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Bite Size Amanda – The ACM Kid
Posted on November 30, 2013 by BJo | 29 Comments
In TACMKid, Amanda really doesn't play a key role in Scarecrow's mission but she does learn a lot about Lee the person, which in turn shapes her view of Lee. But what do we learn about Amanda in this episode? I found it very hard to focus on Amanda this time, because we learn a lot about Lee. iwsod helped me walk the straight and narrow though and contributed many of the questions -thanks, iwsod!
Amanda gets to see with her own eyes where Lee lives and how he lives – like a pig – in a hell hole – but with an interesting sunglass holder (thanks, KC!). What do you think Amanda was expecting his apartment to be like? I think she is dying with curiosity to see all this, don't you?
She learns that he has a softer side and just might not be as tough as she thought he was.
Based on her comment to him on the phone, "By kid, do you mean one of those girls you date?" I would think that she disapproves of his playboy lifestyle as well. What do you think this says about Amanda's views on men and relationships?
I think she admires him as an intelligence operative, but is drawn to him by what she is learning about him personally. Amanda is a nurturer and a helper by nature. And I think she hears Lee *asking* for help with his words and his actions. What do you think it is about Amanda that pushes her in to his life?
I think she likes the softer side of Lee and wants to be his friend, resulting in her wanting to help him (i.e. she cleans his apartment for him and babysits Alexi – even bringing the "young Dillinger" into her house and exposing her boys to him). Which brings up another question…what does Amanda's handling of Alexi say about her parenting style? I know there are some of you out there who have a thing or two to say about that!
I love this little conversation of theirs on the couch….
I think in this episode Amanda is really starting to believe in him as a spy (…this is Lee Stetson, one of the top American agents) and is actually starting to like Lee the person very much. I interpret her smile in the tag picture below as one of happiness at the thought of Lee showing her some appreciation for helping her on this case.
I love that although Amanda is "just" a housewife, she lets him know that she isn't going to sit back and take his jokes and she participates in the verbal sparring. She may not be a superspy like him, but he is no expert at every day, normal life.
And call me crazy, but I think she is already having significant doubts about Dan, err, Dean.
The look on her face after their "Aluminum Sun" award dicussion says it all, IMHO. He doesn't know it yet, but his days are numbered.
One last question…do you think Amanda really wants to hear about Dotty's love life? We heard about Dr. Bain the chiropodist in ITCKill in that fabulous Dotty ramble, but this time she brings up erogenous zones! Hahaha!
Well that's it for this episode! If you'd like to have a read of the posts for this episode and remind yourself of what's in this episode for Amanda- here is the link.
Here are some questions to ponder….and of course feel free to share whatever you'd like!
What do you think Amanda is thinking when she first goes in to Lee's apartment? I wonder what she was expecting! She calls his apartment a "hell hole" – do you think she meant it?
Amanda seems to be more confident this episode – do you think it's just because she's dealing with kids and cleaning? Or is there more to it?
Do you think she is an introvert or an extrovert?
Do you think she had a very big smile on her face after she threw Ricky Joe's drink in his face and told him the sex was always disappointing???
What about Dean? Do you also think Amanda has already started to think it's really not going to last between them?
What else do we learn about Amanda in this episode??? There's lots! And some of it nothing to do with Lee! Likes? Dislikes? Talents? Weaknesses?
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29 responses to "Bite Size Amanda – The ACM Kid"
Valerie | December 1, 2013 at 12:42 am | Reply
Somehow this episode seemed to have a lot to say about parenting and growing up with or without parents. Amanda's mothering/parenting skills came into play quite a bit and because of that she ends up with a little more insight about Lee. She is able to gauge Lee's reactions and responses to being parent-like with Alexi and she is able to see more how Lee is affected by the loss of his parents. I think that draws her in more towards Lee. Not only does Alexi need her, but so does Lee.
None of the other adults, including Billy who has kids, could seem to figure out how to deal with Alexi. Didn't Lee say Amanda had motherhood carved in her bones? She's open and supportive as a mother and has a tender, nurturing way. But she can also be tough when it is necessary. She is the type of mother that is active and involved in what her boys do and wants to help out. A lot of which could apply to Lee as well.
She probably sees Lee's apartment in the same way she sees her boys' bedroom. Initially she probably thought it might be a typical bachelor pad. I think she was a little surprised at what she found. Lee had already shown some persnickety-ness about his car she may have assumed he was a neat freak. The mothering came out when she checked out the fridge and when she checked out the grocery store purchases made by Lee and Alexi.
I think she is starting to feel a pull more towards Lee. I think it touched her when after saying how her affections could be won over by the panda and Lee ends up giving it to her in the end. She doesn't immediately rush back into the house to be with Dean. She figures it's from Lee and ponders why she ended up with it.
I like Amanda's bits of brashness in this episode. She refers to the women Lee dates as kids, she calls his apartment a hell hole, she "hams" it up in the bar, and then ultimately refuses to acquiesce in the end about calling Lee one of the top agents. Makes you grit your teeth more in the episodes with the inept Amanda.
BJo | December 1, 2013 at 1:53 am | Reply
I like all of what you say, Valerie – where is that Like button? I think her reactions to seeing Lee trying to be parent-like are funny. "What are you doing? Going for Father of the Year?" And then later with her asking Lee if he's trying to spoil Alexi or win his affections – she is definitely having fun watching him trying to do what comes so naturally to her. Even Lee knows it – he does tell Billy that Amanda has motherhood carved in her bones.
I agree that Amanda is starting to feel a pull towards Lee. I think for me this is the first episode when I started to fall for Lee too (in 1983). Who wouldn't be drawn in by what we see and learn of Lee here? I think that's why I had such a hard time initially keeping this episode focused on Amanda – I kept thinking about Lee!
Teeth-gritting for sure at inept Amanda! I wonder if it is linked to what Morley says about getting more in-depth into the spy world vs. being on her turf and perhaps having a bit of a crisis in her confidence or wondering if she really belongs and wants to be there doing her job.
morley | December 1, 2013 at 2:56 am | Reply
I like this episode because she gets a glimpse of a part of Lee that no ones gets to see easily. This isn't an at the Agency case. And Lee isn't interacting with her as a trainee either, but as a person who is a Mom. It really begins the personal side of their relationship. You would think that Lee would have been a bit guarded about having her in his personal space, but he isn't. I think she sees that she is having a unique perspective into Scarecrow. The fact that his apartment is a mess is rather telling as well. If he had people over more regularly he would keep it clean I think, because his public persona is suave, not sloppy. She must recognize that he doesn't have people in his personal space often. And I think she treats the experience with some honor because I think at some level she recognizes that what she is seeing of Lee is rare.
Valerie | December 1, 2013 at 3:55 am | Reply
You would think that since he invited Amanda over that maybe he would at least try to pick up a little himself. I like all of what you say, Morley. It's funny that I just now realized how Amanda seems to be the only one who is a regular Agency visitor to all of Lee's apartments. No one else seems to have as much personal access to his living space as Amanda. Interesting…
And I wonder if Lee would have picked up a little bit if he'd had the chance. If I recall correctly, Amanda comes much earlier than Lee had expected. I'm not sure if he would have or not – probably just a little bit, but not to any real extent. And I'm sure it would have just been to pick up or put things away vs. clean or dust and vacuum.
And I'd never thought of this as the beginning of their personal relationship, Morley, but I like that idea. And I never noticed before that Amanda is never at the Agency in this case – great catch!
I do think that Amanda probably is the most regular visitor of his apartment once she starts working with him, but I do wonder if the steno pool women have all been to his place. Maybe he just visits them at their place. I'll just stop that thought right there.
KC | December 1, 2013 at 8:33 am | Reply
"And I wonder if Lee would have picked up a little bit if he'd had the chance. If I recall correctly, Amanda comes much earlier than Lee had expected."
Nope… 'cos he sure didn't bother picking up before she came over to fish-sit in SBTB. (Then again, since she'd already seen his pig-sty in TACMK, and cleaned it up, maybe he figured it didn't matter in SBTB. LOL!)
