Where have we failed?
John Fitzgerand
Kennedy is dead! These were the words that shocked the whole world. The 35th President
of the United States had died from the assassin’s bullets.
Is that what J.F.K. was though, just another President? No, not just another President. When he died on that fateful Friday, a part of each one of us died with him. He was a man of youth, vigor and intelligence, a person who radiated a personal warmth that made people everywhere feel like his close friend. Here was a man who captured the hearts of millions the world over with his deep sincerity and youthfulness. He liked things we liked; he did things we did: he loved children; he loved his nation and gave
his young life for it. Yes, we lost more than just a President: we lost a symbol of the very heart and soul of
our free nation.
Not only did people mourn the death of the man, but they were left with a question with no sure answer. How could this happen in a democratic nation like ours? We can blame it on the Dallas police force for their incompetence in advising and protecting him. The outward blame seems to lie on their shoulders, but was it all their fault? Each one of us, as an American, shares in the blame.
It is my personal belief that our democracy has gone in two directions. At one end are the men who give their lives, as Kennedy did, to uphold and protect our democratic way of life, and at the other end are the people who take freedom and democracy for granted. This is not a.minority
group either. We never stop to think what this freedom really is until we lose a living symbol of it.
Have we become so selbcentered and morally degenerate that such a thing can happen and go unattended? How can people in a national like ours learn to hate? The killers of Medgar Evers and the four Negro children in front of a church should make us wonder. How can people hate
who love their country and what it represents? What has happened to our nation of freedom loving people? Where have we failed?
Peninsula College Christmas Music
By JOAN ROGERS
Tuesday, December 10, is the date set for Peninsula College to
have its annual Christmas program for all interested PS students and faculty. The program
will last approximately one hour (10:00-11:00), and participants will be the Peninsula College
choir directed by A. Lee Freeman, and a brass quartet directed by
Miss Margaret Holm. The Reverend Thomas M. Hostetler, First Christian Church will deliver the Christmas message. Choir selections will be “Rise Arise.” “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” “Venite Adoremus.”
“The Journey of the Wise Men,” “While Shepherds Were Watching.” and “Give to the World Thy
Peace.” The brass quartet, consisting of two trumpets played by Mike Bohac and Ron Wolfe, trombone
played by Gary Putas, and baritone played by Don Wolfe, will play “Cazona” by F Maschera
(1540-1584), and “Quartet ‘Wagner’ ” arranged by J. Ord Hume.
Early Start Seen on P.C. Buildings
The much needed Peninsula College campus is now a partial reality. The request of the Port Angeles Board of Directors to construct part of the total project has been approved by the State Boardof Education. The local funds on hand will be used for the beginning construction.
John D. Giann ,Superintendent of schools, said in an interview “This authority means that the local board can proceed with its plans to call for bids on several buildings.” The construction will include the administrative and faculty building, the library unit, the science laboratories, the business education department and classrooms, or a total of eighteen classrooms and laboratories.
These buildings are essential for the move from the present location: The present building will be utilized by the highschool.
The second phase of construction will consist of the gymnasium, the science lecture and demonstration hall. And the students center and fine arts building which will include music, drama, speech, and journalism departments.
The State Board has approved the S1,262,723 building plan and has agreed to provide the $755,761 towards this cost. However, the State Boards approval and tentative allotment of funds for the Peninsula College buildings is dependant upon the approval of the voters on the $59 million bond issue in the November,1964 general election.
It will be up to the local district to provide $486,962 of the total plus the cost of equiptment, furniture, land-clearing and land developtment. The latter costs are estimated at $100,000. Any additional contingencies for higher costs must be met by the Port Angeles district. The entire amount of the first phase of construction is estimated at $600,000 to $630,000, which is also the maximum of local funds available.
The first phase of construction should begin in early Febuary in order to be ready for classes by the fall quarter of 1964. The fate of phase two will be decided two months later.
