January 2021

Bob Miller, president of the Tournament of Roses, Deals with the Pandemic and Canceling the DREAM. BELIEVE. ACHIEVE. most used in 2020. As Merriam Web- what the pandemic has wrought around sters states in a press release, “Some- The 2021 theme celebrates educa- serious health implications and suf- tion’s ability to open doors, open the world—death, short-and long-term minds, and change lives. times a single word defines an era, and Parade and Game need word came immediately to the fore…”. to be kept in perspective. Education paves the path to suc- it’s fitting that in this exceptional – and fering, financial hardship to ruin— the exceptionally However, like difficult—year, all things in life, a itsingle is Years of work had gone into prepar- cess with a world of opportunities about perspective. When compared to ing for the big day, but canceling the pa- achieved through knowledge, com- rade was not what we wanted to do, but passion, and determination. it was what we had to do. As we began As students visualize their future, our process of deciding the fate of the education is the bridge to accomplish 2021 parade, our number one priority their aspirations and encourage gen- was the health and well-being of our erations to come. parade participants and guests, as well as that of our volunteer members, staff Together, let’s celebrate dreams ful- and partners. After consulting with lo- filled, goals achieved, and millions of lives forever changed. determination was that the Parade and cal,Game county could and become state superhealth spreaders officials, the By Bob Miller and put thousands of lives at risk. Our choice was clear. That was supposed to be the theme of One question people asked was how the 2021 , but that did not close were we to being ready for Parade happen as so much else in the world did Day? The 2021 Rose Parade was ready not happen, said Bob Miller, president to go when we announced that we were of the Tournament of Roses Association. unable to host it this year. What most Just like so many other things, the Rose people don’t realize is that the planning Parade was canceled because of the for the parade begins almost from the pandemic. According to Merriam Web- sters, the word Pandemic became the Committee of the Tournament of Roses day you are named to the Executive Bob Has Been a 37-Year-Tournament White Suiter when eight years later, you become opportunity for those viewing to donate President of the Association. You start to food insecurity support throughout thinking about your theme, the message the country. As an Association, we you hope to share with the world, and focused much of our energy on our local the manner in which you will interpret community’s food insecurity needs and the mission of the Tournament of Roses Association which is to “Bring people In addition, our Association along together to create premier events and wantedwith Donate to extend Life will that install focus twonationally. major entertainment celebrating the New Year.” In earnest about two years out as lawn of the Tournament House as our floralgift to and the artlocal installations community. on The the instal front- lations will depict our parade, its joy your theme is solidified, national and and promise of healthy, new beginnings internationalon securing a bandsGrand areMarshall. selected, float and the wonderful work of Donate Life participants I have been finalized, a White andSuiter work volunteer begins and the donors, recipients and health for 37 years. It is among the greatest care workers who make miracles hap- honors of my life to have been elected to pen every year. - With the whirlwind of activities mittee in 2014 to become President in going on each day even without the be2021. a member I have received of our Executive many questions Com parade, I often sit in wonder how a about what happens now? I am hon- Roses production on New Year’s Day. 14-year-old kid who moved with his ored and thankful that the Pasadena world expect to see a Tournament of family from Jericho, Long Island in Tournament of Roses Association Board On the national and international levels, New York in 1969 became president of Directors has voted to “roll” the Theywe are definitely producing won’t a TV be entertainment disappointed. of the Pasadena Tournament of Roses 2020/21 leadership and all member as- Association. From the east coast world signments to 2021/2022. This means I Celebration presented by .” How- of school dress being buttoned down will continue as President of the Associ- special—”Roseever, the 2021 College Parade’s Football New Year Playoff shirts, slacks and often ties, we relo- ation on 2021/22 and “Dream. Believe. cated to a land of t-shirts and jeans in a Achieve.” will be the theme of the 2022 Arlington, TX instead of the Rose Bowl. much more casual Southern . Rose Parade. Semifinal Our TV willentertainment be played, butspecial it will will be air in From studious east coast educational Bands that were selected to march in endeavors to Beach Boys mentality, Cal- 2021 have been invited to participate in NBC, Hallmark, KTLA and their many ifornia sun, and the Pasadena environ- onsister all ofstations, our partner RFD-TV, networks—ABC, and . also been welcomed to join us in 2022. Graduating seniors who would have theThe 2022 same Rose holds Parade true for and our floats 2022 have Royal performed in the 2021 parade are part ment,my new I was city a and fish what out of I waswater going trying to doto Court. We will be inviting all who would of a special segment in the TV special. figuremoving out forward. my new life, my new friends, have tried out for the 2021 Court to A special guest conductor has also been My Dad was a very successful do the same for the 2022 Court if that invited. We anticipate more than 25 to television audio engineer working for works for them. 40 million domestic viewers and an in- CBS having done shows like Ed Sulli- The work doesn’t suddenly end now ternational audience of 15 to 20 million. van, Jackie Gleason, NFL football, and that the parade has been canceled. Our special includes a major part- countless specials for big names like Thousands of people from all over the nership with Feeding America and an Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Elvis Presley and Barbara Streisand. He was a highly sought-after audio engineer, and he moved the family to Pasadena to accept a position with ABC. He once again gar- nered a long list of credits working top television shows. My Dad loved what he did, and I loved him, so I wanted to follow him into the world of television. So how to do that at the early age of 14? My desire to follow in my Dad’s footsteps also led me to my relationship with the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association. Well, like most things in

