i Marks i .Yarned \o. I in California by JACC 1975-70, 77-78- cVolum e XXIII, No. 19 Cerritos College • 11110 E. Alondra Blvd. • Norwalk, CA 90050 Wednesday, April 4,1979 J College eyes staff reductions for 'uncertain' future

By GARY JOHNSTON aspect of the study over a short term open door enrollment policy as a part by two sub-committees of the According to College President Dr. concern rather than the humanities TM News Editor approach, noting difficulties in of a comprehensive community Curriculum Committee. The Course Wilford Michael, the management and fine arts. Gradual enrollment decline, along defending a declining program in college program with an emphasis on Evaluation Sub-committee, chaired study will give some flexibility in Additionally, in order to receive with financial uncertainties, is view of the present fiscal uncertain­ education for all. by Olive Scott, and the Research and meeting the challenge of eliminating bail-out funds this year from the generating a look at instructional ties. "We're not here just for vocational Development Sub-committee are marginal programs and related state, the college was mandated to programs by the administration to "We're taking a close look at in­ or transfer students only," she said, assigned the task of reducing the people. utilize some of its reserve funds to determine student interest and structional programs," she said, "we're here for everyone." eight divisions to six. In addition to not filling some full- growth trends. "and full-time instructors that resign In addition to being watchful of It was noted, at the same time, that time positions and a reduction in the qualify for extra state funding. The Dr. Fran Newman, Acting or retire are not being replaced if growth patterns and replacement of there has been corresponding growth number of part-time sections, Block Grant amounts to 85% of the Vice-President of Instruction, has in­ there is a decline in weekly Student instructors who leave, other efforts, in the,last two years in a number of developing new programs in areas prior year's funds based on ADA dicated that, as of now, programs Contact Hours (determined by centering on management divisions. Among others, these in­ where interest is shown is another (attendance figures). have , not been cut but that some enrollment)." reorganization, have definitely reduc­ clude the Fine Arts Division, the method of meeting the situation. programs and instructors may be "The "job market has a lot of ed two managers, she noted, and Business Division, health oc­ "It was a matter of having the sur­ affected by an overview which will bearing," she continued, "and the further reductions will depend on cupations, astronomy and physics in In reference to state and federal pluses and being told we had to use start next year and study the trends trend is to a return of part time and divisional reorganization as part of the Science, Engineering and Math monies now being channeled primari­ them," Michael continued. "Districts over a three year period. older students.", the Overall picture. Divisions and in the Technical ly to areas of job skills, he noted that that had no reserves got the full She emphasized the long-range She also attributed this partly to the These reductions are being studied Division. this is currently the area of greatest (Continued on Page 2) * f CASE FOR MEMBERSHIP Club standards face paring

By TIM CARTER tablish specific criteria for of its members and the approval of TM Associate Editor membership of individuals to campus the Inter Club Council. Minimum membership unit re­ related clubs and activities." The committee is composed of five quirements for curricular related Committee members also sought to senators-Brad Sivils, Roberta clubs will be eliminated while unit re­ "establish the means to effectively Rupprecht, Jay Savel, Jose Her­ quirements for extra-curricular discipline those students who fail to nandez and Richard Benninger. groups—fraternities, sororities, maintain the established criteria." Student Body President Harley Grif­ social clubs—may be whittled down to The proposed bill will not change fith is a non-voting member of the between six and eight units if an ex­ committee. the requirements that all potential pected Senate bill is passed today. At press time, the committee still club members must have a 2.0 grade A special ad hoc Senate committee had not come up with a final draft of point average and be a card-carrying was formed two weeks ago to study a the bill, due to the fact that Benninger members of the Associated Students proposed bill calling present club had not attended any committee of Cerritos College. membership requirements meetings. "discriminatory against part-time While individual clubs will not have Benninger was the author of the students." the authority to lower set re­ original bill, which was turned down The result is a three page document quirements, they will be able to by the Senate three weeks ago. The which seeks to "ascertain and es­ strengthen them with a majority vote following week, Benninger reintroduced the bill in an altered form. Nine-week session Committee chairman Sivils stated he wanted to get a general consensus •if e L'ilfe^ ** V ' of the whole committee before finaliz­ ing the bill. sign-ups start today Although Benninger hadn't attend­ ed any of the working sessions, Sivils By ELAINE STANKIS "Students may use the excellent, stated that Benninger had expressed TM Staff Writer new, up-to-date equipment for term agreement with many of the bill's Continuing students began register­ papers, accounting homework . . . points. ing today for second nine weeks etc.," stated Lynn Hanks, director of Benninger's second draft of the courses. Registration started at 9 admissions, "and there is an instruc­ original bill lowered the requirements a.m. and continues through 9 p.m. tor available for assistance." of all clubs to three units. tonight in admissions. All students Walls were removed in the learning may sign up tomorrow from 9 a.m. center between two classrooms to This caused some controversy when through 9 p.m. and classes begin on make one large room. The room and it was revealed by Griffith that the April 16. new equipment are ready for Board of Trustees and administration student use. would regard this move as a "lower­ Also included in the nine weeks A complete class schedule of ing of academic standards casting a registration is a new six weeks courses is available in the admissions shadow on the Student Activities module in the business learning office and assistance may be obtained program." center. The course carries one unit of from open information windows. (Continued on Page 2) credit. MANAGEMENT STUDY

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By JOHN ALLISON teachers, and majors," said Michael. divisions to six" said Board member TM Managing Editor Apparently several false rumors Lou Banas. "It's up to the The advent of the new controversial have started since the Board of (management) committee to decide management reorganization has Trustees last month approved a ma­ which divisions will be consolidated." brought a series of apparent mis­ jor reorganization program designed Banas said he expects a report con­ conceptions from several areas as to to save Cerritos an estimated $130,000 cerning Section 8 to be submitted for what is actually going on. per year. approval at the April Board meeting. "There should not be any negative Although the final and most con­ i change in instruction," says College troversial section — that which would As it stands now, the major impact President Dr. Wilford Michael, specifically name which of the eight to students will be felt in the night referring to questions put to him existing divisions would be con­ programs, according to President 'Av .« recently concerning the study. solidated to form six — has not been Michael. Students attending night Michael appeared at the Inter Club implemented, it has definitely been school will now have a full time Council meeting last week and later approved. manager to attend to specific night said he was surprised at the number Response from an article in the problems and needs. of students who were ill-informed of March 21 Talon Marks indicated that According to Michael, some student the results to be expected in the near many campus leaders felt that misconceptions have arisen concern­ future from the reorganization. because the controversial Section 8 ing a change in division names and BASKET CASES-Cerritos eggheads raising nine-week hunt through the. —TM Photos by A.G. TREVINO, "I was disappointed at the way was not being carried out as yet, it student transcripts, and the transferr­ are egging on a hurried arrival of next books. Happy Easter! The next TM is MARCHELE KOWALSKI, PAT AVDLA, students thought there would be was not included in the adopted study. ing of teachers during mid-term, all week's spring break after a hare- April 25. JOAN MONROE AND TOM MESTAZ. changes in such things as transcripts, "We have cut the number of of which will not happen.

