Litchfield. B. Bcstrom. P. Steele, J. Claypool. B. Fox, T. Lyle, J. Rodcnmcyer, B. Moore, J. S. Wilkinson. lobostido tori hit man up. Frank loduca, 147-pound PCI Champion. Chico winners, lofr to right: lobostido, 119; lelevier, 132; Coach Tom Lee.- Godinez, 139; Loduca, 147. lelevier look� for that opening. Spring Sports Boxing Mustang fans experienced a terrific showing this season by Coach Tom Lee s raging mittmcn. The locals displayed their knowledge of the fight game by winning six of their eight dual matches. Also, Poly emerged from the PCI's with a 147-pound champion, Frank Loduca. Loduca thrilled fans consistently with his mastery of the sport. Rudy Brooks dropped an extremely close PCI decision, which fans felt might have gone either way. Poly entered the Nationals, held at Madison, Wisconsin, where they placed eleventh among twenty-one schools. It was rated a good show- ing, because our boys met the top collegiate fighters from all over the nation. BOXING RESULTS DUAL MEETS TOURNAMENT RESULTS Chico 3..............Cal Poly 5 At Chico Nevada 5.............Cal Poly 3 Cal Poly 4, Chico 2, California 2 San Jose State 3’ } .Cal Poly 4' 2 PCI C.O.S. 0.............Cal Poly 8 Cal Poly placed second behind Santa Clara 0.........Cal Poly 8 Idaho State Stanford 1............Cal Poly 7 National Tournament California 2.........Cal Poly 6 Cal Poly placed eleventh among San Jose State 4' j .Cal Poly 3’ j 21 schools Brooks mokos ready for tho poy-off punch. Pete Godinez joins flesh and leather. Buccola trims Birkie of Stonford in the PCI's The gymrvoitic teom made on impressive showing ell season. Swimming Gymnastics THE SEASON San Jose 72.................Cal Poly 27 Stanford 51.................Cal Poly 48 San Diego 56................Cal Poly 56 Occidental 61...............Cal Poly 38 The score often fails to tell a true story of a con- test. Perhaps this was the case with the Mustang tumblers. Many times they made good indi- vidual showings, but they were still unable to compile enough points for a victory. Roger Booth, who scored 82 of Poly's 169 points, often amazed fans with his perilous antics. His specialties were the horizontal bar and the fly- ing rings. Coach Noble expects to start next season with a well-trained outfit since the bulk of his team will return next year with the experience of the 1956 season. Leigh Allen won both diving titles in tho CCAA championship . u. s. c. 71 . .. .Cal Poly 20 U. C. L. A. 45 39 Fullerton J. C. 52 .... Cal Poly 32 U. C. L. A. 53 .... Cal Poly 31 El Camino 27 .... Cal Poly 57 Arden Hills J. C. 45 ... .Cal Poly 39 Arizona U. 39 44 Fresno State 42 42 C. O. P. 44 ’ j... . .... Cal Poly 39 , Long Beach Navy 36 48 U. C. at Berkley 37 . . . .Cal Poly 47 Whittier Davis Relays— 29 . . . .Cal Poly 55 Cal Poly placed first with 116 points. California State College Championships— San Jose, 112; Cal Poly, 107; Fresno State, 64,- San Francisco State, 23; Los Angeles State, 17; San Diego State, 15. Poly mermen, spurred on by Coach Anderson, displayed some terrific performances this year. The team had to its advantage some fine indi- viduals such as Gene Lenz and Buster Lau. Lenz, a freshman, repeatedly won his specialties - - - the 1,500 meter, the 220 yard free-style, and the 440. Lau broke a school record, swimming the 200 yard breaststroke in 2 minutes, 37.8 sec- onds, against Long Beach Navy. Wrestling THE SEASON San Diego State 31 Cal Poly 2 Naval Training 26 Cal Poly 12 San Quentin 8 Cal Poly 23 San Francisco S. 21 Cal Poly 13 Stanford 26 Cal Poly 6 San Jose 32 Cal Poly 0 Santa Clara 13 Cal Poly 23 Poly grapplers, under the strong arm of Coach Shelden Harden, made a fair showing this year facing such powerhouses as San Diego and San Jose State. True, they were inhibited” by their win, loss record, but at times throughout the season it appeared they would overcome this. The Mustang matmen played host to this year's P. C. I. W. A., which was held in Crandall Gym. An exhausted Gene