Phoenix College - Sandprints Yearbook (Phoenix, AZ)

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Page 2 BEAR TRACKS-PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE BEAR TRACKS Published By the Students of Phoenix Junior College Member Associate Collegiate Press SIGHTS 'N SCENES 'N STUFF WHAT BEAR TRACKS STANDS FOR Let us assert ourselves. Firstly, Bear Tracks of l944-45 stands for the honest reporting of news, local, national, or world, as chosen for its interest and im- portance to Junior College students. This paper will stand for greater participation of the student in its composition. In this endeavor it will promote the contribution of student ideas to its pages. However, though keeping sharp tab on the student pulse, it will attempt to guide its impulses into the right veins. ln its editorial policy Bear Tracks will stand firmly against preju- dice, discrimination, and suppression of democratic rights. Subject matter will be chosen from campus conditions or situations likely to be found in greater dimension and complexity beyond college life. For example, the race issue, not by any means remote in its effects. ln its features Bear Tracks will stress originality and broad cov- erage. The feature section dedicates itself to students' development of broader interests. , As its goal, Bear Tracks chooses to aid in establishing a greater understanding among students and their responsibility toward each other, and more broadly, their nation and their world. lf retained as a future reference, Bear Tracks will stand not as a remniscence of the sentimental good old days , but as a reminder of the problems, ideas, ideals, humor, and perhaps occasionally, confused perspective of the youthful. THE TIME TO SPEAK OF BY-GONE DAYS Jeanne Lusby guarded gambolling hu- manity at the University pool in alter- nating black and red swimming suits. ls before you have forgotten them, so what did you do to while away the happy summer hours, my dear? You did? What funl Here, according to latest reports, is what some of the stoodents really did: Herman Lipow finally took the plunge and had his face fixed ldon't we alli. After this our Herman traveled about a bit over the Great Southwest, being at one time as close as 15 miles from the Mexican border and a bottle of Tequilla. Pat Eaton Hockenberry participated in a marriage ceremony-she was the bride -and then spent the next two months in the friendly little city of Solvang, Cali- fornia-population two lthe Hocken- berriesi. Tim Mitchell is quoted as having ex- erted his youthful summer energies at the Newberry Electric Corporation, which in plain language probably means the electric counter at Newberrys'. Who knows? Louise Rowlands plugged away at the Telephone Company. , Mary Lou Lindstrom found that what holds a plane -together is rivets, millions of them. Charles Ewing saw Flagstaff through a tripod-one can think of better ways. Jane Freeny watched on Hollywood and Vine for Orson Welles, etc., but as she had to eat a little, too, she took time off to work at Radio Workshop at N.B.C. Ruth Condrey prepared for her poli- tical career, and then went to the Coast and spent all her preparations. Beulah Wilson spent the summer in the Court House. In what part she won't say! I Bill Berry worked at Martin's Service Station, one of the government's sub gas vaults, but, says Mr. Berry, as to the future there will be no free gas. Dorothy Wood worked two days. And now, as the students of P.J.C. settle down to the bottom of the Foun- tain of Knowledge, the waters of edu- cation flowing over their heads undis- turbed and undisturbing, the fantasy of summer vacation, happy, carefree days of loafing or free nights and big paychecks becomes a mere blurred dream. There remains not even the paycheck to sub- stantiate it, beside the solid, ever-present nightmare of the never ceasing labors of education. TOUCHE! THE MERRY EDUCATION- AL WHIRL once more gets into swing, and here we are again, but the situation looks mighty different from last year. Fer instance, the campus is lousy with stu- dentsj there are oh so many male speci- mens, the entire campus air is more for- mal. We wait with baited breath to see the way things go. O' COURSE, lots of new friends are being made yonder and thither. That's what we like about J. C., a really rare friendly spirit toward everybody. At least, we've had it in the past and with the help of you freshmen, by scads our majority, we'll have it again. Sure, we have our squabbles, but what big happy family doesn't? And we've fought tooth and nail against that arch fiend, Clique. He's a wicked one. But everybody sorta got together last year to form a Vigi- lante Committee and we did pretty well. We're looking forward with great expec- tation to this year's hilarity. THERE are lots of things you young- uns might like to be tipped off about. she's has a Take Bubbles in the library now, mighty tough at times but she heart of gold. And Toodles over in the Registrar's office! She'Il do anything for one little handful of black jellybeans. Gosh, we could give you dozens of angles to work on, and here's something else you probably don't know as yet. There's a little room at the north end of the upper LA hall that's packed with books for your enjoyment and enlightment-- lots of soft chairs about and usually a little breeze-called the Englishlreading room. Look it up. AND FOR you sophomores, one mo- ment of silence for two that are no longer with us and will be sorely missed. Carter's hoydenish laughter and gaity- Adair's solemn treatises on subjects both deep and profound. And where are Hughes and' Weir? The flower of. our youth? Life is full of sad partings, but perchance the freshman class will pre- sent us with some characters. Let us fer- vently hope so. AND NOW lN CLOSING, let us note one bright spot in the to-be-dark months ahead, and let us be thankful, for Gravel Gertie will never be lonely again! J -P. H. H. A. A. S. U.

