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

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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.

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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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23 Eissey Does It A QUENCH OF THIRST AT THE RECEPT itus, presented the symbol of office to the new president Dr. Eissey. The symbol is a medalion with the college seal on one side and the president ' s names and dates of office on the re- verse side. Dr. Maynor gave Dr. Eissey a warm embrace to welcome him to office. At 11:00, Dr. Eissey delivered his presidential adress. He kept it simple but focused on one topic: dis- contentment. He spelled out his dis- contentm ent with a number of areas affecting the school. At that moment, a slight note of comfort came for those on the platform or nearby rows. Un- fortunitly it lasted only for two or three minutes. Our new president would like Palm Beach Junior College to be for everyone including busines- men, industrial workers, old people, young people, black people, white, people, the handicapped, the minor- ities. He wants everyone in the com- munity to come to our school for info- rmation, for education, for inspiration, for leadership, and most of all for the opportunity to be of service to others, rather than others serving them. SOME SMILES FROM THE FACULTY Shortly after the inauguration, a reception was given in the Students Activity Center, next to the cafeteria. There were tables set up inside and outside the lounge. Each table had a small vase of either two or three carn- ations or roses in it. Coffee, punch, mixed nuts, variety of cookie and cake slices, and mints were served and all seemed to be enjoying them. Later in the afternoon, a luncheon was held in honor of Dr. Eissey at the Holiday Inn in south Palm Beach. The luncheon was closed to the gen- eral public. Dr. Eissey ' s family, pers- onal friends, out of town guests, and a few faculty members of Palm Beach Junior College attended. It was kept informal with no speeches and a non- alcoholic toast, :4c ., „ , Gail Scanlon PALM BEACH JUNIOR COLLEGE CHOIR