Santa Monica College - Spin Drift Yearbook (Santa Monica, CA)

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A I'S '2 iff 1939 Volume 9 Published by The Associated Students Santa Monica Junior College Copyright T939 BY THE ASSOCIATED STUDENTS SANTA MONICA JUNIOR COI.I.EC-E Margaret Conant, Editor CIycIe Weight, Photographer DEDICATION 9119 the Santa Monica lun- f existence, IN THIS YEAR l , ior College closes its 'First decade o proud of its past and confident that its future will be both successful and worthy. To those of the faculty who have been with the school since its founding, this issue of the Spin-Drift is dedicated with appreciation and gratitude. On the page of Progress depicting Santa Monica's greatness will be written the names of these pioneers of an outstanding institution. William F. Barnum Elmer C, Sandmeyer Cejudo Charles F. Phipps ' R. Coulson Henrietta R. William R. B. Osterholt Edwin Mary K. Carroll Mary K. Carroll Charles F. Phipps Elmer C. Sandmeyer Wm. F. Barnum Wm. R. Henrie Edwin B. Osterholt tta R. Cejudo R. Coulson 711 CONTENTS ADMINISTRATION C L-A S S E S S P O R T S ACTIVITIES C L U B S During thc past decade, few things have benefited Santa Monica more than thc brcakwater. which has made possible the yacht harbor. 'lr The new city hall of Santa Monica, erected by a people who are proud of their progressive city, is a structure ot beauty and dignity. 9 if The airplane, since its beginning, has been a symbol of man's progressive spirit, reaching ever into the future. Wings over Santa Monica typify one of the' city's largest industries aloft. Edifice of beauty, the recently finished Union Station joins the movement of progress in Los Angeles. 14dminiAtQ4tivn sri Q 'if S. 'r 2. a ., H 1, 5. E E5 1? 2 'Q w A U ff: i vi 1 I Executives WILLIAM F. BARNUM, principal of S t an a Monica junior College, works actively in his off- campus administrative office for the betterment of this institution. Although little known to the individual members of the student body the re- sults of his labors speak for him and he is a Pore- ciated as the unseen force behind the college He has been principal since the founding of the school and previously had worked for many years toward its establishment, serving after its founding as head of both the high school and the junior college. DR. RALPH H. BUSH, Santa Monica junior College's director for ten successful years, has long been interested in the principle of the iunior c ll ' ' ' o ege, developing several in various parts of the United States before he was asked to direct the institution at Santa Monica, His cheery smile set the pace for the Friend- ly school on the Pacific shore and his interest in all student activities was an example which many were glad to follow. DR. ELMER C. SANDMEYER for several e . y ars Dean of Men, became Director after Dr. Bush's resignation early this year Already immensel - Y popular with faculty and students, he proved to be capable and energetic. renewing contacts which had been severed when he left the sch l oo a few months ago to become Curricula Director for the Santa Monica City Schools. Above: William F. Barnum. Below. left to right: Ralph H. Bush, Elmer Sandmeyer. ggi gf ll 13 al S Hamlin of Edward T. Ruenitz Pearl l. MLIN, ever busy Dean ' ' the col- EHS Edwin R. Coulson MISS PEARL I. HA Women, has served in that capacity since lege moved to its present grounds. Her office is rely free of students with personal problems, rep- f'rent clubs and activities, parents children, and ra tives of dif e bout their discuss. resenta wishing to consult her a ith important matters to ' d she is, she al It members w or hurrle moment facu y Yet no matter how busy ways has time for a friendly greeting and a or two of pleasant conversation. EDWARD T. RUENITZ, newly-appointed De hl into the routine of the c ' he men s an ol- tu- of Men, fitted smoot y lege and rapidly became popular with t dents as their adviser and consultant on individual and school issues. He has guided the recently formed Associated Men Students' organization from his office in the back of the Men's Bungalow t interest in all matters of policy able assistance in and taken promp dent, giving the men I ing this group. and prece ' ' ork of deve op f Ac- the difficult w LSON, mighty little Dean O tainment an d WIN R COU s of enter He has ED . tivities, brought fresh idea ncement to his newly created office. 'nce the school was establish adviser a ed ncl adva he faculty si d Samojac , ' Coul- been on t ' rofessor an ' osition, Mr, as an English p man was needed for this p wit made him the logical ' k more when a son's alert mind and ready person to be chosen, and his first-year s wor than justified his appointment. Art alnd STANLEY D. R O L L I N , graduate, among other schools, of the Gran Chaumier juliens, Paris, spends spare moments painting the lovely pictures that hang in the library office, encourages all sorts of creative activity in his students in the Art department .... Art-majors work in the long, low room next to the auditorium in an atmosphere at once congenially alive and thoroughly busy, Painting, sculpturing, design- ing, whatever the student's interests or talents, are carefully guided by Mr. Rollin. The casual visitor or the intense artist is welcome whenever classes are not in session, and the instructor seems always willing to help with or discuss problems of an artistic nature. . . . Evan B. Bracket!-, B. Mus. Ed., MS.Ed., industrious maestro of the junior college, directs the choral sing- ing and the symphony orchestra, keeps every one in a good humor while he is at it .... Wade Thomas. A.B., A.M., youthful band leader, teaches the har- mony classes in addition to twirling the baton, divides the day between the high school and junior college music departments .... Of special interest this past par season have been Mr. Broc'kett's musical presenta- tions, the highly successful operetta th thoven festival and Feat Music ured in the Music De- ent is th tm e Browsing Room where m ' , e Bach-Be , Mr. Thomas' at football e, play NEW. work with the band games and rallies, Spin-Drift artist Cl'f Iew , i f Bur- , works diligentl ' eve - y in the r busy art room. uslc lovers masterpieces old and Wade Thomas, Evan H. Brockett Stanley D. Rollin. 15 Embryo stenographers study typing, shorthand. lohn Dixon Ethl COM RTMENT features four charm ing people on its roster, functions quietly, trains type- writer maulers, salesmen, and accountants, sponsored recently the highly successful spelling bee .... Ethel M. Thomas, Ph.B., M.S., heads the commercial depart- ment, teaches Typing, Stenography, Secretarial train- ing, smiles engagingly when you meet her on the cam- pus .... lncz Grnsfield, A.B., A.M., taught Social Institutions for the first time this year, keeps Typing classes going smoothly and rhythmically, spends her spare time gardening and reading the latest issue of Vogue .... Imported from Taft this year, lohn Dixon, A.B,, A.M., teaches Accounting, Business Law, and Economics, refrains from sighing when asked to explain this just once more, please, as a result is very popular with his students .... Dean of Men, Edward T. Ruenitx, B.S., M,S., tutors in Accounting and Salesmanship, heads the Commission, the Ophe- leos, wrestles competently with a staggering multi- tude of problems, both of his own and of other people. This department offers a two year course which will enable the student to enter the business world immediately, This secretarial training course includes typing and stenography. Classes which prepare for business administration and commercial studies at the universities are also given. Instructors here are interested in the social life of their pupils and the teachers of this department spon- sor the Commercial Club, the Pre-Legal Club, an Y.W.C.A. MERCE DEPA d the Commercial l i I , e M. Thomas Inez Grosfield, E. T. Ruenitz. , ora E, Tilron, D. r, Graham, R. R, Reukema, Eclwin R. Coulson, S. M. Hayden, En lish ENGLISH DEPARTMENT fosters creative activity in students, sets a good example by doing extraordin- ary things in private life. keeps Samojac and Spin-Drift going, college informed on current doings .... Spin- Drift adviser, Verne B. Brown, A.B., A.M., teaches English, wrote the book for an operetta, Gilbert and Sullivan style .... Edwin R. Two-gun Coulson, A.B., A.M., sends the journalism classes to the libraw after book larnin', reads proof with Mr. Brown on their soon-to-be-published textbook of English ,... Daniel F. Graham, A.B., A,M., drills in the rudiments of grammar in his English classes, specializes in quiet and efficient instructions .... Sheldon M. Hayden, A.B., A.M., dynamo of the school, develops our prom- ising Thespians, drops tips to Toastmasters, keeps busy with a radio program, all in addition to his Pub- lic Speaking classes .... Russell R. Reukema, A.B., A.M., Supreme Master of the Gentle Art of Test Giv- ing, teaches English with energy, originality, and pre- cision ,... Librarian Flora E. Tilton, A.B., B.L.S., combination of phenomenal memory and wonderful disposition, makes our library a thing to remember. The preliminary classes, English l and ll, review high school work and prepare for the advanced courses offered. There are many fields into which an English major may enter. The speech classes are al- ways well attended and active, The journalism work helps the student who wishes to be on the staff of the school paper or annual. Other English courses bring a valuable survey of literature for cultural and appre- ciative purposes. English students and the library are close associates. Mr, Hayden cogitates while peech class waits attentive- yerne B. Brown Fl i7 French St udents read French magazines for recreation, Mrs. Ceiudo Henrietta R. Ceiudo, Morford L. Rid dick, Hilda Penrose. W. R. Cope, E O. Toews, Betty S. Martin. LINGUISTS ALL, the Foreign Language faculty instructs. mixes social activities with class work, to the delight of all .... Anna R. Arocha, A,B., A.M., quiet con- trast to sister H. Cejudo, gently but firmly drills the elements of German into willing and unwilling heads. . . . Henrietta Ceiudo, A.B,, A.M., creates a whirl of activity wherever she goes, presides at sessions of Spanish classes, is distinguished as one of the faculty's charter members. , . . Walter R. Cope, A.B., flour- ishes a degree from Paris, teaches German at both the IC and the high school .... Ex-iournalist Betty S. Martin, A.B., A,M., often mistaken for a co-ed, brings a wealth of experience and a Phi Beta Kappa mind to the teaching of her French classes .... Hilda L. Penrose, A.B., A,M., little darling of the Spanish stu- dents, drifts quietly about the campus .... Tall, scholarly-looking Morford L. Riddick, A.B,, A.M., instructs students in French and Spanish, reminisces nostalgically about UCLA and track ,... Emil 0. Toews. A.B,, A.lVl., the singing school teacher, teaches German, loves to discourse on the history of languages, grows flowers in his backyard. After they have been well-grounded in fundamen- tals of grammar and construction, French, Spanish, and German classes are encouraged to see motion pictures filmed abroad and to attend gatherings of the differ- ent nationality groups in Santa Monica and Los An- geles. Four semester courses are offered in German and five each in both French and Spanish. I8 Foreign Languages n universities: , ege algebra, mathematics of f analytic geometry, diif ' a . W Franz, W. F. Warn Adams Mathematics SMALLEST OF ALL departments, Mathematics claims three competent and congenial instructors, tries to show students the part that mathematics has played in human progress and its relation to the other fields of knowledge, conducts prize competitions once a semester .... L. I. Adams, B.S., A.M., teaches Mathematics all day, spends his spare time figuring out new puzzles, probably counts sheep to get to sleep at night, devotes one noon period a week to ex- plaining the principle of the slide rule to physics, chemistry, and mathematics students .... Edward W. Franz, A.B., A.M., presides over both Math and Physics classes, gets technical with student physicists. keeps the board covered with little x's and y's, enter- tains by showing off the motion picture films of his recent trip abroad ..,. William F. Werner, A.B., M.S., A.M., Mathematics prof, a paragon of patience as he explains things to the un smiles sweetl mathematical minds y as he announces a test relaxation. , plays tennis for Some of the mathematics courses are offered as make-up subjects for high school work. Among these are high school algebra and geometry, and intermedi- ate algebra. The rest are the standard three-semester unit courses taught in all colleges a d trigonometry coll Would-be architects stud mance engineeri ' erential and ' nd engineerin ' integral calculus, g drawing. Mr. Adams uses gia r I A nt slide- ue to Il'tSffUCl advanced math students. Y ng drawing. er, L. I. i9 Sally H. Sand ,A Coaches I. K C MARY K. CARROLL, A.B A M tivities of the w ., . ., leads off omen's physical educati ranges for those very po ridin e spo etc., recently added ic e list .... Sally Hamilt exuberan r. siasm to her tennis r s classes. distinguushe Y'ieW2Sf he . lungle ., . ., eads the me' classes correl n s physical educati , ates the work of all the differen and teams, keeps up the SMIC f' Sanger W C ighting sp . rumpacker, B.S., Ed.M., ti rific, coaches basketball ' throu ' ny but ter , tennis and ' gh fine team swimmin s, has worked up a fine e among the men as a swell f BS c r putation ellow. . . sYouel, . ,, urrent hero of t . . Curti the campus, guided the football eam into co-championship th' SMIC and h' is last season, cover imself with glory, added ' school to his list of ' ed the girls of the admirers. ln both lv1en's and Women's Physical Education classes, stress is placed upon the so-called minor ac- tivities, those in which the student can participate long after graduation from college. For the men these include swimming, skiing, golf, and tennis. The wo- men enjoy riding, bowling, swimming, archery, tennis. fencing, dancing, and ice-skating. Play days and meets are scheduled f and students attend o ten each term, enthusiastically. meyer, Mary Carroll. Physical Ed ucation . ossman, Curtis Youel Sanger Crumpacker, Larry Horn the ac on classes ar pular outsid rts, bowling g, swimming, e-skating to th ' on Sandmeye A.B., brings ce and enthu ' , dancing, and spot ' s herself as the facultys wlywed .... james K lim Cass man, A.B A M h on tcoaches irit. . . g, brings Floyd I. Wilson, Russell L. Lewis, I. S Brode, H. L. Bauer. Life Sciences LARGEST OF ALL departments and rid f h , p e o t e school, the science faculty encourages field trips and o t 'd ' ' ' u si e activities, as well as regular class work. . . . Harry L. Bauer, B.S., AM., Ph.D., heads the science departm t ' en , teaches Bacteriology and Botany, makes hard things seem simple .... I. Stanley Brode, B.S., M.S,. shows the Zoology students just when and where to cut as they dissect from earthworm to shark. . . . White-coated Charles Daggs, A.B., A.M,, once Pomona's athlete supreme, now instructs in Chemis- try and heads the fancy-monickered Paracelsians. . . . Rus IL.L ' ' se ewls. B.S., M.S., abbreviated redhead, teaches Zoology, knows all about specimens . . . William S. Lockwood, A.B., A.M., doubles in Chem ' t is ry and Mathematics. leads the Travel Club .... SMjC's big-wind-and-earthquake man, W. R. B. Oster- holt, B.S., A.M., M.S., tells Geology and Geography classes about time and tide and what is boiling under the earth's crust .... Charles F. Phipps, B.S., M.S., Master mind of Physics, paces quietly about the cam- pus, instructs the would-be master minds ,... Floyd I. Wilson, B.S., A.M., the quiet, reserved gentleman in the white coat, lectures Botany, Zoology, and Anatomy. Wi work-rooms, the Science classes follow the same gen- eral program as do the universities of this state. Be- sides those that prepare for the university, several courses are offered to students who wish a general knowledge of the fields of Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany. th exceedingly well-equipped laboratories and With colored chalk and Zoology students gather specimens, then classify them. pointer, Dr, Bauer lectures graphically to Botany classes. v W? .lvl 2l Ph sical S Most photogenic of physics experiments is that of the spectroscope. den ts collect Geology stu rocks, then study them. ciences ZOOLOGY CLASSES take scalpel and scissors in hand, don rubber gloves and dissect everything from earthworms to spiny dogfishes, or sharks, as they are generally known. Most students seem to enjoy these intimate glimpses at the inside story of things. Anatomy classes are unaccountable groups of hu- man specimens. They cut up cats. Botany students are, as a rule, a less blood-thirsty bunch. Future horticulturists-they have loads of fun on their field trips,-are always alert for new speci- mens or promising Ferdinands. Bacteriology fascinates those jaycee-ites who love to put drops of water on pieces of glass and look at them under a microscope. Serious students