Palomar College
ETELE
San Marcos, California Volume 19, Number 13 January 18, 1966
Hicks, Ridlon take office January 31 Election results for springsemester probably had the biggest impact since Palomar has been in exsistence. The raging war on campus between campaigns and narrow margin by which Bob Hicks and Walt Ridlon won, snowed the enthusiasm Palomar students have for their student; government. This election had the largest turnout ever, with 33% of the student body voting compared to last semester where only about 20% voted. Bob Hicks, president- elect, commented that he is "happy about the results. I realize my opponents put on an effective campaign and I'm not going to discount the narrow margin of the win. I'm hoping that they (Ian Mclean and Paul Herz) will continue to show interest in the student gGvernment~ I
During the spring semester, Hicks plans to accomplish the best of the issues brought forth by himself. He
Walt Ridlon and Bob Hicks extend congradulations to each other aftsr being elected vice president and president of the student body. Planning Homecoming activities for 1965, this discussion group joined several others for three-day leadership conference at Camp Cuyamaca. Bus broke down on way up, but made it back for school Monday.
The Year That Was
Rumblings from wlthin(and without) brought forth much grumbling and several new buildings. Amuch needed addition to the student union was one of the first, with the fine arts complex, women's p.e. facilities, and industrial arts center close behind.
Growing pains
Young man, if you could stop shaking long enough for me to take your bloodpressure ... and after the initial shock of the needle, the pain will be relatively excruciating.. so were the events the day the blood bank was here. A total of 33 pints were donated to the Palomar fund.
Pint for pint
is now in the process of outlining the responsibilities and objectives for the other candidates and consideringpeople to be appointed for various offices. Hicks is hoping for comments and participation from the student body and looking forward to a productive semester. "I'm pleased with the results of the election," added Walt Ridlon, newly elected Vice-President, "and I feel Bob Hicks and I can work together very efficiently." Rosalie Atilano will be next semester's secretary. "I plan on starting a complete filing system," stated Miss Atilano, "and taking minutes verbatim. I also plan to distribute minutes with every distribution of the Telescope." • A special thanks to the Forum Party and ASB students for their support in my campaign," concluded Miss
In conclusion, your honors, I would like to say that you'd look better on the end of a broom. With a defense like that, how could the accused get out of Kangaroo Kourt without losing his Freshman Beanie ... or something?
Mad Musicians
Parents and wife of Lt. James Mitchell attended dedication ceremony of plaque placed below flagpole in honor of Palomar students killed in action. Mitchell attended Palomar in 1961.
Memorial plaque
Perspectives on the Negro in our Affluent Society were discussed by Louis Lomax and Theodore Hadwen as part of the Humanities Lecture Series.
Lomax
Cuyamaca
Monk's Mad Musicians in noon concert. They also played for the classified-faculty dance last month. The first dance band to come out of Palomar, the Musicians have made quite a name for themselves.
Atilano. Kim Mitterling's reaction as newly elected Treasurer was like that of the others--happy! "I really don't understand why people split the ticket--we (the Forum Party) worked as a unit and stood for the same objectives," remarked Miss Mitterling. Pat McArdle, Crista Gillette, Carol Olson and Sheryl Roberts all were elected Representatives at Large. The election called for six representatives, but only four candidates filed petitions and the write-in candidates lacked the 75 votes necessary for election. Hicks will fill the offices by appoiutment. Students expressing their opinions for elimination of the bell system were 366 votes to retain the bells and 226 for elimination. Results of constltitional revisions have not been calculated.
A top rating of lith in the nation at mid-season put the Comets in closest contact with fame yet witnessed by Palomar students.
Hadwen
Best ever
Mamma Mia-Have 'l Pizza! C:heese and salami made breadlines in the cafeteria as students queued up for one of Dottie's spicy sensations.
Pizza anyone?
Not quite a crystal ball, but predicting the future nonetheless, this releif map of the master plan for Palomar depicts the new buildings and parking areas for future construction. Dr. John Schettler points out newly completed Fine Arts center.
Crystal ball