Palomar College
Volume 41 No. 16
A Publication tor the Associated Students
Campus mourns health innovator
Dramatists start play rehearsals
By Mary Hannify
"What we slwuld strive for is to enhance the quality of our lives, rather then just the quantity. "
By Robert Rowsey
Excerpt from the forward section to "Fit for Life"
Steve Gouviea and Rich Metz will have the title roles in the drama Department's production of "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are 'Dead." Rehearsals have sfarted, but an open invitation for technicians and stage crew still exists, said play director Patrick Larmer. The play, written 20 years ago by Torn Stoppard, centers on the two title characters who were originally minor characters in Shakespeare's "Hamlet" and have been extracted by Stoppard to fill their own story out in his play. "It's absurdist theater,"said Larmer. According to Larmer the play's main focus, as a comedy within a tragedy, lies in Rosencrantz and Guildenstern's "struggle against fate," and their eventual death. "They were two pawns," said Larmer, "who were sent on a trip to carry a letter with orders for Hamlet's execution." "All along the way they're fighting this outcome," Larmer holds up his fists in front of him in a boxer's stance, "and says, 'This will not be my fate.' It's kind of a fatalist's view on things if you believe that since a person dies his life is a tragedy. But just because someone dies it dQesn't mean that their life was necessarily a tragedy. They may die tragically, but in the end everyone dies." Rhetorical comedy is expected to be the play's main charm; the title characters interact in such a way as to be philosophically and linguistically amusing. One running gag in the show is the fact that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are difficult if not impossible to tell apart. "It's not even clear if they know which one's which," said Larmer. Although having a working knowledge of Hamlet is recommended, it isn't mandatory to enjoy the play. Most of the dialogue is in modern English, and only the small scene involving Hamlet uses Shakespearean English. "It's in normal dialogue except for the scene with Hamlet, but it's really understandable," said theater technician Erik Rumple. Cast members include: Steve Gouviea, Rosencrantz; Rich Metz, Guildenstern; John Douglas, The Player; Wyvonne Darty, Alfred; Mike Coburn, Mitchell Murdock, William Schellenger and Dan Heggern, Tragedians. Patrick McBride, Hamlet; Tina Gird, Ophelia; Jim Robinson , Claudius; Daniela Heggern, Gertrude; W.R. "Bob" White, Polonius; Scott Griffm, Soldier; Christopher Johnson, Horatio; Dan Gee, Ambassador; Ingrid A Chilberg, Pam Paulson, Christopher Christman, Courtiers and Attendant. "A proper response to the play would be at first to laugh and then to think," said Lai:rner. "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are really a metaphor for the whole human race." The play will run April 15-16 and 21, 22, 23 at 7:30p.m. with the doors opening at 7 p.m. and with Sunday matinees on April 17 and 24 at 2 p.m. with the doors opening at 1:30. Ticket prices are $6 for seniors, students and staff, and $6 general. For more information call the Palomar College Community Theatre, Ext. 2453.
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Friday, April 8, 1988
Michael Curran, who died March 23, was described as an innovato~ in Palomar's health programs. The Computerized Ergometer was but one of the high-tech projects he undertook during his 19 years as an instructor in the Physical Education Department. (Photo by Lee Soria)
'WEEK OF THE YOUNG CHILD'
ary, 1969. Last year he also received an award from his alma mater for his "outstanding contribution for his field in health." He had recently edited and coauthored a book with colleagues entitled, "Fit for Life," based on the holistic approach to fitness.