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By EDEN ESCOBAR Rules were then set up for various Accreditation team suggested 30 The nine areas the committee will press coverage TM Campus Editor institutes to use on a volunteer basis' recommendations in their repqrt be working on this semester will in­ Cerritos College is currently in the for their application for which the college has been trying to clude Functions and Objectives, Beta, stated, "they never print what By TIM CARTER process of establishing its fifth year Accreditation. meet. , \ Curriculum, Instruction, Faculty, we approve, what we don't approve, TM Associate Editor accreditation report in preparation A self-study or evaluation is done by A response to the 30 recommeh- Student Personnel Services and Com­ or what really goes on in senate as a Charges that Talon Marks coverage for a visit by a validation team on each specific school prior to the Accre­ dations plus a description of the nu- munity Services and Descriptive In­ whole. I believe some of the students of student senate meetings is "sen­ March 19-20, 1980. ditation report so that a visiting jor changes since 1974 and a summary formation of Cerritos College. would like to know what in general is sationalized and slanted" were made validation team from the Western of future changes will be the three ob­ going on." "Accreditation evaluation attempts Other areas covered are Physical by three senators at last week's Association can have guidelines to jectives of the fifth-year report. "A suggestion was made to take a to assess the effectiveness of the in­ Plant, Learning Resources and meeting. follow on which to base their reviews. pamphlet like we have our minutes, stitution in achieving its stated pur­ A steering committee comprised of References, Governance and Finan­ Senate Minority leader Darren and tell what happened at the last poses," explained Dr. Fran After studying the report, approx­ certain administration and faculty cial Resources. Brown told the senate body that he meeting, but not as in detail as we Newman, acting vice-president imately 6 to 14 college presidents, ad­ members is responsible for cov­ What is the purpose of this involved, had been asked by some students need it, but just to let them know of instruction. ministrators and faculty from ering a specific section in the report but strictly voluntary process? what kind of things the senate is in­ what is going on." different schools making up the so it can be discussed later by the "Accreditation is not required, but volved in. Up until the mid '50s only the It was also suggested that the validation team, visit a campus for whole committee. most colleges do apply for it because "I'm a little astonished because University of California schools were N senate meetings be videotaped and about 2 to 3 days. "Dr. Randall selected the steering of the benefits," pointed out New­ they didn't know," Brown declared. accredited, however this was dis­ broadcast in the student center, since It is then their job to approve or dis­ committee previously trying to get a man. "I thought they might learn some of covered as being partial to transfer money is allocated in the budget for approve an institute for Accreditation cross-section of staff," said Dr. "It gives self-improvement to an in­ the things from Talon Marks. What I students. the purchase of videotapes. and to come up with recommen­ Wilford Michael, president/super­ stitute and protects it from cheap and find from Talon Marks is, that since Senator Roberta Rupprecht stated Therefore the Western Association dations, if necessary, to better the intendent. fraudulent educational practices I've been in senate, I read each week that she would like to see an item in of Schools and Colleges was devised school. "Because of their familiarity with while it also gives students and other 'Alpha Phi Beta fraternity versus the the paper each week, "in brief," tell- in order to branch out to other in­ In 1974, Cerritos was subjected to a the process, Dr. Newman kept this institutes assurance of the quality of senate.'" (Continued on rage z) stitutions. ten-year review where the selection. work." Brown, a member of Alpha Phi Page 2 • TALON MARKS * Wednesday, April 4, 1979 Student stylists raze a few hairs

By TOM MESTAZ stated Alice Johnson, cosmetology in­ TM Staff Writer structor. Johnson further stated, Chic hats, seamed stockings, calf- "Competition is good; it lets the length dresses, and spiked heels were students work against each other the fashion scene Monday as" the without creating any hard feelings as Cerritos College Cosmetology they would in an outside shop." Department staged their annual com­ petition for junior and senior The winners in this competition will cosmetology students as a warm up go on to the State competition to be for the Associated Cosmetology held at Cerritos College on April 29, Teachers (ACT) competition to be for the first time since 1968. held later this month. Providing entertainment at the The competition was keen with ACT will be students from the even­ three categories of judging: daytime, ing cosmetology classes who take evening, and fantasy or experimental. trips through a history of hairstyles ' The hairspray flew hot and heavy and show how cosmetology has come with the end results proving to be full circle. quite a challenge for the judging pan­ All the participants in this com­ el. petition received certificates. Trophy Trying to choose the best total look winners were: Daytime—third place, of these Retro-trend fashions were Leah Alford; second place, Robin Richard Baier, member of the Cockrell, first place Jenny Rodriguez. California Hair and Fashion Com­ Evening—third place, Cindy Bell; mittee and founder and director of second place, Tina Phillips; first Universal Hair Coloring; Paul Croce, place, Emma Rosales. Fantasy- local member of the California third place, Tracy Miller; second Cosmetologists Association, and place, Linda Kerwitz; first place, Elena Stock, member of the Califor­ Renee Ross. nia Cosmetologist Assoc. and evening According to Johnson, everyone is instructor in the Cerritos invited and encouraged to attend the Cosmetology Department. ACT finals, if only to see the coming styles. Students worked with their models to choose the correct outfit, the right hair style and the proper accessories CHEST X-RAYS TODAY for that total look. A mobile X-ray unit from California "Some students learned three to Chest X-rays Surveys will be on four new techniques that they campus today from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 wouldn't have learned in class," p.m. and from 6:30 to 7 p.m. MAKIN'-UP IS HARD TO DO—' fads, tne Cosmetology Department in preparation for upcoming contests. in make-up, hair designs, and fashion. TM Photos by MARK AVERY Combing through the 40's fashion brushed up on their competitive skills Included in practice were techniques Class drop deadline Campus Career Center informs students nears for students

