James Simarian majored in social science at PJC, was a graduate
of PHS
Mount Simsarian in Antarctica is named for OMD charter member
James Simsarian in recognition of his outstanding work as chief
spokesman for the United States at the meetings that produced
the 12-nation Treaty on the Antarctic. This honor was bestowed
on Dr. Simsarian at his retirement from the U.S. State Department
after a quarter-century of distinguished service.
As adviser to Eleanor Roosevelt on human rights, as well as a
leader in the World Meteorological Organization and the World
Weather Watch, Dr. Simsarian was prominent in the United Nations.
He was commended by the State Department for his work with UNESCO.
During World War II he had served as a chief counsel for OPA.
At Pasadena Junior College in 1927, no one better represented
the OMD ideal of all-around unselfish service to the college than
quiet, unassuming "Jimmy" Simsarian, one of the seven
students who founded the Order of Mast and Dagger. He was Secretary
of Publications, Editor of the Student Handbook, Forensic Editor
of the Annual, President of Scribes, Chronicle staff member, Manager
of Debate and Oratory, Secretary of the Interclub Council, Treasurer
of the Associated Men Students and vice-president of the YMCA.
Jimmie was also a member of Sequia and Sanskrit
Service of Distinction
Ever since the first ceremony in 1927, "tapping"
has been the most dramatic tradition. The element of expectancy
and suspense as students and faculty wait to see which ones
will be "tapped" into the organization has proved
a highlight of each year.
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Sanskrit
Literary and social activities have shared in the program
of the Sanskrit Literary Society during the past year to develop
a more extensive knowledge of literature and to promote friendship
among its members. Sanskrit was organized immediately after
the establishment of the Pasadena Junior College, in order
to create and promote a more vital interest in good literature
among the men and women of this institution.
This year prominent and entertaining speakers have presented
studies of literature, especially views concerning California
authors and literature. Besides the many contacts made with
American literary leaders. Sanskrit has been active in the
Junior College activities, presenting student programs and
meeting student programs and entering into other projects
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Sequoia
At the beginning of this school year, the Sequoia club
was organized by eleven charter members with Coach E. F.
Niday as its adviser. The purpose of the club is to foster
among its members and the students of Pasadena Junior College
an interest in the outdoors, to uphold high standards of
scholarship, and to form a strong bond of lasting friendship
amog its members.
A weekend at Big Bear, a Parent's Banquet, presentation
of an outdoor assembly, and purchase of a cabin in the mountains
were some of the projects undertaken. For nightly evening
meetings at which prominent speakers addressed the club
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AMS- Associated Men Students
Treasurer
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important part in the campus life of the Junior College was
played this year by the Associated Men Students. Victor King,
president for both semesters, supervised a series of activities
which were instrumental in Pasadena's remarkable year of championships.
During football season much of the publicity, such as posters,
street car advertisements, and ides at the theaters were under
the direction of A.M.S. officers.
The night before the San Mateo State Championship game, the
A.M.S. held a pajamarino that started from the practice football
field and ended up downtown after circling the business section
and the theatres. This event was an effective publicity stunt
for the contest the next day, which attracted seven thousand
fans.
