Palomar College
Volume 29
Number 10
A Publication of the Associated Students
Ellis, Jazz Ensemble perform tomorrow Don Ellis, internationally known trumpet player, will stage a repeat performance of last year's concert with his long-time drummer Ralph Humphrey and the Palomar College Jazz Ensemble tomorrow night in the Dome at 8 p.m. Tickets are $2.50 for general admission and $1 for students with ID cards. Ellis, who has played with the best professionals, also enjoys playing with amateur bands. "Working with high school and college bands can be more exciting than playing with the top pros," says Ellis, "and the Palomar group is one of the best college bands I've ever played with." Ellis adds that because of their youthful enthusiasm, young musicians with proper guidance can bring an intensity and emotional depth to the music which may be missing in a professional performance. Ten years ago Ellis was largely
Red Cross seeks blood donations Volunteers from the American Red Cross will be in the Student Union December 10 taking contributions of blood beginning at 9:30a.m. According to Gene Jackson, assistant dean of student affairs, the contributions will go to a fund used exclusively by donors and their dependents. Under the plan, if donors or their eligible dependents receive blood transfusions anywhere in the United States, the San Diego Blood Bank will replace one unit of blood for each unit used. The blood does not have to be replaced and there is no limit to the number of transfusions. Free doughnuts, coffee and fruit juice will be provided for donors.
Indian heritage, history recalled Billy Hunting Horse and the Kiowa Dancers will perform live Indian dances as a part of the Third Indian Culture Day December 12 and 13. The festivities will begin with an opening prayer and a welcoming address December 12 at 9 a.m. in room P-32. Included in the celebration will be lecture-presentations, dramatic plays, films and movies that deal with the history and heritage of the American Indian, in addition to various Indian customs. The activities will culminate with a Pow Wow in the Student Union December 13 from 8:30p.m. to midnight. Entertainment will be provided by Pacific Coast Dancers and the Golden State Gourd Society.
Don Ellis
Biology students explore Baia on week-long trip Equally interesting are Cedros, Islas 8an Martin and San Bonito. Rising up from an oceanic mountain chain, these coastal islands offer wide fields for geology and anthropology studies as well as biology. Nearly extinct species such as the Northern Elephant seal and the Osprey reside in these islands and offer a perspective found nowhere else in the world. "This trip is more than a biological adventure. It's a total live-together-inharmony experience," commented Knapp. Two units of credit are available for the class. For more information concerning the class or fees, contact Knapp in ST-36 or Stevens in LS-5.
Cal Maritime applications available Applications are now being taken by the California Maritime Academy for the class entering in the fall of 1976. Classes are open to both men and women. Upon the successful completion of studies, Cal Maritime students are awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in either Nautical Industrial Technology 0'" Marine Engineering Technology. Applicants must be high school graduates between the ages of 17 and 24
upon admission. (Veterans are accepted up to age 27). Transfers from other colleges may receive up to one year of credit for the four year program. The Academic Dean, Wilbur H. Parks, stresses that applicants should apply early, as spaces are limited. Catalogs, application forms, and financial aid information will be sent upon request. Queries should be addressed to the Admissions Office, California Maritime Academy, P.O. Box 1392, Vallejo, CA 94590.
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Forensics sponsors raffle In an effort to raise funds for scholarships and augment tournament expenses, the Forensics Team is sponsoring a raffle December 19 at noon in the Student Union. According to team president Sam Sansom, "Donations for the raffle are 25¢ a ticket or five for a dollar." Approximately 70 prizes will be given, which include a sewing machine with a retail value of $275, a $40 guitar, a $30 cassette recorder and a $30 electric broom. Some of the other prizes are gift certificates, dinners for two and wine making kits. Proceeds from the raffle will go to the Palomar Forensics Foundation Scholarship Fund. "The fund is used for financially needy speech individuals and, secondarily, to assist in defraying tournament fees and expenses;" said Sansom. "There are approximately 15 tournaments a year and
there are presently 40 team members." Reflecting on the accomplishments of the team and giving expectations for the coming tournaments, Sansom said, "We have four returning competitors and with the caliber of incoming people we are setting our sights for number one." The team placed fourth in the nation during the 1974-75 competitive year and according to Sansom, "Palomar College is highly respected in the speech community. "The national tournament for all junior colleges will be held in Chicago this year, and we're hoping that the funds raised from our raffle will make it possible for us to attend the tournament. "Members of the speech team will be located in the Student Union at various times during the week asking for your donations. We truly do ask you to consider making a donation toward this cause," concluded Sansom.
