rd reiects second bid for Garcia hiring THE TELESCOPE Palomar College · Volume 27 Number 11 · A Publication of the Associated Students ·
Nov. 30, 1973
· San Marcos , Calif.
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Dramatists see talent test in 'Miracle Worker' By Dina Klemm Annie Sullivan was a young girl, only 20 and of Irish descent. She had been blind but through nine operations her sight had been restored. She learned to teach blind children to communicate through the use of hand signals. Yet her real test came with a completely undisciplined and overprotected child who could neither see nor hear. Helen Keller seemed to have no hope for the future and Annie in teaching Helen to communicate and to socially exist, became known as the Miracle Worker. On December 13 at 7:30 p.m. in P-33 the Palomar Drama Department, under the direction of Buddy Ashbrook, will recreate this touching drama of Annie Sullivan and Helen Keller. The "Miracle Worker" by William Gibson will be Ashbrook's thirtieth production at Palomar, and will run from December 13-15 and 20-22. Ashbrook will be directing a cast ranging in age from eight to 40 years old. The two lead roles were given to Ramella Flory as Annie Sullivan and Liza Allen as Helen Keller. Ms. Flory has been at Palomar for almost two years, involving herself in such plays as "Playboy of the Western World," "Dylan," and others. Her talent ranges in both art and drama. Ms. Allen is only five feet tall , making her fit well the part of the young Helen Keller. Liza performed in "Westside Story," "Musicman" and "Of Thee I Sing" at Escondido High School. She has also performed with the singing group, Up With People. In addition to acting, Liza worked as the House Manager for •Playboy of the Western World ." Two veteran performers were selected for the roles of Kate Keller, Helen's mother, and Captain Keller, Helen's Father. Pat Bean, playing Kate Keller, recently moved to Rancho Bernardo from Hawaii where she had her own television show on KGMB in Honolulu. In addition, she played the leading role in the "Wonderful World of Hawaii" and appeared on an episode of Hawaii Five-0. Dean Richardson of Escondido was chosen for the role of Captain Keller. Richardson has appeared in several local productions and has performed twice in the Old Globe Theater in Caligula and in the "Matter of J. Robert Oppenheimer." Carol Van Hoose will play the part of Aunt Ev, Helen's aunt. Carol has just recently had the lead in "Arsenic and Old Lace," and has appeared in other plays in Southern California. Two actors from Ashbrook's lastpro-
Wo rid Order of Baha'i discussions continue "World Order" of the Baha'i Dispensation will be among the topics for discussion by the Campus Baha'i club. The discussions will continue through December 19 in F-23 at I p.m. The first item of subject matter follows: "The world's equilibrium hath been upset by the vibrating influence of this most great, this new World Order." "Mankind's ordered life hath been revolutionized through the agency ofthis wondrous system, the like ofwhichmortal eyes have never witnessed."
Doctor wi II speak Dr. La Filse Chaney Jr. of Escondido will speak Thursday at 3 p.m. in F-9 on "The Hyperactive Child." Sponsored by Operation Share, Dr. Chaney will discuss causes and treatments of hyperactive conditions in children. The public is invited. For more information, call Barbara Alegria at ext. 303.
Awareness explored Learning how to experience the higher and more beautiful states of awareness is the purpose of the ECKANKAR discussion group, meeting Wednesday at 8 p.m. in F-3. The group is open to all students and faculty interested in finding their awareness as described in the sacred scriptures of all religions.
