The Rock, Fall 1980 (Vol. 50, No. 3)

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The Year Of The Alumni

1910 1940 1920 1950 'U 1960 1970 [1980 THEROCK Volume L No. 3 Summer 1980 THE ROCK (USPS 608-180) is published four times a year, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter, by Whittier College, 13406 Philadelphia Avenue, Whittier, California 90601. Contents THE YEAR OF THE ALUMNI 1 A. SOLZHENITSYN 3 SMALL CAN BE BEAUTIFUL 7 LIBERAL LEARNING 11 ON CAMPUS 14 SPORTS 16 LAW SCHOOL 18 OLD ACQUAINTANCES 22

ALUMNI OFFICERS The President's Corner Susan (Elliott) Roberts '67 Hacienda Heights, President Robert Blechen '56, Bel Air, At the start of a new academic year, Dotty and I are counting our Vice President blessings. During the past year we have gathered with old friends and Glenn E. Stern '78, West Covina, made many new ones, and we look forward to meeting many more in Law School Representative the months ahead. We are happy to know that they support the Richard Thomson '34, purposes for which this fine institution was founded, and their Alumni Director interest is also a strong encouragement to us personally as we continue The Rock Staff in our endeavors to meet the academic needs of the decade, to Daphne Lorne, Editor renovate and improve our beautiful campus and especially to broaden John Strey, Sports Editor participation in the College during this, the "Year of the Alumni." Sandy Singer, Typesetting I don't know how many of you watched the special NBC television Tom White, Graphic Design Ed Prentiss, Photography program on the closing of Immaculate Heart College in Los Angeles. Titled "The End of a Dream," it must have been a nostalgic and heartrending experience for the alumni of that institution. Its impact on me was to make me determined to renew my pledge to all our alumni and friends not to let Whittier College rest on its past laurels, but to strive even harder to insure a strong and vital College for the future. We will not sacrifice our principles to expediency, we will not be led astray by current educational fads, but we will continue to offer the total academic programs that result in motivated, ethical and truly educated individuals—the marks of all Whittier graduates. These are the leaders that we must have if we are to survive as a free society.

Eugene S. Mills We're Getting Our Act Together... And Taking It On The Road

James 0. Avison

Deep in the catacomb housing the Office of College Advancement, there was in evidence the customary chaos and clear and consistent panic with respect to planning, deadlines, organization, reports. But this time something new had been added—there seemed to be no common gender for the word denoting one who had graduated or attended Whittier. According to the American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, an Alumnus (plural -ni) is a male graduate or former student of a school, college, or university. Clearly this wouldn't do. Alumna (plural -ae) means a female graduate or former student, etc., etc. Is there no way we can say "Year of the Alumni" and mean both male and female graduates or former students? Evidently not. And so let the chips fall where they may, I say. "The Year of the Alumni" is good enough for us! And so I took my finger off the panic button, calmed everyone down, inwardly gleeful to have made such a momentous decision. Ali, sometimes it's satisfying to be a college administrator. So, 1980-81 is officially... The Year Of The Alumni

he College community rightly feels that This is a time when Whittier, under the leader- Talumni are the best advertisement for quality ship of President Mills, is seeking new directions we have. They are the end product. If we have to further an academic program of distinction. failed to turn out a well-rounded, broad-gauged, Whittier can and should be a positive force within well-informed, curious citizen, then there is the nationwide community of private colleges something wrong with the assembly line. Whittier and universities. Already it has a growing reputa- cares what alumni think about it. It cares for tion for the quality of its offerings. Certainly their opinions (who should know the College this is true regionally. But, in a paraphrase of better?), their advice, their counsel. And Whittier Carl Sandburg, "there are miles to go before we wants to serve its alumni better and continue to sleep." make them a part of the educational community, Alumni Clubs helping to strengthen and improve it. Accordingly, in 1980-81, it is our purpose Over the years there have been a number of to set in motion a number of projects designed Impact Meetings throughout the country and we to do both. These undertakings may not all be are hopeful that these affairs can be used to or- completed during the current fiscal period (July ganize a formal structure of alumni clubs which 1, 1980 through June 30, 1981), but at least meet once or twice a year for both sociability and plans will be laid. More importantly, it is our fellowship (and to hear speakers from the Col- hope—and certainly our intention—that 1980-81 lege—faculty, administrators, students, and view will usher in a greater closeness and sense of slide presentations on the campus as it is today) helpfulness between alumni and the College.

1 and to engage in a variety of activities designed Alumni Challenge! to be of important service to our alma mater. With the help of the Alumni Association Board Last, but far from least, one of the most en- we feel that sound plans will be forthcoming, couraging happenings recently is the offer by and in due time you will receive additional infor- an anonymous friend to make available a gift of mation through the Alumni Office and The $75,000 as a special challenge to alumni who Rock. give for unrestricted purposes during 1980-81. (This is "new" money, not funds that would The Future Of The College come to the College anyway.) There are two One of the most interesting and far-reaching facets to the challenge: activities which will be going on in 1980-81 is the development of a "case book" (President (a)If you gave last year (1979-80) and Mills is already at work analyzing each component increase your gift by June 30, 1981, of the College—academic, financial, and physical the amount of the increase will be plant) which addresses the needs of the institution matched by the anonymous donor! both for the short run and long term. Whittier (b)If you did not give in 1979-80, but needs "new directions" to find its place in the send an unrestricted gift by June 30, sun, and these are not avenues which are selected 1981, the entire amount of your gift by a few administrators. Rather they are plans, will be matched! programs and projects which will be exposed to close scrutiny by the academic community, This kind of challenge, applying as it does to all the Trustees, the Alumni Boards and others con- unrestricted alumni gifts during the fiscal year, cerned about the College's future. is almost unprecedented at Whittier. It is a uni- Accordingly, it is our purpose to bring to- que opportunity not only to increase the flow gether on campus, for perhaps a two-day period, of dollars which make the difference between a sampling of alumni who might address a num- operating in the black or red, but also to increase ber of problems which affect the future of substantially the percentage of participation. Whittier College. No college today can go for Do not fail to take advantage of this generous long without examining its policies and perform- challenge grant! The need has never been so in- ance against the aims it is supposed to serve. sistent, so compelling! This year the College's Certainly none of us has the illusion that our annual operating budget is $7,860,610—an house is completely in order. The important increase of some $1.2 million, or about 18%. questions remain: Have we done all that is Clearly this places great demands on all of us to reasonably required in identifying and meeting help meet the increase through a variety of ways, the needs of students today? Have our new not the least of which is alumni giving. Because programs and procedures met any reasonable not everyone will respond, we need increases of tests of experience proving them effective or at least 25% from last year's donors, and an out- otherwise? What kind ofundergraduate education pouring of gifts from those who, for good and best serves both the needs of students and sufficient reason, did not last year respond to society, taking into account the quality of our the Alumni Fund appeals which reached them faculty and environment and the limitations of through the mail, by telephone, or through per- our resources and size? What are we educating sonal contacts. Whittier can reach new levels of young people for? And there are a number of excellence only if the alumni help to give it the subsidiary questions. Alumni can help us answer tools. many of these questions, and we look forward And so, welcome to "The Year of the Alumni." We to taking a hard look with them at what we are honor you. We have plans for you . . . both serious and doing with or to the young men and women fun type. Participate in all that you can. who walk Whittier's pathways. Above all, take advantage of the special challenge. It can make this a banner year for Whittier.

2 Alexander Solzhenitsyn: Author And Social Critic

Dr. Michael J. McBride

As reported in the spring issue of THE ROCK, this year was the first time the College hosted an Elderhostel group. Mem- bers of this organization, all senior citizens, travel to various educational institutions during the summer, spending a week, not only seeing the local sights, but also—and more important—attending classes that are designed to pique their interest in current events and trends. Prior to leaving the Whittier campus, the Elderhostelers were asked to evaluate their experiences on all facets of their stay at the College. Comments on Dr. McBride's course on Solzhenitsyn were so favor- able—"I'm encouraged to do more reading in this field," "The exchange between the professor and the class was most stimulating," "This has opened up a whole new area of reading for me," "Dr. McBride brought a difficult subject to life," and other equally enthusiastic responses—that they encouraged us to ask him to share his ideas with our readers.

few years ago the Russian Poet Yevgeny to leave a documentary record of the Gulag AYevtushenko asked a group of Soviet youths Archipelago 1918-1956 and related events in how many people were killed during the Stalin- the history of the Soviet Union, as a memorial ist purges. Answers varied from "a few hundred" to those whose lives were sacrificed and as a to "a few thousand." In fact, over one million lesson for those still living and those yet to people were executed during the purges and at come. least twelve million people, almost all innocent Solzhenitsyn's search for truth and morality, victims, perished in prison camps established for justice and compassion, is evidence that under the Soviet regime. The response to Yev- arbitrary rule and years of unjust imprisonment tushenko reflects a situation in which a new and exile cannot extinguish the human spirit; generation of Soviet citizens lacks significant that under the most inhumane conditions man information about its past. It is primarily for can live with dignity. Nevertheless, it is ironic this reason that Alexander Solzhenitsyn has that Solzhenitsyn's latest work, The Oak and been writing for the last twenty years—he hopes the Calf, which describes his own experiences with the Soviet leadership as a writer and lead- ing dissident prior to his exile (1962-1974), has

3 appeared in English at the same time Soviet fore the reader, who in no way expects troops are occupying Afghanistan. Both events to encounter a 'happy' day in the help to remind us that the Soviet leadership convicts' life, the author thereby continues to follow its own standard of justice ensured the full objectivity of his and that Solzhenitsyn's ideas are as relevant artistic testimony, and all the more today as they were in 1962 when his first work mercilessly and sharply struck a blow One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich was at the crimes of the recent past." published in the Soviet Union. The publication of One Day in the Life of One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich, as Ivan Denisovich was significant both as a literary with most of Solzhenitsyn's early works, is semi- phenomenon and as a political event. Khrushchev autobiographical. Solzhenitsyn was born in 1918. himself gave final permission for the journal Soon after completing his university education "Novy Mir" to publish this work. One Day he was drafted into the army where he became describes an average day in the ten years at hard an artillery officer who served honorably on the labor being served by the peasant Ivan Deniso- western front. He was arrested in 1945 for writ- vich. The story was a serious indictment of the ing letters which contained comments critical Stalinist system and cult of personality which of Stalin and was sentenced to eight years in the had come under attack by Khrushchev begin- prison camps followed by perpetual exile. He ning in 1956. The Soviet press commented served most of his early years in a special prison favorably on the novel and its author became (Sharashka) where highly skilled or intelligent an overnight sensation. prisoners were used to work on special pro- In addition to its political impact, critics jects for the state. This experience is described recognized the literary significance of the work in the novel The First Circle. His last four years as well. Solzhenitsyn made extensive use of were spent in the labor camps described in One Russian proverbs and camp slang and went far Day. It was during this period that he began com- in reinvigorating the Russian language which posing verse and writing prose, all of which he had suffered at the hands of Soviet censors. had to commit to memory. Near the end of his His narrative style, speaking primarily through sentence he contracted cancer. and in the language of a peasant, was also a After completing his term in prison he was major breakthrough for Russian literature. But sent into exile in Kazakhstan where his illness perhaps most significant for the average reader forced him into a cancer ward for treatment. was his willingness to understate the tragedy of This experience is the basis for his extensive the prison camps, thereby drawing the reader look at the Soviet bureaucracy in the novel into his story to make moral judgments. Cancer Ward. His cancer was cured and he re- As one Soviet critic, Vladimir Lakshin returned to teaching mathematics in a rural com- marked: munity while in exile, events described in part through the story "Matroyna's House." "Were Solzhenitsyn an artist of smaller In 1956 the camps were opened by Khrush- scale and less sensitivity, he would chev as part of his de-Stalinization efforts and probably have selected the worst day millions of prisoners were rehabilitated. Sol- in the most arduous period of Ivan zhenitzen was freed from exile and a special Denisovich's camp life. But he took a board exonerated him of all guilt. different road, one possible only for Following his release from exile he returned a writer who is certain of his own to the European part of Russia where he contin- strength, who realises that the subject ued to teach and write. Finally, in 1961, he of his story is of such importance submitted his manuscript of One Day to the and gravity that it excludes empty journal "Novy Mir." Alexander Tvardorsky, sensationalism and the desire to shock "Novy Mir's" liberal editor-in-chief, brought it with descriptions of suffering and to the attention of Khrushchev. Even then it physical pain. Thus, by placing him- took over a year before the novel appeared in self in apparently the most difficult print. Over the next few years, while still in and disadvantageous circumstances be- favor, Solzhenitsyn was able to publish several stories including "Matroyna's House" and "For the Good of the Cause." The latter was a critical commentary on the arbitrariness of Soviet

4 Dr. McBride (center) with members of the Whittier College Model UN 1975. bureaucracy and its failure to keep faith with had completed research for his trilogy on the the younger generation on Communist society. Revolution. His desire to delay publication However, by 1965, the Soviet leadership had was due to his belief that once Gulag appeared reversed its attitude regarding Solzhenitsyn and he would not be allowed to continue any other it became virtually impossible for him to publish. writing and research activities. However, a copy Criticism had begun as early as 1963, and was of Gulag was seized by the KGB (secret police) extended by the Brezhnev regime which had re- in 1973. After reviewing the manuscript, the placed Khrushchev in 1964. Solshenitsyn turn- authorities were so concerned they offered to ed more and more to Samizdat, the underground publish Cancer Ward in the Soviet Union immedi- press of the Soviet dissidents, and his unpublished ately if he delayed publication of The Gulag. works were widely deseminated among intel- Solzhenitsyn refused and the result was his ar- lectuals in Russia and began reaching the West. rest and forcible exile from Russia for treason In 1967, he wrote a strong letter of criticism to in February 1974. Solzhenitsyn's wife and the All-Union Writer's Congress condemning the children were allowed to join him and after brief stays in West Germany and Zurich, Switzerland, organization for its lack of support for Soviet he bought a farm and moved to Vermont. literature. These factors, and the publication in It is not difficult to see why the Soviet leader- the West of his novels The First Circle and Can- ship was so concerned about Gulag. Drawn from cer Ward, led to public campaigns of criticism extensive research, personal experience, and 227 and he was eventually expelled from the Soviet personal interviews, it is a damning indictment Writer's Union in 1969. of the Soviet system from 1918 to 1956. Gulag's Nevertheless, Solzhenitsyn continued to write three volumes and seven sections describe the and carry out research for a series of novels development of the camps; the impact (physical about the October Revolution. The first of this and psychological) on the individual through his series, August 1914, was published in the West arrest, trial, transportation to the camps, stay in in 1972 and will be followed by October 1916 the camps, and exile; the types of people in the and October 1917. In 1968, prior to the publi- camps, including Communists, women, and cation of August 1914, Solzhenitsyn smuggled children; efforts to resist the camps and escape; copies of The Gulag Archipelago to the West and the aftermath following Stalin's death. with the intent of publishing it in Aside from the simple fact that such camps 1975, after he existed, other themes presented by Solzhenitzyn in The Gulag disturbed Soviet Officials. First,