Lenz won the 1500 meter event in the CCAA final . Norman Oyche fakes down a Pendelton Marine. THE SEASON Occidental ICol Poly 25’ , Son Jose S 21 .Col Poly 5' , Son Jose S. 26 Cal Poly I Stanford 26' ,______Col Poly % S. Borboro 13’ ... .Col Poly 13% S. Borboro 5%-------Col Poly 21 % Fremo S. 26 ....Col Poly 1 C.C.A.A. Conference Championships— Fresno 891; Col Poly 932; long Bcoch 1010, Santa Barbara 1020, los Angeles State 1028 Mustang golfers, shaped op by Coach Chock Honks, had o fairly successful season this year. The Hanksmcn featured such individuals as Tom McFadden, runner-up in the second flight of the Northern Col- legiate Chomoionships, who proved his worth at such times as when he fired a 71 at Fresno, only in this in- stance, it was to no avail Harlan Griswold coptured medalist honors shooting a por 72 against Occiden- tal on the wind swept Santa Mario Gold Course. Phil Coffin olso took honors when he won the seventh flight of the Northern California Col- legiate Championships of Sonta Cruz. In the C.C.A.A,, the Mustangs ploccd second behind Fresno State over a course of 54 holes. Tennis Coach Jorgensen laid further strategy with Roger Hing after Roger beat his Fresno State opponent during CCAA play. THE SEASON Pomona 94............Cal Poly 35 C. O. P. 77............Col Poly 56 Whittier 55............Cal Poly 76 Son Francisco S. 96' ,.......Cal Poly 47% Comp Pendleton Meet— Camp Pendleton 78; Sen Diego 33; Col Poly 28. U. C. I. A. and Sonta Barbara Meet— Col Poly placed third. C. C.A. A. Meet— Fresno Stole 65, los Angeles 58. Santo Bar- bora 18' ,; San Diego 18' ,; Cal Poly 3; long Beach 2. Coach Jensen got a fresh start this year as did the whole team. Several trackmen showed up for the 56 season, but among them were only six veterans. If seems Bob Heffron emerged the star of local club, running off with more than his shoro of firsts in the 100 and 220. This year s Mustangs compiled much volued ex- perience which they will further initiate next season. THE SEASON Santa Barbara 6. .. ...Col Poly 3 Montana State 2... ...Cal Poly 7 Cal Tech. 3. . . . Col Poly 6 Fresno State 1. .. . . .Col Poly 8 Westmont 4. .. .. .Col Poly 6 Fresno Stafo 4. . . . .Col Poly 5 C. O. P. 0. .. . . .Cal Poly 9 C. C. A, A. Tournament— Santa Barbara 18,- Cal Poly 12,- long Beach 10, Fresno 7; Son Diego 7; los Angeles 6. Mustang netfers got off to a bad start this year, but Coach Jorgensen must have inspired the locals, be- cause they wasted no time in mak- ing their comeback. They fostered a fine winning streak, proving their superiority over such schools as Cal. Tech, Frosno State and ether strong clubs. In the C. C. A. A.. Poly nod- ded only to Santa Barbara, who had handed the Mustangs their only duel match defeat. Morro Boy golf course was scene of the CCAA Golf Tourney in which Poly placed second behind Fresno State. Angel Ortiz kicked his second goal as the Mustangs beat Fresno State 6-3. Baseball THE SEASON Pepperdine 3... Cal Poly 5 Point Mugu 1. .. Cal Poly 12 Santa Clara 2. . . Cla Poly 3 Camp Cooke, D.B. 4. . . Cal Poly 13 Pepperdine 8. . . Cal Poly 14 San Diego N.T.C. 9. . . 8 San Diego N.A.S. . 4. . . Cal Poly 2 Camp Pendleton 9. . . Cal Poly 8 Camp Pendleton 7. . . 6 California 10. . . 7 L. A. State 3. . . 12 L. A. State 3. . . 4 San Diego State 8. . . Col Poly 6 U.C.S.B.C. 6. . . 1 U.C.S.B.C. 10. .. 5 San Diego N.T.C. 0. .. Cal Poly 2 Saint Marys 5. .. 6 Saint Marys 3. .. Cal Poly 2 Westmont 2. . . 3 San Diego State 8. . . 7 San Diego State 10. . . Cal Poly 1 San Diego N.T.C. 16. . . Cal Poly 2 Hancock College 4. . . 4 U.C.S.B.C. 7. . Cal Poly 8 Fresno State 12. . . 1 Fresno State 3. . . Cal Poly 1 Westmont 3. . . Cal Poly 6 California 16. . . Col Poly 1 Fresno State 15. . . For other coverage see main volume. 