Montgazette, Vol. 03, No. 07, 1969-01-17

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January 17, 1969
Mews-Terrific; Hoimes-A Groove
Winter Formal Packs Flourtown Country Club
Andrews And Holmes Breaking it up at the recent Montgomery
County Community College Winter Serai-Formal are Lee Andrews and
the Hearts (In forground and the musical hosts for the evening Carl
Holmes and the Commanders (who are taking a backseat in the
spotlight only for the moment).
Dear Editor,
In a recent Montgazette article which appeared in this column, the
problem of the clock system was mentioned. It was further stated that
the Montgazette's "small, but efficient staff" had gone to the trouble
to correct each clock individually, in an attempt to give Montco
students the true time.
As an apprentice customer engineer for Simplex Time Recorder
Company, I took it upon myself to investigate the matter more
closely. I started out by taking a clock off a classroom wall. The first
thing I noticed was that the indicating wall clocks in each classroom
are of the impulse rather than the electric type. This is to say that
each clock relies upon electrical impulses superimposed from a master
clock. However, not wanting to bite off more than I could chew, I
decided to spend some time with the indicating wall clock. I advanced
this clock manually in an effort to arrive at the precise time. (This, by
the way, is the wrong way to rectify this type of problem since the
Master Clock has a built-in advance mechanism solely for this
purpose.).
While keying the advance contact, located on the right solenoid
coil at the rear of the clock, I noticed that this said solenoid was not
receiving any power. I arrived at the conclusion that either the relay
transformer and/or the rectifier was burned out. In view of the fact
that this equipment is 30 to 40 years old, this is not an uncommon
problem.
At this point, I was interrupted temporarily by an impatient
professor who seemed anxious to commence the lecture. At the
conclusion of this class, I approached this professor and asked if I may
remove this one clock for the purpose of examining it more closely
under more conductive conditions at the shop. Naturally, I explained
that there was no charge for this, and that I was merely acting out of
my own good will. (Besides, it doesn't hurt to brown nose!)
I was politely but firmly refused on the pretense that "a professor
is not authorized to permit such equipment to leave the premises." I
was then refered to the Dean's Office, in hope I could receive the
proper clearance. I then approached the Dean's secretary and
introduced myself. I stated my qualifications and offered my
proposition. Again I was flatly refused. Perhaps she thought I was
only playing a practical joke, but I think not. I was just about to leave
the room when I noticed the Master Clock on,, the wall behind her.
Thinking I had hit the jack-pot, I forgot myself momentarily. I asked
if I could take a look at the apparatus, but to no avail. It seemed
almost as though someone was hiding a skeleton within the confines
of this archaic piece of equipment. I excused myself and left,
thoroughly disappointed and apathetic with the lack of cooperation I
was receiving. So my fellow students, there you have the inside scoop.
In spite of my personal efforts to bring you the correct time,
Montco's clocks continue to operate (or should I say in-operate) in
typical "Mickey Mouse" fashion.
I can only hope that the preceeding article will motivate someone
else into picking up where I left off, as I have all but washed my hands
on this subject.
If you students are really sincere about wanting the correct time,
why not join in with me in endorsing a petition. You'll have to agree
with me that the gravity of this problem is for more sincere and
Cont. on pg. 2
It wasn't the biggest social
event of the country, but
Montgomery County Community
College's Winter Semi-Formal was
the biggest social event and the
most avidly supported event of
the 1968-69 school season here at
the college as over 150 person
attended the gay event held at
Flourtown Country Club in
Flourtown.
The music was good, the drinks
were strong, the ladies present
were ravishing and the food was
edible, and all-in-all everyone
there apparently enjoyed
themselves immensely.
The program for the evening
got underway a bit late but caused
little difficulty to the students
present in as much as many of
them arrived late.
Dinner was served promptly at
7:30 and consisted of ham and
turkey with gravy, which
everyone just kind of stared at for
a few minutes; a large baked
potato; and mixed vegetables. The
main course was preceeued by a
fruit cup, which many of the
constituents preceded with one or
more drinks; and the meal was
concluded with a small sundae,
consisting of vanilla ice cream,
chocolate syrup, whipped cream,
a cherry and about 475 calories as
I was later informed.