of the stuff, most of them. The geologists of the school delight in asking odd questions about odd things which happened in odd periods. The quaternary ice age, for instance. Geography students are iust as bad, except that they are all wound up with tides, wind currents, and l of people who can under- Physics c a stand what it is all about. Chemistry is one of those subjects one is alway hearing about. On detours it is concerned with alge- bra, elements, and tangents. On the whole, scientists and science students are pretty nice people, when they get their minds off their work. solstices. ' I sses are ful s C. F. Phipps, W. . . S. Lockwood, C. D. Daggs. R B Osterholt, W F ller Pearl I. C. G. Bradford, W. D. u . ' Horn, Clive Warner, B. Hamlin. L. S. A. Bernard MOST QUIET and scholarly of all the departments, social science stresses the thought-provoking topics of both ancient and modern times. Teachers bring a wealth of material and knowledge to their class ses- sions, . . . Benjamin A. Bernard, A.B., A.M., ln- structor in Economics and Political Science, varies stimulating class discussions with lecturing, teaches embryo economists to think for themselves .... Clarence G. Bradford, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., teaches Phi- losophy and Social institutions, wears an eyeshade to protect his eyes, looks like a typical professor . . . William D. Fuller, Ph.B., A.M., Ph.D., professor of Psychology and Master of the Hound, lives up to his reputation as a mind dissector .... Track coach Lawrence S. Horn, A.B., A.M., proves his versatility by lecturing History and Social Institutions classes, is an avid student of the past . . . Stanford graduate Clive Warner, A.B., A.M., Ph.D., teaches History classes, brings ancient times to life again, discourses brilliantly on a number of subjects. The Social Institutions course of two semesters i required of all students at the college, its purpose be- ing to give a general view of social conditions and de- velopments since the beginning of history. Continua- tion of the study of history through this department emphasizes European and American annals. To fulfill another requirement, the student is given the choice between Philosophy and Psychology. Both of these courses endeavor to give the pupil a more complete ' of himself and his contemporaries. LI s nderstanding 'Social Science S tuclents make Economics s clipping theses for term pro iects. Maps and social science stu dents are practically synony mous. Ralph Wood A.M.5. President k Lloyd Snoo Publications Bette Park Records 24 Delores Kleven l A.W.S. Presiden Phil jones Arts Donald Paap Finance Charles Pinney Vice- President S EVERY STUDENT, upon payment of fees, becomes a member of the Associated Student Body and re- ceives an ASB card which entitles him to participate in student elections, attend student dances and social activities, receive the weekly edition of the school pa- per, the SalvlojaC, and other privileges. Each semester this organization elects a governing board, with candidates chosen from the student body as a whole, the only condition being that the president be a Delta class member. This board, or commission, as it is known, attends to matters which affect the student body as a whole. Work includes appropria- tion of funds to the various school organizations, sponsoring dances and assemblies, representing the school at outside functions, and generally advancing f Santa Monica junior College. the interests o Fall Eddie Schaefer Charles Pinney Ralph Wood ...... Delores Kleven .... Bette Park . . Don Paap ........ Lloyd Snoo Phil jones .... Eddie Shaefer President, Fall Semester k ...... CERS Spring O F F l . . Tom Shumaker President . . Vice-President . . . . Men's representative . Women's representative ' Records Bette Park . . Gayle Foltz Margie Crandall Eugen ie Hoffman Commissioner of . . ' e .. . Leonard Cordes Commissioner of Financ . Commissioner of Pub. . Commissioner of Arts Fa Delores Kleven . . Don Flowers cia e TH ody commissioners, from the very first of the term, are actively at work. A few days after registration, the Howdy Hop is held, which serves to introduce the new members to the rest of the student body and begin the semester in a social way. Other dances are sponsored from time to time. ranging from the penny hops to the big affairs of the season, the Alpha-Beta dance and the Graduation dance. Phonograph records of the latest popular tunes are played, and recently experiments with the Professor Quiz and the Man On the Street ideas have proved popular on the A.S.B.-sponsored noon broadcasts. One of the big events of the spring season is the May carnival. Booths are sponsored by the different clubs of the school and competition is great. Some clubs choose games and contestsg others serve refresh- ments. Supervising these activities is the Associated Stu- dent Body commission, functioning so quietly that its presence is almost forgotten. Santa Monica students elect a group which serves them, the school, and the community in a way of which all may be proud. E STUDENT b Spring Marge Crandall A.W.S. President Delores Kleven Publications Eugenie Hoffman Records Thomas Shumaker B President, Spring Semest U G ette Park er Vice-President I1 Gayle Foltz A.M.S. President Don Flowers Arts Leonard Cordes Finance S 25 lst row: Douglass Mattson, Keith Phillips. 2nd row: Gil DuMilieu, Wil- liam Corwin. 3rd row: Harry Oko- moto, Charles Pinney. PRIOR TO I938, the men students at Santa Monica junior Colle had no organization of their own. They were represent dent body commission by an officer k tive. ln the tall of th ilar to ge ed on the stu- nown as the Men's Representa- at year, the men decided to for ' the Associated Women Stude Dean of Men, as the' ' organ' ' m a society sim- nts, and with Mr. Ruenitz, the lr adviser, they made preparations for the new ization. A constitution was drawn up and the first election of officers was held. For their first project, the men worked for a bungalow, to be used for both study and relaxation. When the building was ready, the men's lockers were moved from the old Field House into these new quarters: tables, comfortable chairs and a radio were addedg and the Men's Bungalow soon became a popular place. h Since that time, the AMS has cooperated with the AWS and the ASB in promoting the interests of the Santa Monica student body, as well as carrying on activities designed solely for the men. Fan OFFICERS sprang Ralph Wood ..... ..... P resident .... ..... G ayle Foltz William Firetag ...... Vice-President .,... Douglas Mattson George Ienings ..... Secretary-Treasurer .... Keith Phillips Left: Ralph Wood, Fall Pr - dent. Right: Ca P . esi yle Foltz, Spring resident. THE WOMEN STUDENTS of Santa Monica have their own organization of which every girl enrolled is a member. They are controlled by four officers and a board. This group sponsors social affairs and assemblies for the women and includes on its board representatives of various activities of the women, ln the fall semester the officers and the board listed the following mem- bers: Delores Kleven, presidentg lean Fetherolf, vice-president, june Carpen- ter, secretary, Madelon Tillman, treasurer: Bette Park, ' ' records: Frances Tracy, Y.W.C.A.: jun dent loan fund, Vir ' ' C f C0l'T'lfTlI5SIOI'lCI' 0 e Ansbro, W.A.A.g Lillian East, stu- ginia Garnett, decorations: Louise johnson, refreshments, onstance Brown, programs, Betty Oldenburg, art: Eugenie Hoffmann, pub- licityg Betty Brooks, courtesy, Rebecca Harding, social welfare: lanith Gee, Alpha representative, Ellen Foltz, Beta representative, Marjorie Litton, Cam- ma representative, Elizabeth Hill, Delta representative. ln the spring semester, the following persons filled the respective posi- tions: Margie Crandall, Madelon Tillman, Dorothy Wallace, Marjorie Litton, Eugenie Hoffmann, Betty Lundin, Lelah Denning, Winifred Wick, Elizabeth Scougal, Pat Pattison, Elizabeth Woolam, Cecily Willis, Alpha Hakanson, Mary lane Cook, Betty York, Harriet Field, Marcia Wade, Georgia McLach- lan, and Beth Stirdivant. Marge Crandall Spring President Delores Kleven Fall President lst row: I. Fethcrolf, D. Wallace, M Tillman, M. Litton, Miss Hamlin. Znd row: B. Wollam, L. johnson, V. Car- nett, C. Willis, W. Wick, D. Kleven 3rd row: E. Scougall, G. McLaughlin, B. Lundin, B. Park, I. Carpenter, L. Denning. 4th raw: C. Brown, B. York, P. Patterson, B. Stirdivant, I. Ansbro, E. Hoffman. phele The distinguishing mark of an Opheleo is his navy-blue sweat- er with a circular grey and or- ange emblem. Seated: Shumaker, Schaefer, Pinney, Sokol, Olmon. Standing: McConnell, McNeil, Smith, Cordes, Foltz, Flowers. WELL INTO their second year of existence, the Opheleos, pioneer men's service club, proved by their activities that their group was essential to the life of Santa Monica junior College. These men serve the student body with but one purpose in mind-to be of service. They aid at student body functions, usher at graduations, and take charge of elections. Outstanding men, from the standpoint of previous interest and activity on the campus, are chosen to make up the membership of this body, and it is con- sidered a great honor to be able to wear the sweater and emblem of the Opheleo society. ln the fall semester the members were: Clauson Bleak, president: jack jarvis, vice-president: john Smith, secretary-treasurer, Bill Corwin, Gayle Foltz, Don Paap, Charles Pinney, Eddie Schaefer, Tom Shu- maker, Don Flowers, and Phil jones. ln the spring, these men served: Charles Pinney, president: Bill Corwin, vice-president: Don Paap, sec- retary-treasurer: Eddie Schaefer, Tom Shumaker, Don Flowers, Gayle Foltz, john Smith, Luther Olman, Louis Sokol, George McNiel, George jenings, and George McConnell. WITH THE motto, Earnestly endeavoring to ex- cel, Epsilons, women's service club, was organized in the fall of l938, and to it were elected those wom- en of the school who were outstanding from the point of service, activity and scholarship on the campus. The first group of girls established many important preced- ents and shaped the future policy of the organization. Epsilons usher at graduation exercises and assist at the more important student body functions, They are always ready to help any woman student of the school whenever they can possibly do so. This is a popular group of girls and they may be recognized on the cam- pus by their blue sweaters with the Creek letter E in orange on a gray background, Founder members of this club were Earlene Brook presidentg Delores Kleven, Winifred Wick, Betsy Gage, Bette Park, Lelah Denning, june Ansbro, Eda Schlatter, june Carpenter, Marguerite Mears, and Frances Tracy. The second semester, when the latter two girls were graduated, Dorothy Wallace, Beth Stirdivant, Eugenie Hoffman, and Ethel Wildes were elected to member- ships, with june Ansbro as president. Miss Pearl Ham- lin sponsors the group which is limited to fifteen women. E silons Epsilon sweaters are light blue with triangular orange and grey insig-1ies on the fronts. lst row: E. Schlatter, E. Brooks, I Ansbro, W. Wick. 2nd row: B. Park L. Denning, D. Kleven, E. Wildes 3rd row: B. Gage, 1. Carpenter, D Wallace, B. Sturdivant, J. Hoffman. tall ice S Off Eva Stin ton, Lee Wick Troger. THE INDISPENSABLE office force, source of ine formation and assistance, keeps Santa Monica junior College functioning smoothly, handles all the routine matters of enrollment, transfers and attendance, fi- nancial details and all the miscellaneous work of ad- ministration .... Quiet, friendly handler of finane cial affairs, Mrs. Irene Brown, hands back those wel- come science refunds at the end of the term, assists the registrar in more ways than one .... Smiling and blonde, former SMIC student Miss Eva Srinton has become invaluable and popular with faculty and students alike .... Miss Pearle Trauger, model of graciousness and consideration, enrolls prospective scholars, gives newcomers their first sample of the friendly SMJC spirit, old students an added shot occa- sionally ,... Mrs. Lee iWickl Troger, pleasant, efficient secretary to the director, another old grad, found to be always ready to help .... Miss Helen Wells, mainstay of the Music Bungalow and a jewel of an accompanist, plays the piano for music and girls' physical education classes .... Miss Grace Young, quiet, willing, chief library assistant, checks books in and out, proves valuable in library work. Irene Brown, Pearle Trauger -av ff ini gm , Q, 3 4 Q I 'f Q ' .f Q is ' Q J f, NW li- . AMF , x N 'NMN '-1 'FZ' X FV W L, as A C'l4AAe X F! 'Q - c 'S Y E . I . On- THE HIGHEST HONOR which Santa M College can bestow upon a student duation services his d nts ica junior at the gra honor stu e is to announce or her selection as one of the of the class. Few achieve this honor: last year five were chosen. Vera Bobsene, Florence Hoeg, William Kyle, Robert Sandmeyer, and Mie Utsuki were the honor students of the class of l'-938. There are four bases for qualification- scholarship, leadership, service, and character. A special committee from the faculty iudges ' s on these points, tive in the W.A.A.g A.W.S candidate b ene was ac .C.A. and .1 , b- Vera Bo s 'n the Y.W ' he opera, Ro Florence Hoeg I ' ' K le sang the lead In t ' of the Spin-Drift ' Mie the William y erf Sandmeyer was editor taff-member of the Samojac, and ' hest scholastic rating in and s Utsuki had the hug 938. haracter and worth, rec- class of l These were people of c qualities which Santa Monica is proud to ognize and honor. Hono Vera Bobsene Florence Hoeg Mie Utsuki tu dent William Kyle Robert Sandm eyer 19 S S Don Taylor George McNeil Betty Lundin lta jack larvis Fall President Bob Osgood Spring President DURING THE FALL, jack jarvis headed the Delta class which was graduated in February of l939. Under his chairmanship the class wound up its term successfully with a dance at the Deauville Beach Club on january 20. Helen Albaugh was secretary during this period, Bill Corwin served the men of the class as their representative at officers' discussions and Elizabeth Hill held down the same office for the women. This past semester the june Delta class set a good example for the rest of the school by being particularly active in student affairs. Under Bob Osgood the class sponsored numer- ous cake sales and parties. Don Taylor was an able vice-president. Betty Lundin was in charge of minutes, George McNeil of finances. and Mary McLean, as publicity chairman, kept the school well informed of the Delta doings. Soon after Easter vacation the Deltas had a theatre party at C-rauman's Chinese. In March they threw a party in the Women's Bungalow and later in the spring invaded the domains of the lvlen's Bungalow for another get-together. During the school carnival the class conducted a big booth. They concluded the semester with a graduation dinner dance in one of Holly- wood's popular night spots. ln the fall semester, as C-ammas, they were headed by Tom Shumaker, who was apparent- ly iust practicing up his presidential manner, for he was elected student body president at the end of that term. Bob Reeser was vice- president, Betty Lundin secretary ' Sokol handl d ' . and Louis e the publicity. lfi CSFS Albaugh, Helen Alexander, William Ando. Tetsu Arnold, Dorothy Betts, Edward Gardner Blasius, Mary Io D l l ' 3 9 Bolton, Dorothy Annie Brennan, Oliver George Brooks. Earlene Brown, Constance Ruth Bryant, jackson C. Burkhart, lacqueline Carpenter, june Cary, Alton Robert Chr istianson, Violet Christy, Lorraine Averill Chytraus, Helen Clair, Shirley Rosalie 35 Collins, jeanette Cooper, Kenneth Delias ' Davidson, Gwen Denning, Lelah Dishman, Robert Doll, Bonnie Doran, Thomas Du Milieu, Gilbert Dutton, Lucille Mary English, Robert Erickson, Charles Fetherolf, jean Flowers, Donald Foltz, Gayle Cecil 36 Cordes, Leonard Corwin, Will 39 iam Crandall, Margaret Cutshall , Deloise ,limi Gage, Maryann Betsy Garnett, Virginia Muriel Gardner, Newell j. Gardner, Ralph Gurenitz, julius Haddox, Gene Somers Haney, William Hartmann, Eleanora Hicks, Rose Marie Hoar, janice Margaret Hughes, Alice Virginia Hughes, Richard Z. ' D I i ' 3 9 Hustead, Proctor jarvis, john jensen, Theone johnson, Louise jones, Phillips Kari, john .1.4aal1..x :1Lm.7n1-.q....pf....,. .tw . 1 iuomsnl rnunnuu-1 x-auaauwuuunnniff 14 -nr -sn Maguire, Kenney, Franc es May Kiken, Shirley Dee Kleven, Delores Grace Kullin, Sarah Marie Kusnitz, Frances Leeds, Raymond Litsey, jean Carol f Litton, M arjorie Mary Lundin, Betty Mae McGowan, joe McLean, Ma ry Catherine McNeil, George W. I D e l t Cyril joseh p Mack, Helen Mann, Gaye Margaret Marinos, Mary D. Maruyana, Mitsuo M S iller, Do uglas Fulton 39 Mitchell, Lucille Montana, Charlotte Moor, Margaret Moran, Vincent A. Moschella, Dorothy I.Nason, Maybelle -asto D e l t a s ' 3 9 Niedermeier, Elaine Norman, Charles Olmon, Luther Osgood, Robert Paranicka, Emily Park, Bette 4 Patrick, Thomas Patterson, Barbara Ellen Pattison, Patricia Payne, Charles Edward Pearson, A rthur Eugene Peterson, William Otto 39 Phillips, Keith R. Pinney, Charles Plax, William Porter, Florence Pratt, loanne Marietta Pritchard, Frank Deltas '39 Pritchard, virginia Ruth ji Q3 , Raymond, Knight - Reese, Robert john Remington, Katherine M. Ritzer, Helen May Roe, Allyn Richard Rodgers, Harry Scott Rowell, Helen Ryan, jerry Patrick Sawyer, Ernest Walker 1 Schaefer, Eddie Charles Schlatter, Eda -u--' 40 lui Schryer, Dorothy Scott, Robert Paul Scougall, Selma jane Shively, Farnum M. Shumaker, Thomas Smeya, Margarette Smiley, Robert Wendell Smith, Rex Speede, Agnes M. Spurgin, Herb Andres Starnes, Shirley Louise Ste h p ens, Helen H. Dellas '39 Stumpf, Daniel joseph Stirdivant, Beth Taylor, Don P. Thomas , Bernice lrene Thomas, Cathryn Viola Trent, Mary Delorme ir, Alice Lorraine nan, Hugh Udell hn, Lincoln Carl 3?