The Crier Vol. 5, No. 11 CORNING COMMUNITY COLLEGE May 23, 1966 New Corning President SPRING WEEKEND RATED A BIG SUCCESS Kon-Tiki was the theme. Spring weekend officially started Friday afternoon with a jam session in front of the Commons building. Nancy McDonald, Judy Rada, Bonnie Lyke, Lou Crain, John Gates and the Professors 2+1 consisting of Mr. Cambridge, Mr. Johnson and Mr. Stebbins presented a variety of songs and piano pieces. The weather was cool but spirits were nevertheless high. That same evening the fabulous Kingsmen and Little Anthony and the Imperials gave a performance that shall never be forgotten. The performers gave a selection of their hits plus renditions of some oldies but goodies. A crowd of 1000 plus gave the artists an ovation that will be heard for a long time to come. Saturday night the Terrel-Mas-ters presented music for the formal occasion. Orchid leis were given to the girls which added a touch of the islands to the surroundings. Sunday afternoon a picnic was held in honor of the Sun-God. A tremendous stack of pilsener cans was sacrificed. (He obviously preferred another brand because the sun just happened to fall in big white flakes the following Monday). Music was furnished by the Castlemen who provided the cool and chilly crowd with a little foot-stomping to keep the goose-bumps at a minimum. The weekend was a tremendous success. SEMINAR SPONSORED Syracuse University will sponsor a Washington Seminar from June 6 to June 24, 1966. This seminar will be a chance for interested college students to meet various government officials, attend daily seminars and to be introduced to the activities of their government. The cost of this excursion will be $165 for tuition and $200 for living expenses. The student earns three semester hours of credit for participating in the activity. Any student who is interested should contact Professor Yoggy. TEST BRIEFING Now you too can beat the draft About a million students — current high school graduates, college and postgraduate students — will soon be facing the Selective Service College Qualification Test. High scores on this test may spell the difference between the opportunity to postpone military service obligation until the completion of their education or being reclassified for draft call. These students must review, practice, drill to train themselves to score high on what are probably the most decisive tests they’ll ever take. They have the double job of preparing for the tests along with their regular college work. Strictly on their own, they have to review a lot of half-forgotten material without their original textbooks. So they doubly need a book like the new Barron’s How to Prepare for the Student Draft Deferment Test (Selective Service College Qualification Test). It focuses right in on the Verbal and Math areas to be tested by these exams. It is complete, clear, practical — no waste morions, all the essentials. In presenting the material, consideration was given to the fact that some students may not have had recent experience with math-matics. Conversely, the science and mathematical majors may have neglected vocabulary building. By doing the exercises and consulting the answer section, students may quickly accomplish self-diagnosis and evaluation so that they will know what to review most intensively. VERBAL SECTION contains word lists with definitions and study guides; exercises in sentence completion, word relationships, and reading comprehension. MATHEMATICS SECTION gives complete review of subject matter from arithmetic fundamentals to the advanced concepts of algebra and geometry. Though drill is provided in interpreting graphs and statistical data. In all, there are thousands of questions with answers for drill and practice, plus 10 complete model Mathematics Aptitude Tests with answer. CRIER Salutes New Editor Pat Granger, newly-elected editor of the CRIER, is from Elmira, and is enrolled in the Nursing program. Before coming to C.C.C., Pat was a medic in the Air Force. While in the service, he was sports editor for the overseas newspaper. His experience and avid interest in sports made him the perfect answer to the open office as sports editor last February. Aside from his duties as sports editor, Pat demonstrated his interest in the newspaper by also working as photographer and reporter. Whenever there was an extra assignment, Pat was always willing to cover it. Not only has Pat contributed his literary and creative efforts to the CRIER, but always manages to keep the morale of the staff high. Because of his genuine sense of humor, everyone enjoys working with him. What are Pat’s plans for the newspaper next year? To begin with, he wants to make the CRIER the No. 1 community college newspaper. “The CRIER should be the voice of the campus. I plan on having a wide coverage of activities, plenty of humor, and an increase in the staff. We will need everyone’s cooperation.” And it should not be too difficult for Pat to obtain this cooperation, because those who will be working with him will find they will be able to depend on his cooperation. Studying Today DON'T Yields CUT Passing Marks