The Telescope 22.03

Palomar College

ETELESCOP E

Volume 22 Number

3 · A Publication of the Associated Students ·

Oct 1, 1968

San Marcos..., Calif.

92069

Annual Club Week begins next M onday;

The 73 members of the 5th Division Marine Band in full dress blues at Camp Pendleton recently.

73 members strong

Marine band plays here

Seventy-three Marines will be invading Palomar tomorrow at 11 a.m. But there need be no fear, they are the members of the Fifth Division Marine Band .

The Fifth Marine Division Band was first organized in the early months of 1944 after the division was activated at Camp Pendleton in January of that year.

In August, 1944, the band sailed with elements of the division for Camp Tarawa, Hawaii, and remained there until January 27, 1945. On that date the e ntire division embarked aboard ship for it's first and last combat engagement of

the war--Iwo Jima.

Members of the band actively participated in combat operations during the 36 day battle preceding defeat of the Japanese defenders. It was during this time that Marines of the 5th Division raised the American Flag on Mt. Suribachi, a photograph of which has become one of the most celebrated pictures of all time.

Division bandsmen turned their instruments in on February 6, 1946, when the 5th division headquarters was disbanded at Camp Pendleton, and the division phased out of existence.

Due to the war in Vietnam, Secretary of Defense Robert McNamara, now president of the World Bank, authorized the reactivation of the 5th Marine Division commencing March 1, 1966 . The division's band was re-formed under the guidance of second lieutenant S. L. Snellings Jr., on June 1.

Musical selections of the band range from Beethoven's 5th Symphony to the Tijuana Brass, from Sousa marches to Broadway show tunes.

Time for the performance is 11 a.m . in the student patio.

ShorinJO Kempo defe nse tactics

to be demonstrated here next week On Tuesday, October 8, ~MS will present Sargent D. Smith, Asst. Professor at the College of Foreign Studies in a demonstration of Shorinjo Kempo at ll a.m. in the Dome.

Shorinjo Kempo is a means of selfdefense as practiced by Zen Buddhists ..

As Sargent Smith says in his letter to Palomar College, "To the uninitiated, at first glance 'Shorinjo Kempo,' is the same as 'karate'. However, this is not so . 'Shorinjo Kempo,' so named after the temple in China where it originated, is based upon Zen principles. In fact, Shorinjo consists of spiritual, as well as mental and physical training. Further, meditation in the 'zazen' position (crossed le~s) is standard practice for those who study this art. Self-discipline, and love and respect for others are extremely important as-

Dartmouth valedictorian, James Newton, hammers draft in tri-club speech Dartmouth valedictorian, James Neuton told around 80 students here Wednesday that the present draft system is not in the American tradition and not part of America·•s heritage .

In a lecture sponsored by the Young Democrats, Newman Club, and Peace and Freedom, Neuton described the history of the selective service system, some of its inequities, and possible deferments.

After opposing the war in Vietnam and the draft in his graduation address, Neuton said his conscientious objector classification was changed by his local board to 1-A or draftable.

"My local board's rationale was that I had opposed official government policy and therefore against the national interest to which they feel they must protect~explainedNeuton.

"The two main reasons for the draft are to build up strength when the nation is in an unpopular war and to maintain military control of the civilian population", said Neuton.

pects of 'Shorinji Kempo.'

The fighting and defense drills will interest most students, as using this art one can down a man with the .flick of a wrist or the application of pressure at certain points of the body.

Sargent Smith has obtained his black belt, and is also an expert in judo and Palomar College defeated Glendale Community College Saturday night 12- 0.

The Comets, rated 18-point underdogs to the Arizona school, dominated the entire game.

karate. As far as Mr. Smith knows, "he is the only westerner who has studied Shorinjo."

When he found that he was coming back to California he extended this offer of demonstrating Shorinjo to the students of Palomar. His demonstration will dwell largely on the physical aspects of Shorinjo with a brief explanation of Zen Buddhism, its customs and beliefs and the purpose and manner of meditation.

All interested Students should come to the Dome at ll a.m. Tuesday, October 8.

Cast chosen for first drama ; 'Shrike' features large cast Tryouts for the first Palomar College drama presentation, "The Shrike", were held Monday afternoon and evening, September 23.