duction "The Hasty Heart" have been cast in the "Miracle Worker." Playing the part of James, Helen's half-brother , is Don Krout who had the lead in the former play. Don, also of Escondido, studied drama for four years at Escondido High School. In addition to "Hasty Heart" Don played in "Paint Your Wagon," and "Brigadoon." The other veteran of the Palomar stage is Phil Golden, portraying Annie Sullivan's doctor, Dr. Anagnos. Golden maybe known for his portrayal of Blossom, the African solider in "Hasty Heart." Phil also appeared in "Dylan," "Playboy of the Western World," "Brigadoon" and "Paint Your Wagon." Additional supporting cast members are Ken Sellers of Poway and Bari Wood of Fallbrook. Sellers will play the doctor who originally cared for Helen when Kate Keller first discovered Helen's blindness. Ms. Wood will play the part of Viney, the Kellers' housemaid. As the play calls for several blind characters , Steven Ellwood has been cast as one of the older blind kids. Steven was blinded in Viet Nam, and is aiding the other cast members on the actions ofthe blind. Other supporting actresses playing blind girls in the "Miracle Worker" are Carol Chandler of Escondido, Debby Ryals of Fallbrook and Sherry Beissner of Oceanside, all students at Palomar. There are also several elementary school children participating: Peggy Brue, 11, of San Marcos, Misty Markham, 11, and Karen Huffman, 9, both of Escondido. The southern "white trash" girls , Martha and Penny, are portrayed by Rebel Parks and Peggy Oslin, respectively. Rebel is also working on make-up with Mel Lavato, make-up man from the "Hasty Heart."
Planetarium performances relate Christmas story With the constant rise ofcommercialism, Christmastime has come to mean a time of bizarre advertising. The true meaning of Christmas is forgotten • during this season for shoppers. The Palomar Planetarium will retell the ever new story of Christmas during its performances December 5, 12, 19, and 26 at 7:15 and 8:30 pm. There is no admission charge. The Planetarium sky will show the little town of Bethlehem and the Great Pyramid of Cheops in ancient Egypt as the three wise men travel to the Star of Bethlehem. Possible explanations of the Christmas Star will be offered during the performances.
News Briefs Students interested in attending Whittier College should contact George Tenopir financial aid officer of Whittier. Tenopir has indicated that there are many opportunities for complete financial assistance for those who are admitted to the college. Limited information is available from Frank Hankin, financial aids officer. Mexican decorations and music will highlight "Fiesta Day" Wednesday in the' cafeteria. From 10:50 to 1:10 pm, the Palomar cafeteria will sponsor the entertainment to help "liven things up" during the lunch hour.
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Students planning to transfer to San Diego State University for the spring semester should contact the Counseling Office as soon as possible. On an individual basis, accommodations will be made for the transfers to SDSU, which operates on a different school calendar than Palomar.
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Black Culture Week will be held on campus December 19-21. Highlight of the event will be a PanAfrican conference with this year's theme being Problems of Underdevelopment in the Black World.
Mrs. John Cosh (left) and Mrs . Maurice Burns assemble materials for their annual membership drive extending through
December. Information may be obtained by calling 726-5535. (Photo by Sal Castro)
Plants blossom in new • • environment Investment Planting has begun in the ASG-sponsored arboretum (natural park) located in the northwest part of the campus. Exotic plants from around the world will be featured in the arboretum, which will serve students as both a study area and recreation spot. Among the 20-25 trees to be included in the park's initial development are the bunya-bunya tree from Australia, the silk floss of Brazil and a variety of coral trees. The trees range 10 to 12 feet each in height. "The arboretum is a fantastic idea with a lot of potential," botany teacher Wayne Armstrong noted. "The park is not only an improvement of the campus everyone can enjoy, but is also an investment in the environment." Armstrong and Bob Kelly of the gardening department have been helping the ASG with the project. Evans Cowan and treasurer Glae Thien are serving
'Great' film shows Director Jean-Luc Godard's 1961 film "Breathless" will be shown Thursday at I and 7 p.m. in P-32 as part of the 11 Great Directors" film series. The film is •an extemporization on the existentialist tenet that life has no essential meaning but that life is worked out by one individual experience after another," according to Dr. Robert F. Coleman, instructor. "This film is one of the most innovative ever made. This is to cinema as what abstract art is to painting," Coleman said.