Tomorrow! NOW! Russian Author Speaks at C.C.C. Valery Tarsis, the Russian writer who was recently granted political asylum in the West, spoke in the gymnasium of Corning Community College on Monday, May 16 at 1:00 p.m. The subject of his talk was “Ferment in Russia” and the meeting was free and open to the public. A question and answer session followed in the Commons. Two of Tarsis’s books, “Bluebottle” and "Ward 7” have been smuggled out of Russia and printed in English. The latter is an expose of conditions in Soviet mental institutions where Tarsis spent seven months after being declared insane. Pressure from writers helped free Tarsis, who returned to his home in Moscow. Tarsis was granted a visa to travel to Great Britain this spring and after his departure from Russia he was attacked in the Soviet press and a few days later stripped of his citizenship by the Supreme Soviet. Tarsis was born in Kiev in 1906 and graduated from Rostov-on-the-Don University, where he specialized in Western European literature. He has written novels, essays, poetry and literary criticism, and used his knowledge of nine languages to translate 34 books into Russia. During World War II, he fought at Stalingrad and was wounded twice. He joined the communist party before the war but by the early 1950’s he had begun writing his anti-communist books. He broke with the party in 1960. He has been in the United States since May 2 and held his first speaking engagement May 10 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C. Robert W. Frederick, Jr., consultant for two-year college programs in the New York State Education Department, has been named the new president. He has had a broad experience in teaching and educational administration. He has taught physics, science, engineering and education in two-year and four-year colleges and has been actively engaged in the development of community colleges in New York for the past three years. He has administered Vocational Education Act funds for community colleges and established a Departmental Advisory Council on Two-Year colleges. Dr. Frederick will be on campus several times between now and commencement, meeting faculty members and discussing the college with the president, the faculty, deans, and trustees. BERMUDA DAY With the cooperation of the weather bermudas, windbreakers and knees were seen all over the campus at our annual Bermuda Day. The day was highlighted by a jam session in front of the Commons. While our fellow classmates and teachers entertained, we all just sprawled out in any available spot be it steps, sidewalks or grass and listened attentively. I don’t thing anyone could forget the especially great job Mr. Stebbins did with “Blue Suede Shoes”. Our thanks go out to all who gave up their time to present this and did a great iob too. Any unusual happenings? Well there was a car parked on the sidewalk of the Science Building but I’m sure there’s a “reasonable explanation for that”. YEARBOOK MAKES A HIT The Keller Publishing Company of Buffalo, N. Y. is overrunning 100 copies of the Corona for a model of an unconventionally and artistically done year book. These books will be carried by all their salesmen to two and four year colleges as a guide for these school to pattern their own year books after. ON THIS DAY: The Electric Oboe Celebrates Its 20th Birthday CRIER Deadline Sept. 16, 1966 Page 2 THE CRIER May 23, 1966 CONVERSATION (Overheard at dance Friday of Spring Weekend) “Why is everybody leaving? Where they all goin', huh? We can too have a good time here." ‘‘But, booze ain't allowed on camp.” “So what?” "Well, coke for people who are all eighteen and over? Isn't that kinda contemptuous of us? We're old enough ta hold it. Sure this dance had a fantastic attendance. But this is Spring Weekend — specal deal and all. What about all the other dances during the year? Fizzles, bombs, flops, right?” “Yah, they’re all the time yappin’ about apathy and lack of school spirit up ere. Why, half the reason everybody’s so disloyal is that they got the idea the college doesn’t respect their tastes and ideas and all.” “Whatzamatter with this place anyway? The other colleges are with it; what’s wrong with this place?” “C’mon, let’s get down this stinkin’ hill." “It’s only a quarter to eleven!” "Hows that coke taste?” “Let's get outa here." (Sophs who come back for a third year) “Didn’t I see them here last year?" Well, I probably did: Two-thirds of the sophomore class comes back to CCC for a third year! Why? Well, some come back because thy’ve changed their minds about their programs and must stay to get credit in the programs they've picked the second time around. (Would you believe third?) Others decide to take 12 credits each semester for three years — an easier schedule makes for more time for jobs or just plain studying. But what about the rest? What------are they doing back? There's a term to label many of these — “professional students." A “professional student” is one who takes college easy, and for that matter life. Like the song says, “Doesn't have a point of view, know not where he's going to" (Nowhere Man, Lennon-McCartney). Didn’t you see them