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Jim Bonnell Rule Changes

No. 5 In State Irk Speakers

By Mike Winslow
Charges of rule "irregulari-
Jim Bonnell, ace Cougar har- ties" were h u r 1 e d by a COC
rier, is the fifth best cross coun• speaker following the recent Rio
try runner in California. Hondo Forensics Tourname.nt at
He earned the ranking at the Whittier in which 10 schools
California State Finals held here competed, including College of
Nov. 25. The state's No. 1 har- the Canyons.
ier is Roger Henderson of Moor• "I was rated by the same
park who also placed first in the judge in three impromptu rounds
Western States Conference meet and twice by the same judge in
held here earlier in November. the first two expository rounds,"
The state finals concluded said Jim Brown, one of two COC
the busiest cross country season speakers in the competition.
· in COC history with four major The rules state specifically
meets--COC Invitational, West· that no student will be judged
em State Conterence Champion more than once in each event.
ship, Southern California Champ• Brown also said that he com-
ionship, and the California State peted with the same students at
Finals--staged on the rugged least twice in both events and
4-mile plus Cougar course by in impromptu met one of the
Coach Ed Jacoby. same students in all three rounds.
"I'm glad it's over," said the The rules are definite on this
amiable and able mentor. "This Winners of the pre-Thanksgiving Turkey-Trot were Coach Lee Smelser, point: "No student •.• will com-
has been the busiest cross coun- Tim Quinn, John Webb, Frank Dixon, Jean Jacoby, Sharla Meenk, and pete with the same students
try season in 12 years of coach- Rosie Otterbein. more than once in each event."
ing. "After the judge rated me the
Jacoby called this year's first time, it is unrealistic to
squad the be st cross country believe in. Did you know that expect him to change his opinion
team in COC history, adding that HOLIDAY BOOKS the English counterpart of St. in later rounds. I also noticed a
four runners--Frank Ramirez, Ed Nick is Father Christmas. number of other rule infractions,"
Marynowski, Paul Brown, and (Cont'd from Page 3) Another engrossing study is said Brown.
"Kevin Rocque--are returning Vol. 2, examines Christmas cus- found in The Story of the Carol William Baker, oral communi-
next sesson. toms around the world from the by Edmondstoune Duncan (ML cations instructor, did not refute
first Christmas to the present. 2880 D8 1968). Because it con- the validity of Brown's charges.
In the biggest meet of the tains both music and words for
"I was very puzzled by pro-
year, Bonnell took third place in Indian Epiphany is a moving eye- many carols, you' 11 be particular- ceedings myself," he said.
the Southern California Nov. 17. witness account of Huron Indians ly interested in this book if you
COC 's Ed Marynowski placed participating in the celebration play the piano or guitar, or if you Al Boykin, COC's second
28th in a field of 120 running in of the Christmas season. sing. competitor, and Brown also cas-
the small school division. The Merriment of Christmas, One volume most pleasing to tigated the tournament committee
Vol. 3, is full of wonderfull ideas
Hockenberry, who is a top for holiday decorations, recipes, read at your .leisure is A C hris.t- for failing to provide lunch fac-
track quartermiler, finished 3 9th games, and stories. In addition mas Book; Fifty Carqls and ilities for the contestants as
in the grueling run. Both he and to these books, you '11 also find Poems from the 14th to the 17th advertised.
Bonnell will graduate next June a marvelous musical supplement Centuries (PN 6110 C5 S22). "The only food was locked in
and both have received over~ in the IRC record collection. Besides the charming carols and a sandwich vending machine
tu res from four-year .schools. The Life Treasure of Christ- poems, there are wonderful re- labeled 'Out of Order', and by
mas music (R COLL LTC TOO). i;roductions of paintings, wood- late afternoon some of us had
The Cougars did exception- cuts and sculpture from these
ally well in their first season in This record contains many old periods. weak knees and growling sto-
fa v o r it e s and cam ls you've
the bigger and better Western probably never heard, such as These are only a few of the machs," said Brown.
States Conference, winning five ",Masters In This Hall .. " holiday spirit boosters available Baker and his students do
and losing three for a fourth The Story of Santa Klaus by in the IRC. Our staff will be not begrudge victory to others,
place finish. COC is by far the William S. Walsh, (GT 4985 W3 glad to help you find whatever but do criticize the tournament
smallest school in the confer- committee.
1970), is a charming examination you require to make your holiday
ence.
of the origins and history of the brighter and we wish you a very "The importance of forensic
Last season Cougar harriers venerable old gentleman whom Merry Christmas and a prosper- competition is the experience
won the Desert Conference title. many of us wish we could still ous and happy New Year. and training one gains, and poor-
ly organized tournaments do not
provide the best atmosphere for
FOOTBALL the option game. He broke his movement. He hopes to make it learning," said Baker.
(Cont'd from Page 1) hand in the Glendale game an d at a four-year school, too. Bill
Genevieve High School in the played m only seven contests, came to C OC from San Fernando Earlier in November, COC
San Fernando Valley. yet won conference honors. He's High. speakers competed against col-
Payne, an offensive guard, from Alemany High. "All things considered," leges and universities from Nev-
was called the ··most improved" Grisaffi, a middle lineba·cker, said Head Coach Don Kloppen- ada, Arizona, and Southern Cal-
player in COC history. Last is a deadly tackler and shows burg, "it was a fine season. We ifornia at Cal State, Los Angeles.
season he was a reserve who speed for a 220 pounder. He were a freshman-oriented team In addition to Brown and Boy-
saw little action. This year he could, in the opinion of his and we were the smallest school kin, COC speakers include Toni
was a standout. A good student, coaches, be all-conference next in the conference, yet finished Johnson, Bill Leach, Tony Prey,
Gary also comes from St. Gene- season. He, too, is from Sylmar. a most respectable 3-3-1, with and Laura Leach.
vieve. Slimak, a freshman lineback- an overall season record of 5-3-1.
Free safety Lankford made er, came up as No. 1 on the Cou- "Next year will depend on the
six interceptions during the sea- gar defensive point evaluation desire and attitude of the many CHRISTMAS FETE
son. A graduate of Hart High scale this season. He's from St. returning lettermen," said the
Schoo], Bill also earned all- Genevieve .. And he, too, could coach. (Cont 'ct from Page 1)
Desert Conference honors last be all-conference next year. The WSC all-league teams rock group called WEST. Admis-
year. Co-captain Pearson is a ded- are selected by the p 1 aye rs sion to the dance will be dona-
Lopez, a tough competitor, icated competitor, a tough de- themselves. Each league team tion of a toy. This will not be
played tight end. He's a good fensive tackle who in the opinion names an all-opponent team, that required but would be greatly
blocker and a sticky-fingered of his coaches should do we 11 is, each picks the best players appreciated.
short pass receiver. He's from at a four-year school after COC. faced during the season. With this joyous time of the
Sylmar High. Savone, a cornerback,1s es- The conference commissioner year approaching rapidly, we ask
Quarterback Brown is tough, pecially effective on one-on-one then compiles the returns and you to spread the warmth by giv-
and particularly adept at running outstanding speed and quick names the all-conference teams. ing a toy.