Central Greets Frosh. V sj t . Campns Crier VOLUME 38, NUMBER 1 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1964 A Year of Challenge President Brooks Welcomes Old, New CWSC Students "It is a pleasure to welcome all students to a new year at Central Washington State Col­ lege. I wish you success in your academic endeavors and hope that your work this year will result in important gains for you. There has never been a time in the seventy-three year his­ tory of Central when the admin­ istration and faculty had greater need for the assistance of a ma­ ture student body. Because we are handling over 700 students more than our budget calls for, we will be crowded and there will be inconveniences. We need your assistance and coopera­ tion to assure a high quality of instruction and to maintain the campus as an exciting place where fresh thinking is encour­ aged and prized, where many ideas are discussed, where many books are read, and where creative interaction is a part of our daily lives. This year, then, will be a year of challenge for all of us. Let us show pride in our institution, support its programs and help it continue to grow into the great state college it is destined to become." James E. Brooks President, CWSC Orientation Sets Activities Debut Activities Slated For Alpine Club The first meeting of the CWSC Alpine Club will be held Tues., Oct. 13 in the HES social room starting at 7:30 p.m., Dennis Salt, Club vice-president said. Activities slated for this year include inter-dorm and colle­ giate races, equipment exchange and sale, ski trips, and over­ nights. We hope to see everyone in­ terested in outdoor activities at the bi-weekly Alpine Club meet­ ings, Salt said. f /• ) ft if 4 •• s w * s * •W.:' ? JII. I|IIJIIJ.JIMWJW . • : l m a W$m WELCOMING FRESHMEN TO CENTRAL IS just one of the many duties of Dr. James E. Brooks, college president. Dr. Brooks is well aware of the problems of freshmen as he en- rolled as a freshman 18 years ago. He received his bachelor's degree in 1950 and returned as President of Central in 1961. After five hectic days of rush­ ing here and there, standing in endless lines, fishing footballs from the Ganges, rising at un­ earthly hours, marching escorts to dinners and dances, and long conferences with advisers and upper-classmen on their college plans, this year's crop of fresh­ men can settle back to the rou­ tine of college life with the feel­ ing of being well orientated. The first taste of college life came when residence halls opened Sunday morning. Chest­ nut and Walnut streets were clogged with cars as prospective Sweecians moved several thou­ sand wardrobes into their new homes. Parents and students alike refused to believe that "all this stuff would fit in this small space." The situation was fur­ ther complicated when as many as three other students came with an equal volume of pos­ sessions and the same inten­ tions. Families visited Holmes hall at noon to see where and how meals would be served before venturing down to the SUB to attend the faculty-student gov­ ernment reception. At this in­ formal reception parents and students had the opportunity to speak informally with members of the various college divisions and student government offi­ cers. Freshmen Welcomed Dr. Donald Duncan, dean of students, was the first speaker at the welcoming assembly (Continued on Page 3) Meeting Slated For Off Campus All members of Off Campus are urged to attend the first meeting to be held in the Grupe Conference Center, Wed., Oct. 7, at 8:00 p.m. This will be the initial organi­ zational meeting.
2 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1964 Editor Stresses Right To Vote The right to vote is one of the most cherished of our democratic institutions. Yet, every year, many thousands of Americans fail to exercise this privilege to cast their vote. These persons, when asked if they are going to vote, say that one vote makes no difference, or that they have not registered. In this national election year many college students will become or already have become eligible to vote. Yet again, like so many others, they will fail to register and vote. In the state of Washington a person 21 years of age before November 3 may register to vote. Other re­ quirements are residence in the county for 90 days and for 30 days in the precinct before November 3. Students over 21, who have lived in Ellensburg during the summer are eligible to register at the City hall. Their precincts (one of 12) will be assigned ac­ cording to their local addresses. For those who have registered at home, absentee ballots may be obtained by writing to the county audi­ tor of their home town. With age comes this responsibility to exercise your majority. Register and vote this year. Central's Doors Swing Open For the seventy-third time in her history Central has opened her doors to incoming freshmen. Since 1891 Central has grown from Ellensburg Normal School to a state college offering degrees in the arts and sciences and education. Total enrollment this year will be the highest in the history of the college. As a result, competition will be greater in all