I think it comes back to that dichotomy again… Smooth, urbane, not-a-hair-out-of-place Scarecrow vs. poor little lost boy Lee Stetson. Amanda's really the only one he allows to see Lee Stetson, and–as we see here–Lee Stetson's lair. Everyone else gets to see Scarecrow. Except, maybe, for Billy occasionally…???…
morley | December 1, 2013 at 12:39 am | Reply
I do think Amanda was interested in seeing the more personal side of Lee, you do learn a lot when you see a person's living environment. Cleaning another person's place can be seen as intrusive, but I don't think Amanda saw it that way, otherwise she wouldn't have done it (she doesn't like going through other people's things). But I think that is what she does and I think among the people she would associate with, other mothers and such, that would be an acceptable and helpful thing. I think she also perceives a cry of help from Lee, because she is also the kind of person to pick up those kinds of vibes from people. She must believe that she is being helpful, to a busy spy.
She is also in Mother mode in this episode. But it really is new ground. Not only are her boys not like Alexi, they are younger than Alexi. A boy Alexi's age is a whole different animal (at least from my personal experience). And in dealing with Alexi I think Amanda also learns a bit about dealing with Lee. The last part of hat conversation that she had on the couch with Alexi I can imagine her saying to Lee.
I think Amanda seems for confident because she is in her element here as a mother and a nurturer. But I wonder if it may also be because she isn't as deeply involved with the Agency yet. It is all kind of new and not too frought with complications yet. It can be pretty empowering to begin to see your place in a grand adventure. I don't know if she has gotten to the place where she is asking if she is cut out for this ye, so far it has been pretty good. She has played the part of a suburban house wife and a mothering nurturing person. and she has helped to solve cases with her way of thinking. I think her comment to Lee was pretty cheeky, kind of went with the kids= girls you date comment.
Yes I think Amanda is an introvert. She enjoys people and she understands them very well, but like BJo said, she recharges her batteries with alone time, not going out with friends time. I think working for the Agency may cause her to become even more introverted because of the secrets she must keep.
Great questions!
Although I do think it is a bit intrusive and maybe a little obsessive, I do think that Amanda truly believes she is helping Lee out by cleaning his apartment. (My husband is like this – it really can drive me nuts sometimes – but he doesn't understand my irritation because he's "helping" me so how can it be a bad thing? Ugh – I'll stop there. Lee is much nicer than I would have been in my reaction.) It sure looks like the place hasn't been picked up in a while. Even though we don't see it, I'm guessing she drew the line at the main living area and didn't clean his bedroom – although I'm wondering about the bathroom…if Lee's main room was that messy I'm wondering if the bathroom was as equally messy? Did Amanda feel the need to clean the tub before she let Alexi get in it?
I think I would have cleaned the tub. Maybe even to toilet, for hygiene sake. I think I would try to do it with my eyes half closed…;)
Has anyone ever read about love languages? One of them is "acts of service" and I think Amanda operates a lot with that one. not that she "loves" Lee at this point, but it is how she communicates care and even though someone else may not appreciate it that is how she would want to "bless" someone, so she cleans the apartment. The only thing is that Lee doesn't speak that love language, so he doesn't appreciate it.
(I also think the messy apartment may be a bit of Lee's self-destructive behavior)
KC | November 30, 2013 at 9:15 am | Reply
Hmmm… Amanda might not play a key role, as such, but among other things she looks after Alexi, which frees up Lee to do his job; he couldn't have done it if he'd had Alexi in tow or if he was having to stay at home watching Alexi.
I can't really say a whole lot about the parenting question, but I think that it took Amanda a little while to figure out how to deal with Alexi–but once she figures it out, it's all good. I don't think Amanda's had much experience with kids that are a handful–her own boys are pretty well behaved and not rebellious–but her ability to read/understand people and her empathy and level-headedness get her through. She also recognises the similarity between Alexi and little Lee… just as Lee recognises it.
Re: Amanda cleaning Lee's apartment, I think it's partly mothering, partly her way of showing that she cares, and also just for something to do while Alexi is otherwise occupied (bathtub, etc).
Amanda's verbal sparring with Lee shows that she's not the type to just roll over… and the RickyJoe comment shows that she can get along in the spy world, and also that she has a playful side that's been mostly hidden so far. She's also not afraid to "bust his chops" if needed, which is something that I don't think Scarecrow's Randi-babes do; she treats him as an equal, not as a Ken doll.
Yep–Dean wasn't fulfilling her needs. He might've been sticking around, like Joe didn't, but he didn't challenge her. He was too squishy… too vanilla blancmange.
No–I don't think Amanda wants to hear too much about Dotty's love life. I think she's really happy that her mother's happy, but she's not as much of an open book as her mother regarding realtionships and intimacy, and would be perfectly happy not to hear any details, and maybe–more specifically, to not have to give any (and if Dotty shares, Amanda might feel like she was duty-bound to share back… does that make sense?).
BJo | November 30, 2013 at 3:26 pm | Reply
I agree, KC – Amanda's boys are pretty well behaved and a lot less naive than Alexi. But once she takes charge and gives him the what for he comes around and shows her some respect.
KC, I like what you say about Amanda's not being an open book. Not with relationships and intimacy with Dotty nor with much else. We never really see her interact with any of her friends (Gail in BAIn is the only one I can think of), but I'm guessing she's pretty tight lipped with them as well. I think I always just attributed that to her need for secrecy because of the Agency, but there are many other things she could share with Dotty that aren't Agency related that she doesn't.
Which brings up for the introvert/extrovert question. No one has said anything about that yet. I vs. E is fascinating and I think there is more than one way to look at it. But one aspect of I vs. E that I was taught has to do with energy. After being at a party with a crowd of people that you may or may not know are you energized and ready for more or are you tired and ready to go home for some alone time to recharge your batteries? If you're ready to party on, then you might be an E. If you need some down time by yourself in particular then you're probably an I. I think it's hard to tell what Amanda is from the show so far, but since we don't really hear much about her friends and all of the things she is doing with her friends, them I'm guessing she is more of an I than an E. Yes, she does a lot of charities and PTA things, but beyond that we hear nothing.
Anyone else have any ideas? I'm sure you must, iwsod???
KC | November 30, 2013 at 5:53 pm | Reply
I think that Amanda might be an introvert–but not drastically so… –> I think she's close to the middle ground, but falling on the introverted side. Why? Well, for example–though we haven't seen it yet–she's initially hesitant to mingle without Lee when she's his cover/"window dressing". I think she has self-confidence–I'm not bringing that into the equation–but I think she'd be happier spending a quiet night home with a book than a rowdy night out at a party… the opposite that I think of Dotty. Yes, she does her volunteer work, but that's something that calls to the soul and is beyond the question of introvert/extrovert unless, I think, you're drastically introverted. (Speaking from firsthand experience.)
I also think that as time goes on, Amanda appears to become less introverted… by the end of the series perhaps appearing to fall in the middle ground or on the extroverted side… but I think that's her cover persona–and not necessarily truly Amanda.
Cindy Davis | November 30, 2013 at 9:03 am | Reply
Ohh, I believe Dan err Dean's days were always numbered. He was transition man (my pet theory is that most of us go through a transition relationship after a serious break-up. Poor sod doesn't have a chance. I've been on both sides of the equation — not pleasant either way).
I felt like chucking something at the screen when Amanda was giving Dean the back massage after the day she's been through (including being tied up and almost bitten by sexy super spy.), but it is clear that what'shisface's days are numbered.
As to Amanda compulsively cleaning Lee's apartment? I know people like that and I attribute it to control issues or a little bit of OCD tendencies. (An aside, we had a friend look after the girls for a weekend so my husband and I could get away. I spent weeks cleaning the house because her level of clean is vastly different from mine. Actually even Martha Stewart would look like a slob compared to her. When we got back, I found out she spent the weekend with the girls cleaning underneath the stove and fridge and behind all the couches, etc. I was not impressed.)
And like I've mentioned before — I like early season one sassy Amanda. I wonder why things changed (was it a conscious decision by the writers or a gradual slide?)
"I was not impressed." LOL!!! Too funny, Cindy! I'm guessing the girls never asked you to get her as a babysitter again?
Yeah, if Dean only knew what Amanda's day had been like, I'm sure he'd not even know what to say. I can only imagine what he thinks of her or what her life is like if he thinks bookends are an acceptable gift after a trip to New York. The guy needs to get out from under the barometer more!