5 Football Line coach S. Harden looked over hi� giont hope- fuls or the spring Intra-squad game. Spring Fifteen lettermen were among the fifty gridders who turned out for spring football drills on April 30. With transfers and freshmen, they went through twenty days of rugged training, which was climaxed by the intra-squad game on May 25. The Mustangs showed an improved line and a strong backfield that should give their opponents a lot of trouble next season. 1956 SCHEDULE September 22 San Francisco State..........................here 29 Nem Mexico A M...............................here October 6 Pepperdine ...........................Los Angeles 13 San Diego State..............................here 20 Long Beach State.............................here 27 College of Idaho............................Boise November 3 San Diego Marines............................here 10 Fresno State...............................Fresno 17 San Jose State............................San Jose 22 Midwestern ..................................here Neu� year' varsity will b« sparked by some fine running a� the Muitongt have one of the finest prospective bockhelds among the smaller colleges on the Pacific Coast. At left; Dick Mcnnini skirts ond. At right! speedster Rudy Brooks turns the corner or one of his brilliant bursts. The problem we face in education is how to produce informed individuals capable of leadership; how to produce people who can think independently, and whose thinking is based on sound knowledge. Students cannot be regarded as mere receptacles for information. American Institute of Electrical Engineers Loft to r.ght: Mr. Bowden (Dept. Hd. , Mr. Jones (F.A.), C. Me Word (v-p), A. Martinoz (sec.), C. Moro (treat.). R. Meyer (pres.). This newly-formed student affiliate branch of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers was chartered February 22 of this year. Its purposes are the dissemination of the knowl- edge of the theory and practice of all aspects of electrical engineering and allied fields, as well as the furtherance of the professional development of the student. This new affiliate rose to rapid fame on April 10 of this year by taking first place in the student paper competition in the southern section. Bob Snowman, EE senior from San Luis Obispo, won over competition from Cal Tech, USC, and UCLA with his paper on a Symmetrical Component Analyzer. Members of Americon Institute of Electrical Engineers. I Members of the Amer con Society of Tool Engineers. On February 15, 1956, Student Chapter 12 of the Amer- ican Society of Tool Engineers was chartered on the Cal Poly campus. This was the first student chapter of this society established on the Pacific coast. Tool engineering, a new term to many, has to do with plan- ning processes of manufacture, supplying the tools, and integrating the facilities required for production of modern- day products as efficiently as possible. Students who take a particular interest in machine shop practice, regardless of their major, are invited and encouraged to become members. Monthly meetings this spring have included technical talks by tool engineers on such subjects as tool steel, die design, and machinability computers. Other activities of the chapter have included a field trip to the San Francisco area, and the ASTE exhibit for Poly Royal. Kneeling |le t lo fight)! D. Bowden (pres.), J. Demorh (Ut v-p), J. Wilkin |� e .). Standing: F Whiting (odv.|. J. Beard (2nd v-p), J. McKune (treat.). American Society of Tool Engineers 15 Left to right: J. Wilkin (treoi.). B. Hunnicuft Iprcs.l, H. Cantrill (vp). W. Boor (sec.). The Cal Poly Christian Fellowship is a chapter of the Inter-Varsity Chris- ten Fellowship of the United States. It is a student organization which is inter-denominational in character, and which seeks to investigate the claims of Jesus Christ and to consider His challenge to today’s college student. Any student, regardless of race or religion, is invited to attend. Christian Fellowship •Co ' V, scene Co'0' o' 0 corf toy . - sorf' ® •Corf'P° d«f- V'P c e° o v on- toe' Oww '00 Member of iho Christian Fellowship. Members of Diablo Dorm. Diablo Dorm