Sacramento City College - Pioneer Yearbook (Sacramento, CA)

Text from Pages 1 - 132 of the 1970 volume:

when all aloud the wind doth bloWy And coughing drowns the parson s saw And birds sit brooding in the snow, and Marian ' s nose looks red and raw, When roasted crabs hiss in the bowl, Then nightly sings the staring owl 1 I tu-who! Shakesp College Center Opens.1 Photo Essay: Students in the Park.4 Who Wants Credit?.8 Aero Students Have Planes.10 Dean Heitfeld Retires.14 Foreign Students in Culture Shock.15 New President Takes Over .16 Student Gov’t in Turmoil.21 Marching Band Promotes Spirit .26 42nd Annual Homecoming.28 Drama: ‘Children’s Hour’.32 War Moratorium . . . ..37 ‘Pony Express’ Rides.38 Sports Of All Kinds .42 Field Trip In Graphic Arts.58 BSU Coordinated Activities.60 PIONEER Sacramento City College January, 1970 • Vol. 5, No. 1 PIONEER Magazine is published each semester by journalism students of Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacra¬ mento, Calif. Los Rios Junior College District Superintendent Walter T. Coultas, SCC President Dr. Sam Kipp, Advisor J. N. McIntyre. • I i I i THREE-BUILDING COMPLEX, featuring the College Center, opened officially Nov. 19. Part of a $9.5 million expansion program to be completed in the next decade, the Center includes study areas and tables, a large lobby-reception room combination, cloakroom, display cases, a kitchenette for serving, and various offices for staff and storage of SA machines and materials. An inviting fireplace surrounded with study, comfortable furniture is the focal center for gatherings of students and faculty. Best of all, everybody has more space in this the most crowded of all years. College Center Proves Popular SPRING OPENING - Students will name this building, now called a Classroom Learning Center Building, sometime after the official opening in the spring. The first floor will feature an audio-visual classroom and lab, which will seat 120 students, television studio and two recording booths. Secretarial and business classrooms will be located on the second floor. Classroom partitions will allow for additional classroom divisions. UNDER STRAIN - The balcony overlooking th e festivities was weighted down with students who watched the “rock” band, “La Grande Rodgers,” make music. Facilities For All Kinds of Gatherings New College Center Opens PUNCH — Jackie Mays (niece of the famous S.F. center fielder) does the honors — serving punch at the grand opening of the College Center. HAPPY OCCASION — Board of Trustees President Mark Sullivan in front of SCC President Sam Kipp joins hands with Student Association President Alan Peterson during the dedication ceremony Nov. 19. Architectural Beauty Ups Students’ Morale In Fall Dedication INNER SPACE — A feeling of height and beauty pervades the large lobby-reception room in the front half of the building. Offices and service rooms are located on the second floor to the rear. 3 A Look At Off-campus Life In William Land Park ' We Love The Things We Love’ 7 love tranquil solitude And such society As is quiet, wise, and good - Shelley (Shu ed OatohB yesi vc’Sp :i ed,to fhe all ■ .% , i V - V, .• ' oberf Frost ' 3feW A Photographic Essay by Andy DeLucia 5 7 saw old Autumn in the misty morn Stand shadowless Like silence, listening to silence ' —Thomas Hood JV? 7 THERAPEUTIC, TOO — Hangups with the instructors, lack of communication with parents, an unfeeling world — all these problems dis¬ appear in the privateness of creativity. 1984 IS HERE? — Computers, data processing, machines are all part of the students technological world. LEARNING LAB — Tapes and microfilm are used by students to supplement booklearning and field trips. SOUL ON ICE - A course in black literature can be a cultural shock, especially after reading Eldridge Cleaver ' s book. New Credit Policy TRY A NEW CLASS FOR KICKS! Units But No Grades SOMETHING NEW — Students may elect to explore their interests in a few courses outside their majors without having to worry about getting a poor grade or lowering their GPA. istic society students can communi¬ cate their feelings and find their own identifies in drawing and painting classes. INTRAVENOUS FEEDING — Student nurses must attend summer session classes. They work in hospitals and clinics as part of their training to become registered nurses and vocational nurses. TO SOOTHE THE SAVAGE - Mr. Woody leads his soulful musicians in rehearsal for a public performance. SELF-EXPRESSION — In a dehuman- CREATIVE THINKING - Paintings and photo¬ graphic exhibits in the Little Gallery feature abstract and representational interpretations of life. Aeronautics Students Boast Real Life Laboratory 10 WASH JOB — Dave Bowen and Max Benedict (r) clean up the Cessna at the Executive Airport. The City College aeronautical program is the oldest among junior colleges of the State and the best developed. Mr. Kermit Parker, who came to SCC in 1939, is chairman of the Mechanic Trades Department. CHECKING — Ted Lackman, president of the flying club, goes over the control panel with the aid of Mr. Crowfoot, instructor, who has an outside angle. Aeronautics Students Have Jobs Waiting Hanger Classroom Aero-Men Have Esprit de Corps MY BABY! — Duke Dodge, aero student, works with great affection on his own plane. TECHNICAL TALK — Students Robert Rohr and George Anastasion find a common interest in talking about the aero dynamics of airplane design. 12 THE THING! The challenge is the machine — to make it fly and to reduce the noise level: LEARNING SITUATION - Mr. Parker (r) is the focal point of a group discussion for advanced students at the Executive Airport on Freeport Blvd. PROP WASH — Rocket engines and propeller engines — all types concern mechanics here, who are placed in jobs with commercial airlines well ahead of gradua¬ tion. Advanced Aero Students Have Classes At Airport Hangar 13 Cosmetology Additi Ne Dean Heitfeld Closes 22 Years Service FOR 22 YEARS, Dr. Ruth T. Heitfeld has served as Dean of Administration at City College. She will close her career with early retirement on March 1. As supervisor of the current multi-million dollar construction and renewal program at see, the Dean has been highly involved in the many physical changes on the campus. The opening of the new College Center Nov. 19 and the opening of the new Cosmeto- logy addition later this year reflect recent achievements in her long career. She came to see in 1947. The Dean enjoyed a highlight of her career in October when she traveled to India and several Communist countries, including Russia, as a guest of the governments and women’s organizations. Fiji Isles’ Coed Claims “ Luxuries” Interfere at see “SCC STUDENTS are in a shell.” This is the opinion of Veena Chaudy, an SCC student from the Fiji Islands. In her first semester here she has found that the students appear uninterested in learning about foreign students’ cultures. This she felt was in part attributed to the fact that they have less time. Most of their time is devoted to “luxuries,” such as cars, dates. She feels that college students should ask questions about the culture of foreign students. Comparing school life in Tavua to City College, she finds a wide contrast in the teacher-student associa¬ tion. Here it is more informal, the instructors are more helpful to the student. Also the mode of dress is more relaxed than the school attire in Tavua. She came to SCC through the urging of a friend. After graduation she plans to become an international lawyer. Foreign Students Get Culture Shock FOREIGN STUDENTS are roaming the City College campus in ever-increasing numbers. This year 83 students from other lands are pur¬ suing a higher education at City College. They come from 27 foreign countries. Some hope to remain here permanently. But others will return home. Why do they come to City College: They enroll here for three principal reasons: 1) no tuition and 2) the admission requirements are not as stringent as at the state colleges. Most important of all, 3) they come to the United States to learn about life and culture among students here. What they learn about the values of some City College students and their attitudes toward their education often upsets them. But they also appreciate the friendly relationship between faculty and stu¬ dents. Informality, Closer Relationships Seored By Pakistani “I FIND that the students at City College are not willing to talk with me because American students feel the “cultural barrier” between us. I have found that the girls, rather than the boys, generally ask more questions about the customs, foods and values of my country.” This is the view of Hamid Ali Akbar, a sophomore at SCC from Lyallpur, Pakistan. Hamid was surprised to find that instruction here was less formal than in Pakistan; in his native country the students must wear a suit and tie, and “show more respect” for the instructors and parents than students here. Before coming to the states, Hamid recalled read¬ ing Sunset and Time magazines, in which no mention of any trouble happening in the U.S. was made; the magazines stressed only the good points. Hamid came to City College on the advice of an uncle who earned a doctorate in agriculture at UC Davis. After Hamid leaves SCC in June he plans to transfer to Fresno State College where he hopes to receive a degree in engineering. After finishing his education, he plans to return to Pakistan and teach in a university. 15 CONFAB — Dean of Instruction, Charles Nadler, (r) discusses a new course with President Kipp. “Pony Express” photographer Andy DeLucia waits to snap a candid. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY - Miss Nancy Marre served as President Kipp’s secretary when he was Dean of Student Personnel Services. She con¬ tinues to assist him with administra¬ tive details and appointments. 16 EIGHTH PRESIDENT of the College, Dr. Sam Kipp New President Former SCC Dean Becomes 8th Head “I WOULD like to see Sacramento City College become the finest, most progressive community college in Northern California.” This is one of the hopes of Dr. Sam Kipp, Sacramento City College’s new President, who took the place of Peter W. Knoles Jr., who retired last June. As the 8th president in SCC’s history. President Kipp fells that, “SCC is a very comprehensive college with an excellent tech¬ nical program. The faculty is the best you’d find anywhere; they are always striving for improvement, in order to give the student the best education possible.” After one year of graduate work at Cal Tech he was employed five years in the aircraft industry. He first taught in a private school in Arizona, then at the University of Colorado for eight years before coming to the Sacramento area some 15 years ago. At City College, Dr. Kipp first worked as a mathematics teacher for two years, a counse¬ lor for a year. Dean of Liberal Arts for five years, and in 1962 he became Dean of Student Personnel Services, a position which he held until his appointment as President on July 1, of last year. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., and moved to Ohio when he was ll i years old. While in school he was always fond of people, and enjoyed participation in baseball, basketball and tennis. In college he was sportswriter for the newspaper. President Kipp and his wife, Catherine, have five children who attend school at Whitworth College, Spokane, Columbus School of Art Design, Ohio, Princeton University, New Jersey, and in the Sacra¬ mento area. As for the campus disturbances. President Kipp stated, “We shall try our hardest to prevent problems from becoming big issues and try to improve or correct the situations that need be.” 17 POLICY IN PRACTICE - Framed by the tower archway, Dr. Sam Kipp talks to stu¬ dents in the Quadrangle. He has stated pub¬ licly that he will be available to meet with students at any time to discuss problems and grievances. ARTIST — For several years the new presi¬ dent (r) has served as a member of the cooking corps at tne annual Pantherburger Picnic, which welcomes students, faculty and friends to anew academic year. New Dean for Personnel Serviees Student Problems, Activities His Domain Mr. Richard Gillies encounters students everywhere. PANTHEI Student Government In Turmoil SA PRESIDENT — Alan Peterson found an attentive audience on the green outside the College cafeteria to discuss the importance of an election for senators. THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL posed in Room 234 of the College Center, which houses offices for the student leaders: Student Association President Alan Peterson; Vice President, Ered Bergold; Director of Activities, Linda Pothos; Secretary, Vicki Philipanko; I.C.C. President, Rich Proshold. ON THE MIKE Alan Peterson. CLUBS AND CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS vie each semester for trophies in the Large Club and Small Club categories. The groups earn points on the basis of the quality and quantity of their contribution in official student activities. ICC Seeks Wide Representation INTER-CLUB COUNCIL Club representation on the campus involves many students. Sixty-two clubs have two representatives each; students meet weekly to plan all campus-affairs such events as Homecoming Week and in the spring semester Pionner Day. ENDS IT ALL — Mrs. Doris Egebert is retiring this month after 21 years working closely with students at City College, who know here as ' Aunt Doris ' ' . Mr. Jack Mauger, associate dean of students, came to see in 1953. He will transfer to Consumnes River College Campus as Dean of Administrative Relations next fall. NEW FATHER — In mid-semester Rich Pros- hold announced the arrival of a boy heir, and the necessity of his resignation as i.C.C. President. Cliff Lunetta (r) succeeded him in the presidency. NO STLfDENT POWER — Lack of authority to implement their decisions led to some resignations among student leaders. Conflicts and recriminations were common events in council and senate discussions. At last count Vice-president Fred Bergold and Senators Bob Harris and Claude Needham resigned for a variety of reasons. Resignations In Style 23 HEAD YELL LEADER - Debra Varner YELL, YOU GUYS! With the gals leading the way — Pepsters, Rally Committee, yell leaders, and songsters — the noise level rises in decibels. HEAD SONGSTER — Carol Rivett MODELS — Susan Teter and Kathy Wongy on the College Board of a local department store, display their ' fetching” outfits. Smiling Girls! A Dull View Without Them i •ir ' : ■ ' •t If -- ; ' f 1 ’1... ' ► ■ r • ' , r ' __l_ M1.- - ' .nr. n - r ♦ ' •_iii - itiLV lT ]il. 42 nd Homecoming w BONFIRE GYRATIONS — Songsters, yell leaders and members of the Band combined to enliven the scene a t the annual rally the night before the Homecoming football game. ON DISPLAY — Queen Sheila s attendants flank her as they face the crowd at the football game: Sharon Drouin (Cosmeti Club); Helen Jean Shaw (BSU); Jane Smith (Kappa Alpha Phi); Diane Dineen (Aero Club). QUEEN SHEILA RUIZ was sponsored by the Ski Club. (Sacramento Bee Photo) 26 I i i h FLOWER FLOAT — The Latter Day Saints organiza¬ tion presented one of the few floats in the parade this year. The Theme Stop The World I Want To Ski Off’ WINNER — Sheila Ruiz was announced as the Homecoming Queen elected by student ballot, in the 42nd annual competition. At the bonfire-rally, under the M.C. of Cliff Lunetta, the Automotive Club won honors (announced here by Bob Martin) for supply¬ ing 25 truck-loads of firewood for the affair. REALLY THE RALLY! Members of the Men s and Women s Rally wave to the rooters as they circle the field in mobile fashion. 27 PANTHERETTES — Barbara Adam, Joan Evans, Kathy V ong, Debbie Flemming, Thelma Wong, Nancy Broivtiing, Sally Yee, Nancy Hutchison SPIRIT-MAKERS — The SCC Marching Band boasts 66 members including eight PantheretteSj seven flag girls, two drum majors, all under Director Russ Pizer. Their activities included an appearance at a home game of the Oakland ' ' Raiders ' and the Veterans ' Day parade in downtown Sacramento, The Marching Band Perambulating Musicians Promote Panther Spirit BETWEEN CLASSES - Marsha Carter writes a paper for sociology during lunch. THE LITTLE G ALLERY- Harold Chemey (r) discusses an acrylite painting with a fellow student. AT THE PICNIC — The faculty cooked the burgers at the Pantherburger Picnic. . THEN CAME ARLENE - Arlene Naschke is another reason for buying a motorcycle. Makin’ The Scene RELAXATION — In September faculty and students alih enjoyed music by ‘Cotton Mud during the Pantherburge Picnic. MONEY! MONEY! — Mary (c) forces Peggy to give money to her. APPEAL THE VERDICT! — Mrs. Mortar is repri¬ manded for not appealing the verdict of the trial. BRIBERY! — Rosalie has been a victim of Mary s extortion. 32 Modern Theme Interests Campus Playgoers REVELATION IN ACT III — Karen learns from Mrs. Tilford that Mary deliberately lied. OPENING SCENE — Elocution teacher, Mrs. Mortar, instructs the class in a recitation of Shakespeare ' s ' Antony and Cleopatra. ‘Children’s Hour’ PLANNING A UNION - Karen and Dr. Cardin discuss the details of their impending marriage. EOR THE PLAINTIEE — Mrs. Tilford repeats her accusation concerning the illicit relation¬ ship of the two teachers. 33 Behind The Scenes! THE THEATRE ARTS BUILDING also slated to open in the fall of 1970, will function as both a community service area and as a performing theatre. The site is being prepared this spring with the demolition of the old men s faculty shack. The Arts Communicating In A Different Form SKETCHING EROM LI EE — Learning to observe and training the eye to work in conjunction with hand are essential. An art instructor comments on the rendering of two students. i War Moratorium Stirs Controversy Assembly Speakers Define Viet Issue ASSEMBLYMAN John Bur- ton spoke in favor of an im¬ mediate end to the war during the two-hour program in the Auditorium in October. JUDGE Earl Warren, Jr., in his talk reflected the view of most of the young audience of col¬ lege students that an immedi¬ ate pullout was the best way to end the killing. ALTHOUGH classes were not offic¬ ially dismissed at Sacramento City College for the first War Moratorium Convocation, Oct. 15, instructors and their students overwhelmingly were to be found in the Auditorium listening to the guest speakers, instructors, and students — all in opposition to the continuation of the war in Vietnam. Pres. Sam Kipp had urged instruc¬ tors to allow students to make up missed classwork. Sentiment favored the dissenters, but one notable “flap” resulted when Mr. Joseph Berkley, electronics in¬ structor, charged that the organizers of the convocation “discriminated” against him because he was not al¬ lowed to speak to the assembled students. He favored successful prose¬ cution of the war. Those who are generally called “the demonstrators” became the target of President Richard Nixon later in a nationally televised address. As a re¬ sult “the silent majority” in the Presi¬ dent’s words began to identify them¬ selves in further discussion on the campus. The controversy continues in the classrooms with consideration of the consequences of an immediate pullout from Vietnam amid the almost univer¬ sal sentiment by all sides for a quick end to the war. PROTEST ACTIVITIES — A vigil in front of the Governor ' s residence, a picketing of the draft board headquarters, an informal ' walk-thru of the Federal Building, and a march on the Capitol Building were some activities included in the student activities for the moratorium. (Photo by Andy De Lucia) Letters corner •-III BSU says thanks for support Dear Editor: We, the members of the Black Student Union, would like to ex¬ tend our love to the students at Sacramento City College for their concern in maldng the selections of representatives for Homecom¬ ing Queen, especially the ones who 6 r s due tomorrow soars ” 000 record terecJ for’ PONY EXPRESS J Vol. 54, No. 4 SACRAMENTO CITY COLLEGE, SACRAMENTO, CALIF. Ocf. 9, 1969 S nean s, that t ' sieoo s ' o” ntV COO « voted for the candidate that the Black Student Union sponsored. Miss Helen Shaw. She didn ' t win as queen of the Homecoming, but she won as a Homecoming prin¬ cess. This means, that dents at City and aware and other mir This is the that all minorh particularly B. axvd have been in th ® ' tvwtsa� � can minds for t lohg. I thinks that now we are becoming, as Brother James Brown would say, ‘Tm Black and proud. As you may already know. Black people have always been the center of attraction in many white eyes. To Black people, this has become old. Now is the time for full recognition of what we are capable of doing and of accomoi’- anti-war movement see WednesSSf Cooncaa propos fitote touts Dr. Dyke DeaiM dlvisloi FARLEY October ' s moratorium activi¬ ties will be concluded with a march on the capitol. Just where the march will assemble and at what time is still uncertain. An an¬ nouncement will be made in the near future. At a peace rally last Thursday, Fred Foote of the Third World Liberation Front spoke on the evening offering Third anj putolistooe catted S‘2« “ ' ’ MSf Momentum grows across the country as well as at Sacramento City College for the October 15 activities concerning the Vietnam Moratorium. A two-hour convocation is sche¬ duled for the day set aside for p ce, _ camp. Jonior Col(. ‘“ ' ' «0 . AwortlV, nc, 3 35 man, «-«,a„f eaHor . ■ Dr. ritor. CaHidv Oiraefor conv. CHff - the convocation along Ca?o! s «.« back to his post ® ced th y seWo drew closer and ® itpttot’8i yyj eC guard went to info ® private Ig ger-Cians Ae Executii ’ ' ” eek ci3! The captain insists leg® Aero iceburg and toldthi bothering him. Ti yie “l 7«Bistr!it sisted and finally th Vi ' J svooto him thrown overboi bang? ' minutes later the iceburo theatre. The gorilla theatre will lave people going to the shopping enters of the community dressed s war victims with scars and ‘‘Thisgorillatiieatre Y e r t • designed to shock the community KV members .paying Jetton o realizing that the Vietnam war LZ Students Students a said one oiBamzei ;Tn (Students he moratorium. Now). s ,«hich -X. Union), ]i,ction Comtnitwe minorrtte yy on, -nresents tne ,.steaw , Now), winch y sit-in at Governor Reagan’s repr ' their e will take place on the same Ui ■ A � Head do, said Rev. Moon, in Vietnam. Rev. Moon told story that symbolized Preside Nixon ' s statement that he woul ignoi e the moratorium: ' A shi was sailing in the Arctic Ocean. The man who was on watch for obstocles spotted an iceberg. He ran to tell the captain of the ice¬ burg, but the captain said he saw no iceburg from where he was He sent the watchmar Head to challenge in election “One of tha to run .masons i , ramentoCounfv •° .® ’® ofSac- ®3rning Vh ate? ’ ” ' ®maJX.J”®terlyis’ “sed as a clSbaZ ot «es young peopte ' ’® ®«en. the departs ‘“ssen- ' Srs? ™ a police sc d il omth J ® « City®S”‘ structor Oregon, Wij ®”®se. Born in Oregon State Unf ' ‘ “ ®‘ from spending th J! Oregon Sutej l- ®® ’® with the • ith the a!i ° ce and ijai o 1 pe ®; Mr. Joe Berkley, electronics instructor, charged diis week that those in charge of the convocation at this college ' s wa tf ium mk be- ;ept m the umts mthin the de J!!! ..