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Spring 3-11-1968

The Observer Vol. 10, Issue No. 11, 03/11/1968

Gorham State College

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This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the Student Newspapers at USM Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Observer, The, 1959-1972 by an authorized administrator of USM Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. GSC ,Stage Set For"Mister Roberts'' by Cynthia Farrington has· assembled a large cast of clusion of World War II. The Setting takes place on a freighter tain's quarters and Mr. Robert's males which is required for the results create a realistic though in the Pacific during World War quarters. The Gorham State College ·show. Nineteen men and one comic atmosphere ·that is charac­ II. The setting itself is the ·largest The major roles are played by Theater will present its final woman constitute the dramatis teristic · of the language and ac­ constructed on the Gorham State Peter Curran as Lieutenant Roberts, production on March 14, 15, personae. tion attributed to the services. Theater stage and constitutes two Tony Cocco as Ensign Pulver, 16 and 18 in Russell Hall. The The play Mister Roberts is Mister Roberts was the first play levels which rise to a total height Peter Richards as the captain, production is the perennial favorite, based on the book of the same following World War II to depict of sixteen feet. The stage proper and Dean Richmond as the doctor. Mister Roberts. It ' consists of a name by Thomas Heggen. It the services in an unglamorized and the thrust stage are necessary '.fickets can be . acquired at relatively large cast in com­ is reported that Heggen, in order fashion. Basic heroics, honor and in order to house the large setting. the bookstore for students, faculty, parison with past productions at to capture the flavor and natural­ country have been deleted, and The audience will observe at and staff. Additional tickets can this college. Through the auspices ness of Navy language, actually in their place the audience ob­ various times both the exterior be purchased for $1.50. All ·seats of Tau Kappa Epsilon and Delta took tape recordings of bull ses­ serves the monotony and the foredeck and bridge of the ship will be reserved. Chi, Minor Rootes, the director, sions aboard ship during the con- ridiculousness of warfare. and also two interiors, the cap- @The Gorham State (ill Observer Vol. X Gorham, Maine .,...-- March 11, 1968 No. 11 .__ jl Observ~r Public?tion -~ Faces Finance Bite ~ At the Feb. 28 meeting of the cussion, it was . realized that all t - ~ Student-Faculty Committee on an organization needed for recog- - ~ . • Publications, two princ/pal items nition , was a constitutio_n. . . J_ •"', consituted the meetmg s agenda. Although the orga111zat1on has ••· ' Linda Corkrey and Dr. Ernest no means for a budget, they are · ~ -:. _. '1 Weeks, temporary editor and striving for at least one publica- ,,,,,;::-.. ·.·. ,· advisor, respectively, of the newly tion before the semester ends. - . originated Literary Publication, Having been recognized by the came before the committee seeking Student Senate, the Literary • ""' further steps to recognize and Publication now goes before the solidify their organization. Chair- College Council for final recogni­ man of the Committee, Reginald tion. Bowman suggested the organiza- The meeting's second item tion submit the names of pros- concerned the financial situation pective editors so the committee might vote on them. After dis- (Continued on Page 4) Co-ed of the Month Mister Roberts' Cast. Pictured above is the cast for the Gorham State College Theater Production of Mister Roberts. Left to right, Peter Richards, Ricl;iard Paine, David Ezhaya, Harold Mitchell, Mark Goodridge, Dean Richmond, Peter Curran, Marilyn Talarico, Robert Joy, Lawrence Sprague, Anthony Cocco, Peter Clifford, John Walker, Douglas Siddons, Nor­ ton Tripp, Bernie Baston. ( Photo by Johnson.)

President Brooks Outlines Super-LI by Karin Thurber The merger will allow for a allocated enough money to cany more · coordinated educational on their financial needs whereas Wed., Feb. 28, at a convo­ system in Maine. For example, Orono, because it was larger, cation in Russell Hall, President a course not offered on the GSC was granted more money. A Kenneth T. Brooks discussed the campus may be readily available Board of Trustees which will merger of the five state colleges at UMP. It will also be possible control the school shall now to form the University of Maine. to transfer from one institution determine the best distribution The institutions involved include to another with little or no loss of money, thereby allowing more Gorham State, Aroostook State, of credits. and better financial aid for the Farmington State, Fort Kent, Before Gorham State College colleges. Washington State, and the U. and the state colleges unified of M. in Portland. with the U of M, they were not (Continued on Page 4)

