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First 'Mother Courage' performance realistic by Steven A. Krueger
Dr. James Engel, facing the ca:nera, will taLi< to faculty members tomol'NW.
Ohio State pmfessor to s]Wk to faculty group Dr. James F. Engel, professor of marketing at Ohio State University and a leading authority on consumer motivation and behavior, will speak to the faculty tomorrow concerning the Christian faculty member and his position in the academic community. The meeting will be held in R-5 at 3 p.m. All faculty members are cor-
Second Welles film to be shown tonight Another Orson Welles film, "The Magnificient Ambersons," will be shown tonight at 7 p.m. in P-32. The movie completes the second of a two part series of Welles' films presented by the Office of Adult Education. Last Tuesday "Citizen Cane" was shown. Welles' type of cinema introduced many new techniques and styles into the film-making industry. He is often thought of as the person who revolutionized the big screen, creating the type of movies seen today. "The Magnificent Ambersons" concerns the breakdown of a New England family. The Office of Adult Education termed the picture as a "tremendous art expression." Admission is free and open to the public.
NEWS BRIEFS Alpha Gamma Sigma (AGS), campus honor society, will hold another scholar-: ship drive bake sale tomorrow. Pastry of all types will be on sale in the Student Union beginning at 9 a.m. Baked goods will also be sold tomorrow night in the Student Union for evening students starting at 7 p.m. All proceeds go to the scholarship fund drive for this semester.
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A slide show with narration of the Armed Forces Combat Art Program will be given Thursday at 11 a.m. in ES-19. To be presented by Jim Scott, and Austin Duell, the show has a two-fold purpose, according to James Hulbert, art instructor. "First, the show is to exhibit the works of two highly qualified illustrators, and secondly, to give further information on the program as it relates to the male student at Palomar College.
dially invited to attend. Dr. Engel says, "At Ohio State University alone, three hundred or more of our faculty meet each year for a prayer breakfast to consider Christ." In a recently published article, Dr. Engel asks, "Does it come as a surprise that college professors can be committed Christians?"
Bertolt Brecht's bitter anti-war drama opened to a near capacity house last Thursday night, and few of those present were disappointed at the abstract production. Brecht's play centers around Anna Fierling, a war profiteer with the nick name of "Mother Courage." Placed in the 17th century Europe during the 30 Years War, the play satirtzes the suffering and motives of war. Mother Courage and her three children Eilif, Swiss Cheese and Kattrine, travel across Europe in their canteen wagon selling food and drink and supplies to the soldiers of both sides. One by one, however, Mother Courage lose~ her children to the war when Eilif Joins the Protestant army as a gallant trooper and Swiss Cheese enlists as a paymaster. As the play progresses, the childTen are taken by death's hand and the harshness of war. Because of the religious nature of the war, a war between the rebel Protestant church and the mother Church of Rome, many barbs are thrown at religion. Both sides, for instance, claim to have
Palomar College · Volume 21 Number 37 A Publication of the Associated Students ·
April 30, 1968
Music department preparations for ~King David' oratorio begin Rehearsals are now underway for the May 11 production of Arthur Honneger's oratorio, "King David." The event will be presented by the 85 voices of Palomar's combined choirs, accompanied by members of the San Diego Symphony Orchestra. Also aiding in the production will be several men from Mission San Luis Rey. Joe Stanford, conductor, will be assisted by Mrs. Cynthia Poole, counselor and music instructor. The concertmaster will be Dr. Robert Emile of the San Diego Symphony. Frank White of the college drama department will do the narration. Three professional soloists are being brought in for the production. The soloists are Emma Small, La Jolla, soprano; Beverly Green, La Mesa, contralto, and Leonard Johnson, San Diego, tenor. Stanford, instructor in the college music department and director of the college choirs, said the production will be the largest and most ambitious production of the Palomar combined choral groups and the highlight of the musical year for the area. The program will begin at 8 p.m. in the Student Union. Stanford said tickets will be priced at $2 for the reserved section, $1.50 for the adult general admission and $1 for students, faculty and military personnel. This project is being financed through the Community Fund Service, ASB and proceeds from ticket sales. "King David" was Honneger's first
important work, and its success did much to establish his reputation as a composer. Originally he wrote it as incidentalmusic for a Biblical drama produced in Switzerland in 1921. A few years later it was recast so that it could be performed as an oratorio with the narrator taking the place of the actors. "It has been a popular production and continues to be performed widely in this form," Stanford said. The work is divided into three parts, the first concerning young David as a shepard, his battle with Goliath and his conflict with Saul. The second part is the celebration of the crowning of David as King of the Jews. The final movement is concerned with the sin of David, the grief he suffered over his son Absalom, the eventual crowning of Solomon as king and the death of David. "The performance by the college choral department, professional members of the symphony orchestra and the men from the Mission San Luis Rey represents a significant contribution to the cultural life of the NorthCounty," said Stanford. "This single concert is the result of a full year of planning and preparation, and we hope that music lovers from throughout the area will respond to the opportunity to attend a performance of this unusual scope and assembly of outstanding musical talent." Tickets are available at the ASB Bookstore.
