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

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BOHEMIAN CLUB The Bohemian Club , just after a very suc- cessful eake sale. Jean Hasselbach, president of the club, has her hand on the statue, and next to her is jack Halloran, Vice - Presi- dent, and Barbara Fre- riehs, Secretary. The Bohemian Club was organized to stimulate interest and appreciation of the finer things of art. ln doing this the club also will create a greater friendship among members. Mr. Viv. H. Wilsori. adviser, has done a splendid job with the club this year. He took them on several art appreciation trips to the Los Angeles Museum and on sketching trips to the beach. The club also sponsored slu- dent art exhibits and ice cream sales to raise funds for the club. PRE-LEGAL CLUB The purpose of the Pre-Legal Club is to create a background for legal stu- dents which will stimulate their interest in upper division work and later, in the profession of law. Under the direction of Mr. Paul Richards and Mr. Ben A. Barnard, the Pre-Legal Club had a gala semester during the Spring semester. The mem- bers visited ,lnvenile Hall and Judge Taftis court in Santa Monica. They also held weekly meetings where they dis- cussed legal needs and possibilities. The Fall semester Pre-Legal Club also spon- sored a class dance and a noon dance. The above picture was taken just after legal advice was given to members by Judge Taft. Standing at his right is the president of the Pre-legal Club, Don Sanders. The above members are jim Ewins, Roland Mllrdock, Gene Christensen, Judge Taft, Don Sanders and Ed Coles. Page Twenty-six

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ENGINEERS CLUB The purpose of the Engineers Club is to promote a general interest among engineering students. Under the leadership of Mr. L. J. Adams and Mr. Roy Vlv. McHenry, the club has kept abreast of the latest developments in the engineering held. This semester, the group went to UCLA to see the much-publicized mechanical brain. Also. at other meetings many fine speeches were given by guest speakers for the benefit of the club members. Looking on as a UCLA student runs the mechanical brain are Richard Ginsberg, Bernie Newman, Don Hasbrouck, Ra- mon San Vincente, Dave Crum, and Dwaine Varner. MATH CLUB The Mathematics Club is closely tied in with the Engineering Club. its purpose being to study the historical background of mathe- matics. The members also delve into advanced topics which are never taken up in math classes. Mr. L. J. Adams has been responsible for making this club what it is today. The club is open to all students who have an interest in this held and who have had college math classes. Mr. L. J. Adams, Elwin Cooke and Ramon San Vincente watch a UCLA student work the panel board of the lll0l'llZll'liI'2ll brain. Page Tzeezzlj'-fit v

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FRENCH 'lille purpose of the French lilnlm is to ereute ar lvetter understanding lietxseen the student lnody and l reneli-speaking people. all who are interested in lsreneli Culture lreing urged to join the organiza- tion. Nlrs. Peggy li. Gerry. the spon- sor. has during the past year great- ly aided elnlt aetiyities. Nlernlners nent to see lfreneh films. sneh as l'11ri.v lfillllfi and to lireneli play Tr1rlt1j?e.'i ln their weekly meet- ing they play French eurd games and read French papers. ,4- ln the IJll'lll1'Q are fury Hess. ,lames Nlatliews. Xlarselle Cray. Colleen Grounds. lfllene Boykin. John Lune. Nlrs. Gerry und lfaye Green. PRESS CLUB The Press Club commenced a year ago this spring. The purpose of the Club is to coordi- nate zmd further campus jour- nalism and pnlslieations. the Clnli being open to all students interested in tliese fields. Club memlmers attended press conven- tions at U.S.Cf. and Redlands. ln the pic-ture are Steve Down- er. Gibby Cnll. Betty lloyer. Dave Hotelikin, lfddy lfeld- mann. Shirley Anderson. llliar- lotte Boyer. lgLlI'l3ilI'il Stevens and Dick Stewart. Dr. Viggiuno lends the SMCC Choir and Orehestru in the 16th annual Christmas Coneert. The Department of Mllsif' sponsors this eoneert every yi-nr. There were an instrumental ensemble, college ehoir, and eommunity sing.