The play has an unusually large cast ·, 25, seventeen of whom are males. The cast is not complete yet and there are still two non-speaking roles available at this writing. The cast, so far, is as follows: Miss Cardell, Jacquie Catalano; Fleming, William Briggs; Miss Hansen, Patricia Gehris; Dr. Kramer, KentGordon, Grosbert, Jim Southers; Dr. Barrow, Glenda Bradley; Ann Downs, Jeannette des Ermia; Jim Downs, Bill Lehrke; Dr. Schlesinger, Gene Floyd; Don Gregory, Bob Huchings; Sam Tager, Tom Bates; George O'brien ., Rat Cavell; Joe Major,N. Jones;John Ankoritis, Tad Geer; Frank Carlisle, Mike Stodghill; William Schloss, Jim Downing;Dr. Bellman, Greg Druger; Miss Wingate, Chloe Dam us, Harry Downs, Dave Jones; and Tom Blair; Jay Giles.

The play itself revolves around an unsuccessful theater director, Jim Downs, who is estranged from his overlypossessive wife. Jim also proves unsuccessful at suicide, and the action of the play opens with Jim finding he has been admitted to the psycho ward of a big city hospital, which is routine with suicide attempts. Since he knows he is not insane, Jim is not upset, at first.

But, Jim's sweet and loving wife comes to "rescue" him and he soon finds he is ensnared in a trap from which he may never escape unless he is returned to the «.shrike" (a Jpreditory bird), his wife.

"The Shrike" is not a tragedy in the true sense of the word. It will not .uplift nor perform any sort of catharsis for the audience. The audience will, however, wander from the theater un comfortably puzzled, who is sane, really sane and who isn't. The play starkly reveals how terror and desperation can make one violate himself, "sell out" his values, become brainwashed . As Jim Downs finds, choosing the lesser of two evils is merely substituting one evil for another.

In a new policy inaugurated by the department this eason, some classes from high schools within the college dis trict will be invited to attend the last dress rehearsal of the productions scheduled during the year. The "invitational" p erformance will replace the Saturday matinees which are being dropped. As a result, various high school groups will get a special sneak preview of "The S4rike" Wednesday night, October 30.

"The Shrike" will begin its seven night run October 31, and be presented November 1st, 2nd and the 6th through 9th.

Admission prices are 50 cents for students and $1.00 for non-students.

Campus joiners will get a chance to observe the activities of the many clubs at Palomar next week when the InterClub Council presents its second annual club week.

Beginning October 7, many of the student organizations will be presenting contests, games exhibits and other programs in an effort to acquaint new students with the many opportunities for social involvement and to give them a sample of what they might expect.

Ron Simecka, Inter-Club Council president, bubbled enthusiastically about the project and promised an exciting week of it for those interested.

"We just hope the kids see how much fun we're having and maybe they'll want to get in on it too," commented Simecka.

Among the events already scheduled for the week-long exposition is a gala tricycle race to be co-sponsored by the Pep Club and Circle-K. Circle-K will also be screening a movie of last year's Grand Prix de Trikedom, and, if the wind freshens, the Kiwanis service club hopes also to organize a kite-flying contest.

Also among the more active clubs, so far, is the Associated Men Students which is sponsoring a pie-eating contest and, for the Sales oriented, a pie throwing contest.

Aficionados of the Japanese martial arts should be interested in the demon-

stration of Shorinjo Kempo also being staged by AMS which, along with the volley ball tourney putonbytheWomen's Recreation Association, should provide plenty to interest the sports fans.

The Freshman Class is sponsoring a dunking booth as well as a car destruction as their contribution to the action packed week.

Simecka also outlined plans for the AWS fashion show which will feature Palomar co- eds modeling the Fall offerings of the best shops in the North County area.

ICC president Simecka pointed out that the ladies will be escorted by members of Circle-K who will show the newest in male apparel.

Campus political clubs, Young Republicans, Young Democrats and the Peace and Freedom club hope to be presenting speakers from all points of the political compass represented at Palomar.

Simecka told The Telescope that these are only the activities plannea so far and, as the clubs meet again this week and plans become finalized, even more events will be forthcoming.

The combination. festival-membership drive will last through October 11 and any students who may become interested can contact officials of the various organizations or the ICC,

College work experience program offers units of credit for work Under the work experience program, certain students are eligible for units of credit.