‘? .? ®«zed and serving ®tectivecavisio„: IV nad turned in the xurm asking for instructors to speak at the moratorium, said, “It was just a manuever to keep me from speaking. Some bufoon, (referring to Assembleyman John Burton), ran over his time. I have just as much right to speak as any to saM® pV ones ReN®® Delta s drown iftiners =nrS■ ' A ' TacScs Sin® ' ®® ' ' =prvation ®„ o on � “ftSS ' ..vie tVve ui reac sect® ’ put u® ® jdent s sine as � sec pres «s ' ® ‘ tVvotve � � «■ 2. „ r pool itact W aides . taiVtoon® taW .lo;eQt ' ' r:;eonlne The Panthe � nd sc5 ' V..- f? ® ' .V . rfy� e� r«.«� « ■ ' «� njv teflu] 5 Connie John� .- 6tate colleges slam door to JC transfers JO ‘SS? St’S ' « Sifa- Z ™® ' man . Ciub cv®®ting Of ® ' yect q 5 •Johnson, anolCiW Sion. W ® (,{ a non- tatolcourf veCtty Col- ausrootn at ciiss begma Graduates of City College are facing an educational crisis in efforts to transfer to state college can pusesa The problem came into local focus this week when Sacramentc State College announced it would take only 600 new students semester- conunends Fresno State College and Cal State at Long Beacfi or Los Aisles. Gould also would like students to put fu ssure on j rentslb write to the Governor for more ' ' in the education budget. “California has the ht on system in the Unit i t is starting to go it goes downhil’ er to catch u md, only the top o go to college” problem is sr college leyf .s are expe year at • 8 ; fat let y ' ' shou Of niAc ovZ ' o, .7 or U . floi en i it] «-rkl®y rcfwt® HtiTg® ■wsj ' ft. ' oad H ‘ ' a® ' f !®‘«� Ve c® ® It ' i.-- ojfep. ” «ve i w ! Oo ' itich Ha. 1 V« ., r C0ttts« to 4 Atdnevfeekc j weekoi ve lo tfte ft, r . A Science ; t1 . ?� . c - •n� -Su hdd at 1 : 0 Only 7 per cent vote eed oi !!! , - D 1. k ?re settiinS ’ seven per cent of the studert If O §mf I pirsil twelve new senators were 1 r U d IV I elected Frida v With a voter turnout of less claimed, “he saw that ple were against the war ” The main ’ ’•Itley ' s elected Friday, Six—or exactly 50% of the new speech was moral fibre where hone deserve al mil iations that our e us! sort] senators ran uncontested. Running unopposed and winning were Richard Silva, auto mechanics; Carole Green, cosmetology; Carol Ann Petras, dental assisting; Gary ' • ring and technology; rO Yfj Claude business dei ment when Robert Robinson slid past Janice Kay Preston 236 to 234. Other winners were: Gary Keil- man, aeronautics; PaulCultor ' ® ' arts; Cris Petrakos literature ' ’ V ' ' ' Ss pr spi o V ' t® M«4 � W “The poor turnout is � inder- standable since 5 first ot school ap-� • 0 many student ld “do change, be better d All;u- •nr ftoard viOtbe ® coUVP Lsttu® ' iwet 6ceb� ® e eot tVin®®®! a suV ' iO ‘ Princess Jane surveys her domain! Expressions Vary Faces! Faces! Lost in the world of creation! Frustration surrounds me everywhere! 100 YEARS OLD — Last month, a century ago, the California State Capitol Building was formally opened with a grand ball. However, work on the third and fourth floors was not completed until five years later. A footnote from history has it that one of the architects involved in the construction said that the cupola would forever be a slur upon the taste of Californians. ” CHRISTMAS PROGRAM - The City College Choir, under the direction of Mr. Clive Mefford, performed in the Auditorium during an assembly for the College community on Thursday, Dec. 18. Third In Conference CONFRONTATION - SCC leading yard gainer Otis Cooper eludes Fresno Ram tackier during the Homecoming game. NEW COACH - Lowell Herbert took over the football reins from Dick Pierruci this year. He served as assistant coach here for several seasons. Grid Record: 4-4-1 SEASON RECORD VALLEY CONFERENCE W L T PTS. OP FRESNO 5 0 AMERICAN RIVER 4 1 SACRAMENTO 2 2 MODESTO 1 3 SEQUOIAS 1 4 DELTA 1 4 0 200 147 0 111 126 1 111 171 1 99 194 0 77 186 0 48 186 PANTHER SQUAD — Row one: S. Home, E. McMillan, C. Daigre, M. Monroe, G. Anderson, B. Harder, J. Kenney, D. Benson, J. Stubbs, J. Spearman, J. Bieth, D. Alexander, J. Campasano. Row two: F. Cima, H. Switzer, G. Jenkins, B. Maita, L. Greenhagen, K. O’Connor, A. Ladwig, J. Johnson, D. Bettencourt, L. Cunningham, E. Huston, J. Matt, D. Merva, J. Luttig, J. Rader, T. Pina. HERE I COME! — Fullback Samson Home lugs the ball in a sweep around the left corner. The Homecoming Game was preceded by a parade of floats and the introduction of the queen. New Coach Herbert Leads Panthers To Break-Even Season THE BLACK CATS of SCC, under the tutelage of new coach Lowell Herbert, earned a third-place finish in Valley Conference play last fall, a repeat of last year’s performance. However, in over-all play the Panthers had to settle for a tally of four wins, four defeats and one tie, the latter in league competition against Modesto. Again, Fresno proved to be the powerhouse of a strong conference, blasting City College for the second year in a big score, 38-7. In intra-county rivalry American River College revenged their loss of last year, 7-6, by a 34-16 win in the final game of the season. MORE PANTHERS — Row three: C. Machado, R. Collin, T. Domasky, G. Dor, C. Jones, R. Oneto, L. Barone, S. Linstrom, J. Geringer, G. Stephan, D. Page, T. Clark, N, Smith, J. C. Ragster, . Walker, Assistant Coach Leavitt. Row four: T. Liegerot, T. Malia, G. Savage, R. Stewart, S. Cuckovich, A. Munoz, E. Kelley, O. Cooper, D. Valencia, P. Scorza, J. Chevalier, T. Bennett, R. Miyagawa, R. Biedinger, E. Nichols, P. George, Head Coach Herbert, Assistant Coaches: R. Ellerbe, L. Porta. HOLD EVERYTHING - The Rams stop the Panthers enroute to winning the Valley Conference title. EL ASH — Panther Halfback breaks for a short gain against the Rams. OPEN, SESAME! — Frank Cima (60) blocks for No. 44 Michael Monroe (44) who receives the ball from Rob Stewart. BIRD S EYE VIEW - Atop Hughes Stadium onlookers get a wide view of all the action. ONLOOKER — Gary Anderson an¬ xiously awaits action on the sidelines. Aerial Lead SCC HURRY HURRY! - Rob Stewart hurriedly looks for an eligible receiver while ARJC tackier breaks through the line. Bombs To Victory QUARTERBACK - Rob Stewart (No. 14) prepares to pass as Johnny Walker (No. 63) blocks the on¬ coming tackier. DONT HURT HIM! - Officials keep a close look on Panther tack- lers after they vicious¬ ly crush the ARC quarterback during the first period of the SCC loss, 25-8. HEADS UP — Everett Mc¬ Millan carries for ten yards until he meets with a fierce opponent. BLOCKERS - Otis Cooper (22) takes advan¬ tages of massive blocks put on by Frank Cima (60 )j Edward Huston (59), and Pete Scorza (15). HELLO — Everett Mc¬ Millan (20) on a handoff is unable to gain yardage as Fresno s strong de¬ fense covers his path. (Below) Pete Scorza (15) outruns his opponents, to grab a screen pass, then bobbles for ten yards be¬ fore he is stopped. QUARTERBACK - Steve Cuck- ovich. BREAKS THROUGH - Otis Cooper (22) slips through Contra Costa s defense in a close game which the Panthers won, 14-6. SO LONG! - Tony Pina evades his adversary and strides through the darkness toward the goal posts. 47 EASYMNf - Manuel Avila and Fred Rosales about “old times, after the Panthers’ easy defeat of Modesto Jr. College, 18-47, Avila and Rosales are the sophomore runners back from last yearns team. CROSS COUNTRY SQUAD — Coach Lanza, C. Ford, T. Miller, M. Souza, P. Stordahl Row one: Songster C. Rivett, J. Ortiz, S. Biffel, J. Vasquez, D. Silva, F. Rosales, Songster E. Sampson. Row two: J. Gonsalves, M. Avila, G. Rodgers, Manager J. Guzman. runner, fin¬ ishes well a- head of his t e ammates at Sac. State Invitational Meet. The team fin- seven overall. 1 A I VI JHi Aces 7th NEW CROSS COUNTRY Coach Bob Lanza, formerly of Idaho State College, finished his first season at Sacramento City College with a fine third-place finish in Valley Conference play. Mr. Lanza’s harriers placed second at the Chico State Invitational, and seventh at Sacramento State Invitational, which brought together all the out¬ standing Junior college teams in Northern California In NorCal as well as many teams from Southern California. Lanza’s Panthers dropped two meets this season, ending with a four and two record, not counting two refusals to run against SCC’s powerful team. This year’s squad consists basically of freshmen, with two sophomores from last year. Next year’s squad should be much better because the team will be composed primarily of sophomores with experience. in heighty packs a powerful amount of strength in every stride. Dudley is shown here finishing first against San Jose City. SCC won the hard-fought meet, 27-28. DID WE OR DIDNT WE? - Mike Souza Jess Ortizy and Joe Vasquez anxiously await scores after a dual meet with Delta Jr. College; the Panthers wony 18-36. NEW LEADER — Coach Bob Lanza explains to Stan Biffel that if he ' had used his arms on his finishing kicky he might have gotten another place against ARJC.” Mike Souza is in the background. ANXIOUS! — Joe Vasquez paces in preparation for a meet against Modesto J.C. 49 FAST TRIO — Avila, Stordahl and Gonsales weave their way through a pack of two hundred runners to finish we ll ahead. STAN BIFFEL displays his 880 skills during the finish at Sacramento State Invitational Harriers At SSC STATE INVITATIONAL Junior College Cross Country Meet at¬ tracted over 200 runners to run over a distance of four miles. Athletes from all parts of Cali¬ fornia were entered. SCC’s strong competition came from the southern teams of Santa Ana and De Anza Jr. Colleges. Panther harriers finished in the top third of all competition with an over¬ all seventh-place finish. JOSE GONSALES — No. 401, moves rapid¬ ly through heavy traffic, VALLEY CONFERENCE RECORDS Team American River Fresno City Sacramento City College of Sequoias San Joaquin Delta Modesto City W L 5 0 4 1 3 2 2 3 1 5 0 5 i 50 Finish High Meet Panthers 7th In State-wide Competition TEAM CAPTAIN — Fred Rosales uses overpowering strength to frustrate his Fresno opponent. RICHARD ORTIZ exhibits outstanding form while negotiating the four-mile Hornet course. NO. 889 — Tim Miller ' s long strides keep him in contention in every race. 51 Mermen Finish 3-7 Season Aquanauts Look To Veteran Sophomores VALLEY CONFERENCE STANDINGS WATER POLO Team W L San Joaquin Delta 7 3 College of Sequoias 7 3 American River College 6 4 Modesto Jr. College 6 4 Sacramento City College 3 7 Fresno State College 1 9 PANTHER WATERMEN ended the 1969 season with a 3-7 won-lost record. Many of the games were close ones in which winning or losing was not decided until the last few seconds of play. Although the mermen only won three conference meets, they still had two PRACTICE! PRACTICE! — Panther watermen need endless hours of tedious practice to keep in top shape. team members make the all-conference selections: Randy Crosby and Bill Stillwell. Dan Naygrow received honorable mention. This year’s top scorers were Bill Stillwell, Dan Naygrow, and Gary Olson. All the members of the 1969 team gave outstanding per¬ formances at some time during the season, but the “breaks” often favored the opponents. Coach Earl Hoos will have a fine squad for next year because most of the players are freshmen and will be back again. COACH EARL HOOS relays the daily workout to his enthusiastic onlookers, as they prepare for action. 52 WHERE ARE YOU? — A Panther player looks endlessly for his teammates in the glassy chlorine waters of SCC. SPLASH! SPLASH! - Danny Naygrow in the background races to recover the ball from an opponent, during a scrimmage game with Sac State College. 