here last year? From the Editor Dear Editor: “Oh, God! Thy Sea Is So Vast and My Boat Is So Small.” This was the underlying directive for the 1966 Corona. There were no plans formalized but we knew the above quote by John Kennedy would be our central theme. The months of frustration, picture taking, creative writing and hard work are over. The Corona is completed and a goal accomplished. I would like to thank all members of the Corona staff for their hard work and long devoted hours. Also a sincere thanks to Mrs. Schicker whose understanding and creative thoughts carried our small boat to harbor. I wish Sue Mattison and her staff good luck on the 1967 Corona. As many of you leave Corning Community College I hope the THE CRIER Student Newspaper of Corning Community College Corning, New York Editor-in-Chief Pat Granger Sports Editor _ Ralph Jeffrey Photography .. Pat Granger Circulation Gary Goldsberry Reporters Sandy Grybos, Cindy Litts, Bill Sheppard, Mercedes Wertz, Ralph Jeffrey, Linda Straight Say What by Mortimer Q. Nirtz Dear Editor ... a bug?!?! May 9 — Snow — Would you believe January 9? People! At “Spring” Weekend — are you sure you were praising the right god (the sun god) or did you insult him? When CISGA picks a “stickler” they sure know how to pick 'em — eh, Louie? Another year and still a paper ‘olympic runner” in our gym. Love those Corona colors! What a glimpse of some faculty knees!!! What ever happened to that “Giant Rhinocerous” bug??? Mr. Kelly and Miss Norman— dancin’ up a storm!!! Did you really KNOW? THE MAGIC NUMBER IS: Sophomore: 21 til finals (pre-putte)!!I Freshmen: 12. (Jan and Betty say, “So long . . . Say What?) The CRIER Tips Its Derby To: Mildred, Dorothy, Lucille, Carrie It has been brought to my attention that a number of the students here on campus are missing articles of clothing, jewelry and other odds and ends. The majority of these items have been reported as stolen. Why should this be? There isn’t any excuse for it. Being careless is an invitation for those who carry the sticky-finger code. No one likes to pay a great deal of money for something and then to have it stolen. If you have to, label everything you consider valuable. If not then just be a little bit more wary about where you place things. It really isn’t hard. Corona will hold fond memories for you and that your voyages upon new seas will be happy and successful ones. I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all of the members of Spring Weekend Committee. All members of the committee displayed extra effort to have the best Spring Weekend at Corning Community College. A very special thanks to Miss Norman and Mr. Kelly whose guiding hands and smiling faces pulled us through all crisis. On behalf of my co-chairman and myself we hope all the students enjoyed themselves and thanks to all the people who helped to make Kon Tiki a successful weekend. Sincerely yours, Jude Makowski by Sandy Grybos I’m sorry I won’t be writing for the newspaper after this last edition, but my time will be taken up traveling around the country with MRS. MILLER as her singing protege. You can imagine how thrilling it was to be selected for this position. The interview was held in the Science Amphitheater last Thursday evening. By 7:00 it was jam-packed with hopeful applicants. There were just two of us left in the finals — Jude Makowski and I. This was the Big GARGLE-OFF. We had to compete for the best unique gargle sound. I gargled with marbles using the Ahhhh system . . . Jude gargled with ice cubes, using the Ehhhh system made famous by Mrs. Miller. My opponent was the one to gargle first and was great! I thought she had it in the bag, because it turned everyone on so much that they were all choked up! She had only three seconds to go . . . and then do you know what happened??? She sneezed! (Talk about luck). By the way, don’t forget to look for Mrs. Miller’s new album that will be on the market next month. It’s called, “Dinner with Miller” and it features the song from the Alka-Seltzer commercial entitled, “No Matter What Shape Your Stomach’s In.” This issue the CRIER tips its derby to Mildred, Dorothy, Lucille, and Carrie. Who are they you ask? Anybody who has ever bought anything to eat at the snack bar will tell that they are those cheerful ladies who serve you in the snack bar. Always ready with a smile and the words, “May I help you?” These ladies have brightened the Pub JOURNEY by Ralph Jeffery The stars above look down on me, And I look up to infinity. As I walk the trail of night The moon has ceased to shed its light I’ve walked away from the glare of day Past the fields of golden hay. And as the moon passed o’er the hill, I walked along the forest still. Dying leaves were at my feet; No living creature did I meet, And as I walk this trail alone, My weariness goes to the bone. In the day I had a friend, But she came to journey’s end. We shed a tear in parting yet After time, I ceased to fret, But kept my feet upon the trail. I stopped along a brook to wail About the vagueries of fates, But such crying made me late. So I walked the trail toward night, Silent and peaceful without