Miss Elizabeth Hersey, a senior Student Education Association Elementary Education major and State Pres. of SEA in her with an approximate 3.8 accumu­ soph. year; Newman Club (v-p, lative is the Observer's Co-Ed fresh.); Chorale; Junior Counselor; of the Month. Orientation Committee; Com­ Miss Hersey hails from Mil­ mencement Usher; and this year, linocket where she graduated Mc-Clellan House Committee and from Stearns High School. She Commencement Committee. was a National Merit Scholarship At the present, Betty is student Award recipient and was elected teaching at the Village Elementary to the National Honor Society School here in Gorham. Her in her Sophomore year. She is minors are Science and Social also a member of DAR. Sciences. At Gorham, Betty's activities Her special interests are sew­ have included: House Committee ing, reading, knitting, sports, and and Andrews Hall president; music. Gorham State College President Kenneth T. H. Brooks presents awards to Judith Shute and Pres. of Resident Women; Pres. Miss Hersey's future plans in­ John Waterhouse, the 1968 Winter Carnival Queen and King, while Mrs. Brooks and Master of Resident Women's Student clude teaching in the state of Maine. of Ceremonies, Paul Flynn look on. ( Photo by Johnson) Gov't; Freshman Treasurer of Page 2 OBSERVER March 11, 1968 RULE or IEditorials WITH-IT THI RoosT I by Patrick Ayotte I I Wed. evening, Feb. 28 was a day that will certainly go down Let's Walk Before We Run AT ROBIE! as a milestone in this college's perpetual search for improvement. A~ soon as we are old enough to understand, we are taught by fa the days preceding that night, our elders that we must "learn to walk before we run." Indeed a student activism was practically . very good lesson to learn. Such a sensible statement applies 'to nil, and the GSC campus was many facets in life. as apathetic as a British Embassy On February 13, Gov. Kenneth Curtis visited our illustrious cam­ tea party during the colonial pus. (Too bad he hadn't come the next day. If he had, we might era of the Empire. Students com­ either have a new furnace by now, or else Corthell Hall would plained here and there - usually have been permanently evacuated due to a lack of heat.) Curtis about such things as the cafeteria, "toured" our delightful campus, shook hands with prospective voters curfew hours and lack of things in the Lounge; visited our various "special education facilities," to do. The scene was colored, inspected our library and took a trip to Robie Hall, quickly be­ you could say, moribund - a coming known as "Robie Zoo" ( the animal not human connotation, whiter shade of pale. ladies). "The aim of this dialogue is After inspecting the women's lavatories in Robie, undoubtedly to case the communications gap the poorest in all the state colleges, Curtis left without seeing the between faculty-administration "animal and insect life" in the outmoded dormitory. and student body." With that Robie is infested with insects, bats, and mice. The most numerous heady statement clelivered, the of the insects dwelling in "sentimental" Robie Hall is the cock­ Public Affairs Club kicked off roach. The bats remain in the- attic unless an occasional straggler the first town (read: campus) decides to jump a girl in the hall. The mice have decided to live meeting of the minds. Such indi­ only in the walls,, refusing to , be seen in public. Incidentally, they, viduals as Miss Littlefield, Deans conserve their energies to chattering at night.) All humor aside, York, Sullivan and Dickey turned the situation is serious when girls find their bed-mates to be cock­ out as well as Messers. J. Whitten, roaches. Wise and Littlefield, Drs. Lacog­ I would like to view Gorham as a very progressive ·educational nata, Emerson, Southworth and institution. I would also like to believe that although Gorham is Neuberger. A sizeable number of progressive, it hasn't overlooked a few basics - one being that of students were also present in clean living. But I can't help but feel we have started running Corthell Lounge and many more before mastering walking. ' ' Costello Cites Money Lack drifted in and out obviously The contemporary issue in all educational circles in the State by Jean Richio brochures or to supply towels puzzled as to what was going of Maine is the Higher Education Bill, undoubtedly the best op­ or to provide clean practice gear on and why the gathering of portunity ever for Maine education. Yet, we don't have to look Finances seem to be a con-­ as other colleges do." brass. any further than our own Robie Hall to see that in the line of temporary vital issue concerning At one instance, as moderator, higher education much has been overlooked. "In a nutshell," says Dr. many departments on "The HilL" I became concerned when one It is indeed · difficult to discover where the fault or difficulty Costello, "if we do not get a In an interview with Dr. Richard professor, addressing all students lies in a situation of this nature - the State Board of Education money increase by next year Costello concerning the finances we will have to drop one of the present,, commented that stu­ or just where. I agree that a great deal of sentimentality lies withi~ of the Sports Department, he dents should not look to faculty the existing Robie Hall but it's getting a little ridiculous. sports, either junior varsity basket­ states, "We are buying sports ball or soccer, because there are for leadership assistance but We could hold an open house in Robie, inviting the educational equipment in spite of the fact that no other short cuts left. With instead must find it within them­ elite of Augusta to visit our animal friends in Robie. They would we do not have the money," the college growing as it is we selves; anything but self-actualiza­ gain an opportunity to meet Mrs, Williams, who is indeed becoming The Sports Department asked should not be thinking of drop­ tion is superficial. In agreement quite handy with a broom, having had a chance or two swinging for a budget from the with this remark, I add that to and stabbing some of the little rascals to death. $10,000 ping particular sports but adding Student Senate out they were such sports as fall .tennis, skiing, give meaning and authenticity allotted $8,000. (At Salem State football, etc." to any goal, only spontaneous College the budget for basketball I asked what could be done personal motivation ,- the key Vaghy Strings Perform alone is $6,900. Another