AWS host senzor high girls; name Women of Achievement
Cecelia Lodico
Through the absence of scenery, a feeling of depression and starkness is created at all times on the stage. No co 1ore d lighting techniques were employed in this production, thus breaking precedent with the previous productions of "Mary, Mary," "Christmas Carol," and "Papa Is All." Lack of lighting was not the only surprize to many people . The use of frequent asides by the actors and the very quality (or lack of quality) of the language made "Mother Courage" different. One person present described it as "making Virginia Woolf seem like a fairy tale." Tha aim of such methods was to provide an aura of realism, but the numerous uses of
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AWS played host to about 100 area senior high school girls last Thursday at the annual Senior Women's Day. Two Women of Achievement were also named during the event. Arriving around 3 p.m. , the girls from the district were met by AWS officers and given a tour of the campus. The excursion included the art departwhere students were wolrKln<>
God's sanction and blessing for the Holy War. Brecht, an avowed Marxist, wrote the play in the late 1930's, but it is especially timely in view of the conflict in Southeast asia today. Never in the course of the play is the war referred to as the war of one country or another, but as "the Swedish King's War" or the "Pope's War," placing the blame for the carnage on one man, rather than on any one nation.
ceramics, and the drama department where rehearsals are underway for Palomar's final production of the year, "Mother Courage." The visitors also had the opportunity to see a dance practice for an upcoming modern dance production. Many girls who went through the journalism department watched the staff finishing the production of last Friday's Telescope edition. After the tour and general acquaintance with the campus, AWS served refreshments and presented the Women of Achievement awards. Sue Stanberry, AWS awards chairman, presented the honors to Carolyn Schroeder and Cecelia Lodico. "The Women of Achievement award is given to an outstanding young women on campus who is recognized for her many contributions to the college and community," Miss Stanberry said. Miss Schroeder is active in the Music Department. She does accompaniment for Palomar's Chamber Singers, the Concert Choir and the Woodwind Quintet. She also accompanies student recitals during the Concert Hour, besides often perfoming in the programs herself. She is currently providing the background music for "Mother Courage." Last semester she played for the "Christmas Carol." She used to be the organist for the
Grace Lutheran Church in Escondido and is now organist for the First Congregational Church in Escondido. Miss Schroeder is majoring in pharmaceutical work, planning to attend a medical center in San Franscisco. Miss Lodico is majoring in journalism and is the current editor-in-chief
Carolyn Schroeder
San Marcos, Calif.
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Honors Day scheduled for Thursday here Palomar College will hold its Eleventh Annual Honors Day program on Thursday. Over 250 high school students of the district will be participating in the program. "The purpose of the program is to give financial assistance to outstanding high s c h o o 1 graduates planning to continue their education here," informed Mrs. Marjorie E. Wallace, Honors Day Chairman. Each high school in the district may select three outstanding students in each of the fields to compete for scholarships. The 'd ifferent areas of competition are: art, biological science, business administration, foreign language, journalism, mathematics I and II, music, physical science and speech. The program will begin at 1 p.m. with a general assembly.
