March 2005 - Mt. SAC - Campus News - Mt. San Antonio College

Mt. SAC’s Accreditation
Reaffirmed for 6 More Years
Without qualification, state grants maximum accreditation
period
The Accrediting Commission of the Western Association of Schools
and Colleges recently reaffirmed Mt. SAC’s accreditation status for the
maximum allowable duration of six years.
“The findings of the commission are yet another validation of the
exemplary work being done throughout the College,” said Mt. SAC
President/CEO Dr. Christopher C. O’Hearn. “We achieved the
maximum accreditation without qualification or exception, which is a
significant accomplishment.”
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The Accrediting Commission commended the College for its work in Student Learning Outcomes
evaluation and the opportunity for campuswide dialogue. Commission Executive Director Dr. Barbara
Beno especially lauded Mt. SAC’s “environment in which the faculty and staff work collegially in support
of student learning and success.”
In October, a 13-member state accreditation team evaluated Mt. SAC to determine how well the College
meets California accreditation standards. Mt. SAC was one of the first colleges to be evaluated under the
newly revised standards–Institutional Mission and Effectiveness, Student Learning Programs and Services,
Resources, and Leadership and Governance.
The accreditation team visit last fall was the culmination of a two-year campuswide self-evaluation
process that assessed the quality of instruction, programs, and services the College provides its students.
The analysis, based on a set of rigorous standards, was compiled in a 300-page self-study document,
which was hailed by the team as a state model. More than 50 Mt. SAC faculty, staff and students worked
on the study, headed by Kerry Stern and Jemma Blake-Judd.
League of Women Voters Public Forum
to Feature Local College Presidents
Mt. SAC President/CEO Christopher C. O’Hearn will be joined by Chaffey College
President Marie Kane and Citrus College President Michael Viera as panelists at a free
public forum on the challenges and opportunities facing community colleges to be
held Thursday, March 10, 6:30 p.m., at the Fairplex Millard Sheets Gallery in Pomona.
Sponsored by the League of Women Voters and a grant from the
William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, the forum addresses the major
challenges colleges face under the governor’s state budget proposal and
how the proposal could impact the community colleges’ ability to
provide access to new students and training for workforce students.
Dr. Michael J. Viera
Dr. Marie Kane
The panelists will also explore the plight of transfer students and how
their colleges are working with underprepared students. A Q&A session
will follow the panel presentation.
Mt. SAC’s high school outreach and financial aid representatives will
also be on hand to answer questions from prospective students and
their parents about various College programs and services.

Leaving His “Mark”
A sentimental tribute to Mark Minor—colleague, parent and “buddy.”
By Mike Taylor
“Hey Buddy!” That’s how Mark Minor used to greet people on campus. Not that
he didn’t know their names, that’s just how he regarded everyone—as buddies.
Mark, the Associated Students Publications Technician, passed away Feb. 6
after a 20-year battle with cancer. He may be gone, but he certainly won’t
be forgotten.
Mark was part of the Mt. SAC family for 22 years and wore many hats.
Foremost, he was graphic artist and designer for the Associated Students, but
there were many Student Life events and programs that Mark was involved in.
One of the annual events that Mark geared up for every fall was the A.S. Leadership
Retreat. Every holiday season, he got a special delight photographing the Child
Development Center kids who came to sit on Santa’s lap. He also used to work part time
in Printing Services, and for 10 years he taught Photoshop and Illustrator courses through
the Office Technology Department. The list of what Mark used to do at Mt. SAC could go
on and on.
Mark had a variety of passions—photography, snowboarding, skiing—but clearly, he liked
just having fun. It might be an understatement to say Mark and his family loved going
to amusement parks, especially Disneyland. Ever notice the Disney décor theme
in his office And the irony wasn’t lost on many of us when it just happened to
be Mark who used to send out the campus announcements advertising
discount tickets for these same theme parks.
Illness devastated the Minor family. In the summer of 2003, Mark’s wife,
Noreen, suddenly and unexpectedly passed away. He was left with two
teenage children to raise, and he did so with extraordinary dedication and
love despite his own debilitating health challenges.
Moved by compassion for Mark’s children, Mt. SAC employees have rallied to
honor his memory by establishing a scholarship memorial fund for, Jesse, 17, and
Rachel, 15. Anyone can contribute to the fund, which is being administered
through Auxiliary Services.
In many ways, Mark exemplified the best attributes of Mt. SAC—friendly,
hardworking, straightforward, and a willingness to help with every need. Staff and
students were well represented at the funeral service for Mark in
Rowland Heights. Many loving and tearful tributes were shared
about him and what he meant to many people. But one sentiment
summed up what everyone was thinking:
“Hey Buddy, we’re sure gonna miss ya!”