example to remedy this situation. "First," influence of young radicals today is Johnson State College , with a suggests Dr. Costello, "we would - will do the trick. But, in the by Peter Webster the Nasson and UMP campuses, $6,000 budget for skiing.) raise the activity fee to $35.00 confused, incoherent and some­ Some of their other · important "At Gorham," remarks Dr. as have other state colleges. times rude manner that we stu­ Monday afternoon and evening, duties are the first chair positions Costello, "most of our $8,000 is Secondly, the students can take dents are prone to employ, I Feb. 26, the .Vaghy String Quartet in the Portland Symphony Or­ spent for transportation· and of­ the responsibility upon them­ believe the person who prompted presented the third in its series chestra, the presentation of sev­ ficials, Officials for the freshmen selves and vote for the appro­ such a remark from the faculty of four scheduled lecture-dem­ eral concerts in the New York games cost $500 and for the priations necessary to put this member was in effect asking for onstration and concert programs City area, and the instruction of varsity games $1000. Conse­ college up where it belongs in the aid and assistance of all on the Gorham campus. Works advanced · string students from quently we are. unable to print competitive sports." faculty members in interpreting performed Monday included tl!e surrounding communities, and helping to change the con- very well known Mozart-quartet, Their interest in the college -ditions_ on Passam~uoddy Reser­ the D minor, K. 421, Serge and its students seems especially vation, Vitenam, the impending Prokofieff's String Quartet No. 1, a~id. Because of this and of their New Parking Policy. Set Brave New World of 1984 and Op. 50, and finally Anotonin deep love of music, they strive by Karin Thurber does not include special college all the rest. Dvorak's String Quartet in D to present the best possible per­ functions or week-end activities). It is my belief that the students minor, Op. 35. Without question, formance of string quartet music By fall, Gorham State College This will guarantee the student who are all too lately expressing the performance of each of these available will witness a parking policy a parking space. themselves on the above local works was excellent. The next and final perlormance change on campus that will There was also proposed a and world problems are stating Like the Music in Maine con­ of the quartet is scheduled for create organi'zation out. of a change in the parking fines for their own views of what a college cert organization, the Vaghy T uesd ay May 14, at Russell Hall, virtual dilemma, according to the parking violators. For in­ should be, of what at least some String Quartet is largely supported 8:00 P.M. Maurice E. Littlefield, director stance, the first parking viola­ of the men who claim to be by federal funds. This marks their of student personnel. tion for which a student receives their "teachers" should be doing. second year in the state and their The real problem encountered a ticket will be free, or a sort Yet the counter-remark to this second year of residence at Gor­ Summer Courses is that of parking. There just is of a warning. The second viola­ was expressed in another faculty ham. The quartet also perlorms not enough room for every stu­ tion will cost the student $3.00 opinion - "You have your own at Bowdoin College, as well as To Set Record dent on campus, whether com­ and a third will cost $5.00. leaders who can do this for _you." The largest and most diver­ muter or resident, to have a car. A fourth violation will result I doubt whether one's fellow sified number of course offerings There is · not even enough avail­ in the student's losing his park­ student, who has also had 16 in the history of Gorham State able space for eve1y resident or ing privileges on campus and continuous years of doing lessons @ The Gorham State @ · College's annual summer session non-resident junior or senior a meeting before the Parking by compulsion, has suddenly, will be taught at the under­ to have a car. Committee to resolve the matter. because of an additional year or graduate and grad uate levels June The Faculty-Student Com- According to Mr. Littlefield, two of college, found his identity 1 to July 26, according to Aca­ mittee on Parking, composed of ' the reasoning behind the first or, much less, had a viable op­ Observer d emic Dean Robert M. York. two faculty members, two stu­ violatlon . being free was that portunity to flex his leadership Some 75 courses in art, educa­ dents, and two administrators, "anyone can make an honest muscles. In any case, this is not tion, psychology, English, mathe­ met and made recommenda­ mistake." But for the perpetual the point. I would say that stu­ Vol. March No. X - 11, 1968 - 11 matics, music, physical educa­ tions that would alleviate and parking violator, the present dents on this campus, more so Editor-In-Chief tion, science, social science, in­ better the situation. If approved, $1.00 fine was not c;uring the than anywhere else, due to Anthony W. Cocco, Jr. dustrial arts, and h·ade and in­ the following changes in the problem of the student who socio-economic and regional back­ Associdte Editors dustry, taught by 45 faculty parking policy will go into effect parked anywhere and eve1y­ grounds, seek some semblance Karin Thurber, David Ezhaya members will be offered during in the fall of 1968. where. of leadership in a faculty per­ the six-week session. Commuter or resident stu­ As a final note, the ' Parking sonage to identify with and, until News Editor: ...... Harold Mitchell now have found but few such men. Staff: Peter Richards, Dorothy · In addition, the College will dents with