including where I met my one and only my life, it began at PUSD and PCC — dating when she was 15 and I was 17, love—and we my got wife married Barbara. 3 ½ yearsWe started later. We will celebrate our 45th wedding anniver- sary on June 27, 2021. Add to that two Dick came to me and asked if I would District staff help him and his committee convert who entered his

of Tournament whattape. was then the annual official of Roses memo- office, it was full 16-millimeter I did so, and Rose the following Parade film year to invideo rabilia past and 1983, Pete and Dick nominated me for present. membership. And with the support of I spent many my incredible wife and kids, the rest as hours in Pete’s of- in 1984. Tournament and they In wrapping say, is history. up this My entirely first parade too long was ficelife. talkingThat is wherework, “This is Your Life hosted by Ralph the Tournament Edwards” essay, a couple of closing thoughts. the ages of 15 First, I am incredibly grateful to have incredible kids, a daughter and son-in- bugand bit—between18. Three spent a large part of my career at what law, and four wonderful grandkids.. incredibly important personal and pro- I consider to be the best community At the time Barb and I met, PUSD fessional formative years for me. college in America. In my two “stints of had one of the most successful educa- Some years later, I met Dick Ratliff duty,” and during the years in between tional closed-circuit TV systems in the who got me even more interested in the when I was incredibly fortunate and country. The technology was known as Tournament. It was 1982. At that time, privileged to travel the country visiting I was the Manager of Media Services community colleges and universities, at PCC having been promoted from the PCC was always at the forefront of my ITFSTV system. or Instructional Television Fixed position of Production Manager for the mind recognizing just how fortunate Services Many of— you an over may therecall air the closed broadcast circuit college’s instructional television depart- tower that is still behind the Education ment. So how did I get back to PCC after college in its midst. I also realized it graduating from there in 1975? Center at 351 S. Hudson. The tower ourwas communityabout the people. was to Peoplehave such such a fineas Barb and I got married in 1976 right yourselves who gave in ways that made ITFS system serving what I believe was - our college special; a college that epito- broadcastabout 25 schools KQI 29 at— the the time. four channel al television series at KABC. I had a job mized what it meant to be a community PUSD had a student television opera- afteroffer Iat finished KABC to producing become an an Associate education college with emphasis on community; tions summer program which was made Director/Stage Manager but decided it a college that continues to do so to this for a kid like me. That summer I was best not to start our marriage working day. We have all left a lasting, legacy hooked and, in many respects, saved. 4 p.m. to midnight on the evening news behind and can count this as one of our You see, my twin brother, Rick, took shift. I wanted to enjoy our marriage great life achievements. to jeans and T shirts and the Southern and be there for our kids. Career wise, it In regards to our Rose Pa- California lifestyle like a duck to water; all worked out given the different things - I on the other hand was a very unhappy, I have done in higher education. I’ve been very fortunate. rade—“America’s New Year’s Celebra Back to Dick. At the time, he was yearning to go back to our neighbor- tion”—annually, and we our will Rose celebrate Bowl theGame—“The hope of on our PCC Foundation Board and a scaredhood in and Jericho. insecure fish out of water Granddaddya New Year bringing of them symbolsAll”— as of we health, do However, the District’s Education Chairman in the Tournament. He was courage, strength, well-being, joy, happi- Center provided me the opportunity to the Chair of what was called the Motion ness and perseverance. January 1, 2022 learn my dad’s craft as well as a paid po- Picture and Trophy Committee. It may will be a celebration of healthy new sition to produce and direct television have been Pete or perhaps because Dick beginnings. programming for the District’s schools. I knew me and my position at PCC that had found my niche and with the help of my PCC education and training, I landed on to produce educational television myseries first at major KABC careerand other opportunity organizations. going As fate would have it, one of the most instrumental teachers and people in my young life was Pete Arnold, who at the time was a KQI-29 engineer and eventu- ally became the Chief Engineer. He was also a passionate member of the Pasa- dena Tournament of Roses Association. with kinescopes, cathode ray tubes, mi- Pete’scrophones, office and was other a shrine types to oftelevision technical paraphernalia he used for teaching. He was a great teacher. But more impor- tantly to him and the many guests and PEGGY BRICKERT PUBLISHES COOKBOOK ‘Waddle’ You Do To Feel Better?’