5 Solzhenitsyn argued that the system began with for the present, a plea that everyone in Russia Lenin and was not simply an abomination of quit living and supporting "The Lie" (eloquently Communism brought about by Stalin. Soviet stated in an essay from the volume From Under leaders willing to criticize Stalin, and their num- the Rubble), perhaps improbable, they should ber may be growing smaller, generally take com- give us pause to think. What are our values? How fort in the view that Stalin had simply distorted should we live? To what extent do we acquiesce Lenin's system. Gulag proved conclusively this in inappropriate behavior on our part or that of is not the case, although Stalin certainly carried others? the system to an extreme. Second, Solzhenitsyn Solzhenitsyn raises many of these questions suggested that it was possible for people to sur- and describes his own experiences in The Oak vive the camps and maintain their human dignity and the Calf. He details his struggle to publish, (a primary theme of One Day in the Life of Ivan his relationship with Tvardovsky, his conflict Denisovich), but that they did so through inner with the Soviet bureaucracy, and his efforts to reserve and traditional Russian values found often hide his manuscripts and smuggle them to the in the peasant or religious believer, not through West. He writes at times with humor and at times the ideals of Communism so prized by Party with bitter sarcasm. Further, he shows he is ideologues. human: he faced serious problems and did not Despite the impact of Gulag, Solzhenitsyn always act wisely; he faced ethical dilemmas and himself has always considered that his trilogy on was not always sure what to do. the Revolution would be his major contribution He has shown in other discussions, most to Russia. Even prior to World War II he sensed notably his Harvard speech, that he does not that he wanted to write about that period of completely understand western style democracy. Russian history and this reflects his overall view But even here, his criticism of the West and his of his role as an author. He sees himself as a apparent lack of understanding is due in part to Russian writing for the Russian people. His a sincere belief that one must be firm in dealing narrative style, the use of Russian proverbs, and with the Soviet leaders, something he fears the his reinvigoration of the Russian language all West is not. The Oak and the Calf suggests that reflect this. Critics have noted he has the broad one can be firm and survive; that the Soviet sweep of Tolstoi, the psychological insight of leaders respect firmness and are concerned about Dostoyevski, and the realism of Chekhov. Finally, world public opinion. Therefore, by reviewing his major theme is that Russia and mankind in Solzhenitsyn's own experience there may be general will find truth and goodness by returning lessons for American foreign policy and how we to the pure and innocent values of the Russian deal with Soviet leaders. And there are certainly peasant, the Russian countryside, and (more lessons for each of us regarding human dignity recently) the Russian Orthodox Religion. and our personal behavior. Solzhenitsyn may Nevertheless, it must be recognized that not be a man for all seasons, but he certainly is Solzhenitsyn has universal significance as a writer a man for the 20th Century. and political figure. His works, though set in Russia, are a call for truth and justice and explore Mike McBride, Associate Professor of Politi- why some people are good and some evil. He cal Science, came to Whittier in 1969, having constantly asks us as his readers to make moral earned his BA, MA, and Ph.D from Purdue judgments about the characters in his stories and University. A member of the American Political about ourselves. In awarding him the Nobel Prize Science Association, the American Academy of for Literature in 1970 (for The First Circle and Political and Social Science and the Academy of Cancer Ward) the selection committee noted Political Science, he is the author of "The Soviet that the prize was being given for the "ethical Central Committee: An Elite Analysis, "published force with which he has pursued the indispens- in "The American Political Science Review" able tradition of Russian literature." (December, 1968), which also appeared as a As a political figure he reminds us that it is chapter in two books. In 1973, Dr. McBride's possible for one man to stand up to arbitrary name appeared in Outstanding Educators of rule and injustice and not only survive, but have America; in 1975 he was honored with the Key an impact on the system. Solzhenitsyn literally to the College award by the Associate Students risked his life every day he continued to write or of Whittier College; and in 1977received the first speak out. The appearance of One Day was a Annual Award for Teaching Excellence, He and milestone in Soviet history and a foundation his wife, Gail, live in Whittier with their two stone for a dissident movement that has been re- daughters, Jennifer (6) and Kathleen (2). pressed, but which cannot be extinguished. While Solzhenitsyn's solution for the future, a return to rural Russia, is impractical and his solution

6 In Curriculum, Too, Small Can Be Beautiful Dr. Richard Wood

n invitation to change jobs is with a clear sense of purpose are ponsible decisions; it is not dog- Aa good occasion for rethinking the only ones with measurable matic education that claims al- one's commitments and goals, es- impact on the values of their stu- ready to know what those deci- pecially when one is secure and dents, and in others which show sions are. Education that fails to comfortable in a long-term posi- that minority students are more recognize the complexity of real tion. For me, the invitation to likely to succeed in such colleges. problems, and how the various join the faculty and administra- This kind of evidence, while intellectual disciplines attain clar- tion of Whittier College provoked not decisive, is very important to ity at the price of selecting from a lot of such reflection. At the me because I am convinced that that complexity, cannot be moral. request of the editor of The all genuinely liberal education is Here we have a key reason why Rock, I will share here part of moral education. Since so much Whittier's small size, combined that reflection—the part that has of higher education consists in with its strong faculty, can actu- to do with the attractiveness of the twofold activity of passing ally make for a stronger curricu- Whittier as a college, both for on the latest information and lum: The faculty know each other what it is and what it can become. cloning future searchers for more and can talk to each other about At a time when small colleges information, I tend to cling to their specialities. They tend to be are regarded by some as an en- any shred of evidence that col- broader within their academic dangered species, and when all of leges really can make a difference specialities than their university American education seems defen- in people's use of that informa- colleagues. They have the oppor- sive and insecure, it still seems tion in forming public policy or tunity, and the initiative, to de- appropriate to speak of Whittier in shaping their daily lives. It is sign courses and programs which as "attractive." For me, its at- even a small comfort to me to show students the strengths and tractiveness is directly related to learn that college graduates are limitations of those specialities. its small size, its tradition of ed- (only slightly) more likely to use There is a concern, derived from ucation that transcends depart- the safety belts in their cars. the Quaker heritage, for the prac- mental specialities, its strong Having mentioned moral ed- ticality of education. This Quaker faculty, its Quaker heritage, and ucation and then used such a sense of practicality is not the its location in one of North Am- small and self-serving (for the limiting practicality of seeing ed- erica's most cosmopolitan cities. person who buckles up) example ucation as job training, but the I have entitled this article "In of safety belts, some clarification liberating practicality of seeking Curriculum, too, Small Can be of "moral education" is in order. to know how to apply learning to Beautiful," because the features Education that is moral aims at meet the needs of all people. It of Whittier enumerated above, in- equipping people to make res- can keep specialists honest, be- cluding smallness, can and do cause it can keep them aware of make for a better curriculum—a the blinders that come attached better course of study—for many to their disciplinary lenses; it students. Evidence for this claim can be found in surveys that have shown that small colleges

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keeps them honest by refusing to tive teaching. The accompanying situations, people rarely disagree let them ask their own questions temptation is for teaching to be- over abstract principles; when all the time. It is both one of the come all-consuming. Excellence they disagree, it is over which strengths and the weaknesses of for a liberal arts college requires principles apply, which usually large universities that faculty and that the college, and individual turns out to be a disagreement students deal largely with people faculty members within it, find a over the description of the situa- in their own fields. The strength balance between teaching and tion, i.e. over the facts. This ca- comes from the sharing of ideas professional development, I am pacity to see what is really hap- by trained minds; the weakness convinced that a college curricu- pening turns out to be the most comes from the similar training lum that encourages, even re- difficult thing in ethics. No for- of all those minds. quires, communication across mula can be given for it. It is a This correlation of strength disciplinary boundaries and a con- historically conditioned ability. and weakness, like that of the cern for the application of spe- The greatest obstacle to it is ability to do good and the ability cialized knowledge will help Self. It needs methods, principles, to do evil, seems inescapable. It strike that balance. Those read- and categories, and at the same is the reason why liberal arts col- ers of The Rock who remember time must recognize that they can leges should not attempt to be- Whittier's leadership in this area become obstacles to it, blinders come graduate schools with pro- under President Dexter and Dean that can cause one to fail to see. grams. It is also the reason why Coffin will recognize the concern For these reasons Plato was led it is difficult for universities, they had. simply to call it "The Good," and which are centered on the grad- At this point the philosopher to hold that the ability to see the uate schools, to provide liberal in me demands that at least a para- Good and to do good were related. education. A good liberal arts graph be given to a statement of While highly abstract, noticing college tries to have the best of the ethical theory that underlies the moral importance of this both worlds, and to a great ex- the above position on education: second ability does have a practical tent can do so, by providing its Morality consists fundamentally implication: In moral disputes, faculty with the incentive and in two different, but closely re- concentrate on rival descriptions opportunity to stay alive as pro- lated abilities. The first is the of the problem, rather than on fessionals, by supporting partici- ability to see all persons, includ- lofty statements of principle (a pation in professional meetings, ing oneself, as moral agents, as practical implication especially use- research, specialized seminars, initiators of moral action. Thus ful in faculty meetings, for one of and sabbatical leaves. Within the they are not to be seen as patients; the skills taught in no course, but campus, a good liberal arts col- for one does things to patients, acquired by nearly all intellectuals, lege is so structured that faculty but one does things with agents. is the ability to wrap up limited and advanced students are en- Immanuel Kant called this first perspectives in lofty principles.) couraged to share research and ability, the recognition of per- To return to Whittier's at- ideas. In an academic world in sons, a "realm of ends" which tractiveness after this philosoph- which there is much cynicism were not to be used as mere ical aside, the College has some about teaching, it is one of Whit- means. Quakers recognized the real strengths that should, if prop- tier's great strengths that the centrality of this ability in their erly developed, enable it not just faculty care deeply about effec- twofold emphasis on "that of God to survive, but to excell. Excel- in every man" and the concensus of the gathered meeting as a test of whether God is truly speaking. The second ability is the facility to see what are the relevant facts, what is really going on. In ethical 8 lence should not be viewed as a cause they make for better learn- like college libraries, have to be mere option for Whittier, but as ing, especially for those students highly selective. College curricula a necessity. One attraction for who need a more supportive en- and the libraries that support me was President Mills' reaffirma- vironment. They are virtues which them are guides to what is most tion of the founders' goal to make require sustained effort to keep important to learn. Only a train- Whittier a college "second to none realities, even in a small college. ed scholar is in a position to make west of the Rocky Mountains." They are virtues which require a use of a library collection that is Given the excellence of Western commitment of faculty and staff not selective. Similarly, coverage higher education in our time, that time far beyond that which is as the criterion of excellence in amounts to the goal of putting fashionable in large universities. curriculum is a by-product of the Whittier in the very first rank of Whittier faculty do not—cannot— dominance of universities by their American colleges. As a new- simply put in their classroom time graduate schools. comer, I believe that this goal is and retire to research or home if With its traditional concern realistic, though all of us are the College is to maintain its dis- for education that transcends de- aware that it will not be easily tinctive strengths. Research is partmental boundaries and a fac- attained. It is essential that we important, but precisely because ulty that is both able and willing make every effort, and not settle the right kind of research is sup- to work together in multidisci- for less than excellence, because portive of the excellence in teach- plinary efforts, Whittier has real with the development of mass ing that Whittier requires. strengths in curriculum-building higher education a large part of There is another set of virtues that most larger institutions lack. the justification of Whittier Col- in smallness, often overlooked, The College has not yielded to the lege has to be in its excellence, a and no more automatic that the now common practice of leaving distinctive excellence stemming first. These are sources of excel- major hiring and promotion de- from deliberate small size and lence in curriculum. Too often cisions entirely to departments Quaker heritage. small colleges allow their curricula and/or administrators. Through At least to those connected to be measured by the large uni- its elected Faculty Personnel Com- with liberal arts colleges, there versities' wider range of course mittee, the whole faculty shares are obvious virtues in smallness. offerings and majors. In being in- in that responsibility. Nor did In what follows, I intend to timidated by the variety of such the College completely yield to develop some of the less obvious offerings, we have forgotten that the trend in the 1960's and 70's advantages, but since the obvious courses do not a curriculum make. to abandon requirements. The ones are important and less appar- A curriculum is, or should be, a current general education require- ent to outsiders, they are worth planned course of study. To be ments will not win prizes for reaffirming: close contact among planned, a curriculum has to have intellectual coherence, but they faculty and students, better ad- goals which can serve as criteria still recognize that it is the duty vising and counseling, better sup- for selecting what is important of a college to guide students in portive services. The treatment out of the mass of material in important areas of education. To of students as important individ- every field. University curricula, an even greater degree so does uals (moral agents) and not just like giant research libraries, often the Whittier Scholars program. A numbers (patients), real commu- are governed by the goal of com- sustained faculty effort to improve nication among academic spe- plete coverage. College curricula, the general education program be- cialities. Colleges which take gan last year and should yield a Quaker insights seriously must be more coherent curriculum in the small so that teaching and learn- not-too-distant future. ing can be done with, not to students. These features are real virtues in higher education, be- 9 U. tz - . - _.1 i •_•'.c - - - - - / . - MI