fright, No one walks along with me; The stars stare down remorselessly. GRADUATION We are one. Together! Divided yet undivisable — Uniquely the same. As speaker after speaker drones on, No one really listens. Everyone thinking his own thoughts All thoughts the same. And every flake of snow, All alike, And yet Not one the same. And the birds, Flying together as a flock. Each to its own nest. And as the diplomas came Each person comes forward, One at a time — Alone. Tributes The CRIER bids farewell to Jan Cummings. As Jan steps down from the office of Editor of the school newspaper, the staff extends their wishes for her success upon graduation from C.C.C. Jan will be employed by Westinghouse Corporation, Horseheads, N. Y. as an industrial technician. She will be graduated this June with an A.A.S. degree in the Industrial Secretarial Science program. During her two years at C.C.C. she has worked on the CRIER staff as assistant editor, and editor. The CRIER salutes Sandy Grybos, star-reporter. Sandy has been active on the CRIER staff for two years — this year writing a column “Sour Grapes.” As well as being an active CRIER staff member, she has participated in such activities as facultv-student committee, the election commission and other board committees. Sandy is a dean’s list student in the Business Administration Program. We would like to take this opportunity to wish Sandy much success in the future and to say thank you. and made it a happy place to get a snack or lunch. For their service to us, the students of C.C.C., the CRIER gratefully and thankfully rips the CRIER derby to the cashier Mildred Crooker, and the three cooks Dorothy Kramer, Lucille Galle, and Carrie Andersen. AN ACTIVE FRATERNITY Since SIGMA PHI DELTA was formed at the beginning of the 1965 Fall semester by Rick Firenze, there has been criticism concerning fraternities on campus. However, SIGMA PHI DELTA deserves recognition for the contributions it has made to C.C.C. While the condition of student apathy exists, it seems to be considerably less than last year. Part of this can be attributed to SIGMA PHI DELTA, as it has brought students together for a common cause and has helped to raise the student morale. The officers of SIGMA PHI DELTA are: Bob Klein, President; Perry Cronkrite, Vice President; George Starner, Secretary; Jeff Low, Treasurer; and Jack Richie, Sergeant-at-Arms. Some of the activities in which the fraternity has participated are: the Thanksgiving Dance, the Blood Drive, the Student-Faculty Basketball Game and Pizza Party, decorating the Pub for Winter Weekend (for which they won the decoration prize, and helping with the Newman Club’s Picnic for Underprivileged Children in the Corning Area. The members of SIGMA PHI DELTA are also active in many regular student functions including: Student Board, I.C.C., CISCA, Newman Club, Student Faculty Board, Commons Committee, Rules Enforcement Committee, Wrestling team, Soccer ream, and College Center of the Finger Lakes. Visitors of our campus have remarked on the behavior of the students, as compared to some of unfavorable behavior seen on other college campuses. Our students can be proud of this fact. They can also be proud of SIGMA PHI DELTA as a fraternity that has helped their school instead of drawing unfavorable attention. The Crier Campus Shoe Headquarters CLARK'S SHOES 6 East Market Street Corning, N. Y. SEE NEXT YEAR FROM What's the name of this game? Turn out that damn light! Where'd that squirrel go? He asked to go to the bathroom first, so relax until he's back. Didn't you say play No. 4? What a time for stiff joints! WHEN Did you Grow THAT BEARD?" SPENCE PUB 61 4/19/66 "I HEAR SOMEONE IS SELLING nWBERSHip CARDS FOR THE NEW PUB " May 23, 1966 THE CRIER Page 3 ROVING... ...REPORTER What would you like to see in your school paper next year? Karen Crooks, LA/Humanities, Freshman I would like to see more articles which deal with student problems in connection with communication with anything from faculty to world events. I would like to see a much larger paper with maybe a cartoon section on "Peanuts” and "Pogo.” If the paper staff secured area businesses to support our paper, maybe this could be possible. Phyllis Dockendorf, Sec. E. Freshman I think the Crier as a whole is a very good school paper. The only improvement I can think of is more articles. I think t is a very good idea to let the students voice their opinion about certain matters in their Crier. Jack Richie, B/Acct. Freshman I would like to see an unbiased editor that would promote more interesting subjects that pertain to the students. I also believe that a Student Government column would improve the communication problem between the Board and the students. More regular publications would also help a great deal. Rosanne Kaufman, La/Hum., Freshman As a Freshman this year, I was a little disappointed in my college paper. Next year I would like to see our Crier come out with articles with more controversial topics. Topics that will make the student body think. What do you think of the condition of the road? Don German — Acct. Freshman I try not to! I think they should repave the whole road, if not, at least where the holes are. Larry Reddon — L.A. Freshman The road is in desperate need of repair for two good reasons. 