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Illlll an VOL. I7 PHOENIX, ARIZONA, SEPTEMBER 22, I944 NO. l SWEEPS CAMPUS The feud is onl The battle has begun! Professorial larynges quiv- er in eager anticipation and glot- tises shake with delight at the coming of The Event , for to- night at five sharp on the gym- nasium steps the facult ywill vie for championship honors, as the greatest innovation of all academ- ic time swings into focus . . . the .loke Telling Contest! Such a highlight of the educational year cannot be treated lightly. So as profs practiced fervidly with the heated blood of coming combat running rampant through their veins, we stalked the halls for first-hand quotes on the probable outcome of the contest. Self-confidence is paramount among the aspirants this year. With gleaming eye and feverish brow they eagerly await tonight's trial. Two seasoned vet- erans, however, will not compete this eve- Mr. Stewart declines, .for as he ning. says, I may tell a joke, but as for enter- ing, I cannot think of itl It would be too unfair to the others. Dr. Hannelly also desists. I feel it would not be fair to traffic with rank amateurs. I will be more than willing to challenge any of the other members of the faculty when they arrive at the pro- fessional peak which l have attained. Those professors taking part, however, are all, with few exceptions, certain of victory. We have transcribed here their final words as they girded themselves for the fray. And now, the question! Why do you think you will win the joke con- test? Jake Smelser: l am positive that I will win the joke contest because of the mediocre competition I will have. Jean Hunter: lf I win, it will be due entirely to my lack of a sense of humor. Marshall Monroe: l'm not. Earl Stone: After consulting Robes- pierre: I carry him as a Chinese man- darin would carry his praying mantis tied to a string around his waist, I find that I have no competition. tEd. note: Robes- pierre is one slightly dilapidated and juicy grasshopperl. lContinued On Page 47 FACULTY FEUD PICNIC, DANCE TONIGHT OPEN SOCIAL SEASON OOC oo ' l vm ' We meet here tonight at five! Enrollment at present stands at 351 students as compared to an enroll- ment of 300 last year at this time and shows signs of greater increase, according to Mr. Monroe, registrar. Among those enrolled are a num- ber of out of state students and a few discharged service men. The freshmen boast approximately tour times as many members as the sophomores. Burgess Elected Sophomore Head Byron Burgess was elected president of the sophomore class Thursday, Sep- tember I4, at a class meeting in the Blue and Gold Room. Other officers chosen to serve for this semester are Faith Niles, vice-president: Genay Schoeny, secretary, and Tim Mitchell, treasurer. At the same meeting it was decided that the newly elected officers would serve as a committee in charge of ar- rangements for the freshman picnic to be held this afternoon. WHAT? The Freshman-Sophomore Picnic. WHERE? In front of the gymnasium. WHEN? Five o'clock this afternoon. WHO? All of the freshmen, sopho- mores, and faculty. Highlighting the picnic, which is a traditional affair given annually by the sophomores in the freshmen's honor, will be a joke contest among the faculty members. Watch Mr. Smelser and, Dean Wyman vie for the honor of being the top yarn spinner of P, J. C., or possibly, watch some rank amateur steal the lime- light from them. Of major interest to the student body will be the stunt contest. The most talented members of both classes will be on hand to give out with songs, dances, and otherattempts at en- tertainment. All decisions of the judges will be final, and the winners will be pre- sented with gift certificates for phono- graph records to be purchased at a local music store. A pouring the water race 'will also be presented. The captains of the teams, all freshman boys, are Henry Wilkinson, Bill Berry, Ed Hubbell, Bill Gray, Joe Castellano, and Harlan Cook. The picnic supper, consisting of sand- wiches, potato chips, pop and cake, will follow the contests. Finale of the evening will be a dance held in the Blue and Gold Room from 6:30 to 8:00. Music will be provided by phonograph records and a radio. Committees in charge of arrangements are as follows: entertainment, Byron Bur- gess and Mr. Stewartj food serving, Faith Niles, Genay Schoeny, Dorothy Gregg, Marjory Menard, Mary Catherine O'Con- ner, and Jean Landis, prizes, Faith Niles and Genay Schoeny, competitive recrea- tion, Les Metzger, Herman Lipow, and Al Zeitlin: stunts, Byron Burgess, Pat Haire, and Gertrude Mack: food, Delaine Van Way and Mrs. Motto: judges, Mr. E. L. Stone, Mr. Monroe, Rosemary .lag- ger, and Mary Lou Chambers: and dance arrangements, Byron Burgess, Tim Mit- chell, Faith Niles, and Genay Schoeny.