classes. With larger classes, per­ sonal contact with the professors will largely be a mat­ ter of student initiative. However, this does not mean such contacts are impossible. Central's faculty is noted for its willingness to meet students in both in­ structional and social circumstances. Since all work and no play builds adequate grade points and social failures, Central offers a diverse pro­ gram. The student government association offers a well-founded social activities program and opportuni­ ties for participation in campus politics on several lev­ els. The National Student Association, of which every Central student is a member, offers the opportunity for participation in a non-partisan, national association which studies and takes action on social and moral is­ sues. The campus publications also present an oppor­ tunity for student participation. These and many oth­ er areas are available to all students. High scholastic achievement and social participa­ tion are encouraged at Central as they have been for 7 3 years. Each individual has t h e responsibility to contribute to the organizations which interest him. What you gain from college will be directly proportional to what you put in. Published every 'Friday, except test week and holidays, during the year as the official publication of the Student Government Associa­ tion of Central Washington State College, Ellensburg. Printed by the Record Press, Ellensburg. Entered as second class matter at the El­ lensburg post office. Editor-in- Chief, Paul Allen Associate Edi­ tor, Joe Belanger Assistant Edi­ tor, Gussie Schaeffer. SGA President Greets Returning Centralites Dear Freshmen: As your student body president, I would wish to extend you a cordial welcome to our college campus. Your student government at Central is not a ser­ vant of the people, but a product of the students, be it strong and progressive, or weak and passive. This means you will share the responsibility of planing pro­ grams, deciding student policy, and finally, leading fu­ ture freshmen classes in programs such as the one you have enjoyed the past week. But the prime concern in modern government is change. With the coming of new students to our cam­ pus we enjoy a fresh new outlook towards our col­ lege community. It is your duty, as future leaders of student government, to decide on the changes that will be made. This fall we will sponsor two leadership retreats for new students. Those who attend will be given an introduction to the social, cultural and political aspects of the college community. We invite you to see your living group president for further information. Your student government representatives on all levels are enthusiastic about your involvement in stu­ dent government and we encourage you to attend the weekly meetings of the legislature which are held in the Samuelson Union Monday at 7 p.m. We will be pleas­ ed to discuss student government with you in our of­ fice in the Union. Drop in for an informal chat. Self-government prepares us to be better and more useful citizens of our society. We encourage you to participate in this educational tool of democratic living. Sincerely, Jim Fielder LITTLE MAN ON CAMPUS — —~#8&® tyfOll M£ IN 8 OCIOQC ej&ZX MOlZNlNG OP ILL U&/BZ && P&LS TD FINP A FAKING FLAC&"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1964 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. 3 Wives Host Tea Student Wives Club will host a tea for new and returning wives of students and student wives at the Grupe Conference Center on Sun., Oct. 4, at 2-4 p.m. Their first meeting will be held October 7 in the HES Social Rooms at 7:30-9:30 p.m. Orientation Debuts (Continued from Page 1) Sunday evening. He was follow­ ed by Jim Fielder, SGA presi- president and Dr. James Brooks, college president. Enter­ tainment was provided by facul­ ty members John DeMerchant and Juanita Davies as they pre­ sented "The Lord's Prayer" and "Climb Every Mountain." Three hundred transfer stu­ dents attended a transfer stu­ dent assembly in Hertz Music hall Monday morning at 8. At this time Robert Logue, direc­ tor of admissions, spoke on eval­ uation and transfer of credits and the general education re­ quirements. Following several announcements by Deans Alice Low and James Quann, there was a short question and an­ swer period. Exams Administered While seniors registered on Monday, college administrators examined freshman knowledge and physical fitness. Examina­ tions in health education and physical science were adminis tered to all freshmen and Wash ington pre-college grade predic­ tion tests were given to those who had not taken them pre­ viously. Living group pre-advisement sessions were held in the after­ noon. At this time dorm offi­ cers and upper-classmen in­ formed freshmen of what to ex­ pect during the next day's meet­ ing with their advisers. One of the highlights of early freshmen days on campus is the opportunity to escort (or be escorted by) one or two mem­ bers of the opposite sex to breakfast and dinner. At meal­ time the campus came alive with long processions of couples in beanies wending their way to dine. Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end and after orientation week freshmen must vie with upper- classmen for their dinner dates The third hectic day of this feverish week brought fresh men and advisers together for the first time. Freshmen who had pre-conceived ideas of all the four-hundred courses they were going to take soon were GHE Slated This Fall At Central Graduate Records Examina­ tion will be offered at Central this fall, John Silva, director of counseling and testing services, said. "The examination is neces­ sary for consideration for ad­ mission to graduate school and should be taken during the first quarter of graduate work," he said. Students must sign up for the est Oct. 5-9. A fee of $4.50 will 3e charged for the examination, Silva said. Applications Due Those persons interested in working on SGA Committees can pick up application forms in dorms ad the CUB October 1-8. The personnel committee will screen all applicants and final choices will be announced in October. purged of these delusions and wound up with schedules which included English, history and physical science along with physical education. Entertainment Given Two bands played fast and slow music for the all freshman dance Tuesday evening, while upperclassmen were entertained by the Big Sky Singers in the pavilion. The Ellensburg fire brigade did its usual efficient job of hos­ ing down all but the two winning teams at the tug-of-war Wed­ nesday evening. The cold water was sufficient to bolster team spirits, but was not enough to overcome the strength of the winners. Eleven hundred freshmen set out fo rtheir first college classes early Thursday morning and got an idea of what the next 170 school days would bring. Talent Begins to Show Tonight the freshmen will en­ tertain the campus with the tra­ ditional Frosh Talent Show which will be followed by a Hootenanny in the Samuelson Union ballroom. Ellensburg stores will hold open house tomorrow following the annual college-community lunch at 11 a.m. All college dances and a second perform­ ance of the Frosh Talent Show will bring the orientation week to a close Saturday night. WELCOME BACK, CENTRAL STUDENTS! The manager (a Central graduate) and his staff (70% Central students) invite you to come down to the Liberty Theatre and see some of the finest in domestic and foreign films. They know how you like to be treated and the types of movies you want to see. The Liberty also has one of the lowest student admission rates (65c) in the Northwest. Remember, you are always welcome at the Liberty Theatre, 5th and Pine in downtown Ellensburg. 1 LIBERTY k. 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4 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2,1964 Cats Face Lutes Coach Mel Thompson and his Central Washington Wildcats will be seeking a return to the victory trail tomorrow afternoon when they meet the Pacific Lu­ theran University Knights in Tacoma. Last weekend, the Wildcat express was derailed, as East­ ern's Savages snapped an 11 game Central winning streak, with a 20-7 victory over the de­ fending Evergreen Conference champions. In addition to the setback, the Wildcats also lost the services of junior quarterback Jim O'Brien, who received a broken bone in his left wrist. He will be lost to the squad for at least three or four weeks. In facing the Lutes, Central will have to contain Les Rucker and Morris Blankenbaker, a pair of speedy halfbacks. Besides their running ability, both are talented pass receivers. Quarterbacking the Tacoma collegians are a pair of juniors, Kurt Yates and Bob Batterman. Both have shown outstanding passing and running ability. Rounding out the Lute backfield will be senior fullback Bill White a 185-pounder. Anchoring the Lute line are Guard Jess Hagerman and Tackle Bob Krieger. Hagerman weighs 197 pounds, while Krie­ ger tips the scales at 215. With the loss of O'Brien, the quarterback duties are in the hands of a pair of freshmen, Butch Hill and Skip Raish. Hill has shown ability to throw the football, while Raish's forte is running. Two weeks ago, the Cats open­ ed the 1964 season with a 40-6 romp over Whitman College, at Walla Walla. Central was paced by Lane, a 185-pound senior, who scored on a four yard burst off left tackle, and a 45-yard run after receiving a screen pass from O'Brien. The leading Cat ground gain­ er was freshman halfback Mick­ ey O'Neill, who picked up 47 yards in nine carries. Last Saturday, Eastern pulled a major upset in snapping the Cats win skeen, at 11 games. Last year, while winning the Evergreen Conference title, the Cats posted a 9-0 record, and were ranked 10th among the small colleges across the na­ tion. In pulling the upset, the Sav­ ages used Central's forte, de­ fense, as they held the Cats to a paltry 87 yards rushing, while Eastern backs piled up 188 yards on the ground. Stanton Stars Leading the Savage attack was junior halfback Mel Stanton, who raced for 133 yards in 23 attempts. He was aided and abetted by end Fred Amundson, who kicked field goals of 22 and 36 yards, and one conversion. The senior end ran for Eastern's other conversion, when the snap