By Peggy Brickert fact, he was the best dressed duck in the The year was 1974, neighborhood, actu- a year I’ll never forget. ally, the only duck. It was a turning point. He had bow ties, On the Saturday before hats, aprons, reindeer Easter that year, I awoke antlers, colorful ban- and could not get out of dannas and a pink bed. I felt hallow and oh, crinoline tutu for his so thirsty. For months, I dance of the sugar had thought it was just plum fairy. Ok, I loved him...a lot. managed to pull myself Two years ago, outthe flu.of bed That and morning, looked I Larry and I were into the mirror. I had in Solvang, CA. We dark rings around my really enjoyed staying eyes and weighed only there. The shops and 78 lbs. That had been my restaurants were weight in 6th grade; and great. The country- now I was a sophomore side was so lovely. in high school. My moth- When we were there, er looked at me that we noticed a new morning and decided it nervous and thought it might be too shop called the Sol- was time to visit the doctor. early to introduce him to swimming. vang Spice Merchant. There were open The doctor asked me a couple of Oh, what would a mother duck do? We spices on display. Wow, what an olfac- questions and said that I most likely had decided to give it a try. Mr. Webby loved tory sensation!! I found myself acting diabetes. What was that??? The word it! He swam in a circle and quacked with kept echoing in my mind. I remembered glee. different spice blends. I had always en- hearing about it in Health and Safety My son was already 18 when he joyedlike a childcooking; in a andtoy storeI especially exploring liked the sal - class in middle school. I soon learned. I adopted the cute little quacker. Two ads loaded with fruits and veggies. This was hospitalized for two weeks and was years later he moved out. Oh, I thought was not Larry’s favorite though. A big taught how to give myself shots. I was Mr. Webby was lost. One day, I watched thick juicy steak, a huge baked potato very sad and felt very, very alone. as he found his way into my son’s room When I returned home from the and used his wings to push up on the hospital, I remember sitting on the forwith dessert, all of the deep fixings, dish cornapple on pie the with cob, ice front step and found myself looking at the top. He looked so sad and confused. cream,baked beans, was his. a slice of Texas toast, and the trees. They were beautiful. It was Atboxes that at moment, the end Iof became the bed Mr. to getWebby’s on As a diabetic, my control had gone up as though I had never looked at them mom. and down over the 46+ years. I learned before. He was so funny. He had a child’s size that poorly controlled diabetes could pool in which to swim, that his crazy compromise the health of every part of my son’s friend gave him a duckling. mom drained every week. Yes, ducks one’s body; the eyes which could lead to A duckling??? Fast forward What to 1997— were we one going day, to are messy. He came into the den at night blindness, circulation which could lead do with a duckling? It was so cute. It and slept in an animal carrier. All I had to amputation, the nervous system, both thought that my son was his mother. the central and peripheral, which could The duckling followed him everywhere. grain pellets and water and he slapped affect mobility, digestion, organ func- He nestled on my son’s chest when on histo do little was webbed to fill his feet “cat” on foodthe ground dish with as tion, not to mention the risk of heart his bed in his room. The duckling grew he ran into the house. disease, stroke, high blood pressure… up so quickly. As most little ones, his His favorite toys were, of course, Ugh! I worked hard to take care of my- head seemed too big for his body. His rubber duckies. We played fetch (canine self. My doctors helped me try various yellow fuzz was quickly being replaced envy) and he would either swim or methods to manage this 24/7 monster. with white feathers. One day, I asked my run and bring them to me. He followed Counting calories was encouraged in son if he thought the duckling would Larry around when he mowed the yard. the early years of my new life with this like water in a plastic tub. We were both disease, but it was confusing and a

And yes, I made him little outfits too. In ter that will last a lifetime! Larry, once known as the Donut Farmer (lol!), has made a dramatic change. He can still have his big thick juicy steak, but instead of a big baked potato, he chooses cooked veggies and a dinner salad and no longer

the deep dish apple pie. If he does indulge,opts for theit is Texas in moderation toast and and sadly, on special occasions. He says he now feels better. I am so proud of him! Oct. 1 of this year, I launched my new book “You Quack Me Up! Peggy Brickert hugs Mr. Webby. At right, Mr. Webby wants to help his mom whip up a recipe. He prefers one Diabetes and Weight Management, that is suitable for a talented duck. OneA Fun Meal Look at ata Time.”a Serious The Subject book is – now available on Amazon.com. chore. Nothing improved. Then, about Then, I wondered what others might 15 years ago, when I started using an think so I posted some photos on Face- Phillip Lee, M.D. Reviews insulin pump, I was told to count carbs; book. The response was overwhelming. and again, another daunting chore. Over After a few months of following the Peggy’s Cookbook the years, I had been researching foods meal plan, we noticed our blood sugars Thoughtful eating can absolutely help and the affect they had on the body. I were consistently close to normal AND your skin health! Check out this book “You was always able to feel the signs and we both lost weight!!! Quack Me Up” by Peggy Brickert for a fun meal plan to lose weight and improve the symptoms, sometimes immediately. I’ve always wanted to help others. So, appearance and health of your skin. (You Candy made my blood sugar rise. Ice I decided to put it in book form. It’s for cream raised my blood sugar at night. diabetics and pre-diabetics to use as Amazon in my bio https://linktr.ee/drphil- a supplement to their doctor’s recom- lee.can find Weight the link loss to therefore purchase can the absolutely book on caused my blood sugar to plummet; and mendations, as well as for non-diabet- help our skin health. While starting a Too much exercise during the day weight loss program may seem daunting, sometimes, sweaty and panting, I felt as ics that may just want to drop a few anyone can do it. To help, Peggy Brickert though I was holding Kryptonite. pounds. This is not the Keto diet, it is a has written this great book that tells her Quickly, I had to correct it with some low carb meal plan that can be followed story