COMBS ELECTED PREXY 60 Percent of Students Vote For Greek-Dominated Council Last Thursday and Friday students of Santa Barbara College went to die polls to elect Jerry Combs, ’58, as Student Body President for the school year 1957-1958. In an election that was decided by 200 votes, the student body showed its approval of Jerry Combs as its top student- V ol XXXVI GOLETA, CALIFORNIA, TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 1957 No. 36 governing officer for the coming year. In a statement to El Gaucho, Combs expressed the fol­ DEADLINE 4 P.M. FOR ‘EL GAUCHO’ lowing: “ I only wish to say that I will do all in my power ELECTION RESULTS AND to make next year’s Legislative Council one which will EDITOR APPLICATIONS; PCB PLANS consider the welfare of Santa Barbara College as a whole TOTAL VOTING FIGURES the primary factor in every decision. The college should THOROUGH GRILLING OF APPLICANTS and will be placed above any other affiliation I might have. This I solemnly swear to the Student Body.” The deadline for applications for the position of editor of this publication, El Gaucho, will be this afternoon at 4 p-m. As of Friday Although Cy Epstein, ’58, was afternoon, five students have submitted their applications for the defeated, the fact that he was position. They are: defeated by only 200 votes speaks Don Ball, ’59 well for the stiff competition he Judy Dilley, ’60 Modem Chorale handed Combs in the elections. Louis Robinson, ’60 ■Many predicted a landslide vote Pete Vorzimer, ’58 Concert Set For against the independent Epstein Ray Ward, ’58 prior to the elections. However, Thursday evening at 7 o’clock Noon Today in And. as the results show, the election the Press Control Board is plan­ was quite close indeed. ning on interviewing the appli­ The Modern Chorale, an unique cants already mentioned, as well Cy Epstein wished to ex­ group of trained solo voices in as any other students who hap­ press the following: “I feel pen to submit their applications Madrigal tradition, will present a I’ve presented an honest and before today’s deadline. “pops concert” today at noon in educated platform. I’d like At this meeting the Board the auditorium, under the direc­ to thank those who voted for plans to fire at Rie applicants tion of Dr. Van A. Christy, pro­ me, and good luck to Jerry.” numerous questions pertaining to fessor of music. The public is in­ the functioning of this college An interesting fact about the vited to this free event. Jerry Combs, *58, SAE Don Cottle9 959, DTD publication, how it can be im­ A.S, President9 1957-58 A.S. Vice President9 1957-58 resultant elections is that next proved if necessary, and many The popular organization has Joanne Taylor, ’58, KAT A.S. Secretary, 1957-58 year’s voting members of Legis­ other questions pertaining to the appeared often in this area the A.S. President Junior Class President lative Council are almost entirely position being sought by the ap­ past year. The program this Jerry Combs .................... 698 Robert Kieding Greek-affiliated. This might say plicant. noon features particularly loved Cy Epstein .................... .... 494 Junior Vice President Faculty Members something for the Greek popu­ The "position, which currently compositions from sources as A.S. Vice President (Runoff) pays $214 per year and gives the larity and interest in student widely separated as folk music Jerry Perry ...................... 506 Maureen Mahoney editor a voting seat on Legisla­ Don Cottle........................ 668 Russ Hoyt Get Fellowships body government here. tive Council, automatically makes and Broadway musical comedy. A.S. Secretary Summer research fellowships The office of ASB Vice Presi­ the editor a member of California Contemporary, romantic, folk Junior Secretary for four Santa Barbara College Joanne T aylor............. .... 737 dent went to Don Cottle, ’59. Jo­ Club. and other schools are represent­ Suzie Williams faculty members have been an­ Patti Crane ................. .... 439 anne Taylor, ’59, defeated Patti ed. nounced by Dr. Elmer R. Noble, Men’ s Rep-at-Large Sophomore Class President Crane, ’59, for the office of ASB Dr. Christy has arranged a acting provost. George Hawkins Dennis Naiman University summer fellowships Secretary. The combination of Aquarama Scheduled Modern Chorale adaptation of Ted Zundel Sophomore Vice President intended for a limited number these two students, plus the new “ Stranger in Paradise” from the Larry Adams of junior members of the faculty With a theme of “ This Is New Janet Weidenbach student body president, should Broadway musical, “ Kismet.” have been awarded to Dr. Joseph York,” the moods of Manhattan Women’s Rep-at-Large Sophomore Secretary R. Connell, instructor in zoology, insure adequate student govern­ will unfold in the sparkling water Soloists will be Roland Bergthold, Peggy Wood Mary Hartnett and Dr. Homer D. Swander, as­ ment for Santa Barbara College pageant presented by the UCSBC baritone, and Sue Swift, soprano. Ann Worrell sistant professor of English. this coming year. Third Annual Aquarama. For Another highlight will be the Sandy Bechtold A.M.S. President Two fellowships awarded each three evenings, May 2, 3 and 4, Mesa Representative Stan McGinley .......... .. 