activities for this year included regular show- ing of movies in the dorm's lounge. The films were of edu- cational and sports types, and were shown on the average of once every month. The dorm's officers were shifted about somewhat during the second quarter. Del Nix took over the job of president from graduating Sherwood Darington at the beginning of the second quarter. Three months later, the original dorm man- ager, Bob Thomas, moved on and was replaced by Bob Alderman. A dinner at the Tower Motel marked a formal conclusion to the year for Diablo Dorm inhabitants. loft Jo ngh� ! S. Darington, (pros.), N. Billings (freos.}, D Nix (v p). Diablo Dorm International Relations Club Last January marked the beginning of the tenth year of activity of the International Relations Club on this campus. The club was organized to promote a better understanding among all nationalities, and to provide a means for Amer- ican and foreign students to discuss international affairs. Every year, the club sponsors a dance where students from various lands present some of their country's music and costumes to add an international flavor. An IRC delegation represented Cal Poly at the 6th assembly of the Model United Nations, held this year at Oregon State College in Corvallis, Oregon. Members of the International Relations Clvb. Member� of the Ornamental Horticulture Club. The Ornamental Horticulture Club participated in a packed schedule of activities this year. Besides providing floral decorations for various flower shows and other events, the club presented its annual Poly Royal Flower Show, acclaimed by many as the finest Poly Royal floral exhibit ever held. The club also entered a float in the Homecoming Parade. Next to the fall and spring club barbecues, there was a watermelon feed given for the freshmen OH majors. One of the year's big events was the annual OH Club Spring Banquet. But the high point of the year was marked by the club s representation in the National Intercollegiate Flower Judging Contest at Colorado A M. This was the first time Poly sent a team since 1940. Ornamental Horticulture Club X. 19 Uff to right: G. Rega (v-p), J. McGrow (pres.), R. Young (scc-treos.J. The Cal Poly Rifle Club had a slate of postal matches tion to its members at cost, besides the use of target rifles, this year, plus meets with the San Luis Obispo and Cal Poly ROTC clubs. Aiding the Rifle Club this year were Col. Loiselle and other Having its own campus range, the club supplied ammuni- ROTC instructors who served as advisors. Members of the Rifle Club. Members of the 1956 Ph.T. class received diplomas. Four years of hard work met its reward as o happy hubby congratulated his wife. Jovicr Ascarrunz put the finishing touches to the 1956 closs plate. Dean Chandler assisted with planting of the class tree. John Trexel laid the plate for the class gift • • - a Senior-designed ond Senior-built sign at the entrance of the college. California State Polytechnic College 22 Saturday, June 16,1956 Colonel A. R. Heron presented the Commencement Address. President McPhee pot the finishing touches to the gown of State Grange Moster G. Sehlmeyer, who received an honorary degree. The last steps of a four-year march PROGRAM Processional— Vamp and Circumstance ...................Elgar California State Polytechnic College Band •Phiuf Johakkmchi, Student Director Invocation.........................Reverent! William A. Kendall CollegiateQuartit— Gauder.mutIfiitar (Latin) . . . Traditional f 'hen Motet Sntotr thr ll'iitcr . . . Spiritual •James Burt, Kekyon BtATrr, Don Mtuntuv, Xikako PntuoN' Farewell ADHRRSS...............................John A. Boston Senior Clan PmLlmt Presentation or Sdnior Class Gift . ..... . Eugene R. Paulus Senior Clan Ref retentatur BaNI — The Green Cathedral”..........................Hahn •PltM.tr JOKAN'Kstcur, Student Director Commencement Address................Colonel Alexander R. Heron Vie PrriiJrnt of the Cronsn Zrltrrbach Corporation Men's Gi.ee Club— Ave. Merit Stella” (Latin)......................Grieg •Robf T WOT, Student Director Crttcifixui (Latin)........................Lotti cr (It AKDOX, Student Direr tor Honor! Honor!”