"I like early season one sassy Amanda. I wonder why things changed (was it a conscious decision by the writers or a gradual slide?)"
I like sassy Amanda, too. 🙂 I don't know why it changed, but I could see it being deliberate if they thought that her sassiness might move the Lee/Amanda interaction along too quickly, and they wanted to keep it slow… Who knows, though?
debilyn | December 3, 2013 at 5:25 am | Reply
Conscious decision by the writers or gradual slide?
I see Amanda as jumping right in to the spy business at the beginning. This is exciting and she can't wait to be helpful and do her part. As time goes by, between Francine's comments and Lee's reactions, she begins to feel like maybe she's bitten off more than she can chew. It isn't all action and fun, sometimes it's difficult decisions and real people in real situations. So, she steps back and feels a little inadequate. However, once she's been at it for a while, she realizes what she does contribute and sees that those contributions have value. Once that's clear to her, she's back and in it for the long haul.
BJo | December 4, 2013 at 4:26 pm | Reply
I like how you think, debilyn!
iwsod | December 4, 2013 at 10:21 pm | Reply
I agree with BJo – I love this comment of yours Debilyn.. a great explanation for Amanda's change in attitude! Makes a lot of sense 🙂 will be interesting to keep an eye on this as we continue with the bite sized Amanda posts 🙂
Hope you had a great holiday! LOL I'm on holiday too only.. I still go online.. LOL!
Sorry who has said they would like to write one or two?? was it Morley and KC?? Anyone else? I'll be happy to do one or two also.. they are not indepth – but a brief overview or introduction to Amanda's character in an episode.. designed to get discussion of Amanda started in a bite sized way..
Bjo what episode have you written up to?? what episode is your last?
iwsod | November 30, 2013 at 8:40 am | Reply
You know, now that I think about it, Amanda hanging out at Lee's apartment cleaning and reorganising his things is a little ummm weird! I am very very glad she outgrows this thing of hers! She is not his maid. This is not her apartment.
I think Amanda is resorting to what she knows – being motherly, to support Lee and help him, and he copes pretty well with it, though lets her know he isn't happy about it.
I think Amanda is anxious to find something to do here to be of help and be involved with the cleaning etc. When Amanda is so much more than that!!!! But I don't think she has quite seen that yet.
For me, I think the moment at the Lug Wrench Bar- when she throws the drink in Lee's face and makes a wildly ridiculous statement that ahem couldn't possibly related to Lee.. is a moment of awakening for her – it was for me – it was a moment where I thought: whoa!!! this straight laced housewife who alphabetises records can come up with an ad lib like that?? and a performance like that? I think it really showed that she has the potential to get into this new spy bizz! And.. I think it shocks Lee too – only he can't react he has an audience 😉
A triumph like that moment could have given Amanda a confidence boost – when the situation calls for it: Amanda can rise to the occasion! Plus, I think there was a tiny bit of truth in her release of that negativity at Lee: almost like a – There! take that!! I'm somebody! I can contribute here more than you think!! [heck it's a long time before Lee really accepts that huh!]
Anyway, just some of my rambling thoughts..
Amanda starts off the episode cleaning Lee's apartment – ugh.. not a fan of that.. but- Ricky Joe's major disappointment? a pure moment of triumph! 🙂
This also feeds into what you've said here BJo about Amanda being 'just' a housewife but letting him know she isn't going to sit back and take his jokes 🙂
Amanda's parenting style?? oh yeah.. I'll hold off on that and let someone else answer for now.. but I think Amanda struggles a little with Lee and how to relate to him – she tends to be a little too motherly towards him to start with – it's a safe role for her I guess.. Maybe it is one of the themes of this episode- how Amanda mothers – sometimes even those she shouldn't be 😉
The tag.. such an interesting tag in this one!!! What do you all make of Amanda giving Dean a back massage while he rambles on about his tough day? [ and she got kidnapped that day! 😉 ] I agree Lee gave Amanda a new life.. not just a panda! Inadvertently he has given her a passion and enthusiasm for making a difference in the spy bizz.. and what does Dean give her? Book ends!
The panda on Amanda's doorstep was sweet huh. A friend of mine went to China on holiday-I asked for a Panda!
The aluminum sun conversation is very telling – Amanda talks to Dean like he is 8 years old! Funny.. there goes Amanda reverting back to that mother thing again.. hmm.. only with Lee he doesn't quite let her does he? Whereas with Dean? I think he laps it up – he's a taker.. whereas Lee- he's a taker for the country haaaaaaa.. nooo noo he does also on occasion give things [ hey reminds me of Jestress' gift giver badge on Neds- fabulous lists Jestress! ]
I'll respond to the questions later- sorry this whole idea of Amanda and mothering has set me off! LOL! this is getting too long.. I won't get in to Dotty carrying her passion in her arches till another time 😉
byee all!
Jestress | November 30, 2013 at 9:14 am | Reply
Thanks! 😀
Wowzer, iwsod! Guess this episode got you going, huh? You see Amanda as going from mum to woman here. I never thought about it like that, but it's true – we see her acting a lot as a mother but then has to switch gears and acts as a spurned wife/lover at the Lug Wrench Bar – very well we all know! I agree – I don't think Amanda has really seen that she can do this spy job, but she is showing some self-confidence here.
I like what you say about Lee not letting Amanda mother him. It is very true! And because of that she has to act like a woman toward him. I think that is why you say she struggles with how to relate to him. As a single parent, I think Amanda probably first identifies herself as a mother and as a woman second. With Lee, he's not interested in the mother part as far as he's concerned so she's got to figure out this whole woman thing again in the context of who she is as a person instead of just acting like a woman of his type.
And you are so right! Lee is definitely a giver. I'm married to a taker and I know exactly what you're talking about!!
LASinLA | December 5, 2013 at 7:51 am | Reply
The "Amanda-mothering-Lee" idea is so interesting! I think that's why she cleans the apt. She views him as a little boy/ little playboy, not an emotionally mature man, so she treats him like one of her own boys who needs to be cleaned up after. And he doesn't go for it. Yes, very interesting! Thanks for mentioning that!
Cindy Davis | December 5, 2013 at 10:50 am | Reply
Interesting. I always assumed Amanda goes into mother mode because it is much safer to deal with him that way. And I am revealing something of myself because in the past there are a few men I've put in the 'you remind me of my kid brother' zone to make it easier to work with.
I just wanted to say that I always thought that Lee's earlier comment about the way to do a kitchen is to hire some guy with a French name to do it for you was a little strange after seeing what his apartment and kitchen really look like. This doesn't look like a place that's been professionally decorated, does it?
I think he's referring to decorating a kitchen in a house… but Lee lives in an apartment, which isn't somewhere you'd typically decorate like you would/could in a house. Just my 2 cents…
Yeah, probably. I suppose the whole professional decorator thing was just based on what other people he knows told him. Maybe Francine. She seems like the type to go to a professional decorator since she also hires professionals to cook and clean for her. Billy doesn't seem as much like the type, especially since he's got a family to support and probably wouldn't be as willing to spend the money. Plus, he mentioned going skiing as part of the process, and Francine looks more like the skiing type than Billy. 🙂
LOL!! Billy does not look like the skiing type!
Jestress | December 1, 2013 at 8:17 am | Reply
"Nobody's ever looked at me and went, 'You ski, don't you?'" — John Pinette. 🙂


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Miss Marilyn Yerks has been appointed program director for the office technology department.
