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

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HONORARY MEMBERSHIP—Johnny Johnston, member of the Long Beach State chapter of Tau Kappa Epsilon, presents a plaque bestowing honorary membership in the local Teke chapter to the Four Freshmen. They were Teke actives in their college days. Looking on arc AV' President Lynne Winnik and Special Programs Chairman Marcia Kinney. CUTS A CAPER—Bob Flannigan, one of the original Four Freshmen, hams it up for a campus photographer. Four Freshmen In Jazz Concert SWEET HARMONY—Striking a harmonious chord, the Four Freshmen appear poised to em- phasize the next musical phrase. Men’s Gym Swings to Beat of Pop Singers A SELLOUT Crowd jam- med into the men’s gymnas- ium September 28 to hear the Associated Women Students’ annual jazz concert. Last year it was Cal Tjader—this year it was the Four Freshmen who thrilled those in attendance with their varied routines of song, joke, and ad lib. One of the original college pop singing groups, the Four Freshmen proved extremely popular with the local audi- ence. Combining instrumenta- tion with singing, and throw- ing jokes for spice, they had the rafters ringing with laugh- ter and applause. 15

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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.

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SOMETHING TO CHEER ABOUT—A winsome quintet of 49cr Song Girls did much to boost the spirit of fans at Long Beach State College basketball games. The girls were quick to take advantage of each time out to provide entertainment—even performing on occasion to rhythmic hand clapping when no band was on hand. The Song Girls were typical of the ever-increasing school spirit at LBSC. From left, the girls are Linda Bush. Connie Sonntag, Sharon McMahan, head song leader; Yvonne Von Gulker, and Ralaine Ramer. School Spirit Joins Lon$ TOLLING THE VICTORY—The 49er cheer leaders found several occasions to ring the victory bell during the football season. Among the spirit sparkers were (from left) Charles Rams- berger. John Gingher. head yell leader: Gordon Getz. Ken Gib- son. and Dave Freeman. VICTORY DANCE—It may look like an original imitation of an Indian war dance, but it's really 49er cheer leaders and song girls expressing sudden happiness over a touchdown by a member of the LBSC football squad. The victory bell is in the foreground.