Meetings were held regularly by the men, at which subjects
of importance were discussed and decided. A.M.S. which was
one of the earliest groups to be organized at the Junior
College, is rapidly widening its scope of activities and
has worked out an extensive program for next year. |
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Scribes
Having formed primarily for the purpose of creating and
furthering creditable publications in Pasadena Junior College,
the Scribes developed into an active club with a restricted
membership. Its chief objective has been to take in all
the knocks of the newspaper and to link them with an interesting
social program. During the past year the Scribes published
a State Championship football program an eccentric news
sheet, dubbed the Mustard Plaster. |
Debating Squad
Staff of the 1927 "Pirate"
Antarctic Treaty Summary: The Antarctic Treaty, signed on 1 December
1959 and entered into force on 23 June 1961, establishes the legal
framework for the management of Antarctica. Administration is carried
out through consultative member meetings - the 18th Antarctic Treaty
Consultative Meeting was in Japan in April 1993. Currently, there
are 42 treaty member nations: 26 consultative and 16 acceding. Consultative
(voting) members include the seven nations that claim portions of
Antarctica as national territory (some claims overlap) and 19 nonclaimant
nations. The US and some other nations that have made no claims have
reserved the right to do so. The US does not recognize the claims
of others. The year in parentheses indicates when an acceding nation
was voted to full consultative (voting) status, while no date indicates
the country was an original 1959 treaty signatory. Claimant nations
are - Argentina, Australia, Chile, France, New Zealand, Norway, and
the UK. Nonclaimant consultative nations are - Belgium, Brazil (1983),
China (1985), Ecuador (1990), Finland (1989), Germany (1981), India
(1983), Italy (1987), Japan, South Korea (1989), Netherlands (1990),
Peru (1989), Poland (1977), South Africa, Spain (1988), Sweden (1988),
Uruguay (1985), the US, and Russia. Acceding (nonvoting) members,
with year of accession in parentheses, are - Austria (1987), Bulgaria
(1978), Canada (1988), Colombia (1988), Cuba (1984), Czech Republic
(1993), Denmark (1965), Greece (1987), Guatemala (1991), Hungary (1984),
North Korea (1987), Papua New Guinea (1981), Romania (1971), Slovakia
(1993), Switzerland (1990), and Ukraine (1992).
Article 1: area to be used for peaceful purposes only; military activity,
such as weapons testing, is prohibited, but military personnel and
equipment may be used for scientific research or any other peaceful
purpose
Article 2: freedom of scientific investigation and cooperation shall
continue
Article 3: free exchange of information and personnel in cooperation
with the UN and other international agencies
Article 4: does not recognize, dispute, or establish territorial claims
and no new claims shall be asserted while the treaty is in force
Article 5: prohibits nuclear explosions or disposal of radioactive
wastes
Article 6: includes under the treaty all land and ice shelves south
of 60 degrees 00 minutes south
Article 7: treaty-state observers have free access, including aerial
observation, to any area and may inspect all stations, installations,
and equipment; advance notice of all activities and of the introduction
of military personnel must be given
Article 8: allows for jurisdiction over observers and scientists by
their own states
Article 9: frequent consultative meetings take place among member
nations
Article 10: treaty states will discourage activities by any country
in Antarctica that are contrary to the treaty
Article 11: disputes to be settled peacefully by the parties concerned
or, ultimately, by the ICJ
Articles 12, 13, 14: deal with upholding, interpreting, and amending
the treaty among involved nations
Other agreements: more than 170 recommendations adopted at treaty
consultative meetings and ratified by governments include - Agreed
Measures for the Conservation of Antarctic Fauna and Flora (1964);
Convention for the Conservation of Antarctic Seals (1972); Convention
on the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (1980); a
mineral resources agreement was signed in 1988 but was subsequently
rejected; in 1991 the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the
Antarctic Treaty was signed and awaits ratification; this agreement
provides for the protection of the Antarctic environment through five
specific annexes on marine pollution, fauna, and flora, environmental
impact assessments, waste management, and protected areas; it also
prohibits all activities relating to mineral resources except scientific
research; 14 parties have ratified Protocol as of April 1995
Legal system: US law, including certain criminal offenses by or against
US nationals, such as murder, may apply to areas not under jurisdiction
of other countries. Some US laws directly apply to Antarctica. For
example, the Antarctic Conservation Act, 16 U.S.C. section 2401 et
seq., provides civil and criminal penalties for the following activities,
unless authorized by regulation of statute: The taking of native mammals
or birds; the introduction of nonindigenous plants and animals; entry
into specially protected or scientific areas; the discharge or disposal
of pollutants; and the importation into the US of certain items from
Antarctica. Violation of the Antarctic Conservation Act carries penalties
of up to $10,000 in fines and 1 year in prison. The Departments of
Treasury, Commerce, Transportation, and Interior share enforcement
responsibilities. Public Law 95-541, the US Antarctic Conservation
Act of 1978, requires expeditions from the US to Antarctica to notify,
in advance, the Office of Oceans and Polar Affairs, Room 5801, Department
of State, Washington, DC 20520, which reports such plans to other
nations as required by the Antarctic Treaty. For more information
contact Permit Office, Office of Polar Programs, National Science
Foundation, Arlington, Virginia 22230 (703-306-1031).
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