Mr. Fredrick Gives Placement Advice To Graduates By Wade Fredrick
Although graduation is still several months away for many of our students, now is perhaps a good time to get the "jump" on other prospective graduates in the job-hunting process. You might be amazed at what some preparation and activity at this time could produce by the time you are ready to enter actively the labor market. Keep your eyes on the newspaper. One of the best sources of job leads is the classified section of your local newspaper. It will help you to observe trends in employment as well as specific openings which might be followed up at this time with an eye to full-time employment in two or three months. Do not overlook this helpful source of information. Get your resume begun. Mr. Fredrick will provide prospective graduates with resume forms which can be helpful in job hunting. These forms will be helpful for sending to prospective employers, who usually require such information. Copies can also be placed on file in the local DGTS office as well as the business placement office at the Regional Campus which serves as a "clearing house" for prospective employers and employees. Consult the College Placement Annual. This publication, found in the reference stack in our library, lists businesses and industries according to their geographic locations and their types of business or industrial activities. It also lists the types of graduates normally employed. This would also be a good source of prospective employment for graduates wishing to market themselves in a certain field of endeavor. Sending resumes to such sources would be in order. Know the pros and cons of private placement agencies. Each year, a number of graduates choose to utilize the services offered by third party recruiters or private placement agencies as part of their job-seeking activities. Such agencies can serve a real purpose as a full-time "clearing house," matching up qualified applicants with potential employers who have specific openings. These agencies may also provide some career counseling as part of their services, and the wise job seeker will be certain he understands his financial obligations completely before entering into a contractual agreement with any such organization. The cost of an agency's services may be paid in a variety of ways, and it is the applicant's responsibility to confirm the fee arrangement with the employer and the agency prior to accepting a position: (1) The employer may pay the entire fee. (2) The applicant may pay the entire fee. (3) The employer and the applicant may split the cost of the fee. (4) The applicant may pay the entire fee and then be reimbursed by the employer after a probationary period of, perhaps, six months. The fee range for most new graduates would probably run 5 - 10 percent of the first year's gross salary, and it would be a tax deductible item. Reputable agencies do not require that fees be paid before the applicant actually accepts and begins the job, and many will accept their fee on an installment basis rather than in a lump sum. REMEMBER! When you sign with an agency, it is a legally recognized contract that will hold up in court; and you should be certain to read and understand any agreement before signing and always ask for a copy. You cannot go back later with the excuse that you did not understand and expect to be released from your agreement. Whether or not to use employment agencies is purely a personal matter. Some of the advantages frequently cited by those using agency services are as follows: (1) A responsible agent can save an applicant much time and energy by screening out those positions which are inappropriate for the candidate's background and experience. (2) Job interviews and resulting offers may occur rapidly because of the agency's continual review of the labor market! (3) A person need not leave current employment to seek a new position. (4) The cost of using an agency represents an investment in a better job or career. Disadvantages sometimes mentioned are: (1) One might have discovered the job himself. (2) The job may not prove satisfactory, but the fee obligation usually continues. (3) The applicant might be sent by a poor agency on many inappropriate interviews regardless of qualifications for the jobs. Which agency to work with is another decision faced by the job seeker. Some agencies specialize in certain occupational fields, while others are more general in nature. An examination of the employment section of most newspapers will give one an idea of the agency's specialties. A call to the Better Business Bureau or the Chamber of Commerce may also be timely if one is in doubt regarding certain firms. Finally, the experience of friends and acquaintances may be considered in evaluating agencies. While it is perfectly all right to register with more than one agency, generally it is not wise to overdo this practice at one time. If no action is forthcoming in a week or so, move on to a new agency, exercising the normal precautions discussed earlier. As in any other field of endeavor, there are good agencies and poor ones. The graduate must ascertain whether his requirements and the services offered seem to fit together before reaching a decision. Then he should proceed with proper care for his personal welfare and career development.
New Student Assembly Officers Set Goals
New officers elected by the Student Assembly on February 14 include Mike Simmons, president; Lloyd Springer, vice president; Beth Kessie, secretary; and Rick Cutigni, treasurer. Mike Simmons, the new president, said that he ran for office because "There wasn't any better way to get involved with school." He feels that the Student Assembly should stand for "leadership, in other words, a few students should reflect the ideas and the points of view of the students they represent and provide for all the student activities." The new president would like the following changes made: "a cleaner lounge and more student involvement through more activities." Currently, Mike collects pop bottles and sells them to grocery stores for extra income; however, he plans to become a programmer after graduation. A person who loves acting, Mike participated in three high school plays and three talent shows while at Snider. Lloyd Springer, an employee of the North Anthony Car Wash, is the new vice president. He is an avid sports fan, participating in many sports during the winter and summer months. An accounting major, he made the dean's list with straight A's the first semester. Eventually Lloyd plans to get a job in the accounting field and possibly become a C.P.A. Lloyd ran for the office of vice president because "I heard rumors that very few people were going to run for an office, so I decided to get involved by running for vice president." Lloyd would like to see "more activities that the entire school would be interested in such as intramurals, dances, service projects for the community, and swim parties." The new vice president feels that the Student Assembly should be "the voice of the students for any problems that may arise, and it should provide activities that the student body will want to attend." He also feels that it should provide for the formulation of certain school rules. Rick Cutigni, treasurer, used to be a varsity wrestler at North Side. He is presently employed at King's Department Store in the pet shop, but he plans to get a job in accounting after graduation. He decided to run for office because "It is a good way to see why accountants are needed and what their job really consists of." He would also like to see a change in the attitude of uncooperative students and have more students get involved in more school activities. He thinks that the Student Assembly should stand for "everyone and not just for the few people who do get active at DGTS." Beth Kessie, new secretary of the Student Assembly, was the editor of her school annual her senior year. She ran for office "because I was afraid that if I didn't, no one would. I'm very glad that there was a contest for the office of secretary!" When asked what changes she would like to see made, Beth stated, "The attitude of the students is my main concern. We have some beautiful people here; but as in so many cases, the kids are always very willing to let 'the other guy' do all the work and take on the responsibilities that are meant to be shared." She feels that the Student Assembly should represent "the school's link between the students and the school's administrators. The Assembly should serve as the voice of the students, all the students. The students and faculty alike should feel free to take an active part in their Student Assembly, even if they aren't officers, delegates, or advisors. The Student Assembly was devised for a purpose, and it would be a shame to see the Assembly waste away after it had been devised to fill such an earnest purpose." Currently Beth is unemployed; however, she would someday like to work in one of the major air terminals in the United States or work for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on the state level.
Newly elected Student Assembly officers (standing left to right) Rick Cutigni, Lloyd Springer, Mike Simmons, and (seated) Beth Kessie, look over plans for spring student activities.
The Trident is the school newspaper for the Division of General and Technical Studies, Indiana University, Fort Wayne Indiana. Staff 1972-1973 Contributors (this issue) Debbie Benecke Chris Ehrman Jim Polk Jutta Rinard Fahma Rousseau Ron Wright Sports Writer Lloyd Springer Faculty Sponsors Joyce Stauffer Karen Wakely
Intramural Schedule Now Underway
The 1973 intramural basketball season got underway at Brentwood School on Thursday, February 8. Two games are scheduled each Thursday night: the first game to be played at 7:30 p.m. and the second game at 8:30. If the first game exceeds 8:30, then the second game will begin five minutes after the conclusion of the first. Spectators are invited. Serving as team captains this year are Gayle Leslie, Team 1; Steve Hagan, Team 2; Joe Chandler, Team 3; and Dick Heintzelman, Team 4. With the exception of Team 3 (faculty team) the members of each club were chosen from the ranks of the male student body. For those who like to look ahead, there will be a tournament at the conclusion of the six game season. The tournament will begin on March 22, and will close with the championship game at 8 p.m. on March 29. Tentative plans are underway for coeducational volleyball intramurals to start in March.
February 8  7:30 -Teams 3 vs. 4  8:30 -Teams 1 vs. 2
February 15  7:30 -Teams 1 vs. 4  8:30 -Teams 3 vs. 2
March 1  7:30 -Teams 3 vs. 2  8:30 -Teams 1 vs. 4
March 15  7:30 -Teams 1 vs. 2  8:30 -Teams 3 vs. 4
March 22  Tournament (based on league standing)
7:30  1st Place Team  3rd Place Team
8:30  2nd Place Team  4th Place Team
March 29  8:00  FINAL GAME
2nd Week Sees Same Victors
The second week of basketball action ended with teams 1 and 3 the victors, both ready for their match-up on February 22. The final score of game 1 was 72 to 51 in favor of Team 1 over the hapless Team 4, and Team 3 fought off Team 2 for a 63 to 60 advantage in the second game. The opening game was a nightmare for Team 4 as the hustling Team 1 outplayed them in every department. Dave Reeg blocked countless shots, and Tom Kleber threw in ten buckets for the winners. Team 1 now has a 2-0 record, while Team 4's slate was lowered to 0-2. High scorers for Team 1 were Kleber with 20, Reeg with 14, Springer with 12, and Shoaf with 10. Team 4 was led by Greg Patrick with 18 points, followed by Schieber and Newcomer with 14 and 11 respectively. The second game was a treat for fight fans, as Team 3 recorded its second game in a row. Despite the scoring duel of Gick (Team 3) and Williams (Team 2), the second game was a real defensive tussle. Gary Harter did a fine job under the boards, and Matthews (Team 2) did a good job at both ends of the court. Scoring leaders for the winners were Gick, 23 points; Zimmerman, 14 points; and Harter, 14 points. For Team 2 Williams had 26 markers and was followed by Matthews and Barlow with 12 and 10 points respectively.