1) A student coming to CCC for an interview might be discouraged from attending because of the condition of the road, and 2) the potholes are dangerous to the alignment of the steering of the car which could prove to be expensive to the student. Marlene Durant — L.A. Freshman If you like driving on the side of the road in the gutter, it's fine. Larry Hoover — L.A. Freshman It’s nice for the Grand Canyon of New York. It’s my understanding that their either going to put a bridge over the crevices or a superhighway directly to Faulisi's. Diana Morrison — L.A. Freshman It’s not ladylike to say what I think. Jim Coatsworth — L.A. Freshman The road is definitely a disgrace to the town. However, I’m sure the Rules Enforcement Committee, who insists upon the students paying all kinds of fines, could surely muster up enough money or complaints to have it fixed. I’m not blaming it on the committee, but I think something should be done, and I am more than willing to help. Biology Club Braves Cold Courageous members of the Biology Club braved the snow and cold to make two interesting by BC No. 8 field trips. On Sunday, March 27, under Mr. Bisignani’s supervision, the Club members were the guests of Dr. Lapp, Corning Physician, on the Project Lake Divers Boat, Seneca Lake. They were able to observe first-hand some of the experimental work that is being done under Dr. Lapp’s supervision. Diving equipment is tested and divers are tested for mental reaction during pressure under water. A diver was given a mathe-matic test (simple addition and subtraction problems) and was timed during the test. The diver then submerged in water-temp-erature 40°. After being submerged for approximately an hour, the diver was then given the same test and retimed. It was interesting to note than the diver answered all questions before submerging, but could not answer three of the questions while submerged. Students from Corning Community College and students from the high school help Dr. Lapp in these experiments. They give their free time. Dr. Lapp served the members hot coffee and donuts. He offered the use of the facilities on his boat to any student who plans to take the new Ecology course in the spring. On April 2, the Club members made their second field trip. At 6 A.M., bundeled up in heavy clothes and boots, loaded down with hot coffee, food, and skewers made out of coat hangers, they began to explore the wooded area in back of the college. This is the first the campus woods were used for this purpose. Mr. Bisignani and Mr. Wills pointed out the various types of ferns, trees, and their uses. Since there was snow on the ground, the tracks of the forest animals could easily be seen. Mr. Wills explained how to detect, by their tracks, whether the animals were running or walking. He also explained how to distinguished the tracks of one animal from another. Mr. Bisignani pointed out various remnants of Choctaw civilization. At 9:00 A.M., the members cooked their meal over a fire. The meal consisted of meat, onions, apples, baked potato, and lots of hot drinks. They all agreed that it was the best meal they had ever eaten. Mr. Wills and Stu MacRoberts, Club President, tried their luck at fishing, but were not successful. One member found a fish in shallow water, and placed it in deeper water. After eating, they explored the area around the pond. Fortunately, no one was caught on the barbed wire near the pond. By 11:00 A.M. a tired but happy group headed for home. BOARD HIGHLIGHTS 1. Treasurer’s Report: $1,821.00 2. Student Recognition Day: The three faculty members for the selection committee have not been selected yet. 3. Election Committee Report: Needed by candidates — A 50 signature petition; campaign manager and approval from one Board member. Agenda—5/8 8:00, campaigning opens; 5 /9 speeches to be given; 5/11 Board interview; 5/12 student interview; 5/13 9-3 voting. 4. CCFL: There was a very successful CCFL Conference at Mansfield. The representatives were: Nancy McDonald, Bobbie Box, Jack Richie, and Sheryl Sandler. These people accompanied Miss Shaffer and Miss Stafford. 5. Bronze Statue: The Parson’s Foundry in Rome, N. Y., which was to cast the 10W Olympic runner has gone out of business. Richard Simons, who has since left school was to be paid $150 to cast the statute. 6. Formal Dance for Spring Weekend: Was decided that Tuxedos or dinner jackets were to be worn. 7. Dress Code Revision Committee Report: The report included the recommendation that students be allowed to wear Bermudas at any time except in a class where the professor did not approve. 