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

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Choice of the Female Population EVERYONE'S CHOICE -Not only did Phil Barra capture the ladies' hearts as their choice for the suave and debonair Diamond Jim, but Uncle Sam voted Phil to serve as his choice since his graduation last January from State. Cur- rently he is reigning as number one rookie at Fort Ord. After Phil’s two-year contract with the Army is up, ho hopes to teach 5th or 6th grade in the Southland. A graduate of Bakersfield Junior College, Phil’s hobbies in- clude hunting, fishing, and water skiing. He is an avid hunter of purple glass found on the desert. 22

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Leading Lads Compete for Lasses’ Votes Campus Dandies Vie for ‘Diamond Jim’ IT MAY have been the fellows who were seeking the title, but it was the gals who benefitted from the Diamond Jim campaign. Seven of the dandiest dudes on campus donned diamond stick pins and high silk hats and spent five days (officially) striving to impress the campus lovelies with their charm, poise and other attri- butes. For the first time an independ- ent—Phil Barra—won the crown. Sponsored by the enthusiastic campaigners from the dorms, Bar- ra came out on top of the record ballot. A student teacher, Barra’s am- bition to be named the favorite of the females was enhanced when the dorm residents staged a spontan- eous torchlight parade on his be- half. Other leading lads on campus who sought the title were Rich Boulden, Bob Burgess, Bob Brew- is, Burt Swart, John F. Johnston, Allen Dennen, and John Gingher. RINGERS—When it came to seeking the female vote in the Diamond Jim campaign, it was no holds barred for the fraternity men sponsoring candidates. Members of Sigma Alpha Epsilon, campaigning for John Gingher. even tried masquerading as females to spread the word of their candidate's renown. There was something strangely masculine about their appearance however, and the gals were the first to know it. BARRA PLENTY OF SPIRIT—Independent Phil Barra waged a spirited campaign for the Diamond Jim Crown. It was still unknown as late as the Prospector deadline if the rumor was true that the dandy laddy had supplied some of his campaign spirit to the fair 49er lassies before they got to the voting booth. Regard- less of how. it was apparent by the returns that they had the spirit. SWING OF THINGS—Smiling Bev Melding gets an easy swing ride from Terry Carter, hardworking campaigner for Tau Kappa Epsilon's Bob Burgess. The swing was one of the many gimmicks employed by the lads seeking the Diamond Jim crown as they sought the support of the little ladies.

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WELL-WISHERS—Admirers of Diamond Jim (Phil Barra) crowd around the females' fav- orite seeking to wish him well Sfter he received the coveted trophy. TO THE VICTOR—The victor gets the spoils, so to speak, and Phil Barra accepts a kiss of congratulations from Diamond Jim Ball chairman Leah Olsen while AWS president Lynne Winnik stands by. Greeks Walk Out as Independent Nabs Title HIGHLIGHT of the Diamond Jim Ball was the announcement by lovely Associated Women Students’ president Lynne Winnik that independent Phil Barra was the choice of the female population to wear the coveted title. Many Greeks, apparently disappointed at the results, walked out. ANOTHER HONOREE—Dave Taylor takes his turn at the microphone during the Diamond Jim Ball. Taylor was AWS Man of the Year,” emblematic of service to that organization. AND THEY DANCED—Couples shared the spotlight (or rather lack of spotlight) during much of the evening of the Diamond Jim Ball. The Esquires provided the music as hearts were gay and feet were light and the couples whirled about the dance floor until early morning.