Whittier College Poet Commons The Rock Archives and Special Collections 7-1966 The Rock, July, 1966 (vol. 22, no. 2) Whittier College Follow this and additional works at: https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/rock Recommended Citation Whittier College, "The Rock, July, 1966 (vol. 22, no. 2)" (1966). The Rock. 174. https://poetcommons.whittier.edu/rock/174 This Magazine is brought to you for free and open access by the Archives and Special Collections at Poet Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in The Rock by an authorized administrator of Poet Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. archives The Rock - Alumni Magazine R(( 1966 The Alumni Magazine of Whittier College/Volume XXII Number 2 July, 1966 WHITTIER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION OFFICERS Eugene M. Marrs '50, Whittier, President; Dr. John D. Kegler '38, Palo. Verdes Estates, President-elect; Thomas V. Deihl '47, Whittier, Immediate Past President; and Kenneth L. Ball '34, Whittier, Past President. MEMBERS AT LARGE Stanley G. Alexander '48, Santa Ana; Ray S. Dezember '53, Bakersfield; Stephen A. Gardner '40, Los Angeles; Wayne L. Harvey '60, Whittier; and Russell P. Vincent '40, Whittier. CLASS REPRESENTATIVES Judith Ann Shuler '64, Santa Ana; Kenneth Hunt '65, Downey; Gregory Hardy '66, Torrance. COMMISSION CHAIRMEN John A. Arcadi '46e, Whittier, Alumni Fund; Mrs. Alan C. Davidson '63, Whittier and Mrs. George Marich '63, La Puente, Activities Co-Chairmen; Stephen A. Gardner '40, Los Angeles, Publications; Richard H. Thompson '34, Whittier, Student Alumni Relations; Dean E. Triggs '33, Ventura, Education. ASSOCIATES PRESIDENT from the president Vincent Sinatra '33, Glendale. 3 CLUB PRESIDENTS Dr. Robert Thompson '43, Whittier, 1195 Club; Mrs. Anthony Pierno '54, the making of an alumnus-'66 Whittier, Cap and Gown Alumnae; Alice C. Lembke '40, South Pasadena, Broadoaks Alumnae. 4 SOCIETY PRESIDENTS Old Acquaintances Mrs. John Baker '57, Whittier, Athenians; Mrs. Ronald Rogers '57, La Habra, Ionians; Mrs. Hollis Griffen '60, Costa Mesa, Metaphonians; Mrs. 8 Kendall Bowlin '55, Whittier, Palmers; Mrs. Lela Martin '64, Whittier, Thalians; John W. Brink '56, Whittier, Franklins; Stuart Gothold '56, Poet Promenade Whittier, Lancers; Elwyn B. Dyer '50, Los Alamitos, Orthogonians; Robert Davis '62, Los.Angeles, William Penns; and Jack W. Baker '59, San Ga- 13 briel, Sachsens. EX-OFFICIO Dr. Paul S. Smith, President, Whittier College; Buck Ferguson '67, Presi- dent, Associated Students; Dr. Robert W. O'Brien, and Dr. W. Roy New- som '34, Faculty Representatives. ALUMNI REPRESENTATIVE TO THE ATHLETIC BOARD OF CONTROL Eugene M. Marrs '50, Whittier. THE ROCK STAFF Donald C. Bishop '61, Editor; Milton D. Stark '58, Sports Editor; and Paul Lewis '66, Graphics Designer. Member: American Alumni Council American College Public Relations Association THE ROCK is published quarterly during the months of September, December, March, and July by Whittier College in the interests of the Whittier College Alumni Association. Second Class Postage paid at Whittier, California. Send changes of address to the Whittier College Alumni Association, Whittier, California, 90602. WHITTIER COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION Dear Fellow Alumni, With the closing of my term of office I wish to thank all alumni who have given of their time and talent to the success of the alumni program this year. Whittier College is in the midst of a tremendous development change with the ground breaking of the new Science Building soon to take place on tradition steeped Hadley Field. All alumni and friends of the college feel a sense of pride in the progress and accomplishments of our alma mater. In its few short years, the Whittier College Alumni Association has gained considerable stature. As I turn over the reigns of office to Gene M. Marrs, it is my hope that each of you will continue to support Whittier College and the Alumni Association in all of their endeavours. Sincerely, Thomas V. Deihl '47 President Whittier College Alumni Association - 1965-66 Whittier College, Whittier, California 90602 / OXbow 3-0771 / Extension 27 The Whittier College Alumni Association experienced its annual growing pains on experienced its annual growing pains on June 11, 1966. A total of 401 Bachelor of Arts degrees were conferred upon men and women in the tradition steeped confines of Herbert E. Harris Amphitheatre. An overflow crowd of more than 3,500 people heard Vice Admiral Hyman G. Rickover, pioneer of the nuclear age in submarine propulsion, speak about the American education system and its challenges to today's graduates. Vice Admiral Rickover, an outspoken critic of United States education and educators argues that the position of the United States as a leader of the free world demands basic reform of its entire educational practices. As head of the Atomic Energy Commission's Naval Reactor Branch, as well as the Nuclear Propulsion Division of the U.S. Navy, Rickover opened the Navy's