ca'rs on campus will Committee asked the College Fitzpatrick, Donna Douglas, conduct a post-session from July 29 be assigned a specific parking Council to make sure that the William Sims, Pam Johns, Law­ to Aug. 16, and special work­ space in a particular lot and will faculty and administration also rence Fergeson, Peggy Minuitti, shops. not be entitled to park any­ adhered to the parking regula­ Letters .... J Stanley Dodge. Gorham State will also conduct where else on ,campus. (This tions. I Feature Editor: .... Patrick Ayotte an Upward Bound program for Staff: Jean Richio, Susan Palmer, the third consecutive summer, Some of the students and my­ Don Stanley, Patricia Spencer, and will be the site of an NDEA Commencement Committees Named self are ve1y concerned as to Cynthia Croteau, David Mal­ Institute for Advanced Study in Commencement Committees Thombs, Wayne Stevens, Bob why we can't go down and use ley. Industrial Arts. have been set up by the Class Benware. the gym on weekends. Cultural Editor( .... Eva Bennett of 1968. They are as follows: Cap and Gown Committee: Mary As the school policy now stands Staff: ~eter Webster, Laura Lin­ Commencement Committee: Story (Chairman), Cindy Shea, we can only use it when a ton, Gerry Hoff. Class officers; Peter Curran, Presi­ Martha Robinson, Cynthia O'Roark, teacher is there. We don't see Sports Editor: .... Byron Greatorex Faculty Happenings dent; Bill Diamond, Vice-Presi­ Lee Northup, Bob Morang, John why a proctor can't be responsi­ Staff: Richard Paine, Dan dent; Be~ty H ersey, Secretary; Morang, Tony Rousseau. ble for us, as he has full control Hardy, Bernie Baston, Richard Ron Silvia, Treasurer; Sue Morton, Class Gift Committee: Ruth over us in the dormitories. If Ackley. Mr. James M. Whitten, asso­ and Cindy Hanson. Wolenski (Chairman), Mike Mad­ the proctors can't assume respon­ Fraternity Reporter: .... Bill Hunt ciate professor of social science Ad-Hoc Evaluation: Tris Emory, den, Kathy Friedman. sibility for us, please find some­ Business Managers: ...... Brent at Gorham State College, will Tim Cook, Mmy Walker, /Roberta Outing Committee: John Serber, one who can. Olson, John Shortil. be one of seven candidates in Shaw, Dean Richmond. Mel Curtis, Claire Pontbriand, If the children from another Circulation Editors: ...... Anne contention for Gorham's Town Banquet Committee: Arlene Steve Foster, Dolly Wilbur, Su­ school can use the gym on Sat­ Stevens, Karen Johnson. urdays, why can't we? After all, ' Staff: Ann Holt, Nancy Hutton Council. The election was held Levasseur, Shelley Starbird, Kay zanne Brooks, John Morrow. Mar. 11 . Gagnon, Cindy Beaulieu, Burleigh we pay to go here; and the gym Linda Parlin. ' is just idle during off hours. Why Copy Editor: ...... Tom Martin Gorham has recently installed a new Council Manager Govern­ Whitten has been recently "I am running since ,I feel the not use it? We aren't delinquents, Staff: Linda Miller, Anita Bus­ we know when to behave and siere, Elaine Stewert, Judy ment as opposed to the 'selectman' named President-elect of the voters of Gorham should be Morse, Linda Lachance. type. Mr. Whit.ten's reason for Maine Library Trustees Associa­ given the opportunity to elect when to have fun. Please find Typists: ...... Beth Grant seeking the position of counselor tion and the Maine Representa­ an educator to their school com­ someone! We can't get teachers Sherry Spearin, Marty Tibbetts'. was his interest in promoting tives to the New England Board mittee. My background in pro­ to come down and open up the Barbara Thorpe. this form of government,. Whitten of Library Trustees. fessional education, in teaching gym after hours. They just don't Artists: ...... Vance Wormwood, also felt it was beneficial and Mr. Robert A. Estes, associate from grades seven through college want to come, and the ones that Lee Northrup, Linda Shell, necessary to the town of Gorham professor. of mathematics, is ·a and in teaching elementa1y do can't because they have too Barbara Pruesch. to have a representative from candidate for the school board. teachers gives me a perspective much work of their own. Photographer: ...... Eric Bartlett the college faculty on the Town Mr. Estes gave his reasons which few other parents have." "Locked Out" Adviser: ...... Reginald Bowden Council. for candidacy as the following: Robert Joy Page 2 OBSERVER March 11, 1968 GSC Pageant With_the Greeks G irls Named by Anita Bussiere TEKE TOPICS college. It is planned to s.erve During the week of Feb. 18, to keep a pictorial record of Zeta Chi Epsilon, along with by Larry Ferguson social events of the year. Alpha Xi Delta and Kappa Delta DELTA CHI PLEDGES: Front (left to right): Roger Lord, Robert This past week-end of March Epsilon, held rushing. Pledge Logan, Robert Hamalainen, David Smith, Phillip Merrill, Allen Main. Since the last issue Tekes have 8th and 9th marked the end of parties were held on three con­ been busy with the wi~d-up of TKE's formal pledge program, Back: James Chamberlain, Donald Moen, Robert Bowie Brad Whit­ secutive nights. On Feb. 22 bids Winter Carnival. Sat. afternoon and the installation of the neo­ taker, Michael Cormier, Terry Kenne1Y· (Photo by Bartlett) . were given to and accepted by Mar. 2nd, Tau Kappa Epsilo~ phytes as fraters in Tau Kappa Linda LaBreque, Sandy Winslow, won the gold medal in ., the inter­ Epsilon. After the formal installa­ Gamma Rho Plans Sale and Show Jennifer Van Fleet, Debbie El­ fraternity hockey competition. tion, which began Fri. evening by Gib Twitchell and the "Golden Gammas" not ward, Joyce Ingham, Geneva The 'Fekes won the laurels by and terminated about 4:00 p.m. really boasting, but hoping. Small, Kay Morrill, Rose Sulli­ a 7-2 victory over Phi Mu Delta, Sat., a banquet