John Muir College - Roundup Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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1' J' - r-rg.. 1.1.-:T , ' 5 if-e-eaaur I gt.. - : AMF Z wi I ' K , A A . p f ' ' 1 S 5 5 ,f Zyi,-F xbyx A f f f in x , 1 ly! K X, April was opened with the highly publicized Circus Dance -complete with circus posters, a big tent and concessions, all providing the proper atmosphere. Spon- sored by the Pep Commission, the danceifeatured the new type of musical entertainment provided by the Harmony Hostess System. , mx -G3 .- fr'---jg? g Golden Gloves was one of the biggest sports events of the year. Boxing fans found the bouts surprisingly professional and very exciting. The second annual Vocational Conference Day was held April 22. Speakers from all types of vocational fields came to the campus to speak to the students on the importance of choosing the right vocation. P' 'Q x-.7311 ' 5 L Z4-' AC ... - Chinese atmosphere ruled the campus as King Koolie reigned monarch of the Koolie Karnival. Clubs rivaled one another to produce oriental booths and entertain- ment for all. The Shanghai Shuffle highlighted by the appearance of Peggy Lee and Dave Barbour, and with the music of Ike Carpenter drew the crowds in from the Chinese streets as the evening progressed. The Aqua- cade was even performed by oriental beauties against a watery background. l . I Farnsworth Park was the setting of the Baseball Dance sponsored by the Broncos on April 30. Ties and heels were in style along with the music of Herb Atkins and his band. Proceeds of the event went to the base- ball team. Youth Day was held again, with the students from Nluir and PCC entering local government and business offices of Pasadena to study their functions and methods. The Old Look Versus the New was the theme of the AWS sponsored fashion show presented on May 6. Clothes of all descriptions were professionally modeled by the Muir girls. Coffee was served Mothers and their Daughters in the Fountain Court preceding the show. - it s T 'U 1 f - ' ,- , qi----. 1 - 5 Q4 - I h , x I.: 0 It-iii Q ' ' . T The Annual Spring Art Exhibit sponsored by the Fine Arts Division was presented May 20 and 21, dis- playing the creations and talents of Muir's artists. The major drama production of the year was the famous play The Man Who Came to Dinner, pre- sented entirely by a student cast, the evening of May 21 for the students and friends of Muir and people from surrounding towns. May was also the beginning of the Senior Class activities. Their first beach party was held at Little Corona with all graduating seniors invited to have some fun by the sea. Semester examination put an end to activities for a while but after the work was over, senior activities began in full swing. Baccalaureate Services were held the Sun- day before graduation and Tuesday was rehearsal for commencement followed by a picnic at Farnsworth Park for all graduates. On Wednesday the Senior Class Breakfast was held and Thursday was graduation itself, the close of a chapter of Muir's history. That evening, graduates gathered for the last time at their Prom held in Pasadena's Civic Auditorium, and the school year was officially ended. gh igxllh f j X 6. ,

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K,,-,'V fx. ,, ff! .X X 5 If lax ? Q ig ' g ,ffieff G if The first backwards dance of the semester featured that ever popular gal Sadie Hawkins and her counter- parts at Mupir who brought their dates to hear the music of Stanley Carle. r'M+f'9lllf4N g .fr Q- 1 UV 7: Q Cgigss , , 'i O ff 11 I With Thanksgiving'approaching, all football fans were looking toward our first annual Turkey Tussle football game with PCC. Here was a beginning of the spirit of cooperation between the two schools which we hoped was destined to last many years. As Pasadena is famous the world over for its Tour- nament of Roses, all Nluirites were extremely proud when Lu Jean Galloway, Dorothy Young, and Dona Duggan were chosen as princesses of the Royal court. However, the greatest thrill of all was seeing the lovely Virginia Goodhue from our own campus as the Queen of the 1948 Tournament of Roses. '- .-rt,-v Y xg . , 458455 ' 5 7 X Q : . o . K 3 1 l' Cm 2 s gl yi, '2fEAs.-,.,-95 .- Cx . :A 1 52 if 9 li A 13: f i V A ' :Z The pre-vacation activities ended with a wonderful Christmas Festival presented by lWuir's music and drama students under the direction of lVIiss Isobel Smith. To add to the elated feeling we defeated PCC in the drive for the World Student Service Fund trophy for the second year. The funds from this drive were sent to aid students in other lands in continuing their educations. Christmas holidays were highlighted by the Royal Ball co-sponsored by Muir and PCC to honor the Rose Court chosen from both schools. At the Coronation Ball late in December, Virginia was officially crowned as Queen and began her reign in Pasadena. U J R 'Z ui 'gum' B 9 T: Our return to the campus and not too distant thoughts ocf finals were relieved by the plans for the Snow Ball,'.' the ANIS-AVVS sponsored winter dance. After the completion of finals, we closed the semester with the ODS assembly. Outstanding students were honored with the Order of Distinguished Service, the highest award bestowed for service to the school. 'l 'N ff? 'Tv f-3--id , . iff'-' ' Sailing season was opened by a Catalina Cruise for members of lVIuir's salty Sailing Club who brought fame to their alma mater in many regattas and meets through- out the year. . A e f... X: - E' Z '. , vnme.-1 - .f I S- - In February, the Muir non-restrictive clubs sponsored a big get-acquainted dance called the Masquerade Ball which brought out surprising ingenuity in unusual cos- tumes. Greeting new girls at Nluir and maintaining our reputation for friendliness was the theme behind the Hi Yahn Party held by the Associated Women Students ,fqf on February 25. P'V'Nf'N f J' Le f G 'P f if Q V544 X ' - -,464 Appropriately, the backwards dance of this semester was called the Leap Year Leap and couples again enjoyed the music of Stanley Carle and his band. .A new idea to stimulate parent interest in Muir activities and to introduce them to one another was cli- maxed by the Father-Daughter banquet held March 17. Plans were also made for the formation of a Father's Council.

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Registration Discussion The Green Hotel in Pasadena was the scene of the fifth meet- ing of the California Junior College Conference April 15, 16, ' and 17. Conference advisers were Everett Chapman of Muir, Jeanette Strawn of P.C.C. and Earl W., Holder, Muir and P.C.C. Finance. In the fall semester of 1945 twelve student body presidents, representing approximately 75,000 students, met at Pasadena City College to lay the framework for what is now considered an out- standing student undertaking in the nation. Bob Farina, P.C.C. Conference 'Treasurerg Bob DeWeese, Com- Dick Maitland, P.C.C. Co-chairman, Jeanne Krenz, Muir missioner of Finance: Howard Mills, Muir Class President: ference Secretaryg Jack Macy, Muir Co-chairman, john Fred Meister, Muir Vice President. -Ir., Southern Section Vice President.