By KAREN LA VIOLA After 12 weeks, a student may drop sees a peer counselor first. Together The Career Center offers many about job seeking skills, resume By BARBARA BUCKNAM TM Staff Writer under certain circumstances. The they explore various topics of in­ resources, such as the card index, writing, interviews and job TM Staff Writer Students wishing to withdraw from stated reasons for withdrawal are terest. Some of the information which contains over 1,000 job titles strategies. classes must do so by May 4. personal or family illness, death in Located in the Administration gathered may include job duties, with reference to a specific source; Withdrawal forms are available in the the family, moving from the area, a Building is the Career Center which training required and where to get it desk top files which give related The center also carries a complete Admissions office. time conflict, or procedural error provides a very much-needed service and a look at related fields. jobs; a microfilm on the opportunities list of college catalogues for the en­ to both the college and the sur­ tire state of California. The 12-week drop was initiated dur­ during this period. By researching a particular field, in the LA. area and an occupational rounding community. ing the fall of 1977 and was considered There is generally a 25 percent drop other areas may be incorporated, handbook from the Department of "I see the Career Center as a Another aspect of the center is the a major change in school policy. Until rate by the end of every semester and making the field wider tfian originally Labor giving a national outlook. retrieval and continual resource for fact that they can refer a person to that time, students could withdraw there has been no noticeable expected. people," says Anna Souza, center The center has two computers at someone in the area he is interested from a class anytime prior to the final difference since the new policy was According to Souza, "It is very im­ technician. their disposal. The "Eureka" in­ in, giving them the opportunity to exam. enacted. portant to keep your eyes open to teracts with a person and gives them gain first-hand knowledge. "College students should be able to There was some opposition to the Many students come in with the in­ other opportunities." a place from which to begin their A 9-week class in career planning is make a commitment," states Vice plan at first from students and faculty tent, of researching their major, par­ After this a person will see a search, while' the "Guidance Infor­ offeree! during.' the spring and fall President of Instruction'Fran New-' alike who were used to the open-door 1 J y ticularly about the job opportunities, 1 1 counselor, who will give recommen­ mation System" supplies information seriieste'fs; The idea is to give a basic man. ' • '•' " "' •• '• ' "•"'•(. ' policy "of a junior cpllege. salary ranges, and the required ex­ dations for testing, help withap-;i on both two and four year col|ege understanding of the 'changes which ' 'This puts th.e responsibility on. the The 12-week drop has forced pertise, Othprs come in simply to ex­ ; pointments with academic/advisors, programs. Within 'a inonffif a'new take place wneh a career' decision is student,'* she adds, "and upgrades students to make up their minds as to ' plore. The center, staffed by peer and help a person recognize their computer will be installed which will made. the academic standards of the whether they want to take a class or and trained counselors, tries to goals, but most importantly a enable the student to take the infor­ college." not. The administration feels it is a appeal to the needs of everyone by counselor will help sort through all of mation he has gathered with him. Since experts are now predicting Withdrawal may be either initiated "positive change."' helping them with all aspects of the previously gathered information. that a person will change his career, by the student or teacher. If a student "Teachers'end up with students in career decisions. The emphasis may be on job infor­ Ear-benders, or taped panel dis­ or entire lifestyle, three to five times is dropped by a teacher, he may be their classes who want to be there," With the center organized on a mation, but values, ideas and in- i cussions by experts in certain fields during his life, there is a definite need reinstated before the final exam with said Lynn Hanks, director of ad­ drop-in basis mainly, a person usually terests are also incorporated. are available. There are also tapes for career counseling. instructor approval. missions and records. .. .Possible staff layoffs seen . .. . TM Senate coverage (Continued from Page 1) entitled "The 1977-78 Financial best and most efficient way possible, (Continued from Page 1) smoking and people are not smoking Senator Susan Hall stated she amount from the state and the ones Statistics for Current Cost of maybe now is the time to think of ing "what is really going on in the where they can be smoking," he believed the fault of not im­ that had the reserves didn't." Education/' he pointed out that it was student/teacher ratio in determining student senate." stated, plementing the idea was with the "In this case, it was beneficial be­ determined that our administrative these objectives," he said. radio station. "I think the students would like to He suggested that stickers be plac­ ing broke," he said echoing sen­ set-up is one of the most economic in According to John, Steele, president be better informed about what we're ed on each table saying "Thank you Author of the bill, Jose Hernandez timents similar to the Board of the state. of the California School Employees actually doing and not just the sen­ for not smoking." believed the bill would serve as an Trustees. "If we had spent money any "We have a good management staff Association, a seniority list of sationalism," she explained. As the suggestion was not in the "extra push" to the radio station and way we wanted to, we could have here," he stated, "it's one of the most classified employees is being compos­ It was then asked by Senator Guy form of a Senate bill and no money that he would personally keep track of gotten more money from the state efficient." ed according to the total number of Hammond that the senate ground was allocated, no action was taken. the progress of implementing it. this time." hours worked. rules be dropped and that TM Editor A bill was passed asking the Broad­ It was also recommended to the Ad­ According to Controller Keith "How can you justify cutting in an ministrative Council and the Campus "We feel that the surplus funds Steve Eames be allowed to answer casting Department and KCEB that a Richards, the total projected income area that is one of the most efficient Beautification and Safety, Committee "should affect the situation," he questions. "similar broadcasting system which from all sources is approximately $19 in the state? How can you cut a that "Do Not Block" signs be stated. "Eliminating a division could Eames declined to address the is now being used, be extended to the million and the projected expen­ program that's already that economic painted on the concrete of wheelchair affect quite a few, or no one; right senate, and later stated that he didn't Health Sciences building." ditures are projected at $21 million without hurting the program?" pathways and access routes. now, we don't know but it could come "feel there was anything I had to ex­ KCEB is broadcast over telephone with about $2 million being used out of The bill was authored by Senators "When you're talking in terms of a very soon." plain to the senate. I stand by our lines, and money was allocated by the the reserves for the 1978-79 years. Orlando Vallejo and Jay Savel, total budget that is roughly $20 senat^ coverage and feel that it has Senate last year to pay for the rental "I wish classified employees had members of the Handicapped With a total deficit financing of million, cutting out several hundred been both objective and complete." of phone lines to the Health Sciences more protection like the certified Students of Cerritos College club. $2,375,793, he noted that the state then thousand by a management study is In further Senate action, Brown building. mandated that the college use $900,- peanuts," he continued. employees with tenure," he noted. suggested that the "No Smok­ "All that's required from the district 000 from the reserves therefore giv­ Professor Sherrill Moses, chairman ing" sign in the Student Center now is 30 days notice and a position ing a true deficit of $1.4 million. of the political science department is ineffective. "People are smoking could be done away with." "The whole thing fluctuates," he and president of the American where they're not supposed to be said, "and you don't know until the Association of University Professors, June.30 deadline exactly what the responded to questioning on the budgetary picture will be. There are matter by indicating that perhaps Parking lot speedway so many intangibles in this kind of a now is the time to consider more situation that you must have a "discussion-size" classes in view of reserve to carry you over the rough the decline in student enrollment. spots that you didn't anticipate." gets a yellow flag "Since the role of the community Noting results from a survey college is to educate the student in the By KAREN LAVIOLA the point where they're no longer TM Staff Writer effective." The so-called speedway in front of The highest speed bumps are con­ . . .Senate club bill the gym will be slowed down with the sidered to be on Falcon Way. Since it installation of three speed bumps dur­ is a difficult area to close during (Continued from Pagel) Activities office. ing Easter vacation, weather permit­ schbol time, the modification is this group includes such clubs as SiVels states that in discussions ting. scheduled to take place during Easter the Plastics club, whose majority of with College President Dr. Wilford Acting on recommendations of the vacation also. members are night and part-time Michael, he had expressed no Traffic and Parking Committee, two All asphalt work can only be done in students. preference between either six or eight bumps will be put in front of the gym dry weather however, so if it isn't dry units. On the other hands, fraternities and and another at the intersection of then, the bumps will have to be However, Student Activities of­ sororities are an activity peculiar to Gridley Road and parking lot C-l. capped and rounded during another ficials have expressed a desire of daytime students, who tend Other recommendations were that vacation period. statistically to be younger than the keeping the minimum requirements existing speed bumps be modified to ; The Maintenance department ex­ night students. at eight units. reduce their severity, and that all dis­ pects the electric carts to be painted In the "Whereas". clause of the trict electric carts be numbered to Individuals who have 'seen the with identifying numbers by the end committee's bill, it is stated, "We, as aid in the identification of carts being proposed legislation, termed it as of this week. student government representatives driven recklessly on campus. "taking the wind out of the sororities s and officials, have a responsibility to X, and fraternities claims that part-time According to committee chairman the Administration and Board of students are being discriminated Bob Loeffler, the college's director of UC IRVINE REP Trustees, by whose grace we, as an against." purchasing, only the worst bumps will ; A representative from the Univer­ organization exist, to demonstrate be modified. The Maintenance sity of California, Irvine's Office of 50% OFF Supporters of the bill, felt that it is that we are responsible for our own department will determine which Relations with Schools will be on a "complete and fair document that processes and deeds." ones need it most. campus Monday, April 23, in the should pass a Senate vote without too Professional/curricular campus "The bumps are meant to be a Student Center between 10 a.m. and 1 much opposition." clubs are those that are "pertinent physical barrier in the roadway to p.m. to provide information to The weekly Senate meeting takes solely to their respective fields of slow down traffic," said Loeffler, "so students interested in transferring to place at 2 p.m. today in the Student endeavor or study." we don't want to smooth them out to UCI. Wednesday, April 1, 1979 • TALON MARKS • Page 3 Faculty group Actors' survival course passes pair of resolutions fulfills dual class purpose

By NANCY HAASE By STEVE EAMES acting class on the average campus." struction and most TV Production TM Staff Writer TM Editor-in-Chief De France recently appeared in classes do not use live drama Although their advice was ignored Aspiring actors and actresses have NBC's "Greatest Heroes of the situations to train technicians. for the most part at the recent Board an opportunity next month to learn Bible'' mini-series and also in "Fall­ Thus, the course will serve a dual of Trustee meeting, the Faculty how to project themselves to a ing in Love Again" with Suzanna purpose—giving student actors a Senate met again this past rainy camera as well as how to survive in York. He is married to English in­ chance to learn camera techniques Tuesday and passed two resolutions the motion picture and television in­ structor Fran De France. and providing the TV technicians with to be forwarded to the Trustees. dustry. a more structured program than they The class will be limited to 20 The statement of Edith Roberts, have previously worked on. Community Services is offering a students because De France feels that HPER Division, that Weekly De France will also touch bases on "unique" Actor's Video Workshop to any more would be "unmanageable." Student Contact Hours not be the aspects of the entertainment industry be held on six consecutive Saturdays He plans to utilize scripts from main criteria to apportioning the six which are not normally part of a beginning April 21. It will be in con­ current TV series to teach basic divisions" quickly became a motion typical college's acting curricula- junction with the college's Television camera techniques. which was passed unanimously. basic survival in the "real world." Production (Theatre 43) class. The $24 fee for the class is con­ Their second resolution requests De France and Brad Williams, television production instructor, hope sidered a "bargain" by its instructor. ' "The curriculum committee report to Students will be taken under wing both of their classes will benefit from Similar classes in Los Angeles and the management committee that they by Stephen De France, a professional the experiment. Most acting classes Hollywood cost between $200 and $500 don't have sufficient time to apply actor with an expanding list of taught by colleges and universities do "for probably less than what is thorough criteria properly in the time credits, who says the class will be not incorporate cameras in their in­ offered here," he said. given" in order to make a proper "... more practical than the average recommendation. The curriculum committee is sup- . posed to have their report ready prior to the April 17 board meeting. Bank award winners gain Discussion over the management study committee report consumed so much time during the last two senate Harley Griffith, current student They were both awarded $150 for prepared presentation relating to meetings they have tabled a report on body president, and Charlene the March 27 event and are now eligi­ their field of study in one of four the rotation of division and Hinshaw, a pre-law student, placed ble to compete for a first place award broad categories and a concluding department chairmen. successfully in the Bank of America of $2,500, a second place award of $1,- group discussion. statewide Community College 500 and a third place award of $1,000. According to Griffith: "It was fun. Sherrill Moses, social sciences, said Awards program at the March 27 area Fourth place awards of $500 will be You knew that you had to talk effec­ his division had passed a unanimous competition held in Santa Ana. presented to all other participating tively but you couldn't dominate the motion that the rotation be done on a The two sophomores here are now finalists. conversation; they were looking for systematic basis from now on. eligible to compete in the Final The contestants faced a panel of vocal ability as well as intelligence." Heretofore, according to Moses, "The LIGHTS, CAMERA . . .—The action next month, in conjunction with Brad Selection Event to be held at the Bilt- judges who awarded points for overall Those competing will face a similar chairmen are presently appointed for will be in Stephen De France's (right) William's (left) TV Production class. more Hotel in Los Angeles on GPA, participation in school and com­ panel situation in the judging at the , life with no set criteria for the job." Actor's Video Workshop to be offered -TM Photo by TOM MESTAZ Wednesday, April 25. munity activities, a one minute final event later this month. " Special Olympics prove that those who can't, can