Team 1 Pts. Preston 0 Springer 12 Morgan 0 Shoaf 10 Roth 0 Reeg 14 Wright 8 Kleber 20 Flora 8 totals 72
Team 4 Pts. Heintzelman 4 Schieber 14 Newcomer 11 Marks 4 Patrick 18 totals 51
Team 3 Pts. Chandler 4 Gick 23 Schultz 2 Zimmerman 14 Walda 4 Kennell 2 Harter 14 totals 63
Team 2 Pts. Williams 26 Matthews 12 Frazier 6 Rethlake 6 Barlow 10 totals 60
Formal Withdrawal Important
The Trident wishes to remind students of the University policy regarding withdrawals from regularly scheduled credit classes and urges them to notify Mr. Fredrick's office immediately if they decide not to continue in a class. Any student withdrawing from a regularly scheduled class during the first four weeks of the semester and during the first two weeks of a summer session automatically receives a grade of W, which is a neutral grade. After the first four weeks of regular classes or the first two weeks of a summer session, the instructor of the class has the prerogative of assigning a grade of W (passing withdrawal) or WF (failing at the time for withdrawal). A WF is averaged into the student's grade average as if it were a regular F grade. Students who simply drop out of class and discontinue without making formal withdrawal through the counseling offices receive a letter grade of F when final grade rosters are reported to the registrar's office.
Student Assembly Schedule of Coming Events
Bowling March 16 Dance (Informal) March 23 or 24 Spring Break April 1-9 Swim Party (Club Olympia) April 13 Golf Tourney April 28 All-School Awards Picnic May 5
New Director Continued from Page 1
Malone College in Canton, Ohio, for two years and prior to that at Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan, for three years. She also had experience teaching high school. Her memberships include Delta Pi Epsilon, a national honorary graduate fraternity in business education, and the North Central Business Education Association. She has also been active in the Christian Business and Professional Women's Council in Fort Wayne. At DGTS she has been Trident advisor and FSA advisor.
First Night Action Chandler's, Leslies's Teams Victorious
DGTS basketball players open the intramural season at Brentwood School.
Wade Fredrick and Ross Gick led a second half charge for Team 3 that proved to be too great for the out-manned Team 4 in the first game of the intramural basketball season on February 8. Aggressive play and fine shooting had helped Team 4 to an early 10 to 0 lead, but this advantage soon vanished. The second half began with Team 3 holding onto a 30 to 27 edge, and the faculty finally being able to find the field-goal range. The final score of the game was 87 to 56 in the runaway favor of Team 3. High scorers for the victors were Gick with 27 points, Fredrick with 18 points, and Chandler and Zimmerman with 10 points each. Team 4 was led by Heintzelman with 21 points, Schrieber with 18 points, and Yager pitched in with 10 points. The second game was different from the first in that Team 1 completely dominated Team 2 from the first whistle till the last. The rebounding advantage held by the winners and the late showing of Ed Williams proved too much for Team 2. The winners held a 44 to 29 lead at the half and never let up in notching the 70 to 50 score. The well balanced scoring of Team 1 was led by Reeg with 15 markers and followed by Springer, Shoaf, and Flora with 13, 12, and 10 points in that order. The scoring of Team 2 was led by Matthews with 15 points and Bradmiller [Bradtmiller] with 12 points.
Team 3 Pts. Fredrick 18 Schultz 2 Walda 4 Kennell 0 Gick 27 Chandler 10 Zimmerman 10 Stroup 6 Harter 9 totals 87
Team 4 Pts. Heintzelman 21 Schrieber 18 Marks 2 Yager 10 Newcomer 6 totals 56
Team 1 Pts. Roth 4 Flora 10 Springer 13 Wright 4 Morgan 2 Reeg 15 Leslie 2 Shoaf 12 Kleber 8 totals 70
Team 2 Pts. Roberts 0 Barlow 9 Frazier 6 Rethlake 0 Foust 2 Matthews 15 Bradtmiller 12 Williams 6 totals 50
Wade Fredrick goes up for an "easy two."
Eight New Associate Faculty Members Added
Eight new associate faculty members have joined the DGTS staff for the spring semester. They bring with them experience and expertise in the fields of art, business management, business education, and law. Teaching Contracts in Business is Mrs. Martha Cattell, an attorney who recently graduated with a Doctor in Jurisprudence from Columbia Law School. Her undergraduate work was at Ohio State University. Prior to moving to Fort Wayne, Mrs. Cattell was employed by the Title Guarantee Company. She also has worked as a newspaper columnist. Bringing his on-the-job experience to students in Management Training Techniques is Elmer Brese, who is supervisor of personnel development and training at International Harvester. Mr. Brese has a B.S. degree in psychology from Concordia River Forest College and an M.S. from St. Francis in industrial psychology. Two new associate lecturers have been added to the interior design program. Mrs. May Rose Ceccanese is teaching Decorative Materials and Accessories II. Previous to her present job as a freelance interior designer, Mrs. Ceccanese served as a buyer and lighting consultant for Stehl Electrical, Protective Electric, and Mossman Light World. She has studied at Los Angeles City College and at Indiana University. In 1972 she received recognition from the Parade of Homes. Judith Reader, who is teaching Interior Drawing Technology II and Research of Period Furniture and Architecture II, is now an interior designer for Magnavox. She attended the Fort Wayne Art Institute before graduating with an associate degree in interior design from DGTS where she was a dean's list student all four of the semesters that she was here. In office technology Mrs. Betty Aulick and Mrs. Sharon Day have been added. Mrs. Aulick, who is teaching Shorthand II, has a B.S. in business education and also an M.S. degree from Indiana University. In addition to her duties at DGTS, she is a business teacher at South Side High School. Mrs. Day, who works in the C.A.V.E. in the evening, has a B.S. with a major in business education from Manchester College. During the day she is a business teacher at New Haven High School. Mrs. Beverly Price, who is teaching Business Data Analysis, has a B.A. from Adams State College where she majored in math. She also attended the University of Colorado. Joining the general studies department to teach Development of Oral Communication is Miss Claryn Birk, the speech coach at Bellmont High School. She is a graduate of Butler University with majors in speech and drama.
Two Secretaries Added to Staff
Mrs. Lois Muesing is the new office coordinator and secretary for Dean Bickley.
Mrs. Bonita Curry, who joined the office staff in January, is shown typing for the faculty.
Two new secretaries have been employed by DGTS. Mrs. Lois Muesing is Dean Bickley's secretary and office coordinator, and Mrs. Bonita Curry serves in the main office with her primary responsibility being faculty work. Mrs. Muesing was previously employed by University of Illinois; Creative Buildings, Incorporated; Magnavox; Bonsib, Incorporated; and Waterfield Mortgage. When she was asked about her impressions of DGTS, she said she liked the students and the warm friendly atmosphere of the school. In comparing DGTS with the University of Illinois, she feels that the students here are more studious. Mrs. Curry, married and the mother of three daughters, began her secretarial career immediately following high school graduation. She was employed at General Electric Company; Mobile Aerial Towers; Midwestern United Life Insurance Company; and Barrett, Barrett, and McNagny Attorneys before coming to DGTS. She feels that the Division is a fine school where the communication between students and counselors is great. In addition, she is impressed by the unusually ambitious students who work to put themselves through school. After working here for a short time, she feels that if there were more institutions like DGTS, there would be more people prepared for the working world.