As we work together toward of our time is dominated by ver- worthwhile, it is the kind of ed- a stronger curriculum, it is worth sions of those ideas. We need to ucation that leaders of the socie- reflecting on those goals that find ways to reaffirm another ty into which we are evolving will might govern the selections we traditional goal, mathematical increasingly need. The integrated have to make. In my view, we literacy, probably by a creative curriculum and the personal sup- need first of all to reaffirm, not combination with the ability to port of this strong, small college just in words but in the way we use and understand computers. can equip people with the kinds structure our curriculum, that Third, as President Mills of knowledge, flexibility, and concern for practicality and re- pointed out in his inaugural ad- concern that they will need for spect for others as moral agents dress, we must pay serious at- both lifelong service and success, that has animated this College tention to "a consideration of provided that we celebrate and throughout most of its history. ways in which the curriculum use the strengths of small size. Whittier has strong vocational and other programs of Whittier programs which, if more fully in- College prepare our students for Dr. Richard J. Wood, Vice Presi- tegrated with traditional "liberal life and work in a world that is dent for Academic Affairs and arts" subjects, could greatly en- truly international, with special Dean of the Faculty, took up his hance our students' ability to deal attention to the need for compe- duties at Whittier this July. A responsibly with the world. One tencies and understanding in graduate of Duke University, he way to bring about such integra- areas of language and culture, received his advanced degrees tion might be to develop, within economics and government." As from Yale. As a classical scholar the present framework of general a Pacific college in a country with he has had many articles published education requirements, carefully a largely North Atlantic focus in philosophical and religious planned sets of courses each of (insofar as the United States looks journals and has been responsible which satisfies a particular re- overseas at all—we unfortunately for a number of television pro- quirement. Whittier's current remain one of the world's most grams on the need of ethical con- interdisciplinary programs could provincial nations), Whittier has cepts today. Another side of the be a starting point, including the an opportunity to use it location new Vice President is seen in his approved but not yet implement- amidst the ethnic diversity of the co-authorship of "Sport as Per- ed program in urban studies. Los Angeles basin to build the forming Art," presented at meet- Second, we do need to stress competencies and understanding ings of the National Association the ability to control and use the of which President Mills spoke. for Health, Physical Education mass of information our society At the very least, we should find and Recreation. His "Sport and is generating. We do not have a ways to ensure that Whittier grad- the Good Life: The Viruous and "knowledge explosion" as many uates will have had a significant the Virtuoso" (1977) is being re- allege; we have an information encounter, experiential as well as vised for publication. Dr. Wood explosion. Information, like gos- intellectual, with a culture differ- is married and has two children. sip, always brings with it the pro- ent from their own. We need to blem of what to do with it. Tra- provide language instruction that lI ill ill III ditional goals of literary and criti- will enable our students to use III ill cal thinking are as relevant as ever. a second language, and integrate II II! III I I I I 11111 So is a knowledge of the main that instruction with intercultural ideas of the natural and social experience. sciences, because the world view I am optimistic about Whittier College because I am convinced that the kind of education it provides is not only intrinsically

10 Liberal Learning And The Nature Of The Academy

James 0. Avison

ecause most of my adult life with clearness and objectivity. A We have got to be able to say B has been devoted to liberal liberal education tends to awaken what we want. learning and to the financial sup- a person's curiosity, teaches him or Well, for one thing we want to port of such institutions as Whit- her to think and become hungry remain small. Although "small" is tier, I feel it is important that to know more. We simply need a relative term, what we mean by alumni and others know how I more education as society becomes it is a place where faculty and stu- feel about the nature of a liberal more complex. We need, almost dents know one another—where arts college or, put another way, desparately, more people who ideas can be probed in depth both what such an education should do know how to think for themselves. in and out of the classroom. for the young people exposed to it. And this is what a liberal arts We want a curriculum which is Liberal learning (and I mean education is all about. demanding but allows for individ- liberal in its pure rather than political sense) is based on at least three suppositions. If everyone had a liberal education, First, in an age of technology, a liberal arts education is the fertile we would not have to fear feeding ground for the responsible generalist. With some notable ex- demagogues. ceptions, the upward course of history has been influenced less by craftsmen than by those whose Well, what is it that a college ual differences and differing aca- knowledge was broad based and like Whittier, which harbors the demic backgrounds, a curriculum wide ranging. Society requires sort of ideals I have named, wants strong in the liberal arts tradition. generalists who are not awed by to become? If someone asks Perhaps it is a Utopian thought, the computer—who can learn the "where are you going?" we have but if everyone had a liberal edu- language of the technologist and to respond in a better fashion than cation, we would not have to fear scientist and can help direct their by just saying "out," as though we demagogues. We could trust every- specialized knowledge toward sol- were small children. We can't get one to doubt, to question, to search ving the critical issues and pro- away with the kind of childish out answers, and to insist on clear blems of the day. answer which so many young and honest statements before be- Second, liberal learning should people expouse. ("After all, Dad, lieving what we hear. develop the intellect with the ca- I'm not a child anymore!") Col- The liberal arts provide the pacity to react to change in positive leges, least of all colleges like framework for this kind of con- and creative ways: young men and Whittier, can't get away with that structive thinking. And so we ex- women who do not—in David Ries- kind of answer. We are too exposed. pose young people to the humani- man's words—feel threatened by Too vulnerable. We can't remain ties—the important works of liter- complexity. Ambiguity and change silent or sullen, and we can't hide. ature, history, philosophy, the fine are conditions of today's society, Many of America's colleges are arts—so they may comprehend the and the enlightened leader is one dragged kicking and screaming into great basic truths which are our who learns to live with problems the real world. Others get there heritage. And we strengthen their to which there are no satisfying rather quietly. Either way, they use of language so they can com- solutions and who is challenged by are out there now, out of the ivory municate their own ideas. More a wide variety of options. towers, out of the solitude, out than anything, the humanities pro- Third, liberal learning should where the action is. vide a moral fabric for a person's foster a life-long desire to continue And we've got to be able to thinking. It is, after all, only the learning process, and to do it say more than "OUT" when asked, "Where are you going?"

11 through the study of important iy important today when every We want students from a variety ideas of the past that modern voter is called upon to judge large of backgrounds and places and young people can be impressed questions about atomic energy, economic status. From the farms with the meaning and significance military might, radiation fallout, and cities, the prairies and the of personal freedom, can learn energy sources and other similar mountain country. Most of all, we the influence on society of ignor- matters. Only with some under- don't want Whittier to become a ance, greed, oppression, or pover- standing of science can our college only for the financially ty. It is here they deal for the first time as "adults" with con- cepts of good and evil, justice and injustice, the free way of life, and The upward course of history has life under dictatorship. been influenced less by craftsmen But exposure to the social studies is critical, too. Here the than by those whose knowledge students come in close touch with was broad based and wide ranging the influences at work on man. Their studies encompass political science, economics, modern his- young people understand the basis elite. The very fact of inflation tory, sociology and the like. The for our tremendous technological makes it possible for more families ideas they deal with are large. What advances. to pay higher tuition rates, but in are the economic influences on our this lies a danger of closing the lives? What is the difference be- These three areas—humanities, doors of a fine college to young tween a government of law and a social studies and natural sciences men and women who may be in government of men? Why do men —form the basis (through academic every way qualified but who lack in groups act differently from departments) of the curriculum we sufficient financial resources for individuals? want to retain at Whittier. It is admission. This is the importance of scholarships, for it is not edu- cationally sound, nor does it have Society needs more men and women a good effect on society for high tuition to reserve good colleges who know more and who have for students only from the upper learned how to keep on learning. economic class. We want young people who not only have the latent or demonstra- ted academic talent for college, The natural sciences are also the best kind of education. The but the ambition and drive to suc- important, for it is essential that importance of education is an old ceed as well. the student comprehend how some idea but a good one. Franklin We want a faculty of superior of the great technological changes and Jefferson both were eloquent talent: teaching talent. And we came about. And for those who about it, so was John Adams. It want the person strong in his concentrate in a scientific disci- was on the basis of having educa- discipline but devoted to the pline, we provide not only com- tion available for everyone that liberal arts. We want the teacher- prehension of the role of science these men were willing to espouse scholar who can become part of in the world but some skill in the democracy. With education to the lore and tradition of the place. methods and techniques of scienti- assure a well-informed electorate, We want facilities which further fic search and discovery, those who they believed we could safely put the sense of community: small major in other areas must at least the basic social power in the hands classes and seminar rooms and know how science works, what of the people. scientific method is, and how What else do we want? individual research and study areas, mathematics and reasoning go to- We want students who have a places which encourage discussion gether with physics and chemis- strong desire to learn, who are rather than the formal and stiff try. It seems to me this is especial- curious, who puzzle about things "teacher-lecture-listen" pattern so and who can adapt to an atmos- familiar to us all. We want facii- phere which encourages independent study and research.

12 ties for young people who respect New teaching proje-cts await is ready and poised as never before their physical bodies, not neces- appropriate financing, and there is to realize its full potential in sarily the trained athlete's body, an insistent demand for more service to society and to the cause which requires special dedication modern and sophisticated instru- of higher learning. But to realize and discipline, but the live, lean mentation in the science disci- this will clearly require a new set feeling body that likes fresh air, plines. Salary levels must be in- of financial priorities among the the sense of movement, the way creased steadily and evenly—to alumni and others who are part of the waters roll up to the land, the keep up with (and hopefully ahead the greater Whittier constituency. smell of forests and fields and of) inflation—and to attract the It is an exciting but demanding honest ground underfoot and, young teacher-scholar of superior future. And we shall be reporting above all, the joy of being physi- talent who might otherwise be to you as plans unfold which will cally alive and aware and coming drawn to the graduate center or mark the way for new and creative on strong. professional school. And as knowl- projects designed to make this, We want a campus of extraordi- edge spreads in all fields, library your College, among the very best nary beauty.. .with trees and flow- holdings must be expanded to serve in the nation. I happen to believe ers and shrubbery which provide a the College's programs of teaching that, if the word goes out, Whittier beautiful and scenic background and research. Special "risk" funds alumni can and will take the lead- for living and learning in an academic community of distinction. And because the end products of our activity are called alumni or We need, almost desperately, more alumnae, we want those men or people who know how to think for women to be an asset to their community, always learning, cap- themselves. able in their life's work and proud of their college and its people and its goals. Society needs more men are needed to permit Whittier to ership in this endeavor, including and women who know more and move rapidly into new academic an outpouring of financial support. who have learned how to keep on areas to respond quickly to fresh Can you do any less? learning. This is what we are trying opportunities brought about by to accomplish at Whittier. rapid social and technological As reported in the Spring issue But it is not easy for a college change. And the College's endow- of The Rock, James Avison joined with such goals to acquire the long ment must be strengthened at Whittier College as Vice President least three-fold. list of assets I have named. They for College Advancement this year. come easy to mind and pen, but There is real strength in this He brings to the College a strong they are just wishes and dreams College we call Whittier. And even background dealing with institu- until someone sets about getting more potential. The curriculum is tional fund-raising, public relations them or maintaining them or re- demanding but soundly conceived. and alumni affairs, having served placing them. The price is high, We don't offer course work in in a similar capacity at Grinnell and these things don't happen just every field of knowledge, but this College (Iowa) and Carrol College because people write or make is as it should be. It permits us (Wisconsin). He and his wife, speeches about them. to channel our energies and finan- Isabelle, live in La Habra. We are never far away from the cial resources into those efforts we fact that, whatever else it is, a believe essential for a sound educa- private college is a charitable tion. There are none of the frills institution, along with the Boy which go along with mediocrity. Scouts, church, and the United The opportunity is present for Way. . . dependent for its very Whittier to be of even greater survival on the proper mix of peo- service in the education of young ple and money at the right time men and women. Its reputation as and in the right ways. a quality college is spreading. Our President is a brilliant leader, who is ready and eager to lead Whittier forward to the very pinnacle of academic excellence. The College

13 On Campus. Although the Collection is stated are the ones whose Alumni are Quaker to be the most complete of its kind willing to promote their school by Collection in the West, there are still consi- talking to young people about its Still Incomplete derable gaps that remain to be advantages, and relating their own filled. It may be impossible to ac- experiences. The greatest service In August 1944, President Wil- quire all the missing items, but in any Alum can give his or her Alma liam C. Jones called for support many cases it may be easier than Mater is to be constantly on the for the Quaker Collection in the we anticipate. lookout for qualified students College Library. In September that If alumni and friends throughout from high schools and community same year, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. the country would look through colleges, who might complete their Johnson made an annuity gift attics and cedar chests, if they kept college. There is a saying, "When for this purpose. Their services their eyes and ears open at book you believe in something, you have and support of the College had fairs, or when browsing through to be willing to stand up for it and already spanned half a century, antique stores, much might be work for it!" How true this is! As Susan having joined the faculty achieved. Alumni of Whittier College, we in 1895 and Clifford becoming If you have, or know of any believed in its traditions, its a Trustee in 1902. literature relating to the Society standards, and its accomplish- Widowed in 1946, Susan died in of Friends, please take a moment ments when we attended, why not 1950 and the Clifford and Susan to notify Dr. Phil O'Brien at the stand up and work for it! Johnson Library of Quaker Litera- Wardman Library. You could help ture was named in their honor. it be the repository for an even Starting with a few volumes, the more prestigious collection of 11-9-5 Club News Collection is now a well-rounded Quaker Literary material. The 11-9-5 Club is well on its core of the basic materials relating way to a record paid membership to the Society of Friends. Thanks under the leadership of Herman for this achievement are due to the From The Alumni Fink '35. The Annual 11-9-5 endeavors of successive Librarians, Director's Desk Club-sponsored Football Dinner, Anna Tomlinson, Marcus Skarstedt with members of the Whittier Col- In a period when the survival and Benjamin Whittier. lege varsity football team and the of the small independent college is difficult, those that will endure

14 On Campus coaching staff, was held on Wednes- the American Poly Vinyl Corpora- Memorial Stadium. After the game, day evening, September 10 in the tion in Santa Ana. The first Board Alums will be able to meet for Faculty Center. The first Monday meeting of the 1980-81 term was hors d'oeuvres at various homes Football Luncheon will be held on called to order by President Susan in the immediate area according September 22, featuring a guest E. Roberts '67, on Thursday, to a 5-year class period. These, speaker, "Player of the Week" August 28, in the Faculty Center, too, will be listed in the Home- Award, and the ever popular when plans for the new term were coming Brochure. Alums will be "Football Quiz" and raffle. Plans discussed and committee assign- able to "party hop" from house are underway for the formation of ments made. All attention was to house as they seek out class- a "500 Club," whose main pur- directed to Homecoming '80 and mates in the various years they pose is to increase the operating "The Year of the Alumni." were at Whittier. On Sunday capital of the Athletic Department. morning, "Whittier College Day" The name "500 Club" is derived at the First Friends Church will from the annual contribution of Homecoming be held with President Eugene S. $500 which is required for parti- '80- Mills as the featured speaker, and cipation in the "special activities" music by the Whittier College program. If a prospective donor "The Year Of Choir under the direction of wishes, he or she may place a one The Alumni" Dr. Stephen Gothold. time contribution of $7,500 into endowment, which would gener- Homecoming this year will be ate the necessary $500 per year. held on Saturday, November 8, The first Board meeting of the with a new and exciting format 1980-81 term was held at the planned by the Activities Commit- home of President Fink on Balboa tee of the Alumni Association Island where plans for the new Board of Directors. The theme of term were reviewed and duties the event is "The Year of the assigned. Alumni," a year in which all alums HAVE YOU will be able to relate a new decade, a new format, and, a new commit- Whittier College ment. The Class of 1970 is planning MOVED? Alumni a 10th Anniversary Reunion in the Faculty Center on Friday night, Association November 7, before Homecoming. We must pay for each magazine that is returned to us for lack Other classes ending in "0" and Board of the proper address. If you "5" are also planning similar Every year the Nominating have moved, or plan to do so, reunions which will be indicated Committee of the Whittier College please help us by filling out the in the Homecoming Brochure to Alumni Association recommends form below and returning it to be mailed the first of October. five Alumni appointments to the the Alumni Office, Whittier Col- The Homecoming Parade with the Board for a 3-year term. Accord- lege, Whittier, CA 90608. theme "Remember When?" will ing to the Alumni Association start on Saturday morning, Novem- Constitution and By-laws, along ber 8, at 9:30 up Philadelphia Name with these appointees, two more alums are appointed to the Board Street, through the new "Uptown Class Village" and ending at Painter by the President of the College. New Address The 1980-81 term appointees by and Wardman. Society brunches President Mills are: William Hock- will start at 11 a.m. and will be ett '39, owner and operator of the listed in the brochure. At 1:30 City p.m. the Whittier Poet Varsity Hadley Pre-Schools, Inc, and Rob- State Zip Football Team will meet its big ert J. Schostag '42, president of Thank you! conference rival, Occidental, on the Wallace Newman Field in

