ORIENTATION ISSUE
PAGE THREE Frosh Introduced to The World of Troy
Southern
DAILY
C^<3l ifornia
TROJAN
PAGE FOUR Trojan Team Will Play in New Conference
VOL. LI
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, MONDAY, SEPT. 14, 1959
NO. 1
Spirit Assembly Acquaints Frosh With Troyditions of Campus Life
Veteran Troian Squad To Debut in Oregon
5C Opener Will Mark New Era in Football
By DICK PATMAN Daily Trojan Sports Editor
The Trojans will kickoff both a new season and membership in a new athletic conference when they tangle with Tommy Prothro s Oregon State Beavers at Portland Saturday night in the first game of the season for both teams.
This will mark th° first game for Troy under the banner of the new AAWU and Don Clark won’t be holding anythin? back in an attempt to get his team off to a good
start.
SC goes into the game with a predominantly veteran lineup which will include several of the fine sophomores from last year’s team.
The Trojan line has been responsible for several preseason rankings in the top ten, and it’s little wonder once you take a closer look at the probable starters.
Veteran Ends Clark has two veterans at end, Martin McKeever (AII-Coast as a soph in 1958l and a	_ •	George Van Vliet. At tackle he
AC^mp jlltipC can choose from such perform-flJJUillW	vJ ers as £)an Ficca (soph All-
_	0»	§	§	Coast in 1958), Garry Finner-
| wf\\t	an (two time letterman), Ron
Vu/I I I I Uy Jldl I Mix f two year letterman* and
Jock Wilkins (highly touted Six newly-appointed university transfer from the Citadel), administrators will join the Tro- The starting guards Saturday j^n family this fall as they move will probably be Mike McKeever Into office« either newly-created and either Roger Meitz or An-nr vacated by foimer admini- gie Bansavage. another transfer strators last semester.	from tlie Citadel. McKeever and
Francis C. Taonaan. former Mietz both played a lot of good loeisMive assistant to M.S. Sen- football last season for the Tro-ator Thomas H. Kuchel (Calif.), jans.
vll assume the resoonsihilities Sophomore Dave Morgan, a
or v'cp rmesident, student and standout on last season’s frosh
team, or Bob Edwards, talented Following Tanpaan into office junior wjl| Rpt (h#> ca)] at ^
6 New Deans
DOUBLE TROUBLE—SC tackle Dan Ficca (78) tries to tackle the problem of telling his teammates, the McKeever twins, aoart. It's quite easy, Ficca—Mike, a guard, wears the
number 68, while Marlin, an end, wears an 86. The trouble begins when they stand upside down or happen to take off their football jerseys for a while.
ter. Both are extremely capable
president fiscal Affair*: Dr. of	)he	job we„
Roliert ,i Downev, dean of stu-ricnls; Dr William McGrath.	"ond Keady To (io	.
assistant -lean of students - men: !	^	larks	multiple-
Timothy Reilly Jr.. manager of T offense is the quai terhack and j sUi^^nt publications; and Rob SC will he fortunate to again j Jani. coordinator of special have Willie Wood healthv and . ts	ready to go. W'ood has looked
All-American End	sharp in early fall practice and
Tappaan's office, created by j will be an important man all Resident Norman H. Topping, season for Troy, will coordinate all student and	The remainder	of the Trojan
alumni affairs under one vice backfield will probably find Jer-presidont All student lif<> — di- rv Traynham at left half. Lynn rectors of student activities, ad- Gaskill at right half or the missions, athletics and alumni f|anker snot, with Clark Holden affairs will report to this de- a< fu„back
partment. The vice president, j _	.
who was an All-American end u (^;r™tl-v .Clark has ■ s,ec"nd at SC in 19‘>9 graduated with backfield unit composed of Ben a degree in law. During World Charles at quarlerback. Angte War II he was awarded both Coia »nd Bob Levingston at the the Silver Star and Purple halfbacks, and Jim Conroy at Heart.