from center went awry. Central's only touchdown came late in the first quarter, as they marched 85 yards in 11 plays. Following an Eastern punt, the Cats took the ball on their own 15 yard. Following six line plays which netted 26 yards, O'Brien passed 48 yards to halfback Jack Curtright, who was knocked out of bounds on the Eastern 16 yard line. Curtright then lost 16 yards on a sweep around left end. Following an incom­ plete pass, O'Brien hit Chandler deep in the end zone for the Cat's six points. Hill kicked the conversion, giving Central it's only lead of the afternoon. Eastern came roaring back to tie the score in the second quar­ ter, marching 54 yards follow­ ing a pass interception. Following the intermission, it was all Eastern. Following an exchange of punts, quarterback Bob Clark connected with end Dean Adams for a 75-yard pass for Eastern's second touchdown. From that point on, the Savages were never headed. Central's leading ground gain­ er was junior fullback Larry Smith, who churned for 26 yards in 11 attempts. He was follow­ ed by Lane, who picked up 24 yards. In the passing department, Hill, a freshman from Kenne- wick connected on eight of 20 attempts for 151 yards, while O'Brien hit on three of seven tries. Curtright led the receiv­ ers, picking up 87 yards on three receptions. Tomorrow afternoon's game with PLU will start at 1:30 in the Lincoln Bowl in Tacoma. East. Cent. First Downs 13 12 Rushing Yds. .. 188 87 Pass Attempts 6 27 Passes Comp 4 11 Passes had Intc. ........ O 3 Passing Yds. .105 218 Offense Yds. 293 305 No. Times Punted .... 6 5 Punt Avg. Yd. ............ 28.1 32.8 Yds. Penalized .......... O 35 Own Fumbles Lost... 1 1 Before silver was mined in the United States, owners took silver articles to a mint, and coined. COACH MEL THOMPSON WORKS with freshman quarter­ back Butch Hill, as the Wildcats prepare for tomorrows con­ test with Pacific Lutheran University. Hill and Skip Raish, another freshman, inherited the signal calling duties last Monday when Jim O'Brien was found to have a broken hand. Cross Country Team Practices The Central Washington cross country team is currently prac­ ticing daily for its first meet of the year on October 10. Coach Art Hutton has seven men on the roster at the pres­ ent time, and urges any others interested, to contact him at Nicholson Pavilion. The present roster includes Mike Veek, who doubles as the student coach, Barry Grant, George Olson, Jim Reid, Jim Boora, and Martin Rudow. J error s Books Says "Thanks Sweecy^ WE APPRECIATE YOUR PATRONAGE Jerrol's Books I Block West of the Campus Everything the College Student Needs
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1964 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. 5 Mike Ingraham Reports from the 'Experimental' Grading Set LOCKER ROOM In this first issue of the Crier, we would like to welcome back the old readers, as well as say hello to the newcomers. The big sports news this past two weeks has been the Wildcats' loss to Eastern Washington, and the loss of three key performers. Concerning the loss to the Savages, as Coach Thompson said, the 'Cats simply did not block and tackle. In this observer's eyes, it appeared that East­ ern came to play football, and the Wildcats did not. Certainly it is no fun to taste defeat, but some­ times a loss is the best medicine for a team. The foot­ ball squad has been under tremendous pressure this fall, riding an 1 1 game winning skein, and the loss should both relieve pressure, and make the team rea­ lize it is not invincible. In the injury department, the Cats lost two key men, guard John Jamieson and quarterback Jim O'Bri­ en. Jamieson, a junior letterman, received a broken leg in a pre-season turnout and will be lost for the sea­ son. O'Brien, a transfer from Columbia Basin Junior College, received a broken bone in his left wrist against Eastern, and will be lost for the next three or four games at least. The third loss was senior signal-caller Gary Luft, who was reclared ineligible two weeks ago by the NAIA and Evergreen Conference. The sidelining of Luft was because of a rule which limits a man to 15 quarters of college when at least 12 hours of studies are taken. Luft played a year of football at Washington State Uni­ versity before transferring to Central four year ago. This leaves the vital quarterback slot in the hands of a pair of freshmen, Butch Hill and Skip Raish. From the results around the conference so far this season, it could be an interesting year. So far, West­ ern and Whitworth are the only undefeated teams. TheVikings downed the University of British Columbia in their opener, and dumped the University of Puget Sound last week, in both teams' first conference action. Whitworth defeated Southern Oregon College two weeks ago, 28-27, and slipped past the Knights of Pa­ cific Lutheran last Saturday night, 35-28. In that con­ test, the Tacoma collegians were leading twice, but could not contain the explosive Pirates. The Evergreen Conference will have its share of outstanding performers returning this year, including backs Charlie Reed, Whitworth Mel Stanton, Eastern Ron Roe, Western