Tacoma Rabbi Addresses Students At Convocation held November 19
Rabbi Richard Rosenthal of Tacoma addressed a Convocation of Peninsula College students at eleven
o’clock on Tuesday, November 19. Rabbi Rosenthal is one of a group representing the Jewish Chautauqua Society,which provides speakers to colleges in order to create a
better understanding of Jews and Judaism through education.
Before speaking at the assembly Rabbi RosentheJ was guest speaker in the college’s world literature and philosophy classes. These classes questioned him on such things as the historical persecution of Jews, the Old Testament as used in Jewish religious teachings, and his views concerning attempts to unite world religions. Questions from the philosophy class concerned some theories of Judaism.
One interesting analogy Rabbi Rosenthal used in the world literature class concerned his reacton to Hannah Ahrendt’s Eichmann in Jerusalem. He compared Nazi persecution of Jews to someone’s stepping on an ant hill, and asked, “What could the anthill have done to prevent this?
And what inside the hill made it to be stepped on?”
In Rabbi Rosenthal’s formal address, “Let’s Do Something Religious,” he dealt with two main
ideas, the first of which was the idea of holiness. The feeling of holiness was brought, into the
world through the translation in human terms of the holiness seen
in God. Rabbi Rosenthal said the world can be made holy by the way one lives; every act is a reflection of God.
The second of these ideas concerned the belief that every man is created in the image of God.
Thus, “There is no need to question who is my neighbor, or whom do I love.”
Christmas Formal: “Silver Bells”
Peninsula College is buzzing with activity as final plans for the Christmas Formal “Silver Bells” are being completed by the Associated women students ( AWS).
“Silver Bells” to be held from 9 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. December 19, will take place in harrington’s skyroom. It is to be a dinner-dance. Tickets are on sale for $5.00 a couple.
President Jan Estes stated, “No standardized dress is required for the dance. but the feeling among the girls favors wearing formals to make the dance more of a dress affair this year.”
To carry out the theme “Silver Bells” the Skyroom will be decorated in red and white. A pure white tree will be placed in one corner highlighted with flood lights. Net Christmas trees with tiny red balls will decorate each table.
Unforeseen Events Affect Community Service Committee’s Program
The date originally set by the Community Service Committee to initiate a series of Political Forums became instead the day when the entire nation mourned the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The speech of State Representative Dan Evans, scheduled for the evening of November 25, was canceled, and the projected series was postponed for the remainder of this year.
One other date selected by the committee proved how difficult it is to deal with life’s uncertainties. The Convocation address of 1 Rabbi Richard Rosenthal and the showing of the second award winning foreign film. “The Last Bridge,” took place as scheduled
on November 19, despite the unscheduled appearance on that day
of the season’s first snow storm. Attendance at the film was sharply reduced.
On the evening of December
110 the Committee will present “inside East Germany” in the high school auditorium and at 1:00 p.m. on December 14 they will sponsor the showing of “Heidi’ and “Heidi and Peter” for children of the county.
Ski Club Plans Events for Season
Ski Club has thus far taken no trips, but does have plans for a
big trip over Christmas, destination unknown. There will be many trips to Hurricane Ridge.
President Bill Taper and a few other members of the club helped make it possible for the
ridge to be opened by Thanksgiving instead of waiting until the end of December. Thanks tothe lot of you!
The Ski Club is going to get films on different techniques of skiing and has plans for a combination style show and movie in the near future. There will also
be a workshop held soon so everyone can get their equipmentin shape.
Beer mugs with Peninsula College decals will be sold by the club as one of its money-raising
projects. They will be on sale soon.
Anyone who likes to ski and has lots of good ideas for the club is welcome to come to the
meetings, which are usually held on Thursday nights at 7:30 p.m.
We’re looking for a big turnout and a lot of winter fun!I
Editorial
One quarter has come and gone here at P.C. and from all outward observations this community college is becoming a well established and stable institution of higher learning. Our present classrooms are bursting at the seams, social activities are numerous and well executed. In fact, so promising are all the signs that we are already assured work will now begin on our new campus.