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Li'l Abner, the Drama Department's second production of the season, will begin a two-week run December 11. Curtain time is 7:30p.m. The musical is based on the popular comic strip created by Al Capp which began in 1935. The story concerns the humble residents of Dogpatch, USA,
In addition to his own 14 albums, Ellis has recorded with people such as Charles Mingus, George Russell, Michel Legrand, the New York Philharmonic and Frank Zappa. His music backed up TV commercials for Arco, Toyota and Cougar. Ellis has also appeared on TV with his own shows and has guested withAl Hirt, Soupy Sales and Ed Sullivan. His music was featured in the movies The French Connection, French Connection 2, The Seven Ups, Kansas City Bomber and Moon Zero Two.
Baja California will be the setting for a biology expedition to explore and examine natural habitats and their inhabitants. Over Christmas vacation thirty students will take a voyage 500 miles south as a part of Biology 99 -Regional Natural Field Studies. Under the direction of Lester Knapp and Eugene Stevens, the week-long voyage will give participants a rare opportunity to study relatively primitive environments. Highlights of the annual trip have included negotiating isolated lagoons such as San Ignacio and Laguna Escondida to observe the Gray whales. Migrating south from their Artie regions, the whales use these lagoons as ancestral breeding and calving grounds.
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Li'l Abner debuts Thursday evening
responsible for bringing complex and exciting time signatures and electronic instruments into jazz. His Ellis in Wonderland background includes playing.with big bands such as Charlie Barnet, Maynard Ferguson, Lionel Hampton, Woody Herman, Stan Kenton, as well as solo spots with Zubin Mehta and the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Leonard Berstein and the New York Philharmonic.
Ellis' concert will be his first public performance since last April when he was hospitalized with a disease of the heart muscle. Since then, Ellis has concentrated on writing and on experimenting with new instruments, two -of which (a "super bone" slide trombone with valves and a slide trumpet) will be premiered during the concert.
December 5, 1975
News Briefs Preparations for next June's political primaries and the November elections will begin for Palomar's Democratic Club in a meeting next Wednesday in room S-8 at 12 noon. All persons regardless of political convictions are encouraged to attend. ¡
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"Racism and Sexism in the Law" will be the subject discussed by Richard Wasserstrom, professor of philosophy and law at UCLA, in P-32 from 12 noon to 2 p.m. December 10.
as they react to a government plan to use the area for atomic testing. Attempts to save Dogpatch, along with Daisy Mae's efforts to trap Abner into marriage provide plot complications. Li'l Abner stars Starlite Opera veteran Robert R. Quinn, in the title role. Quinn is currently doing graduate work in drama at San Diego State University. In addition to Quinn, Abner co-stars Peggy Oslin as Daisy Mae, Caroline "Mitties" McDonald as Mammy Yokum and Harry D. Moore as Pappy Yokum. Marryin' Sam will be portrayed by Don Krout, who has appeared in several previous Palomar productions, among them Becket and Cabaret. Other featured players are Chan Paris as General Bullmoose, and Eric V. Winger as Earthquake McGoon. Director Vern on "Buddy" Ashbrook asserts that Li'l Abner is Palomar's biggest, most elaborate production since Cabaret, which was presented last summer. The musical's book was written by Norman Panama and Melvin Frank, who made the film years ago. Music and lyrics are by Gene de Paul and Johnny Mercer. Former Palomar student Nick Petrocino designed the sets. Tickets to the musical are $2 for students and $3 for non-students.