of diet and weight management and form of glucose, often over-correcting every day. We made changes for the bet- presents a meal plan in a fun, approachable and then the cycle began again. Over the format that anyone can follow. years, I have researched which foods have high carb counts and those, like proteins, that don’t. It wasn’t until our beautiful day in Solvang that I realized by using these “magical seeds” or spice blends, I might just enjoy protein. That day, As Larry and I walked down the little village streets in Solvang , I suddenly stopped and told him I think I can do this. He looked puzzled and asked me what I thought I could do. I told him that I himcould that make I think us meals the carb with counting more fish, thing meat and chicken. Then, I explained to plan with him. He looked at me and said thatwas finallyhe would making like to sense. try it I too. shared As I’m my a type 1 diabetic and Larry is type 2, the - cial for both of us. Thatdecision was would the day soon it all prove began. to Ibe was benefi so energized. It seemed as though every meal I made from that time on looked so delicious. I began to photograph them. Former Track Champions Revisit Glory Days

By Robert Lewis

During the late 1970s and 1980s, the men’s track as a state power. Under then head andcoach field Skip program Robinson was, the right Lancers up there set school, state and national community college records and won state team championships in 1978 and 1984. The bond between a coach and student-ath- letes can remain for a lifetime. In October, Robinson, a member of the PCC Sports Hall of Fame and a former athletic director here, had lunch with a group of Lancers alumni from those great teams. “These guys all remember what an honor it was to represent PCC track,” Robinson said of the alumni who From left­—Rufus Jackson, Elvester Strong, Derrick Dancer, coach Skip Rob- attended their lunch. “They were the inson, Kenny Hays, Michael Pullins, and Sydney Mitchell. foundation of PCC track and the success that followed. Seeing them just brings utive years at the state meet, starting Coach Robinson’s guidance. In 1982, back the memories of so many wonder- with PCC Hall of Famer Grant Nie- Lancers Hall of Famer Michael Turn- ful years of titles and records.” derhaus setting a national record at er was a triple state champion, winning The mini alumni gathering was a 50.5 seconds in 1975, then John Rudd the 200, the 400 and anchoring the venerable who’s who of Lancers athlet- breaking that school/national record at ic standouts led by PCC Hall of Fam- 50.2 seconds in 1976. It’s remarkable Robinson said: “Back in the 1970s, er Kenny Hays. In 1978, Hays soared that 44 years later, Rudd’s mark is still a 4x400there were relay so many great athletes a still-standing PCC record of 26-feet, PCC school record.” competing at the community college 2-3/4 inches in the long jump. It broke a Others attending included Michael level including Santa Monica College’s 40-year record held by none other than Pullins, school record holder in the Houston McTear, deemed the world’s Pasadena legend . Hays’ triple jump (51-7-3/4) and member fastest man in the late 70s. We beat jump was the longest standing Califor- of the ‘84 state champion team, and nia state meet record at 24 years. Hays programs directed by Ron Allice at Long won the long jump and triple jump titles (second place at state meet) of the ‘78 oneBeach of inthe 1984. all-time There’s great a trackreason and why field a in helping the Lancers win the ‘78 state Derrickstate champs. Dancer, a 4x400 relay member lot of PCC’s school records have stood championship. “Pullins went on to compete and later the test of time because I really believe “At the lunch, Kenny said that he coach at USC. He said in looking back at those glory years, we attracted so many thinks the 1977 team when he was a the 1984 PCC team based on our marks, talented athletes. Those were amazing freshman was more talented than the years to coach the sport. It was a lot of ‘78 state champs,” Robinson said. “We NCAA Division II. We were that good, fun to reminisce about our state titles were favored to win it in ‘77 (won by weand could we also have broke placed Long in Beachthe top City five Col for- with my former athletes.” Palomar). Sydney Mitchell placed sec- lege’s 5-year streak winning state team The 1978 Lancers state title team ond to Hays in ‘78 and recalled what a titles that year.” thrill it was to break Robinson’s record Of the 19 events held traditionally African-American to direct a community (Mitchell leaped 25-9-1/2) as well at the wascollege a first state as champion. Robinson becameRobinson the also first same state meet.” records were achieved during the Lanc- served as the PCC Athletics Division’s Another star at the reunion was iners’ track dominant and field, years 18 of of 1976 PCC’s to school 1984. sprinter Rufus Jackson (1981-82), who The only record that has since been had the distinction of racing on na- broken was by PCC Hall of Famer Edino first black athletic director. tional record-setting relays in 1980 for Steele, who snapped the 200-meter Centennial High (mile relay), ‘81 for PCC dash record in 2007 at 20.37 seconds. Adrian Jones had set the original record in 1980 of 20.59 in winning the state (4x100relay, 3:06.16). meters relay, state record 39.56 gold place medal that year. Ironically, seconds), Jackson andtook ‘82 home as a to Lancer PCC his (4x400 state - title medals for his 81-82 relay wins. ic director here when Steele broke that Also attending was Elvester Strong, a Robinsonmark. was in his final year as athlet 1977 state champion in the 400 inter- mediate hurdles (51.8 seconds). back to 1953, 24 of the Lancers’ 44 state “We won that event in three consec- individual In PCC’s titlestrack wereand field achieved history under going From Juniors to Seniors: Finding My Second Act After Retirement By Warren Swil Meeting with a group of my peers It was agreed and scheduled, starting in once or twice a week to share my October 2019. Like many of us, and countless other knowledge was a no-brainer. And, there My “second act” was coming into colleagues to come, I approached my focus. I spent three days per week at retirement in the summer of 2019 with to grade! What a bonanza! the PSC in the fall and winter, and we would I spent be nomuch term of papersthe summer or final of exams2019 had already started the spring semester Freed from my classroom obligations, developing the curriculum for the 10- when the pandemic struck. aI wasmixture anticipating of glee and many trepidation. wonderful days week semester. Much as I did when I Our last session was on March 19. - On March 