and party was After the Serendipity Singers With the end of the week van, Barbara Strout, Linda Warner, then repeating in the winner's held at the Presumpscot Grange concert, Gamma Rho members came the end of the pledge pro­ Donna Martin, Chris DuLac, Alice circle, by handing a 4-1 defeat in Portland. were ready for a rest. But plans gram. Installation ceremonies for Farrell, and Nancy Hutton. to Delta Chi in the second game. . Mar. and eight fraters 30 31, were already under way for an the pledges were held Fri., Mar. 8. Plans are well underway for Dick Pelletier scored 5 goals of Lambda Delta chapter will outing with the Sweetser Home Gamma Rho i~ now laying the Miss G.S.C. Scholarship for the day, getting a hat trick participate in a province school, children on the following Saturday. plans for a candy sale arou'nd Pageant. The pageant will be in the first game, ( three goals to be held at Alpha Nu chapter The Sweetser Home is ·an in­ Easter and a Variety sh'ow time held Apr. 5th at 8 P.M. Ellen in one game). John Kortecamp at the University of New Hamp­ stitution for emotionally disturbed in the near future. In the mean­ Warren, a former Miss Maine, scored four goals, and Dennis shire. The leadership conference children, located in Saco. The time, -.ye will hold shows around will be the Mistress of Ceremonies. and Dave DeTore with one will be coordinated· by Province children toured the snow sculp­ the area to raise money to back, The contestants are Sharor Spin­ apiece provided the rest of the Supervisor, Tom Erbright, and tures with the brothers and if possible, another big name ney (Upton Hall), Helen Sanborn scoring. That evening at the will involve discussion and ex­ pledges and later were enter­ group near the end of April. (Andrews Hall), Cindy Wieden W_inter Carnival Ball, which cul­ change of ideas in all facets of tained by movies, stories, music, Gamma Rho wishes to thank (Robie Hall), Laureen Pinkham minated the week's activities the fraternity. Chapters from the and supper. the other fraternities on campus (Delta Chi), Belinda Raleigh (Phi Tau Kappa Epsilon received first University of Maine, Gorham State The basketball teams are going for their support and help during Mu Delta), Carmen Woodside honorable mention for our snow College, University of New strong with the "Gamma Rays" the Serendipity Singers campaign. (Tau Kappa Epsilon), Cheryl sculpture of Grenoble. Hampshire, and Boston Uni­ boasting an undefeated record Campbell (Gamma Rho), Anita Last week · the pledges during versity, along with colonies from Norton (Zeta Chi Epsilon), Rachel "Help Week," undertook a project Plymouth and Keene State Col­ Davis (Alpha Xi Delta, Cindy of constructing a large bulletin leges, and Husson College will Alpha Xi Pledges 38 Women Farrington (Kappa Delta Epsilon), board, which was donated to the participate in the school. and Linda Weatherspoon (Modern by Anita Bussiere Dance Club). I After a successful rush progra:U, Sydney Rivers (Vice-President), Library Adds Books Alpha Xi Delta took in 38 pledges. Rachel Roy (Chaplain), Elaine --- New books continue to appear The pledge program, which will St. Pierre, Kathy Shaw, Jonnie last until Apr. 20, includes work Smith (Secretary), Terry Shea, on the ; library shelves at the projects, study halls, and social Margie Smith, JoAnn Spaulding, rate of over one hundred per activities. Marylin Talarico, Karin Thurber week. Among those recently ac­ The pledges are: Jean Bean, (Treasurer), Marty Tibbetts, quired are a great number of Deborah Beers, Sherry Burrows, Sylvia Trueworthy, Mary Ann the books in the "Civilization of Anita Doyle, Kathy Flaherty Walinchus, Patricia Wallace, the American Indians" series (President), Pat Hardy, Sue Beth Wilson, Linda Wother­ published by the University of Oklahoma press. These are hand­ Jackman (Parliamentarian) Cathy spoon, and Joyce Wyman. Jones, Dawn Keefe, Stephanie On Mar. 9, the pledges took some, illustrated volumes deal­ Kneeland, Linda La Chance, part in joint activities with Delta ing with little known tribes of Victoria Manzer, Mary Michaud, Chi pledges. Alpha Xi's snow­ the American West; such as the Peggy Miniutti, Claire ·Nadeau, sculpture "High Hopes," in front Mixtec, Assinboenes, and Kick­ Sharon Nickerson, Lennie Nutter, of Russell Hall, was awarded . apoos as well as better known Jean Ouellette, Janet Pothier, the prize of "most original" at tribes like the Cheyennes and The~e young m~m have been_ installed as members of Tau Kappa Barbara Preusch, Janice Ranta, \ the Carnival Ball on Mar. 2. Navahos. Epsilon Fraternity. Front (left to right): Bernard Baston Richard Anyone having difficulty in Rainh~,. Kenneth ~elton, John Marquis. Back: Gregory Forti~r, Daniel obtaining i one of the copies of McQmhken, David Deas, Steven Arkin. Not present in photo are Howard Zinn's book Vietnam: Steven Grannell, and Peter Clifford. (Photo by Bartlett) lntramurals In Home Stretch the Logic of Withdraw! placed by Dan Hardy though James Brown and the in the dormitories and com­ Delta Chi First In Snow Contest Psychedelic Daisys have not muter's ' lounge might be able to by Dave Smith achievement. This year's basketball intra­ won a game (0-3), teammates find a library copy. Three have Charley Pease and Dave Malley been added to the "Crisis in -,....,..~ -,,'-'-;,-,.---.