vulgar phrases as well as individual words may have spioled the intended shock effect. Jessica McNames starred in the role of "Mother Courage." On stage in every scene, Miss McNames played her part excellently, putting enough of herself into the part as to convince the audience that she was true 1 y the virtueless war profiteer. Though Brecht's script was written with another tack in mind, her portrayal of Mother Courage was very good, although many people could have stood for a little less volume in the "singing" parts of her role. Danielle C or n, as Kattrine, the attractive mute daughter of Mother C our age, dramatically portrayed the agony of a speechless environment in a world so much composed of sound. Confronted by a trying part, Miss Corn showed that she is indeed a versatile actress capable of any part given her. Had Bill Lehrke, in his role as Eilif, been a little more at ease, the audience would have been equally at ease. The tenseness of his manner spilled across the stage into the audience. His role called for a spectacular sword dance, which he carried off without a slip. This, coupled with the latter part of his performance, earned him the respect of much of the audience. Jeannete des Ermia played the vivacious prostitute Yvette Pottier who fares better than any other member of the play. Miss des Ermia's make-up was a little weak, for when she entered, her embarrassment showed to all in the humid drama lab, earning her the nickname of "Robin Red Breast'1among some of the military academy cadets in the audience. Her portrayal was accurate and pleasing, adding a small bit of enjoyment into the otherwise depressing presentation. "Mother Courage" should not be recommended for minors, nor for weakhearted (or stomached) adults. The lurid language coupled with some :rather accurate scenes of carnage could spoil the evening's worth. "Mother Courage" is not light, not wishy-washy. Likewise it is not for relaxation and a good laugh. The "adult" humor is sometimes sick and pointless, but the play carries a message for all to see: war is dirty, vulgar, lurid, and worse, pointless. "Mother Courage" should not be seen by someone wishing a night's entertainment, but rather by someone looking for an object lesson.
Delegates to government confab find racial problems puzzling Palomar's delegates to the California Junior College Student Government Association learned that Palomar has problems which are very similar to junior colleges all over California. They were also confronted with troubles and ideas which are more prevalent in northern California than in this area. Representing the college at the April 18-21 meeting was Debbie Hayward, AWS president; Janis Johnson, ASB Social Chairman; Scott Bowman, representative at large; Paul Hauptman, ASB vicepresident; and Bob Thoreson, ASB president. Mrs. Marjorie Wallace, dean of women and Robert E. Bowman, dean of student activities served as advisors. CJCSGA is a semi-annual convention at which junior college delegates attempt to work out problems which are prese nt on most California campuses. Students meet in workshops where they formulate ideas which will later become bills to be considered in the general assembly. If these bills are passed in the general meeting, they can then be sent on to the state legislature for consideration. Several issues brought up before the general house dealt with racial problems. "I didn't know such problems as those considered at the convention really existed," commented Miss Hayward. "I hadn't been exposed to such problems before." ~one of the requests the Negroes want granted are an equal number of Negro teachers in proportion to the number of Negroes a!!:el)ding the particular college," explained Miss Johnson. "They would like a ratio · set up between the number of Negro teachers and Negro students and white teachers and white students,~ she continued. One bill which was passed sets aside February 21 as a memorial day to Malcolm X, "The Negro delegates explained that Malcolm X had given the Negroes pride in their race. They said that the newspapers blew activities led by Malcolm X out of proportion," Miss Johnson said. "They charged that if the bill were defeated, the whites would be preventing
Negroes from honoringwhom they want.~ Even though the measure was passed, schools are not obliged to recoginze this memorial day. A bill which has been knocked around conferences and legislation for years, mandatory ASB cards, was passed by one vote. "The measure failed at first by one vote,~ said Miss Hayward. "I think the reason it failed the first time was because of the wording of the bill. It said that CJCSGA would go on record as favoring 'any legislation' for the passage of mandatory ASB cards. The issue was brought up for reconsideration and passed by one vote. "Probably one of the most significant measures which was passed was the instigation of an Executive Secretary for CJCSGA," continued Miss Hayward. The Executive Secretary will be a type of lobbyist for the convention. He will take bills to the state assemblymen and attempt to persuade them to introduce and pass the bills in the state assembly sessions, thereby making them state law. Up to this time, issues passed at th~ convention were sent to the state assemblymen :with the hopes that the assemblymen would help pass the measures in assembly. Now there will be a lobbyist pushing for ideas passed at the CJCSGA conventions." Both Miss Hayward and Miss Johnson said that they wished the convention could have lasted longer. "Even one more day would have helped tremendously," Miss Hayward commen~ ted. "Over 80 bills were developed by the five work shops - These bills were then brought to the general assembly. But if only 10 per cent of the colleges vote against the bill, the measure fails by acclamation. Those that fail can be brought up for reconsideration later. We started to reconsider the bills Saturday morning, but we had to leave before we could get through them all." Two other measures passed by the weekend conferenc'e were that CJCSGA would go on record as bt!lng opposed to "any and all legislation and/or action proposed with the intent of establishing (Continued on p. 2)