Corning Community College - Corona Yearbook (Corning, NY)

Text from Pages 1 - 59 of the 1962 volume:

THE SPECTATOR 1962 CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE Volume One We have observed that a reader seldom peruses a Book with Pleas- ure; till he knows whether the Writer of it be a black or a fair man, of a mild or cholerick Disposition, Married or a Batchelor, with other Particulars of the like nature, that conduce very much to the right understanding of an A uthor. and the several Persons that were engaged in this Work live in the World, rather as Spectators of Mankind, than as one of the Species; by which means we have made of ourselves Speculative Statesmen, Scholars, Artists and Teachers, without even medling with any Practi- cal Part in Life. We never espouse any Principle with Violence, and are resolved to observe an exact Neutrality between Roger Blough and John F. Ken- nedy, unless we shall be forced to decide declaring ourselves by the Hostilities of either side. In short, we have acted in all Parts of our Lives as onlookers, which is the Character we intend to preserve in this Book. We are, Your most obedient, most Devoted, Humble Servant 2 THE SPECTATOR THE SPECTATOR A VIEW OF LIFE AT CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE BY THE SPECTATORS ORIENTATION 1960 Bill Van Hoesen, Marcy Briem Bob Rose, Jeff Gilliam, Walt Peterson, Dale White Joan Clark I ' 1 W Joel Sundquist, Tom Bamonti ELECTIONS 1961 Creat him followers Tom Bamonti, Tom Maloney, Jerry Wilcox, Phil Orso, Dale White A Company of Friends Church Ward, Tom Maloney, Ned McHenry, Harry Cohn, Gene Nolan ST. PAT'S 1961 Life and Adventures Mrs. Frey, Mr. Smith SPRING WEEKEND 1961 BERMUDA DAY Fashion of one Age Jack Kelley Strains of Music Charles McPherson, Bill Spirawk, John Hopper, Bob Condella, Jim Atkinson, Phil Orso ROARING ’20'S Mr. Thompson, Mrs. Brill 1961 Greatest Beauties Kathy Bradley, Marilyn Tobey, Joyce Ratliff, Louise Kammire, Joan Daly Rita Kettyle, Tom Bamonti 8 COMMENCEMENT 1961 This lovely dance Empty Fellows 9 HOUGHTON HOUSE 11 12 When men read, they taste the matter with which they are entertained according as their respective Studies and Inclina- tions have prepared them, and make their Reflections accord- ingly. 13 Thought sober Jim Snyder, Jim Dennis, Bill Galbraith Putting their talents to observation Glenn Davis, Jack Spaulding, Pete Brady, Gary Taylor ART ROOM Mrs. Stebbins. Carole Stuart At the bottom of the stairs, left of the vending machine room, lies the extended entrance to the art department. The corridor is flanked on each side by signs, posters, and drawings. Some of the signs and posters advertise such things as Live Cookies and Zowie Super Soap, whatever they may be. Some signs are informative, such as the one which appraises in elaborate Romanesque lettering, A quick brown fox jumps over a lazy dog. The drawings, we conclude, must be impressionistic or abstract, except for one, which is clearly a lobster attempting to pinch bits of green paper. Further on is the first room of Art (?). If we don’t step into the hole in the floor beside the paper cutter, we might keep our good humor to explore and amuse ourselves with paintings and crafts to be found in every direction. A canvas peers from every nook and cranny. Oil paintings are propped on all the easels and lying on every available surface to dry. Some of the half done self-portraits would be great as props for a Thriller program. Wandering on into the last room, we gracefully slide on a paint brush carelessly left on the floor. We put some action into a still-life with five grasping fingertips before landing abruptly on a startled derriere. A chain reaction is triggered by the thud, and an easel tips just enough to cast a gooey landscape on the shaken head below. Upon arising, we are startled by the sight of blood on a hand. No need to panic, however. It is only alizeron crimson—not a disease—a color. Becoming quite frustrated, we search for an exit from this jungle of crafts and canvases. We stumble in one direction only to be stopped by a locked cyclone fence bearing a sign which reads, ‘‘Do not feed.” We turn another way and bump into a large, wobbly table with drying pictures on its surface, each glaring gleefully at us. In wild desperation, we blindly push our way through a mass of stools knocking over tubes of oil paints. The caps come off several of the tubes, and the oils squirt madly onto a fallen canvas. We grab a rag and try to rub off the globs of paint. Just as we come to the realization that we have ruined someone’s picture of chrysanthemums in a pot, a pretty little woman hovers over us and the canvas we are dumbly holding. “Oh, I loove your abstract there!” she exclaims cheer- fully. “It’s nifty .. . just nifty!” 