53 A YOUNG LASSIE usi an impressive forehand t finish off her opponet during a P.E. class. T ennis, Anyone? Long Injun Summer Extends P.E. Classes On the Courts EARLY MORNING tennis classes help im¬ prove the physical condition of students. They must complete two units of Physical Education classes in accordance with State law. INSTRUCTOR Lowell Herbert in¬ structs a student on the proper racket grip. Arrows Away! COED ARCHERY CLASSES - In William Land Parky students learn the correct stance and technique in the use of bows and arrows. Field Hockey Swinging Coeds FIELD HOCKEY — First Row: Chris McClure, Cindy Corcoran, Virginia Dickson, Sandra Wright, Ralpha Pultz. Back row: — Jo Maynard, Marlene Morisaki, Janice Fong, Charmagne Husmann, Sharlene Wills, Beverly Burr, Coach Carol Attoe Cagers Begin New Campaign Seek To Improve On 5th Place Finish Last Year MINUS the talents of 1969 All-Star guard, Joe Kemp, the Sacramento City College basketball team opened a new Valley Conference season early this month — seeking to improve on their fifth place finish last year. Coach Jerry Anderson, in his 13th year at SCC, is optimistic about prospects because he has at least two outstanding freshmen, Chris McMurray and Edison Hicks. Hopes are high on the hardboards because the locals started off the practice season with five consecutive wins over Yuba College 94-46; Sierra College, 77 64; Diablo College, 70-64. As the “Pioneer” goes to press. Panther cagers had lost their first two league games: to Fresno 74-72; and to Sequoias, 74-61. VALLEY LEAGUE BASKETBA LL SCHEDULE Jan. 13 - SCC ... VS. , . . . Delta — Here Jan. 23 - SCC ... vs. . . . . Fresno — Here Jan. 24 - SCC ... vs. COS — Here Jan. 28 — SCC ... vs. . . . Modesto — There Jan. 30 - SCC ... vs. ARC — There Feb. 3 - SCC ... vs. Delta — There Feb. 10 - SCC ... vs. . . . Modesto — Here Feb. 13 - SCC ... vs. . . . Fresno — There Feb. 14- SCC ... vs. COS — There Feb. 17 - SCC ... vs. ARC — Here Feb. 20 - SCC ... vs. Delta — Here (Photograph by Ron Marcroft) EXPRESSIVE - New Graphic Arts in¬ structor, Mr, Don Goff, prepares his stu¬ dents for the move to the New Graphic Arts Building opening early next spring. OUCH! — Mr. Dave Clark of Cal Central Press explains the use of HOT type. Students Tour Printing Plants Graphic Arts ATTENTIVE - Ila Skeen, Pam Snyder, Mark Parrish, Heidi Yund, ( nd Bill Leddy learn the use of the IBM system of printing. 58 PRESSING FOR TIME — Students, Ron Thorton, Wayne Magel, I la Skeen, and Joe Allen listen to Mr. Clark explain the use of the Heidelberg press. An Open Field EXCITEMENT — Mr. Ed Padilla of the Sacramento Union Newspaper speaks to Ed Johnson, Willie Harris, Rosie Gomez, Mr. Don Goff, instructor, Judy Thompson, and Tony Pyara. PONDER — Heidi Yund and Bill Lockart WONDER as they look at a spray attachment for a platen press. 59 BSU-( TOGETHERNESS — Students of Asian descent share an office with the black students in SC-11, NEW OFFICE - Members of the Black Student Union head for their new office located in the old Student Center. POSING — Homecoming Princess, Helen Shaw, is escorted by Jake Palmer, President of BSU. -On The Go! Blnck Students attractive — Helen Shaw participated in the half-time In New Office parade in one of the vehicles. SOUL BROTHERS - Last summer, the Board of Trustees authorized office space for campus minority groups to co-ordinate their activities. PAUSE — ' ' Stand very still and see if you feel the earth spin around, if you can t, youWe not standing still enough. Pause, Relax And Forget! RELAX — Put your head in your hands and let your cares float away: just make sure you come down in time for class.” EORGET - Eorget the tests, instruc¬ tors, and the classes, forget them all.. . for a while. ” Chem Lab Scene MIXTURE — Balancing chemical equations can be a tricky business. FUNDAMENTALS — Basic concepts of the elements and their composition are learned along with the skills necessary to lead a successful career. More Girls! AESTHETICS — Jan Nichols (below) and Margie ' ' Cookie ' ' Cook (right) add to the beauty of the local scene. Below right, girls were much in evidence when veterans of military services set up a table for recruitment on the Cafeteria porch. - ‘ ' 2 ‘1 i 1 HIIn� ‘ i But today we stand knee deep in our own garbage on this neon-lit intersection of the world, waiting for the next bus to the moon. That sound in the background is not Muzak; it is the rising, angry clangor of empty rice bowls. Don Fabun The Dynamics of Change -CONTENTS- On campus (spring in review).2 Somehow .. . they get to campus.6 Is the college lecture dead?.8 The week that wasn ' t.14 A new awareness — student counseling .16 Photography: on-the-spot learning .18 Ecology: an old word with a new emphasis.20 Married ... and in college .38 Students fence for P.E. units.44 Night People: they crowd the campus and extend the day .48 New face for an old campus.52 Spring sports hero is an individual.54 PIONEER Magazine is published each semester by journalism students of Sacramento City College, 3835 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento, California 95822. Los Rios Junior College District Superintendent Walter T. Coultas, Sacramento City College President Dr. Sam Kipp. Contrary to the atmosphere of fall semester, the 1970 spring semester started with a calm that calmed all calms. The stormy discussions concerning a letter of alleged deficiencies sent to Steve Hansen, psychology instructor, had almost cleared the air. Under fire but not fired: Steve Hansen. With the beginning of the semester, there was the nucleus of an idea in the mind of Wendel Norris. Having been on several campuses inflicted with violence, he sought to form a committee which would by-pass the violence route and bring peaceful dis¬ cussions among students, faculty, and administrators without outside interference. With the forming of the committee, and students concerned over the dismissal of Steve Hansen, Dr. Ruth Heitfeld was making a final inventory of her belongings. She was retiring from the position of dean of administration after 23 years of service. Persons who knew her, liked her. As to her feelings toward City College, I know I ' m going to miss the people because it ' s been a very friendly and pleasant association. I ' ll miss the faculty very much and the classified staff. And last, but certainly not least. I ' ll miss the students. After Dr. Heitfeld had said her good-byes, and the honorary dinner eaten. Dr. Eugene Dyke from the summer session division was promoted into her vacated position. At the same time, counselor William Mariano was promoted to the associate dean of student personnel position with the transferring of Jack Mauger to the new Cosumnes College. With Mariano ' s promotion, he stressed mutual respect and genuine concern with students. Mariano is also the first minority administrator to be hired in the Los Rios Junior College District. While the big boys were playing musical chairs, the Theatre Arts Department was busily preparing for their big performance for the spring semester. Chosen for lead roles in Wonderful Town were JoAnn Cladianos, Debi Meredith, and David Romano. While persons were making plans for the play, faculty members were getting excited about going abroad for the summer. Dr. Mary Lally was engaged to lead a group to Oxford, while C. Winston Borgen, Dr. Connel Roberts, Erna Olsen, Gilbert Woody, and Fred Schmidt were enlisted to lead groups to other parts of the world. During Feb. 24 to 27, persons converged on the City College campus to discuss the state of the wide-spead pollution in an Environmental Design-In. The Active Conservation Tactics (ACT) sponsored speakers such as Assemblyman Edwin Z ' berg and faculty members Richard Haro and Al Gravitz. In the sports world, the tennis coach was worship¬ ping the acquisition of the talented Bob Reynolds. Even with sports taking up most of the students ' time, there was still a lot of studying to be done. With the word study, there are books, and when there are books, there is the College Store. Students complain about the high prices, but to no avail. The high book prices seem to act like parasites, seeping out the last pennies of the students in return for an education. 2 The only persons who could possibly instigate any change in the bookstore were the student senators, but they were immeshed in a charge by MAYA representatives of unequal representation on the Executive Senate. An election was held to determine whether two seats should be opened, and as a result, Dana Hadley and Jim Garcia were appointed into the newly opened positions. instructor Robert Haro fights pollution. The thrill of the year for the student leaders was the student government conference which took place on the City College campus on May 13 and 14. Back to the sports scene, Hicks and Chris McMurray were resting their bone-wearied bodies after a successful season with the Panther basketball team. Their efforts were well spent, for they were named most valuable players of the 1969-70 basket¬ ball season. McMurray was the Panthers ' highest point-maker and second in rebounding. Hicks re¬ ceived reverse honors. Administrator Richard Gillies is served. At the same time as the student government conference, 10 Pony Express staff members, journeyed to Fresno for their Annual state Junior College Journalism Conference. 3 Eight awards were won by the Pony Express staff in writing and photographic competitions. With pollution the concern for all, discussions again took its place on the City College campus. ACT arranged a Smogless Wednesday for April 15. Partici¬ pants in this event were urged to ride their bikes and wear gas masks and surgical masks to satirize the condition of the air. Following Smogless Wednesday was a national Environmental Teach-In on April 22. This date was set aside to be used by all concerned persons to discuss the deterioration of the environment. After this event, students faculty, and administra¬ tors were well versed on the dire problems of pollution, but the environment remained the same: polluted. Racial issues again hit the news. Eight City College students brought a lawsuit against the Los Rios District, claiming discrimination in the hiring of minority administrators. King Sr. calls for brotherhood. At the same time, the father of the great black leader , Martin Luther King, Sr., spoke on campus. Dr. King ' s speech touched on the continuation of non-violence and brotherhood for all man-kind. During this time, plans were being made for the highly looked-to annual Pioneer Week. Beards were being coaxed into growing and skirts being raised in preparation for the many and varied contests — including the popular mini-skirt contest. In the midst of the flying mini-skirts, pretty Linda Jonason was quietly going about her own business, preparing her baton for the Miss Sacramento beauty contest. As events may have it, the judges chose Miss Jonason as the first runner-up in this photographers ' dream of an event. Aside from the Pioneer plans. Block S was making plans for its annual boxing show. Clubs on campus were urged to sponsor individual boxers, but the boxer who out-shone and out-everythinged all the other boxers was Larry Flash Morton. 14th boxing show drew crowd of 1500. Another colorful figure in the boxing show was Jim Blue Man Hatfield. Blue Man obtained his name because of his colorful tatooed anatomy. Flash was knocked-out in the first round and Blue Man lost in a decision to John Ming, a wrestler turned boxer. The most important addition to City College during the entire academic year has been the acquisi¬ tion of two stamp machines, carefully located in the College Center and the College Store. 