Application deadline for registration nears Applications for spring registration must be turned in by December 31 in order for a student to get a computerized priority card. Over 9,000 students have turned in their applications and more are coming in. Registrar Herman Lee believes that next semester's enrollment will pass last spring's number, which was over 13,000 enrolled students. Students should turn in their applications as soon as possible to insure them a good choice of classes during registration. Applications can be picked up- in the administration office. The first day of registration will be January 19.
Art obiect sale set More than 3,000 art and ceramic objects created by the Art Department's students will be displayed and sold on Palomar's front lawn December 11, 12, and 13. Objects for sale will include dishes, bowls, mugs, planters, hanging objects, jewelry, wood items and other decorative and useful objects and ceramics and other types of art. Sale times are: Thursday, 9 a.m - 9 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a .m . - 3 p.m.
Cantata 'Hod ie' will be presented Ralph Vaughn Williams' Hodie will be presented December 14 and 15 at First Congregational Church, Fourth and Hickory, Escondido, by Palomar College and community musical groups. Hodie is a cantata of the Christmas story based on texts by Milton, Ursula Vaughn Williams and the Bible. Conducted by Carol Green of the Palomar faculty, accompaniment will be by members of the Palomar Symphony Orchestra and the Music Associaton of San Diego County. San Luis Rey Academy's Glee Club will provide narration . The all female chorus will be conducted from the choir loft by Palomar instructor David Chase, accompanied by Brenda Montiel on the organ. Soloists performing in the cantata will include sopranos J aDene Dugas, Alice Westland and Kathleen McCormick, baritone Kevin Dalbey, and John Guarnieri, a professional tenor from Los Angeles. Palomar Chorale's accompanist is Ann Snelling. Connie Venti serves as their business manager, and Dr. William Curtiss is their president. Seventy-five Palomar Chorale voices have been rehearsing Hodie since September, under the direction of Joe Stanford. The two performances are their Christmas gift to the community.
The Sunday performance will begin at 3 p.m. and a reception will follow. Monday's show is set for 8 p.m. Tickets are available through the Music Department or the Department of Community Services. Adults will be admitted for $2.50, students,$1.50 .
Christmas concert features Men's Dance Highlighting this .year 's Christmas concert of Palomar's Dance Ensemble will be Men's Dance, choreographed for the largest number of male dancers ever to perform in the group. Performances will be on December 11 , 12 and 13 in the Dance Studio at 8 p.m. Admission is $1. Featured in this year's program will be two dances appropriate for the holiday season. Symphony of Psalms set to Stravinsky's choral music will feature costuming based on the Matisse stained glass window, Nuit de Noel. The second dance is a light-hearted choreography entitled A Holiday Circus Greeting with Gifts and Cheer.
Cruz assumes vacancy at Legislative session Delma Cruz was selected recently by the Student Legislature to fill a vacancy left by Craig Anderson. Cruz was also elected by a five to one vote by the legislature to serve as vicechairperson. In the event that chairperson Ray O'Brien is not able to attend a session, she would conduct the business at hand.
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At the same session the legislature unanimously accepted the constitution of the Undefeated, a new club that was organized by handicapped students.
Vending machine refunds may be obtained from the Student Help Center located in room R-3 (ASB) . The center requires that anyone making a claim for lost money, fill out a form that is provided. After the form is filled out a refund will be given on the spot.
At the December 1 meeting a debate developed over the feasibility of a larger student publication. No definite plans were made, but ASG president Mark Good suggested that the student government draw up a workable program to be
presented at the Publications Board which met Wednesday. The legislature also heard from the communications, entertainment, accreditation and publi.d ty committees. The Inter-Club Council reported that it had elected officers and Delma Cruz is the president. The accreditation committee reported that the dl.stribution of questionnaires was a success. Responses to the questions, however, were not available. Next Monday's agenda will include the possibility of a commercial bank on campus that would be convenient for the Associated Students to use. Programs offered by various banks ifl the area are currently being researched. Other items will be the Denticare program, vending machines on campus and solicitOrs using campus facilities.