15 Sports Fall Sports Phil O'Brien, Cross Country his confidence bolstered by last Coach, welcomes back all members year's injury-free season, appears Whittier's days as a doormat for of last year's team except one— ready to develop into a solid lead- other SCIAC women's volleyball Dennis Forthoffer, who qualified er. Four-year starter Mike Chavez teams appear to be over if Coach for the national the past two sea- leads a young, but substantial Bernette Cripe's energetic recruit- Sons and will be sorely missed. offensive line. ing campaign proves successful. New Coach Hugh Mendez is op- Cripe added a dozen new players timistic that he has plugged the to a half-dozen returning varsity Football defensive weakness which plagued players. Many of these new re- Prospects the Poets during John Godfrey's cruits received league or tourna- final season as coach when they ment honors and have played ex- Whittier College heads into the finished 5-4 overall and 3-2 in tensively outside their high school 1980 football season with hopes the conference. competition. of regaining the top rung in the Mendez is no stranger to the In water polo, meanwhile, Coach Southern California Intercollegiate campus, having served as Godfrey's Bruce Brown also brought in a Athletic Conference for the first defensive coordinator and Scout promising crop of replacements to time in eight seasons. for nine seasons. Godfrey, mean- fill three gaps in his starting lineup. The Poets' last championship while, remains as P.E. chairman Whittier figures to battle Clare- came in 1972 when All-American and will handle the Poet golf team. mont-Mudd and Occidental for quarterback Wayne Estabrook pas- the league title because Brown sed Whittier to the title. Since believes his improved defense will then, Redlands (six) and Claremont- Assistants make the difference. Mudd (last year) have enjoyed the A nearly-new staff of assistants Tony Galvan, an all-conference climate at the top. has been recruited for the 1980 soccer player at Whittier, succeeds The conference's No. 2 rusher football season by Coach Hugh Nasser Sarfaraz as the Poet Coach. in 1979, Dwayne (Fidget) Jones Mendez and three of the aides Galvan, a 1979 graduate, prepped is expected to lead a devastating are Whittier College products. at San Pedro High School and Poet offensive thrust. Jones aver- Offensive line coach Joe Goldin, attended Harbor College. aged 103.5 yards a game and an Occidental graduate, is the scored 10 touchdowns as a fresh- only holdover from John God- man, while missing two games be- frey's regime. Newcomers are Jim cause of injuries. Root, defensive coordinator; Perry Senior quarterback Peter Janke,

16 Sports Beatty, defensive secondary and Willie Norman, receivers. Root, an all-converence player and former assistant at Poet- yule, returns to his alma mater after spending the last two sea- Sons at Southern Colorado and Chico State University. Norman was a two-sport (football and baseball) all-conference player at Whittier in 1975-76 after transferring here from Los Angeles Southwest College. He teaches and coaches at Meller Junior High in the El Rancho District. The coaching staff (left to right): Tim Salter, Perry Beatty, Hugh Mendez, Joe Goldin, Jim Root, Beatty comes from Foothill Willie Norman. High School to tutor the Poet Recreation Department. In 1966 Cerritos won its first secondary. He also won All- Kincaid loves to reflect on his state championship, going 40-0. SCIAC honors during his playing collegiate days as a Poet athlete. Four years later he was back with days at Whittier. "It was a wonderful experience a 40-1 state title record and then Granddaddy of the group is for me on the Whittier campus as reeled off three championships in Goldin, a veteran of 22 years in most of the young men were return- a row from 1973-75, qualifying the coaching business. In his third ing from the war (1946-50) and for the state tournament 16 times. season here, Goldin teaches physi- anxious to have some fun. And I Kincaid's conference record is cal education at East Los Angeles was so fortunate to be able to nearly unbelievable. For 20 straight College, where he has been since play under a man's man like campaigns, his teams never finished 1967. He formerly coached at East Wallace (Chief) Newman. below second place. The Falcons L.A. Pierce and Cal State Los Kincaid played on four Southern placed fourth in his 1958 debut Angeles. California Intercollegiate Athletic and third last season. Conference championship teams It follows, then, that Kincaid when the Poets' schedule included had a hand in developing many Wally Kincaid USC and a lot of the state colleges. All-American players. There have It's understandable if Wal'ace been 12 of that calibre plus 21 Kincaid finds himself gripped by All-State choices, Of his 301 dif- withdrawal symptoms. After all, ferent players, 10 were voted he coached Cerritos College base- "conference player of the year" ball teams for 22 years before and 93 made the first team. resigning the post this summer. Another statistical highlight dwells on win streaks, featuring 23 "I've already had a few offers strings of 11 or more games, six of from professional baseball teams," 21 or more games and four of 26 he said, "and who knows, some of Kincaid's first Falcon baseball games. them might turn out to be pretty team, comprised entirely of fresh- Kincaid's trophy case is satura- interesting." men, produced a 10-14 record, ted with a variety of awards, but For the moment, however, the his worst season in 22 years. one of his most cherished is the winningest and most respected Since that time, there was no 11-9-5 Club's Newman-Bonham community college baseball coach stopping him. His clubs won 21 or award presented several years ago in the country has been reassigned more games in 21 consecutive for "outstanding work in the to a teaching position and coordi- years, 32 or more games 14 times coaching field by a Whittier nator of athletics in the Cerritos and reached the 40 mark on two College alumnus." Health, Physical Education and occasions.

17 Law schoolMargaret Anaya Tan LA City Schools; initiating career Alumni Profile and government official role pro- Betty Bryant '68 feels she is grams for girls in the LA City High "less discouraged" by career ob- Schools; first woman member of stacles as she gets older, or she the California Job Creation Board; at least perceives "barriers as not first director of the Department of being so horrendous." Economic and Business Develop- This philosophy has developed ment for California; and now as in a woman whose awards and first woman senior vice president achievements represent a lot of and member of the board of direc- hard work involving many hours. tors for American City Bank. Among her laurels, the one she Bryant's frequent position as the states she is most proud of is the "first woman" makes her an 1978 "Ernestine Stahihut" Award authority on dealing with male presented to her by the Women resistence to a female in the bas- Lawyers Association of LA, award- tions of men. She has found that ed annually to a woman in the being overly prepared and inform- legal profession for "her outstand- work and titles that is a mile long. ed was necessary if she was to be ing character, her dedication to To name a few, the California taken seriously, and that eventual- service and her significant contri- Legislature presented her with a ly any bias that existed generally bution to the course of justice, Resolution of Appreciation in melts away. and who has been an encour- 1976 for her work on the Ad- Such professional diligence and agement to young women." visory Commission on the Struc- the respect so derived is evident Ms. Bryant found herself so ture of the Judiciary; she was when reviewing her present duties. overwhelmed by the honor that she named "Outstanding Career Wo- As senior vice president of the was almost speechless when it was man" by the California Federation American City Bank she sits on presented to her. Her reaction was of Business and Professional Wo- the Bank's Executive Management based on her knowledge of her men in 1973; given an award for Committee assisting in planning and predecessors to this award; they "Outstanding Voluntary Service implementing goals and strategies had been her role models—such to the Community" in 1976 by for bank development and growth esteemed women as Justice Joan Union Bank; and named as "Wo- of the state bank with $286 million Dempsey Kline, Presiding Judge man of Achievement" in 1978 by in assets. She also oversees business of the Second Division Appellate the National Business and Profes- development (what the bank can Department; Carla Hills who was sional Women. offer its business customers), mar- the only woman cabinet member Bryant's name can be found keting (public relations), the inter- to President Gerald Ford; Shirley listed in Who's Who of American national and financial services de- Hufstedler, President Jimmy Car- Lawyers, World's Who's Who of partments, and government rela- ter's first Secretary of Education, Women, Who's Who of American tions (lobbying if necessary). In former Federal Appellate Justice; Women, Who's Who in California, addition to all this, she was elected and Los Angeles Supervisor Yvonne and Who's Who of Community to the Board of Directors where Brathwaite Burke, former U.S. Leaders. she establishes bank policy. Congresswoman for California. These listings are based on such Her transition from a tradition- It is easy to understand her achievements as being the first al corporate attorney associated reaction being in such reknowned woman lawyer with Security with various banks to that of an company; but what she forgets is National Bank; her membership on administrator at top government that she, too, has earned the the LA Mayor's Advisory Commit- and now private levels, was not right to be counted among them. tee on the Status of Women which deliberately planned. It became Ms. Bryant has a list of awards, lead to a permanently established the natural course of each job as honors, achievements, community Commission on the Status of the result of the recognition she Women; her efforts in helping to achieved and for her volunteer establish a "Girls' Week" in the work.

18 Law School Ms. Bryant does admit that her education law, local government larly happy with the high quality choice of being a corporate lawyer law. Those are his primary teach- of the faculty. in a bank setting was, however, a ing areas. Then again, he might Dean Hain sees various avenues pointed choice. 'While corporate lead a class in administrative law, to be traveled in order to enhance attorneys in such an environment evidence, or immigration law. the Law School's established quali- do not make lots of money, they But those of you who are ties. The most important venture benefit in the freedom they have careful readers will note I said is first to stabilize admissions and to pursue varied interests outside "could be teaching." While he then to increase enrollment. He the law." This allowed her the enjoys teaching, his schedule as will initiate an aggressive recruit- flexibility and moral support to the new dean of WCSL limits ing campaign which will include pursue her voluntary activities. him to a seminar in constitutional some innovations. For example: She opines that because of law. those women who because of their todays' tight economic market and Dean Hain comes to us at the family nuturing commitments have glut of attorneys, it behooves age of 42 from a position as the only partial days to alot to school; the new lawyer to have a "business associate dean at the University hence, the already established part- development plan." The beginning of San Diego Law School. He and time day program will be aimed at lawyer who is not "big-firm" as- his wife, Sofia, are still living in women who want to coordinate sociated, must pursue his "cus- both cities attempting to make the completion of their child- tomer/client" relationships much the move as smooth as possible rearing duties with the completion in the same way that a bank is for their three children: Cindy, of their legal education. He is also involved in marketing. Society Doe, and Brett. enthusiastic about maintaining the being so complicated, the middle Hain is used to juggling many evening program. and low income individual must matters of equal priorities. While In addition to that, Ham ac- be sold on the benefits a lawyer moving has a definite 10 rating, so knowledges other goals such as can provide. does his attitude about taking the continuing the renovation of the Betty Bryant having achieved wheel of the Law School. buildings; enlarging the profession- so much in so short a legal career When asked what his goals are, al and non-professional staff; in- (12 years), provides a model for he didn't hesitate one moment. creasing scholarships and other all of us to profit from her exam- One can tell that he's given much forms of financial aid; expanding ple—work hard, and remember, thought to these matters; and the the library so as to be prepared "as you get older, the obstacles enthusiasm and decisiveness he for the highly probable increase in aren't as horrendous. If you can- exudes can't be hidden. the ABA book quantity require- not get around one of them, for- His first objective is to "maintain ments (now 69,000 books; even- get it and go on to something the good qualities that WCSL has tually 100,000 volumes); and in- else." already established, and to contin- creasing publication by the Law ue to enhance them." This state- School faculty. ment is based on various observa- The Dean realizes the time Law School News tions he has made. required by a young faculty to One quality he highly prizes develop good teaching methods, is the "friendly relationship that but both he and the faculty know Who Is Elwood seems to exist between the faculty that the national recognition desir- B. Ham, Jr.? and students as well as within the ed for the Law School is developed Elwood B. Ham, Jr. is one of faculty and among the students." through the scholarship of the the newer faces on the campus of Other views include the enthu- faculty. the Ross McCollum Law Center. siasm he perceives the students have for the school; the open- We are sorry that by some oversight So? you say. What's he teaching? Margaret A. Tan's by-line was omitted Well, he could be teaching in mindedness that the faculty has for from the summer issue of THE ROCK. the areas of constitutional law, accepting challenges and seeking As she has done in the past, Margaret solutions; and the fact that so continues to devote much of her spare much has already been done in time to writing the articles for this such a short time. He is particu- section of the magazine. 19 Law School This is a fact that Hain can base serving the poor, the sick, and thousands of pleadings and appeals on first-hand experience. the stronger. He was especially not only in private practice but Since receiving his LL.M from active in his church's sponsorship as a consultant. While he is a Harvard Law School in 1969, he of several Vietnamese refugee general practitioner in civil law, has had published seven mono- families. he finds a special interest in Real graphs or law review articles on His philosophy is a blend of Property and International Trade school finance law, school desegre- the Greek concept that citizens matters. gation and racial problems in labor should work for the good of the Judge Paul Egly has become an relations. whole and the American instinct adjunct professor with the evening His writings have led to such for organizing private associations program. He will be teaching Trial professional activities as consultant that serve the public. Advocacy. In addition to the many to the United States Commission The intellectual basis for this judicial assignments Judge Egly has on Civil Rights; consultant to the blend was first formed at Southern had since his appointment by National Council of the Churches Methodist University where he Governor Ronald Regan in 1968, of Christ; and consultant to the received his BA summa cum laude he has always found time for Detroit Charter Commission. in Government and graduated from academics. During the early 1970's, while their law school first in his class. Judge Egly has not only taught, he was a professor at Wayne State It was developed further as a but he has been dean of California University in Detroit, his expertise Woodrow Wilson fellow in govern- College of Law in West Covina in school law and his interest in ment at the Harvard School of and the La Verne College Law the rule of law led him to form a Arts and Sciences. Center upon its merger with the broad coalition of existing organi- His belief in the obligation of former College. zations, including civic groups, citizens to serve their society led Though he is a native Californ- churches and labor unions. This him to accept a commission in the ian, his legal practice began in was so as to ease racial tensions Judge Advocate General's division 1949 in Washington, DC. In 1952 during Detroit's long school de- of the Air Force and to remain in he came to California as a general segregation law suit. His novel the Reserves after he left active practitioner with an emphasis on organizational concept involved duty. He currently holds the rank real property matters. over 30 organizations and 3000 of lieutenant-colonel. With 19 years of legal experience people. It was a successful effort The Law School alumni extend and 12 years ofjudicial experience, that earned him a "Human Rights" a welcome to the new Dean. Who? he is well qualified to be teaching award presented by the Detroit Elwood B. Ham, Jr. That's who. Trial Advocacy. Committee for Human Rights. Judge Julius M. Title is our His ability to deal objectively second newest adjunct professor. with difficult situations also came What's He will be teaching the Trial into play as an arbitrator for the Happening Advocacy classes with the day Michigan Employment Relations program. A man who has taught Commission and for the Steel The Law School has some many trial courses as a faculty Industry Expedited Arbitration faculty news to share with the member of the California College Panel in Detroit. alumni: of Trial Judges, he also brings It is evident when you speak New Faces: Merle G. Bergman with him the experience of lec- with Dean Hain that he has a is a full-time visiting professor turing for both the Municipal sensitivity for others. Prior to his for 1980-81. He will be teaching and Superior Courts. appointment to Whittier, he served both Real Property and a legal For 25 years, Judge Title was in as a Presbyterian deacon. In that drafting seminar. The latter class general practice with an emphasis role he acted for the Church in should be most helpful for our on corporate, commercial and graduates as they will be able to real property matters. That, plus begin their practice with proper the 14 years of judicial experience, pleading skills. makes him an asset to our Law Professor Bergman's 23 years of School. experience have included many