~~ --'-""-=• The officers of the first Delta murals have been more active ha-ve---added 26 aoo-23- points~--American_ Culture" display. Mr. - 011- Sa(•Mar. 9, the Brothers Chlpledge c ass are: Mrke Cormier--than ever- be-for with sixteen respectively to the team's cause. Zin~ will appear at a convocat10n of Delta Chi and the Sisters of President· Bob Hamalanian v~ teams participating. The teams Another team, the TKE Trojans, Apnl 29. Alpha Xi Delta held a party to President; Phil Merrill, Secr~tary; are divid~d in_ to two lea_gues: have been unable to play be------acquaint the pledges of both Bob Bowie, Treasurer. the Ame:i?an and the National. organizations to the aspects of We are glad to see the students Compnsmg the American cause there has been an insuf- PHT Degrees Due ficient number of players. social life. The chaperones in- using the Delta Chi skating rink League are the following teams Again this year, Epsilon Pi eluded the Dean of men and' and to see the hocky tournament and their records of wins and Tau has taken steps to insure women and other pi·ominent on the rink a success. losses to date (March 5). The In the National League, the that wives of graduating students Gamma Rays who are with faculty. The Delta Chi entry in the Kappa Ko!ts are 3-1, with ~ohn 3-0 will receive some of the credit Dan Mills scoring 28 total pts., The annual Delta Chi Cabaret winter carnival snow sculpture Craig scoring a total of 51 pomts, due them. This credit is in the will be held on Fri., April 26, contest won the most outstanding Danny Bryant, 24, and Peter and Wayne Lyford, 21. Hoffs form of a Pushing Husband Hor9-e, with one win by at Caroline's in Cape Elizabeth. award. Campbell 22 total points. Next 3-0 Through degree (PHT). It is forfeit, have as its high scorers We would like to congratulate Our social ·activities for the in line are the Nifty Netters, dedicated to the wife for the our winter carnival King and Spring have been well planned 3-1 with one win by forfeit. (A Dick Miller with 30, and Dave support, sacrifices, encourage­ Chaney, 20 points. The Kool Queen John Waterhouse and and we hope to mitiate man; forfeit is called when a team ment, and dedication she has Few has the most high scorers Judy Shute on their outstanding firsts at Gorham State. fails to have the sufficient number given her husband. The degrees to play a game. of all teams: Danny McQuilkin will be presented by President Outstanding scorers for the Russ Kelley - Greg - 38, 31, Brooks at the senior banquet. Netters are Bruce Thompson - Fortier - 24, Byron Greatorex Applications for this degree may 37 points, Warren Galway - ,- 23, Tony Cocco - 21, and be obtained at the information 33, and Darrell Johnston - 22. Jesse McDougal, 20. The TEKE desk in Corthell Hall. The Phi Mu Delta Mules also Knights (2-1 with one win by have a record of 3 wins and one forfeit) are supported by Dave loss with one win by forfeit. Deas with 30 points. High in Dennis Tracy has added 48 points scoring for F-Troop (1-2) are Frosh End to teammate John Mauro's 32 Carleton Clukey with 48, and for the Mules' top performers. Dean Bailey, 26 points. The Leading all players in scoring Winless Wonders are 1-2 with 6 -13 Record by Richard Ackley is Bob Logan for the Kappa Don Atkinson and Tim Landry Kegs (2-2) with 77 total points. sinking 37 and 26 points re­ Ending the season with a John Sanfacon has added 34. The spectively. The Golden Gammas win over the Intramural All-· Mix-Ups are 1-2 with the win are 0-2, and the Rodents are 0-3 Stars, the Freshman squad showed by forfeit. Fellatio And Then with one loss by forfeit. For the a few bright spots for next year's Some are 1-2. Sc•-ring for Fellatio Gammas, Guy Hunt has ac­ varsity team. Fred Almquist led are Bob Clark with 38 total pts. cummulated 17, and Wayne the Huskies in point average , Terry Cekutis - 29, and Al Diffiin, 14 points. Mike Jackson and rebounds, averaging 24.7 Lettellier, - 31 total points . Al- has 26 for the Rodents. points and snaring 13 rebounds per PHI MU DELTA PLEDGES - Front (left to right): Richard garrie. Fred also set a scoring Herse~, Clarence Allen, Robert ·Clark, James Dyer. Back: Terry record for a Gorham player in Cekutis, Harold Wing, Doug Wall, Dave Deletetsky, Kenneth Cobb. Varsity Ends Season At 9-13 the Hill gym with 42 points (Photo by Bartlett). by Bernie Baston 16.31 points, followed Adams. against St. Francis College. Charles Hammond had the Doug Bearce finished with a fine 15.9 per game point average. NOTICE Varsity Huskie Bill Adams was highest field goal average with the high scorer for this seasons' 44.9%, followed by Bill Beck Ken Robertson followed with 7.2 varsity basketball squad. Adams with 44%. Bill Beck had the points and 9.6 rebounds. From The ~nnual Basketball Banquet scored a total of 404 points for highest percentage of foul shots there, Dick Ackley hit 6.9, Lyn­ Donalds will be held Mar. 12, at 7:00 don Hastings made 6.6, and Dave Me with 74.6%. Harvey Moynihan in Up,ton Dining Hall. a game average of 18.3 points. Bill Beck with a total of 359 followed close behind with 71.4%. Deletetsky got 5.5 points per points for a game average of Charles Gordon, with an average game. Bob Kegler averaged 8 The CloHst Thing To Home rebounds per game despite seeing Pure Beef Hamburger ...... 18 of 11.7 rebounds per game, was the Huskies best rebounder. limited action in many games. Tempting Cheesburger ...... 2.5 Coach Martin's boys ended Triple Thick Shake1 ...... 2.5 i The Huskies shot a season "Where Old Friends Meet" total 1807 points as compared with a 6-13 record, not out­ Golden French Fr ies ...... 15 standing, but understandable. Deliciou1 Filet of Fi1h ...... 