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Womenand politics seminar held By BRIAN SCULLY Angeles Congresswoman Yvonne involvement in American politics. woman Kaywood's offer to consider : A political seminar entitled Braithwaite Burke, who is currently Miriam Kaywood of Anaheim and women in the audience for a political "Women and Politics" drew more serving as chairperson of the a member of the Anaheim City position met with a good response than 150 people to the FC Campus National Congressional Black Cau- Council and Anaheim City Planning and was interpreted as "a very good P Theatre on Saturday. cus. Commission also urged more women sign". The symposium featured four fe- Burke urged all women to become to get involved. Kaywood felt that All four political speakers con- ... .... male politicians including Los more politically involved and to women should get involved cluded the symposium by urging :'y 4. become more educated on important politically on the local level in order women to get educated in politics, to political issues. Burke recom- to educate themselves. Kaywood get involved politically, and to follow Tribute to mended that women start out in local also recommended that women with great interest all political YEAR'S BEST - Howard Perkins was honored last night as Man of the Year politics and become involved in or- volunteer for political work in their matters now being decided by legis- at FC's 18th annual Men of Distinction ceremonies. Named a Man of in ganizations such as the League of particular political party in order to lators in Washington, Sacramento Distinction last year, Perkins was selected for his achievements Malcom X Women Voters and the National gain more knowledge. and locally, journalism and service to the college. Womens Political Caucus. Also present were Fullerton Burke stressed the need for Councilwoman Frances Wood and next week women to become aware of all La Habra Mayor Robin Young who political issues, especially those holds the distinction of being the Perkins- 1976 Man of the Year A tribute to the late Malcom X will which directly affect women. She youngest woman mayor in the state. take place in two areas of the FC stated that the Day Care Center Bill, All women involved in the By DONNA HATCHETT worker for the Tom Hayden cam- Daniel Cordova, Service to the campus on Wednesday, May 29, recently vetoed by President Ford, symposium agreed that women who Editor-in-Chief paign. College; Patrict J. Dollard, Life Planned and coordinated by the might have passed if more women are involved in politics have a much Howard Perkins, last semester's Listed in Who's Who Among Sciences; William T. Faris, Human- Committee for Black Awareness and knew about the bill and had become harder road to travel. Burke editor-in-chief of the Hornet was America's High School Students, ities; Brian G. Furlong, Fine Arts, sponsored by the Associated involved. mentioned that women encounter named Man of the Year for 1976 at Perkins has distinguished himself in Music; John A. Gyben, Business Students, the program will begin at The Congresswoman endorsed more opposition from fellow legis- ceremonies held last night in the his college career as well. He has Education; and John R. Hood, 9:30 a.m. in room 415 and move to the Equal Rights Amendment and lators than they do from their Student Center. , received several awards and Technical Education. the patio stage (between the the resubmittal of the Day Care Bill constituents. Burke also noted that Perkins, who is serving as editor- scholarships in the area of journal- cafeteria and the bookstore) at before Congress Burke also women are still expected to fill tra- in-chief of the Torch magazine this ism. Serving last year as News Others honored were: Coleman L . 10:50. The program will conclude at announced her endorsement of ditional role expectations in addition semester, was honored for his Editor and Managing Editor, Kells, Physical Education, Football; 2 p.m. California Governor Jerry Brown for to their political responsiblities. achievements in journalism as well Perkins moved naturally into the James A. Leicht, Social Sciences; The program will begin with a President. Burke pointed out that According to several workers at as service to the college and position of editor-in-chief for the fall Donald R. Lynch, Service to the brief history of the life of Malcom X Brown supported a good deal of the FC Women's Center who community affairs. semester of 1975. Community; Yoshio Matsumoto, which will be presented by Shareef legislation beneficial to women and arranged and sponsored the In addition to his extensive Under his guidance,. the Hornet Fine Arts, Music; Otis D. McCLain, Muhassan, who is from the Jamate that Brown's stand was favorable on symposium, the seminar was con- involvement with the Hornet news- made