20 LawSchool you know who they are. Three are Congressman Henry A. teaching research and writing and Waxman, Chairman of the are, in fact, WCSL alumni: Bryan Subcommittee on Health and the Environment, was Birnie '79, Art Walsh '79, and the keynote speaker at the Sylvia Weisenfeld '80. Second Annual Health The fourth, also a WCSL Law Conference sponsored alumnus, is teaching Energy Law: by Whittier College School Bob Danziger '78. of Law and the Healthcare News—An Award: WCSL placed Law Section, Los Angeles County Bar Association, third in the 1980 Roger J. Traynor on Friday, May 2. Moot Court Competition. South- western placed first; UC Berkeley, second; and the University of San Francisco of Law, fourth. Sabbatical Leaves: Professor Photo: Robert Priver. Beverly Rubens is on sabbatical for the 1980-81 year. She accepted Judge Title was appointed to sabbatical from Arizona State an appointment as a visiting pro- the Municipal Court in 1966 by University of Law. fessor at McGeorge Law School. Governor Edmund G. Brown and We learned about his position Professor Richard Litwin is also elevated to the Superior Court by too late to obtain more informa- on sabbatical for 1980-81. He Governor Ronald Regan. tion about him, but hope to have accepted a visiting professorship at Michael Berch is the second full- it for our next issue. the University of Bridgeport Law time visiting professor for 1980-81. The same late problem occurred School. He will be teaching the day Evi- regarding four of our new instruc- (The best to each of them. We dence class. Professor Berch is on tors. However, we'd like to let look forward to their return.) From The r Bookstore A P1r"R 'rtCI F"for I Sweatshirt, sweatpants, tank top, shorts and shirt. 50% polyester, 50% cotton. Heather grey with contrasting navy and gold stripes and lettering. Small, Medium, Large and Extra Large.

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21 OldAcquaintances Passion Play in July. There were 76 people on the tour . . . News from 10 '3 0 Edwin and Margaret (Larson '33) Almeda H. Nordyke '14 writes of John S. Kimber '30 is a modern- Pressey '33 who attended the 50th her happy memories at Whittier, where day "fisher of men" casting The Word anniversary of the founding of Pressey she spent her prep school and college upon the waters of Newport Harbor. Park in central Nebraska. They told years studying in Founder's Hall. She His pulpit is an 18-foot ski boat, out- us a very interesting piece of local says the influences she received at fitted with a loudspeaker system so he history. H.E. Pressey, Edwin's uncle, Whittier meant more to her as a teacher can spread his sermons to the fleet of homesteaded in Nebraska as a young than anything she received later at the boats every Sunday. John, an ordained man and planted many trees along the university. minister in the Quaker Church, spent Loup River, leaving 1,600 acres for 25 years teaching in the Montebello public enjoyment. Although childless, USD before retiring in 1972. Of his he helped many young people to ministry, John says, "We would like become teachers, and the park has '20 people to accept us on the harbor. We now been renamed Pressey Wildlife Eleanor (Semans) Kennedy '27, try not to get pushy. We try to make Management Area. presently of Leisure World, has been friends. We want to get to know people Frank and Virginia (Sydnor '39) chosen by Theta Theta Chapter of by their first names." Eventually, he Paveiko '37, have the best of two Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary Educa- wants his boat to become as familiar worlds: The Olympic peninsula in tional Sorority as first vice president as the Harbor Patrol and he wants to Washington State in the summer and for 1980-81. She was also chosen as branch out with more boats along the Pasadena in the winter. board member for the Ebel[ Club for coast. that area. Eleanor and husband Paul Vivian (Van Hellen) Jordan '33 find many of their Whittier friends in and her husband led a tour of the Bal- that area. kans and took in the Oberammergau Loretta Cook journey by wagon. They first By 1903 the College had moved into a barn and then into become a full four-year institution Loretta Cook '05 celebrated her an apartment over a Greenleaf and Retta returned to get her 100th birthday at Quaker Gardens Avenue drugstore and finally degree. Later she taught at an retirement home in Stanton early a ranch in East Whittier, where the Episcopalian school for missionary in June. young Retta remembers staging children in China and on her The oldest graduate of Whittier fights among the tarantulas which return taught in the Whittier College and the only living charter were then common sights in City School District for 22 years member of the B.J. Chapter of Whittier. She also remembers and for 15 years headed the P.E.O. received tributes from the one Halloween when she was in kindergarten department at the Alumni Association, the P.E.O., trouble for helping to get the First Friends Church. the East Whittier Women's Club family donkey into the belfry of After she retired she traveled to and the First Friends Church, all Jonathan Bailey School, where it Europe several times, to South organizations with which "Retta" refused to be moved for an entire America and twice to Africa. was associated for many years. day. Retta lived in the family home In 1887, when she was seven Retta's father, Dr. Cook was on Whittier Boulevard until 1954 years old, she and her family the first licensed physician in when she moved to an apartment moved from Iowa to Whittier, Whittier and served on the town's on Beverly Boulevard. Since 1970 where her grandfather, Elias first council and later became one she has been living in Quaker Jessup, was minister of First of the founders of Whittier Gardens. Friends Church. Academy, later, of course, the Our sincere congratulations to Arriving by train in Pasadena, College. Loretta Cook, our oldest living the Cooks were stranded by flood After two years at Whittier alumna, a great friend of the waters and had to complete their College, Retta moved to the College and a very remarkable Golden Gate Kindergarten Normal woman. School in San Francisco and then taught two years in Santa Ana.

22 William Church management and re-use of waste, ments will not decline marked- traffic and even new construction ly." But by the 1990's, he expects The Monterey Peninsula Herald materials for city improvements. an upturn, when the grandchildren had a very good article on William Bill was once city manager of of World War II veterans enter Howard Church '33 last April. In Whittier, and he states that one of college and the traditional-age essence it spoke of his office at the management problems inherent students return to the campus. the Naval Postgraduate School in in small communities is that many During the 80's, as the number Monterey becoming a clearing- of those who enter public life are of traditional students decrease, house for new technological in- not experienced policy makers, colleges are endeavoring to make formation that can save cities and and the mistakes they make can up the loss by appealing to adult other local government agencies create unnecessary stress, strain students. The success of this, money while helping to solve their and waste. according to Joe Cosand, depends problems. Bill and his wife, Winifred on what colleges can offer adults Civilian founder of the man- (Davies '34), live in Pebble Beach. and there are conflicting opinions agement school at NPS, Bill is on this point. Some believe, we serving as technology agent and Joseph Cosand haven't yet scratched the surface science adviser to cities in the and should continue marketing western states under the Com- An article on the retirement of programs for adults, others say the munity Technology Initiatives Pro- Joseph Cosand '36 in the Univers- market is already satiated. His gram (CTIP). ity of Michigan's Innovator maga- own views are somewhere between He quoted an inquiry from zine is certainly noteworthy. It is the two. "People in their thirties Carson City, NV, which wanted to reproduced in part by permission and forties," he says, "will come build a "burn tower" to train of Elizabeth Youngblood, editor. back for upgrading if colleges firefighters. The trouble with such One of the nation's distinguish- give them the right opportuni- burn towers in the past is that, ed leaders in the field of higher ties, but the institutions must being made of concrete, it tends education and former director of listen to what people want and to crumble after repeated use. the School of Education's Center meet their needs." Through the CTIP it was proved for the Study of Higher Educa- A house on an island off the that the flame-proof paneling for tion at Michigan, Professor Cosand coast of the State of Washington ship compartments used by the previously served for nine years will be the future home of the Coast Guard could be used to line as the first president of the St. Cosands. It lies high on a bluff the new tower, which would Louis (MO) Junior College District. and views the beauty of an eleven- protect the concrete. Under his leadership, three major mile channel of water, accessible Another field Bill researches is campuses were constructed with a only by ferry or plane. Here he management and stress. Govern- total enrollment of 22,000 stu- will write and read, remaining in ment employees who retire be- dents. The District was the first touch with higher education cause of stress related disabilities to develop a multi-unit system at through various consulting pro- cost money; their retirement bene- one time, an achievement which jects. His wife, Kay, an artist, fits are tax-free. With proper tech- Joe does not believe has been will continue her painting and niques, the stress that triggered duplicated. stained glass work in a large studio the disability can often be avoided. While Joe does not believe that in a loft in the house. Management analysis can also turn community colleges are "as apt to up procedures and practices in die as are some other higher government offices that are no educational institutions because longer needed and waste workers' they are close to local communi- time. ties," he still anticipates that Other areas of his work include enrollment will decline and that energy conservation programs, con- some multi-unit districts may have version of garbage into fuel, to close one or more campuses. For all of higher education Joseph Cosand generally sees "lean times through the 1980's, except in the South and West, where enroll-

23 the author that might not be known to (I found this short article particularly everyone. For example that he was a interesting since, when young, / "dated" 40 medical practicioner; one of Britain's Conan Doyle 's son, Adrian for quite Carroll Richardson '41 (in addition better cricket players; that he introduced a time! Ed.) ...... hd Thomas '41 to the article about him mentioned on competitive skiing into Switzerland; is very much in the news lately. A pro- this page) sent us a clipping of a short wrote Britain's official history of World fessor in Southern Illinois University- piece he wrote for the LA Times (July 5) War I and a number of excellent histori- Carbondale's division of social and com- on the 50th anniversary of the death of cal novels; and that in the latter part of munity services, he received one of two Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Quite apart his life, he was intrigued by spiritualism, national awards made by the National from his fame as the creator of Sherlock which Carroll suggests Doyle would now University Extension Association during Holmes, Carroll gave some facts about translate as "psychic research." the annual meeting in San Diego recent-

Carroll Richardson tory court as a marriage counselor sponse to that accolade was, "Well, in the process of which he says it's a great school. It rubs off on Carroll Richardson '41 was he learned of the "immense im- you when you're around. It has recently written up in the LA portance of communication in a more diversity in its student Times in an article by Anne marriage." body, with blacks, Orientals, His- LaRiviere titled "Counselor to His hobbies are woodworking, panics, Indians and whites than Retire so He Can Begin." Until tennis, walking and getting to- other high schools. Yet here they recently he was a teacher and gether with people who share get along so well together that counselor at Saddleback College, common interests. He and his wife, there hasn't been an ethnic inci- but has now retired so he can Virginia (Hill '42), have been mar- dent in my nine years." devote himself full-time to his ried for 37 years and have five During his years as principal, other interests, which include grandchildren. He says that while Canoga Park HS launched an ROTC holistic medicine, metaphysics and he isn't wealthy, he feels ful- for the U.S. Air Force in 1972 parapsychology, and the problems filled. "I've found, in my life," which at several graduations sent of the handicapped. he states, "that whenever I smile more entrants into the National Stating that Saddleback, with at someone, they usually smile Air Force Academy at Colorado its 25,000 students, has become back—.and that's a very nice thing Springs than any other high school. too big for him, he will become to know." Both boys and girls are admitted supervising psychologist at the into the ROTC which has grown Covina Counseling Center, and Robert Bayless from a dozen cadets seven years hopes to reactivate the Growing ago to nearly 100 now. Horizons Association, which was We were saddened to learn of More than $3 million dollars started in 1975 by a group of the death of Robert C. Bayless have been spent to improve the physically handicapped people '48, in June. Bob was an elemen- campus in those years, and Hugh whom he had once helped to re- tary school principal in Los Ala- quotes the most impressive event gain their independence; he is also mitos for many years and was a being that when private funds and going to head the newly organized Lt. Cmdr. in the U.S.N. Reserves. labor volunteered by students, Friends of the San Juan Capis- While at Whittier he was an All- alumni, parents and friends built trano Library and plans to sponsor Conference tailback under "Chief" the new $300,000 illuminated ath- a countrywide table tennis tourna- Newman. A member of the Frank- letic stadium. ment for older citizens. lin Society, he was also a high hurd- Leaving school administration Carroll, who received his Mas- ler in track. He leaves his wife, with a wide reputation, Hugh is ter's from USC, did psychological Mary Lou, and their three adopted doing something that he says research for the US Air Force children, Robin, Carol and Scotty. people just don't seem to believe. during World War II, worked as He's going into business with his a rehabilitation counselor in Los son, Greg, who operates two Angeles and Pasadena, became a Hugh Hodgens businesses in Reseda: TruSun licensed psychologist and started The Encino newspaper carried a Electric Co. and the EKG Exca- working with the LA concilia- long story about the retirement of vating Company. Hugh F. Hodgens '49, principal of Canoga Park High School, who was called "more popular than a win- ning football team." Hugh's re-

