Palomar College
Volume 27
Number 32
A Publication of the Associated Students
Gaskins earns dodorote;text now in library Norman E. Gaskins recently completed eight years of research for his doctoral work and was awarded a Ph.D in Theatre History by Western Colorado University. Dr. Gaskins, who heads the Technical Theatre Department, put the finishing touches on his research during his sabatical leave last fall. He has been on the Palomar staff since 1967. Dr. Gaskins' doctoral work is an elaborate textbook entitled "2001 Years: A Pictorial Costume Odysseyof English Clothing. " The 424-page manuscript has 851 illustrations and is accompanied by a series of 185 color slides. The watercolor illustrations in the book were drawn by Dr. Gaskins. The book is being published in slice/text form as a reference set by Kai-Dib International Film Company and is scheauted to be on the market in February, 1975. Two copies of the book have been presented to the Palomar library. One contains black and white drawings while the other has full color plates. Dr. Gaskins received his MAin Speech and Theatre from San Diego State University.
Orchestra concert to be held Tuesday Palomar's Community Orchestra, whose members live throughout North County, will present a concert Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Room C-6. Lois Miers, Escondido string and piano teacher, is the director. The orchestra will play works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Sibelius, Debussy, Gay, Walton and Elgar. Violins, mandolins and cellos hand made by orchestra members William Philipp, Claude Watson and Michael Zigmund will be displayed.
Club aids Career Fair Members of the Recreation Club participated in the annual Career Fair last weekend at the Escondido Village Mall. A display featuring the recreational activities at Palomar highlighted the club's presentation. "I was impressed with the number of people who came to the Career Fair and pleased with their enthusiastic response," said Bob Dean, president of the Recreation Club.
CAMPUS CALENDAR MONDAY, MAY 27 Memorial Day (Legal Holiday) Classic Art Ensemble, 8p.m. , P-32. TUESDAY, MAY 28 LDS Student Association. 11 a.m., ES-14. Palomar Orchestra Concert, 7:30 p.m., C-6. Governing Board, 7:30 p.m., Conf. Room. "Eckankar" discussion group, 8 p.m. E-16. WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 Concert Hour. 11 a.m., C-5 . MECHA, 2 p.m., R-5. Spring Sports Banquet, 6:30 p.m., Student Union. Eckankar Film/Lecture, 7 p.m., P-32. THURSDAY, MAY 30 Finals start. Palomar Christian Fellowship. 11 a.m., S-5. , Christian Science Organization, 11 a.m., ES-9. LDS Student Association, 12 noon, LS-16. Black Student Alliance, 1 p.m., F-llA.
FRIDAY, MAY 31 Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting, 10 a.m., F-3. Constitution Rewriting Committee, 10 a.m., Coni. Room. Young Democrats, 11 a.m .. B-1. Dance - Pinto Program, 8 p.m., Student Union. SUNDAY, JUNE 2 Nursing Department's Family Day, 1 p.m., Dome. DAILY Palomar Christian Fellowship Prayer Meeting, 7 a.m., F-23.
May 24, 1974
San Marcos, Calif.
92069
Three drama produdions open Will Geer Festival
The outgoing TELESCOPE editor Diane Marland, turns the editorial reins over to Chuck Brown, next semester's editor.
FOCUS editor Mike La Bonne reads the first copy of the magazine which was published and distributed yesterday.
SLEZAK COPS WRITING AWARD
Focus tops in state For the second year in a row the Focus was judged first in its class for General Magazine Excellence by the Journalism Association of Community Colleges meeting in Fresno last weekend. More than 600 delegates representing over 50 community colleges throughout California attended the annual conference. Palomar also copped another top award when Diane Slezak took first place in On-The-Spot Editorial Writing with her editorial stand against Proposition 9. This was the first on-the-spot award ever taken by a Palomar representative. Diane, a Telescope staff member, competed against more than 80 other students. Her editorial is reprinted in this issue on page 2. Katie Hoadley, a former Telescope
Scholarship available to Escondido student Escondido students of Palomar College are eligible for a $200 scholarship offered by the American Legion Auxiliary, J.B. Clark Unit #149. Prospective applicants must have completed their freshman year of college and plan to continue their college education. Each applicant must submit a brie~ statement to the Auxiliary stating need for financial support, field of study, the name of the institution at which the scholarship is to be used, ultimate goal and a personal and family history. The deadline for application is June 15. For further information on application procedures, contact the financial aids office in the counseling center.
staffer, and Joan Patrick, of the spring 1973 Focus, both garnered Honorable Mention awards. Hoadley for a Telescope editorial on marijuana and Patrick for her comprehensive report on black students attending Palomar. In addition to Slezak, other journalism conferees were Diane Marland, Telescope editor; Mike LaBonne, Focus editor; staff members Charles Brown and Roger Busby; and journalism adviser Fred Wilhelm.
