'Schettler' era comes to a close By Polly Filanc Coming to Palomar 27 "short" years ago as Assistant Superintendant/Vice President for Business Services, Dr. John Schettler says he is "just a farm boy at heart." Whether it is the "farm boy" in him or not, Dr. Schettler has helped to build one of the fastest growing community colleges in California. When he arrived in 1956, nine years after the college began, the old library was just being completed. Now he is preparing for his retirement at the end ofthis month as the new library adds its finishing touches. The coincidence is significant for Dr. Schettler, who has revered libraries since he was a boy growing up on a farm during the "Great Depression." "Since we didn't have much money in those days to buy books libraries became very important t~ me." Thus, his theory today is "The last thing to eliminate at a college is a library." His proudest achievement, even
Scheidt positive during difficult financial times Bill Tharp "This has been a good year and I am pleased with it,"said Dr. Omar Scheidt, president and superintendent. "Considering the uncertainties of the year I feel that the college has moved ahead. I am pleased with the attitude and cooperation of the staff, both certified and classified. ''They understand that the economy of the state is really at a low point and adjustments have to be made that would not have been made under better times. There is no money available to Community Colleges as of right now. If senate bill 851 passes there are no provisions in the bill for financing it. At one time there was a rider providing for a sales tax on cigarettes and liquor, but it was removed. "Even with financial troubles we will still offer about the same classes iq summer school that were offered last year .However, the classes will have to have 18 or more students enrolled or will be deleted." With all the publicity about students entering college with low SAT scores, how have the students at Palomar rated? "Palomar has a very high rating," said Dr. Scheidt, "Even with the reports we are getting nationally. Most of our students will transfer to San Diego State. Of all the community colleges in San Diego county our students are tops. "We are looking at the overall picture of students entering Palomar. Even if the test scores are low, we will try to lay a no-credit floor, so that the people can work and prepare themselves for credits and a four year college. "By establishing a course of study that will help the individual build a proper foundation to go into our credit program, this will prepare them for the future . "It will do away with the concept that a student has a right to fail. The student has the right to succeed and we should make every effort to guide and help that student."
893 students to graduate 893 students will receive their diplomas at graduation ceremonies June 17 at 6 p.m. in the Dome. Peter Zisken will be the main speaker, while Dave Hauser will give the invocation and benediction. The concert band will play music by Dimitri Shostakovich .
though he says he cannot take credit, is "promoting and seeing the development of the new library and the Learning Resource Center." Dr. Schettler's love for books is summed up by faculty member John Hinthorne, "It's difficult to find a book in the library not first having been read by Dr. Schettler. He is either a very well read man, or he has spent a lot of time writing his name in all the cards." As soon as he retires, Dr. ::;chettler says "I shall be here frequently. At least now I can sit in the new library without feeling I will be neglecting my job." Besides reading more, Dr. Schettler also plans to convert his "farm boy" instincts into his small home garden in Escondido. His wife , Helen says that his "first love" was farming, since he grew up on a farm in southwest Indiana. She also says her husband has spent a lot of his free time on campus "planning the landscape and work-
ing with the gardening department." During a recent retirement party put on the the Business Services Department, a secretary said that whenever Dr . Schettler wasn'tin his office, he could be found "digging
Dr. John D. Schettler
with the gardeners and planting trees." According to grounds supervisor Paul Mena, "He wore a lot of gardening tools out," including the "engraved shovel" the gardening department presented to him at the party. Men a said that he had the shovel "locked up" for five years "just for this occasion." While Dr . Schettler's love for plants was "instilled in him by his grandmother ," his parents "encouraged reading. My earliest gifts were books." But he didn 't spend his entire childhood reading. Some of his fondest memories were eating watermelons. "There was nothing better than being a friend of a watermelon farmer. We used to crack them open and eat their hearts out." His memories of watermelons are transplanted to his garden where he grew some "small yellowfleshed ones" last year which he says "were good." Even though he grew up in a rural
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Volume 36 No. 21
A Publication for the Associated Students
FINAL PERFORMANCES- Choral director Joe Stanford (L toR) conductor David Chase, Palomar president Dr. Omar Scheidt, concertmaster Carol Dougan and pianist Peter Gach are
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preparing for the President's Concert June 11 and 12 in the Palomar Community Theatre. The Orchestral/Choral concert is dedicated to the graduating class.