many significant changes and Service to the College; Roberto Masjid-Ul-Islam mosque in Los most women's issues. sidered a success. They noted that paper, Perkins is a member of the earned a coveted All-American Melendez, Service to the College Angeles. Burke also gave a short political many women were actively inquiring American Civil Liberties Union, the Award. During Perkins' tenure as and Club Activities; Eusebio Mina, This will be followed by a film history of women and their into matters of politics. Council- NAACP, and is a Democratic Party managing editor, the newspaper Business Education and Overall which gives an in-depth view of won its first All-American award Scholarship; and Robert B. Niles, Malcom X's life. After the film, since 1968. Physical Education, Football. Rasheed Abdullah, who is also Senate el ections look to be In addition to his work in affiliated with the mosque.in L.A., journalism, Perkins is active on the Other Men of Distinction include: will speak about the period of Associated Students Finance com- Lawrence O. Osen, Student Govern- Malcom X's life following his trip to mittee, serves as Beta Phi Gamma's ment and Service to the College; Mecca. most competitive in FC history representataive to the Inter-Club Mark D. Paine, Student Govern- From there, the program will By uCHIP'O'NAL polls will be located in front of the Herrera, Harroon Kahn, James Council, is a member of the ment; Mark K. Rosenberg, Physical move outside to the patio stage News Bureau Chief Student Center, facing the quad. Ruggles and Edburn Jarrett. Community Services Advisory Com- Sciences; David R. Saunders, where Brenda Lewis, a member of Candidates for Associated Stu- The polls will be moved later in the The three executive offices all mittee- and sits on the " KFCR Communications; Leonard A.' Sch- the Committee for Black Awareness, dents offices have begun cam- aftenoon to the rear of the Student promise highly competitive cam- governing board. wartz, Club Activities; James F. will read the Black Declaration of paigning here for what is shaping up Center adjacent to the patio, in order paigns from the student candidates. Sever, Business Education; Mark D. Independence. to be one of the most competitive to better accomodate night students. Last year there were only two stu- He was also serving in the top staff Smet, Math and Engineering; and F. After the declaration, entertain- elections in FC history, especially for The offices of Vice-President and dents seeking the A.S. Presidency position when the Hornet was Patrick Spindle, Physical Sciences. ment will be provided by the 105 the office of A.S. President. Five FC Treasurer, both of which have three and both campaigned extensively. named one of the best five com- member Compton Boys Choir . students are vying for the students seeking the posts, will also Over 900 students voted in the last munity college newspapers in An additional part of the program Other entertainment and education presidential post. be filled. Only eight students are election, but student government southern California. included three special awards which include: John Owens, from Chino Elections will be held on running for nine Senator-At-Large officials are optimistic about a much were presented by Hal Sherbeck, College, who will speak on the day's Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, positions. A student may run as a larger turnout at the polls next week. Perkins is noted for his column athletic department director and theme, along with Felicia Williams, May 20 with the polls, open from 8 write-in candidate for the ninth All of the office's terms are from "Perkins Pieces" which he initiated Allen Olsen, associate dean of Murphy Holmes, Henry Pollock, and a.m. to 9 p.m. All students who have position. A write-in candidate for an June 1, 1976 to June 1, 1977. last semester as a regular feature of student affairs. Jerry Lindsay. The presentation of a a current number six card will be uncontested office needs a minimum The proposed A.S. Constitutional the Hornet's editorial page and has Black Awareness dance will eligible to vote. of 10 write-in votes to be elected and Amendments are; continued this semester bi-weekly. Armando Cendejas was presented conclude the program. During the daytime hno," the must be approved by the Senate. 1) Article III Sec. B paragraph 2: The column of the editor-in-chief has the Arthur L. Nunn Memorial Award There are also two proposed A.S. "In each division there will be one helped to make the editor. more which is made annually to the most Constitutional Amendments on the elected Senator with a major in that visible to the campus and inspirational' athlete of the depart- ballot. Division. Only students with a major community and sparked interest in ment.

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