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iRontga^ette Montgomery County ,<_*v Community College f JfttlL \ .3 No. 7 Conshohocken, Pa. 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
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Newspaper Text | iRontga^ette Montgomery County ,<_*v Community College f JfttlL \ .3 No. 7 Conshohocken, Pa. 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 |
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