By JOYIA DIPALMA Marshal Gil Gerard, star of "Buck to see people that he had trained runn­ Lorraine Loebe, area director for mentally retarded kids, I know they previous experience, "just an open TM Staff Writer Rogers in the 25th Century." ing and competing. the Special Olympics, explained her need me. So many people don't heart and a willingness to help." "The important thing is not to win, Clowns, bands, and drill teams in­ One spectator at the Mini-Meet held feelings on the program: "The realize that they're people, too. They Anyone interested in volunteering but to take part. The essential thing is cluding the "High Hopes," a musical on March 17 at Warren High School Special Olympics are a place where need to know what it's like to get out should be at Cerritos College on not to have conquered, but to have group consisting of mentally retarded said, "The Special Olympics give impossible dreams come true." and run and compete and win," said Saturday, April 21, at 7:30a.m. Those fought well." people, will also be featured. these people a whole new life; they "It brings parents closer to their Cerritos student Toni Gonzales. who would like to sponsor an athlete So said Baron DeCoubertin, who have a chance to excel and do the children ... We all need an in­ Another volunteer explained, "It are asked to contact Lorraine Loebe, has been named the father of the Celebrities such as Mike Farrel of same things others do." spiration. These kids are born of love, makes you feel good to be a part of it, at 420-4374. modern Olympics. MASH, U.S. Olympian Pat McCor- Betty Morse, swimming coach, ex­ they don't know any ugliness or they're so full of love and excitement. mick, channel swimmer Lynn Cox, plained how the program helps nastiness. They overlook these things They want to win, yet they'll stop to The very essence of this statement and the roller derby team the T-Birds, motivate the mentally retarded. and dwell on life's beautiful things. help a fallen teammate, and even as describes the Special Olympics, an in­ will be on hand. They are truly innocent." they run they look around to make . . .Reductions ternational program of sports train­ The competition events will consist "These people are very aware of "I think it's great," expressed an sure everyone else is O.K." j (Continued from Page 1) ing and athletic competition for the of swimming, gymnastics, peer pressure, they need to feel observer. "All their lives they've mentally retarded, wheelchair events, and track and accepted. They can transfer success been told they can't—and now they Paul, a Special Olympic swimmer Several school deans are either be­ TJie, Durposepf, this program is, to field whjch^will include relays, the. in the Special Olympics to other areas are encouraged and told that they explained what the program did for ing eliminated or changed to the 1 position of "director," and certain contribute to the,physical^social and long jump and the softball throw. , of their JiyeSj .It'jj a positiye way'.to. can." y \ ^ii-, -. ... him. "It makes me feel more iike a 1 psychological development of mental­ maintain arj image." ' *" "''' ' man." r 'v > : v areas such as Community Services ly retarded children and adults. . Competition for the Special Olym­ Morse's young son Alan hasn't mis* At the area'meef, many volunteers "I like winning," added another are receiving hew responsibilities, Cerritos College has been chosen to pics is unique in that it is thought to sed a meet. Speaking on the Special will be needed to perform such func­ participant, "it makes me into a good but according to Administrators in­ host the Special Olympics area meet be in the purest form. Contestants are Olympics, he said, "It's neat 'cause tions as track officials, registrars, person." volved, no distinct change will be seen on Saturday, April 21, because of the grouped by age and ability, in one age everyone gets to do what they want. starters, timers, recorders, field Said one first time viewer of the in the level of instruction. excellent facilities and staff group there may be six different Just because they're mentally retard­ spotters, award coordinators, and Special Olympics, "There are no "Any time you decrease the cooperation. categories. ed doesn't mean they can't do "buggers." losers here, you can tell by their number of managers you will lose a Many who are involved in the anything. The important thing is that Huggers participate in the relays by enthusiasm and smiles that they're little effectiveness" said President Over 300 participants from 20 program feel that athletics are a part they try. Everyone does their best. .. waiting at the finish line to cheer con­ all winners in the best sense, and Michael. - ' neighboring cities will be competing of relaxation and society. Jay Savel, that's what makes them proud." testants on. that's what counts." Thus far it seems that overall sen­ for a chance to go to the State Meet at track and field coach and Cerritos Morse added, "If you and I tried as A number of Cerritos students Besides volunteers, swimming timent for the study and the changes UCLA. student, feels that it helps the mental­ hard as these participants do, we'd ail volunteered their time at the mini- coach Morse encouraged people to it will bring have been put "on hold" The area meet will be kicked off at ly retarded live and function better. be over-achievers; they're able to do meet. come out to watch and cheer. until actual results from the im­ 8:30 a.m. with a parade led by Grand Savel expressed that it was rewarding things they never thought possible." "I have always liked working with Loebe said that volunteers need no mediate implementation are shown. INSTANT CASSETTE Faculty enters 'Brain Age