Dr. Carl M. Franklin. former	Beaver«	stroag
chairman of the Faculty Senate	Naturally the	coaching	staff
and professor of law at SC. will will be hoping to use wholesale" he th#> vicc president of fiscal substitutions without losing any affa;rv;. He succeed« Dr. Robert great degree of efficiency either
Topping, Karabian Welcome Newcomers; Tell of Challenges, Opportunities at Troy
1150 T rojans Receive
Greetings at Rally
By JOE SALTZMAN Daily Trojan City Editor
More than 1150 freshman students, dazed with their first experiences on a university campus, filed into a spirited rally assembly this morning beginning the first day of a week-long “Trovd'tion” orientation series designed to acquaint the incoming students with SC life.
Director of Athletics Jess Hill, Yell King Chuck Phillips and his trio of yell leaders, Homecoming Queen Ella Lou Sharpe and the Trojan Marching Band led by Gary Garner welcomed a crowd of nearly 1500 new students to I SC.
Chancellor Rufus B. von KleinSmid. and President Norman Topping officially greeted the new students during a special convocation held vesterday afternoon.
Registrar’s Assembly
Following the rally assembly will be the registrar’s ; assembly, scheduled for 11 a.m. Director of Admissions I John Steinbaugh said that 1595 [
¡Trojanes Hunt Troyditions on SCafari Week
By CHARLENE DEVINE Daily Trojan Women'* Editor
Grab your pith helmets, by j jove! All the new Trojanes are off nn a SCafari this coming weekend into the deep, dark jungles of Camp Hess Kramer to track down the Trovditions of SC., .
The weekend of fun will be-Í gin this Friday when all freshmen and transfer women stu-
jii UAiinciirij	i \j'j iic»» jiu ,	t	.
dents w ill attend SC next semes-	iga,her	in	front of the
, ter This figure includes all pro- ^A for the annual Trojane fessional schools as well as the Housepartv. Theme for the week-' regular unfversit^ colleges.	cnd C3tnp out, sponsored hv th«
. YWCA and the AWS, is SCa-The new students at SC to- . .
day’will wind up their day with Gn ham| for th„ ,rek wj|| ^ a spectal college dance complete Mfs Jmn Schaef assjsta„, with band and refreshments. It
freshman students had actually • applied for registration permits. The students who have finally decided on SC as their university will receive an explanation of further registration procedures at this assembly.
Materials will be handed out i and the new students wifi have ; a chance to meet the dean of j their particular college at a spe-! cial Deans’ Meeting at 1:30 p.m.
1595 F’reshman Dr. Steinbaugh said that he could only guess as to the num-; ber of students attending the | orientation programs.
I “Besides the 1595 freshman.
( we have received 426 sophomore, 514 junior. 69 senior and 1126 | graduate applications. ” he said. Steinbaugh predicted that ap pioximatciy 2500J2700 new stu
r isher who t
esigncd from SC on offense or defense.
Naval Frosh Begin Work
w h^n he went into priv ate hus- As of this moment, it appears inovs. Pr. Franklin's office is in as if the Tro.ians are moving to-rhatge of the financial and hus- vvard that objective with good iness operations of the univer- progress.
sitv.	Oregon State will prove a
He has six degrees in eco-	(Continued on Page 4)
nomics. accounting, administration. business administration and law from Washington. Stanford,
Columbia. Harv ard and Yale universities.
As dean of students. Dr. Robert J Downev <233 SU t handles all student activities and wel- Applications for the “Con-fsre problems. He returns to his tract-» program of the Naval Re-alma mater after Ihree vears lo sprvp draining Corps are avail-replace Dr. Robert G. Gordon ah)<? t(Kjay through Oct. 2 for in-who became director of educa- teresled freshmen and sopho-tion relations at the American more men who meet I he NROTC Hed (. ross.	requirements.
sC (Graduate	The applicant must be in gen-
Dr. Downev was head of the eralJy go«xl physical condition men's physical education depart- and must have 20-40 vision or , ment at I-os Angeles State Col- letter, advises Capt. R.H. Burns, j lege before assuming his SC post. IJSN.