Even with all of these promising aspects of a full fledged, well established community college, something seems to be amiss. Our social functions, particularly the Halloween Party, were well planned and quite successful.
The academic interest of the student body as a whole is good, but with all these favorable signs accounted for, there still exists within the life of our school an air of lifelessness—a virtual vacuum. It thrives on the lack of dedication and school spirit. The result: students just arent interested in school life and seem to care less.
A higher education should make us better educated and make us eventually financially secure; but even more, it should develop socially welbrounded individuals. This social maturity we create and develop here, whether it be on the basketball court, on the dance foor, or even over a cup of coffee in the student center.
It is in this area I feel Peninsula college is failing to develop and mature. Furthermore, we alone do not face this problem. It is present at many neighboring community colleges as well. But it still is “our” problem to meet and overcome.
Why is it that this vacuum exists and persists? It is depressing to think that when the new campus is finished the same emptiness might prevail. Are our social functions too childish or ill planned? Do you feel that you don’t belong or that maybe you’re alone in your desire to participate and have fun? Or have we just plain become too grown up in our old age to have some good old fashioned
“fun?”
There are answers to all of these questions, not in any book or faculty conference room, but among you, the back’ bone of this college. It is the duty of our student government leaders to sound out these problems and take steps to fill this vacuum.
Remember leaders, there are other things to representation than saying “aye” or “nay.” I suggest that the student leaders of Peninsula College create and lead in a panel where each person present expresses his feelings toward college, what he thinks is missing and what can be
done.
Everyone feels that somehow things aren’t what they could or should be. Why not try and organize yourselves and your thoughts and find out what really is missing and what can be done? To state it briefly: Organize your goals before your activities.
Letter to the editor
Dear Sir:
Plans for skiing in one of the most beautiful areas of the United States, right in Port Angeles’ own backyard, are coming to a head this year although they were previously canceled by the
park department two years ago. Mr. W. C. Abel of Sol Duc Hot Springs has been instrumental in putting ideas together for the development of the Seven Lakes Basin area and actually beginning a plea to the park service in Washington, D.C.
Petitions have been circulating in Clallam, Grays Harbor, and Kitsap counties and will be presented to the
department in Washington in order to show the public’s desire for such an area.
The planned development will include a six-mile access road from Sol Due Hot Springs. A
tramway would start at the parking lot and carry skiers and sightseers to the Hart Lake basin where T-bar lifts would branch out on the high divide. This area has been termed one of the finest skiing areas in the
county by enthusiasts who hiked into the area two years ago. Excellent conditions exist for skiing from early November until June or July.
Upon the suggestion of this development, supporters were told that the Olympic National
Park was to remain a wilderness area and that no such idea would be considered. But another national park, Estes Park, Colorado, was to have remained a wilderness area until public demand urged the construction of a similar tramway at Aspen, Colorado.
At present, the Seven Lakes Basin is inaccessable except by only the heartiest of hikers, and then only in the late spring or summer. If the tramway was to be established, those who are unable to do extensive walking could enjoy the beautiful scenery and fishing in the summer months, and a brand new ski
area would be open to the skiers in the Port Angeles area as well
as to the rest of the country. Support can best be shown by letters to your Congressmen in
Washington, D.C., and, if 21 years of age and a registered voter, by
signing a petition located in most downtown stores. If enough interest is shown, Port Angeles and
the Peninsula Pirates may have a new recreational area within a few years.
Sincerely,
Marvin J. Branc
Dear Sir:
We have all suffered a great loss with the assassination of the President of the United States. I
believe that we have all been awakened by the nobility of mind expressed in the words and deeds
of the late President John Fitzgerald Kennedy.
It has been said, the times are what make a President great This points, however, to only one
of the reasons President Kennedy was indeed great. We must recognize as well his contribution
to the times in such things as the Peace Corps, the physical fitness
program and last of many cultural exchange programs he
supported. These are only a few of the reasons the world mourned
his death. For the world truly suffered a great loss.