...........................Spiritual •JoHW JEFFREYS, Student Director Presentation of Honorary Decree...................Dr. Julian A. McPhee GuMCt SlHLMtrtK Commissioning Ceremony—ROTC.......................Colonel P. A. Loiscllc United Stain demy Presentation of Class.............................Chester O. McCorkle • Adminiitrolit'f Dean. Initru imtt on behalf of: Yard M. SltirALi, Dean, Agricultural Division Haho's� P. Hayes. Dean. engineering Division D«. Rofttkr L M f ««. Assist ant A dmmhtrator. Arti and Sciences Divinon J. Crwnvn Gluon, Dean Student Personnel and Bujincjs Management. Kellogg-1'oorhit Campus Carl Everest� . Dean. Aprirollural Dithion. KeHogg-l'oot his Campus Presentation of Diplomas................................Dr. Julian A. McPhee President of California State Polfteehnir College Benediction......................................Reverend William A. Kendall The Senior breakfast started an eventful grad- uation doy. All Hail Green and Gold”.........................Alma Mater Band Graduating Seniors 23 California State Polytechnic Colleg California State Polytechnic College, with campuses at San Luis Obispo, Pomona, and San Dimas, is one of California's ten state colleges. Other state colleges are: San Diego State College, Long Beach State College, Los Angeles State College, Fresno State College, San Jose State College, Sacramento State College, San Francisco State College, Humboldt State College in Arcota, and Chico State College. The San Luis Obispo home campus of California State Polytechnic College is located midway be- tween San Francisco and Los Angeles at the foot of the Santa Lucia mountain range, 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean. This campus consists of 2,850 acres, and at the present time enrolls about 3,000 students. The College is fully approved os a four-year institution by the Northwest Association of Secondary and High Schools and the Western College Association. The College offers the Bachelor of Science degree in Agriculture, Engineering, and Arts and Science, Bachelor of Education, and Master of Arts in Education. A two-year technical course in Agriculture is also offered. Cal Poly has gained national recognition for its practical learn-by-doing approach to a college edu- cation. Cal Poly's 3,000 men at the campus just outside San Luis Obispo emphasize the practical phases of their major fields first, and related arts and sciences as they progress. The College provides a learn-by-doing home for the largest undergraduate agriculture division in the eleven western states, and the third largest undergraduate engineering division in the west. It has the only department of Agricultural Journalism on the west coast. The department of printing is one of the very few in the United States which offers a Bachelor of Science Degree in Printing. At the present time, Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo offers the following curricula: IN THE ENGINEERING DIVISION: Aeronautical Eng., Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Eng., Architec- tural Eng., Electrical Eng., Electronic Eng., Industrial Eng., Machine Shop, Mechanical Eng., Printing, and Welding. IN THE AGRICULTURE DIVISION: Agricultural Eng., Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry and Manu- facturing, Form Management, Field Crops, Fruit Crops, Truck Crops, Ornamental Horticulture, Poultry Husbandry, and Soils Science. IN THE ARTS AND SCIENCE DIVISION: Agricultural Journalism, Biological Sciences, Agricultural Educa- tion, Education, English and Speech, Home Economics, Mathematics, Physical Science, Agricultural Chem- istry, Physical Education, and Social Science. There are also courses offered in Veterinary Science, Music, and Military Science and Tactics. 21