Bravura offers stories, poems, photos By Polly Filanc Looking for something good to read? The Bravura, Palomar's literary magazine offers "just about every facet of human experience," according to Bob Merriam, fiction editor of the Bravura. Available soon, the magazine will be on sale for $2 at the Bookstore and during the Del Mar Fair at Palomar's Industrial Technology display underneath the Grandstand, June 16 through July 4. Produced by the English, Graphic Arts, and Photography Departments, the magazine is the culmination of the "finest works" submitted by students. This year's limited edition of 500 copies contains a variety of short stories, poems and photographs. ''There are stories about World War II, handicapped people, a pepper tree, a person with a heart transplant, and some relaxing summer poems," says Merriam. He adds that ''There are even some racy sections, if you thumb through it carefully." Although the magazine does not receive the recognition it deserves, Merriam says that "It provides an
outlet for writers and photographers who would otherwise have no place to be so readily published." Merriam estimates that aboutfive to eight percent of the students realize there is a literary magazine on campus. For more exposure, he says that "We plan toputupmoreposters. Our goal is to become self-supporting, so that the Associated Student Government doesn't have to fund us." Created by Dr. Theodore Kilman, assistant superintendant/ vice president of instruction, this yearly periodical has evolved from a small pamphlet to a sophisticated literary magazine which "shows originality and promise." Since 1964 it has
provided an opportunity to showcase their works in a copyrighted publication. Along with Merriam, this year's staff includes Gail Levin, editor-inchief; Gay Houghaling, poetry editor; and Eileen Neglia, photography editor. This is the first year that a photography editor has been included on the staff. The Bravura will be submitted to two different nationwide competitions. One of the contests includes the "prestigious" Victoria Haider Memorial College Literary Magazine, in which 106 colleges and universities from 30 different states will com pete.
Bloodmobile scheduled for campus There will be a Bloodmobile in the Student Union June 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m ., sponsored by the ASG and the Student Health Center. Every seven minutes someone in San Diego County needs a blood transfusion. Each donor will receive a free San Diego Blood Bank tee-shirt. All students, staff and their
dependents are eligible to use the Palomar College Blood Reserve Fund when needed , at no cost. Why donate blood? There is no substitute. It has a life span of only 35 days. North County residents currently need about 1500 pints of blood each month. One blood donation can help as many as four patients, when divided into components.
area, Dr. Schettler says that he was "never deprived culturally." His educational background is extensive. After graduating from the UniversityofEvansvillein 1939, where he met his wife, he taught high school math and science, his undergraduate major, for two years. Dr. Schettler was able to further his education after serving in the United States Airforce during World War II. Stationed at the Iceland Airbase Command in the 33rd Fighter Squadron, Dr. Schettler said that he was glad he survived the war, since "single engine fighter pilots were expendable in those days." However, the experience in Iceland, which he did not particulary enjoy at that time, eventually became the basis of a life long love for that country. "I consider Iceland the most civilized country in the world." With a population of 230,000, he says that "Iceland publishes more books per capita, and they don't engage in (Continued on page 3)
Orchestral choral concerts finish series Two performances of a Beethoven / Brahms program bring to a close the 1983 Orchestral/Choral Concert series. Both concerts will be in the Palomar College Theatre, the first June 11 at 8 p.m. and the second June 12 at 3 p.m. This is traditionally named the President's Concert and is dedicated to the graduating class of the college. All of the principal performing ensembles will be involved in this culminating event of the season the Palomar College Community Orchestra, Chorale and Concert Choir. ''There's something big for everyone in this concert," said David Chase, at the end of his first season as conductor of the Orchestra. The orchestra opens the program with Beethovan's "Coriolan Overture," followed by Copland's "Appalachian Spring," "One ofthe best combinations of Americana and art music in the concert repertoire today," said Chase. The combined Chorale and Concert Choir will be conducted by Joe Stanford in Brahm's dramatic work for chorus and orchestra the "Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny)," sometimes described as the companion piece to Brahms' Requiem. A jubilant finale to the concert will be provided when the Orchestra, Chorale and Concert Choir combine for Beethoven's "Choral Fantasy" in which the piano soloist will be Peter Gach . "The Choral Fantasy" is especially popular because of its relation to the final movement of Beethoven's "Ninth Symphony." It contains variations on the famous "Ode to Joy." General admission is $3.50 and $4.50; seniors $3 and $4. For more information and reservations, phone the Box Office in the afternoons at 744-1156.
Proficiency test helps check reading strength Reading proficiency tests will be given June 13 and 16 in RC-5. The reading proficiency test is a thirty-minute, multiple choice test of reading skills. The test helps students to discover their reading strengths and weaknesses. Results are confidential. Only the student will receive a copy of the scores for use in course selection. For further information, call the Reading Program at 744-1150, extension 2568. Following is a list of the testing dates: June 13 at 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. and June 16 at 2 p.m. and 5:30p.m.