ly. He was cited for his work with Indian including Stanford, the VA Hospital, President Emeritus Paul S. Smith, under communities in the American South- the U. of Nevada and U.C. Davis. Both whom Willa studied for her major when west, India and Africa, as well as for his Rod and Eleanor received their 30-year at Whittier . . . Fred R. Dukes '47 has many articles on the subject. He is pins as 4—H leaders last fall. We offer now retired from teaching in Bakers- currently co-editing a book on experi- them our congratulations . . . Paul Lam- field where, for the past 24 years, he mental education in community develop- bourne Higgins '42 is serving the United was a principal. This spring the Kern ment. Richard has been a consultant Methodist Church in Salem, NH, and Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa (Inter- and adviser on community development conducting religious retreats at Rock- national Education Fraternity) honored to the UN and the government of Zam- port, Mass. He has had seven books him as "Kappa of the Year.". - - Accord- bia and is a charter and founding mem- published and is working on an eighth. ing to their father, a constant and much ber of the Community Development He and his wife, Ruth, lead an annual appreciated supporter of the College, society. He is presently serving as co- pilgrimage to Europe or the Holy Lands. Elmer Nichols '47 retired from Lodi director of the 3rd International Work- The Rev. John R. Spitler '46 is Post Office, where he was assistant shop on Community Development Ed- minister of the La Canada United Meth- postmaster, three years ago, and Ralph ucation and Training sponsored by the odist Church. His wife, Marion, teaches '48 is still teaching at Hueneme HS in CDS International Committee. school and does marriage and family Oxnard. Eleanor (Railsback '42) and Rod counseling. Donnola Harper '49 says she is back Garren are still in Rio Linda where The "Catalog of the Regional Oral in the classroom after 7 years as a Miller- they are in the business of selling History Office," where Willa (KIug) Unruh Reading Teacher. She is now eggs. In the old days, up until 1975, Baum '47 has been in charge for the studying for a Bilingual Certificate. they had their own hatchery but now past 25 years, has just been published College Chaplain Jon Moody offici- the eggs are collected twice weekly from by UC Berkeley. It contains detailed ated at the wedding of Barbara O'Toole local farmers and delivered throughout descriptions of oral histories featuring and Don Sutton '49. The couple met Sacramento to restaurants, schools, 468 outstanding Californians with a 30 years ago when Barbara was a brides- cafeterias and state buildings. In addi- total of 67,000 transcript pages. One of maid at his wedding to her best friend! tion, fertile eggs are sold to various the histories is that of College Trustee Don has been teaching in the San Bernar- universities and high schools for re- W. B. Camp, Bakersfield farmer and dino area and plans to retire. He hopes search and spring biology projects, philanthropist. The introduction is by to find some interesting occupation

Stuart Gothold His office supervises the 20 mil- In 1961 he was named principal lion Headstart preschool compen- of Rivera Junior High School, Stuart E. Gothold '56, a teacher satory education program as well where he remained until 1966 and school administrator for more as the county's 18 juvenile halls when he was hired as a consultant than two decades, has been appoint- and camps. in curriculum by the county ed as Los Angeles County Super- Superintendent of Schools office. intendent of Schools by the Board He returned to the area three of Supervisors. He succeeds Richard years later to take over as assis- Clowes, who retired from county tant superintendent and superin- service in January to accept a tendent of the South Whittier position as associate dean at USC. School District, where he remained Supervisor Yvonne Burke, chair- until 1977, a step he took to see man for the superintendent's office, if some of the programs he was who nominated Stuart, said he has advocating at the county were "high credentials and tremendous actually working in the school support from the county Board district. of Education. He knows the area When he went back to the coun- and the programs." His selection ty office as assistant superinten- was approved unanimously. dent, he held the post until 1979 Among his new responsibilities when he became chief deputy are the provision of data proces- superintendent. sing, payroll distribution and budg- Stuart and his wife, Jane etary consultation services to school (Soderberg are the parents After graduating from Whittier, '55) districts throughout the county. of four children. Stuart received his doctorate from He will also direct special programs USC. He began his educational for the 15,000 handicapped chil- career in 1956 as a teacher in the dren attending 150 special schools. Selby Grove and Magee Elemen- tary Schools in Pico Rivera.

25 outside the high school classroom. high school; and Tracy, a freshman at Rocket Propulsion Lab at Edwards Four alumni were recently recognized UC San Diego. Tracy was an Exchange AFB, has just been elected vice presi- by the Norwalk/La Mirada School Dis- Student in France in 1978-79 and John dent and program director for the trict for 30 years of service. They were and Lois picked her up that summer and Antelope Valley Chapter of the AIAA. Shirley (Jones) Carlisle '49, Lloyd had an "unbelievably fantastic" time His wife, Sherrill (Cartt '64) is the new Magnusson '49, [van McKinney '50, meeting many of Tracy's French "fam- president of the Lancaster United Metho- and Howard Simons '49. ily" and touring Europe .. . Mariko dist Women, sings in the church choir (Nunukawa) Kuretani '57 is still living and teaches vacation church school. in Tokyo, where her husband is with Their daughter, Carolyn (4), is looking the National Cancer Center Research forward to kindergarten this fall '50 Institute. One of their sons is working Margaret 'Peggy" (Parker) Perdue '64 After 12 years in the Hudson Valley in a publishing company and the other is director of special education at the of NY, Art and Marilyn (Johns) El- is still in high school. Long Beach Neuropsychiatric Institute dridge '50 have returned to Califor- Elizabeth (Buse) Lucas '58 is teach- which services patients of school age at nia. In NY, Arthur worked in the ad- ing bookbinding and calligraphy at CSU the hospital who have emotional pro- vanced products division of IBM and Long Beach. blems and learning disabilities. She re- Marilyn taught first grade. Now their ceived her MA in Special Education three children have graduated from from USC in 1973. (Welcome back, college and Art is still with IBM as Peggy! We don't know how your name Staff Engineer in Quality Control in '60 got lost from the mailing list and are San Jose and Marilyn, so she says, is LaVonne "Lovey" (Agajanian) Sher- delighted that you took the time to enjoying the life of the retired. man '60 is still teaching in Montebello contact us. Ed.). . . Judy (Imbach '64) Barbara (Abbott) Bentley '52 man- Unified Elementary School. She is an and James R. Sirianni, Jr. live in Carpin- ages to be a telephone saleslady in active member and past president of the teria, where she is a substitute teacher spite of ill health. Montebello/Monterey Park AAUW. Of and he is with the Westpac Corporation Edward J. Bossing '53 is a real estate her two sons, Brian (19) is at Menlo in Santa Barbara. A new baby was due broker in Karlua-Kona (Hawaii). (We College and Brent (13) is at the Clair- in August to join their other two gather you come to the main/and every bourn School. children. We hope to have the announce- three months or so and hope you'll Michael Doyle '61 is vice principal ment for a future ROCK. be with us for Homecoming. Ed.) of Jasper Elementary School in Alta Sharon (Giddings '65) Craft writes Dorothy (Mack) Garrett '53 is an Loma and organist and choir director that they are looking forward to living elementary consultant for the Long at the Redeemer Lutheran Church in in California again after 8 years in the Beach USD. Her husband, Bill, is Ontario. He and his wife, Mina, have Chicago area. This June they moved to three children, Michael (13); Mary San Pedro where husband, Dick '65, has principal of Burnett ES. Their daugh- Katherine (10) and Matthew (6). been appointed executive secretary to ter and her husband live in Portland and Laverna (Ferg) Ristow '62 has now the head of staff at St. Peter's-by-the-Sea their son, Wayne, in Denver. Their retired from teaching all grade levels Presbyterian Church in Rancho Palos younger son, Gary, is doing his clinical including CSULB and Cerritos Col- Verdes. Sharon will be back to school practice for optometry in Hawaii. lege. She is now involved in the Parent to work for her RN. They have three Bob Capps '54 has completed 25 Effectiveness Training (PET) program, children, Jonathan (7), Emily (4) and years in the Montebello Unified School specifically effectiveness training for Stephen (2) . . . Nancy (Batterson) Gor- District, serving as an administrator for Lutherans—parents, leaders and teens. ris '65 went to Germany this summer the last 19 years. Betty (Conlin) Rogers '62 is married for the Oberammergau Festival. Earlier Apologies to Karin Conly '55, a to a Bell Gardens police officer and is she taught a group of Japanese teen- typographical error had her as the class teaching English and journalism at Bell agers through the YMCA. The rest of of '53. Being unenlightened, your editor Gardens HS. She is still very active in the year she teaches 1st grade in Alham- made the mistake of assuming that FMC SC Journalism Education Assn. (SCJEA) bra. . . Pamela (Williams) Taylor '65 has stood for Ford Motor Company. We live and is serving her third term as president been a kindergarten teacher at State and learn! FMC was originally the Food of the Eastern LA County Branch of Street School and recently received the Machinery Corporation, but is now so that group. PTA service award at a surprise presen- diverse and widespread that it is best Betty "Betsi" (Christensen) Ford '64 tation. Pam is chairperson of the School known as FMC, with such diverse prod- is teaching 7th and 8th grade reading, Site Council and conducts meetings ucts as tracked vehicles, chemicals, language, social studies and literature in in English and Spanish. The Taylors mining operations, airline equipment Jefferson Elementary School District. have two children, Mark (12) and and many, many more. FMC it shall be Her husband, Vincent, is district manager Kathie (10). in future. with the San Francisco Examiner. LuAnne Behringer '66 is still teach- John and Lois (Wagner '58) Cum- Ralph Y. Kornai '64 has been working ing in San Jose and traveling when she mings '57 are both in the education at the Electric Power Research Institute can. This year it was Yucatan, last year field, John as head of the English in Palo Alto for a year. He has been a Spain. She is taking a course in Travel Dept. at La Puente HS and Lois as a project manager in the area of toxic Careers at Foothill Community College math teacher at Alvarado Jr. Hi. in and hazardous waste disposal and hand- and enjoys being back on a campus ... Rowland School District. They have ling for the electric utility industry. He Joe jennum '66, who has been head three children, Kathie, a sophomore at and his wife, Trinidad, live in Sunnyvale. basketball coach at Napa College for UC Riverside; John Ill a freshman in ... David M. Mann '64, currently chief of the Plume Technology office at the

26 five years, is now athletic director and Scarpino '67 is director of real estate head of the PE Department at that insti- for Cohen's Foods International and tution . . . Mary (Rose) Swanson '66 is living in Torrance with his wife, Linda, LA division planning and support mana- and their daughter, Tracy (7). Linda ger for GTE Data Services and lives with owns and operates The Wishing Well her husband, Wayne, in Redondo Beach. children's gift store. ... Lt. Commander Paul A. Watters '66 Judy (Jean '69) and Jim Gardiner is currently on assignment as air opera- '68 are living in Redlands, remodelling tions attache to the American Embassy, their 75 year-old house. Judy is teach- Consular General, Jakarta. ing in a San Bernardino Magnet Program After several years in the Tokyo and for gifted and high achieving students. Taipei branches of Chemical Bank, Jim is with the Levi-Strauss Accessory Robert M. Davis '67 has been appointed Division in LA . . - We'd put the next bit vice president. Previously Bob was of news in the births section, but we department head of Asia Administration aren't sure how old the "toddler" is! for the Bank, which he joined in 1969 However, we'd like to congratulate Doris as a management trainee. He became Ann (Lafferty '68) and Mike Neal on assistant manager in 1972, assistant having a little son, Charlie - - - Arthur F. secretary in 1973 and assistant vice in New Providence, NJ, with their Stribley III '68 was recently promoted president in 1976. He and his wife live children Helen and Lisa - - .William J. to vice president of the Entertainment William Kelley received a commission as Ensign, His awards include a number of US Naval Reserve in December prestigious medals, including the William E. Kelley '60 became 1962. After two years of service, Meritorious Service, Joint Service Commander of the guided missile during which he found the life Commendation, Navy Commenda- frigate USS Clark in May. The really suited him, he was delighted tions, Presidential and Navy Unit fifth of a new class of Guided when he was augmented into the Commendation, and campaign and Missile Frigates, programmed for regular Navy. service awards for Vietnam and over 50 ships, this is the Navy's largest destroyer class since World War II. On May 17, the date of the "christening" ceremony, the principal speaker was Admiral Thomas B. Hayward, Chief of Naval Opera- tions, and for Commander Kelley there was significance in the fact that it was also Armed Forces Day. Bill's wife, Joann, and their two sons, Darrell and Jason, as well as his mother, two brothers and Sisters, joined the many dig- nitaries present. For Bill it was a day of double rejoicing. Not only Bill has served on board five Korean service. He obtained an was he now a full-fledged Com- Navy Ships, ending as Executive M.Sc degree from George Washing- mander, but, as he said, "It's not Officer on the USS O'Callahan. ton University in 1972 and is a too often that a kid from Watts He was a Company Officer at the graduate of the US Naval War gets to be captain of a naval US Naval Academy from 1970-72 College (Command and Staff). ship." and served as Aide to the Com- The crew on his new command Born in Los Angeles, Bill was mander, US Taiwan Defense Com- is young, with an average age of student body president while at mand in Taipei from 1975 to 23, and it's one of which he is Whittier. After two years as a 1977. Prior to receiving orders already proud. He is extremely professional program director with to assume command of the USS popular with his men, one of the YMCA (a year of which was Clark, Bill was a Special Assis- whom explained that the Com- on a fellowship with the YMCA of tant to the Chief of Naval Opera- mander "is a fellow who really Sweden), he attended OCS and tions from June 1977 to July hits you, not with force, but 1979. enthusiasm."