Professors Have Unusual Hobbies By Fahma Rousseau
What turns a professor on after a long day of teaching school? I went to each member of the faculty that I could find to see if he had an unusual hobby. Some hobbies were just what one would expect--traveling, reading, and enjoying the family; but a few faculty members had more unique ways of getting away from it all. I discovered that Mr. James Nutt of the data processing department has two hobbies. He has been flying single-engine planes since 1962 when he was a graduate student at Purdue. His brother and sister both fly; but he feels he was really inspired by his brother, who is a corporate flyer for a meat processor in Canton, Ohio. Flying with his family, mostly in the Midwest in a 4-place Cessna 172 or a Piper Cherokee, requires a great deal of skill and concentration. This total concentration helps him forget any other problems; he finds escaping into space extremely relaxing. On the ground his hobby is tuning engines. In undergraduate school this interest got him a job driving for a sports car stable. His love for foreign cars such as the Porsche, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari makes him very popular in his neighborhood doing the fine tuning of American cars. Anyone interested in canoeing? Mr. Donald Stroup, data processing program director; his ·wife; and six-year-old daughter will be glad to screen all applicants. They like to portage the Pigeon River, putting in at Mongo, Indiana, and paddling downstream to the point where Indiana 9 crosses. Mr. Stroup thinks of this as an organic river and says one can either portage over or under the logs. Dean Carl Bickley and Mr. Jon Walda, a business administrator, are the dog lovers of the faculty. The Wall Street Journal says that there has been a sharp increase in the number of people who own and exhibit purebred dogs, and one can feel the excitement when he talks to these two gentlemen. Dr. Bickley, whose house pet just happens to be a Siamese cat, is very proud of his four champion beagles. He has exhibited dogs in California, Massachusetts, and Florida--in fact, all over the United States. In 1970 he established the Beagle Club record. His dogs won 34 ribbons, 8 major events, and 2 championships. The dogs, which are all named for his kennel, Hoosier Hills, have won 75 trophies in the last nine years. His favorite five-year old, Hoosier Hills Music Girl, besides having a great personality, has produced a champion son and daughter. Mr. Walda, a relatively new exhibitor, prefers German shorthaired pointers. Last year he showed a female who just didn't have it, but his male, Strut-n-Stuff, won two ribbons in January and was the winning dog in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Walda, who has been training hunting dogs since he was twelve years old, looks forward to putting his dog through its paces when he returns home after a long day at DGTS. He is anticipating entering five shows out of town; Battle Creek, Flint, and Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis; and the International Dog Show in Chicago. He hopes everyone will attend the A.K.C. show on May 6 at the Coliseum. In their spare time Mr. William Shearer and his family operate Ye Olde Cycle Shop in Columbia City, Indiana, where they sell and service Benelli motorcycles. During Christmas vacation Mr. Shearer and his wife pulled a trailer and two motorcycles to Florida so that they could camp in the Florida State Parks and ride in the sunshine. He has exchanged the thrill of parachute jumping for that of motorcycling. The hobby that has the most nostalgia for me belongs to Mr. Dyne Pfeffenberger of the accounting department. I can't remember how many Saturday afternoons I used to spend at the Embassy Theater singing along to that wonderful organ and following the bouncing ball on the screen. Mr. Pfeffenberger, who has played churches, taverns, and theaters, put himself through college playing the organ. He is very proud of the two very fine instruments he has in his own home, a Conn theater organ and a Packard grand piano, made in Fort Wayne. He and Buddy Nolan, whom he sometimes substitutes for at the Keenan Hotel, have played every concert at the Embassy since 1965. Practicing, Mr. Pfeffenberger finds, helps him unwind.
"A woman is never too old to yearn." (Addison Mizner)
New Computer Welcomed
DGTS has anxiously awaited the arrival of its new System/3 computer which came over Christmas vacation. By the first week of January, it was installed and blinking its lights in readiness to serve. The seven data processing classes (two RPG, two COBOL, two introduction classes, and the applications lab), which primarily communicate with the System/3, sometimes question its loyalty in rough situations. Nevertheless, they are fond of their new found friend - and rightly so. Compared to the System/360, which it replaces, the current machine is smaller in physical appearance. However, the System/3 has more internal storage, and it computes faster. Additions include a consol typewriter and fixed desk compilers, never before used here. Last semester's COBOL language programs had to be sent away to be compiled, but now they can be done at DGTS. Another asset of the new computer is its use of the predicted language of the future, RPGIL.
Mr. Don Stroup explains techniques for using the new System/3 computer to Audrey Reilly.
Date Issued February 26, 1973
Contributors Benecke, Debbie
Ehrman, Chris
Polk, James
Rinard, Jutta
Rousseau, Fahma
Springer, Lloyd
Wright, Ron
Notes Lloyd Springer, sports writer; Joyce Stauffer and Karen Wakley, faculty sponsors
Subject College student newspapers and periodicals
Original Format Single sheet, half fold, printed on both sides, black on newsprint, 22 3/4 x 15 5/8 inches
Transcript FORT WAYNE, INDIANA IU TRIDENT DIVISION OF GENERAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES VOLUME XI, NO. 1 Fort Wayne, Indiana FEBRUARY 26, 1973 Spring Enrollment Up Over Last Year Enrollment figures for the spring semester show that 824 students are currently taking courses at DGTS. The number represents a slight increase over one year ago when the Division reported a total enrollment of 805 students. One hundred and seventy-five of this total have never taken courses here before. Of this number 788 are credit students while 36 are taking their courses on a non-credit basis. The largest enrollments are in the areas of accounting and operations management with the other programs about equally divided. One hundred and twenty-five students indicated that they planned to complete their requirements for the associate degree this semester or by the end of the summer session. For the first time there will be graduates in the new commercial art program. A follow-up survey was recently completed by Mr. Fredricks office of those students who attended fall semester and did not return for classes the spring semester. These unsigned questionnaires were completed and returned by 114 former students. The reasons given for not returning by the majority were circumstantial in nature and did not reflect disfavor with the Division. Ten of every eleven responding felt their instruction was average or above. Eight of eleven felt it was definitely above average. In fact, only two people indicated specific dissatisfaction with coursework or instruction. Only 12 percent had no plans ever to return to the Division. Slightly over 50 percent definitely expected to return, and 38 percent were not certain. Graduates Measured For Caps, Gowns Senior Council representatives Mike Simmons, left, and Paul Shoaf, right, measure Becky Mustakes for her graduation cap. Prospective graduates at DGTS were measured here at the school for caps and gowns on February 6 and 7. Those who missed this opportunity may still be measured by going to the I.U. Alumni Office, Room 252, at the Regional Campus until the end of February. In addition to caps and gowns, graduation announcements and other graduation paraphernalia may be ordered during this period. Dean's List Honors 52 For Scholarship Fifty-two students were named to the fall term dean's list, according to Dr. Carl E. Bickley, dean and director of DGTS. In order to qualify, students must carry a full-time course load and maintain an average of at least 3.3 on a 4.0 scale. Students with a perfect 4.0 index were Linda Bourne, Jennifer DeHaven, Phyllis Misener and Janet Poitras, all of Fort Wayne; Lloyd Springer, New Haven; and David Mittan, Yoder. Others named to the list were the following: Louis Adams, Gary Bandelier, Deborah Benecke, Peggy Bleke, Janet Braden, James Burns, Kevin Early, Christine Ehrman, Gerald Ford, Steven Hagan, James Jackson, Vera Jaworskyj, Sharon Kuehnert, Kevin Laisure, Gregory Patrick, Catherine Rieger, Karen Roof, James Sablic, Pamela Shaneback, June Thalacker, Elizabeth Twitchell, Paul Weber, and Marcia Wellman, all of Fort Wayne. Nancy Cole, Albion; Beth Musser Smith, Auburn; LaMont Coverstone, Columbia City; Joan Harvey, Tom Morgan, and Carol Fuhrman, Decatur; Marilyn Craig and David Ulrich, Huntington; Linda Gray, Logansport; Bruce Roach, Monticello; Kathleen Bricker, New Haven; Kenton Rethlake, Roanoke; Jutta Rinard, Spencerville; Cheryl Biehl and Diana Biehl, Urbana; Donald Fluke, Warsaw; Teresa Rothgeb, Woodburn; and Marlene Greek, Yoder. Donna Friend, Antwerp, Ohio; Gregory Harris, Columbus Grove, Ohio; Suzanne Meyer, Hicksville, Ohio; Leland Wilson, Montpelier, Ohio; and Donald McGinnis, Van Wert, Ohio. Dean's list students earning straight A's last semester are (standing left to right) Dave Mittan, Lloyd Springer, Phyllis Misener, and Jennifer