365 Other offices to which stu­ Flower Duet from “ Madame But­ summer by the Haynes Founda­ beginning at 8:15, the campus Barbara W offord ........... 35 Larry Rust .................... .. 206 terfly” by Puccini. Singing the tion were given to Dr. Harold J. dents were elected go as fol­ pool will be filled with students Neal Rasmussen ............. 40 solo roles will be Katherine Min- A.M.S. Vice President Pious, assistant professor of eco­ lows : Men’s Rep-at-Large— of the Women’s Physical Educa­ Senior Class President tion Department, sponsors of the nick, soprano, and Betty Allen, Greg James .................... .. 334 nomics, and Dr. Robert Billig- Larry Adams, ’58; George Bill T ice .............................. 211 show. George Plasch................ .. 229 meier, assistant professor of so­ Hawkins, ’60, and Ted Zun- mezzo soprano. Tony Joseph ................... .. 143 This presentation will offer a ciology. del, ’59. Women’s Rep-at- Four Appalachian folk songs Senior Vice President A.M.S. Secretary The Haynes Foundation fellow­ large variety of rhythmic, syn­ Large — Peggy Wood, ’59; are included. “ The Gallows Tree,” Diana Schacht Bob Holcomb ................ 303 ship is awarded to an instructor chronized swimming acts, cen­ Lou L e v y ............... ............ 228 Ann Worrell, ’59, and Sandy tered around the theme of New a somewhat plaintive song based Senior Secretary or assistant professor who is York, and includes a east of 67 on a traditional ballad from the Alice McAdam ................. 105 A.M.S. Treasurer completing a manuscript of sig­ Bechtold, ’59. Mesa Repre­ nificant research within the so­ swimmers. Kentucky mountains, is arranged Joan Strand..................... 238 Jim Perino sentative — Neal Rasmussen, cial sciences. ’58. Senior Class President by Tom Scott like a miniature Dr. Connell’s project is an at­ — Bill Tice. Senior Vice Pres­ ORIENTATION opera with the various characters tempt to complete an accurate ex­ sung by Katherine Minnick, perimental study of natural inter­ ident— Diana Schacht. Sen­ PROGRAM BAND SHOW REVEALS PROMINENT Carole Ozanian, alto, John tidal barnacle populations which ior Secretary— Joan Strand. he began in Scotland. Knowledge Chairmen and presidents Goeschl, bass, and Dennis Lees, Junior Class President-—Bob TALENT HERE AS SHOW CLAIMED HIT of population changes is funda­ of clubs and organizations tenor. The dramatic ballad tells Kieding. Junior Vice Presi­ are reminded to return “ Highly successful” is the only of present day rock-and-roll sing­ mental for many fields, including of a girl sentenced to be hanged, ers. His antics had the audience dent— (runoff between Russ forms for the A.S. orienta­ term to be applied to the first epidemology, medical entomolo­ who seeks help, and of her sur­ laughing all the way. Hoyt and Maureen Maho­ tion program today. A re­ annual Gaucho Band Show held gy and parasitology, but difficult prising rescue. Pete Danner’s classical guitar ney). Junior Secretary— Su­ minder, also, of the general last Thursday night in the Cam­ to obtain. meeting of the A.S. Orien­ Accompanists for the program solos were another high point of zie Williams. Sophomore pus Auditorium. the show. Danner also displayed tation Committee in the will be Patricia Smith and Ruth Dr. Swander is completing a Class President— Dennis Nai- Before an enthusiastic audi­ a quiet humor to go along with Huddle, May 8, at noon. Winslow. book, “ The Design of Cymbe- ence of about 250 students, fac­ his professional playing. man. Sophomore Vice Presi­ line,” an attempt to investigate ulty and townspeople, Santa Bar­ Mary Stewart danced two num­ dent — Janet Weidenbach. bara student talent presented two bers, and the Commore brothers, the relationship between the de­ Sophomore Secretary— Mary ADLER TO READ CHAUCER TALES AT hours of musical entertainment Don and Dave, showed that they signs of Shakespeare’s plays and Hartnett. A.M.S. President of all types— all of it good. were no strangers to the boards his use or modification of con­ — Stan McGinley, ’59. A.M.S. The first half of the show was in their dance presentation. ventional form, subject matter, ENGLISH DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION devoted to the men’s and wom­ Bert Swift displayed a fine Vice President— Greg James, ideas and values. “ The Canterbury Tales,” by Chaucer burlesque of himself, the en’s glee chibs under the direc­ baritone voice in singing a pair ’57. A.M.S. Secretary— Bob Geoffrey Chaucer, will be read Tale of Sir Topaz. tion of Mr. Carl Zytowski, and of popular songs, and this young Dr. Pious’ research, now be­ Holcomb, ’59. A.M.S. Treas­ in the auditorium of the New Chaucer wrote his poems with the two organizations presented man will undoubtedly be heard ing carried on in Great Britain, urer— Jimmy Perino, ’59.