27 Industries Division of the First Los coaching basketball . . . Carol (Packer) and won $27,000 cash! As she writes, Angeles Bank. Hendricks '70 and husband, John, live "It sure beats teaching school, which is Penny Phillips '69 completed her in Palos Verdes with their new daughter what I did for five years before Greg third year as clinic supervisor in the and 2-year old son. John is a vice presi- was born." Greg, of course, is their Dept. of Communicative Disorders at U. dent for Union Bank and heads the 2-year old son. The name of the game of the Pacific and is now at the Changhua financial institutions section . . . George show was WHEW! and it's now de- Christian Hospital in Taiwan where she Varela '70 has been personnel director funct, maybe Margie broke the bank? is establishing a Speech Therapy Dept. for West Covina for the past three Carol (Kaetzel) Booth '71 is founder She says she has already begun learning years. Prior to this appointment he was of the Maine Chapter of Action for Child Mandarin . . . Lt. Cdr. Gary J. E. Smith personnel director and administrative Transportation Safety, with the slogan '69 is chief engineer on the USS Bucha- assistant in the cities of Chino and "Belt the one you love." Anyone in nan, presently in drydock at Long Beach. Montebello. In 1974 he earned his MA the area who is interested in joining Nick La Turner '69 has been teaching in public administration from CSU, ACTS or receiving literature should science in Papua, New Guinea, for the Fullerton. In addition to his civic work, contact Carol at 46 Winthrop St., last four years. he teaches personnel and labor rela- Hallowell, ME 04347 . . . Lt. Comdr. tions at Mt. Sac and is an active member Shayne C. Gad '71 USNR is now direc- of "Alianza de Los Amigos." He and his tor of General Toxicology for Allied family live in China. Chemical in New Jersey and has been Margie (Arvizu '72) and John Bernal elected to the Society of Toxicology. 70 '71 are one lucky couple! Not only have Bonnie (Bates) O'Connor '73 is a Todd and Celesta (McCann '74) James they a new baby daughter (whose ad- supervisory personnel specialist in the '70 are changing life-styles and going to vent was delightfully announced in the placement office of the VA Medical Denmark as missionaries with the form of a book request form, John being Center in Long Beach. "Most of my Greater Europe Mission for four years. a librarian), but Margie was on a televi- energy these days," she writes, "goes He has spent 10 years teaching and sion game show just before the birth into taking care of and enjoying our

Brian Shea his family moved to the area and the laughter of children and the he remembers it being just neigh- frolicking of dogs. It takes a lot Brian Shea '68 is vice president borhood kids pulling some wagons. of work for the organizers. As Brian and manager of Security Pacific Now it's really quite a show and says, it entails "writing 800 let- National Bank in Santa Monica, is ardently supported by the towns- ters to parade marshals who never but it was not this position that people, who line the streets for answer," constant planning and caused him to be written up in hours, on camp stools and deck endless hours of free time devoted the North Shore Mail of Pacific chairs, on curbs and bean bags, to the cause.(It's worth it, though, Palisades where he lives. This year while a quite impressive succession I know—I watch it from my son's he was president of the Palisades of marching bands and tumblers, house on Alma Real Drive! Ed.) Americanism Parade Association scouts and bicyclists, floats and (PAPA), He was only five when cars pass by waving and joining in

Sherri Lusk uninitiated) and was the only Mary Kay (Butler) woman in the country to pass the Griffing Sherri Lusk '75 is currently the test this year, and that's really a general manager of Tyler Mall in distinction. Our deep sympathy to Mary Riverside, an enclosed center with Kay (Butler) Griffing '72, whose 84 stores and 797,000 sq. ft. husband died February 29. We sin- Young as she is, Sherri is responsi- cerely wish her the courage and ble for all operations of the peace of mind that will enable her center, including leasing, mainten- to raise their three-year old daugh- ance, security, insurance, account- ter Melissa in happiness and love. ing, community and public relations, marketing and budget control. WOW! She has recently become a CSM (Certified Shop- ping Center Manager, for the

28 daughter Cindy who was 2 in Aug." Peter Makowski '76 has been appointed always calls his instructor by the title •. . Dennis Stinson '73 has recently been administrative director of support ser- "Sensei," which means "one who has promoted to manager of commercial vices at Presbyterian Intercommunity gone before." In this instance, this products for ARMCO Steel's Olympic Hospital in Whittier. Last June he re- could not be more true! . . . Jocelyn Fasteners Division. He and his wife, ceived his MA in public health from Jones '78 is now flying out of San Sherri (Frederiksen '73) recently had UCLA. Speaking of his new position, Francisco with American Airlines.(Nice their first child. Peter said he felt "like a home-town to hear from you, Jocelyn, thanks for News of the Ezakis. Ramsey '74 boy coming back home," and gave as your good wishes. Ed.) - . . In the fall, graduated from USC School of Dentis- one of his goals, the building of a Brian Moore '78 and his wife, Elizabeth try and will set up practice in Diamond stronger relationship between the hospi- (Booth '79) moved to San Francisco, Bar in a new office now being built. tal and the College. For two years Peter where he attends Pharmacy School at In the meantime he is associated with worked at the California Hospital UC. Brian completed his M.SC at Dr. Euel King near Whittier. Jan (Yoko- Medical Center, including one year Whittier this summer and passed his state chi '73) is currently working as a as the unit manager in the emergency boards for medical technology. Elizabeth professional services consultant for department. He and his wife, Cindi is working as an office manager for a Montebello USD and recently graduated (Edgerly '77), an elementary school produce broker in San Francisco Phi Kappa Phi with a Master's in special teacher, live in La Habra - . - Rick D. Kenneth Waters '78 has been commis- education of the gifted from CS LA. They Naff '76 received his MBA from USC sioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the USAF, expect their first child next January in June and is now a trainee in merchan- where he serves as a weather officer. He Bonita Miller '74 has progressed rapidly dising management for the Broadway is also studying at Texas A and M and with the May Company. After the Division of Carter Hawley Hale. He lives' -plans to attend graduate school later management training program she be- in Brentwood - . . Carol (Russell) Piel- and to teach geography. came housewares manager in Whittier, meler '76 tells us she graduated from Brian S. Aprill '79 has now been then assistant buyer in the Downtown the U. of Maryland in 1978 with a BA commissioned an Ensign in the US LA offices. Next she became buyer of in secondary edcation. She has been Navy, having completed the Officer the Trim-a-Tree and casual lifestyle teaching 7th grade English in Charles Indoctrination School at the Naval housewares and is now senior buyer in County, MD, since February 1979, Education and Training Center in charge of gourmet housewares, cutlery and is living in a mobile home in Forest- Newport, RI, and casual lifestyles. Although she works yule, MD, outside Washington, DC. long hours and commutes to LA every She keeps busy with softball for six day she says she really enjoys the tra- months a year. (Thank you for your vel trips to New York, Chicago and nice comments on the ROCK, Carol. '8 0 San Francisco each season. Ed.) Anthony F. Brown '80 was com- Dean A. Healy '75 has now received Two 1977 graduates are now en- missioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the reg- his MD from Vanderbilt University rolled in the American Graduate School ular Army on June 2, 1980, by 1st School of Medicine (Nashville) and will of International Management in Glen- Lieutenant Will Thigpen '75. Tony is shortly start his internship there dale, Arizona—Lucy Ellis and Nancy J. in the Transportation Corps and will Charlene M. (Okada) Kiyuna '75 spent Hague . - . In August, Bill Pounders '77 go to Fort Eustis, VA, for basic train- 18 months in Japan after graduation moved to KIRO-TV in Seattle as a re- ing after which he will be assigned to and returned to work for World Messian- porter on their Eye-Witness News. For Fort Riley, Kansas . . . Albert H. Wilson ity for a year. In 1978 she married the four months prior to his move, he IV '80, whose "Return of Elegance" Ronald Kiyuna, a minister, and they was anchoring and reporting for the was featured in the summer ROCK, moved to Fresno where their home is DVTM-TV station in Birmingham, Al- has now had a repeat showing of his the temporary center for the church in abama. The change is a marked step up designs at the Warwick Hotel in the Central Valley. They have one for an alumnus who refuses to stay at Philadelphia. son, Jarrod Masahiko. the bottom of any ladder . . . News of Matthew W. Stofle '75 received his an alum from his mother, who says the Pharm,D. from USC in June. (Congra- family is "very proud of him." Andrew tulations!). He and his wife, Peggy, live Stadler '77 graduated with his Master's in La Mirada with their 5-month old son, in International Business Administration Joshua Mark. from the American Graduate School Rex G. Grigg '76 has a legitimate of International Management (or Thun- grouse against us! We did say he and derbird, as it is more generally called), his wife had a son, but we omitted the in Arizona. He's now working for the rest of the information. With apologies, American International Group in NY here it is: The baby's name is Warren City and after a year will be posted in Michael, who was born September 13, Europe for several years. We learned he 1979, which is also Rex's birthday is still single and has all of his red hair! Rex Hoover '78 writes: "It really is a small world after all! I've just found out that my Kenpo Karate Master for the last year is none other than Dave Holland '58." The student of Karate

29 five offices—Orange, Inglewood, San moved six months ago to 5850 Canoga WCSL Alumni Diego, Los Angeles and Encino. They Avenue, Suite 400, in Woodland Hills. (If you have any news regarding alumni encourage solo practicing. Dennis says Interestingly, Eric has two neighbors in of the Law School, please send it to "If you have an idea, go to it." the building who are also WCSL alumni Margaret A. Tan, Esq., at 550 N. Wind- Arthur H. Lampe[ '77 has become —Troyce Henry '78, and Howard sor, Los Angeles, CA 90004. News of associated with the law offices of lIlman '78. alumni of Whittier College should be William L. Land at 1112 Crenshaw Robert J. Spellmire '79 is pleased he sent to the Editor, THE ROCK, Whit- Avenue in Los Angeles. Besides being went into solo practice immediately tier College, Whittier CA 90608. The busy at the office, he's also preparing following his admittance to the bar. next deadline is November 10, 1980.) for a February, 1981 wedding to His offices are at 280 South Beverly Jacqueline Siegel. (Congratulations on Drive in Beverly Hills. Bob's quite Noteworthy Items the engagement.) proud that his son, who is in his second year of law school, is clerking in the law Joseph Kuner '76 can't be talked Michael W. Garnett '78 is a products offices of Fleming, Anderson, McClung into giving up his Beverly Hills medical liability and aviation specialist with the and Finch for Robert Finch (former practice to join the legal ranks of his defense firm of Hill, Genson, Even, Secretary of HEW). fellow alumni. He may have made the Crandall and Wade at 3255 Wilshire better choice, although he is encouraging Blvd. in Los Angeles. Mike's specialty James Waltz '79 is living in Germany. his son to enter law school. Joe does, in aviation is the result of his having He is a Captain with the Armed Forces, however, maintain his legal interests by been a Naval military pilot for eight Judge Advocate General's office. His membership in the Los Angeles County years. If time permits, he'll often fly specialty is the criminal military law. Bar subsection of Health Care Law. himself to an out-of-town deposition. (Dat es gut, ya?) Dennis P. Block '77 says he and He also tries to take the family on an Anthony H. Whipple '79 is with the Michael Katz '77 are very busy. Though airplane outing occasionally. Right now, law offices of Raymond W. Hartman at the firm name is Katz and Block, you though, Mike clipped his wife's wings 2040 Avenue of the Stars in Century can find another alumna there: Marjorie as she's expecting their third child in City. The office does general civil law Fuchs '77. All three have specialized October. (Good luck to them.) with an emphasis on business, corporate in unlawful detainer actions. They Eric Spencer '78 is with the law and real estate matters. Tony's particular handle over 300 cases a month out of offices of Lawrence J. Szaba. The offices interests are in litigation.

Claude Albert Groom Frances Loula (Red ner) Herrell Do You Know Where They Are? Fern Studebaker Elizabeth Jane (Hall) Jones We have no addresses for the following alumni in our files. Rose Elva (Beach) Law Margaret (Ostermeyer) Taylor If any of their classmates can let us know how to contact 1934 them we will be most grateful. Margaret Rowland Hill Mary Lee (Lewis) Saylor 1939 Mary Frances (Bean) Stewart Fred Mitchell Boerner Willard Youngdahl Edna (Miller) Chambers 1916 1928 Frederick E. Francis Margaret Virginia Gilman John A. Baker Lucretia Margaret (Smith) Gurley 1935 Jessica (Kirkpatrick) Sherwood Thomas L. McCullock Margaret Jean Kerr Margaret Ruth (Binford) Bonner Jane (Alderson) McCorkle DeLora F. (Byers) Kincaid Deward Milisap 1919 1929 Kenneth Marvin Kirchner Winifred Phyllis (Smith) Pilchard Robert Wan Tsu Lee William Van Schmitt Bethel (Jackson) Morris E. Allen Freer El Doris Wood Frances Martha (Wile) Tibbett Claudine W. Swycaffer Grace (Axtell) Jaussand Florence (Winget) Schmadel Fay Elizabeth (Eckard) Winn 1920 1936 1940 Elberta F. Richards Thurlo M. Ashton Miriam L. Carr Lillianetta (Chase) Sheuefield 1930 Mildred Frances (Oldson) dough Willis K. Christopher John Prescott Cogswell Eugenia B. (Taylor) Gehrke Jane (Atkinson) Craft Eugenia (Crumrine) Cross Mitchell Pries 1921 Lois Merle (Thomas) Foote Redford Chandler Rollins Blanche Alice Anderson 1931 OIly Gebhard (Goetz) Gumprecht Elizabeth (Wethey) Shawe Beryl (Berry) Lueck Wilma Helen (Ackley) Pounds Edward W. Barton, Jr. Dean Reaume Wilson Florence Tower Dorothy (Barnhart) Searles Robert T. Bau Mable Lucile (Dye) Templeton Mildred (Phillips) Hemauer 1941 Clyde Tout 1937 Elsie (Lindes) Ailes 1932 Margaret (Douglas) Blalock Florence F. (Anderson) Crawford 1925 Abner R. Cook Mildred Jean (Douglas) Chaffer Joan (Bigler) Fermi Frank McCurdy Elizabeth Pruyn (Wells) Kent Majorie (Kipp) Kline Edith D. (Morris) Jacobson Maureen E. (Singleton) Livingston Jean (Hopkins) Orcutt Edna Jane (Meredith) Martinek Maxine B. (Harris) Wilson Marjorie (Sweet) Whiffen Ethelyn (Stuart) Myers 1926 Ethel Lenna B. Wyatt Elizabeth Keese (Martin) Milburn Catherine Tapper John Ellsworth Penery, Jr. 1933 1938 Nancy (Trual) Riedeman Leebata (Guha-Thakurta) Rodman Eda Cornelia (Unck) Blake Bernardine Bristol Richard B. Youce Clara Beck (Collins) CambeIl