4 The minority groups on campus began acquiring days to demonstrate their cultural heritage. MAYA planned a cultural week to parallel Pioneer Week from May 4 to 8; the Black Student Union claimed May 7 as Black Heritage Day; and ASIAN sought the days May 13, 14, and 15 for Asian cultural week. The well-laid plans of the students were discarded with the onset of President Nixon ' s decision to enter into the dispute in Cambodia. To top off this move, four Kent State University students were killed on that Ohio campus. sca«9L iJ Southeast Asia war brought out protest. With the treat of violence in the air. Governor Reagan requested that California ' s four-year institu¬ tions be closed for four-days beginning May 7 with most of the institutions of higher learning closing for an extended week-end, junior colleges were also requested to be closed down. The decision to shut the colleges met with student, faculty, and administrative opposition. People gathered in front of the school, carrying signs protesting U.S. interference in Asia and the closing of schools and called for peace. These were the events taking place prior to the deadline which is ending this campus round-up. The rest is history. 5 Somehow... they get to campus Amidst the hustle and bustle of the awakening of the eight-to-five day, the students at Sacramento City College arrive on campus by various modes of transportation. Today, as in past semesters, all one could see every morning were lines and lines of automobiles flowing into the parking lot and various other available spaces around the campus seeking out the best spots to park. Parking in the vicinity of William Land Park results in a small hike to the campus when students must get to classes on time. This acute parking problem has encouraged many students to resort to other means of travel. The famous ' cross town loop bus lines provide many a student, loaded down with books, a lift to school each morning, thus avoiding the confusion of looking for a parking place in a hurry. Some students have even left behind the four-wheeled machine and arrive by way of the two-wheeled vehicle known as the motorcycle. Construction crews have erected areas on campus so that these streamlined steads can be easily parked for the day. Also, because of conveniency evolving around the concerns for pollution, the problem of an over-crowded parking lot, and the financial status of many students, we find today, more than ever, young people embarking, via bicycle, on each new day, with red noses and numb fingers from their ride to school through the brisk morning air. Hitch-hiking has proved successful in helping some traveling students getting to school on time. Even girls have used a thumb to get to campus. Story by Sue Doglietto Photos by Gary Fong 6 I 7 mM Interviews by Sue Doglietto Story by Michael McDonnell These days, the nation ' s young seem to be rebelling against most of the long established customs and proce¬ dures that are a part of today ' s society. In education, for instance, students are especially resentful of the dull, drab, and institutionalized classrooms, of the often out-dated and irrelevant subject matter, and of dull and boring college lectures. Under the pressure of a rising tide of criticisms, many instructors are adopting new and sometimes extremely unconventional teaching techniques. They are discovering new and different methods to relate their subject matter to their students. Among these new techniques would probably be listed the group rap sessions, sensi¬ tivity experiments, discussion panels, field trips, debate and opinion sessions, and a number of other methods designed to bring about more Inter-reaction between the students and the instructor. If there is, indeed, a change in the instructor ' s attitude towards the presentation of the subject matter, then, perhaps, this question should be asked — Is the college lecture dead? This is exactly the question that was posed to four City College instructors who use the lecture method to present their subjects and have, apparently, been fairly successful. These instructors are: Robert Bester, a humanities instruc¬ tor (now transferred to the new Cosumnes River College); George Dick Fleming, a photography instructor now teaching his first year at City College; Dr. Bev Peairs, a well-versed and much traveled instructor in the history of art; and Bob Abrams, a bearded, beaded, and very interesting history Instructor. Robert Abrams is one who ' believes in the socratic method and likes to fire questions at his students. By using this method, he says, The teacher can raise questions in his class for further discussion and analysis. There the teacher is a resource person. Teachers need to serve as inquiry resource persons. Abrams uses between one-half and one-third of his class time in formal lecturing. They are structured, he com¬ mented, but with definite flexibility. The question period which Abrams allows after his lectures is a learning experience for the instructor and student. If the A teacher has to ' act ' on occasion - and care always. student or instructor feels that he doesn ' t need to learn anymore — then trouble comes. Handouts, records, tapes, panel discussions and music are several of the methods which Abrams uses to get his material to the students while trying to get them involved in the material. By requesting that they get involved, Abrams tries to draw his students into the discussions. He also tries pleading and if that doesn ' t work, then begging. I can lie to them in order to get them angry enough to react to questions raised in class. In an age when most of the college population has been raised with color or black and white televisions, students become used to television as a media for indoctrination and or education, says Abrams. Students come to a class¬ room and desire more than dry, dull lectures. We can ' t really give them a show, but we can provide them with an exciting, relevant education and outlook on life. A teacher has to act on occasion — and care always. Commenting on the past ten years of the college lecture, Abrams said that he hoped that there had been an improve¬ ment. On the future of the lecture, however, Abrams says that there will be a need for teachers to learn how to teach with meaning. Inquiry, and direction. We soon have got to worry about viable teaching patterns for the 21st century. One of the developments which he does not foresee is the substitution of teachers by machines. They perhaps can be augmented by such machines, but they won ' t and shouldn ' t — be replaced by them. Photography instructo r George ' Dick ' Fleming began his teaching career at City College, after working for ten years as a photographer for the Sacramento Bee. Since he has taken over the instruction of the photography classes, students have jammed the computer with record enrollments for the class. Dick Fleming does not feel that the college lecture is dead. He claims that he spends almost one fourth of his class time in formal lecturing. But, to make his lectures Interesting and relevant he uses many different demonstration techniques, besides using slides and projection equipment. As he Indicated, ' I try to use color slides to suppllment the lesson. ' ' Fleming Incorporates slide shows, demonstrations, and humor Into his lesson plans and classroom presentations. In this way, he Is putting on a show. He is giving a performance Students are involved through personal contact with photography. It is a subject that they can really get a grip on. before a captive audience, and hopes that in this way he might make the class interesting and challenging for his students. He believes that students are lecture orientated, but only if the lecture is Interesting and well organized. He indicated that students are often very passive in his classrooms, but blames their passivity primarily on the large numbers of students in his lecture classes. He said, Students are some¬ what passive, but I feel it Is due to the large numbers In the lecture that they hold back from asking questions. Fleming feels that students must become involved with the subject if they are going to do well. He believes that students get involved with his classes through the personal contact with photography. He feels that photography is a subject that can easily command a student ' s full attention and efforts. As Fleming states it, It is a subject that they can really get a grip on. This involvement in photography makes it even more essential that lectures be informative and relevant. Fleming is very critical of Irrelevant lectures, especially the type of Irrevelent lecture that he suffered through while he was In college. He indicated that although he tries to remember that the lecture should be significant and meaningful, that there are a few instructors who would rather lecture on a funny thing that happened on the way to school. There are a number of things, Fleming feels, that could be done to Improve the college lecture. He inferred that one of the more practical things that could be done would be to limit the size of classes. Giving an estimate of the size lecture classes probably should be, Fleming said, Anything over 60 Is too large. In venturing a prediction for the future, Fleming theorized that teachers will be using more audio-visual effects to illustrate their lectures. He further stated that he feels that the lecturers of tomorrow will attempt to hold their audience ' s attention with very well organized sound and slide lectures. 11 Students of today are demanding good instructors and better presentation-you can ' t fool the students. Photos by Frank Okita ' The lecture is a planned verbal communication for the form of instruction ' is the way in which art history instructor Dr. Bev Peairs defines the lecture. It is not dead by any means ' he claims. Dr. Peairs would modify the size of the group and modify the technique. One cannot lecture to 400 the same way as 50. Today, it is still an effective means of communication in the learning area. Dr. Peairs, who spends over half his class time in formal lecture, centers his lectures mainly around the experiences he has had in his field. As he states It, My lectures In class are based upon my experience in my field, the places I have been, and upon field research. He Indicated that he shares these things with the students because he feels they might help make the subject more interesting and pertinent for the student. I don ' t care how well versed you are In your field, you have to keep bringing your lectures up to date. He claimed that many of his students were lecture orientated. He explained that he makes surveys of his classes and has found that on the whole, students prefer to listen, to be lectured. He continued, They want to rap, but they can ' t effectively rap unless they have learned something first about the subject. They don ' t want lectures exclusively though, but good audio-visual type things can be used effectively to get the students going. Commenting on television and its effects on students. Dr. Peairs said, I have seen many a good documentary show on television, but there is not passivity in the classroom. He said of students, Some students are very responsive, but they will be responsive anywhere. Some students are very much afraid to say anything in class. Every student must learn to make a stand in life, to say what he believes in. Dr. Peairs said of the quality of educators at City College, This school has far finer instructors than any other junior college in the state, or out of this state, for that matter. He indicated that among the lecturers that he had had an opportunity to hear, that Fred Schmid, Max Burnoff, Bob Bester, Bob Abrams, and Phil Onstott were very capable Instructors. He indicated that he felt that the lecture has Improved over what it was in the past. Students of today are demanding more