COPIES By DENISE KEKICH educator who enrolls and writes a Dr. Michael Gazzaniga from TM Staff Writer project. Cornell Medical Center; Dr. Merlin To some, the term "Project Brain The spring program will focus on Wittrock, Graduate School of in less than Age" may sound like something of how recent discoveries on the brain Education at UCLA; Dr. Francis "Stars Wars," but to many instruc­ apply to the learning experience of Collea, Cal State Fullerton and Dr. tors, counselors, and administrators, students of all ages. Alfred Bork, University of California, it's the name for a spring conference Irvine, will be the speakers. coming up on Saturday, April 28. Current learning theories will be 60 Seconds! presented and practical teaching The conference will be the second applications explored. The last conference, which was one held at Cerritos and is made Along with workshops, panels, and more scientifically oriented than the possible through the Fund For special sessions, four speakers, spring one will be, was held last November and had a turnout of 225 Instructional Improvement. It is reknown in their respective fields of teachers from various colleges, available for one professional credit specialization, have been secured for high schools, and junior highs. ^ Lectures through Long Beach State to any the conference. ^ Sermons Weddings College is ready—just in case Business Notes By DENISE KEKICH posts by walkie-talkie. Steps will then college, the possibility could arise and Monaural Music TM Staff Writer be taken to evacuate the buildings. the college will be prepared. A disaster preparedness plan for ^ Seminars the college, is on the last leg of its Right how there are three triage According to DiCorpo, final ^ Computer Software planning, and according to Dean of kits located in various spots around approval of the disaster plan has been Community Services Nello DiCorpo it campus which can be used by the delayed until the management study ^ Letters should be approved by the end of the public as well as the college. program is completed, at which time school year. Although as of yet there have been the plan should be completed in no major disasters on or near the approximately two months. COPY PRICES The plan has been in the works for the past two years by Community Ser­ (Includes Cassette) vices, which has worked closely on them with Jirn^ Jeffreys from the LENGTH PRICE Hair today, gone Lake wood Search and Rescue Squad. • • • C-33 1.89 According to the plan, in the event C-63 2.59 of an emergency such as a major Students typically looking for ways perms, cuts and even coloring, as we earthquake, air raid, explosion or do women," she said. C-93 to save money might be interested in 3.39 plane crash, the switchboard will im­ taking advantage of the services Before working on the public, C-123 4.39 mediately sound a disaster alarm offered by Cosmetology here. cosmetology students must complete consisting of two short, then one long 200 hours of study, as required by law. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii signal. The award-winning department They must also keep up with all the offers services such as hair cutting, There will be ten posts around cam­ latest hairstyles according to Condon. weaving, coloring, conditioning, COUPON SPECIAL pus, along with the command center, "We're very progressive, in that we See Our Excellent Selection of facials, waving, permanents and where different administrators, keep up with the very latest trends," Abbott & Costello manicures. OLD RADIOJac k faculty and other college employees she said. Green Benny FAMOUS will be designated to go to. Prices are minimal because the The department is open for the Hornet At this time, the college's work is done by qualified cosmetology public Monday through Thursday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. and Wednesday and The Amos 'n Who's on First? Emergency Preparedness Vehicle, a students, thus eliminating any Dodge van fully equipped with nine Thursday evenings, 6 p.m. to 8:30 Shadow Andy charges for labor and making the only *1.99 with coupon triage kits with emergency supplies, costs for materials only, p.m. SAVE $1.00 would be utilized to deliver the kits to Cosmetology instructor Delia No appointment is necessary, W.C. Abbott & LIMIT: 1 the various posts. Condon says their clients are both however, the department accepts its Per Customer Fields Costelfo . The college nurse would travel with male and female. last client around 3:30 p.m., so the the van and communicate with the "We have as many men having students will be done by 5 p.m. Page 4 • TALON MARKS • Wednesday, April 1. 1979 aminiouiiHiiiiiiatiimniHiDiiiiinimiaiiiiHiuiiiaiiiiim Children's Theatre Hooray for the 'Oscars By BRENDA LANG by the king of late-night television, been nominated for best performance TM Features Editor Johnny Carson, the Awards are an ex- by an actor. honored clusive and formal affair, "Hol-ly-wood ..." Nominations this year for best per­ (reminiscent of one's Senior Prom) By KURT PETERSON Ah yes, as in the days of Rudolph formance by an actress have gone to where men don tux and tails and sup­ TM Assoc. Features Editor Valentino and Claudette Colbert, this Jane Fonda: "Cpming Home," Jill porters, of valiant causes such as The Cerritos College Children's renowned "tinsel town" of Hollywood Clayburgh: "An Unmarried Woman," Robert Redford, Valerie Harper and Theatre production of "The Bremen and Vine is once again unpacking and Geraldine Page: "Interiors," Ingrid dog-gone Doris Day, will attend, Town.Musicians" has been invited to airing out the red carpet in Bergman: "Autumn Sonata," and wearing on their lapels and fake furs, participate in the prestigious preparation of the Academy of Motion Ellen Burstyn: "Same Time Next "Save the . . ." buttons., Southern California Education Picture Arts and Sciences 51st annual Year." Academy Awards presentations. The Chandler's guest list this year Theatre Association Children's This year's awards theme could be includes Robert De Niro: "The Deer Theatre Festival '79 scheduled for Spotlighted beams will fill the April dubbed "The Vietnam Mystic" as the Hunter," Gary Busey: "The Buddy April 6, 7 and 8 at San Diego State 9 night sky, drawing attention to the films "The Deer Hunter" and "Com­ Holly Story," Jon Voight: "Coming University. event and earth-bound stars, who will ing Home," both dealing with the cold Home," Laurence Olivier: "The Boys The musical version of the popular file out of chauffeured limousines, as realities of the Vietnam War and the From Brazil," and Warren Beatty: fairy tale opened in February at Bur- throngs of their "biggest" fans and returning soldier, won the most "Heaven Can Wait," all of which have night Center and went on to tour for reporters line the sidewalks and nominations with nine and eight Junior Programs of California at "THE CHAMP"-Eight year old Jon Voight (center), in this remake of cheer. respectively. However, the remake of various locations in L.A. County. Ricky Schroder (left), manages to the 1931 movie classic. "The Champ" To be held at the Music^Center's the 1941 celestial fantasy, "Here Other institutions included in steal the scene from his movie father, opens this Friday. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion and hosted Comes Mr. Jordan," "Heaven Can Festival '79 are CSU Fullerton, San News Wait" ranked in there witn the top Diego State, CSU Northridge, Arizona brass by also receiving nine State, UCLA and CSU Los Angeles. Briefs nominations. Children's Theatre Director Dean The Ch a real contender Also chosen in the best picture Rabens explained that the Festival is amp category were "Midnight Express" PLAY AUDITIONS not a competition but said that all and "Unmarried Woman."' Auditions for the Theatre participants will have their produc­ Not only do American films bring By TIM CARTER Voight portrays ex-boxing The scenes between the two are the Department's upcoming production tions reviewed in person and on paper recognition at the local box offices TM Associate Editor champion Billy Flynn, who in the of/Jules Feiffer's "Hold Me" will be by teams of experienced critics from kind that inspired the term "movie but abroad as delegates from the course of the movie attempts the in­ held Thursday at 7 p.m. in BC 17. all over the nation. There hasn't been a good "tear- magic." Soviet Union, Cuba, Czechoslovakia, evitable comeback. Those interested should call the jerker", movie in quite some time. Hungary and East Germany "Not only is this our first fes­ Oh no, not another boxing movie! Of course, Voight decides to go theatre office at Ext. 468 for further "The Champ," which opens this withdrew their films and walked out tival, but we were asked to par­ back into the ring, in order to give his information. Shades of "Rocky." of West Berlin's 29th Film Festival, Friday, attempts to solve that son all the things Dunaway is capable The director is looking for two men ticipate on the basis of our reputation in protest of the showing of "The problem and succeeds marvelously. While comparisons to "Rocky" are of giving him. and three women to play the roles of alone. Usually first-time groups are Deer Hunter," as the Soviet news unavoidable, this movie is much more One of the most touching scenes "Five Accomplished Neurotics" who auditioned by the Festival Com­ Directed by Franco Zeffirelli, who agency, TASS, described the movie as than just about boxing. takes place when Voight tells are "falling apart," yet are quite mittee." . also directed "Romeo and Juliet," "an insult to the heroic Vietnamese Eight year old Ricky Schroder Dunaway that he is willing to take her organized in the world around them. The Cerritos College Children's the movie stars Oscar contender Jon people." steals the movie away from the two back. Theatre is co-sponsored by the Voight, Faye Dunaway and new­ This year the godfather of the big stars from the moment he first "The Champ" is a remake of a 1931 DR. FISCHBECK LECTURE College Theatre Department and the comer Ricky Schroder. "biz," Marlon Brando, will not have appears. An Oscar nomination for film of the same name. The original Dr. George Fischbeck, KABC-TV Community Services Office. Its next to worry over who to get to not to Best Supporting Actor is assured. • starred Walace Beery as the washed- weatherman, will lecture on "If You production will be an original musical The movie is designed to make even accept his award for his portrayal of up boxer and Jackie Cooper as his Want to Succeed, Double Your Rate adaptation of "Tom Sawyer" on May the most cynical moviegoer shed a Superman's Kryptonite father, While he does manage to steal the adoring son. of Failure" as part of the Community . 11, 12 and 13 at Burnight. few tears. because he, along with Christopher movie, the interplay between the Cooper's career was launched by Services lecture program, Reeve and the rest of the Lou Grant three main characters is a real this movie, and Ricky Schroder would Wednesday, April 25 at 8 p.m. in the gang, were not nominated. Superman RECORD REVIEWS marvel. seem to have the same chances. Student Center. Voight, Dunaway and Schroder Voight, who is up for an Oscar for was the most expensive picture Tickets are on sale in the produced in 1978. literally light the screen up. his moving performance in "Coming Community Services Office with Home," would seem to be back on the The industry's slick flick, Steve Forbert is Dunaway plays Voight's former general admission $2.50,- students road to stardom. "Grease," which was their biggest wife, who by accident runs into the $1.50. This role proves "Coming Home" money maker, received only a few two at the racetrack, where Ricky's was no fluke. nominations. / horse is running. ''Alive on Arrival Dunaway has never looked as SPRING CARNIVAL The glamor and excitement of the Voight has told his son that his beautiful, and this is her best role Cerritos College will hold its annual Academy Awards will have most mother is dead, "an angel in heaven." By TIM CARTER since "Chinatown." spring carnival May 3-6 in the parking students cheering on their favorite TM Associate Editor lot in front of the Gym. The carnival films, but in case one's busy Dunaway left the two when Ricky While the movie is certainly based There's only a handful of singer- will include rides, game booths and homework schedule does not permit was still a baby, and by the time we around a formula, as "Heaven Can songwriters, such as Bruce food concessions. such viewing, do not fret. Hang encounter her, she is very wealthy. Wait" was, it is a proven formula, Springsteen, Jackson Browne and Bob with no bad side effects. Pre-ride ticket sales is currently around campus long enough and these Dylan, whose music is more than Thinking that Dunaway is just "a A few tears never hurt anyone, and going on by participating clubs and larger than life idols will really hit the "just something to listen to." nice lady," Ricky goes to visit her on this movie is well worth shedding organizations at half-price until the "big time" silver screen, Burnight There's a message to it; it makes her yacht. them over. first day of the carnival. Theater. you feel and think. To that small group, can how be added the name of Steve Forbert. - Forbert's first album, "Alive on Arrival," has recently been released and lives up to its title. The music is a little more folk bas­ ed than Springsteen's, but contains all the power of his harder rock songs. Dwight Twilley had a big hit a few While side one is noticeably years ago with "I'm On Fire," but his A RACY OFFER. stronger than the second, the album is follow-up album failed to capture too a complete statement, almost a much success, despite the fact that it novel. was superior to the first. "Going Down to Laurel," which His new album, simply titled starts off the album, expresses the "Twilley," should make up for that disillusionment Forbert feels about lack of success. the city. The first single, "Out Of My "I'm Going down to Laurel Hands," is not representative of the It's a dirty stinking" town, yeah whole, as it sounds like an ELO song But me, I knwo exactly what and doesn't quite fit in with the III find energetic rock tunes. Twilley's influences are quite Unlike Springsteen and Browne, his obvious—early Elvis Presley, Buddy songs contain a fair amount of humor, Holly and the early Beatles tunes. as in "What Kinda Guy?" 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TM Staff Writer the Griffins on Saturday thanks to Cerritos got off to a two run lead in By KURT PETERSON The Cerritos Falcon baseball team four eight innings runs. Grossmont the second inning when Larry See TM Assoc. Features Editor fell further behind in the South Coast held a slim 2-1 lead going into the drew a base on balls and Tom Cerritos College men's track team Conference pennant race this week by eighth fra'me and looked as if they Nieto singled to set up Bill closed out its conference season with splitting two games with Grossmont were on the way to their second Miller's run scoring base hit. an 88-57 dual meet win over Orange and Mt. SAC. straight win over Cerritos. Nick Perri was successful on a Coast Friday to move itself into a The Falcons nipped the Griffs on Suddenly the Birds exploded for squeeze play to bring Nieto in three-way tie for second place. Saturday 5-2, but were grounded by four runs on three hits to put the game from third. The Mounties countered Cerritos final record is 4-2 in the the Mounties of Mt. SAC on Monday 7- out of Grossmont's grasp. with three runs in the third and two South Coast Conference and 6-2 3. Cerritos continues SCC action here Larry See led off the eighth with a unearned runs in the fourth to take a overall. A surprisingly easy win by tomorrow against San Diego Mesa at line single to center and took second three run lead. 2:30. on a sacrifice bunt by catcher Tom Fullerton over Mt. SAC on the same Behind the excellent relief pitching Nieto. Center fielder Bill Miller then The Falcons tallied a single run in llBilfflllllll day evened the three teams' records blooped a single over the first the seventh on three consecutive ^"'"i '£>'' '.v . >§§§1 to 4-2 behind league champ Grossmont, who finished the con­ baseman's head to score See. singles by Perri, Bill Robinson, and 1 ? \ ference season undefeated at 6-0. • TALON MARKS • Nick Perri grounded out but Reggie Foley. * • V "Mil Both Mike Murphy and Mike Cabral Billy Robinson singled up the middle Mt. SAC put the game but of reach Us. picked up 10 points for the Falcons as to score Miller from second base. with single runs in the eighth and Murphy bounced back from a leg in­ Three straight walks to Reggie Foley, Sports ninth innings. Glenn Prater absorbed jury to take the long jump and triple Alex Esquerra, and Rick Austin com­ the loss to drop his conference record jump and Cabral doubled with wins in April 4, 1979 • Page 5 bined with three wild pitches produc­ 1 to 1-2. the shot put and discus. ed two more Falcon runs. As of yesterday, Cerritos stands in Larry Huppert notched his first Ralph Koltoff set a new dual meet a fourth place tie with San Diego conference victory going 4V« innings record winning the 1500 meters in Mesa at 3-3, but only a game and a and givirig up only two hits. 3:58.2, but was unable to be a con­ half behind league leading Santa Aha. On Monday the Birds lost a costly tender in the 800 as he was accidental­ ly tripped up in the first lap of that Tennis team event. Falcon netters lose The list of winners for Cerritos was defeated long. Deron Early won the 100 in a rather slow time of 11.1; Rod Lewis By MARRIANN VERDUN The Falcons go on to meet Mt. San took the 110 hurdles in 15.2; Dean TM Staff Writer Antonio tonight and Fullerton on The Cerritos men's tennis team was Sears won the high jump in a jump-off Friday, both games will be played in soundly defeated Thursday by The Cerritos Men's Volleyball with teammate Randy Foss, who the gym at Cerritos starting at 7:30. .Grossmont, a team Coach Ray Pacoe Team dropped to third place after a picked up another second place in the 100 hurdles. considers the best in Southern Califor­ hard fought battle against the Santa With less than a month remaining in nia. Ana Dons in a best of five match last their schedule the Spikers must win Cerritos will take a full, healthy week. three of their last four Conference "Our only consolation is'that we team to the Bakersfield Relays games to have a chance at the title. look better this time than we did the After losing the first game 15-10 beginning tomorrow at Bakersfield College. last time we played them," said they won two of the next three games iilittutimiiHtimiitiimiiitiitummiititiiiMiiutiiii^ Pascoe. 15-13 and 15-7. SKY HIGH—Falcon volleyball After that, the squad's next meet The Falcons looked like they would The team failed to pick up a match, "player David Morehouse leaps high to will be at the Southern California take the match in the fourth game, but the doubles team of Steve return a shot during recent South Relays, to be held here in Falcon playing well while giving the Dons Mitchell and Andreas Weyerman did Coast Conference action in the Stadium April 12. tough competition. They lost the last manage to take one set in losing 6-3,2- Cerritos gym. With SCC play coming game 15-12. 6, 0-6. to a close, the team must win three of The team traveled to Orange Coast Twp of the outstanding members of their remaining four contests to Friday to face more tough com­ the all Freshman squad are hitters remain in contention for a league petition. Orange Coast won 9-0. David Morehouse and Bruce Luber. title. —TM Photo by TOM MESTAZ Econo-My-Scene Math whiz Lindgren to figure out winning formula in Moscow