I do not write this to renew your saddness at the of
the holiday season but rather to point to one great truth from the words of President Kennedy He
phrased it in his inaugural address: “Ask not what your country can do for you;ask what you can do for your country“
Do not most of us here at Peninsula feel the converse of those words? Isnt it very true that we
try to get by with the least amount of work whether it be ln the classroom or in the home?
The question was put to me in economics class not long ago,
“Well what can I do about it?” and I’m not ashamed to say that
I was caught unprepared to answer. Since then I have given a great deal of thought to what I can do about this apathy and for that matter what we all can do. It seems to me we all could
become a little more active in public affairs and learn to make
intelligent decisions, whether it he in the clasroom or at the polls.
I realize many of us are still nonvoters but after all, isn’t one of the reasons we are in college is to
improve ourselves? Hence, by improving ourselves we are also improving our country. Let’s give the idea of what the country can do for us to the days of old, and rephrase our attitude to ask what
we can do for our country.
J. Ross Burwell
Nov. 26, 1963
Phi Theta Kappa
The Mu Phi Chapter of Phi
Theta Kappa, a national honorary society for junior colleges,
now consists of only three members, all of whom are sophomores.
The other thirteen members either graduated last spring or moved
to different colleges. Surely there must be more sophomores eligible than three! Freshman students,
too, will be eligible at the end of this term if they are in the upper ten percent of the student body. This now stands as a minimum grade point average of 3.00.
If there are any students who i meet the requirements at the end of this term, Phi Theta Kappa will take them in next quarter. Membership is based not only on . grades, but on moral character j
and leadership ability.
The 1964 National Convention for Phi Theta Kappa will begin I on April 21 at Aberdeen, Washington. The convention sites are
alternated each year from the east to the west coast. An elaborate program, unusual recreational activities, and an outstanding business agenda are planned. Among the activities are a seafood
dinner and program, a banquet and dance, a tours day, and a hootenanny the same evening. The convention will adjourn on
April 24. All members of all Phi Theta Kappa chapters in the nation are invited to attend.
Circle K Activities
Circle K is a service club devoted to bettering Peninsula College. It is a follow-up of the high
school Key Club and is sponsored by the community’s Kiwanis Club.
In past years, the young men of this club have been the sponsors of some of the college’s most successful functions. So far this year
they are sponsoring the Harlem Stars and are planning to provide an identification board for
our gym. This board will contain the names and numbers of the basketball players so that the spectators can follow the games more easily.
The capable officers of this year’s club are President Don Olson Vice-President Mike Doherty
and’ Secretary-Treasurer, Mike Douglas. Mr. Young is the adviser. The group is looking forward
to a lively year in which the Circle K will have an active part
Christmas Poll
The first snow has fallen, and
very soon the Christmas lights
will begin to appear. The Buccaneer staff has taken the liberty
to play Santa Claus and ask some
intellectual students the familiar,
‘‘What do you want for Christmas?”
Sharon Meyers— “A 10 year
supply of Russian Leather.”
Betty Strang—“Co-ordination.”
Jani Kendall—“To go away by
myself.”
Cathie Neer—“All my PERSONAL problems solved.”
Bob Albright—“Good grades.”
Ross Wait—“A fifth . of pasteurized milk.”
Thor Menzony—“The cross between a road runner and a crocodile.”
Glen Merriweather—“A bleekensnorker with an automatic
whirlitzer and dual thrombos.”
Jim Tasca — “Co-ed football
game in the snow.”
Mel Corfee—“A Playboy Bunny.”
Karen Nordwell—“A garbage
can to put at the bottom of my
hill.” .
Stan Fouts—“Two LP’s by the
Smothers Brothers, passing
grades and a pocket warmer.”
Frank Nelson—“A bed warmer
—oh, just make it a comforter.”
PC ACQUIRES CHEERING SQUAD
By JOAN ROGERS
Never in PC’s three year history have there been the; familiar “flying colors” on the sidelines of the Pirates Basketball games. OF COURSE there has always been enthusiasm among the PC participants, and finally the faculty and students have arranged a gool substantial representation of the devastating black and gold! Wednesday night, November 13, before a small group of faculty members.
