Vanguard University of Southern California - Centurion Yearbook (Costa Mesa, CA)

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From the deep hollows of an empty gastric cavity emanates an adamant growl driving a carnal being to the crowded, bustling premises of the famous unnamed Dining Commons, one block down from the O. Cope Budge Library. The avaricious students stampede to the feeding grounds in herds and packs or discover them- selves being led singly to their table by an unconscious, natural desire for High Continental vittles. As each individual chooses his wet tray and hardware, he tries inconspicuously to locate familiar faces in the throngs of gourmets with which to share his bread and words. Then his attention is diverted by a distinct aroma which beckons his nose to recognize a taco, a hamburger, or (with imagination) cavier and steak. Waiting and watching to move past the doughnuts, pies, and other tantalizing goodies in an abortive attempt of weight-watching, the carbohydrate connoisseurs greet Norm and the smil- ing servers. The student grabs the one last glass and running to the milk machine discovers a dry cow. After finally filling his glass and picking two pads of butter, he sits at a vacant seat, prays and allows one bite before the amen. Then he is lost in the changing patterns of mechanical digestion and babbling conversation as the meal be- comes the routine cuisine quelling the growl and satisfying the shrinking stomach. 41

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Running against psychological pressures and physical poundings, a pack of Vanguard harriers pushed themselves to total self- sacrifice as they strove for victory in cross- country competition. Behind the undefeated league runner, Rich Phillips, S.C.C. runners finished a close league second to California Baptist College. S.C.C. leatherlungs ran to a good 26-16 season record, upsetting Chapman and many other larger colleges for the first time in S.C.C. cross-country history. While Coach Reid was instilling the minds of the team with determination and a desire for victory, experience was transforming the excess flab into well -toned muscle fibers. Gaining con- fidence and skill, the Vanguard runners were motivated to win 15 of their last 17 meets, including 2 wins over league champion CBC and victories over LaVerne College, Nevada Southern, Pasadena College, and with a bare loss to U.C. San Diego. As they finished their final race, the S.C.C. cross country creepers collapsed and panted a prayer of thanksgiving!!