Palomar College
Volume 37 No. 7
A Publication for the Associated Students
Friday, December 2, 1983
San Marcos, CA
'Elephant Man' appears TIME TO MOVE ON
firS:,~'!!.:.fnN~~~- county ''The most striking feature about him was his enormous head ... He was denied all means of escape from his torment." Yet, the head size was just one of an abundance of physical deformities that made people scream and run from the sight. The story of John Merrick, universallyknown as ''The Elephant Man", will be presented by the Palomar College Theatre beginning December 8, and will allow audiences the opportunity to witness the humanity and sensitivity, the pain and humor, behind Merrick's grotesque features, that ultimately endeared him to English nobility. ''The Elephant Man" is based on the diary of Sir Fredrick Treves, who recounts his experiences as Merrick's personal doctor and friend. Director David Boyd will bring Bernard Pomerance's powerful and touching, Tony Award winning adaptation to life through a series of events during Merrick's sanctuary at London Hospital, where he spent the last six years of his life and died at the age of 30. Boyd recently returned from London where he had the rare opportunity of visiting the home of the Elephant Man, studying Merrick's remains, his specially-c reated hood, and castings of his grossly deformed limbs, as well as researching background information through the curator of the London Hospital Pathology Museum - a unique experience as only doctors and medical students are permitted to study the remains. "Visitors are not allowed," said Boyd,
"This was a real man with simple and delightful personal qualities, intelligent and witty, in spite of his physical despair." "as the hospital strives to preserve his (Merrick's) sanctuary even in death. The visit enlightened me to the reality of the story ... this was a real man with simple and delightful personal ¡qualities, intelligent and witty, in spite of his physical despair." Palomar's production of ''The Elephant Man" is the first ever in North San Diego County and draws its cast from throughout the community. John Grzesiak, who has been in several local theater productions, will play John Merrick. The role is physically demanding as it requires an awesome metamorphasis, as well as the skill to convey an extensive slate of emotions. Chris Lowry, a professional actor
Appointment rift ends
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These words of Board of Trusteeelect Mary Burke Trotta express the feelings of most Palomar officials as the controversial issue of trustee Robert Dougherty's appointment comes to a close. Newly elected trustee Leon Bar ad at has dropped his attempt to rescind the September 20 appointment. Baradat campaigned that the appointment process was "illegal" which Jed to the defeat of two board incumbents. Baradat's decision was in response to the district attorney's report on November 17 which concluded that no criminal violation of the Brown Act occurred regarding the appointment, but that it could be challenged through civil action under the Brown Act. The report also indicated that the board violated its own precedural rules in the manner of the appointment. Baradat also pointed out that government and education codes covering such parliamentary procedure are vague.
said it would accept written applications to fl..ll a vacancy left by the resignation of William Boyce, and interview the applicants at a public meeting. Instead trustees Alan Krichman, Charles Salter and James Slivkoff conferred by telephone and announced the appointment, allowing no public comment. Since Dougherty intends to remain on the board, the matter of the appointment seems to be settled. Baradat indicated that while "an injustice may have to go unrectified ... more harm to Palomar . will result from further
While Baradat's recourses were to
been stuck between a rock and a hard
attempts to right this wrong."
on."
GROTESQUE - Bernard Pomer-
ance's 'The Elephant Man" opens at the Palomar College Theatre beginning December 8. who has appeared in theater and television productions, is Dr. Treves, perhaps the most complex character on stage. He is accompanied by Colleen Claypool as Mrs. Kendal and Jerry Casey as Dr. Gomb. Other cast members include Dennis Turner, Allan Robb, Mark Benjamin, Steve Sturm, Kellie Stephens, Steve Shober, Lisa Jimenez and Katherine Charles. A special musical score for the cello was composed for the Broadway production of ''The Elephant Man". Cellist Chris Norlin will be seated on stage throughout the play and will accompany the Palomar presentation. Performance dates are December 8, 9, 10 and 14, 15, 16 at 7:30p.m., with a matinee on December 11 at 2 p.m. Ticket prices are $5 general admission and $4 for senior citizens, students and staff. Tickets can be ordered in advance by calling the theatre box office at 7441156 between 2 and 5 p.m., weekdays, or by mail with advance payment and a self-addressed, stamped envelope. The mailing address is Palomar College Theatre Box Office, 1140 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 920691487. Advance tickets ordered by phone must be picked up at the box office no later than 24 hours before the selected performance. For further information, call the Palomar College Theatre Arts Department at 744-1156 or 727-7529, Ext. 2453.