At L.A. State he supervised di-	Upon successful completion of;
reded-traching and was a com- the contract program and grad-m;tte« member for education of nation by the university, the superior students. He received candidate will be commissioned his masters degree from SC in Ensign in the U.S. Naval Re-3950 and his Doctor of Philos- serve. The period of active obli-ephy degree in 1926	gated service is two years.
Working with Dr. Downev is	The student may resign at his
Pr W’illum McGrath, assistant own request at any time during, «lean of studenis - men (225 SU). (lie first two years.
Pr. McGralh, a tia.iuare of SC j	Ate requirements aie set at a
in psychology and philosophy, minimum of 17 and a maximum replaces Dr. Jerrv Wulk who is of 21 years h> of July 1 of tlie ' now a counselor at the Univer- year of entrance inlo the prosit' <>|	I!is oflice is di- ^.rant Additional information1
iect!} rcspcris'hl«» (<*t the nfliu«t- may ohtained from the NR-(t untinued on Page 2) OTC office, 101 PE.
It was three years ago today that I picked up the Daily Trojan for the first time. As I read ihe welcome by the student body president, many questions and insecure thoughts went through my mind.
What could I look forward to in my four years at SC? What would I be able lo do at the university and how would SC change me? i
The answer is very simple. Your years at SC will be the most challenging arid enjoyable years of yor life.
There is an old saying that states “You gei out of any group exactly what you put into it.” This is not the case at SC. By merely attending SC you have become part of something very great.
Those of us w’ho are seniors look back with envy, for we know the opportunities that are ahead of you.
I wish each one of vow the very best of luck as you meet the challenging and opportune years as members of your proud Trojan family.
W’ally Karabian Student Rodv President
Band Tryouts Begin Today
Auditions for the Trojau Marching Hand and the Trojan Symphonic Baud are being held thin week in the band Ituilding located on the corner of 37th and Hoover Streets.
All male students who play a hand instrument are invited l*> audition as early as possible during registration for the marching hand. The band, which starts practice on Thursday, is first scheduled to play for the Pittsburgh game next Friday, hand director Gary Garner said.
The symphonic hand, open to hoth men and women students, Is holding practice every M onda.v and Wednesday
from 1H In 3:«».> p.m.
WALLY KARABIAN
^^^AtSSCqreetinq
DR. NORMAN TOPPING
. . . official welcome
Orientation Calendar
TODAY, September 14
9	a.m.—The Fraternity Picture: An assembly in 133 FH for all male students interested in learning about fraternities at SC.
10	a.m.—Rally Assembly, Bovard Auditorium: Troyditions will b£ presented to you by Jess Hill, director of athletics, the Yell Leaders, Homecoming Queen and the Trojan Band.
11	a.m.—Registrar’s Assembly, Bovard Auditorium: Registration procedures will be explained and registration materials will be distributed. ^
1:30 p.m.—Deans’ Meeting: Meeting with school and college deans and discussion of various majors.
8:30 p.m.—The Jolly-up, Town and Gown Foyer: a college dance for all new students. Band and refreshments. TUESDAY. September 15
10:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.—Academic Advisement: Major advisers will be available to help students in program planning.
WEDNESDAY - SATURDAY, September 16-19:
Registration in PE Building.
FRIDAY, September 18
Trojane Ilouseparty, informal get-acquainted party for university women.
SUNDAY, September 20
11 a.m.— Sundsy Morning Worship Service, Bovard Auditorium.
MONDAY, September 21
Classes Begin.
On behalf oi the faculty and staff, it is a great pleasure for me to welcome you to the University of Southern California.
You will find lhat all of us in this community of scholars are dedicated to advancing, conserving and disseminating knowledge. We are here to help I you make maximum use of the time and effort you expend.
I hope that you bring with you a sense of proportion which ! will allow you to realize all of (he many opportunities at SC. If you can push past the frontier j of the known and experience the i thrill of^ discovery, so much the better.
I'm certain that you realize, as you embark on these crucial and exciting years of your life, the importance of this formative period. Wrhat you do here will be of great consequence to you for a very long time.
Let us work together toward a common goal: your education and the betterment of our society.