Curran earned his undergraduate Campus Flags were placed at half and masters degree at Cal Poly Pomstaff March 24 in honor of faculty ona. Curran had worked as a teacher member Michael A Curran who died and coach in Southern California for March 23 while teaching one of his 21 years. He had received a number of awards night classes. His death was attributed to natural ¡ for his accomplishments as a coach throughout the years. More notable causes. Curran was an active member ofthe honors included being selected as the faculty, initiating the creation of the head track coach of the American Palomar health program and the Juniors Team to compete in Sweden, Human Performance Lab, a fully- Tahiti and China equipped class facility designed to test He won the sprint and decathlon various important aspects of health championship in the California Colleand fitness. He also promoted the giate Faculty Championship in San Palomar Adult Fitness Health Man- Francisco one year. agement Certificate Program. In the 1985 World Masters Garnes What will also be remembered of Curran was that he was a driving force in Toronto, Canada, he was the behind the newly-formed Wellness recipient of a silver medal in the triple jump and a bronze medal in the shot Team. "Mike was a seeker," Judy Eberhart put. Long time friend and member ofthe chairperson of the Wellness Team said. "He was always looking for new Physical Education Department, John Woods, got to the hospital just after ideas." Curran's dedication to his students Curran was admitted. was something of a different concept. _ Woods said that commitment was one thing that kept Curran going the "He just wasn't a teacher," Eberhart way he did. said. "He cared for his students. If a "He was the spearhead for a lot of student carne in to his class not projects," Woods said. "He was one of looking well he would take actions in the innovators of self analysis and order to get them well." profiling." While working on the Wellness Team Self analysis and profiling was he always had a level head, said Eberhart. "He is going to be missed," started about 15 years ago and to the best of Woods' knowledge the program she said. was the first of its kind in a community Curran had been in the Physical Education Department since Febru(Continued on page 6)
Child Development Center sponsors annual celebration By Robin Rauch
Presto the Ciown, Billy Bob, Wasteless Willy, and Superintendent/President Dr. George Boggs are just a few of the many guests to be featured at next Wednesday's Week of the Young Child celebration. From 9 am. to noon at the clock tower, the Child Development Center and Department will be sponsoring several activities, exhibits, and special events to celebrate America's children. The celebration is part of a yearly nationwide campaign designed to bring to the forefront the rights and needs of America's children. "The Week of the Young Child emphasizes the rights, needs, and wellbeing of all of our young children," says Mary Anne Giardina-Rodgers, director of the Child Development Center. "We would like to provide the public with information about the nature of and the need of quality services for children. And, of course, to actively support the efforts designed to improve the status of young children." One way of improving the status of young children, she says, is to make people aware that education is important. "We want people to be aware ... that an education starts at a very early age ... it starts when the child is born. We would like to bring to the forefront that we need to educate the total child from the very beginning of life, which means that we're not only stressing academics, but we're lookng at the total well-being of the child." One of the ways the week will be celebrated nationally is with a TV documentary to be aired Wednesday
evening on PBS. The program, "Who Cares for America's Children? The State of Child Care in America," talks about the rights of children and families, and what policy makers can do to protect those rights. In addition, says Giardina-Rodgers, "all over people who deal with children will be doing something to celebrate that week." In North County, that "something" will be Wednesday's celebration at the clock tower. The event will start at 9:30am. with a show by Presto the Clown. At 10:30 a.m. a puppet show will be presented by the Burn Center, and at 11:30 am. the Star Spangled Kids will perform a dance. Superintendent/President Boggs will make a proclamation at noon. He will also award Giardina-Rodgers and Dr. Goody Berk, head of the Child Development Departments, for their excellent service to children and students during their last 13 years on campus. In addition to the special events, there will be 35 exhibits for children and students to visit. They include exhibits by the San Marcos Fire Department, the Woodward Animal Center, and West Coast Gymnastics. There will also be special activities for children, such as a bubble jump, a sensory walk, and parachute play. There will also be special guests, including Billy Bob, Wasteless Willy, Smokey the Bear, and Big Bird. Parents and staff of the Child Development Center will also be on hand selling hot dogs, Pepsi and popcorn to benefit the center.
"A Lot of Compromisin' On The Road To My Horizon," off'ered by George Jereich, is on display during the California Glass Exchange Exhibit at the Boehm Gallery, along with other art works. The exhibit runs through May 11. Open to the public, the gallery displays are Tuesday, 10 to 4; Wednesday and Thursday, 10-7; Friday, 10-2 and Saturday noon to 4. Admission is free. (Photo by Teri Kane)