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

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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.

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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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PRESIDES AT MEETING—Dr. Frank Lindeburg of the Univer- sity of California. Riverside, served as chairman for the Health. Physical Education and Recreation general assembly in the men’s gym. Recreation Leaders Meet for CAHPER Day IT WAS SILVER ANNIVERSARY time at Long Beach State in late October—but not for the college. The 25th annual fall conference of the California As- sociation for Health, Physical Education and Recreation (CAHPER), Southern District, was hosted here October 28. Theme for the gathering was “The Challenge of New Hori- zons.” Vera M. Johnston, conference chairman, set the tempo for the meeting in her official welcome. In part, it read: “Rapid changes in our culture derfiand that those working with children and youth keep abreast of the current research and proven practices in all fields of interest.” Two dozen panels were held to meet her challenge. STEPPING EASY—A girl from Riley Elementary School takes her turn at the balance beam . DISCUSSING OLYMPICS — One panel in- cluded from left. Bob Soth, Ron Morris. Jack Beckner, Pat McCormick and her husband. Glenn. NOT THE TWIST—An unidentified youngster from Riley Elementary School in Lakewood demonstrates a balance beam during the CAHPER day. STEADY AS YOU GO—Julia M. Brown, teaching assistant at the University of Southern California, works with children at Riley Elementary School in Lakewood, preparing for the CAHPER Conference.