- l, jean l, Stanley ick, Lucy Park Watkins, Leonard E. White, Betty Randall Whitney, Robert Brooks Wilson, Frederick C., jr. Woodward, Ella Mae Woodruff, Peter DELTAS NOT HAVING PICTURES Tatsumi Ajisaka, Allen Andrews, Charles Henry Ashton, Carol Ruth Baron, Lee Arthur Baron, Adolph Bayer, julius Bell, Verne David Bellas, Robert Bernstein, Carl Frederic Bittke, Robert Mace Bloeser, Samuel Bloom, Stuart Brandel, Fred Hans Braun, Marion Frederick Brine- gar, jacques Brun, Don Randall Burke, David Eldreclge Burton. jerome Caplan, jack Catton, Bob Chiprin, Harold james Chyman, Marilyn Louise Conlee, Miriam Teresa Conlin, Carol Cramer, McCord Crandall, Ethel Dorine Crowder, jack Chalmers Culbreath, Robert Edward Davies, john joseph DeMuth, Dorothy jane Dunlap, Henry john Earl, Robert Samuel Erdman, joe Fisher, jack Flohri, Edward Goldstein, janet Louise Hanna, William Lewis Hodge. Ray Wesley Howbert, Gerald Moore jennings, Erwin Wilbert johnson, janice Eileen johnson, john K. Kean, Walter Krug, Mervin Willard La Fond, Hugh F. Leach, Richard jack Long, Cummings Samuel Lovett, Edward McGrath, Alfonso Romeo Machado, Helen Ardell Mack, Melvin Frances Margolin, Douglas W. Mattson, Betty Marie Mentzer, Victor Millar, Frances Billings Monroe, Lorette junius Mooney, Russell Clark Moore, Lenore Murdock, Ed- ward Herman Nett, Zoula Nunn, Robert O'Donnell. Robert Allen Ott, Don Herbert Paap, jack Perlee, Ross Warren Perram, Robert Pottle, Richard Eugene Putter, Bob Elson Reeser, Rita Alma Ricard, Harry Scott Rodgers, Sidney Rosen- blum, Wyman R. Sands, Addison Sawyer, Flossie Virginia Sawyer, Rue Anne Schoenfeld, Barbara jean Scott, Pauline Selvy, George Henry Sepulveda, Mabel Etsuko Shikami, Lewis R. Smith. Louis Sokol, Orville Henry Spaugh, George Ellis Spaulding, Patricia jane Steelsmith, Don Edward Swan, Edmund Thompson, Eugene Howard Tiller, Marguerite Travinkolf, Howard Tuman, Alice Gibson Wilker, Charles Wegelin, Cecily Reed Willis, A. Wilson, Richard E, Wolfe, john j. Wucst, Russell j. Young, Marvin Zeiler. Ist raw: Aoki, Prigge, Casteneau, McNeil F Barts, Blandford. 2nd ro Wood H y, ranz, Le w: Komai Brestl , offmann, Reed W Woodc k , ow, Bigger , allace, Mooney, Cavanaugh oc . 3rd row: Cook, Fukuda, Hamilton, Gervity, Cox, Davis, johnson, Hanssen, l-lerburger. 4th row: Wildes, White, Woodard, Nunn, Scott, Backer, Dona- hue, Okomoto, Langford, Neil. NO EXCEPTION to the record breaking class memberships in all of the school units, the Gamma class claimed 182 members during the spring semester, with Ken- ny Le Barts at the helm. Bill Cook served as Kenny's assistant in the capacity of vice-president. Madelon Tillman was in charge of records and finances, jack Har- lan was Athletic Representative, and james Hamilton handled the publicity. An aura of secrecy surrounded various class activities and little was divulged concern- ing them until they actually came to pass. Of their numerous cake and eclair sales there were no secrets and almost every week found the class taking over the side of campus life that has to do with food. One of the main features of the spring carnival was the Taxi Dance which this class sponsored. lt was successful even beyond their expectations. The lvlen's Bun- galow was the scene of one of their class affairs, and soon after Easter vacation the C-ammas held a theatre party at Warner Brothers' Hollywood theatre. ln the fall this class as Betas was captained by Bob Reed, with lack McFarland as vice-president, Virginia Vander Bie as secretary-treasurer, Kenny Le Barts as athletic representative, Don Philip as brawl-captain, and Harry Okamoto as yell leader. 82 Gammas 27 Be a FOUR HUNDRED and twenty-seven Betas were behind the brawlers when these battlers set out to do or die and leave their mark in school history. This class was one of the largest on record and also one of the most enthusiastic. lt backed all class activities with spirit and cooperation. Alpha Hakanson, diminutive president, was probably responsible for much of the enthusiasm. Bob Apt assisted her as vice-pres- ident, Ellen Scully was secretary, Mario Little Bucket Vasquez took charge ot fi- nances, and Al Franco directed brawl activities. The first semester saw very little activity in this class, since studies and adjust- ment to college life occupied Alpha time quite fully. After walking oft with brawl victories, they settled into the business of work. Spring, however, found them com- ing to life along with the rest of the world. Their welcoming of the new Alphas at the Alpha-Beta dance was a great success, They captured the annual inter-class track meet with 74 points, no other class finishing near them. First semester officers of the then Alpha class were Evan Maas, presidentg Charles Carter, vice-president:Alpha Hakanson, secretary-treasurer: and C captain. eorge jones, brawl lst row: H. Scavarda, A, Valdez, L. Potts, M. Cook, B. Keith, E. Anderson, A, Hakanson, Mr. Adams, M. Han- sen, C. Leggewie, M. Nelson. Znd row: 1. Preisman, A. Walker, R. Wright, 1. McLaughlin, D. Owen, I. Carpen- ter, P. Ford, P. Melgrim, T. johnson, E. Marshall. 3rd row: F. Rowe, M. Sturgis, l. Smith, C. McFadden, I. Surbridgeg H. Williams, V. Wales, B. Stebbins, C. Cav- anaugh, Smith, H. Moore. 4th raw: B. Hawley, M. Bier- man, G, Mac Neilage, E. Batters, F. Ohi, N. Nassur, E. Ayer, P. Cook, F, Cook, lckes, Peters. S lst row: M. VanAik, M. Braunstieri, D. Eraunstien, E. Froebel E. Dumford, V. Bloser, V. Endler, 1. Schartz. 2nd raw' A Srmalier, L. Mae, l. Delvlonte. B. Curd 1 W ford, B. Bradley j Bu B H , . elcome. D Black- , . mbagar. 3rd row . aggerty, L Godine 1 H 1 o. Buss, ifmoody, , , P. McBeth, D. McLaughlin, R. Morley, . udson. 4th row: 1. Coupei, H. Lehman, A. Fogelsonge, Hamilton, l. Bondurant. W. Braithwaite, I. Surbridge, Six hundred and twenty-four wideveyed Alphas, tresh from high school and green as grass, overflowed the lower-class ranks in the tall semester of '38 and un- der President Evan Maas first made their entrance into S.M.l.C. life. Sewing un- der Evan as vice-president was Charles Carter. Alpha l-lakanson was secretary-treas- urer, and George lones as Athletics Manager. The spring term saw 332 new Alphas sweeping in on a tide of green to further swell Corsair enrollment. lack C-eyer, former editor of the Hamilton High School paper, took over the reins of class government, ably assisted by Bob Savage, also of Hamilton, as vice-president. Handling of the minutes and finances was placed in Ellen FroebeI's hands, and that most important position in the Alpha scheme of things, the office of Brawl Captain. was filled by Eugene Howard. First event on the Alpha schedule was the Alpha-Beta Dance on February 24 at the Brentwood Country Club, when in traditional style the Betas served as hosts and welcomed the incoming Alphas to S.lvl.l.C, Alphas, Betas, everyone that was anyone was there, and the dance was acclaimed one of the best, most successful affairs in school history. Later in the year, the pea-greeners distinguished themselves by taking second place in the annual inter-class track meet and by snatching victory in the Alpha- Beta Brawl from under the noses of the upperclassmen to become the proud posses- sors of a silver trophy cup donated by Al Franco. D. 24 Al has 1.4 Alumni SANTA MONICA IUNIOR COLLEGE has an active alumni society which turns its energies to the advancement of this institution and sponsors social affairs to which old grads of the school are invited. The Association is governed by a couna cil of I3 members composed of the following: Executive Council Dr. Harry Massie '32, President Robert Miller '33, Vice- president Fred Salter '32, Executive Secretary Doree Nun- nemaker '37, Treasurer Ed Schaefer '39, Student President Dean E. R. Coulson, Faculty. Al Post '33, Frank Watson '3l, George Drake '31, Ted Henderson '32, Lillian Bergamo '38, Marion Kline '35, Stanley Buckley '38. Last june members of the Association were guests of the junior College at the annual Delta dance at the Brentwood Country Club. Again, in September, they were guests at the football game against the Whittier frosh. ln November, the Santa Monica alumni held a dance and housewarming in the new Men's Bun- galow. St. Patrick's day was celebrated on the campus with a dance and general get-together in the new women's gymnasium. Later in the sea- son, a semi-formal dance was held at a local country club. Above: Dr, Robert Massie, President. Below: Frederick Sal- ter, Executive Secretary. Executive committee members Marion Kline, Lil Bergamo, and Doree r pick and choose records ni party. Nunnemake for-alum- ff mm it 4 f,.u.gZ,,,g1i,Qfr.+?i r ,Af -v rw- .:. f- ' ,, M. ,M vw - ,K-A ., t ,., w 1 Q N ., iw nf' .. , ffxzfgfz ,355 'THQ 5 -E + , A GJ? '.gfQ.,2i I,. ,,. Q f .-ff21rr',,,f Q . m y . - 5 . if.,-R' -1 ,ffj ' f 5iF 'tgzxaaligivz k -, K , .,,,1,,L.,jli In uni IZQQV: .1 ug Aa X igxl ,9 ,. X Qwlagf W' nlielifif t - N ,wx-ff ma Q Q' ,Y ky mv' W - if u, Nt laletj 1 9 'IN Y 1 2: Q , - XXX Tj, 'K Men'sSporfs Yell-King Okomuto and assistants Bill Hockheimer and Bob Osgood. Song-leading Iovelies F drews, Boots And lace. rances An- rews, Georgina Wal- The Start... COM the dope, and surprising even their most ardent supporters, the '38 edition of Curt Youel's fighting Corsair gridders captured the Western Conference football crown, and in doing so put the first major champion- ship in Santa Monica's trophy case. Pre-season experts were unanimous in assign' ing the Orange and Grey pigskinners to the cellar spot, basing their predictions upon the fact that only three lettermen, 'quarter-back Saenz, half-back Chadwick, and tackle Smith were back. But after dropping the first game of the season, the Beach- boys came through with flying colors, winning eight remaining contests. The night of September 22 found Santa Ana hanging one on the local boys in the Don backyard by a score of Zl-O. ln the first period, Arnett took Ernie Saenz's punt, and streaked 95 yards along the sidelines for a touchdown. A sensational pass-catch climaxed a 68 yard drive for a score in the second quarter, and another pass in the third ended a 58 yard advance. ln the fourth quarter, the Corsairs drove 66 yards to the one yard line, only to have the gun stop a touchdown. The next two contests were non-conference games, the locals beating Whittier Frosh 20-O, and Oceanside l.C. l8-O. These victories featured the running and pass- ing of Ernie Saenz, and the end-play of Bob Rice, injured later in the year. On October 14, the local lads played and won their first conference game, de- feating Glendale 7-6 at the Municipal Stadium. Saenz sparked a first-quarter drive from the Vaquero 47, tossing a pass to halfback George jennings for the score, which big johnny Smith converted. But only shoestring tackles by Saenz and jennings saved PLETELY UPSETTINC Le it to right: Coach Youel Harry Okomoto Captain john Chadwick, halfback Ernie Saenz quarterback Dave Hengsteler, left tackle Th Left to right: Curt Straw, left endg George lenings, 'left halfg Mario Vasquez, quarterback: john Smith, right tackle, Jack Belasco, center. the s the fleet Bill Roguski and Allan loyce broke into the secondar repeatedly threatening, Glendale only scored once, and Rogusk The following week found the Corsairs tr' the second quarter, Saenz ran and 28, where he loo d the k' victory a y, Though i missed h' ' imming Bak ' passed th pe a touchd ickoff, el ' h is kick. ersfield 13-6. Midway e team from its own Zi to the Renega own pass to john Chadwick. On the second play aft usive Walter Condley broke away for 58 yards to tie the score. Bu alfway through the final quarter, following a pass interception, Saenz went ba to pass from the Bakersfield 32, found no receiver clear,'and rambled tackle to score. Saenz's 9 pass completions out of 20 at ln the next game, the Youelmen rout the Cubs never getting farth second quarte in e d er t ck through left tempts fe ed their bit er than th r, Saenz led the final atured the game. ter rivals, L.A.C.C., l2-O, with e Santa Monica 35 yard line. Starting the the Corsairs 80 yards to score on a pass to Chadwick. ln quarter, Captain Daigh of the Crimson faded to his own 20 to pass, when half the Iaysee forward wall rushed in, Dave Hengsteler knocking the ball from Daigh's outstretched hand and recovering on the fifteen. Six plays later Saenz rifled a pass to Curtis Straw over center for the score. Saenz was outstanding, completing lO of I2 passes, and gaining lO5 yards, three less than the L.A.C.C, team. The hundred or so Orange and Grey rooters that followed the team to Ventura saw the most exciting game in the history of either school as Santa Monica grabbed a 26-25 victory, The Pirates held a I2-7 lead going into the final period. Following Blair's fumble recovery, Saenz passed to Catton, and later to Chadwick f e Far Turn... Ist row: Brandel, lenings, Lagerlof, Bradley B Rinde, Saenz, Chadwick, I. Smith H Catton, Vasquez, Crawford Murphy, Lev Hut , elasco, , engstel . Znd ' y, Boyle, S chinson, tk er, Straw, row. Coodwine, Blair, tevenson, Fieth, Wold, Angus, lacobs, Shively, Kelly. 3rd row: Kemp, Bit- e, Earl, Flanagan, Hughes, Rothenberg, Wakamaten, Weisner, Miller, Peckham, Williams. 53 Saenz leads ' unterference around left end for Goodwin. O The wand-up...c0-champs! points. But Ventura came roaring back with touchdown thrusts on 61 yard and 30 yard pass plays to go out in front 25-20 with less than two minutes to go. Then Saelnz led the Corsairs 70 yards to the winning tally, passing with uncanny accur- acy and mixing his plays in brilliant fashion, the points coming on a bullet-pass to end Blair. Saenz's 15 completions in 30 attempts looked very good. With four straight conference wins to their credit, Coach Youel's boys clinched a tie with Pasadena for the title by a 26-O win over a weak Long Beach eleven, On the fourth play Saenz rambled 45 yards for a touchdown, and in the next period passed to Chadwick for another score. Stocky Mario Vasquez guided the Corsairs Sl yards to the third tally, and in the last quarter Saenz scored from the eight. The ninth and last game saw the team travel to Pomona where they hung an 18-I4 defeat on the Raiders, the points coming on two touchdown passes from Ernie Saenz to newly-elected Captain john Chadwick, and a five yard smash by Ernie. Pomona's Gray passed for one tally and sprinted 35 yards to another. Dave Hengsteler, tackle, Quentin Rinde, guard, and that great quarter-back. Ernie Saenz, were picked all-Western Conference, and end Curtis Straw made the second team, Saenz also made the all-Southern California jaysee eleven, with Rinde and Hengsteler as alternates. For his fine coaching job, Curtis Youel was chosen the outstanding mentor in the conference, and his work in guiding the team throughout l938 will not soon be forgotten, 'fe ' ,A 'Q .AMN .,,,,..,. .891-H.. e- ' is, ,ef w ' W' 5 . .,.'5':S' S' . ..,., ,.,. I , ' - I., 1, W. Left to right: lack Catton, full-backg L left guard: Roland La ' I f ovell Williams gerlof, right end: Stuart Brandel e t half. O 56 Left to right: Coach Crumpackerp Coach YoueIglCharIes Payne, co-captain, forward, Vic Millar, co-captain, :en- ter: Charles Pinney, guard. WHEN THE COMPARATIVELY inexperienced footballers brought home the bacon last year, jayseeites predicted great things for the local basketballers, point- ing out the fact that Coach Sanger Crumpacker had five lettermen, Payne, Pinney, Millar, Tuman, and james from the '38 quintet. They forgot that the Corsairs were facing schools whose student bodies permitted much bigger and classier squads. So it is that Santa Monica's three wins and seven losses give the casaba-men a good record for the year. At the conclusion of the season, Chuck Pinney was chosen all-Conference guard, but every player held up the high morale of the team through- out the campaign. Santa Monica-27, L.A.C.C.-50 . . . Early in the game, Richy james' two free throws put the Corsairs in front 8-7, but the Cubs led 16-10 at the half. City College increased the score to 35-26, and then Garland and Steward ran wild to help the Crimson ring up 15 points. Steward made 19 markers, Garland 9, and Corsair Vic Millar, 7. Santa Monica-28, Glendale-47 , . . The Vaqueros grabbed an early lead and were never headed as Santa Monica made only three baskets in the first half, the score then being 26-12. The Beachboys rallied, but couldn't cope with Glen- dale reserves. invaders Bell and Nolan sank nine points apiece, and james five for the home team. Santa Monica-24, Long Beach-30 . . . Fighting all the way, a rejuvenated Corsair team gave the league-leading Vikings a big scare, only succumbing to a last- minute rally. Behind 11-10 at half-time, the Corsairs forged in front 15-13, but opsters O S 'r I' S Isl row: Walker, Tu Wells, Payne. 