20, California went into lock- ly, I was concerned about how to include lesson plans and gathering the teaching down. of leisure and relaxation. Simultaneous firstaids (videos,started at web PCC, sites) I was just writing a week the or As many of you probably did, I watched least some of those days. two ahead of presenting the material. with great concern as PCC and every productive and fulfilling activities in at It seemed to strike a chord. other school transitioned overnight to is often a challenge for many of us after distance learning. My heart went out to our Finding work life a second is over. – For or evenme, it third was –a act all those faculty members who had to matter of “graduating” from juniors learn so many new skills with virtually (teaching students mostly under 25) to no advance warning. It must have been seniors (those over 60). a herculean task. Talk about stress!! I spotted a teaching opportunity at At the Senior Center, the spring semes- the Pasadena Senior Center and barely ter also transitioned to Zoom. I sat it a month after my last class at PCC began out. As almost any teacher will attest, PSC. the single most enjoyable aspect of the my This first was semester not a spur-of-the-momentas an instructor at the

I had been a volunteer at many PSC professionand colleagues. is the Zoom personal allows interaction just a pale – transition.events; I helped For about serve five countless years prior meals, inimitation class and of beyondthese interactions. – with the students answered the phone, checked books I enjoyed sitting in my rocking out in the library and enjoyed a weekly chair on my front porch (isn’t that scrabble game. what retirees are supposed to do?) as You may recall how in the aftermath spring turned to early summer. But I of the 2016 election the issue of “Fake missed the new friends and stimulating News” had been a major topic of discus- discussions I had enjoyed through my sion amongst many concerned citizens classes at the PSC. in our society. - In July, I relented. I downloaded In January 2019, The New York Times sion of my new “students” was how Zoom, had a couple of training sessions published an article that caught my engaged My first they and were. most Not enduring only were impres some from the tech guru at the PSC and began attention: a remote discussion group in July. Older People Shared Fake News on would be (a retired neurosurgeon and a We call it, “Making sense of the news.” If Facebook More Than Others in 2016 offormer them L.A. way Times more employeequalified than were I inever my that is even possible these days, it is a Race, Study Says heavy lift. https://www.nytimes.com/2019/01/10/ But, it has been worth it. As I was re- us/politics/facebook-fake-news-2016- first group) but they had upwards of six peatedly assured, it is better than noth- election.html decadesThey were of onlife the experience ball; so I to had draw to be, on. I shared this article with the director Theretoo. was no way to finesse these folks. over the summer, but at least there was of programming at the PSC and it lit Part of the way through the summer ing. We were a small group (just six) up his imagination. “Would you like to semester the program director asked if spend an hour a week catching up, com- teach a class on fake news at the PSC?” - noparing fire ornotes smoke and onfollowing Zoom. We the would major he asked. He wanted me to start imme- ond weekly class in the fall semester. I topics everyone was talking about. Idemurred. wanted to It expand was more and work offer thana sec I was In reluctant recognition that not much months until I retired. willing to commit to at that time. about the pandemic is likely to change diately. I prevailed upon him to wait six After chewing it over for a couple of before Christmas, I have agreed to do weeks, I counter-offered. I would be the class again in the fall on Zoom. The reporter It seemed and likeeditor a perfect at daily fit. newspapers. I spent the willing to do a second group, I suggest- PSC has decided to open all its classes to first The 20 last years 12 years,of my professionalI was a journalism life as a ed, provided it would be a “discussion non-members, so if you want to join us, and mass communications instructor at group” rather than a “class” … in other you are invited. Thursdays at 1 p.m. PCC. Since as long as I can remember, I words, everyone would contribute con- http://www.pasade- have been a news junkie. It is no impo- naseniorcenter.org/2-uncatego- sition on me to follow the news; I do it hour per week (and having to do all the rised/3305-class-reg-landing-page regardless, perhaps to a fault. tentpreparation instead ofthat me entailed). pontificating for an Teaching During the Pandemic; PCC Instructors Have To Adapt From In-Person to Online Classes I had a little bird makes out is still problematic as case hit the ground running last summer load and the death toll continue to rise. with the following initiatives: And its name was Enza As of this writing, the U.S. has reached l Employees that work on the campus over 20 million cases and more than are required to complete a question- I opened the window 350,000 deaths, which account for naire on the day they are scheduled to about 20 percent of world cases (85.9 work, which is mailed to the president’s And in flew Enza million) and deaths (1.86 million) while we have only 4 percent of the world college pays for. The tests are three days By Elvio Angeloni population. office,a week and every to takemonth, the and COVID an emailtest the goes This was a popular children’s jump Pasadena City College is just one of out to employees about the location and 1,100 community colleges, along with times each month. l - 4,000 universities in the . Anyone coming to campus who But, with almost 30,000 students, it ropemented ditty cases during were the recorded 1918 “Spanish in an army flu,” at any one time does not have to go socamp named in Kansas. even though the first docu But the Great War was raging in Eu- terms of how to accomplish its educa- expectsthrough toour spend testing less process. than 30 However, minutes rope and full disclosure by the partic- istional an extremely mission in important the midst focal of this point raging in ipants would have severely hampered pandemic. military recruitment. A new working paper, not yet pub- they do have to fill out a health survey. So, neutral Spain became the scape- lished, reports that reopening college If they expect to spend longer than that goat for the virus simply because its campuses for in-person instruction —ifwe want they’ll to be make respirating sure they’ve and breathingbeen test- - is associated with more than 3,000 oured and