16 ADMINISTRATION BUILDING Great Riches But a Crazy Constitution 18 20 Mr. Gross STUDENT CENTER 22 Francis Weaver, and friend I am at present sitting with a Heap of Letters before me: 1 have complaints from lovers, Schmes from Projectors, Scandal from ladies, congratulations, compliments, and advice in abundance. 23 Dave Frazier, Peg Walker, Gene Roth STUDENT GOVERNMENT A blindfolded tightrope artist and this year’s student government have much in common. Like the tightrope walker we entered many activities with little to guide us but our judgment. Perhaps we had less to help us than does the tight- rope artist, for he has experience. We had none. While we of the student govern- ment walked our tightrope of leadership, responsibility, and authority, we hoped and prayed our goals would be reached, just as the tightrope artist hopes for the successful completion of his act. The ’61-’62 student government accepted responsibilities and entered into ac- tivities which the preceding student governments of the college did not. This was the first year the students were included as members of the budget committee which has the power to allocate the spending of 60% of the Faculty-Student General Activity Fee. Another first was the establishment of a Standards and Ju- diciary Committee which made clear many of the standards of the college and in several instances was called upon to reprimand offenders of these standards and impose penalities in certain cases. All such disciplinary matters had formerly been handled by the faculty. The activities committee arranged to have the first Winter Carnival. The affair was a twisting, tobogganing, tumbling success and there is a good chance of it becoming a traditional affair. Crossing our tightrope we often faltered but never fell. The student govern- ment has maintained the powers delegated to it and handled its duties with inex- perience but determination. We have endeavored to complete our act, our year crossing a governmental tightrope with dignity, just as the tightrope artist crosses with grace. We hope the following governments will follow our example, will equal us, and even surpass us in their ability to walk the tightrope. Joint Chiefs of Staff Litigate The unannounced closing of the Student Government Room on March 9 by the Executive Committee precipitated a major crisis; Crier staff and Yearbook Com- mittee members were forced to meet in the open air (on the coldest day of the winter). The group was saved from frostbite by the appearance of Mrs. Hope Schreiber, The Lady With The Cokes. Peaceful negotiations were begun immediately, a compromise was reached and harmony restored. ELECTIONS 1962 Larry Allison, president Pat O’Leary, treasurer Craig Whitman, vice president Joan Kiehle, secretary The Rise and Fall of the C.C.C. Chorus by Mary Lee Graham When Fall Semester opened in September ’61 The singing groups at C.C.C. all added up to none. But Mr. Joseph Crupi came to wake our vocal cords, Despite the fact that few voices around could win awards. He had Great Expectations on that first audition day And came with itchy fingers, the piano for to play. He searched the Loft in hopes of finding smiling mugs galore. Instead he just encountered sheepish grins of three or four. Defying all discouragement, he smiled encouragingly And had the waiting students sing “My Country ’Tis of Thee,” Then gravely said, “Of our new College Chorus, you’re the roots,' And, dedicated to his post, appointed them recruits. Eventually o’er the weeks the chorus slowly grew. Twenty-one well-sung students, at last, made their debut. Received well by their audience at the Corning Country Club, They sang at convocation shortly after (their last flub.) When Spring Semester opened in 1962 The members of the chorus were reduced to very few. But Mr. Crupi still came, oh-so-hopefully, each week. Why the chorus dwindled steadily, to him was surely Greek. Mr. Crupi As time went on, sopranos left the chorus one by one, So three altos were cast aside. A male chorus begun, Which soon was not a chorus, but a barbershop quartet. “Good gosh!” thought Joseph Crupi, “How much smaller can we get?” CHORUS The last I heard, rehearsals are attended by one man Who sits on the piano bench and plays the best he can. The only faithful member of the group was “Uncle Joe.” And in our hearts, a memory, the chorus is no mo’. 