Palm Beach Community College - Galleon Yearbook (Lake Worth, FL)

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Physical Future at P.B.J.C. ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING LM BEACH JUNIOR COLLEG MRS. FRANCIS R. HAND AlfiPERSON DISTRICT BOARD OF TRU : DR. HAROLD C. MANOR PRESIDENT • DR. EDWARD M. EISSEY PRESIDENT ELECT GINOCCHIO AND SPINA ARCHITECTS PLANNERS GERSCH BRAMUCHI GENERAL CONTRACTORS ALLIED HEALTH BUILDING 21 Construction of the New Allied Building is on schedule to be fully completed by May 1979. Cost of this unique building was going to be about one million six hundred thousand doll- ars, but they have already had to in- crease their budget by twenty thou- sand dollars over the beginning esti- mate. Within the one point six million do- llar budget they planned for more parking areas which will hold another seven hundred and sventy eight park- ing spaces. What this building will hopefully do is to increase the number of stu- dents enrolling in the nursing and occ- upational therapy fields. Dr. Tate and Mr. Schmeiderer hope that all these new facilities will allow students to be able to go on with futher deucation or jobs with better certifications. The building is constructed of con- crete and is three stories high, with many very new ideas of modern pl- anning. The designers of the Allied Building are Ginocchio and Spina from a West Palm Beach firm. When they designed this building, they thought of every need for the student going in- to the field of Nursing and occupation- al therapy and planned specially desig- ned classrooms for nursing labatories and occupational therapy siminar wor- kshop rooms. The designers also plan- ned and amphitheater with many fea- tures that will inable the disabled pers- on to join in on the lectures and other events within the theater. The Amphitheater is going to have ramps connecting the first floor with the second. The ramps also are saving on the budget because then it was un- necessary to install an elevator or steps. The amphitheater and nursing building are connecting to the technical build- ing by ramps. There were many reasons for the construction of this building. Vice President of Business Affairs, Mr. Tate, says that the increasing size of en- rollment in this specific type of class was the main reason. - Jon Flah

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' Bout Ya Glades Bound? The family of Palm Beach Junior College in the Glades Campus is exhibiting a Natural Closeness as we continue to savor our beautiful surroundings. The pride we feel is revealed in the upkeep of our building. According to Dr. Cecil Conely Glages Provost, the interior and exterior of the campus is respected by all students, therefore the building will remain in excellent condition. Our new building is so well equiped that we have every- thing to help improve our educational system and our annual enrollment. As a student at P.B.J.C. I believe that we have some of the best teachers in the State of Florida. This has been proved by our enrollment, which has doubled since our teachers have shown what they can do with the right equipement, and space. P.B.J.C. is not only for the students, but for many individuals from the community who wish to use our facilities with the permission and supervision of auth- orized personel to better themselves. The students became involved through the S.G.A. attendance for the first general assembly was overwheling. We voted unanimously for $10,000 of the student activity fees to be contributed with matching funds from the Coll- ege for construction of Tennis and Handball courts This will enhance our auditorium which will be under construc- tion soon. For entertainment, the S.G.A. will be showing a number campus for concerts in the near future. Also the S.G.A. will sponser field trips, convention, and floats for parades. The S.G.A. is run by Clarence Anthony, Vice President Greig Lluthvellen, Corresponding Secretary Pedro Orta. And other exectutive members. These students and past students of Palm Beach Junior College who have given their time for the student body are to be commended. They have done a suberb job to make this brand new building a place to be proud of. All of us have worked hard, the students, staff and teachers. They boosted our morales when we low and helped us through many trials and trib- ulations. -X- Pedro Orta

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WHAT ' S IT ABOUT ? On Friday, October 20,1978 at ten o ' clock in the morning, all classes were cancelled for the Inaugural Con- vocation of Dr. Eissey. This was the first time classes were dismissed for this purpose in twenty-one years. Though many of the day time students did not seem to attend the ceremony, they obviously remembered that there were no classes from 9:40 til noon on that sunny day. The committee which prepared for this activity consisted of: Dr. Elizabeth W. Erling, Mr. Watson B. Duncan, III, Mr. Jonathan W. Koontz, and Mrs. Ehzabeth T. Allred. They also sent invitations to people within Florida such as county com- missioners, state representatives, state senators, officials of county school system, and Dr. Eissey ' s family and close friends. Mr. Koontz was in cha- rge of printing the programs, which were a light blue parchment paper and MR. WATSON B. DUNCAN. Ill MASTER OF CEREOMONIES DR. MANOR, DR. EISSEY, AND MR. DUNCAN and the program was kept simple. The convocation was started by the faculty dressed in black robes, marching into the gymnasium with the sound of the College band playing Washington ' s Grand March under the direction of Sy Pryweller. Faculty, dignitaries, and other notable guests sat in a designated area. The general public was escourted to the chairs or bleachers. The activity had an attentitive audience. Students from the Student Government Association greeted the audience as they entered and passed out programs. At 10:35, the band played Broadway Show Stop Overature. During that time.the Palm Beach Jr. College Concert Choir proceeded to a side platform to sing Hallelujah, Let All the Nations Praise the Lord, and Hold On. Choir director was Pat Adams Johnson and her accompianst was Paul Kilebrew. The Induction of the President began with the charge of Dr. Phillip O. Lichtblau, Chairperson District Bo- ard of Trustees. Dr. Lichtblau men- tioned how hot it was in the gym and he would see to it that our gym was air conditioned by next year. That definently raised some good spirits among the listners. Dr. Eissey followed the charge with his acceptance speech. He said how he will triumphantly meet his responsibilites in his reign as President. Dr. Harold C. Maynor, President Emer- OUR NEW PRESIDENT, DR. EISSEY.