air clearedfor an extended of any COVID period symptoms. of time – l ly, 675,000 Americans (of 103 million additional COVID-19 cases per day in A summer program that helped more the United States. (Lead author, Martin than 500 faculty transition to remote presstotal) wasand 50the million first to peoplereport it.worldwide Ultimate (of 1.8 billion) lost their lives. Andersen of the University of North instruction. l With respect to Covid-19 today, the Carolina.) The Pathways program that has as- world response and reporting have Pasadena City College is currently sisted more than 20,000 students cope improved, thanks to relative peace, a closed to students, visitors and the pub- with the online format. l better understanding of disease etiolo- lic, and it has been since the beginning An Information Technology Ser- gy, improved health care and the lessons of the pandemic. However, there is still vice’s effort to help students in need to of history. a lot of work to be done by staff mem- get the appropriate technology. How the United States ultimately bers during the lockdown. The above efforts, of course, are in Accordingly, the college seems to have addition to the many services being re- Rarely do you see the Pasadena City College campus empty, but the pandemic has ensured the college will be without students or visitors until face-to-face classes resume. Photo by Marcie Ambrose motely provided to students, including OFFICE SERVICES THE FINANCIAL PICTURE academic guidance in general, tutoring, “It was bizarre be to working on an “The budget picture for 2020-2021 is In addition, there are many campus empty campus with locked doors every- financialorganizations, assistance, such as etc. the PCC Foun- where.” Alexander Boekelheide, Special Assis- dation, the Pantry and Core, that have —Eladio Fernandez, Supervisor tantdefinitely to the a President, challenge.” Strategic Comm & continued their good work. During the lockdown, the college Marketing— Finally, we have many unsung faculty - heroes such as music teachers taking packages and USPS mail, which has not enue shortfalls in the form of deferrals online rehearsals to their completion as has continued to receive UPS, Fed Ex which The stateare essentially expects to I-O-Us pass along that theyrev home until early May, at which time they send to the colleges instead of funds. And just as creatively, as Athletic slowedresumed down. working The onstaff a limited of five schedulestayed finishedDirector musicalTony Barbone, performances. proudly said, athletic coaches in lieu of personally hourly workers were simply laid off. Asbeyond. a result, we expect cash restrictions monitoring students’ physical develop- of 2Aside ½ days from per deliveries, week, while this the OCDC five for While the next they two appear fiscal manageable, years and likely the ment are training them by working with (On-Campus-Deliver-Center) has students’ minds. continued to be very federal support is not available. Mean- As for infrastructure, without which busy mailing out care current figures will worsen if additional Pasadena City College could not func- packages to students construction on the U building even tion. Below are comments from some as well as the materials needed for while,through we an expect economic to be downturn. able to continue key operators that we often take for classes. The state has re-appropriated its $42 granted. Some printing needs have contin- million portion of the project cost and ued, such as instructional posters for the college has an interest in identifying FACILITIES SERVICES Covid-19 procedures, materials for local funds to leverage the state’s invest- DSPS students and some bookstore ment in this crucial project. “You’re given lemons, you make packets. lemonade.” Recently, we have been printed more THE LANCER PANTRY —Sarah Flores, Supervisor Facilities than a thousand decals, such as arrows, For students in need of food while Services the campus is in lockdown, the Lanc- Hourly workers were let go very along with window and building signs. er Pantry is still operating but at an soon after the campus lockdown. The socialLamination distancing has become circles forreally the popular floors, remaining staff has taken advantage of for the few departments that are doing off-campus location. There is no charge the relatively empty buildings to make face-to-face instruction. (Automotive, for food. All that they need is a valid PCC all the repairs and thorough cleaning Dental, Nursing and Welding) student ID. The temporary food pantry Overall, the demand for printing east to west. 225 S. Hill Ave, Pasadena 91106. that Project we have teams longed—top are working to bottom, on detail - pandemic, 15 million sheets of paper Tishe located pantry at is Knoxopen PresbyterianMonday through Church ing, cleaning and disinfecting. Em- hasper year;changed after significantly: closure, a few before hundred. the Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. ployee morale is high as they make You can contact the Pantry at (909) improvements to the campus 40 hours greatly reduced since the beginning of 257-7434 per week. NeedlessApril. to say, expenditures have been In Memoriam Ray Martin, Master Verna Wells, Artist, Art Professor Metalworker Verna Wells, professor for Art and in museums and By Alan Armstrong Art History, taught at Pasadena City Col- galleries for her lege from 1970 to 1997. She won the J. lectures. She con- Raymond “Ray” Martin was not a Ray Risser Award in 1996 for outstand- tinued her own welding instructor at PCC. He was PCC’s ing teacher after having been nominated work as an art- “Maintenance Welder & Metal Worker.” three times. ist, and she loved Ray worked at PCC prior to the building teaching. boom. If you would head toward the old talented artist, who attended Drake Uni- She traveled to stadium, you would see a very old, small versity. In high in school Des Moines, Verna wasIowa, an her extremely home- paint as a teacher garage which town, on an art scholarship provided by and as an honor- was Ray’s Weld- the Des Moines Women’s Club. ee, accompanying ing shop. I was She earned a M.A. in history from the artists around the always amazed University of Iowa, Iowa City, and clas- world, visiting at the quality and sical art training at Cummings Art Insti- Iran and China when they were other- ingenuity of the tute. She did not use a Guggenheim grant wise closed to visitors. Over her lifetime metal work Ray she was awarded, but as many women she worked as an illustrator, portrait could produce did in her generation, she got married artist, and photographer, using oils, pas- with such humble and had her four children. tels, sculpture, collage, silkscreen