2 Millar, M man, Weiner, Pinney nd raw: Crumpacker cDonald, Levy, Thom , Reeser, , james pson, Y , Phillips, oucl. 57 O .Hoo sters Long Beach rang up nine quick points to pull away. Viking Moffit was high man .with 11 markers, and Millar put in 8 for the locals. Santa Monica-39, Ventura-29 . . . ln taking their first game, the Beach- boys had things much their own way, leading halfway 21-12. A Pirate rally made it 21-16, but Santa Monica was going away at the finish. james copped scoring hon- ors with 14 points. Santa Monica-44, Ventura-43 . . . james' last-minute basket gave the Corsairs a second win over the Pirates. Behind 38-25 early in the second half, the Venturans pulled themselves into the lead 43-42. Then james made his basket. Santa Monica-25, Compton-40 . . . Despite playing the strong Tartars even during the game, the Corsair quintet lost out in the final five minutes, Santa Monica-21, L.A.C.C.-45 . , . Although behind by only 20-16 at half-time, the local five went to pieces afterwards and was soundly beaten. Cub Garland put in 16 points, local pivot-man Millar, 13 markers. Santa Monica--35, Glendale-43 . . . A rally gave Glendale the game after Santa Monica had been ahead 35-34. Lanky jim Cossman made 11 points for S.M. j.C. Santa Monica-26, Compton-43 . . . Sensational Vic Townsend put in 22 points in leading his team-mates to a coasting victory on the Tartar hard-wood. Santa Monica-35, Long Beach-31 . . . Finally hitting their stride, the Cor- sairs upset the Vikes to finish the season in fine style, With jack Hatfield putting in 10 of the first 11 points, Santa Monica clearly out-played the visitors, and led 16-8 at the half. Hatfield's 12 points took scoring honors. Howard Tuman, forwardg Richie james, guard: jack Hat field, forward: jim Cossman, forward: Leonard Koren guard. Coach Horn lst row: Wilcox Ge Cook, Rya , yer, jenings, n, Howard Com Jones Wal , bs. Saymore, , es. 2nd row: Horn, Ham- iiton, Hardy, Krug, Smith, Palmer- shine, Alterman, Cooper, Ralph. 3rd row: Pickarts, Smiley, Wright, Finch, Le Barts, Brandel, Earl, Kemp. Living up to the reputation of past Santa Monica cin squads, the i939 band of Corsair spikesters pre ber of outstanding men in iayse of the current de sented a nu ' e competiti season ther cluding th I' S I' m. on. At the e were six ree school Henr openi letterme -record h y Earl, wh l '18 n on hand, in- olders The o set school 938 with . latter trio were standards in the 440 and 880 in times of Sl.l and 2:OO.4 respectively, Bill Cook. who toured the two miles in lO:l3.6, and had been timed in 9:57 in taking second in the Western Conference, and Kenny Le Barts, with a 4135.5 mile on the books, and one of 4130.8 in nabbing the runner-up spot in the '38 Conference meet. The other lettermen were two-miler jerry Ryan, fifth place in the conference, high-jumper Bob Smiley, with 6 ft. to his credit, and a tie f hurdler jack H f a best mark o or fourth in the conference, arlan, and pole-vaulter Stu Brandel, who cleared I2 ft. 6 in. in l938. Newcomers who boosted the squad immeasurably were Bob Pickarts, from Fairfax Hi, the fastest white high school sprinter in Los Angeles, with best l i Kenneth LeBart marks of 9.9 and 22 flatg jack Geyer, an outstanding hurdler from Hamilton High: Norris Hamilton, and Don Kemp, shot- putters: George Howe, discus man, broad-iumper and hurdler: Phil Howard, half-milerg Earl Coomb Samors, sprinter. A practice meet found the Hornmen soundly walloped by the S.C. Frosh 94-28 b t ' . u everyone was in poor shape. At the Oxy Relays, the mile relay team received medals for their third place in the novice event, beating out Pasadena j.C. The Corsairs were hosts to the Long Beach squad in the first conference fracas, and ended up with an impressive 82V2-48 V2 victory. Pickarts won the hundred in 10 flat, and was second in the furlong. Geyer took the low hurdles in 24.5. only a tenth off the school record, and finished second to Harlan in a 15.5 second high hurdle race. These were the outstanding Orange and Grey marks of the day. The following week found a complete reversal of form by the local spikesters as they were trounced by Glendale, 86-45. Three Vaqueros who scored 33 points among them proved the undoing of Santa Monica, Thomas was a triple winner, taking the highs in 15.1, the lows in 24.3, and the 220 in 21.7, all excellent times. Nolan won the 880 and mile, and Bart won the broad jump, and placed second in the high jump, For San- ta Monica, Pickarts ran a 10 flat century, and was second in the furlong, while jack Geyer took third in the lows, and tak- ing his first crack at the 440, ran a nice 51.3. The Corsairs were hot for the L.A.C.C. meet and only lost to their rivals 78-53 on the Cub track. Pickarts took the 100 in 9.9, and was iust beaten in the 220, while Geyer nabbed both hurdle races and a second in the broad jump. Cook and Le Barts improved with their fastest two mile and mile of the year, respectively. Hamilton put the shot 43' 11V4 , Krug won the javelin, and Kemp the discus, while 5, half-milerg and jerry s, Mile Bob Pickarts, Sprints Stuart Brandel, Pole-Vault We .-Z, Ralph George, lavelin George jenings, Hurdles 61 Bob Smiley took second with a 6' high jump, and Brandel did likewise with a l2' 3 pole vault. Gabe Cazares of L.A, tourecl the mile in 4127.7 and the two mile in 9:45.9, and Mel Barry ran the half in l:57.l for meet records, and the Cub relay team set up a new standard of 3 :26.6s. ' lled to Compton for a The Corsairs next trave meet with the Tartars and Riverside which Comp- ton won with 96 points. followed by Santa Monica with 38, and Riverside with 28. Pickarts placed second in the lOO and third in the 220, Geyer ran a blazing 49.8 quarter to nab third, Cook ran the t o-mile, Le Barts was second in the mile, running ' ' h hurdles. W about 4:3l, and Howe placed in the hug discus, and broad jump. Walter Krug, lavelin Phil Howard, Half-Mile the next team to face the Hornmen, Ventura was losing out to superior Corsair manpower, 98-33. hes, running his Pickarts again captured the das h clred, and his fastest 220 of usual i0 second un L Barts broke his own the year, 2l .8s. Kenny e school record in the mile, traveling the four laps in of jack Geyer, George len- 4:34.5s. ln the absence ings nabbed the low hurdles in 25.1, and was sec- ond in the highs. Hamilton took the shot with a put of 43' 9V2n, Kemp followed with a 43' 5 heave, his best of the year, and Kenny Cooper com- ' ' V For the Pirates, pleted the sweep with 42 2 2 Prentice ran an outstanding race in the 440, being clocked in 49.85. Hanan and Palmershein take the hurdles . . . Practice . . . Stu Brandel goes over the high bar , . . Pickarts wins a sprint . . . More practice . . . And still more . . . Krug poises the iavelin. 62 Spikesters As the sports section is going to press before the Western Conference Meet, the results of that an- nual cinder-fest are not available. However, pre- liminary dope sheets give the Corsair tracksters a fourth place, behind Compton, Pasadena, and L.A. C,C. Point-winners for Santa Monica are expected to be Bob Pickarts in the sprints, lack Geyer in the quarter and low hurdles, Kenny Le Barts in the mile, Bill Cook in the two mile, Bob Smiley in the high iump, Norris Hamilton and Don Kemp in the shot, either Kemp or George Howe in the discus, and Krug in the javelin, with the mile relay team com- ing in for a fourth. Spikesiers Bob Smiley, High jump George Howe, Discus, Broad- lump Bill Cook, Two-Mile Norris Hamilton, Shot-Put, Discus Don Kemp, Shot-Put, Discus lack Geyer, Hurdles, Relay Henry Earl, Half-Mile J as ' ic V, I, V W-I :ill s :nf f M 1, ,,,... ,Or - ,yr M? 'IJ 913, rf: ,. Us ,. .,,.. , , . M 74 3,5 ,QT all l if xg 'J'k K! el I T. V C r ouch Youel Iohnny Smith, Catche Dick Luke, Short-stop Dave Bliss, P lack Hatfield Curt Straw, itcher , Pitcher Outfield O I' S 6 With eight lettermen supposedly returning from the '38 nine, and twenty-eight additional hopefuls out for the squad, Coach Curtis Youel was looking forward to a fair baseball season, if he could dig up a man who could pitch consistent ball. Youel was unable to find that man and so the i939 horsehiders have enjoyed little success up until the time this story was written. This was due to the fact that not only were the Western Confer- ence teams of a high calibre, but also that a scant five of the expected eight monogram- wearers showed up. The faithful quintet was composed of Dick Luke, second sacker: john- ny Smith, catcher: Gene Haddock, outfielder, and pitchers lack Hatfield and Doug Miller. After an uneventful practice siege, during which they showed occasional flashes of bat- ting power, the Corsairs opened the season by dropping a heartbreaker to the Los Angeles City College nine, 9-8. Behind 7-2 in the eighth inning, the local lads scored six runs to take the lead 8-7, only to have the Cubs come back in the ninth and clinch the ball-game. The following week found the Youelmen pounding out'an 8-2 victory over Long Beach as Doug Miller pitched a six-hit ball game and Mario Vasquez and Bliss boomed home runs. Fifteen hits by the Corsairs in conferenc ' sured the first e win of the year. lack Catton, Outfield i e r Following this initial win, the Corsair nine struck a losing streak that carried them through four games without a victory up to the time this was written. The first game was lost to Bakersfield, 9-l. Then in quick succession the Youelmen dropped contests to Glendale I7-2, getting only four hits while the Vaqueros were pounding out twelve, to the powerful Compton Tartar nine, l3- 33 and lastly to Ventura's Pirates l2A5. The only bright spot on the schedule came when Santa Monica defeated the Fullerton Hornets, un- defeated in the Eastern C f on erence, by a score of 4-2. Dick Dillon, Corsair left-fielder, was the shin- ing light of the ball-game, driving in two runs with a hard double in the third inning, and then scoring on Melgrim's two-bagger. This victory bolstered the Corsair spirit greatly, and local fans can expect improvement in the league games to come, As mentioned before, the Santa Monicans have the power, and with a little help on the mound and on the defense can change their standing in the conference as the season progresses. Ist row: Luke, Bliss, Williams, Hatfield, Catton, Mellgrim, Vasquez. Znd row: Dillon, Pavich, Straw, Raymond, Cossman, 1. Smith, Fields, E. Smith. Lovell Williams, Mario Vasquez Pat Meigrim, Thir azvlv'- t' ii 65 Outtield , Third base d base lst row: Petitt, Barnes, Seager, Crowthers, Reese. 2nd raw: Crumpacker, Weiner, Dunn, Bachellis, Apt. WITH THE reputation of past Santa Monica tennis teams to uphold, som twenty racqueteer prospects made themselves known to Coach Crumpacke at the start of the current season. Returning lettermen were Bob Reese and Walt Dunne. After several rounds of ladder play, singles and doubles represen- tatives were picked with jerry Crowthers in the number one singles spot, fol- lowed by Barnes, Reese, and Seager. The first doubles men were Bachelis and Dunn, the second team, Pettit and Apt, ln a practice opener, the local netmen romped through Loyola, 23-O, and showed good promise for the year. Keeping up this mid-season form, the Corsairs next downed a highly-rated Pepperdine squad, winning the only three matches that could be played before darkness. The following week found the Orange and Grey men acting as hosts to a travelling Phoenix 1.C. team, and then treating their guests to a SV2-Z V2 defeat, as Crowthers and Reese continued to remain in the unbeaten class. Misfortune struck the racquet-men in the conference opener with Glen- dale as the powerful Vaqueros walked away with a I4-9 triumph. The only bright spot in the day's matches was the continuance of their winning ways by Crowther and Reese, the latter having been elected captain the week bee fore. In the second league contest. the home team trimmed an invading Ven- tura outfit, l7-6, with Crowthers and Reese keeping their season's record minus defeats. lack Barnes winning third singles, and Bachelis and Dunne cleaning up in the first doubles. 2 I' Rac ueteers J Halbeck, Webster , Beebe, Cossman, V Neilage, Ducca. Divot-Di 999 THOUGH HANDICAPPED by the loss of Nick Petropolo outsta d' junior College golfer for the past two years a d and Collis, the Santa M , n Ing . n the Roundy brothers, john onica Golf Team, under the guiding eye of Coach jim Cossman, gained more than an even break in the m finished third in the South ' h. . atches played in '39 ern California ja md the winning L and ysee tournament at Pomona be- ong Beach squad and the second place GI turning lettermen were Lloyd S the t endale team. Re nook and jack Vandevere: other men out for eam were Roy Beebe, number one man at Hollywood High, Sam Duca, Frank Halbeck, George McNeilage, Bob Miljan, Ed Ai-ken, and Marvin Bier- men. The winner of the annual Corsair golf tournament was jack Vandevere, with an aggregate score of 323, followed by Ray Beebe, 327, and Lloyd Snook, 346. ln the initial competition of the year, the local divot-diggers nosed out Santa Ana, 6V2'SV2, as Snook proved to be the margin of victory. Every Orange and Grey man halved his match except Snook, who turned in a 2-l triumph. Meeting Long Beach at Brentwood, Coach Cossman's charges dropped a 3-2 decision to the powerful Vikings, and also lost the return match, 3Vz-l Vz, as Beebe took the only Corsair match. Then three victories were chalked up in quick succession, Fullerton falling 5-O, Pomona, 5-O, and Loyola, 5-0. Though dropping from first to third place among metropolitan jaysees, the Corsair golfers came through in fine style throughout the year. andervere. Mac- l'S arri 68 T. Wright, l. Ryan, E. Nall, B. Cook, B. Finch, V. Wales. WITH THREE LETTERMEN expected to return for their last year of com petition, Coach Larry Horn's cross-country runners looked forward to a possi- ble defense of the Southern California iunior college cross-country title which had been taken by Santa Monica for two consecutive years, 1937 and 1938. The three monogram wearers were jerry Ryan, fifth in the western conference two-mile in '38, Bill Cook, second in the same race with an unofficial time of 9:57, and Kenny Le Barts, second in the conference mile and school record holder. This trio was chopped to a duo when Le Barts was declared ineligible, but the signing up of several high school satellites was counted upon to keep up the team strength. The first meet was a practice encounter with the U.C.L.A. Frosh in which the local harriers looked very good in dropping a close 29-26 decision, New- comers to the local squad turned in the best performances, Trev Wright tak- ing a thrilling second behind Barnes of the Bruins, Bill Finch nabbing third, and john Harris fourth, while veterans Cook and Ryan were eight and ten re- spectively. ln the initial conference meet, the Corsairs were surprised by a powerful Glendale team 15-48, as the Vaqueros took the first five places. with Wright sixth, Vic Wales ninth, Ryan tenth, Cook eleventh, and Harris twelfth for the Hornmen. The L.A.C.C. encounter, to be held between halves of the football game, was called off due to the crowd's overlapping the trac-k, but the Corsairs came back with a 17-29 win over Long Beach, taking first. second and fourth. ln the conference meet, won by Glendale with five men in the first eight, Finch placed seventh, Wright 22nd, Cook 25th, Wales 26th, and Ryan 27th, these men giving the Orange and Grey the fourth spot among ten schools competing. S I' S Coach Youel instructs the Gym Club . . . Bob Reed performs on the horizontal . . . Okomoto shows off on the side-horse . . . Charles Erick- son, free-throw champion, receives his award from Coach Crurnpackcr . . . Fencers . . . Swimming Club starts for the beach: left to right Coach Crumpackar, Stamlaach, Williams, Aiken, Bouchard, Corcoran, Surbridge, Patterson, Iverson, Proudfoot, Bjorkland, Porter, Petrill, Hunt, Rubin, Cram, Kerr, Newbrow, Uglow. INTRAMURAL TEAMS play a big part in the athletic activities of Santa Monica each semester. Under the heading of intramural athletics come the gym club, swimming club, annual boxing tourna- ment, and other all-school activities. The gym club, hampered by lack of members, had a fair season so far, and expected to place a few men in the Conference Gym Meet held at L.A. C.C. May lO. Only two opponents were met in dual competition this year. Coach Cossmarfs charges put up a hard fight against Occidental, but lost out to the Tigers because ot lack ot team strength. ln the City College encounter, the same situation prevailed, the Corsairs dropping a HO-i7 decision. Outstanding members of the club, besides Captain Dick Godber are Bob Dishman, Harry Okomoto, Bob Reed, and Kenneth Burr. lntram The swimming club, this year under the leader- ship of President Ray Uglow, annually stages the Santa Monica junior College salt water carnival. This spring found the meet scheduled for May 20, with most Southern California universities, col- leges, and junior colleges sending athletes to com- pete. Corsair sluggers found opportunity to exhibit their prowess in the Boxing Club, of which organ- ization jack Surbridge was elected President tor the summer '39 semester. The big affair of the club is their sponsorship of the annual laysee boxing tour- nament. This year's winners in the various divi- sions were lack Atwell in the l85 Pound division: George jones in the l75'sg Bob Douglas, l6O: Al Peggs, l501 Ray Howbert, l403 Henry Aramaki, 1303 and Richard Stuher, l20. ural Blond Vic Wales about to throw a right to Bill Scott . . . Left to right, Aramaki defeating opponent in semi-final of the l3O's . . . Smiling Vondell Darr with ribbon for sitting champ Atwill, and Prexy Tommy Shumaker announcing presentation . . . Henken and Peggs again: the white space between, referee Cossman . . . Left, lack Surbridge, right, Slapsy Iacksy Atwill, the third man, referee Youel . . . Norm Henken, back fo lens, and AI Peggs, facing front, while the crowd roars . . . Giving the boys the gong is Coach Crompacker, while Eddie Schaefer looks at something, or somebody . . . Look at the Birdie -candid cameras click at fights. O ITI W.A.A. Sadie Hawkins party was one of the most talked- of events of the spring se- mester. lst row: I. Litsey, D. Wallace, I. Ansbro, L. Denning, V. Ferguson, A. Valdez, 2nd row: Mrs. Sandmeyer, B, Lundin, N. Livingston, V, Christian- son, Miss Carroll. 