Norman Topping I niversity President
Activity Books Available Now
Sludent activity hooks will go on sale Wednesday at the I niversity Ticket Window, *ill9 SU, from 9 a.m. to 4:M0 p.m. The hooks are $15 each.
Students must bring their fee hills in order to purchase the activity hooks. Ticket Manager John >1 or lev said.
Students must carry a minimum of six units and each student must buy his own book. Married students may huy “spouse hooks” for their husbands or wives.
An activity hook provides the student with free admis- I siou to home fooihall games ; and discounts on track meets and other athletic events. The book also gives special privileges for campus activities j and a copy of Ihe El Rodeo, |
(!>»> SC' VParhnnW,
will be held at 8:30 p.m. in the Town Snd Gown Foyer.
Class Advisement Alter a night of relaxation and fun. they will be usjiered back to campus for a dav of academic advisement from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. tomorrow.
Advisers will help the students decide on the proper major and t classes to take during Jheir first 1 academic year.
Wednesday, registration will begin. The registrar’s office has spt up the registration procedure in alphabetical order and students should check the schedule for proper time and place.
Orientation Highlights
dean of students - women, and Barbara Myers, chairman of the housepartv, who will give welcome addresses to the women.
Activity Opportunities
After unpacking their gear at the camp site, the women will gather to hear Rill Steigerwalt, junior class president: Hugh Helm, sophomore class president: Trish Dwyer. ASSC vice president: Carol Howe. AWS president; and Bob Jani, newly appointed "o-ordinator of sHident events, discuss the opoortunities available in SC activities.
Other events on the SCafari program include a rally conducted by Chuck Phillips and the
talion week will include the Trojane House Party on Friday: Sunday Morijing Worship Serv ice to be held-this Sunday; and the Oregon • State Portland game next week.
The university also wishes to remind the student that all classes will begin next Monday.
SC Services Start Sunday
^ .	,	.	...	.	.	,	..	__ SC veil	leaders,	a facultv panel
Other	highlights	of	the onen- • ,.	.
,	... i_,..j-	discussion on the academic op-
portunities at SC. vesper services. small discussion groups and swimming.
Faculty Visitors SC faculty planning to he present	for the	weekend event
are Dr.	William	S. Snyder, assistant	professor	of philosophy:
Dr. Earl C. Fiolton, vice president in charge of development; Mrs. Madeline Blackmore. general studies lecturer; Dr. J. Wesley Robb, associate professor of religion: and Dr. Robert J. Downey, dean of students. Brochures on the housepartv The relationship of religion toi hav e been sent to the new women education will be discussed by , thtough Spurs, sophomore vvom-! Chaplain Clinton Neyman when an’s service organization. Regis-i he speaks on “The Church in j t rat ion is completed by filling : the University” at the semester's j out the form on the brochure first Sunday Morning Worship i and sending it along with $7.50 ¡service in Bovard Auditorium on	tu the	YWCA	Trojane House
Sunday at 11 a.m.	Party. 3518 University Ave.
The chaplain will examine the ! Transportation Included I historical and actual aspects of The fee for the two day camp ! religion and education as well as 0ut the form on the brochure the reasons for worship services and from the ramp and meals.
| on campus.	!	Russes will leave the YWCA and
The non-denominational wor- , EVK dormitory Friday at 1 £.m. ship services will be beld in Bo- and return Saturday at 3 p.m. j vard Auditorium every Sunday ; so that there will be ample time ! this semester except when school!	for the	women	to	prepar» for
is not is session. Speakers from	!	Monday	classes.
| both campus and off-campus	'	The housepartv is	a wonderful
communities deliver the sermons ! opportunity for our new students I to students, faculty, administra- lo meet outstanding faculty and ! tion and friends of the univer- administrators and get a chance sity.	to talk to sludent leaders on an
The SC church choir, directed*i informal basis,” said Miss My ers, by Jan Skinner of the graduate housepartv chairman. “A larger faculty, sings at each service. An number of women are planning hour of refreshment, hosted by to attend this year than in p:e-Amazons, succeeds the service, i vious vears.”