print- equipment. He When they were small, she traveled was welding sheet alone to Europe, Haiti, South America, Ja- greatest love and body of work was in steel and thin wall ing,watercolors. animation, She and was filmmaking, generous with but her tubing with a 300 sometimes taking them with her. She knowledge and skill, and her encourage- amp stick welder designed for thick pan,began Southeast teaching Asia, art and and art Mexico history to inpaint, the ment. Her watercolor class left an im- structural steel. He was cutting steel 1960s. She traveled many summers on pact on countless students who went on with a torch or power hacksaw. National Endowment for the Humanities to win many prizes, hang in many shows, He was a very skilled welder tasked grants, and amassed an enormous art and work as artists and illustrators in with metal repair work and fabrication. history slide collection, photographing their own right. across the campus. One Teaching could finda blue examples collar trade of his at work PCC, David Hellem, Vietnam Veteran, and I would often work with PCC main- tenance workers. They really are the the PCC Softball Team’s Biggest Fan unsung heroes of PCC. Ray Martin was a real asset to the college and a great guy. Dave Hellem, retired parents and the bus driver. The in 2010 after working only other team he loved almost RAYMOND GUZMAN in facilities for 18 years. as much as PCC softball was Notre During his time at PCC Dame football. Raymond Patrick Guzman retired and after, he was with- Dave was a Vietnam vet who from PCC in 2005 after a long tenure as a math professor. After he retired, he out a doubt the softball served in the U.S. Air Force. He was able to travel, something he loved to team’s biggest fan. was a sergeant when he was dis- do since he was very He would donate charged. young. money to the team Dave was a member of the Ray’s goal was to see to help counsel the Alhambra Masonic Lodge. He lived the world, so he trav- players and reinforce in Monrovia. He was well known their self-esteem. He for participating in community the United States and wanted to help the girls service projects. He would put on eledabroad. extensively He especially in succeed, so when players graduated, he his work clothes and drive his Chevy to loved the time he gave them $50 for an AA degree, $100 perform whatever work needed to be spent South America for a BA, and $150 for an MA. done during the day, and in the evening, and Australia, so he accumulated a lot of Dave was a familiar face at the home passport stamps for games, and he was the one in the stands Cadillac to a Masonic gathering. those places. Ray was an avid cycler, and with the air horn. he would put on a tux and drive his red when he was younger, he organized bicy- He would also travel to away games anywhere. He loved PCC, and those who cle trips to a number of countries. with the parents of the players. He often were Dave lucky was enough the kind to of know guy whohim, fitloved in He was also a regular at the retirees bought dinner for the entire team, their him too. mixers. Leonard Knapp, Director of Maintenance and Operations Leonard Knapp, former Director of and the American Red Cross where he was named Maintenance and Operations, passed away volunteer of the Reeve Award. He also volunteered peacefully surrounded by his loving family with the for 12 years. In addi- on Nov. 3. tion, he served on the board of the Pasadena School He was born and grew up in New York Employees Federal Credit Union for 37 years. where he learned how to build houses with His daughter Beverly, said he enjoyed jigsaw puz- his father when he was 14 years old. He zles, woodworking and gardening up to his death. did this work until 1943, when he enlisted He would also color coloring books for adults. His in the Navy at age 17. He was a yeoman Sec- mind was sharp right up to his death. “I see him ev- ond Class on the USS Princeton until it sank erywhere. I have his old work shoes that he wouldn’t in 1944. He then served on the USS Salerno part with. They are held together by Duct tape, she - said.” orable discharge on April 24, 1946. She said the garage has bits and pieces of things Bay, In then 1947 USS Leonard Vixen workedFlag Ship with until Pasade his hon- he pulled apart before trashing them. He always and became Building Trades Supervisor in else with. He made and altered garden tools so he na1948. Unified In 1968, School he Districtstarted workingas a carpenter at the foundcould gardensomething from in a those walker. things It might to fix have something taken him Pasadena Area Community College District all day to do something but that didn’t bother him. as Director of Maintenance and Operations until his retire- Leonard is survived by Beverly, sons Stephen and Mark, seven ment in December 1983. grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Leonard belonged to numerous professional associations, Mary Jandegian Passed Away on MARGARET Her 97th Birthday MARSH TAUGHT Surrounded by her loving family, Mary Jandegian passed away ENGLISH AT PCC in on her 97th birthday. She was born in Racine, Wisconsin, to Margaret Elizabeth Hootman parents Elize and Roupen Mananian. Mary was a talented and Marsh, was born on December 31, beautiful young woman. She attended the University of Wiscon- sin in Madison for three years She died on May 5, 2020. Yes, the and eventually graduated from 1920.COVID She19 virus missed was her implicated. first census. Cal State and re- My mom was really smart, said ceived her teaching credential. her daughter Susan Marsh. It is She taught ESL at PCC for 20 more acceptable these days for a years and was loved by hun- woman to be smart. It must have been very hard for her dreds of students whom she growing up when she did. She was lucky to meet my dad, a mentored and with whom she man who was able to appreciate her wit and who was not formed lasting friendships. diminished by her intellect. They met at Purdue University, Mary married her beloved both in graduate school. Dad got a PhD in Chemical Jack Jandegian of South Mil- Engineering. Mom got a master’s degree in Speech. waukee, Wisconsin, in 1943 I am fuzzy on the stories I heard of her earlier jobs, Susan in Yettem, California. They said. The one that sticks in my mind was her job as “The resided in Pasadena since 1946 Lullaby Lady” where she had a weekly radio spot where she and raised a wonderful family read the recent birth announcements and sang a lullaby to of four daughters. Mary and promote a diaper service. Jack were blessed with seven When my brother, Steve, and I we got older, she went by her husband, Jack. grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was