34 Professors Granted Tenure
The Board of Trustees recently granted tenure to 34 faculty members across a wide range of academic disciplines.
Before receiving tenure, the 34 “probationary employees” were working under their third contract with the College and were evaluated
against a set of vigorous policies and procedures established by the Board and the Faculty Association.
Teams of at least two tenured faculty members and an administrator assessed each professor, based on information gathered from classroom
visitations, student evaluations, input from faculty peers, a review of a portfolio of materials used by the professor and other sources
deemed relevant by the evaluation team. The teams’ recommendations for tenured professors were reviewed and approved by the
President and ultimately the Board.
The Board joined President O’Hearn and Vice President of Instruction John Nixon in congratulating the newly tenured faculty.
Faculty members granted tenure are:
Kristina Allende, English
Barry Andrews, Computer Information Systems
John Blyzka, Computer Information Systems
Maya Boehner-Staylor, English
Mark Boryta, Earth Sciences
Julie Bray-Ali, Astronomy
Michael Falzone, Art
Kelly Ford, Physical Education
Maria Luisa Fuller, Learning Assistance
LeAnn Garrett, Librarian
Rebecca Hatch, Sociology
Robert Jastrab, Physical Education
Paul Jefferson, Public Services
Linda Kammerer, Family & Consumer Sciences
Tamara Karn, English
Dafna Kohn, Geography
Darlene Landeros, Family & Consumer Sciences
Dionne Loera-Ramirez, English
Audra Lopez, Agriculture
Jennifer McDonald, Biological Sciences
Rasool Masoomian, Economics
Elizabeta Meyer, Biological Sciences
Stacy Parker, Physical Education
Robert Perkins, Architecture
Robert Rogus, Aeronautics
Andrew Sanchez, Mental Health
Brian Scott, Agriculture
John Smith, Public Services
Lina Soto, Counseling
Richard Strand, Communication
Christine Sun, Mathematics/Computer Science
Cameron Troxell, Mathematics/Computer
Science
Stephen Tyler Trull, Political Science
Sandra Weatherilt, Family & Consumer
Sciences
Jill Wilkeson, Disabled Student Programs &
Services
Samuel Wolde-Yohannes, Philosophy
Carola Wright, Biological Sciences
Leadership Transitions
Susan Jones
Sworn in as Statewide Association President
Gary Nellesen, Director of Facilities Planning and Management, now serves as Interim Vice
President for Administrative Services, filling the vacancy left by Nancy Rice, who retired.
Dr. Audrey Yamagata-Noji, Vice President for Student Services, serves as Interim Vice President
for Human Resources, filling the vacancy left by Wade Frary, who has moved to his new home
in Colorado.
Both Nellesen and Yamagata-Noji will serve until the administrative positions are filled.
Psychology Professor Michelle Grimes-Hillman now serves as Vice President of the Academic
Senate, following Phillip Maynard’s succession to President.
Financial Aid Director Susan Jones was recently sworn in as President of the California Community College Student
Financial Aid Administrators Association at the organization’s statewide conference in Anaheim.
Jones, who has been at Mt. SAC for 30 years and has headed Financial Aid since 1992, will serve a one-year term as
president of the statewide association, which addresses a variety of financial aid issues at community colleges through
lobbying efforts in Sacramento, student advocacy, and financial aid training programs.
Jones has also served on the statewide executive council for the California Association of Student Financial Aid
Administrators (CASFAA), the financial aid association for all colleges and universities in the state. In 2001, she received
the CASFAA’s Segmental Leadership Award for her outstanding contributions to the financial aid profession and students.