Practitioner to talk Full-time Christian Science practitimer, Mike Mooslin, will speak of "A Faith That Heals" Wednesday at ll a.m. in ES-9. Mooslin, sponsored by the campus Christian Science Organization, comes from Newport Beach where he practices his Christian Science beliefs. The informal talk is open to all those interested. A discussion period will be held following the talk.
as student coordinators. The idea of the campus arboretum was actually originated last year by student assemblyman Brain Hawthorne, who devised early plans and obtained board approval of the proposal. Hawthorne , who has since graduated, credited his stay in New London, Connecticut for the idea. There, he saw that both students and community members enjoyed visiting the natural setting of the University arboretum. Likewise, the present coordinators see the park as a benefit to the science, art and photography departments as well as students and the general public. After the planting is completed in January, plans call for the trees to be identified with nearby plaques. In addition, benches will be installed and provisions made for possible outside classrooms . "I think one of the key things behind the arboretum is that it will never be complete since there could always be additions or improvements." Cowan said. "But, always it will be a place where people can sit down and enjoy the surroundings. Students interested in helping with the project are invited to contact the ASG office in R-3 for further information.
Supporters cite loss of freedom, racism by board By Mike La Bonne Chicano studies instructor Richard Garcia has lost his second bid for fulltime teaching status. Palomar's Board of Governors last Tuesday night reaffirmed their previous stand against hiring the controversial instructor. Supporters of Garcia charged that his academic freedom has been violated and that the board's actions were racist. At the end of the fiery two-hour session, Garcia supporters, many of whom were not from Palomar College. blocked the entranceway to the conference room to keep members of the audience from leaving. The attempt ended in a brief scuffle. Earlier in the semester Garcia had been recommended by the administration for advancement from half to full-time employment. A.J. "Pal" Anderson, a board member, opposed the idea, citing Garcia's Marxist-Socialist beliefs and what he felt were questionable teachingpolicies. The board subsequently voted 4-1 against Garcia. Through 60 student evaluations and petitions supporting Garcia, the matter was again introduced on the board's agenda last Tuesday night. As in his earlier encounter with the board, Garcia waived executive session at the meeting, citing the right of students to hear all viewpoints. Garcia accused the board of witch hunting and Red baiting. "I think my rights to be a socialist are protected," he said. "They're (the board) saying 'you can't teach because we think you're subversive.'" Among the Palomar supporters for Garcia were William Bedford of the Teachers Guild, and John Valdez, chairman of the Chicano studies department. At a press conference Wednesday Steven Esquibel, a graduate of UCSD, spoke on behalf of Garcia. •we can only derive from the actions of the board that due to the fact we have presented numerous evaluations supporting Mr. Garcia, that the actions are one of racism and insensitivity toward minority people on this campus." "I have been on the phone this morning with Clyd e Mathews, director of the Office of Civil Rights, HEW in Washington, DC," Esquibel said. "We are filing an official complaint with them on discriminatory hiring practices through the San Francisco office with Mr. Robert Holtzhapple, who is concerned with such actions in a higher education institution. "We are also contacting the Junior College Accreditation Team," Esquibel continued, "and Chicano lawyers organizations about filing a suit of discrimination against the school board ." Palomar President Dr. Frederick R. Huber released a statement saying that "the governing board and the administration regret the attempt to interrupt the board meeting following a recess last evening (Tuesday), and the incident that occurred at the entrance to the board room. "Representatives who asked that a teach-in be conducted were from campuses other than Palomar College," Huber said. "I am confident that the Mexican-American community and a large group of Mexican-American students would not want to be involved in a situation which would bring eitherdiscredit upon their program or the callege." Jerry Broeckert, associated student government president, said that student government is withdrawing from the Garcia affair. "Should future events be deemed appropriate for student government," he said, •we will take whatever action is necessary."