predeceased backshe was to school a substitute to get ina teaching my school. certificate. She blamed At first, me for the how in Armenian, She loved to travel. No matter what city or country unfortunateawful the kids consequence were, and they of a blamedteaching me certificate for how awfulwas that she she Mary was couldvisiting, speak she fivealways languages, checked and the shelocal could telephone read and book write was. But then she started teaching in the English Depart- to look for fellow Armenians. She and Jack were early pillars ment at PCC (Pasadena City College). She taught there for of Saint Gregory Armenian Apostolic Church in Pasadena, and many years and made some very good friends there. they were original members of the Mr. and Mrs. Club. She served The best thing, hands down, that we did as a family was in various capacities and on many committees. She graced the having Mom read to all of us. It started on a camping trip. church choir with her beautiful soprano voice. Mary was also a There was, of course, no TV. So, after dinner, Mom read to devoted member of the Daughters of Vartan since 1960, serving us from Swallows and Amazons, a delightful British chil- at the national level from 1973-1975. dren’s book. Then at home, after dinner, Mom would read She was known for her outer and inner beauty, her intelli- and one of the kids would do the dishes. gence, her resilience in good times and bad times, and her strong Mom was a good cook, a good singer, and a friend to character. Mary will be remembered most for her kindness to many people. She was really smart and very interesting to others and for always reaching out to and welcoming strangers. talk to. I’ve missed her. Retirees Scholarship Awards Program Goes Virtual By Alan Lamson Tamara Rios writes: “I am a former goal of transfer with an AS in Business Administration.” Michael has recently This year’s scholarship awards event family to receive a high school diploma been selected as an ambassador at PCC was so different from our usual awards fosterfrom a youth. traditional I was high the firstschool. in my After (large) for the Berkeley Underground Scholars. luncheon at the University Club. It was becoming a single mother, “I worked full Jeannine Wynder-Robinson writes: “I time and at times I worked two jobs. I am a single parent who has successfully hope our last. did not really see going to college as an raised two college graduates. I am also a virtualFortunately, event, most our first of our ever—and scholarship I option.” But last year she made the “re- a student with several disabilities. I recipients (17 of them) were able to have been totally blind in show as were many of my left eye since I was nine our key donors who years old. However, I almost contributed at least a lost the eyesight in my right $1,000 to fund one of eye last semester due to a the scholarships. We retina tear. I had to have were fortunate to also two emergency surgeries have some key people on my right eye last semes- from the college join us, ter which has been a major including President Er- setback for me with school ika Endrijonas, Cynthia and reading. I have also had Oliva, Vice President of 12 knee surgeries since Student Services, and 2001, with my last total knee replacement in spring utive Director of the 2018. But I have overcome BobbiPCC Foundation. Abrams, Exec- Kris so many setbacks due to my McPeak and Dolores previous medical issues. I Ybarra from the Foun- have maintained a GPA of dation were also on 3.82 through it all.” hand to support the Jeanine comments that event. Both donors and “my teachers have been college personnel each my personal cheerleaders, introduced one of the never giving up on me and recipients. never letting me quit. I want The scholarship re- other people to understand cipients are all return- that it’s never too late to go ing students who have back to school and never had to overcome many too late to give up on your obstacles in life. The dreams. student I introduced, Who would not want to help these taking just one class, and now enrolled students attain their goals? Our gen- the students when she wrote: “My path wardingfull time. decision” She is looking to enroll forward at PCC, to firstset- erous donors have been so impressed Laurato PCC Hayes, was a longexpressed and convoluted the story ofone, all by our recipients that they have con- and it took many years and personal never attended college. tinued to contribute to our Retirees struggle to be here.” One of her strug- ting an example for her family, who have Scholarship fund year after year. Many gles stems from her father who has been in my family to attend college and have increased their donations above a incarcerated twice. Another is having pursue Michael higher Garcia education. writes: “I’m I was the put first into thousand dollars. We appreciate them two of her three children diagnosed foster care at the age of 15, and I was so much. with autism. Yet, Laura has not only returned to my mother’s custody at 16. My mother abandoned me when I was Angeloni, Mikki Bolliger, Dona Mitoma helped to provide support services for 17 years old, so I’ve been left to develop Our Scholarship committee—Elvio excelledformerly in incarcerated her courses, students she has throughalso has and survive with no family assistance join them in contributing to the Retiress the CORE club at the college. or guidance. My mother died May 25, andScholarship me—are Fund hoping so thatthat wemore can retirees con- Here are some more of their stories: 2019. My father died when I was 16, tinue to give out as many scholarships Rebecca Kovacs, now at UC Santa but he was barely part of my life. It is a as we do. If you can’t do a $1,000, how Barbara writes: “Despite my struggles good thing, for he was an alcoholic, drug about half of that? Anything you can with being abused, growing up in a addict, and gang member. I am current- afford would be appreciated. dangerous neighborhood, my husband’s ly homeless and on felony probation.” We look forward with hope to meet- trials with alcohol addiction and mental He comments that “the hopelessness health issues, dropping out of college that a life of struggling has left ingrained lunch at the University Club. You will because I got pregnant in 2011 and within my demeanor has begun to be ingbe reading next year’s this recipientsin the new in year. person I hope over 2015, I persevered.” She is a Studio Arts washed away by the bliss that bubbled you have been well and still enjoying major at UCSB and hopes to one day in from the various classes I’ve com- your life during these plague years. teach at a community college. pleted on the road to achieving my