University of Southern California - El Rodeo Yearbook (Los Angeles, CA)

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orVoor tm W Wi 22 student life The special and cultural events of- fered throughout the year were de- veloped and implemented by the Program Board. Part of the Student Senate, the Program Board includes thirteen committees ranging from the Inter- national Student Assembly to Trojan Pride. Each committee planned activities which were geared toward the spe- cific goals and interests of that group. As a result of the efforts put forth by the Program Board there was a melange of exciting and informative events available for students. A sample of this abundance of special and cultural events includes Black History Month, Founders Day, the International Food Faire, Korean Culture Day, and the CM Film Festi- val. by Julia Kirkendall Photos by Roger Tefft

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Phoio by Joel Ordesky Left: James Watt, former Sec. of the interior, speaks at Bovard. Above: Rev. Ciiarles Cur- ran participates in a debate on ttie Roman Catholic Church. Above: Undersecretary of Edu- cation, Ron Kimberling, addresses students. Top right: Rev, Ma- honey, Archbishop of LA, speal s during the debate on the Roman Catholic Church. Bottom rigtit: Ed Zschau campaigning on cam- pus. The variety of concerts and speak- ers invited onto campus this year drew crowds from all walks of life. Sponsored by the Program Board, the Concerts Committee and the Speakers Committee worked dili- gently to bring excitement and con- troversy to students, faculty, and staff. The Speakers Committee, under the guidance of Cameron Lawer- ence, started off the year politically with Republican Senatorial Candi- date for Lt. Governor Norma Jean Almodovar in October. Two debates were also held, one entitled, ' The Strategic Defense Initiative Debate ' featuring Dr. Robert Bowmen, and the other called, ' Dissent in the Ro- man Catholic Church ' with debators Archbishop Mahoney and Father Curran. James Watt, former Secre- tary of the Interior under the Reagan Administration, also appeared on campus in late January. The Concerts Committee, headed by Scott Perlewitz, brought Lone Justice with lead singer Maria McKee onto campus early in the school year. The diversity of enter- tainment, through concerts and noontime events, ranged from the Untouchables to Theionius Monster to a folk duo named Kendra and Bar- Besides the efforts of both com- mittees, Coffeehouse and Perform- ing Arts Committee also sponsored several entertainment events, such as Comedy Night and the CM Film Festival. by Dora Leong

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Opposrte page, top left: Santa asks the boys and girls whiat thiey want for Christmas to make sure he puts it on his list. Top right: Members of the Program Board: Carol Silberman, Michael Nei- mann, unidentified. Bottom right: Live reindeer even made their appearance at the Winter Wonderland. This page, top: Kids enjoyed the games and played in the styrofoam snow. Bottom left: Santa brought joy to the children by giving them presents. Bottom right: Three of Santa ' s helpers watch and su- pervise the children ' s events during the Wonderland. Photos by Cathy Herrera student life 23