San Bernardino Valley College - Tom Tom Yearbook (San Bernardino, CA)

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. . Trustees Charles J. O ' Conn San Bernardino Valley Junior College Fall, 1941 Dear Johnny, So you ' re carrying the troubles of the world on ytjur manly shoulders? Don ' t make a martyr of yourself. Compared with our Board of Trustees, you don ' t have any troubles. They have the entire responsibility for the entire San Bernardino school district. They appoint administrators, sign warrants, and do a million other things — without pay. I used to think our trustees were just a bunch of old fogies, but I found out that they ' re really super people. One of the oldest members — and president of the Board — is Judge O ' Connor. He has a grand sense of humor, but lends an air of dignity to the group. Next in length of service, Mr. Sam Andrews has the reputation of never having missed a football game. He is the land agent for the Southern Pacific Railroad and has a hobby of raising dahlias.. Another member, Mr. John Oakey, a graduate of San Bernardino High School and Stanford University, is one of the vice-presidents of the Bank of America in San Bernardino and has hobbies of gardening, golf, Spanish, and bike riding. The youngest member of the Board is Mr. Waldo Willhoft, a Colton attorney. At one time, he was a college instructor and wrote a book on public speaking. Newest member, Mr. Warren Frishie, is manager of the San Bernardino Hardware Company and commander of the Rialto division of the State Guards. ■! Mr. Andrews ' two daughters, ' MM ' !fl ' Mr. Oakey ' s son, and Mr. Frisbie ' s two sons have attended school here at Valley; so you know that our trustees have a personal interest in the work they do here. Ginny J,.lin M. Oakcy S.niuicI E. AndicvvN

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President San Bernardino Valley Junior College 1941-1942 Dear Marian, This letter is about Dr. Nicholas Ricciardi — a man who has been a great inspiration to me and to the entire student body for a long time. Dr. Ricciardi has established an enviable reputation in the community as a fine public-spirited citizen, willing to help in all things at all times. Perhaps we students would never have fully realized just how much he has meant to us if it were not for his sudden departure for a new presidency. The fact that he is really leaving us just doesn ' t seem true; that ' s why Fm writing this letter — to make myself realize that this kindly, smiling man, who has helped us all with even the smallest problems, is actually off to new fields. It will always be impossible for me to think of the Junior College campus without seeing his tall, athletic figure striding rapidly up the walk and into the Administration building, ready to start a new day of guiding his students through various sorts of trouble. We shall miss his firm guidance and his generous smile; but especially we shall miss his teachings in patriotism, loyalty, and friendship. I know you can understand how lost we feel without him, but we know that Sacramento Junior College has gained an excellent president. Sincerely, Virginia

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Administration . San Bernardino Valley Junior College Fall, 1941 Dear Betty, Fm keeping busy every minute. I ' d never be able to keep everything straight if it weren ' t for Dr. Allison. She is our Dean of Women, you know, and she really makes the worn ' en ' s activities click. She knows just which of us are in charge of each activity, and I think she knows the ' ' ' ' ' ■ ' ™ name of every girl m school. Since I ' ve been going to the Co-ordination Council meetings, I ' ve even gotten to know Dean Brown and Dr. Ricciardi. From the way the fellows always tremble in their boots when they get their cinch notices, I always thought Dean Brown was an ogre, but he ' s swell. He has the nicest way of explaining things in a slow, earnest voice that makes even me understand. I can ' t help feeling a bit afraid of Dr. Ricciardi, but maybe it ' s a good thing. He ' s not a bit austere at the Co-ordination Council meetings, though. From the number of conferences he attends, we know he ' s really keeping the school up-to-date. I always seem to he going to see Mr. Lamb, the registrar. He does everything, from signing requisitions to arranging details for the stage or --« Social Hall. But with all K dfl Hl duties, he never seems V flH K impatient or worried. IP ' r I B Someone else you should know is Miss Storr, who keeps our junior col- lege library one of the best. She ' s awfully nice, too. I guess I don ' t do o much as I thought 1 did. At any rate, we couldn ' t get along with- out these people. Ginny I