Laney College - Oak Log Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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Mffrrilfix Sllizfrnf ffU1.t'IAllIIIl'7lf A.x.mr'ii1lim1 illK'l'fX Ili-nmullaly for meiliaiiom, in l'!'l701'f jzrugrexs. 22 - Student Government Auoeieztion on Merrztt ,.....,...vst. -i' A L Left: Merritt Spring President, Henry Disbmomg Right: Fall President, George Slmwurt. 5 Q., 1.57-1...-w.W Student government at Oakland ,Iunior College is or- ganized under two separate constitutions: one for Laney and one for Merritt. These constitutions call for officers and representatives with an adviser on each campus. On Laney's campus the officers making up the execu- tive council include the president, vice-president, sec- retary, treasurer, and a fifth member. One representative from each class with the title of councilman completes the student council. At Merritt the executive council has a president, vice- president, secretary, treasurer, and a public relations officer. Also at Merritt the councilmen are selected accord- ing to the number ol' students enrolled. Students vote for By Ioyce Howard one candidate for each 200 registered students. Elections are held at the end of each semester for the following term. Three council seats are held open for the incoming students, and at the beginning of the new semester a special election is held for these students. The executive councils of both campuses hold joint n1eetings, and problems involving both campuses are discussed. All activities involving both campuses are gov- erned by the joint council. Funds from the sale of student body cards and from bookstore profits are used by the student council to sponsor traditional events such as the semiannual awards dinner, Pioneer Day, the Talent Assembly, Homecoming,

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...I f WFS -- E.. T I I ' 7 wg' I' l OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF TMI ASSOCIATED STUDENTS OF OAKLAND JUNIOR CDLLIGI Stu Smith, Fall Editor, Bonnie Kane, Spring Editor. The college newspaper is the mirror which reflects the past, presents today, and foretells tomorrow. It chronicles the triumphs, the defeats, the aspirations, and the ac- complishments of its young devotees. lt orients the new- comer, boosts school spirit, and provides a challenging activity for the student with a bent for writing. The OIC Tower, which officially began publication in February, 1955. increased its printed space by 50 per cent last fall. With larger-sized paper the staff has been better able to create a more attractive format. Coordinating news coverage for the two campuses has been a problem in the past, but with the inauguration of a journalism class at Laney this spring the situation has improved. Now there are two staffs, one at each campus, and with class time for writing and editing the Tower. The year's staff activities were highlighted by the California Junior College Journalism Association Con- ference at Fresno State in March. Ten staff members and the adviser, Mr. John Gothberg, attended. Three trophies were won by the Oakland delegation. Ross Anderson was awarded a first and third prize in press photography, and Don Bryan won a second in editorial writing. Under the leadership of Stu Smith and Bonnie Kane, editors, and Henry Sultan, Laney editor, 24 issues of the Tower were published, including two eight-page special issues. The Homecoming issue in November included pictures of 23 queen contestants, while the Pioneer Day paper contained many features concerning life in the Old West. The Tower offers an opportunity for students contem- plating a career in journalism to receive practical expe- rience in writing and editing a newspaper. The relaxed, informal-yet dedicated-atmosphere of the journalism classroom provides the climate in which a spark of talent may be fanned into flame. Towerites. Seated ll-rl: Nancy Brubaker, Doreen Watt, Henry Casades, Harv Niemela, Rich Gohlke, Bonnie Kane. Standing, Hrst row fl-rj : Sandy Coulart, Jane Lose. Standing, second row fl-rl 2 Mr. John Cothberg, adviser, Ron Jones, Doug Vorpahl, Warren Mines, Doug Morra, Jim Wong, Dave Brill, Don Bryan, Jesse Duke, Joyce Howard, Ross Anderson.

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and Laney Cawqbufes If Mock Democracy the WClCOlllC Dance, Student Council elections, and at- tendance at conventions. They also help support athletics and the athletic teams at UJC, and to secure benefits for student body card hold- ers. These benefits include the right to vote in student elections, and the right to hold office. Free admittance to home athletic events, dances, and assembliesg use of the student loungeg use of the recreation room. participation in the athletic program, discounts at local stores and for services at Laney, and a free copy of the school paper, The Tower, are also on the list. The student council grants charters to all campus clubs which are then governed by the lnter Club Council. Members of the council participate in CJCSGA region- al and state student government conventions, and UJC belongs to the California Junior College Student Govern- ment Association. Niembers of Laney's Fall council were Frank Wells. president, Audrey Williams, vice-president, .lim Frazier, treasurerg Carrie Carte, secretaryg and Rudy Urtiz, fifth member. Spring officers were Norm Toly, president, Larry Mc- Caffrey, vice-president: Sally Strom, treasurer: Minerva Alcosiba, secretary: and ,lan Bowlin, fifth member. At Merritt the Executive Council for Fall consisted of George Spowart, presidentg Henry Dishroom, vice-presi- dent: Sam Obregon, treasurerg Pat Clcwett. secretary: and Jim Hubbard, public relations officer. sq. Lcff: fruity Fall Prc.iii1cz1i, Frank W'cll.vg Rigfvl: Sjwriug Pn'.vi41c11l Nuruzurz Tuly. l.um'Vi'.x ci01t'V'IIIII'Q Iimlq lx xl zilul graujm lll7l1'!l fmt Iliifkftl l11'z'h'Xtiy for lfn 'qnmf of flu' nzmjwm.