3rd vow: E. Wood- ard, 1, Carpenter, L. Potts, B. Evans, B. Keith. AA ORGANIZED in l929 with the purpose of increas- ing interest in athletics, upholding the highest ideals of good sportsmanship, promoting the finest friend- ship among the members, and encouraging a spirit of real service to the college, the Woman's Athletic Association, with a charter membership of only 25 women has in the last decade swelled its group to lOO active members in l939. The only requirement for membership is that the member participate in an ex- tra-curricular sport and a regular gym class and re- ceive a passing grade in both. Main events on the women's sports calendar during the winter '38 semester were the A.W.S. and W,A.A. Conference at the Vista Del Arroyo Hotel, Pasadena, for the members of the board, and an inter-college badminton playday held at S.M.j.C. with I2 junior colleges participating. ln the Spring '39 semester the Sadie Hawkins Party headlined all other sports events, sponsored by the W.A.A. Introducing a new idea in playdays S.M.l.C. attended a tri-school mixed badminton tournament at Fullerton in April. Fall june Ansbro .. Evelyn Nelson . Lelah Denning . Dorothy Wallace OFFICERS . ..., President . . . . . . ... Vice-President . . . . . Recording Secretary . . . Secretary-Treasurer Spring . Lelah Denning Virginia Ferguson . . . Mary Trent . . Addie Valdez Fenc ing is one of th SANTA unior College has an unique system of presenting its physical education for wo- men. This method, combining activities pursued both on and off the campus for school credit, was necessitated at first by the small size of the cam- pus, but it has been tried by other schools and found acceptable as a modern method of instruc tion. Women may take certain subjects, such as arch- ery and tennis, during regular school hours, or they may elect such outside activities as ice-skating and horseback riding, and receive equal credit, These same subjects are also good for W.A.A, credits and awards. TENNIS is one of the most popular of the sports offered at the iunior college. Besides instruction in the basic principles of form and technique, tourna- ments are held which give advanced players a chance to compete for honors. Each semester, the girls have one tournament of their own, for singles and doubles, and one in conjunction with the boys, the keenly contested mixed doubles tourney. Top- ranking players are sent to various playdays to rep- resent the school. Tennis teas are held at which some noted tennis player or authority meets and talks with the students. Outstanding this past year have been june Car- penter, Santa Monica's number l player, Pat Steel- smith, Ethel Wildes, lane Donahue, Lucy Warrick, and Virginia Ferguson. ' MONICA 1 Dorothy McKinney - Tennis Managers - Anna Fogelsong Girls learn swimming from Adie Bayer in the pool of the Deauville Beach Club. e de- partment's newest and most popular a ' ' ' Ctlvltles. Top: Interest in t titi ennis comp on, both intramural and in ter-school, is keen Midd Queen-of the ca Park 9- 4 Ie, BADMINTON has been growing in approval this - - mpus Bette past year and many women are ardent fans of the quets 'fgestjrecgjftgf'nfggkkfx sport. just as in tennis circles, badminton tourna- janet Hanna sits down to mark ments are held, and one of the big events of the he' a'che'V m'e'C 'd' last semester was the highly successful tournament sponsored by Santa Monica junior College. It was the first of its kind among the junior colleges of southern California and representatives from many schools attended. Violet Christianson, as badmin- ton manager, was responsible for the smooth run- ning affair. Lucy Warrick is top-ranking player at the junior college with june Carpenter, Winifred Wick, and Marjorie Furnivall close behind. Violet Christiansen - Managers - Dorothy Wallace ARCHERY finds well attended classes, with stu- 1, dents ranging from mere beginners to expert arch- ers. Instruction is given according to the needs of the individual. This sport is represented at play- days by Rosetta johnson and Pat Steelsmith. FOLK DANCING classes enjoy learning the old- fashioned dances of the people of other nations, as well as early American folk dances. The trend of modern society to resurrect this old form of amuse- ment has been felt at Santa Monica. Betty Lundin - Manager NATURAL DANCING, recently organized, has found favor with those students who wish to con- tinue their studies of the terpsichorean art, but al- most equally with those women who wish but a small idea of it for their own pleasure. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, newest of the classes offered by this department, endeavors to help girls realize their own possibilities for develop- ment of character and personality. Talks and round table discussions are held on such subjects as cour- tesy, proper dress, poise, health, and make-up. An interesting feature was the motion picture film showing the various members of the class how they looked to other people. SPORTS classes provide the teams of volleyball, basketball, baseball and hockey players which par- ticipate for Santa Monica in the large inter-s playdays which are held t chool wo or three times a se- Top: Personal development classes offer opportunities to improve posture, make-up, hair- dressing. Middle: Sports classes include volleyball and basketball as well as baseball. Bottom: Miss Carroll teaches German. English, Spanish and other na- tive folk dances. roups, mester. Versatile athletes are found in these g as many of the girls are able to play more than one game well. Exceedingly popular are the activities which take place off the campus. ICE-SKATING sends many girls to the rink one afternoon a week after school. Instruction is given to those desiring it while the others spend a pleas- urable afternoon skating round and round to the strains of Viennese waltzer. lune Carpenter - Manager SWIMMING at the Deauville beach club pool is another afternoon sport. These girls represent San- ta Monica in the occasional playdays which call for swimmers and divers, in contest or in exhibition. Betty Evans - Manager RIDING gathers a goodly number of girls to the Leo Dupee stables each Monday night, where they learn to ride both Western and English styles, and to ride in groups. Their well-attended horse shows are given once a semester when motion pictures are taken and shown to the school. joyce Lindsay - Manager SOCIAL DANCING enrolls those women and men of the school, who wish to learn to dance, or to learn new steps. Teachers from a local dancing academy give expert instruction. GOLFERS meet and play together on a nearby links, receiving tutelage and coaching from a pro- fessional player, Although a small group, these women make up for lack of numbers by their en- thusiasm for their sport. Natalie Nass -- Managers - lean Litsey FENCING attracts students because of the grace and skill required to become adept at the difficult sport. Santa Monica's pupils are making rapid im- provements in their technique under a competent instructress from U.C.L.A. Betty Keith - Manager BOWLING classes are large and rivalry among bowlers makes competition keen. Women students bowl one afternoon a week and run off a tourna- ment at the end ot each semester to see who has become most expert. Shirley Kiken - Manager Nctizliti Il-2'-f ' it ig li 'I : :If I 2 -' f, 'xxxxx :xi-fi V ,,:. 6. .. 12,841 pwwoiij' ' fa Z If-.Q I f??' The annual Christmas Concert, featuring the orchestra and the combined Men's and Wornerfs Chorus under the direction of Evan B. Brockett n s u Spin-Drift staff sorts some pictures. Above: Verne B. Brown, Adviser. Below: l0hn Dixon, Sales Adviser. The dummy is a year- book maker's bible. IN THIS YEAR 1939, Santa Monica 1 ' I . unlor Col- ege celebrates its tenth anniversary. To commem- orate this eve t h ' n , t e staff of the Spin-Drift selected Progress as the theme around which this volume was built. The first step taken was to modernize the general style and make-up of the book. The most recent trends in design and layout were fol- lowed to give an up-to-date setting. Page layouts were planned individually to present each subject in as interesting a manner as possible. Copy was written as tersely as was consistent with accuracy. Photography, the most important element in a year- book. was given particular emphasis and every ef- fort was made to present a graphic and informal record of the school year. The faculty section was expanded for more complete coverage of curricular activities. and activity pictures were added to the club pages in addition to the usual group photos. Advancements in and around Santa Monica were pictured in the modernized opening section, Because everybody connected with the book, in cluding the editor, was new to yearbook making, work got off to a slow start. Setbacks in the pho- tography department retarded progress still further: but by the beginning of the second semester, every- thing was well organized and working smoothly. The following people contributed their time, effort, and skill towards getting the book out: Clyde Weight deserves most of the credit for the photography. He cut classes. gave up his st udy ln- ri 78 time and lu nch hours to the cause for many long months, besides using his own camera for most of the activity shots. His assistant was Bill Anderson, and George Stephens and Ralph Gardner also helped. Chief among the copy-writers were Anne Buck- ley. john Conger, and Harvey Quittner. Harvey wrote all the Men's Sports, johnny wrote most of the Clubs, and Anne composed all of the write-ups in the Administration section and the Women's Sports besides revising and editing much of the copy of other sections. Edna Ayer, Hal Keeb- ler, Virginia Ferguson, Helen Wells, Bob Osgood. George McConnell, and Marguerite Verberne also assisted in the copywriting. Dot Moschella handled the identification of group photos, and Georgia Blutarch did the neces- sary typing. Betsy Gage was in charge of the art work. Cliff Burlew drew the pictures on the division pages and at the end of each section, and also designed the cover. Margaret Conant, inexperienced but willing. found that being an editor was a good deal like be- ing a maid-of-all-work. She scheduled and assisted with the posing of most of the pictures, kept track of photographs and write-ups, and supervised con- struction and pasting of the dummy. Business managers Tom Schumaker and Louis Sokol were more than efficient, both breaking sales records for their respective semesters, and between them selling more books h than ever before in the sc ool's history. Jhn Conger, Editor of Clubs Anne Buckley, Editor of Copy H etsy Gage, Art Editor Clyde Weight, Head Ph Margaret Conant, Editor-in-Chief arvey Quittncr, Men's Sports Editor otographer Dorothy lvloschella, ld ' entifications Editor Wildes confers with staff-member Edna Ayer. OPENING THE fall semester with a record tion in 1938, Santa lvloni ' to b registra- ca junior Coll oom ahead in ege was marked many of its activities. Conforming with this outlook, no disappointments occurred, Un- fortunately, however, there were few journalistically inclined students included in this large student body thus handicapping the Samoiac. The first September edition began with a staff of only five eager but green journalists. But, in spite of this obstacle, by pledging their cooperation with Editor George McConnell they managed to ma-ke the deadline and satisfy the readers. Within three weeks, the staff increased to its max- imum of ten who, after a bit of di to work into d ssension, manage routine. With each successive edition more time was spent on the perfection of the paper. It was only through the untiring efforts of each indi- vidual that the Samojac was able to furnish the col- lege with the written information it expected. Ethel Wildes, an experienced girl journalist and writer, picked up the torch and carried it through the Spring semester of l939. With Editor Wildes came a new group of embryo iournalists who comprised a Staff of l4. 8 O iii George M cConnell, Editor-in-Chief, Edwin R. Fall 193 Coulson, Adviser 8 3 O Samojac Because of the editor's affiliation with the of the previous semester she profited much from her experience which enabled her staff to proceed without a falter. Her policies were much the same as those of George McConnell and she regarded the paper mainly as a source for school news. This group progressed rapidly until it steadily began putting out consistent sheets. The aim has been in the past to print little as pos- sible that would incriminate or displease anyone, and to make the Samoiac a source of wholesome enioy- ment. This past year's publications have certainly ful- filled this aim. Special mention should be acknowledged to Edwin R. Coulson, faculty adviser, for his appropriate and guiding aid. Also, to Leonard Getman, monotype oper- ator who so patiently supervised the printing. Fall S T A F F Spring George McConnell ..,.... Editor ......... . . Ethel Wildes Barbara Beal ....... Managing Editor .... . . Harold Keebler lack McFarland . . . . . Associate Editor ......,.. Edna Ayer Harvey Quittner ....... Sports Editor .... . . . . . Tom Wilson Charles Pinney. Director of Publicity, E. R. Coulson, Adviser: Sel- Nahama, Fall News Editor: lay Pawling, Fall Feature Editorg ' 'Iton, Harold Keebler, Fall Sports Reporters: Fall Feature Writers: Bob McLean ma P ling, lim Ham: enie Hoffmann, ' ' ' Ferguson, Mary , lulius joy aw l a Hutson, Eug Editorg Virginia A E ther Brackett, Mary A m Osgood, Spring Exchange Bruce Hawley, Bill O'Brien. Robert Keils, s Bell, Marguerite Verbeme, lim Hamilton, Spring Staff Writers. Below: standing: R. Cox, H. Keebler, R. Osgood, B. Hawley, H. Quittner, I .BelI. Seated: A. Sitzer, E. Ayer, M. Verberne, V. Ferguson, M. McLean, D. Kleven, T. Wilson. Ethel W ildes, Editor-in-C hief, Spring 193 C 9 SMJC Broadcast WEEKLY RADIO BROADCASTS featuring an array of local talent and instigated during the early part of the fall semester through the efforts of E. R. Coulson, Dean of Activities and Sheldon M. Hayden, speech instructor, became a project of major importance to the laysee. Aided by Charles Pinney, who successfully acted in the ca- pacity of announcer in the series, the group secured a half- hour period every Monday from 4:00 to 4:30 on station KFAC. First dramatic series presented were six Interviews With the Past, featuring among others, the lives of Washington, Napoleon, and Shakespeare. Because of the success of these programs, another series offering more dramatic opportunities was begun. Epoch Discoveries of the Past included enact- ments of the lives of Eli Whitney, Madame Curie, Lindbergh, Goodyear, and others. Special Event shows, presented the Spanish department in a program revealing Spanish place names in California: math instructor L. I. Adams, who dealt a barrage of baffling Brain Twisters to the listeners: Dr. Harry L. Bauer, who discussed California's wild flowers: and Cosmopolitan Club project that conducted interviews with some ten foreign-born junior College students. Director Hayden succeeded in uncovering talent hitherto hidden when he cast lean Voorvaart, Lillian Long, Bob Dish- man, and Georgina Wallace, all talented newcomers, in the plays. Along with the excellent efforts of Ellen Foltz and Bob Pottle, first lady and man of Santa Monica Iaysee's miniature Hollywood, the success of the radio programs was secured. ln order to tap every possible