To qualify for the Work Experience Program, a student must be working in a job related to his major area of study. The student must be enrolled in at least 12 units of course work, including Work Experience.

The Office Occupations Program was xpanded as a result of the 1963 Vocation Education Act which makes funds available for many vocationalprograms.

New for this semester is a coordinating class for students in all other vocational areas.

"Last year, approximately one hundred students benefited from the Work Experience Program," stated Mrs. Renick. "Many students went on to fulltime employment in their vocations after completion of last semester 's work experience program" Evidence shown in follow-up studies proved that both male and female students profited a great deal from the program.

Students enrolled in the followingprograms are eligible for Business 51 and 53: General Busi ness, Accounting, Clerical, Legal Secretarial Science , Medical Assisting, and Library Science.

Students enrolled in the Bus.51 A-BC-D program are assigned to a work station on campus without pay, four hours a week. They must also meet in a coordinating class for one hour each

week. A student receives two units of credit in the on-campus program.

Students employed in a distributive occupation with 15 or more hours per week are eligible for Bus 52 A-B-C-D, which is a three credit program. Students in the distributive education prograTa must aloo attend a coordinating class and be enrolled in one of the following courses: Bus. 5, 18, 28, 29, 30A, 31, 32, 33A, 33B, 34, 35, 37, 40, 41, 42, 43, 45, 47, 61, 63, 62, and 65 .

For Business 53 A-B-C-D students must be employed ten hours or more per week off campus with pay. Bus. 53 students also meet in a coordinating class one hour per week.

Vocational students must be employed 10 hours or more off campus with pay.

Students enrolled in the following programs are eligible for 54 A and B: Automotive Technology, Drafting Technology, Electronic Technology, Graphic Arts, Recreation, Industrial Technology, Photo Journalism, Technical Art, and Technical Illustration.

All of the previously mentioned course are offered with no overload or class conflict. There is a class meeting once a week at 7 a . m. for Bus 52 and 11 a.m. for office occupations and other vocational areas. All programs are for three units credit except Bus. 51 A-BC-D, which is two units. "Students who qualify are encouraged to take advantage of this on-the- job training program," urged Mrs. Renick.

LATE NEWS BRIEFS A non-school sponsored car caravan of 20 Palomar students left the college Friday night at 10 p.m. sharp under the leadership of Ron Simecka, ASB vice president, for Glendale, Arizona. They traveled overnight, stopping only for coffee and gas. After meeting the Comet football team as they got off the plane for their successful battle against Glendale Community College, Arizona, Saturday night. Following the game, the tired twenty made the return trip.

* * * Next week's Club Week activity will be kicked off by a special publication called "ClubScope." Unrelated to the Telescope , it is published by the InterClub Council and Ron Simecka, it's President. He has hired two student jour-

BULLETIN Due to election irregularities, the ASB elections held last Friday have been invalidated.

Tentative schedule for the new election will be next Wednesday.

Further details of the controversy will be published in this Friday's Telescope.

nalists to produce the work. Steve Kr.ueger, managing editor, and his assistant and typesetter Dianne Phillips. ClubScope will be published the fi r st day of Club Week, October 7. A two page format is currently beingplannedwithmany pictures and summary of all club activities .

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Ben K. Appiah, foreign student studying medicine at Palomar, was involved in a serious two car accident Thursday morning on the way to college . While traveling on Pomerado road near Rancho Bernardo, his small Volkswagen sedan collided with a Chrysler Imperial. Ben's VW skid, flipped over and skid on it's roof until slamming into a dirt embankment.

Ben received only a minor cut on his right elbow from flying glass in the accident that crushed the roof to the level of the top of his seat. Ben came straight to Palomar from the hospital where he was treated and released to. continue his school day.

He is living presently in Alpine, about 40 miles east of San Diego. Due to the total wreck of his car, he is looking for an apartment in the San Marcos area.

THE

TELESCOPE

In 1962, the Student Publications Boar<! established a Code of Ethics with the cooperation of the members of all campus publlcatlona. Local newspaper publishers were asked to comment and they said the code Was complete. Two statements from that code are pertinent today: •Within the framework of school coverage, sensationalism, glortflcatton, and favoritism should not be tolerated. • Coverage of national or international occurrences should be governed by the proximity of the event and the direct relationship of the event to the students.