Financial Aid Seminar Helps First-Time
College Students
More than 350 parents, grandparents, siblings and high school students
turned out on a rainy Saturday recently for the Financial Aid Department’s
“Cash for College” financial aid seminar to find out how they could afford to
go to college.
Typical of those who participated in the seminar were Luis and Maribel
Martinez, who learned how to fill out financial aid forms so that their son,
Luis Jr., could do something no one else in their family had ever done
before—attend college.
Massive Turnout – Despite torrential rain fall, hundreds turned
out for the Financial Aid Department’s Cash for College seminar to
help prospective students fill out the forms for state and federal
financial aid.
“Too many parents feel discouraged about college opportunities for their
children, because they fear they will not be able to afford it,” said Mt. SAC
Financial Aid Director Susan Jones. “But our event was
designed to break down this misperception and to show
parents how they can tap into the millions of dollars available
in grants, loans, scholarships and work/study opportunities.”
The event drew students from 44 local high schools who
received information on state and federal financial aid and
learned how to fill out the necessary forms.
Grant Addresses Nursing Shortage
The Regional Health Occupation Resource Center (RHORC) recently received a $250,000 California Community
Foundation grant to help nursing students prepare for the state licensing examination.
The Licensed Nursing Pathway and NCLEX (National Clearinghouse Licensing Examination)
Review project will train 120 board-eligible nursing students for the registered nursing
examination. The project targets students who have either already completed a nursing
program in the U.S. or abroad and provides comprehensive NCLEX training.
The project addresses an estimated shortage of 25,000 registered nurses in California by
2006. According to the California Employment Development Department’s EDD
Employment Outlook 2003, the state faces a severe shortfall among health care workers,
especially registered nurses.
Mt. SAC Picks Up 9 Medals at SkillsUSA Regionals
Mt. SAC students won seven gold medals and two silver medals at the SkillsUSA regional
competition held recently at Cal State L.A. More than 500 students from high schools and
community colleges competed in the skills competition. Electronics Professor Harry Smith
coordinated the awards event for the regionals.
The gold medalists at the regional competition will advance to the SkillsUSA state competition on
April 14-17 in Riverside. The top finalists at the state level then go on to compete at the SkillsUSA
national competition.
Got Skills – Mt. SAC medalists (l-r) are Fred
Gonzales, Jennifer Craig, Al Garzon, Scott
Moore, and Faculty Advisor Harry Smith.
SkillsUSA (formerly the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America-VICA) is a nationally affiliated
vocational club representing secondary and post-secondary students in the trade, technical, and
health education fields.

AmeriCorps Fights Illiteracy
24 Mt. SAC students join effort as volunteer tutors
Vice President of Instruction John Nixon recently swore in 24 students into Mt. SAC’s AmeriCorps
Program during an induction ceremony at which they pledged to fight illiteracy by volunteering as
tutors at local elementary schools.
Through the AmeriCorps program, students in Mt. SAC’s Teacher Preparation Institute
serve as reading tutors in first-through-fourth-grade classrooms at local elementary
schools. The program exposes community college students to the teaching profession
while addressing children's literacy needs.
“This is an opportunity for our students to gain valuable training in the classroom while
serving the community,” said AmeriCorps Program Director Dr. Kathryn Henkins.
Each student will serve a minimum of 360 hours as a tutor in one of five local elementary
schools in San Dimas, La Verne, La Puente and Walnut. The tutors provide one-on-one
and small-group tutoring to help increase literacy skills. Last year, Mt. SAC AmeriCorps
students provided nearly 16,000 hours of tutoring to 450 children in local schools.
Literacy Squad – Drs. Nixon and Henkins greet
students above, while Mt. SAC literacy volunteers
pledge their support below.
The Mt. SAC students also assist in community service projects, including family literacy
workshops, Cesar Chavez Day celebrations, and Young Authors’ Week.
Flying Team Soaring to Nationals... Again
The Mt. SAC Flying Team has soared to new heights again. For the 15th straight year, the squad won
the Top Community College trophy at the Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Flying Association's SAFECON
2005, a regional airmeet competition featuring flying teams from colleges and universities in the
western United States, held Feb. 18-20 in Salinas.
In the overall rankings, Mt. SAC tied for second place with Christian Heritage College of San Diego,
behind first-place Embry-Riddle University of Prescott, Ariz. Individually, Mt. SAC’s Kristina Barnwell
won the Top Woman Pilot trophy and the Top Woman Pilot Safety Award at the airmeet.
“The flight events at Salinas were conducted in extremely unstable weather conditions,” said
Aeronautics Department Chair and Flying Team Advisor Wayne Lutz. “Now, headed to the
national airmeet, we are poised to return the national Top Community College trophy to
California.”
Flying Honors – Kristina Barnwell and
Mt. SAC Flying Team Coach Kevin
Bannon display awards above as Flying
Team poses below.
With the second-place finish, the Mt. SAC Flying Team will advance to the national
intercollegiate airmeet at Kansas State University in April. Last year, Mt. SAC finished second
in the national community college rankings.
Aeronautics Acquires New Cessna
The Aeronautics Department recently added a new aircraft to the fleet used by the College’s
Flight Program.
Toast of the Sky – Christening the new
Cessna 172 are (l-r) Director of Flight Training
Linda Rogus, Aeronautics Chairman Wayne
Lutz, and Division Dean John Heneise.
The new aircraft, a Cessna 172, replaces the program’s aging Beechcraft A23 Sundowner. The
Cessna is a four-seat, instrument and cross country trainer, and joins a fleet of three other
Cessna two-seat trainers. The aircraft are housed at College Aviation at Brackett Field.
Later this spring, Aeronautics plans to add the College’s first retractable-gear aircraft, a Piper
Arrow, to the fleet.