EXPEDITION JOURNEYS TO SCAMMON LAGOON
Whale trip approaches Sightings of migrating California gray whales will be one highlight offered students enrolled in next month's Baja expedition. Officially entitled Scammon Lagoon Expedition, the six-day trip is set for December 28 to January 3. It is a twounit course in Biology 99-Field Studies. Although the specific itinerary is unknown at present, past expeditions have stopped at Guadalupe Island, San Benitos Isles, Scammon Lagoon and San Martin Isle. Whale-watching enthusiasts will have ample opportunity to ply their interest,
since 9,000 to 11,000 gray whales make the trek to several lagoons halfway down the coast of Baja California. As many as 80 whales a day are spotted between mid-December and mid-February each year. Enrollment in the trip is limited to 30 students. Costs range from $255 to $270 depending upon the shipboard accommodations selected. Interested students may obtain additional information by attending a special meeting Tuesday, 11 a.m. in LS-16, or contacting Lester Knapp in the Biology Department.
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Six-pack stack eats up track for harriers Despite a midseason slump, the Palomar harriers sprung back to win the state junior college crosscountry finals at College of San M;ateo, November 6. While runners on the opposing teams were moaning and groaning about the adverse weather conditions, the Comets won their first small college championship. "When it came up raining, I just told the team to go out e arly and try to take control of the race--to try to run away with the race early," Coach Mike Curran explained. Run away with the race they did, and it was the result of Curran's philosophy, that you can turn cross country, an individual sport, into a team sport just like football or basketball. "We've had a lot of fine individual efforts this year, but the re ason we won the state was that we were the only team that could get five people together when it counted." The Comets edged out Citrus with a low score of 82 to the Owls' 85 for the championship. Winning the state title for Palomar were Lee Dick (third place), Humberto Banajas (ninth), Chris Jupp (21st), Steve Laird (22nd), Steve Ball (28th), and Dean McComb (53rd). Curran's team concept encompassed things such as the "two-by-two and three-come-through," the "six-packs tack" and the "24 offense." In the "six-pack-stack," for instance, Dick, Barajas and Laird would try to stay together at the front for the first three miles. At the same time, another group of three (Ball, Jupp and Lave) would run as a unit further back in the pack. Their job would be to finish ahead of the opponent's No. 3 man. "By going out strong at the start of the race, we were in complete control for about the first three and a half miles," said Curran. "Some individuals got to us in the last half-mile, but we still had enough team strength to hold on and win it in the rain." The team strength could be credited to Curran's unorthodox workouts. Working toward all-around conditioning, mental toughness and team togetherness , Curran ran his athletes through footballtype agility drills and had them carry heavy weights above their heads. With a trophy in hand and another one in mind next year, Curran appears optomistic. After all, how pessimistic can you be when practically the whole team is returning, including Steve Ball, Humberto Barajas, Chris Harmon, Ross Laird, and Matt Walker.
Open road bicycle race begins this morning Open Road Bicycle Racing began here this morning at 9:30. The race, composed of student and faculty members, started on the corner of Twin Oaks Valley Road, There. are four divisions involved. Experts will pedal for 13.2 miles, the men's, women's and faculty's division for 6.6 miles. Awards will be given for first, second and third place in each class.
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Rudy Folds displays his archery form which helped Comets to fourth place
Cagers lose twice; seek first victory
in the 12th Annual Southwest State Archery Championship.
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Playing an undisciplined brand ofbasketball, Coach Andy Gilmour's squad dropped their first two games of the season. The Comets are participating in the Antelope Valley Tournament ending tomorrow before returning home Tuesday to face Mira Costa at 8 p.m. East Los Angeles dominated last Saturday's game with an impressive 7047 victory. Palomar shot a dismal 28.4 percent from the field and converted on only nine of eighteen free throws. "We're playing individual basketball," Coach Gilmour explains. "Our guards are taking 70 percent of our shots and we're rebounding poorly. •It's not that we lack talent. We just have to learn to work together. And that's my job. I have to teach them to do that.' The Huskies displayed some offensive punch as they opened a thirteen point lead in the first half. But the locals mad e a run at them in the last five minutes, closing the gap to six points. The half end ed with the visitors on top 32-26. In the second half, Palomar hit a long dry spell--nine minutes--in which they managed to score only six points. And it didn't get any better. In the next five minutes they failed to get a basket. East Los Angeles pumped in six straight buckets before the spell was broken. · But by then , the game had already been decided. Sam Jiminez, the Huskie center, was the game's leading scorer with 21 points.