Jack Hussey, Karen Nordwell, and Eoline Bradley so effectively displayed their acrobatic talents, that they were officially made the first cheerleading squad of Peninsula College.
Now, fellow rooters, we expect a terrific turnout at ALL Pirate basketball games, not only to cheer on the
hardworking 1963 Peninsula Pirate team, but to back up our brave, new. cheering squad. Go Get ’Em, Pirate fans!
Pirates’ Prospects
By Ralph Nite
Basketball at Peninsula College this year takes on a brighter look. The Pirates will be playing their first season of actualy varisity competition. In their first year of competition the Pirates played in a city industrial league. Last year they played junior varsity teams of many of the state junior colleges. Next season the Pirate hard court men will be right in the thick of things as they will be full time members of the junior college conference.
Prospects seem much brighter but the Pirates may have trouble improving on last year’s record because of a definite lack of tall players; however, this year coach Bill Quenette hopes he has remedied the situation with the addition of two 6’6″ers.
Leading the list of players this year are three returning lettermen,Don Olson, Dick Sooy, and Jim Pfaff. Don led the Pirates in just about every department last season. Both Dick and Jim saw starting action last season with Dick being a regular at guard at the end of the season.
Two 6’6″ers Marv Branch and Roy Fullerton will give the Pirates the extra board and offensive punch needed. Two former Port Townsend players, Dave Edwards and Rich Brooling are expected to prove themselves valuable, with both being given a chance to crack the starting lineup for the black and gold Pirates.
PC Athletic Competition
Peninsula College not only has athletic competition on the varsity level but also on the intramural level. Under the direction of Mr. Bill Quenelle an intramural sports program has been set
up for the men students of the college. Competition will be in
basketball, softball, golf, track, and possibly swimming. First.
competition of the year will be in basketball. It is slated to begin the first week in January.
The men students of the college were drafted into six teams. Each team is headed by a manager and an assistant manager. Managers selected for the 1963-64 school year include: Frank
Cavanaugh, Ray Kawamoto, Ron Anderson, Byron Metcalf, Jack
Hussey and Bernie Pulver. Several practice sessions have
already taken place with the turnout at each session being
large and very enthusiastic.
THERE’LL ALWAYS BE CHRISTMAS
There’ll always be Christmas
As long as there’s holly,
A Santa Claus suit
And a man fat and jolly.
As long as there’s mistletoe,
A pretty young miss,
And a lad still waiting
For that belated kiss.
There’ll always be Christmas
As long as there’s snow
And snow forts to build
And snow balls to throw.
As long as there’s trees
In the woods to chop down,
’Cause they’re too darn expensive
To buy downtown!
There’ll always be Christmas
As long as there’s kids
To do all the things
That Mother forbids:
To play in the snow
Without any mittens.
To hang on the tree
The new Christmas kittens.
There’ll always be Christmas
And stockings to fill
As long as there’s a fireplace
And a twenty-dollar bill.
As long as there’s money
In the Old Man’s pocket
To buy sister a dress
Or Junior a rocket.
There’ll always be Christmas
And hot buttered rum
As long as there’s butter
And water and rum.
As long as there’s stars
To count in the sky
By the starry-eyed fella
When he feels a little high.
There’ll always be Christmas
As long as St. Nick
Is not beguiled
By a neat little trick,
Such as stuffing the chimney
Full of soot
Or tying a rope
Around his foot.
As long as there’s laughter
And music and cheer
And fun-loving people
To welcome the New Year,
As long as there’s merry-making
Always to be done,
There’ll always be Christmas
And parties and fun!
– Gerri Farley
Hootenanny Held at Senior High
For some time, Port Angeles has talked of wanting and having a Hootenanny, and on Sunday, November 17, the lively sounds of old folk-lore shattered the walls of the Senior High
School gym. The Community Services Committee at Peninsula College sponsored 16 folk singers for the enjoyment of the general public. Young and old’ alike gathered on the floor and joined in the hand clapping and singing to songs the individual groups sang, such as, ‘I Will Never Marry,” “This Land Is Your Land,” “Green Green,” “Western Wind,” and songs the entire group sang such as “Abeline.”