Bob Pacheco: An Advocate for Community Colleges
Mt. SAC Board honors former assemblyman for his work on behalf of community colleges
The Mt. SAC Board of Trustees, Faculty
Association and Associated Students
recently honored former Assemblyman
Bob Pacheco with a certificate of appreciation for his work in
support of the College.
But the whole truth is, all of the state’s 109 community
colleges owe the former legislator a measure of gratitude. Time
and time again, Pacheco, who represented the Assembly’s 60th
District from 1998 to 2004, championed community colleges
and the vital role they have historically played in California.
“I want to help community colleges throughout the state,”
Pacheco vowed to Mt. SAC Trustees in 2002, “because I
believe in community colleges.”
Not only has he kept that pledge, but he and his wife, Gayle, a
former Mt. SAC Trustee and Board President, have also been
good friends and advocates for Mt. SAC specifically.
That Pacheco partnership of support was best captured
ceremonially in December of 1999 when Bob was the featured
speaker for the dedication of Mt. SAC’s Learning Technology
Center while Gayle was later sworn in as a Trustee. A frequent
member of the audience at Mt. SAC Board meetings, Pacheco
often updated Trustees on legislative and budget issues brewing
in Sacramento. He was also a frequent guest at other Mt. SAC
activities and events.
In 2001, when community colleges were challenged by cuts
from then Gov. Gray Davis, he authored legislation to restore
$98 million in funding.
“I think it’s time community colleges stand up for what has
rightfully been earned,” he said at a Mt. SAC press conference
announcing his funding restoration bill.
As a result of Pacheco’s campaign, Davis later approved partial
funding for instructional equipment and scheduled
maintenance.
A community college alumnus himself, Pacheco and his efforts
on behalf of community colleges haven’t gone unrecognized.
In 2002, he was named “Legislator of the Year” by the
Association of California Community College Administrators
and the California Community College Faculty Association.
“We appreciate your commitment to Mt. San Antonio College
and community colleges through your efforts to underscore the
value and highlight the many accomplishments of California’s
community colleges,” said Mt. SAC Board President David K.
Hall at the certificate presentation ceremony in January.
“If I have a legacy, I think it would be
that I believed in community
colleges and fought for funding for
them,” Pacheco said.
Soon Pacheco would earn a reputation as a champion for
California’s community colleges, which he regards as the
“workhorse among California’s higher education systems,”
enrolling approximately 2 million students while being
significantly under funded at less than half of what the UC and
CSU systems receive per student from the state.
Though the legislator’s term expired
in December, community colleges
and Mt. SAC are forever grateful for a
friend and advocate like Bob Pacheco.
Supportive Couple –
Bob and Gayle Pacheco.
Student Honors – Student Trustee
Chris Le (l) and Associated Students
President Denny Ying (r) honor
Pacheco.
Faculty Kudos – Faculty Association
President Terri Smith Long (l) and
Vice President Jennifer Galbraith (r)
offer their appreciation on behalf of
the campus faculty.
Saluting a Friend – At Mt. SAC ceremony are (l-r) Board
President David K. Hall, Vice President Judy Chen Haggerty,
Board Clerk Manuel Baca, Member Fred Chyr, Pacheco,
Student Trustee Chris Le and Member Rosanne Bader.