as well as Jay Lane, Vernell Chand­ ler, and Jack Curtright, Central. Reed led the nation's small colleges in rushing last year, while Stanton finished 10th nationally in rushing offense. Among the top returning linemen art Marty Mc- Whinney and Dave Morton, Whitworth Gene Fry, Western Joe Peyton, University of Puget Sound and Dick Shannon, Rod Gilman, and Ted Smith, Central to name but a few. Remember tomorrow's game with Pacfic Lutheran. Kick-off time is scheduled for 1:30 in Tacoma's Lin­ coln Bowl. For those students unable to attend the game, it will be broadcast locally on KXLE. A new fractional grading sys­ tem will be put into experiment­ al practice during this academic year. Each regular grade, A, B, C, D, will have a super-im­ posed decimal system dividing them into ten sub-divisions ranging from .0 to .9. For ex­ ample, the grade A can sub­ divided into A.l, A.4, or A.9. An experiment of a similar nature was conducted on a smaller scale last year. The success of it made further study on a campus wide level desir­ able. Dr. Pettit has made applica­ tion to the United States Office of Education for a ten thousand dollar grant for the continuation of the experiment . If the grant is not honored the experiment will still be continued, but on a smaller scale. Grades will be issued by the members of the faculty on the same basis as previous years with the new decimal system included. Grades are turned in­ to the Registrar's office where they will be processed and evaluated. Grades that appear on the quarterly transcripts, however, will be the standard A, B, C or D and it will not affect cumulative grade points. If the program proves success­ ful on the campus wide level it might eventually affect the un­ dergraduate, admissions and graduate programming, Wesley Crum, dean of instruction, said. Sports Calendar Oct 3 FOOTBALL—Central at Pacific Lutheran University 1:30—Lincoln Bowl Oct. 10 FOOTBALL—Central at Western Washington State College 1:30—Civic Stadium Oct. 17 FOOTBALL—Lewis and Clark College at Cen­ tral 1:30—Wildcat Stadium Oct. 24 FOOTBALL—Univer­ sity of Puget Sound at Cen­ tral (Homecoming) 1:30—Wildcat Stadium Oct. 31 FOOTBALL—Central at Whitworth College 1:30—Joe Albi Stadium Nov. 7 FOOTBALL—Central at Eastern Washington State College 1:30—College Field Nov. 14 FOOTBALL—Pacific Lutheran University at Cen­ tral 1:30—Wildcat Stadium CUB Hows Set The snack bar in the Samuel- son Union will be open at 7:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Kirby Krbec, director of stu­ dent activities said today. "We are opening it an hour earlier to see if the students de­ sire this service," he said. Hours for the general build­ ing are: 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday 7:3( a.m. to 12:30 midnight, Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 midnight Sat­ urday and 12:00 noon to 10:00 p.m. Sunday, he said. NSA Explains Purpose In Welcoming Letter Dear Sir: The United States National Student Association is the larg­ est organization of students in the United States. NSA repre­ sents the student of the United States in political and social problems concerning him. The NSA provides an opportunity for individual students to take an active role in handling these problems. The main function of NSA on Central's campus is in working with student government to pre­ sent an on-partisan view of is­ sues we face concerning us as students and as young citizens. They try to create a more in­ formed and responsible stu­ dents who will be better able to meet the problems they find after leaving Central. Through NSA we have the opportunity to work effectively with these prob­ lems. For instance, this year we have the opportunity to work with the prisoners of McNeil Island who are trying to fur­ ther their education while there. NSA can be no better than what it's members make it. At times in the past responsible students have shown that NSA can be an effective and un- doudtedly worthwhile organiza­ tion. We have the opportunity today of making NSA more ef­ fective than it has ever been in the past. Whether or not it is will be up to the students of CWSC. Sincerely, Bin Cote NSA Coordinator
6 CENTRAL WASHINGTON STATE COLLEGE, ELLENSBURG, WASH. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1964 Central In Focus Klli'eS mmmm mmm TICKETS PLEASE. One of the first of many lines that face the freshmen and upper- HERE IS A PLEASANT LINE. ENJOY YOURSELVES FELLOWS, you will not ha able to classmen alike is the line for escort two such charming young damsels to dinner very often. One week of luxury is allowed distribution of meal tickets. every freshman and then he is left to find his own dinner dates. (Photos by Arne Lauritzen) N*vv.vN , ? maim ONE MORE LINE AND WE GET TO EAT. Several hun- NOT ANOTHER LINE! YES! BUT at least you can sit in dred famished freshmen are now in the last stage of the this one. Enjoy the rest and repast freshmen, for soon the lunch line maze. The next step is the milk machine and upper-classmen will have you back at orientation tasks, and then we can find a table. these will undobutedly involve standing in line.