Cerritos math professor Ken < "The Olympics are well worth,it"* Lindgren said that "it is unheard of Lindgren will put his figures to use for a water polo team to do that well I he said. | § ^" , it 3 when he tries to compute a winning « Recently the* Cefrifos College # in international competition.^' - • >" •

, formula fc#;,th\ 1980 U.S. Olympic Board of .Trustees approved 4-? a "It would be like Wally Kincaid's 45 Water Polo team. leave of absence for Lindgren so he game win streak that his team put Lindgren has been elected as one of together here at Cerritos College" he two coaches that will head up an would be able to participate in the said. TWO American team of 11 of the best traditional games. Being a head coach for a United water polo players in the United "I'm very fortunate for this States Olympic team sounds fun, but States. position" he added. Although he has as Lindgren points out, it's hard work. The Summer Games will be held at "It's day after day and year after Moscow in 1980 and Lindgren has been been a part of water polo for 28 years year, every week is full, and you don't preparing his players since 1976 with this is his first try as a national coach. get too much time off." training camps, international meets, Lindgren was selected as the top and competitions with other countries "Water polo is centered in Europe," man in 1976 and will continue on the throughout the world. he said. "Several thousand people will job until the '80 games are completed. BURRITO Lindgren believes that "if you want crowd around the pool to watch a game." to produce a winner you have to pay At this year's Can-Am-Mex the price." (Canada, America, Mexico) tour­ European water polo players are "Paying the price" to Lindgren nament held in Mexico City, in which the national heroes of their particular means between $3,000 and $5,000 a teams from all over the world took countries, unlike America where year for his expenses to participate in part, the United States won all 14 baseball and football players rule the 99c the sport. games of the series. turf. SPRINGSKIING Sunny spring snow scene