Mt. SAC Larger than Life on Billboard
The rumors are not true. President O’Hearn is not hitchhiking along the 57 Freeway. But in a few weeks, you will see him and two
students, looming larger than life over the northbound section of the highway just before the San Bernardino Freeway interchange.
The trio will be featured on a Citizens Business Bank billboard,
celebrating the business relationship between the bank and the
College. The billboard will be displayed for six months and will
complement a radio advertisement campaign featuring Dr.
O’Hearn, which will air throughout Southern California via KNX,
KFWB, KABC, KFI, and K-Earth.
Credit Enrollment Ads
Promote “Value”
The second of four Mt. SAC’s credit enrollment
advertisements ran in the February Experience
College supplement of the San Gabriel Valley
Tribune, Daily Bulletin, Pasadena Star-News and
Whittier Daily News. The ad series is based on the
theme of “Value,” underscoring the unique value that
students receive from Mt. SAC, compared to fouryear
institutions.
The January ad presented the overall value, while the
February ad underscored economic value. March
highlights instructional value, and the final April ad
will underscore the value of support services to
promote student success.
The full-color, half-page ads have generated
excitement in the college sector for its distinctive
message and compelling design.
Summer Schedule to Debut in April
Cool design entices community to spend summer at Mt. SAC
The ’05 Summer Schedule of Classes will feature an inviting design intended to entice the
community and students to spend part of their summer taking classes at Mt. SAC.
The Schedule, once again, will feature credit and community education/noncredit classes as
well as separate sections highlighting fee-based and youth programs. The Schedule will also be
delivered to 220,000 residences within the Mt. SAC district. Registration for the two credit
sessions begins April 20. Community Education registration begins April 11.
From cover to cover, the summery message will say: “school is cool.”

A capacity crowd filled Clarke Theater over the weekend to laugh, scream,
and sing along with the likes of Tina Turner, Cher, the Village People, Diana
Ross, Usher, Elvis, Jessica Simpson and Justin Timberlake.
Actually the artists were Mt. SAC trustees, faculty, staff, students and friends
who delivered an extraordinary lip-sync performance for this year’s Puttin’
on the Hits concert in three shows, March 4 and 5.
Host—Ron Reel
As himself—President
Christopher O’Hearn
Sponsored by the Faculty Association, this annual event features acts that
span several periods of music, including rock, country, R&B, hip-hop, blues
and contemporary styles. The cast of more than 60 performers
impersonated top-name celebrities—past and present—in authentic
costumes and makeup. Under the direction of Communications Professor
Ron Reel for the seventh consecutive year, the show uses all volunteers
who worked out their routines over just a period of days to put on
these hits.
We thank Ron for all his hard work over the years as he passes
the baton to Math/Computer Science Professor Joan Sholars.
Proceeds from the show go toward student scholarships.
Below are photo highlights of this memorable performance.
See if you can identify your favorite star!
The Ramones— Jennifer Galbraith,
Michelle Grimes-Hillman, Scott &
Michael Hillman, Terri Smith Long
Andrews Sisters— Cyndi Van Meter, Rosanne Bader,
Sandra Streeter, Marge Catullo
Elton John & Dancers— Ron Reel (Elton),
Chris McDonald, Farouk Bruce, Phil Maynard.
Prince—Curry Riley
Ray Charles &
Bonnie Riatt—
Phil Maynard,
Sue Long
Blondie—Grace
Hanson, Jim
Ocampo
Pat Boone—Bob Stuard
Manhattan Transfer—Joan Sholars (front), David K. Hall, Terri Smith Long,
Ron Reel, Rondell Griffin, Nick Crow, Sandra Streeter

Tina Turner—Arnita Champion (center), Julie
Mallard, Curry Riley (Ike), Daymora Pen
Tim McGraw—Jim Smith (center), Frank Roberts,
Rick Zamarripa
Britney Spears—Julie Mallard
Grease—Linda Caffey, Katherine Martinez,
Virginia Macias, Claudeen Diaz
Rick James—
Jim Ocampo
ZZ Top—Manuel Baca,
Richard McGowan,
Jim Ocampo
Sonny & Cher—Cameron
Troxell, Breanna Calle
“Look out Hollywood”—
Terri Smith Long, Arnita
Champion (Whitney
Houston), Paul Mercier,
Rondell Griffin
Cher—Sue Long, David K. Hall,
Frank Roberts, Paul Mercier
Cher—Joan Sholars,
Chris McDonald
Cher—Sandra Bollier
Gwen Stefani—
Breanna Calle

Mountie alumni, employees and
friends reconnected Feb.11 at the
first Mountie Carlo Night event at
the Shilo Inn, sponsored by the Mt.
SAC Alumni Association. Everyone
had a great time for a great cause.
Proceeds went toward
scholarships for Mt. SAC students.
The Art Gallery held an
opening reception for
artist Patrick Merrill’s
mixed media exhibit.
The exhibits run
through April 21.
Friends, family and
colleagues turned out to say
goodbye to retiring Vice
President of Administrative
Services Nancy Rice, who
served the College for over a
decade. Nancy plans to
catch up on a lot of R&R
and spend more time
enjoying her grandkids.