8. Alma Mater Committee Report: It has been advised that a contest with $100 prize be set up to encourage students to write an alma mater. The Board suggested that they think this over, and present their decision at a later date. Weather Forecast Weather forecast for Coming and Vicinity. Oh joyous spring. Flowers blooming everywhere. BULL! Sez who. Certainly NOT in New York State. According to all weather-men it is not supposed to snow in May. Now they know it, you know it and I know it. Everybody and his dog knows it but that stupid snow that fell May 9 didn’t know it. New York State weather, especially Corning weather, is unique. When the sun shines in Corning you mark it down on a calendar because it’s a day to remember. A red letter day if you will because you may never see the sun shine in Corning again. Maybe the Sun gods angry during the Spring Weekend. No. 5 See the Business Office It is called so because they make business deals there The Business Office is also where you pay your college fees Oh fun fun fun If you go to the Business Office you had better bring along A barrel to wear home It’s almost like income tax (no offense). No. 6 See the Ping-pong Room If you see it down stairs in the Commons you had better get glasses It is kind of hard to play in the old Ping-pong Room now People don’t appreciate Ping-pong balls bouncing across their Tables while they are trying to eat their lunches Bounce bounce bounce. No. 7 See the beautiful college flag Better look again Now see the torn and tattered college flag It looks as though it has been through three Civil Wars And a couple of World Wars We are told it is a good strong flag We are told it is made of double strength material You can’t believe all you are told can you Would you believe . . . ? Hear the bells Ding ding ding Why do you hear bells? Because we are having a fire drill Don’t you love fire drills Love love love Especially right after a big snow storm Notice how orderly everyone files out of the building Better look again Now notice how disorderly people file out of the building In record time of twenty minutes and thirteen seconds Fast fast fast Burn, baby, burn No. 9 See the new addition to the Pub See how beautiful it is It has a nice atmosphere to it It has a nice smoke filled atmosphere in it Cough cough cough Some people want the lights off in the new Pub addition Some people want the light on in the new Pub addition Can’t you see what would happen if the lights were turned off? It would be just like one small Roman orgy Oh fun fun fun Let’s turn off the lights. SINCE 1948 CORNING BUILDING COMPANY CORNING, NEW YORK CHARGE UP YOUR SOUL WITH SPRING BUYS '69' SHIRTS COLORFUL SHORT SLEEVED SWEATSHIRTS LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS DAVE PERRY DATE SERVICE JEFF LOW LETTER WRITING SERVICE (Love Letters A Specialty) THE ‘SPRING’ BOOKSTORE Whoever put a suggestion saying "Put the faculty brains in the eggs and send them back to Honk Kong" and forgot to sign his or her name, should come to the Bookstore as soon as possible. Home of KEEPSAKE DIAMOND RINGS and the Finest in Jewelry Jewels by Trifari Watches ... by Longines, Wittnauer, Bulova Swank, Jade, British Sterling EARLE'S CREDIT JEWELERS 44 West Market Street Corning, N. Y. SORT by Raj Page 4__________ SPORT OF A Spring is finally here, and the sports scene turns to such popular events as baseball and track. Would you believe golf and ten-is? Do not get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with golf and tennis. Golf, however, is a rich man’s game. Clubs cost from fifty dollars up, and it goes a long way up. Then, there is the little matter of joining a country club. There goes at least another C note, and it can cost a lot more. Then balls, tees, drinks, and other necessary expenses put golf out of the reach of all but the most well healed college students. Tennis is not nearly so expensive. Of course, there is the little problem of getting a court, which can mean several hours wait during the peak hours. Also, golf and tennis do not have the fan appeal that baseball and track do. There is no part of golf or tennis than can compare with the human drama of two well matched runners finishing the last lap of the two mile. Both runners are at the end of their strength. Both are making their finishing sprint. Each stride is pure agony, an agony which is etched in a grimace of pain on the runners faces. For one of course, there will be the joy of victory, while for the other one there will be the bitter taste of defeat. This kind of human drama is equalled in either golf or tennis. What about baseball? It is the ninth inning. Men on first and third, and the batting team down by a run. There is a ripple of excitement as a pitching change is made. There is the pathos of a pitcher on his way to the showers. He has been tested for nine innings and found wanting. He has given his all and it was not enough. There is anticipation as the relief pitcher makes his way to the mound. Then it it man against man, and the winner come away with all the apples, and the loser talks about coming back and getting “them” next time. This kind of excit-ment is never found in golf and tennis. Also, baseball and track are better participation sports, because more people can take part. Golf and tennis as team sports are limited to a very few people. With all these advantages to baseball and track, why is there an absence of both sports on this campus. There are many talented track and baseball men on this campus. Neither sport is prohibitively expensive as far as uniforms