By CHRIS HAGEMAN Pat's Ski Shop in Tustin and skiers who have not taken lessons and TM Staff Writer Sunland Skiiers in Anaheim both who do not know how to use their The popular sport of snow skiing is charge $14 per weekend for these equipment properly," said Deborah growing every year — and one three items of ski equipment. Ramsey, manager of the Goldmine wonders why, considering the high ticket office. prices and over-crowded ski slopes. If a group of 10 or more is planning "Goldmine ski school is pushed at But these disadvantages don't seem a skiing trip, try renting all from the the ticket window because the slopes to stop people from taking advantage same ski shop which gives group are basically for intermediate to ad­ of Southern California's local ski rates^. vanced skiers," she also said. areas. Steve Trainor, project engineer at For a person planning to purchase Two hours away, located in the San Snow Summit stated, "People skiing new'ski equipment, plus a new ski out­ Bernardino mountains, is a wide out of control causes a lot of ac­ fit, it would cost on an average of variety of ski resorts and scores of ski cidents" and he agreed the best ad­ "$275.00 to $300.00" according to shops, lodges, condominiums, and vice to beginners is "take lessons." Dolores Cramer, manager of Sandy's hotels which all cater to local skiers. Over-crowded slopes, can be safe if Ski Shop. Even though given these oppor­ the rules are followed. But waiting in tunities the skier still has to deal with Rob West, advertising manager of long lift lines is still another irritating sky-rocketing costs of this booming Pat's Ski Shop also thought the factor to many people. sport. - 1 average cost would be "$200 to $300." Goldmine ski resort, located in He added that "Pat's Ski Shop does Both Goldmine and Snow Summit Moonridge, charges $9.50 for an adult, rent demonstrators for prospective have plans for enlarging their ski all day lift ticket and $6 for a half day buyers." slopes and hopefully making the ticket. If boot?,, poles and skies are Prices do vary depending on what weekends more enjoyable for the That's right, it's a real deal at your local Del Taco. Two Bur'ritos rented it would cost an additional $8. type of skier you are and what time of local skier. filled with tasty retried beans and grated cheese, topped with Considering lessons? These cost $6 year you buy your equipment. "Goldmine at the present has three mild red or spicy green sauce, and wrapped before your very for a two hour group session and $15 chair lifts and the master plan calls "Money is not a deterring factor," for a one hour private session. for nine lifts in the next four years. eyes. Enjoy them any time of day. stated West. He also said, "gas prices All day adult lift tickets at Snow Also there will be new rental shops, may effect the ski resorts, though." Summit cost $10.00 and half day ski chalet and a restaurant on top," Snow skiing can be a very tickets are $7. Rentals including said Ramsey. She also pointed out, skies, boots and poles are $8 for all dangerous sport if common sense and day. Lessons are $6 for two hour personal awareness are not exercised "Goldmine will be the biggest ski group session and $17 for a one hour by the skier. area in Southern California when the plans are completed." # private session. Snow Summit makes available a ( DelTaco The skiers best bet would be to look partial list of the Skiers Respon­ Interested in skiing over Easter around and find a low priced rental sibility Code which can be obtained vacation? OFFER GOOD THROUGH: April 27, 1979 ski shop near his home. through the ticket window. Trainor said, ','At present Snow Take, for instance, Sandy's Ski The most important rule to follow Summit is operating with a 2-5 foot Rosecrans/Studebaker ONLY IN: NORWALK Shopin Fullerton. For one weekend, it on this list is, "Ski under control and base and they anticipate being open." Pioneer/Alondra ' would cost $12 to rent skies, boots and in such a manner that you can stop or "Excellent ski conditions are

rtocu riAii v.Sun.-Thurs.—8:30 a.m.-ll:00 p.m. _ ta_ k„ poles. Also, if desired, renting is avoid other skiers or objects." OPEN DAILY: _, . _ . „ .... . K. © 1979 del taco inc. predicted with 2-5Va foot base and 6 to Fn.-Sat— 8:30 a.m.-Midmght available for ski clothing at $5 per "Most accidents that occur on the 8 inches on top of that," said Ramsey item per day. slope are caused from beginning of Goldmine. Opinion Junso has the Formula for winning Editorials • Letters • Columns • Features Unsigned editorials are the responsibility of the Talon By BRENDA LANG Itlillll where they were spotlighted at a Marks Editorial Board. Other views are solely those of the TM Features Editor press luncheon given for publicity of author of the article and are not to be considered opinions Over the excitement and roar of the race. of the Talon Marks staff, the editorial board, the advisor, checkered flags, second-timed pit- Later that day, they were given a the Cerritos College administration, or the Board of stops and Formula One race cars VIP tour of the "Golden Gate" city Trustees. whizzing down the streets of Long and she notes that their flight back to Beach at top speeds, Cerrito3 coed L.A. had to be momentarily held for TALON MARKS • Wednesday, April 1,1979 • Page 6 Sherry Junso will reign as Miss Lubri them on account of a departure-time . Lon Long Beach Grand Prix for 1979. mix up. The five-foot nine-inch, blue-eyed She has had the chance to judge a tee-shirt contest, attend a chili cook- racing enthusiast was chosen by Com­ off, and press luncheons and dinners mittee 300 from 100 Southern Califor­ Dealing from the top? nia applicants which later were for the race. narrowed to 20. Lying ahead is the race's Preview Luncheon, being in the winner's circle She will participate in all functions The cards have now been dealt. to present the winner of the Grand connected with the April 6, 7 and 8 As usual there are those who feel it was a raw deal. But no matter how Prix with a bottle of champagne and a eliminations and racing event. kiss, and with her two princesses, the deck is cut, the college will not fold. "It was crazy the way everything Sheri Covington, 21, and Wanda Reed, Nothing much, except the administration's line-up has changed. happened," states the 19 year old. "I 23, attendance at the Victory Dinner. Students will still come and go. Classes will still be held. Teachers will had gone to the race last year and As a 1977 graduate of Bellflower still teach. And administrators, perhaps fewer, will still administer the noticed the girls (the Lubri Lon court) High School, Sherry reigned as Miss college. but hadn't given entering any thought Bellflower in 1976 and 1977. Yet the commotion caused by the on-going management study seems until the day before the filing deadline when a friend urged me to apply, so I Having become interested in indicative of something much more chaotic—as if no one's job here will did." modeling in her early teens, Sherry be spared. In January at the Queen Mary, the entered a modeling program and Is this an overreaction, or simply a reluctance to change? contestants went through the "walk after graduation worked as a model­ Besides a few vacant and soon to be vacant management positions be­ and talk" preliminaries and then par­ ing instructor for six months. She ing eliminated and a few others having their duties and titles changed, ticipated in a long dress and shorts then became associated with a model­ ing agency where she was featured in what has been the result of the study? competition and a personal interview. "I was really shocked to hear I had the Los Angeles Times Fashion '79 Lively debates? Alleged morale problems? Flexibility? A lot of good won," states Junso. section, but found she did not have the copy for us? More efficiency and effectiveness? A savings of nearly As Miss Lubri Lon, .vhich she ex­ proper contacts or an extensive $130,000 from current management^ costs? Rumors about various plained is a Teflon motor oil additive enough portfolio for many of the jobs. members of the committee being on personal vendettas, with secret and Teflon is the primary sponsor of In February of this year she enroll­ "hit-lists?" the Grand Prix, she received a ed here as a full time student, but has wardrobe from Hang 10 and Buffums, not declared any major for she still Have these results made the study worthwhile? It may be too early in a complimentary ride on the Good hopes to make a career out of the game to properly assess this situation. But we still wonder, was it all Year Blimp, a photo session with a modeling. She notes that CBS is necessary in the first place? We thought not, but the almighty com­ renowned photographer who had done devoting two and a half hours to mittee decided otherwise. photos for celebrities such as Cher coverage of the race and is hoping and Farrah Fawcett, and a sterling some modeling opportunities may Regardless of who was right or wrong, the college's fate has now been silver Winner's Cup. arise from this exposure. sealed. Now it's time to adjust. Asked how she is enjoying the inter­ Besides car racing, her interests.in- In the past, our adaptability has made this a model community college national attention paid to the race, BEAUTY AND THE BEAST- festivities. Giving her the green flag clude snow skiing, tennis and she is currently interested in yoga. in the state. There's no reason why this trait should not continue to be she replied, "Talk about fun—wow!" Cerritos coed Sherry Junso flashes a is her camera-shy Golden Retriever "I felt a bit funny being younger one of our most valuable virtues. As Queen of the festivities, she has winning smile as she revs up to reign pup, Levi. been flown to San Francisco with as Miss Lubri Lon Long Beach Grand than my princesses at first," says Change, even questionable change, may not be as difficult as some Mario Andretti, whom she describes Prix during this weekend's racing -TM Photo by BRENDA LANG Sherry, "but now I'm so glad I did may think. as "very nice" ancP'down to earth," this, for it's been great." Easter 'hops to it' during season of religion and cottontails

