Los Angeles Valley College - Crown Yearbook (Valley Glen, CA)

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Jack Easton, during his tenure as Associated Student president in the fall semester 1963, exemplified the qualities of a true student leader. All Executive Council meetings which he chaired were recorded on tape and reviewed by Easton and William Lewis, dean of activities. Lewis pointed out the areas needing improvement. This gave Easton the opportunity to act as an individual-a leader. He initiated drives striving to increase school spirit at football games and dances. He invented the booster derby and the booster button,', articles which gave the students some identity at football games. Another accomplishment during Easton's adminis- tration was the addition of a full-time P.R. director to the staff of the college. President McNelis stated that this was the best semester student government ever had. He added that he had never given the president's trophy to anyone more deserving. Easton stated, I wouldn't trade my experience as student body president for anything. The experience you have working on various projects-such as the 510,000 statue and the balancing of the complex 315190,000 budget, lays excellent groundwork for your future in business. The experience in coordinating college events, economics and various social aspects contributes to your value as a citizen. Jack Easton is now at USC, continuing to lead as he did for five semesters at Valley College. Sitting in his office stuffed with reminders of current problems and past elections, Easton watches over the affairs ot some l3,000 Valley College students. Fastest gavel in the West Easton brings order to Executive Council meetings, and steers the group back to the subiect. Dynamic leadership comes to Valley

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Kate lMrs, Nancy Fergusonl: Thy husband is thy hand, thy keeper. Act V, scene 2 'From Taming of the Shrew. Kate lMrs. Nancy Fergusonl: Asses are made to bear, and so are you. Act II, scene 1, Taming of the Shrew. The vvorId's The stage is set-lights-curtains up-enter Hamlet, Othello, Titania, Sir Toby Belch and Kate. All these characters from the Shakespearean plays were portrayed by administration and faculty members of Valley College, who were taking part in a program designed to acquaint the college students with the works of the Bard of Avon. President William McNelis portrayed Hamlet, coach Ralph Caldwell played Othello, Mrs. june Bier- mann characterized Titania, Robert Rivera was Sir Toby Belch and Mrs. Nancy Ferguson portrayed Kate. Through the help of the Valley College Theater Arts and Make-up departments, these administrators took on convincing appearances of the characters whom they were portraying. April 20 through 24 was set aside as Shakespeare Week when the Bard's plays and style were analyzed and viewed. An authentic program was planned and executed by a Shakespearean Festival committee. The planners included James Chambers, English instructor, Brent Carruth, editor of the Valley Star, and Colleen Fer- guson, Star city editor. ' -s, . 1 K is- is A v .l 3 Q, . .S-we X X P .. x t fi X at XX