Family Day honors nursing graduates Family Day sponsored by the Nursing Department faculty at Palomar's Dome will be held June 2, at 1 p.m. when 62 graduates will be honored at a program and reception featuring the presentation of the graduate pin of the nursing department. The graduates will be congratulated by Dr. Frederick R. Huber, college president and Walter F. Brown, dean of Vocational Education. A reception will follow in the Student Union. Family Day is held especially for the families and friends of the graduates, but the program is open to the public. The 62 students to be honored are those in the sixth class to complete the program since its inception in the summer of 1987. The Associate in Arts degree will be awarded to class members at the regular college commencement exercises June 8.
SCHOLASTIC LEADERS HONORED
Fifty grants awarded Amid applause and congratulations from family and friends, nearly 100 students received recognition for their scholastic achievements during the 12th annual Awards and Recognition Banquet Tuesday night in the Student Union. Fifty students were the recipients of approximately $7500 in scholarships donated by local community organizations. Awards for outstanding service in As sociated Student Government and clubs were also made at the dinner. Featured speakers, introduced by Nancy Comer, mistress of ceremonies, included Jerry Broeckert, 1973-74 ASG President; Dr. Ted Dixon. county superintendent of schools; and Dr. Frederick R. Huber, president of Palomar College. Scholarship award winners, presented by Dr. David Chapple, dean of student services, were: Nancy Majors, Noma Tullius, Claudette Peterson, Frank Dean. Paul Jones, Kathryn Evans, Dawn Parcell, Virginia Webster, Diane Slezak. Donna Rehkopf, Shirley Colonello. Virginia Webster, Sharon Mankin, Nancy Comer, Bill Johnson, Frank Lee, Jerry Rockstroh, Larry Sunn, Maureen Doyle, Rodney Stark, David Terrazas, Dorothy Church, Charles Hudson. Margaret Ferguson, Engelbert Sauber, Bill Cope, Charlie Hudson, Dana McRitchie, Constance Kalsow. David Kennard, Derek Scallet, Dina Klemm.
Gillian Roser, Sharon Wall, Sara Westbrook, Kathy Konyn . Jacqueline Delpy, Deborah Fleming. Peggy Haycock. Susan Hanaway, Dana McRichie, Dasharath Patel, Sandra Rattinger, Yvonne Gaudet, Chuck Brown. and Lynda Noble. ASG award winners, presented by Robert Bowman. dean of student activities, included: Mark Murphy, Diane Rounsaville, Amanda Moorhead, Nina Kedroff, Bobbie Miley, Dana Corey, Charlene Key, Margaret Konyn, Mike Beto, Nora Scott, .Tom Rutherford, Janet Baker. ¡ Don Eaton, Cathy Nelson. Debi Rankin, Dana Ward , John Snowder, Mike Vach. Denise Holman. Marji Heninger, Cecil Nelson, Daniel Nelson. Kay Barker, Rick Jahnkow, Jerry Broeckert, Ramelle Flory, James Abraham, William Woods. Outgoing officers include: Jerry Broeckert, presid ent; Rich Graham, vice president; Glae Thien, treasurer; Nancy Comer, representative; and Harry McGill, representative. Student assembly members receiving awards were: Jim Lund, Fred Thompson. Eric Christiansen. Luanne Marino, Rod Stark, Janet Baker, John Caughey, Ben Gill, Michael Tieri, Jerry Jones and John Tanner, faculty member. Judicial advocates included: Gilbert Hermosillo, Michael Brown, William Woods and Albert Aldrich.
Tonight marks the opening of the third bi-annual Will Geer Original OneAct Festival. Three one-act plays will be presented tonight and tomorrow night at 7:30p.m. in P-33. Admission tonight will be S1 for adults and $.50 for students. Admission for tomorrow night's presentations will be by invitation only. All plays will be judged and awards will be given. Among tomorrow night's honored judges will be Will Geer of "The Waltons" and Martin 1\lilner of "Adam-12." Plays being presented are written and directed by students in the Speech and Theater Arts Department. Acting roles are being filled by students in the acting classes and technical personnel are from the drama classes. Plays being featured are: "Finite Mercy" by Calvin Evans and directed by Dawn Sheppard. Cast members include Sue Williams. Rigo Estrada, Joe Biscone, Richard Garfield. Tanya Slivkoff, Karl Shield s and Nate Lubke. "Bowser Supreme" by Tia Maytag
College district
tax among lowest Residents in the Palomar Community College District are paying less than almost anyone else in California for higher education. Dr. Frederick R. Huber, president of Palomar, said that "according to statistics just released from the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges, the Palomar tax rate of 52. 4~ is the lowest of all 69 community college districts in California, with the single exception of Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria. The tax rate at Allan Hancock is only 6. 4~ less than Palomar's. ~ Six of the districts in the State have tax rates over twice that of Palomar's. They are the Barstow, Butte, FremontNewark, Marin, San Jose and Santa Clarita Community College Districts. In San Diego County, the OceansideCarlsbad (MiraCosta College) rate is 76. 3~, while the tax rate for the San Diego Community College District, which includes City, Evening and Mesa Colleges, is 69. 86~. The Sweetwater (Southwestern College) rate is 74~, and Grossmont is highest at 98.1~.