instructors, good instructors, and better presentation — you can ' t fool the students. He went on: Lecturing has gone beyond the very textbook type reading. The Instructor himself, must constantly be learning and be a student in a way himself . . . building his mind to meet the demands of the minds of his students. Humanities instructor Robert Bester is another instructor who feels that the college lecture is alive and flourishing. Bester, who has now transferred to Cosumnes River College, became somewhat of a campus celebrity because of the dynamic and challenging manner in which he presented his subject in his classes. He said of his presentation of subject matter in the classroom, ' ' I consider it salesmanship, as a part of selling any product. We all respond to a product by its packaging. Salesmanship is a part of good teaching. Bester indicated that he felt that whether or not students become lecture-orientated depends primarily on the instructor. Of this he said, Of course, a lecturer can be student orientated for he is a teacher and although a teacher could be otherwise, he should not be. He explained, Any good teacher, be he lecturer or not, thinks first of his students in his priorities and second of his subject matter. His subject matter, hopefully, becomes a means by which students may become more fully complete as human beings. Today ' s students are largely a generation of television watchers and some critics of television have declared this as a cause of student passivity in the classroom. On this, Bester reflected, Obviously students are a generation of TV watch¬ ers, which generational interest I share. This Interest, however, he emphasized, need indicate in noway passivity. I can remember my generation as being excessively passive in the classroom without TV indoctrination. He believes that students become very much involved in their classrooms. He indicated that he tries to encourage students to become involved In the subject matter by confronting honestly, various approaches of evaluation to traditional norms, mores, and values. He clarified further: I upset them. I make them think. I don ' t want them to parrot, to merely memorize and or vomit Any good teacher thinks first of his student and second of his subject matter. answers. I treat them as human beings, who are capable of decision making. He indicated his Intolerance for irrelevant lectures and stiff, boring lecturers while discussing the type of lecture he was confronted with in college. He stated, Had I my way, I would have fired almost every lecturer whom I had to hear. I would respond In this manner because almost every lecture class which I attended was canned, absolute, and unrelenting in its groaning quality. Bester feels that no class is really unstructured, and said of his own class and lecture structure, I ' m highly structured in my lectures, but it ' s a structure that might be somewhat subtle for, using only a brief outline to guide myself, I, of necessity, must become anecdotal, somewhat tangenital, and far-less canned. He emphasized, I can in no way commit to an absolute adherence of my outline; neither am I devoted to covering every item as planned. He said of class structure and of teaching, I can ' t really, with my Arlstotilian background, imagine my class being totally unstructured, since every class has a goal, if not an absolute means to achieve it. Structure Is therefore implied. As St. Gregory tells us, ' That which is implied has been revealed. ' Therefore, since a class implies that some learning is to happen, then some structure, albeit subtle or otherwise, becomes inherent in the assumption. Photos by Larry Miyamura wtck-lle wetk f By Barry Cassidy The first week of May has always been a big event at Sacramento City College, but this year it had a special significance. It was Pioneer Week. Usually, this means wild west clothes, mini-skirt contests, beard growing, flapjack feeds, and a whole catalog of adolescent ribald events. The week gained in importance this year when Mexican- American Week and Black Heritage Day were added to the agenda. Then it happened! College campuses began to boil with student reaction to President Nixon ' s ordered invasion of North Vietnamese sanctuaries in Cambodia by American troops. In Ohio, while protesting against the ROTC program on the Kent State College campus, four young people were killed by bullets during a tragic confrontation with the National Guard. Aroused by these developments, campuses across the nation exploded into a week of protest. City College followed suit with demonstrations and a strike of its own. Governor Ronald Reagan, reacting quickly to possible campus violence, closed all state colleges and universities and recommended the same action for all community colleges. With this and a recommendation for closure from Dr. Sydney Brossman, community college chancellor, Walter Coultas, Los Rios District Superintendent, closed both Amer¬ ican River College and Sacramento City College. This cancelled Pioneer Week. This Cancelled Mexican- American Week. This cancelled Black Heritage Day. Many students stayed home after the campus was closed. Those students that did come, were on campus, primarily for these reasons: 1. They did not know that school had been cancelled. 2. They came to participate in the strike rally and picketing in front of the school on Freeport Blvd. 3. They came to classes, campus closure or not — the aeronautics department and a few other groups decided to hold classes anyway. The Friday following the closure of City College.campus, hundreds of City College students joined with students of the other colleges in the area to participate in a march and mass demonstration at the State Capitol. When classes resumed on the following Monday, everything seemed political. Although most classes were held, dozens of informal rap sessions were being conducted almost every place on campus. There was a campus liberation movement under¬ way to consider ' ' relevant ' ' world problems in lieu of regular classes. The matter came to a head with the staging of a student-faculty poll to Indicate opinions on the war in South-east Asia and whether the college should be open for business as usual or open for special instructional classes on subjects pertinent to more pressing problems. Photo by Bill Walter m 9 A new awareness: students counsel students A channel of communication has been created between Sacramento City College and the community with the develop¬ ment of the College Awareness Program. The one unique aspect of this program, which sets it apart from all other college communicative systems, is that the College Awareness Program is manned by student counselors. The student counselors act in the same capacity as the professional counselors, but because the College Awareness Program is funded through the community, the program is able to approach more and different problems as opposed to the professional counselors at City College. Though the Awareness Program and the counseling offices in the main administration building are two separate entities, the two act compositely to gain the same goal; helping students go through college. Among the many services that the College Awareness Program offers the student are financial, housing, job, draft, and college information. Not to be forgotten Is the 24 hours a day of personal service the student counselors are able to give persons who seek their help. Many times, students who have problems are unable to approach the professional counselors because of the age difference. Some students feel that they are able only to communicate with those of the same age level. With this in mind, the student counselors are able to communicate to those students who feel that their communicative ability with adult counselors is limited. With an emphasis on personal counseling, the Awareness Program has had many incidences In which they have helped save the future of students. A case in point involved a high school student. In this particular case, the boy ' s counselor had told him that he was low in his mental abilities and had persuaded the boy that he would be unable to make It through a place of higher learning. Hearing about the services of College Awareness, the boy ' s father brought his son for an interview. In the course of that Interview, it was discovered that the boy was not low In mentality, but that he had been conditioned to believe so by his regular counselor. With the proper direction given by the College Awareness counselors, the student is now enrolled at City College and Is embarked In a course to become an electrical engineer. Loans and scholarship Information are another duty per¬ formed by the student counselors. It must be remembered, however, the College Awareness Program does not provide loans or scholarships; it provides only information on how to obtain them. Though the program does not issue loans or scholarships, it has a special program which is being utilized to help students go to college. This particular program is called Team 40. The Team consists of 40 students who are being sponsored by the Awareness Program through college. These students are ones who would not ordinarily have gone to college without the help of College Awareness. In Team 40, the College Awareness Program provides student counseling, professional counseling, financial aid, and tutorial aid. Team 40 has been so successful that the Awareness Program will be expanding the program to encompass 200 students this coming fall. Team 200 would entitle the students to the same aids, but the only requirement set on students on these two programs Is that they maintain a 20 grade point average or better. In helping students to obtain entrance into colleges with scholarships, a case should be cited. A student with a poor background wanted to attend either Yale University or Stanford to obtain a degree in law. His high school counselor had previously Informed him that because of his family ' s lack of financial ability, and the student ' s lack of intellectual ability, there was no possibility that he could go to either of the two colleges. With the help of the College Awareness Program, the student counselors were able to admit the student to Yale for the fall semester of 1970. Also included on his enrollment was a yearly $3800 scholarship. Being students has been an Important asset to the activities of the program. Because the counselors are students, other students have been more willing to approach them with personal problems. Among the many personal problems brought forth have been problems of drug abuse. Information on food stamps, health information for free medical services, unwanted pregnancies, and information on the Peace Corp and Vista. In each of these cases, if the student counselors are unable to handle the problems, they automatically refer the troubled student to professional help. With drug troubled students, they are referred to the Aquarian Effort and girls with unwanted pregnancies are referred to the Planned Parenthood Associa¬ tion, placed In homes for unwed mothers, or their ministers are notified. Other times, the counselors just listen to personal problems of the students. Said Lydia Morales, student counselor: Most of the time, the student ' s academic problems are linked to personal problems. We give suggestions but never tell them what to do. In some cases, some students find that by just talking to another student about their problems, they can solve their own problems. The College Awareness Program at Sacramento City College has been In operation since fall of 1969, but its services to the students and to the community