PC has hopes of another Hootenanny sometime in the spring
of 1964 but there is NO definite plan.
Social Whirl
By SHERI FORESTER
“HALLOWEEN PARTY”
On the evening of Friday, November 1, just one day later
than the holiday is usually acknowledged, the sophomore class
hosted Peninsula College students at a Halloween masquerade party. The event was held at the Campfire Clubhouse, beginning at 8:00 and terminating at the Cinderella hour. And speaking of Cinderella, she (Jay Carter) made her grand entrance with golden hair, glittery dress and . . . tennis shoes!?!?!?! Jani Kendall and Dave Edwards joined “Cindy” in their witch doctor garb. Frank Cavanaugh found that his old fashion bathing suit was not quite warm
enough and decided to change later in the evening. Costumes ranged from a bouncy, roaring twenties flapper, Karen Baker, to a charming southern belle, Sandy Fletcher. Prizes were awarded to several of the masqueraders who were judged by chaperones, Miss Holm and Mr. Maloney. Miss Holm was dressed as a Dutch girl in a gaily colored ensemble.
Marian Gubala won the prize for the “most traditional” in her pumpkin garb. Sheri Forester and Dick Sooy, who came dressed as Raggedy Anne and RaggedyAndy, won all-day-suckers for the “best couple” prizes. The title of “scariest” went to Dave Kirkbride who was dressed in a buglike Martian costume. The judges named Donna Acorn’s African native costume the “most original.”
A chair relay and several other games were played before refreshments were served. There was a great abundance of jelly beans, donuts and home-made apple cider for all.
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Pajama Party
The freshman class-sponsored pajama party was held at the Campfire Clubhouse on November 15. Mr. Watson and Mr. Prevost were chaperones for the evening, but declined to wear the proper attire for the occasion.
Besides the usual dancing,there were checkers, cards, and other games to amuse the participants. One game in particular,
which had not been previously planned, but seemed to entertain the group immensely was spin
the bottle, a new game.
About midway through the evening, the Pajdma King and Queen were- announced. King Bruce Chesterfield and Queen Betty Strang, were crowned by freshman, class President Dave
Edwards.
The chaperones then served as judges of various pajama outfits. Mike Douglas and Janet Estes won a jar of bubble water and a bubble blower for the “best couple” pajamas. Helen Plut won a pair of scissors for the title of “most covered up” p.j.’s. The title of “most brief” pajamas and a blanket went to Marilyn Holmberg.
Wire baskets were available to anyone wishing to pop popcorn in the fireplace, although Mr.Watson and Mr. Prevost made most of it in the kitchen using frying pans. Hot chocolate, punch and cookies were also available throughout the evening. Although participation was poor, those who attended had a good time.
Critical reactions to ‘The Last Bridge’
“The Last Bridge,” a foreign film presented at the high school auditorium November and on television the preceding weekend, was viewed with much interest on the part of teachers and stuI dents. The film concerned the German invasion of Yugoslavia during the last war, the plot cen11ering around a German woman doctor who loses her nationality
and comes to a feeling of humanj ity and sympathy for the Yugoslavs.
Originally spoken in German and Yugoslavian, the dialogue was “dubbed” with English, so that the characters’ mouths actually spoke foreign words while
the listeners heard words understandable to them. This was the main objection to the film, for in
the opinion of English Professor Mr. Watson, “The plot was relaI tively simple, but the feeling was in the dialogue, and the subtleties of feeling were lost through thetranslation.”
Another comment, made by a student, Ruth Bemis, was, “You had to watch the faces of the
characters to really know what was going on.” Dave Dunbar was impressed with the plot of the
story, his opinion being that it “dynamically illustrated the conflict between love and duty,”
the love, that of a German woman for a man, and the duty, her obligation as a doctor to save
lives.