28 CIRCLE K Bill Taylor, Rev. Gerald R. Hertzog, Dana L. Tingler, Jerry Wilcox The Circle K Club plays an unique role, both on campus and off, by participating in such areas as the Blood Bank, thereby providing the opportunities essential for good leadership and character build- ing. The uniqueness of the Circle K Club stems from its motto, “We Build,” a building of justice, liberty, democracy, and a better world in which to live. The Club is not merely a service organization but a driving force, developing leadership for tomorrow while creating a better college, university and community today. John Carlineo Lou Cicconi 29 Prodigious Bulk of Human Calamities CRIER - FACULTY GAME 30 Joy and Gladness. The Crier is but a yearling. It is young, not yet fully mature, and needs the experience that the forthcoming years will bring in order for it to evolve into a common medium of expression. At its present stage, the Crier is 90% reportative. When a large portfolio of back issues is created the experience of the students who were responsible for this portfolio and the student body who exposed themselves to it will cause the Crier to rise into even higher esteem as a college newspaper. It will replace the large fact content with the proper amount of opinion expression and display of student literary talent. Until that time we must cherish the yearling, nurse it along through its adolescent stages until it finally has its coming out as the ultimate in printed student literature at Corning Community College. Under the leadership of Jim Lowman and Bob Finlay the “Crier” became one of the most active organizations on campus. The newspaper is now published twice a month and it has become primarily self-supporting. The “Crier” was re- sponsible for organizing the Faculty-Student Basketball game as a fund raising activity. Participation by both factions of the school was great and under the direc- tion of Crier staff members, Harry Cohn, and Bob Finlay, was well received as another step in the direction toward understanding and communication between student and administration. 31 John L. Miller, Mary Beth Larnard Bookstore” Dick Trader Virtuous Man, Ron Housel Judi Schoonover 32 Jean Cole LIFE AT THE STUDENT CENTER Dash of Folly Bob Collins, “Nineteenth cut in psych 102’ Due only to lack of experience, not spirit, the Barons suffered their worst season in history. Playing inspired ball, the Barons tried their best but came out on the wrong end of the results. Looking forward to next year, ’62-’63, the members of the team hope for some new talent, tremendous school support and a great season. Coach Shaddock, Jim Clark, Dave Golden, John Hillman, Terry Wood, Gary Rowe, Dick Lortz Charlie Miller, Dick Burdette, Dave Colley Craig Whitman, Jack Wills, Rick Bostwick, Don Santore, Ken Blake, Terry Burns 36 37 38 SPORTS Bob Welton Kay Schutz, winning an egg throwing contest “Don’t flush it, please don’t flush it!” Ernie Goodrich The Barons in Action Pat LaBarbara Rick Bostwick memorial ingenuity' jm.. t ORIENTATION 1961-62 Ha, Ha “Part of our trade” 41 HAYRIDE 1961 Mike Tarby, Sandy Krazinski, Tom Bamonti, Beverly Gibbs WINTER ENCHANTMENT Jackie Colacecchi, Dave Golden 43 Sports and Pastimes that may be practised within Doors Roger Beardslee, Pat O’Leary, Clark Chowning, Judy O’Leary WINTER WEEKEND Lou Cicconi 44 Man of integrity Jerry Westbrook ST. PAT’S AND BEARDS 45 Mr. Pea, C.C.C.’s Spirit of St. Pat’s Day He is newly come Upon the Town. ST. PAT’S FESTIVITIES 1962 Chemung Street receiving its annual coat of Irish Green 46 Very particular and zealous. Ken McCann, Dick Wilson Judging of the beards at the Saint Pat’s Dance. Dick Wilson, Ken McCann, Russ Tarbell, Harry Cohn, Lou Cicconi, John Hillman, and Leprechaun. Don Santore. Persons of indefatigable industry Lowell Wilcox. Lou Cicconi, Chuck Miller BERMUDA DAY CAPRICE BRILLIANTE distinguished gentlemen Dick Owlett, Marty Manning, Bob Matthews, Rick Bostwick COMMENCEMENT 1962 In i 11 A Procession of Academic Minds 51 52 54 55 When the Spectator stall was formed, we found ourselves short of time, experi- ence, and financial resources. Yielding to the limits of all three, we produced a book which is a view of college life at Corning. It was not possible to photograph each student, every faculty member, and all of the staff. We apologize and hope future Spectators will enlarge their coverage. Each member of the staff worked diligently to complete his assignment, and we would like to express particular thanks to Dick Owlett who devoted many hours as a Spectator behind a camera lens. Editor: Jean Cole Assistant Editor: Barbara Deignan Business Manager: Lee Jarvinen Layout Editor: Rosalee Kniffin Art Editor: Larry Allison Copy Editor: Ann Hopper Literary Editor: Ron Housel A dvisors: Mrs. Margaret Brill Mr. Donald G. Forsythe Dr. William L. Perry 56 This book printed by VELVATONE, a special process of litho- graphic printing. Sole producers: Wm. J. Keller Inc., Buffalo, N. Y. No other printing firm is authorized to use the Velvatone method.