By Melanie Anderson In recent opinion polls taken here regarding calendar changes, several Palomar staff members and students voiced their opinions about changing Palomar's academic schedule. Leading the majority vote, the eariystart academic calendar is by far the most favored by both students and faculty who were polled. Out of the 125 certificated faculty members who responded to the survey, 34 of those respondents preferred the present traditional calendar, 74 preferred the early-start, and 17 preferred the flexible calendar. From the 65 classified faculty respondents, 13 preferred the traditional, 4 7 preferred the early-start, and five preferred the flexible. Overwhelmingly, the majority went to the early-start calendar with 121 votes by Palomar staff members. According to Dr. Dave Chappie, dean of Student Services, preference surveys reached students through the classrooms. Of the 321 students polled, 80% (256
people) preferred the early-start calendar, and 20% (65people) preferred the traditional. The surveys did not in clude the flexible calendar, therefore, not informing students of the second alternative to the traditional calendar. ''The main concern and the main point in surveying students,"D r . Chappie says,"is to get the feel of that concept of beginning fall semester early and ending it before Christmas." He adds that this is the point in which the flexible and early-start calendars have in common. "I think it would have been confusing to students," he continues, speaking about including the flexible calen dar to the student survey. ''The flexible calendar is more specified towards faculty.It involves them more," Chappie says. " The technicalities (of the flexible) are not important to students and are not related to the calendars." An example of the flexible calendar would start the fall semester August 27 and end the semester on December 21. The spring semester would begin
must me their "intent to register" cards
Admissions office hours are 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Students interested in attending classes offered at the Mt. Carmel or Camp Pendleton satellite centers should call Mt. Carmel, Monday through Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. at 484-3891 or Camp Pendleton , Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Fridays at 725-6626 or 725-5027. For more registration information , contact the Admissions Office at 7441150 or 727-7529, Ext. 2160.
January28 and continue until May29. The early-start calendar would begin the fall semester approximately Au gust 20 and end December 21, leaving a three-week combined Christmas and semester break. The spring semester would begin January 14 and end the semester on May 29 Positive aspects of the early-start and flexible calendars include ending the first semester before Christmas, therefore eliminating the awkward time period before finals, and putting Palomar more in line with the fouryear colleges. Negative aspects of these calendars include enrollment loss due to the early start, and the beginning of school in mid-August with high temperatures and hot stuffy classrooms. One student, Alice Nicoloff, fresh man , who is in favor of the early-start calendar feels that" A lot of the same cons (for the early-start) is what we have now." She adds, "Starting two weeks earlier does not make a whole lot of difference." Another student, Rob Wickord, so ph omore, is in favor of the flexible calendar. He commented," I like the idea of a whole month off after Christmas, and of getting out of school in May. After all, the fall semester would start only one week early. Other than that, it's all the same." With any calendar change, there would still be a problem with parentstudent schedules conflicting with their children's differing school schedules. This cou ld res ult in enrollment loss, hurting an a lready suffering college.
cation is advised as appointments are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. Appointment registration is scheduled to begin January 25 with open registration February 2. Classes will begin February 6. Class schedules will be available mid-December.
to the Admissions Office in person or by mail accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope to receive priority status for registration . "Intent to register" cards have been mailed . Those currently attending Palomar who have not received cards, may present picture identification to be issued a registration appointment. Upon receipt of the returned application or "intent to register" card, the admissions office will distribute an appointment card with a scheduled registeration date and time. Early appli-
"If enough pressure had been put on him (Dougherty) to resign, it could start a precedence for the future . .. It would not have been wise ."
Surveys favor early calendar
Applications ava iIable for spring semester Applications for admission for the spring semester are now available through the college admissions office and will be accepted through January 20 to receive priority registration appointments. Continuing Palomar students intending to register for the spring session
place. He didn't do anything to antagon ize anyone." The controversy over Dougherty's appointment arose when the board
either seek civil action or election recall, he stressed that both these options were "impractical and unacceptable." Using his last recourse, Bar ad at proposed that Dougherty resign . Dougherty, in turn, refused, saying he saw no reason to, because the appointment process was legal and he feels he can serve the district well. Trotta, who has been opposed to Baradat's attempt to unseat Dougherty, said that "If enough pressure had been put on him (Dougherty) to resign, it could start a precedence for the future which could be harmful." She a lso felt that any action to oust Dougherty would be too expensive and would distract the board from the tasks before them. "It would not have been wise," she added. Barbara Hughes, the third candidate elected to the board, said that to pursue the matter further would have a "negative effect with relationships between the board members. It's important that this doesn't become a conflict between personalities." Trotta felt, "All along Dougherty has
By Polly Filanc "It's time to pull together and move
As one student pointed out," I can understand all points of all calendars. There's no one calendar that fits everybody." On November 29, the Administrative Cou ncil meeting heard from several representatives from various organizations.It was not known at this time what reco mmendations were made or what motion was accepted.
The ASG Food Bank is now serving needy students on a referral basis throughout the week. Organizer Bob Klug sits among the hundreds of items that have been donated by local concerns.
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( Photo by ~usan Gre~n)
The next step concerning a calendar change is up to the Board ofTrustess as they discuss and vote upon the issue in early January. A report of a calendar change must be reported to the Chancellor in Sacramento by early February.