Trustees renew contract, increase Huber's salary Dr. Frederick R. Huber, superintendent and president of Palomar, was granted a contract renewal for a period of two years beginning July 1, 1975 at a salary of $35,000. Dr. Huber's current contract expires June 30, 1975. His present salary of $33,000 will be increased to S35, 000 for the 1974-75 school year. The college Governing Board approved the contract renewal at their April 23 meeting. The trustees a lso approved a transportation expense of S150 per month for Dr. Huber. Dr. Huber has been president and superintendent of Palomar si nce 1963.
Graduating student nurse nominee for Who's Who' Charlene Key, a Palomar nursing student graduating in June, has recently been nominated for Outstanding Young Woman of America and "Who's Who in American Junior Colleges." During her freshman year, Charlene served as class vice-president and Palomar's delegate to the State Student Nurses' Convention in San Francisco where she was elected first vice president. She served as chairman of the 1974 Student Nurses' Convention held in Anaheim, California. She was also a California delegate to the National Convention in Minneapolis. Charlene is a member of Alpha Gamma Sigma at Palomar College.
and directed by David Herrin. Cast members are Ellen Hexom. Carl Coole Mike Tabor. Phil Golden, Bari Wood and Vicki Young. "Marcelino~ by Rigo Estrada (adapted from a full length play of the same name) and directed by Ramelle Flory. Cast members are 1--:urt Kranz. Chance Ward. Freddy Rodriguez. Les Miller, Jimmie Hawn and Bob Rosson.
Instructors win educator award Instructors George L. Austin. Raymond D. Dahlin and 0. Byron Gibbs have been selected Outstanrling Educators of America for 1974, accordi ng to Palomar Dean of Instruction Virgil L. Bergman. Nominated earlier this year. they were selecterl for this honor on the basis of their professional ann civ ic achievements. Outstanding Educators of America is an annual awards program honoringdistinguished men and women for their exceptiona l service, achievements. and leadership in the field of education. Each year, those chosen are featured in the annua l awards volume. "Outstanding Educators of America." Inclusion in this awards publication is a distinct national honor for these educators. Nominations for the program are made by college officials. Select ion guirlclines includ e the educator's talents in the classroom. contributions to research, administrative abilities. civic service and professional recognition. George Austin is an instructor in the Industrial Technology Department. He is a graduate of Palomar and received his BA and Master's degrees from San Diego State. Raymond Dahlin is chairman of the Speech Department. He received both his BA and MA from San Diego State. 0 . Byron Gibbs heads the Counseling Department here. He completed his BA at Southeast Missouri State College and received a Master's degree from San Diego State. He recently earned hi s PhD in Higher Education from Western Colorado University.
News Briefs *** Any college student who is planning to go to law school and is interested in starti ng a Pre-Law Club at San Diego State contact Carlos Mol ina at 234-1 05 daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 287- 2746 after 6 p.m.
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Steve Laird emerged as Palomar's lone representative for the California State Track Finals this weekend in Bakersfield. Laird. a sophomore, clocked 9:41.7 to place third in the 3, 000- meter steeplechase at the Southern California Championships last Saturday at Chaffey College. which qualified him for the state meet.
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Live entertainment will be featured in "Last Picnic," an event open to all Palomar students today in the grass area near the Dome. East Utopian Mission will perform at the picnic, which is sponsored by the ASG in conjunction with the Student Help Center.
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Art student Mitchell Harmon took third place last Sunday at the Tri-City Creativity Fair held at Tri-City Hospital. The award was in the Graphic Design division with an acrylic on canvas entitled "P-H.~ Local representatives from "Operation SER" will be on campus on May 24 in the Conference Room (opposite the Placement Office) from 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon and 1:30 to 4 p.m. Operation SER has many free services which can assist students in need ¡of employment. For further information, see Miss Diener or Miss Clay in our Student Placement Office, Room A-32.