30 to their opponents total of 1932, nothing the Huskies shouldn't They lacked height, depth . and STOP AT THE GOLDEN ARCHES MASON'S be proud of. experience. Many had never played ball in high school, and In Gorham,. Maine 3 · Stores of Fashions If your organization, group or others only sparingly. Almquist could possibly fill a starting posi­ for fraternity plans special events Luncheonette • Groceries which ar~ worthy of coverage in tion for the varsity next year, Misses and Women the Observer, the newspaper staff and Bearce wilr be valuable if Italian Sandwiches must be notified. Coverage may he can overcome his height Downtown Portland handled, by members of your disadvantage. But beyond that, Mill Creek be 332 St. John Street it remains to be seen whether Open 8:00 a.m. - 10 p.m. Narth Gate organization, or a reporter will Portla~d, Maine be assigned upon notice to the or not anyone can make ' the Observer office. Your cooperation grade in varsity college basket­ is appreciated. ball. Judges Pick Winners The annual Winter Carnival snow sculpture contest this year illustrated the creative abilities of G.S.C.'s various or­ ganizations on the theme -of the "1968 Olympics." The judging was done on Saturday, March ·3, by Dean Edna Dickey, Dean Jerome Sullivan, Mr. Robert Miller, Dr. Elizabeth Kerr, and the King and Queen of the Winter Carni­ val, Judy Shute and John Water­ MOST OUTSTANDING - Pictured above is the most outstanding jouse. snow sculpture of the 1968 GSC Winter Carnival, a fine piece of SUCCESSFUL EVENT - On Wed., Feb. 27, as part of the GSC work by Dave Tanguay and the Delta Chi Fraternity. (Photo by Winter Carnival festivities, the Serendipity Singers, shown above, From the seven snow sculptures entered, four of them received Bartlett) appeared in concert at Warren Hill Gymnasium. The folk-rock group was sponsored by Gamma Rho Fraternity. (Photo by Bartlett). awards and were announced at the Winter Carnival Ball on Saturday evening Mar. 2: Delta Here· It Is Super U Chi fraternity won the Outstand­ Singers Performance Successful ing award for a representation (Ed. Note: - The following material has been excerpted from of a two-man bobsled with a the law creating the "Super University" system. The Observer somewhat disturbing voice of dog perched on the brow of the has selected sections of pertinent interest to students.) by Pat Ayotte Nick Holmes in " Oh Sinner Man." sled. Alpha Zi Delta sorority won The burning-red lighting for Most Original with their sculp­ Through the combined efforts AN ACT Relating to Coordination of Public Higher Education. this number complemented the ture of a ski boot with a gold of the brothers of Gamma Rho message well. Other pieces in medal draped over one side. Kappa Sec. 1-A. Establishment; purposes. To develop, maintain and sup­ Fraternity, Gorham State College which they excelled were the Delta Epsilon captured the Most port a cohesive structure of public higher education in State had the exciting experience of swinging enactment of "Frankie the Humorous award with a large of Maine and in full recognition of the principle that each insti­ hearing and seeing the Seren­ & Johnny" as written by Shel caricature of a Saint Bernard dog. tution of higher education shall have a proper measure of control dipity Singers perform on Gorham Silverstein of Playboy fame, and Tau Kappa Epsilon won Honorable over its own operations and that its faculty shall enjoy the academic campus, Feb. 27. Their special Pete Seeger's hauntingly beauti­ Mention with their "Miniature freedoms traditionally accorded institutions of higher education in blend of seriocomical songs and ful "Bells of Rhymney ." Evidences Grenoble." teaching, research and expression of opinions, a system unifying dramatic sketches tended to favor of their showmanship and explana­ the University of Maine, Gorham State College, Farmington State the humorous. Renditions of their tions for their great success in College, Aroostook State College, Washington State College and routine and lines can still be college · towns could be found Fort Kent State College is established under the name of the Uni­ heard about the campus. in their keeping complicated "Black Fox" versity of Maine. Aroostook State College will be named Aroostook Especially effective in the seven-part harmony in balance State College of the University of Maine, Farmington State College serious vein was the gravelly and and incorporating topical jokes. Next GSC Film will be named Farmington State College of the University of The "Black Fox," the 1962 Maine, Fort Kent State College will be named Fort Kent State United Artists Academy Award College of the University of Maine, Gorham State College will be winner for Best Documenta1y named Gorham State College of the University of Maine and Feature, will he shown at Gorham Washington State College will be named Washington State College on Mar. 15 at 7:00 and Mar. of the University of ~aine. 17 at 7:30. This film,. narrated by Marlene Sec. 4. Board of trustees. The board of trustees of the university Dietrich, tells the story of Nazi shall consist of 15 persons. The Commissioner of Education shall Germany allegorically, using as serve as a voting member ex officio. Fourteen of the members shall its framework von Goethe's 12th be appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the century fable of Reynard the Council for 7-year terms. Initially, 7 members, but no more than Fox. Reynard, who represents 7 members, shall be appointed from among the members currently Adolph Hitler, is called upon by an serving on the Board of Trustees' of the University of Maine for aging lion (Hindenburg) to · save terms of years as follows: One for 7; one for 6; one for 5; one for the animal kingdom from the 4; one for 3; one for 2; and one for one. The other 7 members, 3 wolf (Stalin). To persuade others of whom shall be chosen from among the members currently serv­ of the righteousness of his right ing on the State Board of Education, shall be llPPOinted for terms to rule, Reynard uses psychologi­ of years as follows: One for 7; one for 6; one for 5; one for ·4; one for cai ruse and gimmicks. 