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

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QAMQ ss, -,i. s H 1. 5 x .Qt and feels that young people keep you young, alert, and alive, he decided to become a geography teacher. Of course, teachers are much more than just teachers, and Prof. Barlow, no exception, has many other interests. Outside of school, he is a husband and full-time father of four children. An avid golfer, he believes that golf is more than a game, it's a therapeutic diversion. A dedicated wine collector, Prof. Barlow started collecting California Italian wines as a result of writing a thesis on the wines and their growers. After dating a girl named Lisa for 13 years, Prof. Barlow finally capituIated and married her. They live now in North Hollywood and have three sons and one daughter who range in age from 16 to 21. Prof. Barlow was born in Phoenix, Ariz., and was graduated from L.A. High School. He became interested in sports in junior college and ran on the track and field team as a sprinter. Perhaps jokingly, he attributes his running ability to the necessity for speed caused by living in a neighborhood in the heart of L.A. At Pasadena City College and Occidental College he played fullback on the football team. This interest continued in the Army, and Prof. Barlow played halfback on the Seventh Area Command football team. When contemplating his future, Prof. Barlow explained, I was a professional cartoonist at one time, and I might go back into that field, or I might try being a journalist. But, right now I'm having too much fun teaching. Looking into his crystal globe, Prof. Barlow loresees the format of his students' geography course and a term paper looming in the luture. The earth, as discussed in relation to the universe, promotes endless questions from Prol. Barlow's students.

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A -Mazed at the Man By Vanessa Finan Illustrated by Wes Preston Two words have sprung into a synony- mous existence through student word of mouth at Valley College - Psychology and Pagliaro. A self-acknowledged morning person, Frank Pagliaro, professor of psychology, meets with some of his classes as early as 7 a.m. lf students aren't bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at the start, it's guaranteed they will be after the first 15 minutes of his lecture fespecially when he comes up and pounds his fist on your desk - to get a psychological reaction, of coursej. Often, during the semester, Pagliaro will ask, Do you follow me? Well, here, let me explain it another way. And this is exactly what he proceeds to do. Pagliaro utilizes the techniques of tutors, some- times explaining psychological funda- mentals using as many as five interpreta- tions. This style allows a tailored explana- tion of a subject which adheres to several students' learning capabilities. Pagliaro's Psychology l class flows like Skinner's well-trained rat at a maze en- trance traveling to the center to receive his food. Except that the students' reward is knowledge. For a man who would rather teach than do anything, Pagliaro finds it can be exhilarating and at the same time tiring. L 'V i Fin. Each class is a personality, Pagliaro explained. A lover of spontaneity, Pagliaro delights in classroom interaction. Also, the size of his classes permits him to know the students on an individual basis. Pagliaro attributes the appeal of psychology to students through their de- sire and need to understand the inter- action between people. We're fascinated by people. There's nothing more interesting or complex than people, Pagliaro feels. Never one to try to psyche people out, Pagliaro spends his leisure time doing his I- ,,,.,,,,, ,.,. , Prof. Pagliaro spends some of his Q f-f spare time swimming and walking , . ,Q at Hermosa Beach near his home. f , ' f ' .gff f . I , 1 -1 ,f Probing behavior set in motion by the mind, Prof. Pagliaro discusses the different philosophies of various psychologists with his students. favorite activities, walking, swimming, and reading. Pagliaro has been teaching at Valley since 1953 and also has raised two daugh- ters, Donna, 25, and lo Anne, 23. He and his wife, Josephine, live in Hermosa Beach where Pagliaro does most of his walking and swimming at the nearby beach. Pagliaro, who more considers himself a man than a psychologist, obviously also wins the latter title with remarks such as l mean, really, what's more interesting than people? , -., 1-4.- . ' 4 R, ,A x ..'af. I . . Q., .A