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BEAR TRACKS-PHOENIX JUNIOR COLLEGE Page 3 Faculty Summers A Spent ln Varied Occupations During the summer, while most of us were basking in the sun near the ocean, the faculty did important and varied work. Dean Wyman worked for the poor out at Goodyear giving them psychologi- cal testsg Mr. Phelps, as last summer, worked as an investigator for CPA, Mr. Newnam and Mr. Cocanower both worked at Luke Field-Mr. Newnam doing con- struction and maintenance work, and Mr. Cocanower working in the production control office, Mr. Stewart, Mr. D. F. Stone, and Dr. Hannelly taught summer school-Mr. Stewart and Mr. Stone here at J. C., and Dr. Hannelly at Tempe, Miss Hubbard and Miss Hunter picked, washed, and canned fresh fruit together at their farm in Vermont. Miss Hunter also went to summer school where she studied Spanish from native teachers. Mr. E. L. Stone bottled sweet milk at the Central Avenue Dairyg Miss Herron worked for the city-- never again --she says. Toodles worked in the office here and, for a month, went over to the Coastj Bubbles took in Hollywood in a secret manner f?l Just ask her about Queenie and see what she says! Bubbles also took in many broadcasts at the various studios and attended the 4th of July celebration at the Hollywood Bowl. Mrs. Heisser loafed all summer long- wonderfull Mr. Smelser worked as a bookkeeper out at the aluminum plantg Dean Gibson wore shorts, nobshoes, bought and furnished a house within a few blocks of J. C. so she could be nearer her brood, Mr. Hoff worked as a radio expert at Luke Field, Miss Campbell went up to Mills for sum- mer school for five weeks, and spent a few days in the High Sierras. Daddy Laird had quite a siege of sickness this summer and so spent his time resting up for the coming school year, Colonel My- ers left Phoenix the day school ended for the U. S. Navajo Ordnance Depot I2 miles west of Flagstaff. There he worked on highway construction, maintenance, and docks. The depot there is a large storage depot for bombs, including 2000- Ibs. to 22 caliber, and then, our faithful Mr. Monroe spent his summer here at J. C.-working-just couldn't bear to part with the place. H. A. A. S. U. SUMMER . . . Janice Woodbridge worked, appropri- ately enough, at the Luhrs Building. Jackie Silgard--loafed. ' 205 NC? fx ,-5 gulf ww 0 is 3 fs D . . A. W. S. Holds First Meeting Last Tuesday an Associated Women Students meeting was held in the audi- torium. At this time members of the Honor Board and girls who attended other than local high schools were introduced. Rosemary Jagger, A. W. S. president, announced that a co-ed party will be held Friday, September 29, from 7:30 to lO:3O p. m. at the Phoenix Woman's Club. The party is to be very informal, and the girls have been asked to wear plaid shirts and levis. The committee chairmen for the party ate as follows: Pat Haire, entertainment: Phyllis Barabe, refreshments, and Bar- bara Ryan, decorations. The chairmen will appoint their committees later. At the close of the meeting the fresh- men women elected their representatives to the executive board. They are Leona Walters, Joan Von Rhein, Dora Kline, and Katie Kraft. Home Economics Head Interviewed Miss Edith C. Stevens, the new Director of Home Economics, has come to Junior College from Ohio Wesleyan University at Delaware, Ohio, where she was head of the textile and clothing work in the Home Economics department. Phoenix Junior College has one of the finest up-to-date Home Economics de- partments in the nation, and l hope to develop even to a greater extent a well- functioning and interesting Home Eco- nomics department, was Miss Stevens' comment concerning her new post. She went further to say that she is revis- ing and reorganizing courses in accord- ance with those in comparable colleges and universities. Miss Stevens received her Master of Science degree from lowa State,ancl took advanced study at Columbia and at U. S. C. Before teaching at Wesleyan Univer- sity she was State Clothing Specialist for the U. S. Department of Agriculture at the State Agricultural College in Fargo, North Dakota. She also carried out an in- tensive state-wide nutrition program sponsored by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. She was head of Home Economics in the public school system at Hibbing, Minnesota. She is a member of the Na- tional Committee of Textile and Clothing, news gatherers for the Home Economics Association. Also she is a member of two national honorary fraternities, Delta Kappa Gamma, which is the National Honorary Fraternity for women teachers, and Omicron Nu Fraternity, which is the national home economics honorary fra- ternity. Miss Stevens is a member of the American Association of the University Professors and the American Association of University Women, the National Com- mittee for the Revision of Textiles and Clothing, and is chairman of the Na- tional Research Committee for Business Opportunities. B E A R T R A C K S Published by the Students of Phoenix Junior College Member of the Associated Collegiate Press Editor ........................................ Pat Haire Editorial Staff-Rosemary Annon, Ruth Condrey, Elizabeth Land, Gertrude Mack Cartoonist .................................. Vic Pul is Faculty Adviser ............ James I. Stewart