These events should be considered

when they occur on campus or brought into the college program directly. • · Opinions expressed In this paper In signed editorials and articles are the views of the writers and do not necessarily represent opinions of the staff, views of the Associated Student Body Council, college administration, or tbe Boar<! of Governors.

The TELESCOPE Invites responsible •guest editorials• or letters to the editor. All communications must be signed by the author.

The TELESCOPE as a student newspaper must represent the entire spectrum of student thought.

FROM THE RIGHT SIDE

Patriotism--Out of sight or out?

By Steven A. Krueger Tomorrow, 73 marines, members of the 5th Marine Division Band, will be performing for the student body.

It has been said that they are the symbol of a corrupt and unjust "establishment~, sent to this campus to instill "quaint" and "old-fashioned~ patriotism in the students. Many students plainly don't like to hear the marches of John Phillip Sousa, or the famous songs of the American Heritage. It is to these students that this editorial is aimed .

Students who feel that patriotism is somehow old-fashioned, outmoded, and "straight" are students who fall into one of two molds. Either they truly believe what they say, or they are only agreeing with what is popular with those they call friends.

To those of you who think you really believe what you say, take note. Someone must fight once in awhile to protect the liberties you so zealously demand. The Marines, soldiers, fliers, the Coast Guardsmen, they are the ones who have, for almost 200 years, made sure that you can have the right to call the President a murderer, to tear apart campus administration offices, to stay dirty and refuse to bath under the guise of r ebellion or "complete disavowel of the 'establishment'". If it were not for these so-called "murderers" ; the protestors of today would really know what police brutality is. The heavy crush of a tank tread is much more final and deadly than is a policeman's billie club. Ask the students in Prague.

Of course it is your right to dissent.

But just remember, many of those you "hate" the most are justcommonpeople.

If an officer says they are to take part in a sweep and destroy mission in Vietnam, they must do it. They don't like to kill, but they must or be killed.

It is not their place to give orders or

to formulate policy. To demonstrate against them is to discredit a fine group of men and to reek discredit on your supposed "cause."

To those who only follow to be popular -you could be making a drastic mistake that can ruin your future. Someday the ideas of certain left wing groups may be fully accepted, but that day is far away, and it's likelihood seems remote at best. So someday, perhaps 30 years from now (that may seem long from now, but world war two only began 27 years ago), you will go to apply for a good paying job. Your prospective employer will look at your school record. and see you were a member of a group now popular with some students but as repulsive as possible to most.

He will look at you skeptically, think a moment, and say, "next please." If you are only letting your hair grow long because it is vogue, think again. How you look determines the kind of people you can have as friends. Like it or not, that is the way it is. As I said, someday that may change, but it hasn't in the recorded history of the world.

In short, if you believe what the protestors are saying, join them . If you are joining only to belong to a group that calls themselves "groovy people," think hard. It could ruin your entire life.

So let us go hear the Marine band tomorrow. Respect them as men. They are Marines, but they are only doing their job. Respect the flag, not love just respect, If you can truthfully say that the playing of the Star Spaagled Banner and the sight of Old Glory doesn't run goose bumps up your arm, then Mr., Miss, or Mrs., you don't belong.

You are in a distinct minority, and you will remain in a minority until Hades becomes an ice skating arena.

McCarthy hearing rncMe inaugurates film seriffi "Point of Order," a dramatic account of the McCarthy Senate era will be ·shown here tonight. The film will be the first in a series of 12 movies to be presented Tuesday nights until April.

The film series will attempt tq present realistic movies that show the unromantic, sometimes naturalistic side of life. These productions are a countermovement against the flood of films that depict the romanticized West, the excitement of the entertainment field, the glor:y of war, and the intrinsic "right.ness" of t,he many standard attitudes in society.

The movies range through various cinematic periods of the 20th century.

The second movie, "When Comedy was King,~ will be shown Oct. 29. It stars Charlie Chaplin, Laurel and Hardy, and the Keystone Kops.