vein of dramatic ability, try- outs were held at stated intervals, at which time participants vied for roles in the forth-coming plays. At least two rehear- sals were staged in Corsair Radio Station, annex to the Speech building, prior to the real broadcast. Santa Monica junior College's String Ensemble, composed of Verla Ludlow, cello: Rouven Adelman, violin: Liana Carril- lon, llater Ada Marie Forlinei, piano: Van Vanderbie, violin: Winnifred Wick, violin: and Pat Langford, bass, rendered classical arrangements on the greater number of the broad- casts. They were the pioneers on the air and because of their ability, they continued to play throughout radio season. Mr. Hayden instructs radio thcspians in the art of script reading . . . Chuck Finney makes a noise like a train . . . The cast of Blind Date holds it for the go signal at KFAC . , ,Pinncy and Lil iLovely voice! Long emote in Blind Date . . , The String Ensemble poses pretty after a broadcast . . , Pinny and the sound technician confer on next-week's script. DAYS OF THE DONS a Iig two acts was presented by the Santa Mon- ica junior College music department under the co operative direction of Evan B. Brock- ett and Verne B Brown on May l9. Depleting the struggle between the in- fluences of old Mexico and the newer in- fluences of America the lyrics for the play were written by Verne Brown, and the mu- sical scores by an alumna of the college, his daughter Mrs Phyllis Brown Freeman: or- chestrations by Warren S. Freeman. Heading the large cast were Carlotta Rogers who sang the role of lsabela and Bob Reese as Lieutenant Winslow, a member ohn C Fremont's American expe- dition Leonard Cordes was seen Antonio Gomez who lived on a large Span- ish grant in the Santa Clara Valley: Louise DeLowery as Senora Mariana C-omez. ln the role of Father Felipe, a Spanish padre who had become a tutor in the house- hold of Senor Gomez, was Quentin Snavely. Constance Brown played the part of Ro- sita a servant in the Gomez home, Bill Owens Frances Fox, Clarisse Kertman, Vir- ginia Wolfe Alphonse Machado, john Moore Dan Stumpf, Bill Stebbins, Morton I Smith, were all heard in PP outstanding parts Other members of the cast appeared in oritas, caballeros, soldiers ht opera in as Senor juan s of the Do Right above: Author Brown cues Manuel lDave Stumpfl . . , Mr. Brockett instructs Senor Gomez lLeonard Cordesl and the Padre lClinton Snavelyl . . .Louise De- Lowery makes up Katony lBill Smithl . . . Senor Applebaum rehearses . . . Left above. lose lAlfonso Nlachadol tacks up one of Katony lBill Srnithl, Bar- on Apple- the posters . . . tolo lStebbinsl, and Pablo lMort bauml take their afternoon siesta . . , Kat- ony, Bartolo, and Pablo are joined by Rosita ie Brownl. I a- lConn Left: Bill Owens llohn Moorel salutes s bela lCarlotta Rogcrsl and Lt. Winslow lBob Reese! , O VIOLINS: lst row: R. Adelman, S. Rosenbloom, M. Prigg, T Dorman. 2nd row: E. Thompson, A. Walker. 3rd row: W. Roden, F. Pritchard, R. Ricard, D. Lammat, M. Anderson. CELLOS: O. Ludlow, G. Craddock, B. Braithwaite. FLUTES: B. Butler, R. Stone, BASSOON: D. Clark. TROMBONE: K. Veeder, F. Davis. OBOE: E. Oliver. CLARINET: B. Dentzell, W. Wallace. TRUMPET: E. Aken, M. Applebaum, T. Stur- geon. FRENCH HORN: E. Soest, DRUMS: R. Apt, K. Cooper. BASSES: C. McNeil, P. Langford. PIANO: H. Wells. THE SANTA MONICA junior College orchestra, directed by Evan Bailey Brockett, has made several outstanding performances this year. The Christ- mas Concert. given December 12, 1938, was highlighted by the orchestral selections. The Adagio, Allegro, Andante, Minuetto, Finale of Mozart's Symphony in E Flat, was played, and Concerto D Major for Violin and Orchestra, Beethoven. The latter accompanied Miss Winnifred Wick, violinist, who has surprised music circles with her unusual talent. On April 27, l939, the orchestra represented the junior College in an all school demonstration held in the High School Auditorium. A forty-piece or- chestra played Overture Zampa, F. Herold: Drink To Me Only With Thine Eyes, and orchestral paraphrase: and Dance of The Hours. arr. by Theo. Moses-Tobani. The successful original Operetta, Days of the Dons, was presented May I9 and 22, l939, with the junior College orchestra playing throughout the production. rchesira 3 I1 A FLASH of color, a twirling baton, and the Corsair band marches on to the scene. The bright orange and gray uniforms have been familiar and look- ed-for marks at football and basketball games this past season. Growing from i933 membership of twenty persons to a larger enrollment than ever before, the band, under ex-hot-trumpeter Wade Thomas, has been reaching new heights of achievement. This success has been accomplished by two one-hour rehearsals weekly and many additional hours in practising the drill formations. Led by pretty drum majorettes Mary McLean and Marge Baker, the band provided between-the-halves entertainment at all home football games and journeyed to Los Angeles City College to aid the Corsair victory there. lt also supplied music for two home basketball games. Each appearance was marked by formation which wound around the field and ended up before the visitors' grandstand as school initials, The band pre- sented an unusual effect at night games by marching with lights on the head- dresses of the majorettes and on the drumsticks of the big brass drum. Plaud- its are extended to limmie C-ale, drummer, who was responsible for this inno- vation. Clad in their orange and grey uniforms the band played in the Armistice Day Parade. They were seen again in the Annual Christmas Preview parade sponsored by the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce. Don Clark, band clarinetist, was honored by being chosen for the all-State Collegiate Sym- phony orchestra at Redlands, California. lst row: M. Baker, B. Raine, G. Bechtel, M. Bierman, 1, Gale, 1. Bryant, A. Machado, M. McLean. 2nd row: 1. McLean, E. jones, E. Aiken, G. Alair, B, Edwards, K. Cooper. 3rd row: C. Batters, M. Applebaum, C. Nor- man, H. Moore, 1. Mac Neilage, G, Mac Neilage, E. Caw- Iey. Mh row: l. Fisher, D. Taylor, 1. Peterson, F. Davis, F. Hoffman. --G' 85 THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT under the directorship of Even Bailey Brockett has spread its influence and talent over not only the Bay District, but also through a great part of Los Angeles and vicinity, On Monday evening, December l2, l938, the orchestra and combined choirs presented their Annual Fall Concert. With the merging of the Women's and Men's Cilee Clubs and the A Capella Choirs, the hymn Salvation ls Created, Tschesnokoff, Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, and the Aria andChorus -lnflam- matus, Rossini, were sung. ln the latter the two soprano solo parts were taken by Miss jane Hockensmith, and Miss Virginia Wolfe, both members of the A Ca- pella Choir. An old negro spiritual, joshua Fit de Battle of jericho, arranged by Montague, was sung by the combined choir and Clee Clubs with john Moore. baritone, singing the solo part. On March 3l, l939, the A Capella Choir went to Pasadena where they partic- ipated in a nation-wide broadcast given by choirs from junior Colleges all over California. Two days later they were sent to Long Beach to the California West- ern Music Educators Conference, at which time they sang a solo number, Lo, Cod ls Here, Mueller, and two selections with all the choirs, Hodie, Christus matus est, Healey Willan1 and Hail, Bright Abode, Richard Wagner. May l9, l939, was the scene of the original Operetta Fiesta, written by a lst mw: I. Wells, C, Kertman, A Rocheville, A. Buckley, L, DeLawery V. Endler, M. Prigge, V. Wolfe, M Rabc. 2nd row: L. Denning, H, Ste- phens, j. Schuman, I. Dale, L. Switzer B, Stebbins. 3rd row: V, Parker, D Swan, B. Smith, B. Hawley, M. Apple- baum, C. Lorin, B. Whitney. lst row: W. Trenholm, H. Montgom- ery, R. Danielson, B. Hawley, G. jones, G. Stern, G. Trayan, B. Stebbins. 2nd raw: M. Maruyama, E. Schaefer, C. Pinney, B. Dishrnan, C. Stumpf, K. Wardrip, j, Harvey, B. Allison, T. Amspoker. 3rd row: j. Brun, H. Stambach, L. Clark, P. Broclowsky, L. Cordes, Q. Snavely, G, Foltz, H. Earl. Voicaliz Santa Monica lunicr College faculty member, Mr. Verne Brown, and his daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Brown Freeman. The principals were chosen from the Clee Clubs and Choir. with the remaining members taking minor parts and chorus parts, The early California historical back- ground and local setting of the story made the Operetta an immensely interesting production, both for students and guests. The Women's Trio, consisting of Miss Carlotta Rog- ers, Soprano, Miss Clarisse Kertman, Second Soprano, Miss Frances Fox, Alto. is a newly formed organization that is showing great promise. During the past year they have entertained for two student assemblies, mo KFAC broadcasts, and numerous civic club luncheons and din- ners, Parent Teachers' Association and Club gatherings. Their repertoire has spread over many different types of music and has consequently pleased many people. Women's trio ileft to right? : Carlotta Rogers, Frances Fox, Clarisse Kertman lst row: I. Burford, B. Andrcws, F. Andrews, L. johnson, I. Allington, 1. Hockinsmith, H. Townsend, N. All- ington, M. Scrivanick. Znd row: C. McFadden, A. Smolier, C. Woodard, K. Thomas, 1. Ebbin, M. Angel, I. Moody, P. Haggerty, L. Godino. 3rd row: E. Paranica, M. Nelson, D. Cut- shall, 1. Hansen, I, Boyer, A. Church- hill, I. Lindo, M, Lehman, B. Park. 4th row: M. Komai, H. Aoki, M. Priggc, D. Bolton, M. Litton, S.Starns, L. Boone, E, Bickford, Ma y Carnival The an looks down on Dry Gulch. . . I'II take a quarter's worth . . . Mr. Rollin entertains . . . Sheldon 10h you kidl Hayden goes wild . . . Mr. Reukema emerges from Dry Gulch . . . Poker game , . . Ball-tosser . . , The beauteous Darr turns flower girl . . . Mr. Coulson and friend . . . And the band plays on. cameram BY Da Queen Bette and attendants pretty . . . I crown thee Queen ot the May . . . The Grand March be- gins . . . Herb and partner watch the birdie . , . Some fun . . , Marge and Mr. Ruenitz gulps it down ' go into action. Barb . . . . . . Cine Club about to v S ,,.-g .-,Q sN K 0'- N 'N , 5 xx x ,,?. N -N ii. N 5 L . 5 1 Q i 3 z I ff 2 I 5 I ! i Archer NEWCOMER AT Santa Monica junior College this year is the Archery Club. Started at the beginning of the second semester, the Club has twelve charter sign- ers but is quickly gaining in popularity and new mem- bers. So far the exponents of the bow and arrow have limited their activity to the Santa Monica campus. Bracket tournaments are being held among the mem- bers and the Club hopes to foster a representative team for inter-college competition. Mr. Crubbs, manufacturer of the archery equip- ment used at Santa Monica junior College, was guest speaker at the meeting held April llth. He addressed the members regarding the history of archery, its place in sport as an increasingly popular exercise, and its future in inter-collegiate competition. Exciting event of the year will be a deer hunt, to be held in The late spring, for the men. Shooting his straightest will be genial Harold Hughes, president of the Club. Smiling, blonde Louise johnson holds office as vice-president. Efficient Marjorie Tilton keeps ttc notes and serves also as treasurer. Betty Lundin mana ages everything and everyone concerned. OFFICERS Harold Hughes . . . ................ ........ P resident Louise johnson . . ...... Vice-President Marjorie Tilton .... .... S ecretary-Treasurer Elizabeth l.undin . . .......... Manager . ...,..,.. Adviser Miss Mary Carroll . . . l'V' V A ' ' ' Above: The Archery Club's Mav Dav booth attracts bow and arrow enthusiasts. Circle: Miss Carroll climbs on ai bench to put an Archery Club notice on the bulletin board. lst row: M. Litton, L. johnson, j, Mooney, Miss Carroll. 2nd row: R. Morley, V. Christianson, S. Starns, P. Ford. 3rd row: R. johnson, B, Gage, D. Wallace, B, Lundin. Radioactor Bob Dishman studies his script. lst row: C, Erickson, D. Mattson, B Gage, 1. Bryant, E. Foltz. 2nd row M. Carey, E. Ayer, L. johnson, M Litton, 1. Murphy. 3rd row: C. Pin-I ncy, C. Willis, W. Wick, E. Brooks. K. Vceder. Athenaeum THE TREMENDOUS growth of radioscript work in the past few years has emphasized the necessity of fundamental work in this vocation. Recognizing this need. the Athenaeum Club devoted most of its time and efforts to quad and studio broadcasts. During the fall semester, the club presented a ser- ies of weekly broadcasts over Station KFAC featuring mythical interviews with noted historical people. Among those interviewed were: Shakespeare, Cather- ine the Great, Napoleon, Franklin, and others, The club also presented a one-act play, The Great Choice, starring Bob Pottle and Ellen Foltz. Support- ing cast included Virginia Kime, Georgina Wallace. james Murphy, and Bob Dishman. During the spring semester the radio broadcast, featuring epic discoveries for the benefit of mankind, were continued. However, time limitation prevented the presentation of a play during the spring semester. Fall O F F IC E R S Spring loseph Chernus . President .....,. Douglas Mattson LaRoda Bock .... . . . Vice-President ...... Kenneth Veedor Ellen Foltz ..,, . . Secretary-Treasurer .... Ellen Foltz S. M. Hayden .. .... Adviser , .. . . . . S. M, Hayden i e MUCH NEEDED in the hectic panorama of college activities is common ground where the ideals and realities of life may be discussed and studied. Answering that need, the Santa Monica junior Col- lege Bible Club provides a group where all Christian sects and races are welcome. Christian fellowship is its motto. Meetings are held weekly and a general meeting is held at U.C.L.A. once monthly to which all similar Bible Clubs send representatives. Student speakers are encouraged. Various religious leaders also speak from time to time. High spot of the year was the Christmas program broadcast over the Quad P.A. system. The Rev. Milo jamison was guest speaker on the broadcast. Active in the club affairs was Charles King. King is doing serious religious work and was guest speaker at many other colleges. Fall William Clark . . Helen Grieves .. Marjorie Schlatter Charles King . . . Marybel Carey . . OFFICERS . . . . President .. . . . . . . VicefPresident . Se:retary-Treasurer Publicity Chairman . . . Social Chairman . Spring .. Helen Grievcs Ella Mae Woodard Marjorie Schlatter . . . Bruce Hawley . . Marybel Carey lpn Bible Club members study the Holy Writ from the standpoint of literature as well as of reli- gion. Ist raw: B. Hawley, E. Woodard, H. Grieves, M. Schlatter, Dr. Fuller. 2nd raw: K. Thomas, E. Woolam, V. Bush, C. Bicktord. 3rd raw: M. Carly, C. McFadden, F. Dorman, B. Evans. The Bohemian CIub's May Day booth, an old-time saloon, won first prize for decoration and nearly caused a riot among the students. Left: Bohemian Bill Haney gets freckles painted on him. lst row: Cates, Lindoe, Peterson Smolier, Neal, ousch. Garbey, Field: laycox. Znd vow: Samors, Veedcr, Bigger, Schuyer, Erickson, Rowell Froats, Mr. Rollin, Burlew. 3rd row Large, Micheli. 94 Bohemian COLLEGE CLUBS should provide the student with a social gathering where he can enjoy the practical as- pects of his college work. A social gathering where he can meet people and have a lot of fun, Having more fun than anybody were the members of the Bohemian Club this year. Formed for the pur- pose of gathering together all students interested in art, the club lived up to all expectations. Sponsoring sketching trips to various scenic spots near Santa Monica, members enjoyed many an outing. Fisherrnen's Wharf at San Diego was one of the places visited along with beautiful Malibu Lake and breath- taking canyons in the Santa Monica Mountains. The Club did much advertising work for the col- lege, contributed to the Samoiac, painted posters for the tall and spring elections, and did the props for the drama department presentation. Fall Charles Erickson .... Robert Doertler Helen Rowell . S. D. Rollin .. OFFICERS President . Vice-President , ..... Secretary-Treasurer Adviser .. Spring Charles Erickson Kenneth Vecder Dorothy Schryer .. . .S. D, Rollin EXPLORING the secrets of Nature, members of the Botany Club do not confine their entire efforts to the microscope. journeying far afield, the club made a week-end trip to Sequoia National Park during the fall semester. There, amid the majestic glory of the great trees, the botanists visited ranger stations and park displays, gaining first hand information. Coming of Spring found the club with extensive plans for the famous annual Wild Flower Exhibition. Well-known to flower lovers in this vicinity, the show is always expertly catalogued and mounted. Members spent a week-end in Kern County gathering speci- mens. Result was a display that equalled and sur- passed those of former years. The club is justly proud of the May Carnival Ban- ner which, having been won for two consecutive years, is its permanent possession. The banner is awarded for the best-managed booth. At press time, the mem- bers were planning to win the award for the third con- secutive time. The close of each semester is featured by a banquet. Present as guest speakers were members of the Fores- try Department. During the year, meetings were held once a month with student speakers and illustrated lectures. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Al Aufderheide . . .... President .... . . . Lester McNally Harris Pullin ..,..... Vice-President ......... Don Taylor Don Taylor . . . . . . Secretary-Treasurer , . Eleonora Hartman H, L. Bauer .. .,.... Adviser ....... ...... H . L. Bauer Bo an Above: Herb lFerdinancll Spur- geon sniffs Doc Bauer's wild flowers appreciatively. Circle Botany field-tripper Rose Marie Hicks sits waist-deep in pop. pies. lst row: F. Moore, B. Stone, D. Flowers, D. Taylor, E. Hartman, Dr. Bauer. 2nd row: R. Erdman, R. Mor- ley, S. Evans, A. Evans, C. Pinney, I. Keegan. 3rd row: K. LeBarts, M. Nelson. E. Brooks, D. Kleven, B, C-age, I. Weiner, A. Sitzer. FEW IUNIOR COLLEGES can boast of having a Cine Club. Usually found in universities and colleges, motion picture clubs develop technical and photo- graphic talent of their members. Santa Monica junior College can well be proud of its Cine Club whose work has been outstanding in this locality. Filming newsreels of school activities semiaannual- ly is the major project of the club. Outstanding as they have been in the past, this year's newsreels were voted the best shown so far. The fall semester feat- ured the work of Charles Cook and Don Pennington. The spring semester found jack McBride doing a grand job until forced to leave school because of outside work. Russ Robinson carried on and the resultant spring film was excellent. Members do all their own processing and finishing. Also filmed during the spring were four hundred feet of film for the Santa Monica Technical School featuring the various courses and departments offered there. Fall Charles Cook . Don Pennington ..... Don Flowers . . W. F. Werner E. T. Ruenitz . 96 OFFICERS Spring . . . President jack McBride, Russ Robinson . Vice-President ...... Melvin Secretary-Treasurer . . . . . Oliver ....Adviser.... Kenyon Kenshie Werner ..., Adviser ... .... E, T, Ruenitz I l l 6 Ist row: 1. McBride, R. Robinson, M. Kenyon, R. Gardner, Mr. Werner. 2nd row: E. Marshall, E. Schaefer, C. Pinney, G. McNeil, K. LeBarts. 3rd row: T. Shumaker, N. Gardner, D. Flowers, B. Bechtel, C. Wright. Cine boys put on a little dem- onstration in order to attract customers to their May Carnival show. Below: Ex-prexy jack MacBride studies cine projector. B U SIN E 5 S AND EDUCATION are sometimes dreamy associates. Bringing them in closer contact is the purpose of the Commercial Club. Students of commercial subjects and former stu- dents now engaged in the professional world are numbered among its members. Many lucrative posi- tions were found for students who must combine edu- cation and employment. But business alone did not receive all of the atten- tion of the Club. Among the numerous social activi- ties, the club enjoyed roller skating parties and spon- sored an inter-club Spelling Bee. Doing a very efficient job in the presidential capac- ity for the fall semester was Lelah Denning. Margar- ette Smeya was her able assistant. Spring found Violet Christianson in the chair with Elaine Niedermeier as her assistant. Petite Helen Ritzer served both semes- ters as secretary. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Lelrih Denning . ........ President ....,. Violet Christiansen Margarettc Smcya Vice-President ..... Elaine Niedermeir Helen Ritzer . .. Violet Christiansen Secretary . . . ., . . Helen Ritzer Treasurer ...... . . . . Elmer Batters Miss Ethel Thomas . . . . . Adviser . . Miss Ethel Thomas Commercial Circle: Commercial Club mem- bers have fun learning how adding machines and other of- fice equipment work. Above: President Lelah Denning tries out a new Ediphonc. lst row: Miss Thomas, E. Nieder- mcier, V. Christiansen, H. Ritzer, E. Batters, G. McNeilage. Znd row: E. Woodard, E, Wildcs, L. Denning, R. lohnston, F. Rooke, R. McClellan, F. Ohi. 3rd raw: H. Scavarda, M. Mc- Lean, Z. Nunn, I. Hanna, A. Speede, M Lopez, N. Nasser. 4th row: M. Smith, D. Wallace, B, Park, I. Carpen- ter I. Anderson, I. Ryan, M. Bierman. Mr. Graham and Cosmopolites have fun at their dinner. Ist row: Mr. Graham, G. Robertson 1. Harris, Ether waides, T. shumakeff 2nd row: G, Craddock, C. Kavanaugh, P. McBeth, R. Pcarlstcin, B. Bondu- fafifr G. Crum. 3rd row: R. Andrews 1. Collins. R. Manzo, L, Dutton, F Parks, 4th row: S. Bloom V Parker C. Leggewie, M. Vasquez, 'R. AMcCIeIf Ian, B. Morrison. HISTORY IN THE MAKING is the watch-word of the world today. With various isms rampant, no better ground for mutual understanding could be found than the Cosmopolitan Club. Organized as a social club to foster the best cul- ture of all races and creeds, the Cosmopolites have continued their series of World Wide Anniversaries. These weekly articles were compiled and edited by john Harris with the help of his fellow club members. Posted on the bulletin board, they are the source of much favorable comment by the student body. Among those present in the Club are members from Holland, England, ireland, France, Canada, Russia. Egypt, Mexico, Hawaii, Germany, Panama, China, Philippine Islands, japan, and the Dominican Repub- lic. Fall Peter Skipper Gilbert Fried Lucille Dutton D. V. Graham OFFlCERS . . . President . .. . Vice-President . Secretary-Treasurer Adviser.... Spring .. lohn Harris Grace Robertson . Ethel Wildes D. V. Graham Cosmopolitan Engineers THE YEAR 1938 will long be remembered for the completion of Boulder Dam and the Bay bridges, stu- pendous engineering feats of man. Watching with keen interest, the Engineers' Club kept pace with each new development, Outstanding among the many field trips were jour- neys to the Griffith Park Planetarium, the Grapevine rock and asphalt plant, Palomar Mountain, and the All-American Canal. Meeting monthly, the Engineers enjoyed especially the February gathering when Dr. Warner was guest speaker, and pictures of the Boul- der Dam were shown. Numbering over one hundred members, the club was engineered by efficient Fran-k Lucksinger during the fall term, and soft-spoken George Spaulding held the reins during the spring, Fall Frank Lucksinger . Arthur Hughes . . . Thomas Czeubiak . Earnest Sawyer . . . W. R. B. Osterholt. .. . . . . OFFICERS Spring President . . . . . . George Spaulding Vice-President Secretary . . . .. Thomas Patrick .... lohn DeMuth Custodian .. ..... Thomas Doran Adviser ...... .W. R. B. Osterholt lst row: Doran, Patrick, Osterholt, Spaulding. 2nd row: Hughs, Sitzer lennings, Payne, Gardner, jones Tapia, Dunn, Fisher, Gardner, Weight Parker, Schwartz, Smith. Srd row Cook, Doman, Altman, Rogers, Bren- nen, Erikson, Straw, Norman, Wash- ington, Miller, Clark, Autry. 4th row Haddock, Crabbc, Anderson, Sur- bridge, Combs, McLaughlin. Olmon Du Milieu, Hatfield, Smith, Sandez Clinton, Wells, Hamilton, Dibble. Circle: WRBO and Engineers inspect a sand and gravel plant Below: Someday roadbuilders learn the workings of a transit And furthermore .,... I lst row: D. Warner, S. Bloom, E, Goldstein, L. Prosin, R. Osborn. 2nd row: C. Stern, D, Lnwcry, R. Pearl- stein, M. Davies, M. Schwab. 3rd row: B, Hawley, B. Thompson, N. Cooper, R. Rubin, B. Webster, 4th row: Rothstein, M. Quinn, l. Crow- thcr, B. Pcttitt, B. Stebbens, B. Hen- kin. O I' U m WITH CANNON booming and ramparts falling in far-off lands. the Forum Club had ample topics for discussion. One of the most active of S.M.j,C. clubs. it enjoyed a full year of trips, speakers. and social functions. Popular Dr. Warner became the Club's new adviser and inaugurating a new policy of open discussion, the club was host to eye-witnesses from various lands. Konstantine Kaiser, recently from Germany, now a student at Santa Monica junior College, spoke on con- ditions in the new Germany. At another meeting non- partisan films from the war in China were shown. Lat- er in the year, former U.C.L.A. students who had jour- neyed to Spain were speakers. Tom Connors, active in Club affairs, spoke on Technocracy at the january meeting. The Club closed its calendar with a banquet for members and their guests. Fall Samuel Bloom .. Mitzuo Maruyama Edward Goldstein Dr. Clive Warner OFFICERS Secretary-Treasurer President . .,... . Vice-President ....., Adviser ........ Spring Edward Goldstein . . , Leah Prosin .. Ruth Osborn Dr, Clive Warner PUBLISHERS of the interesting Le Corsairs Fran- cais, Bi-weekly newspaper for French students, the French Club is also a most popular social club. Working on the assumption that association with the language brings a better working vocabulary, the Club attended many French pictures at the Esquire Theatre. Highlight of the year was a trip to near-by Scripps College at Pomona. Visited with interest was the French Hospital in Los Angeles where students en- joyed several pleasant hours. ln February the Club at- tended the French version of the popular opera Carr men. Also during that month the members jour- neyed to Big Bear Camp. Popular among the clubs, the French Club enrolls many leading students. Among those present are charming Georgia MacLachlan, Frenchman George Leggewie, sister and brother jeanne and lngvald Hans- sen, and demure Denise Davis. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring George Leggewie . . . .... President . , . ..... Alice Hughes Alice Hughes .... .. . Vice-President .... Marjorie Proudfoot Ruth Wilkinson , . . . . . Secretary ..... Georgia MacLachIan Miss Betty Martin . . . . Adviser . . . .... Miss Betty Martin Above: Most important of French Club projects is publish- ing ot Le Corsaire Francaise, French newspaper. Circle: Large and luscious chocolate eclairs garner the shckels for the French Club. lst row: Willis, MacLachlan, Hughes, Hansen, Proudtoot, Minen. 2nd row: Davis, Dishman, Hansscn, Armet, Darr, Kullin, Field. 3rd row: Wright, lohnson, Litton, Boyer, Wilkinson. Folgelsong, Hamilton, Newman. 4th row: Aken, Murray, Wood, Adams, Mansel, Smith. Sth row: johnson, Leggewie, Kennedy, Scully. German MOST ACTIVE CLUB on the campus is the popular German. Club. With activities ranging from an All- German Program for the student body to a formal party at Turnverin Germania, German cafe, the club enjoyed a year full of social events. The first semester ended with a grand Christmas Party for all club members and their guests. During the second semester the Club attended the showing of a German film at U.C.L.A., journeyed to the German Park in San Fernando Valley, sponsored a German chorus, and played a prominent part in the annual May Carnival. Numbered among the most active Club members were Flora Rowe, Mary joy Blasius, Marjorie Proud- foot, Bob Longnecker, Margaret Sturges. Saying farewell at an Auf Wiedersehen Party on May 25th, the Club filed away another year of many happy memories. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Robert Longenecker . .... President ..... . .. Paul Ford Flora Rowe ..... . .. . Vice-President ...... Mary joy Blasius jane Wells ........ Secretary-Treasurer . Georgia MacLachlan Emil O. Toews ......,... Adviser ,,,. ...... E mil O. Toews lO2 lst row: Roe, Blasius. Toews, Ford McLaughlin. 2nd row: Kennedy Proudfoot, Sturgess, Young. 3rd row Bondurant, McCullock, Woodruff Nunn. 'hh row: Anderson, Wardrip Bloomingdale, Douglass. 751 WAV V 4. sung -' 1 If if ' f l German-born Kon Kaiser seems interested in one of l939's most publicized books. FOUNDED IN i937 for zoology students and would-be naturalists, the Huxley Club has enjoyed an increasing popularity on the campus. Numbering among its members many of the outstanding students of the college, the club has done much in the raising of the scholastic standards. Basing its theme on the assumption that contact with actual processes in naturalism is a requisite to text-books, the Club has made many trips to state and university sponsored experimental stations. Visited this year were the famous W. H, Kellogg Institute of Animal Husbandry at Pomona, the museum and zoo at San Diego, the California State Fish Hatchery at San Pedro, and the Scripps Oceanographical Station at La jolla. Several combined meetings of the Botany and Hux- ley Clubs were held at various times of the year. Films on subjects of mutual interest were shown at these meetings. Admirable commenting on the films was done by the respective club advisors, Mr. H. L. Bauer and Mr. I. S. Brode. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Hal johnson ..... ..... P resident ........ Thomas Connor Thomas Connor .,..,. Vice-President .... . . . Donald james Lester McNelly ,... Secretary-Treasurer .. Betty Keith j. S. Brode ...... .,.. A dviser . . . . .. j. S. Brode Huxle Above: Mr. Brode takes Hux- leyites down to the seaside for specimens. Circle: Ex-presi- dent Hal johnson leads swing quartet in Huxley May Day booth. lst row: McNelly, james, O'Conner, Keith, Tolson. 2nd row: Brode, john- son, Kleven, Aufclerhiede, Lewis. 3rd row: Featherolt, Hanna, Park, Nunn, Roe, White. 4th row: Nloschella, Cullsreath, Halburg, johnson, Hall. lst row: K. Coopcr, E. Newton, C. Pinney, l. Smith, H. Okomoto, G. Dulvlilieu, D. Luke. 2nd row: M. Vasquez, S. Brandel, I. Catton, L. Williams, C. Straw, B. Reese, V. Mil- lar, 1. Haddox. 3rd row: C. Payne, C-. lennings, R. Smiley, L. Dunn, D. Flowers, K. LeBarts, D. Miller. 4th row: H. Earl, L. Olmon, I. Hatfield, T. Wright, V. Wales, l. Ryan, 1. Cray, H. Tuman. ,I J, H 1 A iam..- .Mini lg' , A - . 1.. 1 'yifz e , S - :jim A .L Q. E?T.,fx 3T1.' .. .. W ' N - 4' i I Xu-.-2' SPONSORS OF THE SPONSORS ' seems to be the motto of the Lettermen's Club. With irons in the fire of nearly every event of the year, the Lettermen's Club is one of the most active on the campus. As indicated by its name, the Lettermen's Club is open to only those men holding letters for athletic participation. Its functions, however, are not limited to formal athletic competition. Attracting the biggest crowds of the year can be listed the Boxing Tourna- ment and the lnter-Class Brawl, both sponsored di- rectly by the Lettermen's Club. The May Carnival, a highlight in the year's events, came under the general supervision of the Club. Smiling Bill Corwin steered the course for the Fall Semester, and bustling Gil DuMilieu led the field during the Spring Semester. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring William Corwin . . .... President .... . . . Gil DuMilieu Gil DuMilieu ...... .. Vice-President ......... Stu Brandel lohn Smith ....... Secretary-Treasurer .... Farnum Shively Ernest Saenz ...... . Sergeant-at-Arms ......., Curt Straw james K. Cossman ........ Adviser ........ james K. Cossman Lett The Lettermenesponsored an- nual boxing tournament is one of the most popular events in the school year. e r m n Above: Lettermen's sponsor. Mr Cossman rests after a hard game of basketball. 'li MEETING ONCE a month the Mathematics Club devotes its time to serious comment and study of mathmatics. Four reports are given at each meeting, Subjects for the reports range from Magic Squares, study of the sextant, to discussion of reviews of pop- ular mathematics books. Climax ot each semester is the competition among the Club members for a prize of five dollars. The prize is awarded to the member who correctly works two problems-one in geometry and one in algebra. The problems are selected and judged by Mr. Adams. It is stipulated the prize money be used for the pur- chase of a math book or a slide rule. Winner of the Fall competition was Gerald jennings. Spring compe- tition has not been held at press time. Sole social function of the year is the annual beach party held in june during the last week of school. Expecting a full turnout this year, Fall President Dick Taylor and Spring President Knight Raymond are mak- ing extensive plans for a very enjoyable evening. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring Richard Taylor . , .... President . .. ..,. Knight Raymond L. l. Adams . . . .... Adviser . . . ...... L. J. Adams 3 Under Mr. Adams' expert tute- lage, Club members explore the realms of higher math. lst ruw: L, Watkins, K. Raymond E. Betts, R. Gardner, D, Taylor, Mr Adams, 2nd row: L. Cordes, G. len- nings, C. Payne, A. Pearson, G. Kirby W. Peterson. 3rd row: D. Clarke W. Alexander, S. Brandel, C. Weight L. Sokol, G. McNeil, E. Sawyer. Paracelsians spend their spare time in figuring out bigger and better Chem experiments. lst row: Mr. Daggs, D. Taylor, Mr. Lockwood, L. Watkins, W. Alexan- der. Znd row: T. Campbell, H. Bar- bour, F. Leeds, N. Anderson, H. Cly- man. m w-.,...., ,, Paracelsians WITH MEMBERSHIP limited to chemistry assis- tants, the Paracelsian Club is the most exclusive club on the campus. Students majoring in Chemistry are selected for membership. Inspected this year by the club were the Chemis- try Departments of U.C.L,A. andy U.S.C. Club mem- bers were duly impressed by equipment and courses offered at these universities. At each meeting of the club, members arranged and demonstrated experiments. From these experiments, the members gained much practical information for future use in their vocation. Leaving their labs, the Paracelsians journeyed forth to the inter-club football and basketball tournaments. Lacking sufficient members tdmake a great showing in football, the club won second place in basketball. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Don Pennington . . .... President ......... Richard Taylor Richard Taylor .. ,... Vice-President ...... Harold Clyman Archie Mahan ,.... Secretary-Treasurer .... Neal Anderson C. D. Diggs .... ..... A dviser ..... . . . C. D. Daggs Philalathian COMBINING MEMBERSHIP of the Philosophy and Psychology classes, the Philalathean Club is one of the largest on the campus. To search into the reason and nature of things in everyday life has been the extra- curricular purpose of the club. Pursuing this policy, the club attended meetings at the Forum Theatre, held local meetings in the Women's Bungalow, attended sessions of the Night Court and meetings at the Los Angeles Public Library. Tom Shumaker, assisted by Bob Reeser, was rud- der-man for the Fall semester. February found slap- happy jack Bryant showing the way. Membership is open to all students in philosophy or psychology who wish to discuss current problems in the light of their classroom experiences. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring Thomas A. Shumaker. .... President .... . . , jackson Bryant Robert Reeser ..... . . Vice-President . . . . . Luther Olman Eda Schlatter ...... Secretary-Treasurer ..... lean Fetherolf C, G. Bradford ..... . .... Adviser ...,.. . . .C. C. Bradford r - 'WM'-tu: ' '- W Highlight of Philalathians year is their annual banquet. lst row: Nunn, Gray, Bryant, Feath- erolf, Bradford, Olmon. 2nd row Moran, Tribur, Willis, Cook, O'Brien Brooks, Shumaker, Michel, 3rd row Hawley, Wallace, Hanna, Kleven Stephens, Hartman, Schlatter, Ma- chado. 4th row: Bloom, Cooper Blasius, Park, Wick, Reese, Pinney Smith. Pre-Legal ORGANIZED for the purpose of giving a realistic background to the classroom experience of the pre' law student, the Pre-Legal Club has fulfilled its task admirably. With membership of about twenty stu' dents, the Club has enjoyed a full year of activities. Two visits to the night court of Los Angeles, a con- ducted tour of Lincoln Heights jail, attendance at a mock-trial at the University of Southern California, and semi-monthly meeting with the Bar Association of Santa Monica comprise a few of the many activities of this club. Noted for the executive ability of its members, the Pre-Legal Club has representatives in various branches of the student body administration. With Richard K. Candy as speaker, the Club held a mid-year banquet on january 9th, with Dr. Bush, Mr. Bernard, and Mr. Ruenitz as guests. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring jacques Brun . .. . . . President . . . . . . George McNeil Donald Paap . . . Vice-President , Robert Pottlc Lawrence Erickson Thomas Shumaker j. H. Dixon .... Secretary .. . .. . . . . . . . Adviser , Treasurer .. . . .. jackson Bryant jackson Bryant ...l. H. Dixon lst row: Mr. Dixon, R. Pearlstein, C. McNeil, j. Bryant. Ind row: l. Feo, G. Fairchild, M. Pavich, A. Blandford. 3rd row: j. Cray, T. Shumaker, j. Brun. How lawyers-to-be should not study. LIMITED TO STUDENTS taking a pre-medical course, the Pre-Mud Club is, necessarily, a serious or- ganization. Field trips and club meetings are not social functions but are gatherings devoted to discussion of current problems cf interest to the medical student. During the fall semester, the club journeyed to Loma Linda Hospital and Medical School near San Bernardino. The equipment and facilities there were a source of much favorable comment. lourneying to Santa Barbara, the members visited Santa Barbara Hospital. The trip to Santa Barbara ls an annual trip which the club has made for several years. Closing the semester, the club spent a day at the Los Angeles County Hospital. Various meetings throughout the year were high- lighted by medical films. Subjects of some of the films were: Cumshots and Emergency Operations, Appendectomy Operations. Best meeting of the year was held in the spring. Dr. Louis was guest speaker. His subje:t was Cesarean Births. Lincoln Vaughn presided during the fall semester. Elected president for the spring semester was Procter Hustead. Mr. F. 1. Wilson, pre-med instructor, spon- sored the club this year as he has for the past several years. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Lincoln Vaughn . . . . . President . . . . . Proctor Hustead Nelma Scougall . . . . . Secretary . . . . . Helen Chytraus Frances Kusnitz . . . , , Treasurer . . . . . . Lilian Apodaca F. I. Wilson .... ... Adviser . . .. .... F. I. Wilson Pre-Med lst row: Sepulveda, Williams, Keegan, Taylor, Carney, johnson, Marks. Znd row: Bloomingdale, Wardrip, Sleany, Surbridge, Hudson, Godber, Hughes, Stoner, 3rd row: Gardner, Grabbe, Hudson, Petrill, jenings, Clyman, Gerstkemper. Rod and Gun NEWCOMER among the many clubs at Santa Mon- ica junior College is the Rod and Gun Club. Fast gaining in popularity, the Club was started at the be- ginning of the Second Semester. With membership of about twenty-five men, it enjoyed many trips to near- by hunting and fishing spots, including fertile Ante- lope Valley where the members stalked and sighted for a full day and met with not a little success. Deep-sea fishing received its full share of attention as did the keen sport of mountain trout fishing. Shortly after Easter vacation, Club members treked far up in the mountains for a week-end trip, Eating flap-jacks with gusto were such nimrods as Dick Bloomingdale, Frank Hoffman, jack Cerstkemper, and johnny Keegan. Genial johnny Keegan presided over the hunters and fishers. Harold Hughes was chief gun-toter for the huntsmen and Keith Wardrip cast the lines for the reel men. Planning big events for the coming summer and fall, members closed the semester with a banquet. OFFICERS john Keegan , . . ,.............. ......... P resident Harold Hughes . . . .Hunting Representative Keith Wardrip . .. .,.. Fishing Representative Robert March ... ..,.....,... Publicity james K. Cossman . .... Adviser Scribblers' COVERED with the golden glory of the setting sun, the murmuring sea lulls the shores of Southern Cali- fornia to sleep under tropical skies. Nestled there. in the shadows of the mountains, lies Santa Monica lun- ior College. With brave heart and valiant effort, the Scribblers' Club brings. word-pictures of such scenes to the student body. Weekly contributors to the Samojacg contestants in the poetic publicaticn of First the Blade, Califor- nia college year-book of verse, publishers of Scrib- blingsf' yearly anthology of poems and short stories, the members of the Scribblers' Club are among the most active of the student body. Port for aspiring writers, scenarists, and poets, Scribblers' harbored many contributors. Among the most prolific were: Will Plax, Ruth Evans, lack Fish- er, Mary McLean, Evelyn Nelson, Charles Pinney. Mary Flanagan, Helen Scavarda, Betty Keith, and john Conger. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring lames Erickson ....,. .. 'resident .... ...... W ill Plax Evelyn Nelson , . . . .. . Vice-President . . . . , Evelyn Nelson Florence Chandler . . ..., Secretary .... . . . Ruth Osbom Marguerite Verbernc.. Program Chairman . .,... Mary Flanagan Newell Gardner ..., Publicity Chairman . ..,. Mary McLean R. R. Rcukema ,... ..... A dviser ..... .. R. R. Reukema X I ' Q , t Circle: One Scribbler burns the midnight candle. Newly-chosen poet laureate jack Fisher remains calm and col- lected when informed of the honor. Back vow: Flanagan, Osbourne, Osgood, Verbernc, Keebler. Nunn, Second row: Nelson. Lcggewic, Wildes, Cook, Brooks, Conant. Front row: Reukcma, McLean, Plax, Scarvada, Burn- stein. lll Jawa- W ,M 04I,' Skier G, McNeil brakes to a stop. T. Shumaker shows he can stand up on the things. ,, , , k.'-cr-Q , ,ef ,I Ist raw: Park, Smiley, Steele. Znd row: Stone, Carpenter, Culbrcath, McLaughlin, Pearlman, Hughes. 3rd row: McNeil, Cramer, Owen, Cordes. Corens, Sawyer. IIZ .. S WITHIN A FEW MILES of the College, the Sierra Madre Mountains rear their massive beauty against the sky. There during the winter months sheltered valleys and gentle slopes are covered with gleaming snow. Responsive to the interest in skiing which is sweeping the United States. students of Santa Monica junior College roused the dormant Skiing Club this year. Neophytes all, the skiers began with the usual spills and sprains. Soon developing to the status of near expert were such members as Gordon Steele, Bo Smilie, Barbara Easterbrook and Bette Park. Year' end found them not masters of the Arlberg technique but at least with fond hopes and aspirations. Each week-end found some members treking fo Snow Valley, Big Pines, or Green Valley. Others fille in with ice skating parties at the Pan-Pacific or West wood Village. Fall O F F l C E R S Spring George McNeil . . . . . . President . .. , . . . Robert Smili Bud Carson , . . .. . Vice-President . . . .... Cordon Steel lack Culbreath ..... Secretary-Treasurer . ....... Bette Raj lames K. Cossman. .. ..... Adviser ........ lames K, Coss-ma r l FROM ALL points of the compass come students to Santa Monica junior College. Host to these much traveled students and the stay-at-homes, the Travel Club is one of the most popular on the campus. Every meeting found an extensive traveler as speak- er, ln addition many pictures of far and enchanting places were shown. Three main trips are planned each year. This year the Club journeyed to San Diego, Palm Springs. and Catalina lsland. The trip to San Diego was a source of much interest as the club visited famous Balboa Park, the Navy Base, and the San Diego Mission. On the return trip, the club paused for several hours at the San juan Capistrano Mission. Palm Springs will long remember the Club's visit. Rumor has it that male members of the Club could remember only the bathing beauties when asked what was of most inter- est to them. Climaxing the year was the trip to Cata- lina lsland, and a trip to Catalina speaks for itself. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Kenneth LeBarts ....... President . .... . . . Bruce Hawley Bruce Hawley .... , . Vice-President . . . . . . Pat Murray Helen Albaugh , . . . . . Secretary . . . . . . . loyce Ebben Helen Albaugh .... . . . Treasurer . . . . . Victor Millar TraveI??? lst row: B. Cage, D. Taylor, l. Ebben, B. Hawley, K. LeBarts, M. Nelson, E, Anderson, I. Carpenter. 2nd row: H. Keebler, B. Osgood, B. Braitwaite, M. l. Cooke, H. Scarvada, D. Wallace, M. McLean. 5rd raw: E. Scougall, L. Cordes, R. Morley, L. Church, I. Pinkert, M. Fernivall, B, White. 4th row: J. Ryan, l. Gray, 1. Bryant, l. Hamilton, D. Kleven, M. Wade, F. Rowe, B. Woocldell. THE PURPOSE of the Y.W.C,A. for the winter '38 and Summer '39 semesters was brought out at the Asilomar Conference, when four topics were chosen: the Far Eastern situation, racial discriminations, peace and miration, and the program for the year was worked out around these topics. Activities included the big Asilomar Conference to which four delegates were sent, several dinners, alone or in cooperation with the Y.M.C.A, and an in- stallation dinner, besides the annual tea to welcome the new women students, and a city conference at L.A.C.C. in the winter and a Spring Conference at Camp Bethel. Very special events of the Spring se- mester were a splendid Nautical Dance with the Y.M. lnstallation dinner, and a picnic at Griffith Park. Sponsoring the club, and very ably, are Miss lnez Crosfield, of the commercial department, and Miss Flora Tilton, librarian. Fall Frances Tracy Beth Stirdivant Marjorie Wolfe Carol Horn . . . ll4 OFFlCERS President .... . . . Vice'President Treasurer . . . . . Secretary . . . . . . Spring Betty Lundin Denise Davis Helen Rirzer Helen Mack Ist row: Miss Tilton, F. Rowe, H. Ritzer, B. Lundin, H. Mack, D. Mc- Laughlin, Miss Grosfield. 2nd row: E. Ayer, D. Cutshall, M. Blasius, M. Furnivall, L. Church, I. Pinkert, I. Mooney, D, Davis. 3rd row: E. Wildes, M. Shipman, A. Tribur, H. Stephens, L. Christy, L. Denning, 1. Patterson, L. lohnson. 4th row: D. Kleven, B. White, M. Sturges, M. I. Cook, B. Stirdivant, I. Ansbro, D. Wallace, R. Ricard, M. Conant. The time-honored cake-sale makes money for the Y.W. too WITH THEIR main aim to promote a spirit of friendliness and Christian brotherhood among the men students of the campus, the college Y.M.C.A. has maintained an unusually active program in the past two semesters. Highlight of the fall semester's activities under the presidency of Bob Osgood was the delegation which the local group sent to the annual Asilomar confer- ence at Monterey, Four leaders, Bob Osgood, Bill Totten, Tim Corkery, and Harold Keebler made the trip to the northern confab and returned to the home organization filled with a new spirit of promoting the interests of the campus Under the leadership of Harold Keebler in the spring semester the activity of the group echoed the inspira- tion received from the Asilomar meet. Five potluck dinners at the Santa Monica YM house, a combined dinner with Geoffrey Morgan as speaker, a combined dance with the and the delegation of Bill Braithwaite, Bud Morley, and Don Slaney which at- tended the Officers' Training Conference at San Di- mas comprised the activities in the latter term of Y work. Fall O F F I C E R S Spring Bob Osgood . . . . . . President . . . . . Harold Keebler lim Hamilton ...... . .. Tim Corkery Harold Keeblcr ...... Board Members . . . . . Dick Hellman Bill Totten ...... . . . Bob Osgood E. O. Toews ..,.. . ..... E. O. Toews . . Ad . . . M. L. Riddick .... ws M. L, Riddick ,.-., .H Above: Y. M. biggie Bill Braithewaite supervises prepara- tion for a little after-meeting snack. Circle: Y. M.-sponsored ball-throwing booth was one of the May Carnival's successes. lst ww: B. Smith, H. Earl, B. Osgood, H. Keebler, D, Cox, I. Hamilton, P. Wood. Znd raw: V. Parker, D. Kemp, H. Williams, l. Surbridgc, 1. Bryant, B. Hawley, D. Flowers. 3rd row: G. Autry, W. Proudfoot, R. Posey, H. Hellman, B. Stebbins, R. George, N. Gardner. 4th vow: B. Anderson, C. Norman, L. McNelly, C. McNeil, T. Shumaker, K. Cooper. BUILDERS OF THE BOOK Printing BUNDY QUILL G' PRESS Representatives: john jackson, john Morley. Binding WEBER-McCREA COVER COMPANY Representative: Ed MacGrath. Engraving METROPOLITAN ENGRAVERS. Inc Representative: Al Rogers. Portrait Photography BARNETT'S STUDIO THE LAST WORD So the goodly Spin-Drift goes to press once more in spite of all indications to the contrary, but before the curtains fall and I join my eight predecessors in the ghostly hall of memory, a few words of honest appreciation deserve to be said. to the indispensable photographers, poor fellows, a world of gratitude. George, Bill, Ralph and especially Clyde, the book wouldn't have been much without your time, effort, and skill. I only hope the profs come to realize that your class ditching was in a good cause. Your cooperation was nothing short of phe- nomenal, and to a harassed editor that means every- thing. So both for me and for the Spin-Drift, thanks. to the copywritels: Now that the dead-lines have been met, you don't have to run the other way when you see me coming. Annie, Harvey, johnny and all the rest, at least you'll know what you're getting into the next time an editor offers you a job. Thank you for your time and patience. to the art staff: You did nobly, Cliff, and l think the illustrations and the cover nearly do you justice. Thanks to you too, Betsy, and also to Mr. Rollin for his excellent advice and invaluable properties. to the business managers: Tom and Louis, thanks! Both of you did a beautiful job. Klncidentally, you also pulled me out of a bad spotl I hope your free copy of this thing makes it all worthwhile. to the lohnnies: swell fellows and good printers, both of you. An editor couldn't ask for nicer or more ef- ficient people to work with. Thank you for every- thing. to AI: Nobody will ever know what your help meant to me. I was pretty green, wasn't I? About all l can say is a very inadequate thank you, but God bet- ter give you an extra feather in your wings for help- ing another poor editor over the hurdles. to Mr. Vogel, Pacific Press Photos, Bob Miller, Adie Bayer, Douglas Aircraft Corporation, and the member- ship manager of the Deauville, who all came to my rescue with pictures at very crucial moments, my undying gratitude. I hope you get a thrill out of seeing them in print. to Dot, whose position was unique and undefinable, my thanks also. Your shoulder is wonderful to cry on. to practically everybody on the campus: Your patience with our picturertaking etc., was remarkable. l hope the book justifies it, and lastly to Mr. Brown: You have my thanks for giving me the opportunity, l hope you aren't too dis- illusioned. So my days of editorship come to a close and it's been a lot of worry and work and heartbreak, but fun too and as a certain eminent instructor says, it's better to be a has-been than a never-waser. 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