Archers capture fourth Gail Mullen, Wendy Mclean, and Tracy Jeffrey. Both women's and men's teams are instructed by Mildred Ayers, who has coached them for the past ten years.
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Dear Editor: In the issue of the TELESCOPE dated November 13, 1973, the entire back page is devoted to an appeal for the impeachment of the President, Mr. Richard M. Nixon. Five articles quoting different members of the faculty and a cartoon take up the entire page. A notice of the availability of petitions that can be signed that urge impeachment holds a prominent place on the front page. The editor of the TELESCOPE apparently i& not interested in any "free flow of ideas", as no member of the faculty that might hold an opposing or moderate view was quoted. Every issue has two sides and no one can convince me that there aren't members of the faculty that could present a different opinion. I would hope that the student body is not of one opinion, although possibly it is. I would suggest that in the interest of good editorializing the TELESCOPE present a broader viewpoint than that presented in this issue. Max Oliphant, Escondido
Editor's reply: Editorial contributions from students and instructors in history, economy, psychology and sociology were solicited at random by The TELESCOPE editorial board. There was no advance knowledge as to the personal opinion of each contributor. As the process was through random selection, efforts to offset the apparent lopsidedness by deliberately seeking the opposing view prior to publication would have represented a contrivance. The article dealing with impeachment If veterans or other students on cam- : petitions is one of straight news and pus are anxious to complete their edu- · would have been published regardless. The TELESCOPE publishes events as cation as soon as possible, they should they occur on campus. That this event contact the Veterans Education Office coincided with the editorial publication for particulars. was coincidental. Palomar College is willing to conduct As journalists, The TELESCOPE staff special classes during the three week is vitally concerned with the free flow period between the end of the spring of ideas . The staff makes every attempt semester and the commencement of to fulfill honestly and objectively its summer school. role within the college community. However, before these classes can be scheduled the approximate number of *** Dear Editor: veterans and other students interested I would like to commend the editor, in attending the course must be known. staff, and all contributors, on the exThe .course will be for two units, cellent articles in the Tuesday, Nov. 13 which for a three week period is conissue, page 2. There are many people sidered full time for pay purposes. here at Palomar, both Republican and Veterans are urged to make their Democrat, ·. as well as Independent, who desires known by completing the quesbelieve that Nixon has gone too far in tionnaire that will be sent by mail or his abuse of power, people that indeed by picking one up in the Veterans Educonstitute the majority. cation Oftrce. Return the questionnaire, Michael Tieri, ASG either in person or by maiL ··
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In that November 23 contest, Palomar led midway through the first half and then allowed the Cougars to run off 10 unanswered points. They never led again, losing 79-65. Henry Walther led all . scorers with 21 points. Guillermo Beckford grabbed 10 rebounds and Dana Blalock handed out 7 assists. Again it was poor shot selection· that hurt Gilmour's club. They shot only 38.4 percent from the floor and committed 31 tournovers . "We show signs of being a good team," Gilmour stresses. "But we have to discipline our offense. Our defense is about 70 percent of what it's going to be. In our first two games, we didn't start shooting free throws until the game was almost over."