MARCH
10, 6:30 p.m. —Community College Forum, local community college
presidents address budgetary and education issues, sponsored by the
League of Women Voters, at the Fairplex Millard Sheets Gallery.
12, 8 p.m. —Music Department Showcase, an evening of music by
students and faculty, at the Music Recital Hall.
13, 3:30 p.m. —An Afternoon of Melodic Music, featuring the
premiere of Mt. SAC Adjunct Music Professor Margaret Shelton
Meier’s “For Joy That a Woman is Born,” at Bridges Hall, Claremont.
18, 8 p.m. —4th Annual Spring Thing, featuring members of the
Mt. SAC choral program, women’s ensemble and Fermata Nowhere,
at Clarke Theater.
23, 8-11 a.m. & 6:30-9:30 p.m. —5th Annual ESL Career
Conference, at the Language Center, Building 66.
24, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. —Community Volunteer Fair, along the Performing
Arts Center walkway.
24, 8 p.m. —Spring Festival of Music, featuring the Mt. SAC wind
ensemble, at the Clarke Theater.
28 thru April 1, —Spring Recess, classes not in session.
28 & 29, —Campus Closed, Spring recess.
APRIL
1 & 2, —Mt. SAC Relays Youth Days, track and field competition for
elementary and junior high school athletes, at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.
4-6, —10th Annual Tech Ed International Conference, hands-on
technology conference for educators, at the Pasadena Conference Center.
9 & 15-17, —47th Mt. SAC Relays, world-class track and field
competition, at Hilmer Lodge Stadium.
15, 8 p.m. —Spring Carnival, featuring the Mt. SAC Jazz Band at the
Music Recital Hall.
For performing arts event tickets, call ext. 2050.

Olympian Rafer Johnson (l)
presents AAF Award to Ruh.
Ruh Honored for
Youth Days Work
Mt. SAC Relays Youth Days
Coordinator and retired Physical
Education Professor Don Ruh was
honored with the 2005 Amateur
Athletic Foundation of Los Angeles
Spirit Award recently during the
AAF’s annual luncheon.
Ruh, who has served as Youth Days Coordinator since 1988, was
honored for his work with the event and introducing young athletes to
track and field. More than 230,000 elementary and junior high
students have participated in Youth Days, now celebrating its 20th
anniversary.
An influential force in Southern California Track and Field, Ruh taught
and coached at Mt. SAC for 31 years, helping many national, world,
and Olympic champions along the way. He also directed the Mt. SAC
Relays and the College’s cross country invitational for many years.
Ellwood Plays Jazz at
Lincoln Center
Mt. SAC Adjunct Music Professor Jeff
Ellwood recently played the Jazz at
the Lincoln Center concert at Dizzy’s
Club Coca Cola in New York City.
Ellwood, who teaches jazz
improvisation classes at Mt. SAC,
played lead tenor sax with the Henry
Mancini Alumni Big Band at the
event. The concert was hosted by
music producer and Grammy Award
winner Phil Ramone and Mrs. Henry
Mancini.
Fermata Nowhere Going Somewhere
At press time, The Mt. SAC men’s vocal ensemble, Fermata
Nowhere, was headed to Stanford University to compete in the
regional finals of Collegiate A Cappella set for March 5.
Formed just three years ago, the vocal ensemble takes its name from
a play on the fermata, the musical symbol denoting a prolonged
hold. The group recently released its latest CD, Take Two.
Fermata Nowhere—which performs a varied repertoire, ranging
from traditional choral music to Top 40 tunes—advanced to
regional competition after recently winning first place at the
Southern California Division Championship of Collegiate A
Cappella at USC for the second consecutive year.
Under the direction of Music Professor Bill McIntosh, the
ensemble gained national recognition last year after winning
second place at the International Championship of Collegiate A
Cappella in New York City and appearing on MTV.
Key Dates to Remember
March 28 & 29
Campus Closed for Spring Recess
April 11
Summer Community Education
Registration Begins
April 20
Summer Credit Registration Begins
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