and such are concerned. We do not have fields for either of these sports, of course, but we also do not have a golf course, or a tennis court on campus. Maybe these sports would be a step in the right direction against apathy, although this is rather doubtful. And there has been plenty of interest in both sports expressed all over the campus. How ‘bout it, student board? Baseball and track for ’67! ___________THE CRIER________________ THE RACING MAN When I have drained the flask of life And drunk until my fill About the age of twenty-five When I am o’er the hill To be like my friend Jim Who drives a Lotus Ford Would be my last request Oh hear my prayer dear Lord. Jim was a racing man A man on racing bred He finished second, never first Until they found him dead Still clinging to the wheel And laying on his back The little car was ruined and blood all over the track. He led the pack for all the race Challenged by one fast car It was big black number thirteen A mightier machine by far My friend he held the lead By driving without fear And life and death are one With milliseconds dear. He drove without regard for life And watching out behind For big black number thirteen car He was not hard to find My friend went faster still Adrift at every curve To lose the black machine And never lose his nerve. Faster still went Jimmy Yet when he looked around Big black number thirteen Was always to be found Then into one fast curve An oil spot on the track He lost control right there He’ll never get it back. And as he fought the wheel The years he dropped from high Was then the black machine Went roaring right on by The chariot of Jim Jumped into the sky And when it came back down Was time for Jim to die. Many have fought the big black car And none have ever won Yet the great ones like my friend Jim Fight bravely till they’re done. When I have drained the flask of life. And drunk until my fill About the age of twenty-five When I am o’er the hill To be like my friend Jim Who drove a Lotus Ford Would be my last request. Oh hear my prayer dear Lord. The Wayfarers A window with a light In days there used to be For those who passed a home Seeking company. Wayfarers are few today Who need a flickering light To guide them on their way In the dark of night. But we still have some wayfarers Who need much warmth and welcome To help them on their journey, And to our doors they come. They pause at our front gate Asking nothing more As they patiently wait For us to open our door. Change Alex T. In 1911, Roy Harroun won the Indianapolis 500 mile auto race with an average speed of 74.59 miles per hour. In 1965, Jim Clark won the 500 mile race with an average speed of 150 mlies per hour. Because the speeds have become exceedingly fast at this 2 1/2 mile race track, the race drivers are now put through rigorous tests to see if they are qualified to drive at this famous speedway. For instance, the rookie or first year drivers have to go through the 100 mile test. The rookie starts out at 125 miles per hour for twenty five miles. Once completed, the driver increases the speed of his race to 130 m.p.h. for twenty-five miles. He then ups the speed to 135 m.p.h. for the same twenty-five mile distance. The officials at the track then determine if the driver has done an adequate enough job to be qaulified to race in the 500 mile race. If you pass, you never have to take the test again unless you retire from racing for a period, and then suddenly decide to make a comeback. As for the race cars, they are checked over completely to make sure the car is completely safe for racing. The officials at the speedway reserve all rights to disqualify any car for any reason whatsoever. Athletic Awards Banquet This years athletic awards banquet was held on Wednesday, the eighteenth of May. People participating in Corning Community College sports are given complimentary tickets to the banquet. Others who want to attend will have to pay $1.40 per person. Bob Cousy was the featured speaker at the banquet. Bob was a star for many years with the Boston Celtics. He was what is known as a play maker. He was an expert dribbler, and could, among other things, dribble behind his back. After his retirement, he became a college basketball coach. His topic will be physical fitness. The dinner will be held in the Commons. This year’s athletes will receive their awards, and recognition for this year’s activities. The Crier "Just because you love somebody, doesn't mean they love you back." _________________May 23, 1966 of Pace Granger The race starts at 10 A.M. Indianapolis time. Thirty-three cars start the 500 mile grind. How do they determine the thirty-three starters? Time trials consisting of four laps around the track is the determining factor. The average speed for the four laps determines your official speed. The faster cars, needless to say, start up front. This year there are 79 cars entered for the big race. That means 46 drivers will not qualify. These fellows will just have to wait until next year and try again. Oh yes; the race is run every Memorial Day. As for popularity of the race, just ask any one of the 300,000 people that attend