California State University Long Beach - Prospector Yearbook (Long Beach, CA)

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ASSIST FROM SISTER—Tri Delta pledge Linda Craun expectantly readies for the Sorority Presents early in the fall. Linda gets an assist from sister pledge Sandi Goss, who uses a can of hair spray to hold that desired effect. Sororities Present Pledges THE GREEK social whirl swung into the new school year with a rush as the sororities’ new class of pledges was formally introduced to the fraternity men on campus. After every fraternity man met every sorority pledge, the lights were dimmed and the dancing began. EASY DOES IT—Greek pledges step into the social limelight during a dance fol- lowing the formal presentation of sorori- ty pledges. Actives were on the sidelines for this one. Dance featured music of the Ontones. IT'S A PLEASURE—Men of Kappa Sigma extend greetings to Zeta Tau Alpha pledges at the Presents.

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ALJEAN RAE Chic Model LEAH OLSEN Good Time for All MAUREEN KRAMER Seasonal Outfit EXPLANATION— AWS President Lynne Winnik explains the role of the organization to freshmen and other new women on campus. AWS Starts Active Year Fashion Show, Faculty Tea Inaugurate Term INTRODUCTION of new women to the campus high- lighted the start of a big year for the Associated Women Students of Long Beach State College. President Lynne Win- nik informed newcomers about AWS’ function on campus at a noon all-women assembly for the initial activity of the organization. A fashion show was held as part of the program. Members of AWS, using their own clothes, modeled for the show. Also by way of introduction to the campus, AWS held an evening tea in the Chart Room which gave freshmen and their parents a chance to get ac- quainted with members of the group and the 49er faculty. TEA TIME—Bright-eyed freshman lasses and their parents were served tea and hors d’ oeuvres while meeting members of the Associated Women Stu- dents and representatives of the college faculty early in the fall semester.

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ARRIVAL—Okon B. Udokang, Press Club-sponsored Nigerian student, ar- rives at Los Angeles International airport just before the fall semester began. GREETINGS TO OKON—Okon is greeted at the airport by Press Club representatives Carolyn Amos. Martha Morris, Linda Hejlik (who was the big gun in the Okon campaign) and Dave Reid. INTERVIEW—NBC radio's Bob Cog- gins interviews Okon for a tape replay outside the journalism de- partment during the fall. SUPPORTING THE TEAM—Okon was no stranger at the 49er football contests. He rings the victory bell while the yell leaders laugh it up during one of the team’s wins. FINANCIAL BOOST—Jim Selover of the Long Beach Junior Chamber of Commerce presents Okon with a check to pay his tuition. Journalists Sponsor Okon WHEN FORMER A. S. vice presi- dent Ron Lunceford told members of the Press Club about Okon B. Udo- kang, they decided to help him. Led by member Linda Hejlik, the journalists launched a fund drive to bring the Nigerian student to this campus to further his education. He had turned down a full scholarship to Moscow University. Members of the community and fel- low students placed their solid sup- port behind the campaign and Okon’s dream of an American education be- came reality. Many campus clubs helped the Okon drive and a Los Altos family gave him a home. Saga Food Service gave him a food scholarship. RECEPTION—Dr. Carl W. McIntosh, presi- dent of the college, talks with Okon informal- ly during a reception at the Soroptimist House.