By BRENDA LANG nationally become a day of happiness that the Easter bunny originates, as it Christians argued though that it The liturgical color of this season is ing about looking for those oval TM Feature Editor > and joy for it commemorates the was a symbol of fertility, and gifts of should be commemorated on the first white, signifying light, purity and joy treasures in a game of seek. resurrection of Christ and it signifies painted eggs, in bright shades to day of the week, Sunday. and is represented by the Easter lily The classic movie, "Easter Though it may seem that one just the passing of Lent, the 40 day represent the sunlight of spring and Constantine I, Emperor of Rome, and cakes of angel food and coconut. Parade," with Judy Garland will be got the last of the pine needles dis­ penitential season which begins on new life, were given. called together the Council of The American enterprise system is given its yearly television airing, as lodged from the carpet — and the out­ Ash Wednesday and ends at midnight It is said that on the eve of the Nicaea in 325 A.D., which issued once again hopping down the bunny cards will be sent to those who will door lights finally taken down, boxed on Holy Saturday, Easter's eve. Passover, Christ was crucified and the ruling that Easter should be trail as ol' Peter Cottontail is not be present for the family's Easter and put up in the garage rafters, — Even before Easter received its shortly afterward rose from the dead. celebrated throughout the Christian represented in forms of dark and milk banquet, and eggs given their baths in April showers bring to us cabin-fever- religious connotation, though, people As time passed, a dispute arose world on the first Sunday after the full chocolate, solid or hollow, miniature dyes of vinegar. stricken all the springtime ex­ celebrated the coming of spring by between Jews and gentiles as to when moon following the vernal equinox or two pounders, and is wrapped in a Sunrise services at the Hollywood citement of Easter. observing a day in honor of Easter, the Easter festival should be held. and if the full moon should coincide variety of bright foil outfits. Bowl or receiving cuddley toys of To be celebrated this year April 15, the goddess of spring and fertility. Those of Jewish descent believed with the Passover festival, Easter There will be Helen Grace eggs fill­ lambs or bunnies might stir an­ (What about church and state?) this Her festival was celebrated on the that since the resurrection had im­ should be held ort the following Sun­ ed with fudge and nuts and colorful ticipation of this event, but every nomad of a holiday fluctuates annual­ day of the vernal equinox, a time mediately followed the Passover, the day. jelly beans will roll in baskets of student knows where their true ly between March 22 and April 25. when there are both 12 hours of celebration should fall on different The Jewish feast of Passover is be­ orange, pink and purple straw, as delight over this spring festival com­ For Christians, Easter has inter­ daylight and darkness. It is from here days of the week. ing held on April 12 this year. parents chuckle at little ones scurry­ es from—Easter vacation.

MAINSTRE AMES By STEVE EAMES Spirits fire up for Big C spots A small bone to pick By JOYIA DIPALMA 3rd place overall and Superior ribbons ticipate in student government, TM Staff Writer for all members. The squads also Homecoming and other school related It is a cool fall night, and the Falcon earned the spirit stick/ functions. with Senate press-hunters In the past, squads have won first fans have come together to root for Melhorn offered her reasons for be­ place and outstanding awards at such their team. ing a part of the squads, "The Pep Imagine the Los Angeles City Coun­ Would the editors of these respec­ It goes without saying that elected, competitions as Miss Drill Team Pepsters, sporting blue and white Units work together to support the cil suggesting that the L.A. Times table newspapers have reacted the and appointed, government officials U.S.A., Coca-Cola, Disney, Mt. SAC, megaphones and sweaters bearing the school and athletic teams. We really print the council's version of their way I chose to, if not more defiantly? are accountable to their constituents, and many others. which includes the press. name of Cerritos, unite on the track to help the guys out and have a good meetings, in addition to the new­ Would they have dignified these Acclaimed by many South Coast lead the crowd in hearty cheers. time. A friendship grows between the spaper's alleged "sensationalized" statements with answers—like I Their accountability is best Conference coaches as being "the Enthusiasm and spirit combine to members, it really gives you account. chose not to do? monitored by a free and impartial rowdiest and most vocal pep unit form the Cerritos College Pep Squad. something to be proud of. Many of Imagine the U.S. Senate summon­ press, so it is essential for this around," the squads hold rallies and Would they have possibly com­ those trying out expressed a desire to ing the editors of the Washington Post freedom to include our right to resist Many pepster hopefuls will be vying support the many sports such as foot- promised their credibility by get involved and active in school, one to justify their editorial content. government intervention, even simp­ for their chance to experience this ball, basketball, soccer, and seemingly accounting themselves to ly calling an editor onto the carpet. when pep squad tryouts are held on girl even admitted "I guess I'm Imagine the Democratic Party wrestling. rion-authorities? Hopefully, the end result of this April 26. Practice began on March 26 basically just a ham." denying reports by the New York Besides cheering at games the There is no doubt in my mind what­ minor philosophical clash will be the and will continue until April 24. Times that they had virtual control of squad members are active in their Those interested should contact the soever. Senate's increased awareness of Congress. The 1979-80 squad will consist of ten' club, Big C. Members of this club par­ Student Activities Office. Besides, the Senate floor is their Talon Marks' role on campus and Just imagine my reaction to similar Song Leaders, twelve Yell Leaders forum, while this newspaper is mine. their need for a hands-off policy to comments and suggestions about and two mascots (Freddie and Freida Let's respect each other's territory. prevent any alienation between the Talon Marks at last week's student Fortunately, most big-league two. Falcon). The Flag Squad was dropped Senate meeting. Of course, I decided from next year's pep unit because of a politicians have a clearer concept of Such a relationship, would not be to protect my journalistic integrity by marked decline in those wishing to try the press's inherent freedoms and conducive to the in-depth, objective out. ' declining their offer to answer these enough discretion to avoid these coverage of the Senate our readers To be eligible to try out, a student allegations. situations. now expect. or prospective student must have at Of course, it's understandable why least a 2.0 grade point average and the Senate would want a weekly plan on carrying at least 10 units for white-wash in this newspaper. They CERRITOSCOLLEGE the following year. provide an essential service to their fellow students, and their intentions While practicing for tryouts are, I suspect, basically honorable. prospective members are taught Talon Marks However, it's equally understan­ routines which will be judged on Production and printing of Talon Marks is funded by the Associated Students of dable why Richard Nixon would appearance, construction, execution Cerritos College, Facilities and. supervision are provided by College. It is have wanted more favorable press and showiness. produced by the students enrolled in the academic journalism program. coverage. He too provided an essen­ Judges will be Richard Robinson, tial service to his fellow citizens, and dean of student activities; Norm STEVE EAMES • EDITOR-IN-CHIEF his intentions were, I suspect, Price, coordinator of student ac­ basically honorable. JOHN ALLISON • MANAGING EDITOR tivities; Harley Griffith, A.S.C.C. To equate the student Senate with president; Joyia DePalma, I.C.C. PHYLLIS DAVENPORT • Associate Editor Nixon may not be a fair analogy TIM CARTER • Associate Editor commissioner; Brook Melhorn, of the situation, but it does serve to il­ captain of the pep units; the head C. THOMAS NELSON • Advisor lustrate the point that faithful service song leader and head yell leader, and good intentions sometimes take a NEWS EDITOR: Gary Johnsion * CAMPUS EDITOR: Eden senate, court, and men and women's back seat to strong self-interests and Escobar • FEATURES EDITOR: Brenda Lang • SPORTS EDITOR: P.E. representatives, and a Classified blind political ambitions. Randy Economy • CHIEF PHOTOGRAPHER: Tom Mestaz representative. This potential makes it necessary ASSOCIATE PAGE EDITORS: Laura EricSon-NEWS • Nancy Haase- for politicians at all levels to be Troyouts for Freddie and Freida CAMPUS • Richard Hudson—SPORTS • Kurt Peterson—FEATURES. scrutinized objectively by the Falcon will be held separately, in public—a service the press con­ May. All those interested are advised STAFF: Veronica Auchuleta, Mark Avery, Pat Avila, Tom Bray, Jane Brock, veniently provides. to contact Norm Price in Student Ac­ •i Barbara Buckman, Joyia DiPalma, Brad Ditto, Chris Hageman, Denise Kekich, The Talon Marks may be funded en­ tivities. Karen Laviola, Jofran Lopez, Joan Monroe, Dave Palmer, Elaine Stankls, Kathy Stelly, Myia. Taylor, Marriann Verdun, Ron Wiggins. tirely by the associate! student body All pep squad members go to the budget, but this does not mean we United Spirit Association camp held ism Taloa Marks is published weekly except during holidays, examinations and must cater solely to the Senate's in Santa Barbara where they attend 'vacations by the Department of Journalism and Student Publications, C. Thomas desires. To do so would be both a dis­ workshops, learn routines and par­ Nelson, Chairman. Offices are located in Arts and Crafts 42, Cerritos College, service to our readers and a disgrace ticipate in competition. 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650. Dr. Wilford Michael, President. to us as journalists. Telephone (213 ) 860-2451, Ext. 376-377-378. Advertising rates will be sent on Therefore, by the nature of the According to Brook Melhorn, request. Talon Marks reserves the right to refuse any advertising or editorial beast here, this watchdog must current head of the pep units, last GIVE 'EM A 'C'-Pep squad hopefuls for Big C tryouts. Jnjatter in accordance., with student publication and academic policy. V sometimes bite the hand that feeds it. summer's camp brought the pepsters get routines down pat as they prepare —TM Photo by TOM MESTAZ