the race every year. “PUTRID PREDICTS” Now for the first of his minor league predictions, Putrid presents the American League. First are the Birds, with Frankie and Brooks They’ll steal the flag Like a couple of crooks. Next come the Twins, With homers by the score But their pitching quoth the Raven Is lousy evermore. The White Sox are the next team From the city with the loop The Brat’s the leader of his team There’s lots of wind in the group. The Indians are the next team And a mighty team are they The only thing that they are lacking Are some players who can play. The fifth team is Detroit From the city of cars Detroit would be in first place Except they have no stars. Next will come the Yankees But their dynasty is past This year the Yanks’ll be lucky To keep from finishing last. Boston is the next team The city on the bay They’ve got some pretty good players And may be first some day. Next we find the Angels A bunch of cherubs all But they’re such a group of nice guys That to eighth place they must fall. (After all, eighth was last when Durocher said it.) Ninth we find the Senators From the nation’s capitol They will beat out Kansas City That’s something after all. Last we find the A’s Trailing the pack With Charley O. as owner To ninth they’ll never get back, by Putrid And now, unveiling the identity of that potent prognosticator. It is Raj of course. Chess Pro Irv has played in many tournaments. He had consistently placed within the top three in Finger Lakes region high school competition. He also placed fourteenth in a New York state amature tournament. He is rated nationally as a class C player, but this rating is based on only one tournament. Irv feels that with more national level competition under his belt, he can improve this rating. Good luck, Irv! The Majors Six teams are bunched together behind San Francisco. Pittsburgh has gotten off to a good start, chiefly on the strength of their “never-say-die” attitude. If the Pirates keep winning the close games, it could mean a pennant. Houston has surprised everyone with its strong start. It is too much to believe that they can keep it up. Look for the Astros to become falling stars. Philadelphia has kept on winning, despite an injury to Rich Allen, the All-Star third baseman of the Phils. Allen is the key to the Phillies hitting attack, and when he comes back, the Phillies could become the hottest team in baseball. Atlanta has been hitting home runs at a record pace. Their pitching and overall batting has been hurting however, and if the homer stop coming, the Braves will get scalped. Los Angeles, which depends so heavily on its pitching, has not been getting outstanding performances from its big starters. The Dodgers hitting will have to get better to offset the poor pitching. Next is another surprise. The New York Mets are challenging the Dodgers. Many people have been predicting that the Mets were coming of age, and it looks like it has finally happened. Bringing up the end of the league are St. Louis, Cincinatti, and Chicago. Chicago has several good young players, and when they come of age, so will the Cubs. Until then, well ... St. Louis traded a good pitcher for Orlando Cepada a home, run hitter. If the pitching stays strong, this trade should improve the team, but not enough for a pennant. In Cincinatti, they had a saying, As Frank Robinson goes, so goes the Reds. Robinson is gone, and so are the Reds. American League: Baltimore and Cleveland continue to be hotter than cheap pistols, as they have already started to run away from the rest of the league. They ran into each other, and split a four game series in half. Cleveland took the first two, and the Orioles came right back to take the finale, a double header. Detroit, the early season choice of many sports writers, was bunched with Chicago, California, and Minnesota several games behind the front runners. Detroit and Minnesota have not lived up to their early season billing. Minnesota was the league champion last season. This year, however, the pitching has not been as strong as it was last year. Although the Twins have the most powerful hitting team in the American League. They are not a fast team, and their fielding leaves much to be desired. I feel that the Twins are not strong enough to repeat if the pitching stays poor. Detroit is proving that there are many optimistic baseball writers. This team is simply not strong enough, as things go now. California and Chicago are both playing good ball, and proving themselves to be solid first division ball clubs. Bringing up the end of the league are Washington, Boston, New York, and Kansas City. Since the Yankees replaced managers they have looked better, but they are still not a first division team as they are playing now. The other teams are playing up to expectations, although Boston has come up with a hard hitting third baseman, George Scott. It will be a close race between the Sox and the Yanks for seventh place. National League: Going into the eastern swing, the Giants were the top team in the league. After meeting strong Pittsburgh and Philadelphia teams however, look for the Giants to be down to life size.