has been so immense that It is considered to be the leading office of this type in California, said Louis Lopez, assistant supervisor. The College Awareness Program at City College has been so successful that similar programs are being formed on the same format. Colleges throughout California and elsewhere have written to request information on the formation of the program at City College. There have been so many accomplishments made by the program that Lopez said it was hard to distinguish which stood up above all others. But what is noteworthy for recognition is the recruitment of students who would not ordinarily have gone to college. Photos by Gary Fong Story by Maxine Yee 17 mmm-. } ■■■ Photo by Andrew DeLucia BY SUE DOGLIETTO San Francisco and Sausalito, cities of intriguing shops and picturesque cities, provided a day of learning for Dick Fleming ' s Photography 41a and 41b classes. The group of twenty-five curious students embarked, via yellow school bus, into a world where they, their cameras, and their imaginations became the importance of the day. Photography 41a and 41b are the advanced classes concen¬ trating on improving their skills in the art of black and white prints and the value of color in photography. To these students photography is an art. During the course of this field trip day each student placed constant determination on studying subject matter and fulfilling the true meaning of what photography can do. Once off the bus, the students were free to go where they wished, seeking out the best possible picture-taking scenes. Some photographers flowed in and out of shops, snapping pictures as they found them, while others wandered into the residential areas and foliaged parks striving for shots on a more natural basis. On this field trip, Mr. Fleming impressed on his students how they should experience an awareness through their cameras. As a man involved In the true meaning of photo¬ graphy, Mr. Fleming wishes to instill this quality Into each of his students. In all on-the-spot learnings, students work hard to make every shot bring forth what they themselves feel and what they have learned about the instrument known as the camera . There is a lot to be gained from going out info the world Not all can be learned from lectures Photography: On-fhe-spof learning Photo by Larry Miyamura Story by Michael McDonnell These are the days of new electric shock, of television involvement and electric radio concussion, and of modern day prophets heralding the coming of the age of aquarius. They are also the days of ominously growing black clouds and crowded smog-filled cities, of hungry, starving peoples and cold concrete societies. It is out of this confusion, caused by exploding populations and the dynamic race of technological change, that many old and half-forgotten words are gaining new social prominence and impact. They are words like: ECOLOGY, pollution, environment, birth, cancer, population, smog, nature, sewage, and man. These words and the many others that are concerned with man and his environment are, in the light of their new interpretations and emphasis, the markers of man ' s increasing concern over the destruction of his environment and his place in nature ' s scheme of things. Also, they mark a shifting of priorities in the academic community, as students and faculty alike are rising their collective 21 STARUrr Photo by Larry Miyamura voice in protest of man ' s continuous assault on his environ¬ ment. Emerging as the leaders of this movement at City College have been the students of the Active Conservation Tactics (ACT) orga¬ nization. As Don James, the club ' s co-founder and past president, in¬ dicated, the organization was founded to make people aware of environment and pollution and what will happen if pollution is not controlled. During the fall semester, ACT ' s main concern was the destruction of the California coast line and the pollution of the Lake Tahoe Ba¬ sin. Growing out of this concern was a campaign that was to be act ' s first major assault of things. James attempted to illustrate the motiviations of the students that became involved in the Point Reyes project by stating, People will get involved when they see things they like, things that are beautiful, being destroyed. He further emphasized. The students got involved with Point Reyes because it was beautiful and they wanted to save it. To dramatize their feeling about Point Reyes, the students of ACT sponsored an on-campus phone-in. The purpose of this phone-in was to place a phone call to the President of the United States and voice their complaints about the destruction of Point Reyes and to appeal for federal aid in saving that area. Although the students were never able to speak to the President, they did succeed, along with many other conservation-minded groups, in raising enough concern among the citizens of California to cause the federal government to take action and initiate a program designed to preserve the Point Reyes area in its natural state. The fact that Don James was elected as this semester ' s Inter- Club Council (ICC) president is probably the best testimony as to the impact that the club had on campus politics and of its general acceptance among students. Al¬ though the club has been fairly successful in mobilizing students thus far, James felt that there will be involvement, but not as 22 The biggest problem in pollution is man much as there should be. He emphasized that today ' s pollution problems are of monstrous pro¬ portions and immediate. You can see that there are problems in pollution..., he explained. You can look outside and see that there is air. The biggest problem in pollu¬ tion is man, claims Steve Ramir¬ ez, this semester ' s ACT president. Agreeing with James as to the immediacy of the pollution pro¬ blem, Ramirez prefers to empha¬ size the major role man is playing in the destruction of his natural habitat. He explains that man ' s guilt arises from his almost total apathy to his environment and that no other thing living causes the pollution — man causes it. This great human apathy towards Photos by Gary Fong ecology has become the focal point of act ' s efforts to halt pollution. As Rameriz states it, the club is trying to present different aspects of environment and ecology to all. Among the many activities that ACT has participated in are the bike ride to the Capitol and the National Earth Day demonstra¬ tions. To emphasize the poisonous nature of the automobile and illus¬ trate the effect of pollution on the air we breathe, the members of ACT, along with thousands of other Sacramento youths and con¬ cerned citizens, donned gas masks (those who could obtain them) and rode in a mass bicycle forma¬ tion to the steps of the Capitol. The National Earth Day activities were also held to emphasize the damage that man is doing to his environment. On this campus, ACT sponsored an all-day teach-in in the Student Center. Besides speakers from among the ranks of the ACT organization, informative lectures were provided by various members of the biology depart¬ ment, from concerned and active citizens of the community and from State Assemblyman Edwin Z ' berg, who delivered a long dis¬ sertation on the pitfalls and poli¬ cies of state politics. If the new student concern over the ecological balance of this earth seems to be too sudden, then one might better understand this sud- 23 Photo by Gary Fong Photo by Andrew DeLucia they voice their fears and projec¬ tions for the future, they find that their pleas are often falling on deaf ears. It seems that this new. pulsating electric society is breed¬ ing a new kind of apathy. Many of today ' s people have closed their minds to reality, they have with¬ drawn into a shell, a television .2 induced stupor. Mr. Lenn of the Biology department expressed the o feeling of many instructors when | he stated, People will not change 1 their way of life until eminent destruction comes about. Ironi- | cally, he stated People will not | act about air pollution until it ruins their television reception. Photo by Larrv Miyamura 25 Photo by Gary Fong Photo by Andrew DeLucia They are angry men ... den awareness by realizing the source of much of the information and the influences being brought to bear. The majority of this information and influence is coming from the classroom. It seems that today there are increas¬ ing numbers of biologists, geolo¬ gists and chemists who are expres¬ sing their concern over the balance of nature, rather than trying to create new methods to cause imbalances. Whether these men are the apostles of the new reli¬ gion of ecology or the banchies proclaiming man ' s doom, it is these men who are preaching a new style of environmental aware¬ ness and understanding. They are providing the impetus for the new student movement. Whether involved directly or indirectly with the movement of students against pollution, the instructors are the main motiva¬ tion, for they are the ones teach¬ ing the reality of man ' s effect upon his environment. On this campus, the halls echo with names like Kwolek, Gravitz, Rosales, Palmer, Scandone, Lenn. Haro, and Coleman among other names of instructors who are attempting People will not act about air pollution until it ruins their tele¬ vision reception. to give the students a clear and undistorted view of the travesty man has and s committing upon his environment. They are angry men, they are disillusioned men, and they are ever-increasingly becoming desper¬ ate men. Men like Al Gravitz, who claims that today ' s major problem is people pollution. He empha¬ sized there are too damn many people ruining the air and ruining the land. Today, it would take a mass of money to cure the pro¬ blem, and there is no money, so something else must be done. He stressed the problems involved in feeding the skyrocketing popula¬ tion. At the present rate, he revealed, by the year 1984 the United States will have run out of food surplus. He continued, Approximately one half of the children in the world are unplan¬ ned, and yet abortions are illegal. If a woman does not want to be pregnant, why should she? These instructors are not at all optimistic about the future. As Once a man was at peace, amidst nature ' s eternal strife. Then war, with man casting nature ' s soft earth into cold stone molds. 28 Photo by Andrew DeLucia A lon drinks heavily from nature ' s sweet wine, and thinks little of life ' s next traveller. 30 I nature blooms where she can, offering the warmth of her bosom to all, with only man excluded.” 