Title contenders for seven weeks, gridders close out 5-5 season
RUDY FOLDS LEADS BOWMEN
Led by Rudy Folds, Palomar's intercollegiate coed archery team captured fourth place recently at the 12th Annual Southwest Regional State Archery Championship. The big tournament winners were San Bernardino Valley and Arizona State University (ASU), as they fielded all veteran teams. Folds was selected as an All-American this past August and was chosen 1972's Men's Grand Champion. Adding to his heavy schedule is the fact that he works full time at Sears and carries a full load here at college with his maior in recreation. On the national 1eve1 .l"olds came in second in competition in 1972. Also competing for the archery team is Glen Eastman who was chosen second team All-American out of three hundred nominees, and placed tenth in the U.S. Nationals. Palomar, which won the nationals in 1971~ has been one of the top three in the nation since 1968, except for this year. Don Rabsha, a four-year veteran of San Bernardino won first place man by breaking nine of ten of Rudy Fold's 1972 records. Steve Lieberman, a four year veteran of ASU, took second place. Lieberman was world champion at 16 and came in fifth in the Olympics at Munich. Carol Jurn also who broke all existing records in 1972 and was chosen Women's Grand Champion, held her previous records to take first place once more. Palomar's men team, in addition: to the only two returnees Rudy Folds and Glen Eastman, are Chris Keun, Larry Clague, Bill Skidmore, Mike Leonard, Gary Williams and Greg Damback. The female players, all new, are
He also pulled down a game high 15 rebounds. Comet Guard Henry Walthe led his team with eight points, followed by Jody Schmitz and Guillermo Beckford with seven apiece. Other Palomar scorers were Marc Pincock, 6; Larry Nardi, 4; Mark Truncale, 4; Dave Atkinson, 3; Dan Hattrup, 2; Dana Blalock, 2; Jerry Hitchcock, 2 and Dave Keesling, 2. Tim Ness, Bob Stein, Dan Enbrey and Ray Raimondi failed to score. Coach Gilmour remains optimistic that his team can put it together. "At times we played well, but our overall play is not consistent. We made the same mistakes against College of the Canyons."
Despite being bothered by injuries, the Palomar football team was a title contender for the season's first seven weeks before finishing in fifth place with a 4-4 Mission Conference record (5-5. overall). During the season, the Comets lost the services of defenders Mark Wankier, Chris Carleton, offensive lineman Harvey Whiteman and running backs Steve Simenec, Jay Semensow and Don Rivers. In addition, quarterback Ron Coppess, who missed only one game, was hampered by arm and leg injuries. Yet, the Comets still combined for an explosive offensive attack that gained 3417 total yards and 241 points during the season . The leading rusher was sophomore Derek Scallet, who galloped for 630 yards in 98 carries for an 6.4 average. Buster Hosey had 536 yards in 95 runs for a 5.6 average, while Coppess was the team's third lead~ng runner with 267 yards. Tight end Ed Kristensen led Palomar with 29 catches for 452 yards, but wide receiver Ken Iacuanillo had the most yardage with 489 yards on 19 receptions. Coppess connected with Comet receivers on 72 of 159 attempts for 1244 yards. Reserve signal-caller RandyWil-
kens hit ll of 31 for 155 yards. Defensively, back Raul Figueroa was first in defensive points for the second straight year, this time earning 338 points. Following him were John Pangrace (281 points), Larry Spurgeon (279), Dave Odum (276), Kerry Garrett (247) and Don Houghton (199). Others with more than 100 points include Dave murtagh (181), Dave Paredes 9175), Al McClure (134), Kim Grote (120), Tom Olson (ll2), John Thompson (lll) and Kevin Skahan (105). "We were pleased with the overall play of the freshmen this season," Head Coach Mack Wiebe said. "And, it is encouraging to know many will be back to play next year." Now, the Comet coaching staff is beginning to recruit high school seniors for next season. •we feel there are many outstanding · prospects in the area," Wiebe said, "and we want to make sure we get as many as we can for next season." "We have to get every good football player we can because the league is so competitive," he continued. "Junior college appears to be the way everybody seems to be going now."
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