Laney College - Oak Log Yearbook (Oakland, CA)

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FUREWURD This is the year in review . . . with its events expressed in thoughts of the printed word and its memorable highlights captured hy the eye of the camera. The Oak Log staff has striven to compile materials that will present a composite pic- ture of the year. And for what pu rpose? For a few days personal pictures will he admired. captions will he laughed at. A few pages will he thumlied through, comments will he made . . . and eventually the Oak Log will hnd itself on the upper shelf . . . seemingly forgotten. But then there will come a day when the Oak l.og will he taken from the shelf and each page studied carefully. One will read lretween the lilies and hope to find a few of the many wonderful things that meant so much to him. The work of the entire Oak l.og stall has heen geared towards that day. Under the advisorship of Dr. John lf. Summersette, whose guiding hand has shaped this yearls publication. The Oak l.og is two years old. But older is the tradition and aim that strengthens each volume hy editors with similar passions. Nothing is more eternal than the ideals envisioned for the Oak Log. and no one works harder for their execution than 4'Doc and the editors. photographers and consultants who work with him. This edition owes its improvements not only to those who have laliored on it this year. hut to several factors from the past: the financial support of the Associated Students of Oak- land City College in making it possilrleg the spiritual support of Dean Blake W. Spencer. Dean Thomas Cole. Student Activ- ities Director Tudor M. Jones. and Laney Coordinator Edward Ahoodg and the encouragement and inspiration of the Oak l.og's first editor. Willizilii Rulon. To a numher of photographer the staff is grateful for com- petent assistance. Cal Bernstein, Francisco Oritz, Jr., Sy lVlar- cuse. and Al Neilsen were the principal creative artists whose 35 mm photography suggested extended use of this approach in yearhook production. Laneyis photographic department. under the direction of Mr. Edward Null. produced the Laney faculty shots and some group shots. And to Dr. Paul Burlin- game, OCC liacteriology instructor, the staff is grateful for the Leica photographs which appear on page 8. 'tBut for Yes- terdavf, Through the amiahle cooperation of lVlr. liohert Ozias, year- hook consultant for Lederer, Street and Zeus Printing Com- pany, the ideas and ideals of the Oak Log editors took focus. The penciled lines and typed copy turned into smooth. glossy pages as if hy magic. and this is what will survive . . . the t959 OAK LOC. Bonnie Kane. Editor Chuck Edwards. Linda Bailey. Fred MacDonald. Doug Johnston. Rich Colilke Editorial Staff Dr. John F. Summersette. Arlviser