Other films to be shown include "Cowboy,". with Jack Lemmon and Glenn Ford; "Detective Story," starring Kirk Douglas; "This Sporting Life," with Richard Harris; "Citizen Kane," with Orson Welles, and Joseph Cotten; ·"Mickey One," starring Warren Beatty; "The Mark," with Stuart ·whitman, Rod Steiger, and Maria Schell; and "The Entertainer," starring Laurance Olivier and Albert Finney.

"Lolita," with James Mason and Sue Lyon; "The Catered Affair,~ with Bette Davis and Ernest Borgnine; and "The Pumpkin Eater," starring Anne Bancroft are slated as alternate films.

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Mr. Richard Peacock, English instructor, explained the purpose of the film series is "to find an insight into filmmaking and promote more understanding of the media called cinema."

"The movies in this series are unique,~ Mr. Peacock said. "They're not the kind you'll see on TV. They are worthy of being analyzed. After each film there will be time for a discussion, which I will lead. We will discuss theme, characterization, and film techniques."

Mr. Peacock hopes to start a credit course in this area next year. "So often we watch a: movie and are in such a hurry to get to the car or do other things that we don't take time to discuss it," he said. "Often, too, we may not want to discuss the movie with the person w-e're with. We may not feel close enough to them.

Cafeteria serves variety of meals Cafeteria help was kept hopping last week with the large influx of enthusiastic and hungry students.

Mrs. Gertrude Coulter, food manager, reports that the hot foods counter has been exceptionally busy this year.

The cafeteria is open from 10:45 a.m. until 12:10 p.m. daily, usually serving two to three choices each of meat and casseroles and a choice of five to seven varieties of salads and desserts.

All food is served ala-carte with the exception of a 55¢ salad plate.

The snack bar will be open from 7:45 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. On Friday it will close at 3 p.m.

Vending machines are located in the art, engineering and gym areas for the convenience of the students. Any student having difficulty operating the machines, please report to the cafeteria and the malfunction will be adjusted and any loss of funds reimbersed.

Mrs. Coulter stated that the cafeteria receives no district or government aid, a fact which might be overlooked by the students in view of the low price schedule offered.

At present the staff numbers 11 women, one night manager and five to eight student helpers.

'Hey bud, how'd ya like to buy some books cheap?'

LIKEITIS

Presidential candidate echoes sound of silence Could it possibly be that good old "Tricky-Dick" Nixon has somehow contracted a strange case of lock-jaw?

Or maybe after studying the somewhat unusual events during this campaign year he has found truth in the old adage "Silence is golden"?

At any rate, Richard Nixon's lips are tighter than Dean Martin on New Year's Eve. In this year when America is faced with so many problems, both at home and abroad it seems imperative that the candidates open up and level with the voters.

Never before has "silence" played such an important role in a presidential caJ!lpaign.

Perhaps one major reason for this is because American political opinion has become dangerously polarized. There is no such thing as a "moderate" anymore . Therefore, the only way to satisfy the largest percentage of the electorate is to campaign without saying anything definite.

Does America realize what this means to the security of the Democratic pro-

By Steve Schneider cess? A somewhat intelligent vote is nearly a requirement for democracy fo work smoothly.

It is ridiculous that American politics have sunk to a point where a man is more likely to be elected on what he doesn't say rather than what he stands for.

Any man including a ~itler can learn to be quiet until he is in office.

Recently Nixon aides said that Nixon didn't "need" to debate the democratic nominee, Hubert Humphrey. Veryinteresting. Did it ever occur to Nixon and his aides that maybe the American p.eople need to hear how he stands on specific issues?

Maybe Nixon remembers what happened back in 1960 when he and John Kennedy took part in the debate which was said to have been a major factor in Nixon's loss.

Nixon bas declared a moratoriam concerning the VietNam war, reportedly because he feels discussion of the war might be detramental to the Peace talks now going on in France.

Isn't that great? So now all of you people eligible

to vote are supposed to go out and vote for him and be trusting that he will do what you want him to do concerning the war.

The trouble with that is that obviously everyone will not be satisfied.

Nixon says that he will work toward an "honorable peace" in Viet Nam. But would he be so kind as to explain what an honorable peace is and how he is going to work toward it?

Could it possibly be that Nixon has a revolutionary idea as to how we can end the war very quickly and is afraid that if he reveals his secret plan that Johnson might steal his idea and. end the war before he has a chance? I seriously doubt it. Butthenwhywon'thetalk? Why won't he tell it like he sees it?