Nuclear power school. His experience in this field has enabled him to closely evaluate the American Educational System's products, which has led him to the conviction that in our changing world, reform of our system and the establishment of National Educational Standards are essential to our world competition. Highlighting the Sixty-third Annual Commencement was the conferring of degrees by Dr. Paul S. Smith, President of the College. Besides the 401 graduates receiving the A.B. degree, there were 44 Master's Degree Candidates. Of this number 39 received the Masters of Education; 4 received the Masters of Arts; and Karol Williams, from Chicago, received the first Masters of Arts in teaching to be awarded at Whittier College since this new degree was added. The MAT requires a master's major in the field of specialization. The 1966 Committee on Honorary Degrees awarded Chet Holifield, Congressman from the 19th 1110 making of an alumnus'OH Congressional District, Montebello, California, an honorary Doctor of Law. Congressman Holifield has served in Congress since 1942 and is Chairman of the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy in the 89th Congress. Holifield is nationally and internationally recognized as an outstanding leader in atomic energy legislation. Earlier in the day the Annual Alumni Day Luncheon was held in the Walter F. Dexter Student Center Campus Inn. The luncheon honoring the graduating Class of 1966 also presented tribute to preceding classes who were holding reunions. These classes were: 1906 (60th Anniversary), 1911 (55th), 1916— the Golden Anniversary Class (50th), 1921 (45th), 1926 (40th), 1931 (35th), 1936 (30th), 1941 (25th), 1946 (20th), 1951 (15th), 1956 (10th), and 1961 (5th). Miss Mabel Roberts '06, the only surviving member from her class was present to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of her graduation from Whittier College. The luncheon attended by over 500 alumni friends, and parents, watched as the Class of 1966 was welcomed into the Alumni Association by Thomas V. Deihl '47, president. William Wright, President of the Class of '66 presented a check to Dr. Paul S. Smith to cover the cost of receptionist furniture for Whittier's new $3.5 million Science Building. Annual Alumni Achievement Awards were presented by the Alumni Association past president, Ken Ball '34, to two of Whittier's outstanding graduates. Chosen this year to receive the Alumni Association's highest award were Dr. Thomas E. Coffin '36, for his work in the field of Business and Dr. Chester M. McCloskey '40 for his work in the field of Science and Research. Dr. Coffin is currently a Vice President of the National Broadcasting Company in charge of Research and Programming. Dr. McCloskey, after spending several years in research at California Institute of Technology is currently the President of the Norac Company with headquarters in Azusa, Calif. Geoffrey Sheppard '66—ASWC Pres. Press Conf.—Rickover and Holifield W. Wright '66—Sr. Class Pres. Honorary Doctorate—Chet Holifield Top—Achievement Award—Thomas E. Coffin '36 Brother Joe Coffin and 'ife accepting Middle—Gene M. Marrs '50—new Alumni President Shirley Mealer Award Winner—Lola B. Hoffman '23 The Shirley Mealer Alumni Service award was presented this year by Dr. W. Roy Newsom '34 Dean of Whittier College to Miss Lola Hoffman '23. After many years of teaching Miss Hoffman returned to Whittier College to take over responsibility for the Reading Clinic. In giving the award Dr. Newsom stated: "Miss Hoffman has given of her time and talent above that which is required." Rounding out the luncheon activities was the passing of the gavel, symbol of authority in the Alumni Association, to Gene M. Marrs '50 the 1966-67 President of the Whittier College Alumni Association. Also inducted into office were Dr. John D. Kegler '30 Vice President and, serving three year terms on Whittier's Board of Directors, are Russell Vincent '40 and Wayne Harvey '60. 7 Editors note: Whittier College has finished "the making of an alumnus '66, and the Alumni Association has added several hundred to her rolls. Our congratulations go to the Class of 1966. Middle—Class of 1926-40th Reunion 1966 Alumni Day Luncheon ottom_Achievement Winner—Dr. C. McCloskey '40 Mrs. Ruth Watson Hosterman has retired Mrs. Betty Haas Snelson is now teaching United Fund. He and his wife Dorothy (Dolph '46) after 38 years of teaching in the Alhambra first grade in New York City. Her ad- live at 12182 Ora Street, Garden Grove. `22 City Schools. She and her husband Paul `35 dress there is 171 Herrick Ave., Teaneck, are planning many extended trips with New Jersey. Mrs. Esther Winger Howlett has retired their trailer throughout North America. from her position in the Sanger Schools. Miss Mildred Force was honored with a tea given She is living at 2232 Mary Street, Sanger, by former students and co-workers at her retirement `44 Calif. Mr. William B. Temple is the General from teaching. She has completed 41 years of teach- Manager of Covina Irrigating Company.