While the students were
enjoying the meal, Carl Holmes
and his Commanders were
preparing for the festivities which
layed briefly ahead.
Coffee and or another round of
beverage followed dinner as Jack
McKernna, President of Student
Government delivered a short, but
well appreciated acknowlegment
to the Dance Committee for its
efforts.
Miss Andrea Schwartz,
speaking on behalf of the Dance
Committee, thanked Jack for his
kind remarks and then proceeded
to get the entertainment portion
of the program, underway.
The music presented was fast
and hard hitting; to borrow an
expression from several years past,
"The joint was really jumpin"'.
Holmes slowed things down to an
appreciated pace twice before Lee
Andrews and the Hearts broke it
up.
Reflecting the songs of better
years along with his own version
of several popular hits of the day,
Andrews hit home with every
number. Soul or rock, heart-throb
or jazz, Andrews had 'em sitting
back in their chairs remembersing
the sweet moments of yesterday.
Carl Holmes took over once
again close to 11 o'clock before
he and the Commanders broke for
a brief intermission.
The scheduled break-up had
been set for 1 a.m., but a few
couples departed early and the
majority of the attendies were not
completely off the scene until
closer 1:30.
Although ticket had been made
available for 125 couples, both
Holmes and Lee Andrews played
to a near-packed house. Very few
Cont. on pg. 4
MAKING THE ROUNDS Miss Andi Schwartz (center) stops at
one of the tables during the recent Semi-Formal at Flourtown
Country. Club to make sure those in attendance are having a good
time. Seated at this table are Fred Bickle and his date.
Alumni Club Holds
Preliminary Meeting
Good ideas are what help make
a good college work and what
help to get a young college started
off on the right foot. Ideas for
social and scholastic
improvement, better conditions
and student cohesion can all make
or break a college.
Recently Dr. Verl A. DeCamp,
Director of Admissions and
Placement; Mr. Wayne Pag;.;,
Coordinator of Student Affairs;
and Mrs. Margret Smith,
Counselor; met with several
graduates of Montgomery County
Community College to discuss
some "good ideas" here at the
college in a special meeting held at
the Heywood Building.
The main theme of the
discussion was the  creation and
New Attraction
Is Information
by Tina Schultz
(Gazette Staff Writer)
A student Information Center
is now being established in the
Student Activities Building at 5th
and Harry Streets. It is open from
7:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday
through Thursday and from 7:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday. The
purpose of the center is to afford
students with a place for last
minute cramming for early classes.
The Lost and Found, which
now consists of an odd collection
of books, coats, gym clothes and
jewelry, is located at the center
also.
A dictionary and thesaurus will
soon be available, along with
magazines of the news and general
interest type. Montco guide books
and   catalogues   will   also   be
Cont. on pg. 4
organization of an alumni club at
Montgomery, the unifying effects
it could have on the student body
and the far reaching advantages
such a program, if properly
handled, could make available.
In as much as no alumni ciub
as such now exists at Montgomery
the primary difficulty will be in
getting the students interested
enough to not only accept it and
join it, but to become an active
part of it.
Several other organizations
have attempted to develop here
on campus, but their growth has
been stifled. The most classic
example is the Circle K Club,
which has been trying for a year
to embrace a respectalbe number
of followers.
However, it was the general
opinion of the constituents
present at the recent meeting that
this would not be one the alumni
clubs primary problems.
Of the proposals thrown out
for discussion, the three
outstanding ones were
qualification for membership,
dues and an extensive program
designed to aid the transfer
student orientate himself to other
colleges.
At many institutions you are
not asked to join an alumni club.
Dues are taken out of your
recreation fee upon your
indoctrination. Such would not be
the case here. A student would
have an option to join or not to
join as he so desired. If a student
did wish to join the club he would
have one of two programs to
chose from, either a life time
membership in the organization,
or a terminal realationship, which
would have to be renewed
annually.
It was considered that dues for
the club should be set at one
dollar per year for the terminal
Cont. on pg. 4