Perhaps it's because he doesn't have the answers either. In fact, maybe the reason he isn't t.e lling the Americ·an people what he plans to do if elected is because he doesn't have anything planned.

So maybe he is telling the truth-if silence can be telling the truth--and maybe an apathetic America deserves an apathetic leader. I hope not.

ASB president suggests raise in standard An item has come to my attention which concerns us all. I would appreciate it if the students of Palomar Community College would help the faculty and the ASB Council in solving it.

I'm writing in regard to the Disqualification Standard. Currently, the Disqualification Standard is as follows: If a student falls below a 1. 75 for three consecutive semesters, he is disqualified from Palomar for one semester.

Currently, the standards at Palomar College concerning disqualification are, 'to the best of my knowledge, the lowest in San Diego County. We are operating by the minimum state policy.

At all: other junior colleges in the county, disqualification results from two consecutive semesters of a grade-point average lower than 2.0, or a policy roughly comparable.

12 Foreign students .have varied interests Twelve students from foreign countries are enrolled at Palomar for the fall semester, sponsored by various citizens in the North County area.

The students, their home countries , education majors, and area towns of temporary residence, are: Ben K. Appiah, Ghana, general education, Encinitas; Maria Jesus Baeza, Mexico, medical assisting, Escondido; Timothy D. Bullen, Australia, journalism, Solana Beach; Antonio Ciurlizza, Peru, business, Vista.

Evelyn Maun Cortez, Philippines, clerical, Po.way; Raul T. Herrerra, Mexico, engineering, Vista; Alex D. Kapsokavadis, Greece, history, Encinitas; Yukiko Katayama, Japan, English, Escondido; Mohammed Kazemain, Iran, engineering, San Marcus; Gaetan P. Phipps, France, business administration Del Mar; Teresa Rubi-Romero, Mexico secretarial, Escondido.

By maintaining such low standards, the College is committing four grave mistakes.

-She is spending money educating people whose academic standing falls below the -county mean. We are retaining students

Young Republicans slate dance Nixon fars to rear 'fttrts'

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"Students for Nixon~ are holding a dance aboard the Mansion Belle paddlewheel boat this Saturday night.

The affair, featuring live "The Flights," a rock group, will be leaving the Islandia dock promptly at 9 p.m.

- According to D. Jess Ashcraft, chairman of the county Young Republicans for Nixon committee, "Anyone arriving after 9 p.m. will have to swim after the boat. " Tickets r .ce $5.50 a: couple. Refreshments arc fr ee except for the bar .

Dress is casual, and the cruise will return to the Islandia around 12:30.

Tickets can be purchased through Ashcraft or Steve Price, co-chairman of the Nixon committee on campus.

No Palomar football bame is scheduled for that night, according to Ashcraft.

Women students plan Friday slumber party The Associated Women Students of Palomar are sponsoring a get-acquainted slumber party this Friday in the dance studio.

The slumber party is designed, according to Linda Welch, AWS secterary, to give the freshmen girls an opportunity to meet other freshmen as well as sophomores. Each participant will learn about the activities and programs offered to the women of Palomar.

who would be dismissed from any other junior college in the county.

Students who are maintaining a 2. 20 average or better, which I feel should be the minimum standard, are forced into accepting crowded classrooms and less personal attention.

Incoming students are forced into choosing from the "left-overs", as previous students, regardless of their academic standing, are allowed an earlier choice.

Students who are not eaTning average-or-above grades will find that they are "killing~ themselves gradewise. If they should ever begin to earn decent grades, their previous records would harm them severely.

Last year Palomar Community College lost two tax-overrides, due to apparent community lack of faith. I suggest that if we were to raise our ' academic standards, the con;tmunity would have a higher regard for the college and the students.

Last spring a poll was taken to determine the faculty's feeling in regard , to this problem. About ninety percent of the faculty was contacted. The result was an almost unanimous vote to raise the disqualification standard. Yet the administration has not acted.

I plan to take a poll of student opinion regarding this problem. If you, the students of Palomar Community College, respond maturely and favorable, then · I will present the results to Dr. Huber for action. And if nothing is done by the administration, then I promise I'll tell the whole college community how we ·tried.

Kim R. Clark