33 Photo by Andrew DeLucia And man lives on, nature poor, amidst his own spillage ... ... seeking a village where the morning ' s clean air might still survive. Few men still pause to listen for the rhythm of nature ' s throbbing heart. To swim in silent wonder, amongst nature ' s cool moon shadows. MARRIED and college Story by Mike McDonnell Photo essay by A. DeLucia Loving, living, and learning are sometimes very difficult to mix. But it seems that Walter Ray Saunders and his wife, JoAnne, have found a way to make it work. Young married students today face a myriad of problems, not the least of which is the financial responsib¬ ilities of maintaining a home and providing for their education. Walt and JoAnne somehow manage to main¬ tain a home and attend school full-time on $155 a month. As JoAnne describes, ' ' It ' s not much, but we manage. She explains We fell into our particular situation through the school employment office. We got a live-in babysitting job. I work four mornings a week, which takes care of our rent, and go to school in the afternoons and evenings. Walt goes to school full-time. JoAnne explained why Walt does not work. A lot of people ask him why he doesn ' t work. Well, school for him is a full-time job, especially with all the activities he ' s involved in. He just doesn ' t have time for a job. They have a very unique mode of transportation, they travel to and from school in a 1948 Divco milktruck. It ' s very reliable, Walt points out, and a very slow means of transportation. But they feel the trucks good points have outweighed the bad. Walt said, For one thing, by driving slower you have a chance to look at nature. Also, we enjoy picking up hitch-hikers because they have turned us on to so many unique ideas. He described the atmo¬ sphere of the truck as being a relaxed place where people could communicate. The truck is big enough to stretch out and relax and with this atmosphere people can open up. It helps them to communicate and communication for us is the name of the game. A lot of times, the people we ' ve met have been more worthwhile than our destina¬ tion. The low budget life isn ' t always easy for them, as JoAnne Indicates. Of course we would like to have more money. We would be fools if we didn ' t. They live in a small two-room duplex and sometimes it gets a little crowded. The only problem, she ponders, with this kind of living accomodation is that we don ' t have a room to do our own thing. She explains, A person needs to have his own room to be alone, to have his privacy and to be creative if he wishes. Even though we are together a lot, we still need our individual times alone to express our own aspirations. Although life can, at times, be very difficult, Walt and JoAnne have found that it can be very rewarding. We have so much fun sharing the small things, JoAnne illustrates, like making things for our home or for the truck. Like making candles or trying to tie dye. With a limited income, you have to set priorities, what is most 38 39 It ' s very reliable and a very slow means of transportation 5 i important. Living on a budget can change your whole way of thinking. I know, it ' s changed mine. JoAnne and Walt feel that their style of living is represent¬ ative of the changing attitude of married students, an attitude which allows both the husband and the wife to go to school. As JoAnne argues, So many couples find it necessary for the wife to put her husband through school only to lose him when he does finish because they have grown so far apart and have lost all common grounds for communication. By attending school together, they feel that they are growing, their bonds becoming closer. With both of us in school, JoAnne emphasizes, we find our attitudes are constantly changing, neither one of us becoming stagnant. Their life is different, but that difference is an important part of it. As Walt relates It, So many of our friends are having babies, buying homes, and forming a permanent residence, which for them Is fine. But we don ' t want to settle down and we don ' t want a house, because it will take away our mobility. As firm believers in the philosophy expounded by Paul Erlich in his book. The Population Bomb, Walt and JoAnne have put off having children. Walt states, We don ' t want to have a family yet. Financially, emotionally, and mentally we are not ready for a child. He jokes Our family is our dog. He is a child without the responsibility of another human being. He explained their attitude toward a family saying, We first need to form a mental security within ourselves before we will Our family is our dog 41 be willing to pursue the other ' They are not necessarily against having children. As Walt states it, when we feel a need, we will consider children, but then not more than two. We might even adopt a child. By keeping their lives free of the normal, established responsibilities, the Saunderses feel that they are keeping their relationship plastic, keeping it from becoming old. JoAnne says, We try not to see each other during the day, but when we come home from school, we ' re like little children wanting to tell about our day. She explains, People need someone to share their thoughts and experiences with. In this way, we have an ' affair ' everyday at dinnertime. It has taken us awhile, but now we open-up and talk on almost everything. At first we held a lot inside, never completely disclosing our t houghts. Now, even though it hurts at times, we confide in one another. We ' re able to understand each other, and It brings us closer together. In summing up their relationship together, they have chosen this quote from Antoine de Saint to their life ' s philosophy: Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in gazing outward together in the same direction. 42 ' ' Love does not consist of gazing at each other, but in gazing outward together in the same direction 43 One of oldest sports Students fence for P.E. units No, these are not the Queen ' s Muskateers; they ' re merely students in fencing class. Fencing attracted scores of interested students this spring. It was last offered two years ago. Mr. Robert Lanza Instructs the students In this traditional and honorable sport. Although fencing is one of man ' s oldest arts, modern fencing had its beginning only after the Battle of Crecy in 1346, when the introduction of gunpowder led to the abandonment of heavy armor. Students learn to advance, thrust, retreat and parry In the course of the semester. No fancy stuff, such as jumping from the rafters or standing on tables, will be allowed, says instructor Lanza. In Europe, skill at fencing became a necessity for self- defense against cutthroats. A careless expression could bring speedy and instant death. Dueling became so common during the 16th century that almost any pretext would bring on an encounter. In the U.S., particularly in New Orleans, dueling was also fashionable and retained its popularity through the first half of the 19th century. Protective masks and vests are worn to cut down the risk of accidents. Gloves are worn to protect the hand, not to make a challenge. Story by Roland Golden Photos by Gary Fong ' M Iv ' 1 - ‘ rii 1 IP As the sun ' s last lingering rays give way to the invading shadow fingers of darkness. City College undergoes a strange metamor¬ phosis. It is a change to night, with the sun ' s bright day eclipsed by a starry blanket of blackness and with electric light exploding through the halls and classrooms, making beacons of windows and extending the day into the dark¬ ness. This extended day, this night¬ time City College, is the one known by the 4,180 students who migrate to these academic halls nightly in search of knowledge. As Dr. Herbert Blossom, assistant dean of special services, points out, It is the attitude of these nighttime students that causes the most complete change to the atmosphere on campus. Comprised mainly of young adults who work full daytime jobs as well as carrying an average of three to six units per semester, the Night People: They crowd the campus and extend the day Story by Michael McDonnell Photos by Gary Fong extended day classes reflect an ment. atmosphere of serious study and City College also offers 12 off adult conduct that is not as pre- campus night classes at various valent during regular day classes. locations throughout the com- Dr. Blossom has attributed this munity. These classes, which are change of atmosphere to the fact an attempt to make education that most nighttime students, more readily accessible to a larger approximately 75 per cent of number of citizens, are being held whom are over 21 years of age, are nightly at the Afro-American more mature and are very highly School of Thought in Oak Park, at motivated. Thus, most of the Mather Air Force Base, at Wash- extended day curriculum has ington High School, and at Emer- been geared to the adult com son Junior High School. •Tiunity. The extended day program is Since 1963, when the extended numbered not only by instructors day program had an enrollment of from its own faculty at City Col- only 1,593 registered students, it lege, but it also includes educators has almost tripled in attendance, from throughout the area high An extensive and highly diversi schools, business schools, and pro- fied program is now offered, in fessional schools. It is these in¬ cluding classes ranging from Eng structors who are probably the lish X to a class of auto mechanics most important ingredient in for women. Besides the regular transforming these sleeping halls credit courses, there are 23 non from darkened waste into an credit courses offered for students active educational service for the interested in general self improve community. 49 Night college offers everything from A to Z including auto mechanics for women. The hallways after dark are somewhat eerie but a peek in any window shows classrooms are crowded. Though over 50 years of age, the City College campus completed Oper¬ ation Face Lift this spring, giving stu¬ dents a new environment in some campus areas. Three new structures were virtually finished as classes came to a close. All are expected to be ready for occupancy next fall. Along the new-look buildings is a Little Theatre which will seat 200 for campus dramatic productions. The structure will feature flexible staging and close-in seating for a more involved atmosphere. Also included are costume and scene shops, dressing rooms and a rehearsal area. Vocational education gets a boost with the completion of the Business and Learning Center, a two-story structure which is attached to the women ' s gymnasium and the Student Center which were completed in the fall. The first floor will feature an audio-visual classroom and lab, a television studio, and a display window for merchandising students. Classrooms and offices will be located on the second floor. The third new building to be com¬ pleted this spring will be the home of cosmotology and graphic arts. Photo by Gary Fong 52 Photo by Gary Fong New face for an old campus 3 structures near completion Phojo by Gary Fong 2 Business and Learning Center 3 Cesmetelegy Graphic Arts |U| ]SB1bC - I- ■ t i - l V _ T HBmMs 9|ISIp aftl Spring sports hero is an individual Body against body. Mind against mind. Self against self. Spring brings with it an entirely different type of athletic competitor — the individual. Spectators are at a minimum during the spring sports campaigns. The per¬ formers do their act for sparse crowds and the sheer joy of winning or doing their best. Satisfaction comes from the opponent or a teammate. Hours of training turn into weeks of training. Weeks turn into months and, for some ex-Little Leaguers, the training session has gone on for years. The total training session is a part of the past when the performing individual at¬ tempts to hit the pitcher ' s curve ball, to serve that ace, or to run that track in an improved time in a race against the stop watch. At a time when athletics has taken back seat to other activities on college campuses, the individual still turns out in the spring. He turns out to train himself, to endure the pains and pres¬ sures, to win, lose or draw, to give of himself in effort. Among the individuals who per¬ formed well for the Sacramento City College teams this spring was Bob Reynolds, a top-notch tennis player. Coach Robert Lanza called Reynolds the best ever at City College. In the team sport of baseball it ' s the individuals who contribute ability Tennis star Bob Reynolds Photo by Andrew DeLucia Hurdler Bill Carr I i Photo by Andrew DeLucia CAL-CENTRAL PRESS Editor: Andrew De Lucia Staff: Sue Doglietto Steve Dubose Roland Golden Jackie Mays Don Marcroft Michael McDonnell Photographers: Bill Ball Gary Fong Frank Okita Advisor: J. Thomas McClelland