3; one for 2; and one for one. No person accepting such appoint­ "The Black Fox" is illustrated ment shall remain a member of the State Board of Education. Sub­ with realistic etchings by Wil­ sequent appointments shall be for full 7-year terms. Trustees are Observer photographer Eric Bartlett catches the action in the first helm von Kaulback, Dore's sur­ eligible for reappointment once only and shall retire upon reach­ Winte,-Carnival Olymp-ic Hockey game featuring Phi Mu and TKE. realistic drawings from Dante's ing the age of 70. Any vacancy shall be filled by the Governor , TKE bested Phi Mu, 7-2, and then went on to defeat Delta Chi, Inferno, and original drawings with the advice and consent of the Council for the unexpired 4-1, to win the gold medal in hockey. by the contemporary American balance of the term. Trustees shall serve without pay, but shall artist, Byron Goto. Background receive their actual traveling and other expenses incurred in the music, composed and conducted performance of their official duties. The terms of office of the by Ezra Landerman, is played trustees appointed under this 1 section shall commence 30 days after Mrs. Glicos Lectures To SEA by the New York Chamber Or­ the effective date of this Act at which time the terms of all chestra and the Julliard String current trustees of the university shall terminate. The board of Quartet. This should prove to be trustees shall, when practicable, meet from time to time at each On Culture of Greece a very interesting evening. of the various campuses of the university. On Mon., Feb. 26, Mrs. Joan Sec. 4-A. Administration; chancellor; campus heads; administra­ Glicos spoke and showed slides ful architectural ruins of Greece. tive council; advisory committees. The board of trustees shall ap­ on Greece to the SEA group. The highlight of Mrs. Glicos' Observer Funds point a chancellor of the university who shall serve at its pleasure Mrs. Glicos, who is replacing talk was ' her description and (Continued from :Page 1) and be chief administrative and education officer thereof. The Mrs. Sawtelle while she is on explanation of the rather poor of the college newspaper, the chancellor may maintain an office at Augusta and such other of­ sabbatical, is a graduate of Gorham educational facilities she visited Observer. Bowden and Observer fices as the board of trustees may designate. The chancellor shall State College. Mrs. Glicos went while the·re. editor Anthony Cocco explained nominate and the board of trustees shall appoint the persons to to Greece to visit her relatives The speaker for this month's head the various campuses and shall give said persons such titles that due to the rising cost of living there. Her slides showed SEA meeting will be Mr. Pecoraro, publication, as well as technical as shall he deemed appropriate. The head of a campus shall not city and counhy !if~, and were State Co-ordinator of Social expenditures, the Observer had run serve concurrently as chancellor or as a member of the board of especially centered on the _beauti- Studies, from Augusta. trustees. An administrative council composed of the heads of each into grave financial difficulties. Bow­ den· suggested three alternatives institution shall be formed. The board of trustees shall appoint such advisory committees on behalf of the various campuses and the newspaper could employ: 1) such other advisory committees as may appear desirabli;. cut down the number of issues; 2) look for a new publisher, which might lower the ,quality of the Sec. 4-B. Duties of the board of trustees, chancellor, adminstra­ paper and 2) publish as long as possible until the money runs tive council and heads of the various campuses. 1. Board of trustees; duties. The board of trustees, in con­ out. No final decision was reached sultation with the chancellor, shall be the governing and planning by the committee, although it was generally accepted that the body of the university and in addition shall have responsibility for preparing and approving the operating and capital budgets of Observer would publish in its regular capacity until it can no the university and presenting them in accordance with the direction in Title 5, section 1665, and Title 5, chapter 153. longer afford to. 2. Chancellor; duties. The chancellor shall exercise such powers Super-U and fulfill such responsibilities as shall he delegated by the board. 3. Head of each campus; duties. The head of each campus shall (Continued from Page 1) be the chief administrative and educational officer thereof and shall GSC and the other campuses be responsible for the day to day operation and development of will not lose their individuality its academic program within the limits defined by the board of as a result of this merger. On trustees and the chancellor; and in addition, shall exercise such the contrary, a demand for "in­ rights and privileges as are generally recognized in the administer­ stitutjonal autonomy" and "in­ ing of admissions, curriculum development, extra curricular pro­ stitutional identity" was insisted grams, long-range planning within the framework of the overall upon by the individual campuses university plan, and supervision of faculty. and is guaranteed by the "uni­ (More next issue) fication" bill. Finally, as an example of in­ stitutional autonomy, the ad­ missions policy shall be deter­ mined by each campus and not the University of Maine in Orono. REDIN''S On The Square Policemen in Hawaii often carry surfboards in their patrol cars for emergency calls to help / surfers in distress. THE COLLEGE SUPPLY STORE The deadline for all news items for the Apr. 1 issue is Mar. 21, Mrs. Joan Glicos addresses the Feb. 26 meeting of the S.E.A: The Sun. No material after this date subject of her lecture was her recent trip to Greece. (Photo by Bartlett) can be accepted.