Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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“Direction Starts Year ‘Direction’ themes the 1968 ASTRON. A staff was selected by Editor Lois Borsay and positions were as- signed, with the concept of a revolving staff as the basis of organization. Each staff member worked in all areas to obtain a well-rounded, meaningful exper- ience. Weekly staff meetings began shortly on develop- ment in the last weeks of summer vacation. Work con- tinued through the year, with concentrated efforts during vacations. The advertising campaign began with the aim to pay off standing debts. Work continued with layouts and copy being worked out and completed. Amateur photographers tracked down subjects and flashed cam- eras. Staff members sought to meet printer's deadlines and complete material for each section. Pace quickened as mid-April final deadline grew near. STAFF MEMBERS LISTEN attentively at weekly staff meeting.

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Newly formed El Circulo Espanol endeavored to provide PUCC stu- dents the opportunity to enrich their knowledge of Spain; customs, life and language. Members view- ed movies about Spanish provinces Andalucia and Galicia and slides on Madrid. Excurions included see- img musical play Man of LaMancha im Chicago and having dinner at La Hacienda del Sol. El Circulo Espanol Homecoming float rated rst prize in parade. A Spanish fiesta was planned and sponsored for students and public by El Tor Circulo Espanol. lst Row—Sheila Stockman, Tom Galonzis, Cindy Kennedy, Shsan Bergman. 2nd Row— Larry Strick, Judy Jackson, Linda Spoolstra, Mike Plesha, John Flores. Det Bow—Remee Morinelli, Lois Huntington, Vince Catania, Marcy Stemp, Rosemarie Kurup, « — — mer meter 2nd Row—Rod Challman, ©. Henry Gruyel. German Club, dedicated to in- c ing students’ knowledge of Germany and its culture, is one of the mewer clubs to be started at Purdue Calumet. First semester of- cers were President, Martin Kess- ice-President, Gary Austin; Karin Undi. ders chosen for the second were President, Larry Vice-President, Jim Albert; cretary-Treasurer, Karin Undi. The members went to an authen- German restaurant in Chicago, attended a German-Spanish party, 2 ry-lreasurer, . oor - « : (= helped sponsor a dance in May. ms were given to active members of the club to acknowledge their service to the organization. = — . | t James Rospond, Charles Thompson, Ist Row—Dale Sumis, Judy Jackson. Colleen Warren Griggs, Gary Newly organized French Club became active during the second semester. First organizational meet- ings focused on writing a consti- tution and electing officers. As a service to French students, the French Club distributed a guide to French cultural events in the Chi- cago area. With its purpose to familiarize students with the French language, culture, and customs, several field trips were planned, including a trip to the Art Institute to view the Picasso exhibit, en- joying dinner at a Chicago res- taurant, and seeing two French movies at the Clark Theatre. Mem- bers planned other spring activities. Austin. 2nd Row—Karin Undi, Larry Strick, 41

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OOoOPS! EDITOR LOIS BORSAY explains layout to staff ©§= SORTING THROUGH PILES OF PICTURES and pages during vacation are Gail Dodge, Carole members. Fraker, and Debbie Kleinwahter.