30 1942 Max L. Goff Cassie M. (Smith) Heddens Stephen George Mioch Beatrice May (Wiley) Coppock Jacqueline (Hartwick) Gordon Delbert A. Heil Carolyn Anne (Logan) Morris Flora Inez (Rowe) Couch Archie W. Green Barbara Ann Jones Henry Lowell Nichols Audrey L. (Woberman) Jones Henry Carleton Hattel James C. Kennedy Welson G. Powers Lee Middleton William John High Donald W. Kyhos Ross W. Rohn, Jr. Daniel Arnold Neufeld Lois Lucine Johnson Robert Bruce McRae Ronald Raymond Salo Fred W. Ryan William A. Keim Ella (Bachkova) Mustoe Doris (George) Sharp Betty Ruth (Miller) Kimball Lee (Munson) Nelson Frances B. Sheddan Philip C. Kimball Connie (Wurst) Noll Marcella (Baird) Sowers 1943 Billy Ray Logan Ellen L. (Robinson) Poletti Joyce (Sherburne) Stradtlander Margaret (Craghill) Brown Gerald L. McKay Marilyn L. (Robinson) Rands Leo R. Vallee Mary Ellen (King) Flint David S. Mintz Margaret H. Rice Norman Walker Lois Marie (Black) Palm Phyllis Leah (Holt) Morton Margaret E. Richards Janice Sue (Beecher) Westfall Mary Louise (Payne) Woolsey Mildred May (Byram) Nelson Joanne St. Louis Arlene E. Woods Robert E. Olsen Motoi Satomi Donna R. L. (Jennings) Rogers Donald K. Sorsabal 1944 John F. Smith Bonnie Jean (Strang) Skiff 1954 Marian B. (Wall) Cowan Helen Pearl (Ojalla) Smith Evelyn (Frost) Smith James Floyd Ackley Ruth H. (Watson) Housek Chester Allen Warren Amos L. Strawhun Carla C. (Tower) Christie John Murray Wallin Marguerite (Gilliam) Tuthill Lela Winifred Combs Julian C. Wells LeRoy Glen Eisenbise Bertha M. (Schrack) Williamson 1950 Margaret (Hall) Westfall Wesley E. Ellis John R. Anderson John A. Wilfong Patricia (Spaulding) Huffman 1945 Paul Banker Donald Winn Carl Raymond Johnson Frederick A. Chenny Robert F. Benoit Glenn A. Wood, Jr. Diane Lau Margaret K. (Carson) Jorgensen Virginia Anne Betz Herbert M. Yorba Rudolph B. Meoli Nadine A. (Kolbe) Weaver Truman Preston Brewster Arthur D. Norcross, Jr. Meryon (Dillinger) Chapman 1952 Edmund M. Pencin Richard Michael Galvez Ernest L. Sahagun 1946 Robert W. Gartin Harris Thomas Bengtsson Owen Keith Tucker Margaret (DuBroy) Harris Charles L. Hitt Roland P. Bergeron James Minor Watson Mildred Lucas Marjorie A. (Homer) Hone Margaret (McClelland) Boese Dorothea Isabel (Kidwell) Plastow C. Del Hungerford Barbara Jean Bolton Ruth (Housler) Jones Clayton E. Briggs 1955 Elizabeth (McKinnan) Chenney Earl Kelso Kelly Eskaleen (Hammond) Alexander 1947 George Bruce Cottrell Maile Kay (Metzler) King Loren R. Barber Mary Elizabeth (Miller) Bates Paul William Lawhorn Gretchen JoAnn Dilbeck Roger L. Becker Charles Claude Faught LaVan O'Clarence Beckwith Barbara Ann LeGrand Fay Bowen Kathleen E. (Cotulla) Bremer Hugh S. MacCoIl William E. Florcyk Laura Lee Bowie Alfred Carney Troy A. McClure Robert W. Gregory Julian R. Bradford Fred Charles Harrison Joe V. McClain Robert M. McNamara John Casias, Jr. Catherine Olive Mills Landis (Johnston) Merrill Sarah (Streeter) Harrison Yl Suk Choo Luella (Callan) Hartman Rosemary Nevels Harry L. Morris Roderick L. Cookus Adreon Beauton Johnston Harry L. Sandidge Lowell Petterson Janet (Fisher) Ellis Helen Joan Seneca] Marilyn (King) Philip Donald Martin Jones Winifred (Heth) Exelby Gordon Tyler Shephard Jerry H. Rouzer Ivan J. King N. E. Haack Carita (Ackerman) Knapp Calvin Leon Stucker Harold Eugene Seal Marjorie A. (Wil kin) Haack Neil Witham Donald Shaffer George Albert Lambell Patricia Jean Hart Larry A. Stanfield Marilyn (Lundeen) Lombardo Lawrence Eugene Hayes Everett W. Matzigkeit Jack B. Stutesman Bruce J. Martin Jerry P. Porter 1948 Richard T. Thompson Thomas C. McLean Pedro Jauregui Reyes Wendell 0. Beard Darlo W. Walton Ruth Lillian (Phillips) Njust Dora May Julian Spencer Robert R. Bell Mary (Crawford) Whitman Robert D. Odle Donald Malcolm Tanner Sara Joan (Brandon) Fall Paul L. Winsor Vivian (Low) Paiva Charlotte (Garrett) Vansell John Newton Garner Walter Arthur Witt Marshall E. Thorsen Joanne Carol (Walton) Watson Donald W. Hamaker Craig Barrett Wright Raymond L. Wallner Chester Harris Oscar Dean Wright Carolyn (Drain) Watilo Mark L. V. Letson 1953 Ethel (Frame) Wynn Donald McCaslin Mildred (Roberts) Wolvin Donald E. Miller 1951 Marlene (MacFarlane) Averre William Hamilton Peckman Sherman Boring Alice Ann (Sawyer) Bauer Robert J. Phillips William Arthur Brown William Jack Cross 1956 James Cory DiPeso Janice Ruth Ridges Paul H. Caldwell Annice DaVee (Haugh) Ancona Jay D. Fair Christy Harold Turley Ray W. Caldwell Rhea Babbit Anne Howland Wright Ronald W. Chapman William Adelbert Hackett Phillip Y. Black John E. Huffstutter Thomas John Clagett Valerie (Price) Bourland Jeanete (Ofsthun) Congdon Mary Ella Hundley 1949 Rita (Paris) Cowell Jack Harold Cooper Bruce Kilborn Hurlbert Marian (Humphrey) Davidson Keo (Fisher) King Gordon Edward Artley Joy (McKillop) Craig Virgil D. DeLapp Janet E. (Janke) Kirby Edith (Dyer) Beckman William 0. Craven Charlotte Dierking Virginia Elaine Kurth Lois A. (Fletcher) Boone Murl S. Davis Barbara (Roney) Gilbert Richard M. Bushman Mary (Bleming) Dyer Beulah (Basten) Lesikar Arthur Dean Gosch Robert L. Major Muriel Lorene Crow Elizabeth L. (Zilla) Eggleston Mary Elaine (Davis) Grable Lois Lynn McCullem Conneitta (McCulley) Eaby Richard E. Elias Evelyn (Sayles) Gunn Douglas Clare McSweeney Ruth (Brown) Eby James Nathan Elliott Ruth Mary Hart Ronald S. Miller Lloyd W. Flaherty Joy C. (Stute) Elwell Frank Stan Hubert Elinor R. (Spear) Frazer Rollie 0. Giles William C. Jouvaenat George E. Hartshorne

31 Winnifred (Aubrey) Knighton 1957 1958 1959 Arthur L. Lindberg Ruth (Pettigrew) Bollier Donald K. Alford Henry Boutell Frankie Marie McWilliams John R. Ebrie Margery Brown Robert Bruce Beverly (Dowen) Moeller Charles H. Exelby Ann (MacCubbin) Chapman Richard Thorval Ellis Ray Mooshagian Thomas S. Garrett Kenneth Class Faye Ruth (Voss) Harris Theo Mueller John T. Gibbons Gladys Maudevelyn Cox Sandra Lee (Warren) Hayes George Robert Neff Joseph Theodore Gudmundsson Geraldine 0. Foye Edna Greenup Jamison Robert W. Pease Marilyn (Wyatt) Harlan Richard B. Hailer Dorothy Poole King Patricia Anne Phillips Charles Paul Hasley Miriam (Thien) Hubbert Alice Fuller (Dixon) Layne Lucinda Powell Jerome T. Holland George D. Jenkins Jack MacLellan Walter F. Reiss Clarence H. Kieselhorst Vera Carol Johnston Joseph Matich Arthur L. Reynolds Janet (Yarnold) Lewis Donna Jean Jones Thomas McCreary Norman E. Ryerson Daniel McCaughna Robert Lavelle Looper Mary Jane Moore Lois (Harding) Schofield James Alexander Moore Gayle (Bittermann) McGough Dianna (Nielson) Nilsen Margaret (Starner) Spriestersbach Dolores (Bredahi) Roach Leonard Metz Steve Paulson William Stephens Richard LeRoy Salberg Charlotte Headrick Owens Robert G. Rees William MacKenzie Stratton Frank j.Sekeris Robert Baird Peterson Patricia R. Sax Nicholas Z. Street Alice (Barnes) Spruance Patricia A. Philips Sue Spencer Keiji Taki Verlyn Wayne Stalians Louis Dickson Saffels Karen (Land) Stallans Dale M. Waldbillig Mariko Nunokawa Tajima Alvin M. Tanabe James Sturgeon Edna Mae Williams Barbara (Lentz) Taylor Joan (Wolfenden) Thompson Lois (Miller) Winslow David Westsmith Anita Berneace Wilson

Marriages Births In Memoriam Barbara O'Toole to Don Sutton '49, To Judy (Jean '69) and Jim Gardiner 1915 Harold H. Brokaw, June 10, May 24,1980. '68, a son, Jonathan Taylor, September 1980. Antonia Abi-Fadel to Thomas L. Riley 9, 1979. A brother for Kacie Brooke. 1917 Marjorie (Bookstaver) Stone, M.D. '51, Hawaii, July 5, 1980. To Melinda (Harnois '68) and Richard April 30, 1980. Jean Allyn Goodenberger to Stephen F. Sullivan '68, a son, John Patrick, 1930 Roy C. Holmes, July 19, 1980. Arthur Gothold '63, June 1980. May 16, 1980. A brother for Laura 1933 Flora (Robinson) Collier, May Carol Russell '76 to Mark Pielmeier, Kathleen (2). 3, 1980. June 1979. To Carol (Packer '70) and John Hen- 1948 Robert Bayless, July 1980. Alice Chan '77 to Frank Lai, January dricks, a daughter, Allison Ruth, June William R. Frick 20,1980. 23, 1980. A sister for Jeffrey David. 1949 Inez R. Drury Elizabeth Booth '79 to J. Brian Moore To Margie (Arvizu '72) and John Bernal 1950 Roy Carter, April 15, 1977. '78, May 3,1980. '71, a daughter and sister for Greg, 1956 George Papp, June 28, 1980. Christie Plato '79 to Michael O'Dell Leanne Elizabeth, March 22, 1980. '78, June 14,1980. To Cheri (McIntosh '72) and Bob Car- Dolores D. Duckworth '79 to Richard hart, a son, Ryan James, November 25, A. Kirkham, August 2, 1980. 1979. A brother for Robin. Susan S. Landis '79 to Leon P. Mansis, To Judy and Steven R. McCollum '72, March 22, 1979. a daughter, Heather Margaret, April 22, 1980. A brother for Keith (3). To Sherri (Frederiksen '73) and Dennis Stinson '73, a daughter and first child, Kimberli Denise, May 13, 1980. To Charlene (Okada '75) and Ronald Kiyuna, a son and first child, Jarrod Masahiko, January 20, 1979. To Peggy and Matthew Stofle '75, a son Joshua Mark, May 15, 1980. To Susan (Hoveck '77) and David Aus- tin, twin girls, Denise and Jennifer, April 3, 1980. To Dave and Jo Golsalves '77, a son, David Howard, Jr., May 4, 1980. To Gayle (Vernon '77) and Mike Kain '78, a daughter, Jennifer Lyn, April 16, 1980.

32 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Lee E. Owens, Whittier Carl L. Randolph '43, Ph.D., Los Angeles, Chairman President, Owens Publications President, US Borax & Chemical Corporation Hubert C. Perry '35, Whittier R. Chandler Myers, Esq., Los Angeles, Vice Chairman Vice President (Retired), Bank of America Attorney at Law, Myers and D'Angelo Anthony Pierno, Esq., '54, Los Angeles Dolores L. Ball '33, Whittier, Secretary Attorney at Law, Memel, Jacobs, Pierno and Gersh Businesswoman E. Orion Rodeffer, Santa Ana Wallace R. Turner '27, Cudahy, Treasurer President, Rodeffer Investments President, Turner Casting Corporation Dr. Homer G. Rosenberger '34, Whittier Physician TRUSTEES J. Stanley Sanders, Esq., '63, Beverly Hills Thomas W. Bewley, Esq., '26, Whittier Attorney at Law, Sanders and Booker Attorney at Law, Bewley, La.csleben, Miller and Satin Ruth B. Shannon, Whittier David M. Brown, Phoenix Community Leader Chairman of the Board, Arizona Communities Corp. Beverly M. Stauffer, Los Angeles W. B. Camp, Bakersfield President, John and Beverly Stauffer Foundation President, W. B. Camp & Sons Dr. Allan J. Swanson, Downey Richard H. Deihl '49, Los Angeles Physician President, Home Savings & Loan Association Jack R. Urich, Whittier Rayburn S. Dezember '55, Bakersfield UCO Oil Company Chairman of the Board, American National Bank Robert M. Wald, Ph.D., Los Angeles Benton W. Dial '51, San Francisco President, Robert M. Wald and Associates Vice President, Pacific Telephone & Telegraph Donald E. Wood, Whittier Jan J. Erteszek, Van Nuys President, Community Pontiac President, The Olga Company Douglas W. Ferguson, Whittier ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE Chairman of the Board, Quaker City Savings & Loan Willard V. Harris, Jr., '55, Balboa Island George F. Fry, Jr., Pasadena Land Developer President, Fry Investments Mrs. John A. Fusco, Whittier HONORARY TRUSTEES President, Graham Properties, Inc. John L. Compton, Laguna Hills The Hon. Edward J. Guirado '28, Capistrano Beach Loretta M. Cook '05, Stanton Judge (Retired) Dr. Arthur F. Corey '24, San Mateo Robert W. Harlan '47, Ph.D., New York Ethel K. Eckels '25, San Gabriel Independent Sector The Hon. John A. Murdy, Jr., Newport Beach Clinton 0. Harris '34, Whittier The Hon. Richard M. Nixon '34, New York President, Harris Oldsmobile Robert M. Kennedy '37, San Francisco PRESIDENT EMERITUS AND CHANCELLOR Partner, Kennedy & Jenks Engineers Paul S. Smith, Whittier Jessamyn West McPherson '23, Napa PRESIDENT EMERITUS Authoress W. Roy Newsom '34, Whittier William Marumoto '57, Washington, DC President, The Interface Group David T. Marvel, Delaware Vice President (Retired), The Olin Corporation Eugene S. Mills, Ph.D., Ex Officio President of the College

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