DeHaven; (seated) Janet Poitras and Linda Bourne. Office Tech Gets New Director Miss Marilyn Yerks, an assistant professor at DGTS for the last four years, has been appointed program director of the office technology department. Her promotion was announced in January by Dean Carl Bickley. The new program director succeeds Mrs. Betty Boswell, who resigned in January to accept the position of assistant personnel director - management training and development at Lincoln Life. A native of the Fort Wayne area, Miss Yerks received her B.S. degree from Taylor University and her M.S. degree from Indiana University. Before coming to DGTS, she taught at Continued on Page 3 Miss Marilyn Yerks has been appointed program director for the office technology department. Mr. Fredrick Gives Placement Advice To Graduates By Wade Fredrick Although graduation is still several months away for many of our students, now is perhaps a good time to get the "jump" on other prospective graduates in the job-hunting process. You might be amazed at what some preparation and activity at this time could produce by the time you are ready to enter actively the labor market. Keep your eyes on the newspaper. One of the best sources of job leads is the classified section of your local newspaper. It will help you to observe trends in employment as well as specific openings which might be followed up at this time with an eye to full-time employment in two or three months. Do not overlook this helpful source of information. Get your resume begun. Mr. Fredrick will provide prospective graduates with resume forms which can be helpful in job hunting. These forms will be helpful for sending to prospective employers, who usually require such information. Copies can also be placed on file in the local DGTS office as well as the business placement office at the Regional Campus which serves as a "clearing house" for prospective employers and employees. Consult the College Placement Annual. This publication, found in the reference stack in our library, lists businesses and industries according to their geographic locations and their types of business or industrial activities. It also lists the types of graduates normally employed. This would also be a good source of prospective employment for graduates wishing to market themselves in a certain field of endeavor. Sending resumes to such sources would be in order. Know the pros and cons of private placement agencies. Each year, a number of graduates choose to utilize the services offered by third party recruiters or private placement agencies as part of their job-seeking activities. Such agencies can serve a real purpose as a full-time "clearing house," matching up qualified applicants with potential employers who have specific openings. These agencies may also provide some career counseling as part of their services, and the wise job seeker will be certain he understands his financial obligations completely before entering into a contractual agreement with any such organization. The cost of an agency's services may be paid in a variety of ways, and it is the applicant's responsibility to confirm the fee arrangement with the employer and the agency prior to accepting a position: (1) The employer may pay the entire fee. (2) The applicant may pay the entire fee. (3) The employer and the applicant may split the cost of the fee. (4) The applicant may pay the entire fee and then be reimbursed by the employer after a probationary period of, perhaps, six months. The fee range for most new graduates would probably run 5 - 10 percent of the first year's gross salary, and it would be a tax deductible item. Reputable agencies do not require that fees be paid before the applicant actually accepts and begins the job, and many will accept their fee on an installment basis rather than in a lump sum. REMEMBER! When you sign with an agency, it is a legally recognized contract that will hold up in court; and you should be certain to read and understand any agreement before signing and always ask for a copy. You cannot go back later with the excuse that you did not understand and expect to be released from your agreement. Whether or not to use employment agencies is purely a personal matter. Some of the advantages frequently cited by those using agency services are as follows: (1) A responsible agent can save an applicant much time and energy by screening out those positions which are inappropriate for the candidate's background and experience. (2) Job interviews and resulting offers may occur rapidly because of the agency's continual review of the labor market! (3) A person need not leave current employment to seek a new position. (4) The cost of using an agency represents an investment in a better job or career. Disadvantages sometimes mentioned are: (1) One might have discovered the job himself. (2) The job may not prove satisfactory, but the fee obligation usually continues. (3) The applicant might be sent by a poor agency on many inappropriate interviews regardless of qualifications for the jobs. Which agency to work with is another decision faced by the job seeker. Some agencies specialize in certain occupational fields, while others are more general in nature. An examination of the employment section of most newspapers will give one an idea of the agency's specialties. A call to the Better Business Bureau or the Chamber of Commerce may also be timely if one is in doubt regarding certain firms. Finally, the experience of friends and acquaintances may be considered in evaluating agencies. While it is perfectly all right to register with more than one agency, generally it is not wise to overdo this practice at one time. If no action is forthcoming in a week or so, move on to a new agency, exercising the normal precautions discussed earlier. As in any other field of endeavor, there are good agencies and poor ones. The graduate must ascertain whether his requirements and the services offered seem to fit together before reaching a decision. Then he should proceed with proper care for his personal welfare and career development. New Student Assembly Officers Set Goals New officers elected by the Student Assembly on February 14 include Mike Simmons, president; Lloyd Springer, vice president; Beth Kessie, secretary; and Rick Cutigni, treasurer. Mike Simmons, the new president, said that he ran for office because "There wasn't any better way to get involved with school." He feels that the Student Assembly should stand for "leadership, in other words, a few students should reflect the ideas and the points of view of the students they represent and provide for all the student activities." The new president would like the following changes made: "a cleaner lounge and more student involvement through more activities." Currently, Mike collects pop bottles and sells them to grocery stores for extra income; however, he plans to become a programmer after graduation. A person who loves acting, Mike participated in three high school plays and three talent shows while at Snider. Lloyd Springer, an employee of the North Anthony Car Wash, is the new vice president. He is an avid sports fan, participating in many sports during the winter and summer months. An accounting major, he made the dean's list with straight A's the first semester. Eventually Lloyd plans to get a job in the accounting field and possibly become a C.P.A. Lloyd ran for the office of vice president because "I heard rumors that very few people were going to run for an office, so I decided to get involved by running for vice president." Lloyd would like to see "more activities that the entire school would be interested in such as intramurals, dances, service projects for the community, and swim parties." The new vice president feels that the Student Assembly should be "the voice of the students for any problems that may arise, and it should provide activities that the student body will want to attend." He also feels that it should provide for the formulation of certain school rules. Rick Cutigni, treasurer, used to be a varsity wrestler at North Side. He is presently employed at King's Department Store in the pet shop, but he plans to get a job in accounting after graduation. He decided to run for office because "It is a good way to see why accountants are needed and what their job really consists of." He would also like to see a change in the attitude of uncooperative students and have more students get involved in more school activities. He thinks that the Student Assembly should stand for "everyone and not just for the few people who do get active at DGTS." Beth Kessie, new secretary of the Student Assembly, was the editor of her school annual her senior year. She ran for office "because I was afraid that if I didn't, no one would. I'm very glad that there was a contest for the office of secretary!" When asked what changes she would like to see made, Beth stated, "The attitude of the students is my main concern. We have some beautiful people here; but as in so many cases, the kids are always very willing to let 'the other guy' do all the work and take on the responsibilities that are meant to be shared." She feels that the Student Assembly should represent "the school's link between the students and the school's administrators. The Assembly should serve as the voice of the students, all the students. The students and faculty alike should feel free to take an active part in their Student Assembly, even if they aren't officers, delegates, or advisors. The Student Assembly was devised for a purpose, and it would be a shame to see the Assembly waste away after it had been devised to fill such an earnest purpose." Currently Beth is unemployed; however, she would someday like to work in one of the major air terminals in the United States or work for the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare on the state level. Newly elected Student Assembly officers (standing left to right) Rick Cutigni, Lloyd Springer, Mike Simmons, and (seated) Beth Kessie, look over plans for spring student activities. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA IU TRIDENT DIVISION OF GENERAL AND TECHNICAL STUDIES The Trident is the school newspaper for the Division of General and Technical Studies, Indiana University, Fort Wayne Indiana. Staff 1972-1973 Contributors (this issue) Debbie Benecke Chris Ehrman Jim Polk Jutta Rinard Fahma Rousseau Ron Wright Sports Writer Lloyd Springer Faculty Sponsors Joyce Stauffer Karen Wakely Intramural Schedule Now Underway The 1973 intramural basketball season got underway at Brentwood School on Thursday, February 8. Two games are scheduled each Thursday night: the first game to be played at 7:30 p.m. and the second game at 8:30. If the first game exceeds 8:30, then the second game will begin five minutes after the conclusion of the first. Spectators are invited. Serving as team captains this year are Gayle Leslie, Team 1; Steve Hagan, Team 2; Joe Chandler, Team 3; and Dick Heintzelman, Team 4. With the exception of Team 3 (faculty team) the members of each club were chosen from the ranks of the male student body. For those who like to look ahead, there will be a tournament at the conclusion of the six game season. The tournament will begin on March 22, and will close with the championship game at 8 p.m. on March 29. Tentative plans are underway for coeducational volleyball intramurals to start in March. SCHEDULE February 8 7:30 -Teams 3 vs. 4 8:30 -Teams 1 vs. 2 February 15 7:30 -Teams 1 vs. 4 8:30 -Teams 3 vs. 2 February 22 7:30 -Teams 2 vs. 4 8:30 -Teams 1 vs. 3 March 1 7:30 -Teams 3 vs. 2 8:30 -Teams 1 vs. 4 March 8 7:30 -Teams 3 vs. 1 8:30 -Teams 2 vs. 4 March 15 7:30 -Teams 1 vs. 2 8:30 -Teams 3 vs. 4 March 22 Tournament (based on league standing) 7:30 1st Place Team 3rd Place Team 8:30 2nd Place Team 4th Place Team March 29 8:00 FINAL GAME 2nd Week Sees Same Victors The second week of basketball action ended with teams 1 and 3 the victors, both ready for their match-up on February 22. The final score of game 1 was 72 to 51 in favor of Team 1 over the hapless Team 4, and Team 3 fought off Team 2 for a 63 to 60 advantage in the second game. The opening game was a nightmare for Team 4 as the hustling Team 1 outplayed them in every department. Dave Reeg blocked countless shots, and Tom Kleber threw in ten buckets for the winners. Team 1 now has a 2-0 record, while Team 4's slate was lowered to 0-2. High scorers for Team 1 were Kleber with 20, Reeg with 14, Springer with 12, and Shoaf with 10. Team 4 was led by Greg Patrick with 18 points, followed by Schieber and Newcomer with 14 and 11 respectively. The second game was a treat for fight fans, as Team 3 recorded its second game in a row. Despite the scoring duel of Gick (Team 3) and Williams (Team 2), the second game was a real defensive tussle. Gary Harter did a fine job under the boards, and Matthews (Team 2) did a good job at both ends of the court. Scoring leaders for the winners were Gick, 23 points; Zimmerman, 14 points; and Harter, 14 points. For Team 2 Williams had 26 markers and was followed by Matthews and Barlow with 12 and 10 points respectively. GAME ONE Team 1 Pts. Preston 0 Springer 12 Morgan 0 Shoaf 10 Roth 0 Reeg 14 Wright 8 Kleber 20 Flora 8 totals 72 Team 4 Pts. Heintzelman 4 Schieber 14 Newcomer 11 Marks 4 Patrick 18 totals 51 GAME TWO Team 3 Pts. Chandler 4 Gick 23 Schultz 2 Zimmerman 14 Walda 4 Kennell 2 Harter 14 totals 63 Team 2 Pts. Williams 26 Matthews 12 Frazier 6 Rethlake 6 Barlow 10 totals 60 Formal Withdrawal Important The Trident wishes to remind students of the University policy regarding withdrawals from regularly scheduled credit classes and urges them to notify Mr. Fredrick's office immediately if they decide not to continue in a class. Any student withdrawing from a regularly scheduled class during the first four weeks of the semester and during the first two weeks of a summer session automatically receives a grade of W, which is a neutral grade. After the first four weeks of regular classes or the first two weeks of a summer session, the instructor of the class has the prerogative of assigning a grade of W (passing withdrawal) or WF (failing at the time for withdrawal). A WF is averaged into the student's grade average as if it were a regular F grade. Students who simply drop out of class and discontinue without making formal withdrawal through the counseling offices receive a letter grade of F when final grade rosters are reported to the registrar's office. Student Assembly Schedule of Coming Events Bowling March 16 Dance (Informal) March 23 or 24 Spring Break April 1-9 Swim Party (Club Olympia) April 13 Golf Tourney April 28 All-School Awards Picnic May 5 New Director Continued from Page 1 Malone College in Canton, Ohio, for two years and prior to that at Ferris State College in Big Rapids, Michigan, for three years. She also had experience teaching high school. Her memberships include Delta Pi Epsilon, a national honorary graduate fraternity in business education, and the North Central Business Education Association. She has also been active in the Christian Business and Professional Women's Council in Fort Wayne. At DGTS she has been Trident advisor and FSA advisor. First Night Action Chandler's, Leslies's Teams Victorious DGTS basketball players open the intramural season at Brentwood School. Wade Fredrick and Ross Gick led a second half charge for Team 3 that proved to be too great for the out-manned Team 4 in the first game of the intramural basketball season on February 8. Aggressive play and fine shooting had helped Team 4 to an early 10 to 0 lead, but this advantage soon vanished. The second half began with Team 3 holding onto a 30 to 27 edge, and the faculty finally being able to find the field-goal range. The final score of the game was 87 to 56 in the runaway favor of Team 3. High scorers for the victors were Gick with 27 points, Fredrick with 18 points, and Chandler and Zimmerman with 10 points each. Team 4 was led by Heintzelman with 21 points, Schrieber with 18 points, and Yager pitched in with 10 points. The second game was different from the first in that Team 1 completely dominated Team 2 from the first whistle till the last. The rebounding advantage held by the winners and the late showing of Ed Williams proved too much for Team 2. The winners held a 44 to 29 lead at the half and never let up in notching the 70 to 50 score. The well balanced scoring of Team 1 was led by Reeg with 15 markers and followed by Springer, Shoaf, and Flora with 13, 12, and 10 points in that order. The scoring of Team 2 was led by Matthews with 15 points and Bradmiller [Bradtmiller] with 12 points. GAME ONE Team 3 Pts. Fredrick 18 Schultz 2 Walda 4 Kennell 0 Gick 27 Chandler 10 Zimmerman 10 Stroup 6 Harter 9 totals 87 Team 4 Pts. Heintzelman 21 Schrieber 18 Marks 2 Yager 10 Newcomer 6 totals 56 GAME TWO Team 1 Pts. Roth 4 Flora 10 Springer 13 Wright 4 Morgan 2 Reeg 15 Leslie 2 Shoaf 12 Kleber 8 totals 70 Team 2 Pts. Roberts 0 Barlow 9 Frazier 6 Rethlake 0 Foust 2 Matthews 15 Bradtmiller 12 Williams 6 totals 50 Wade Fredrick goes up for an "easy two." Eight New Associate Faculty Members Added Eight new associate faculty members have joined the DGTS staff for the spring semester. They bring with them experience and expertise in the fields of art, business management, business education, and law. Teaching Contracts in Business is Mrs. Martha Cattell, an attorney who recently graduated with a Doctor in Jurisprudence from Columbia Law School. Her undergraduate work was at Ohio State University. Prior to moving to Fort Wayne, Mrs. Cattell was employed by the Title Guarantee Company. She also has worked as a newspaper columnist. Bringing his on-the-job experience to students in Management Training Techniques is Elmer Brese, who is supervisor of personnel development and training at International Harvester. Mr. Brese has a B.S. degree in psychology from Concordia River Forest College and an M.S. from St. Francis in industrial psychology. Two new associate lecturers have been added to the interior design program. Mrs. May Rose Ceccanese is teaching Decorative Materials and Accessories II. Previous to her present job as a freelance interior designer, Mrs. Ceccanese served as a buyer and lighting consultant for Stehl Electrical, Protective Electric, and Mossman Light World. She has studied at Los Angeles City College and at Indiana University. In 1972 she received recognition from the Parade of Homes. Judith Reader, who is teaching Interior Drawing Technology II and Research of Period Furniture and Architecture II, is now an interior designer for Magnavox. She attended the Fort Wayne Art Institute before graduating with an associate degree in interior design from DGTS where she was a dean's list student all four of the semesters that she was here. In office technology Mrs. Betty Aulick and Mrs. Sharon Day have been added. Mrs. Aulick, who is teaching Shorthand II, has a B.S. in business education and also an M.S. degree from Indiana University. In addition to her duties at DGTS, she is a business teacher at South Side High School. Mrs. Day, who works in the C.A.V.E. in the evening, has a B.S. with a major in business education from Manchester College. During the day she is a business teacher at New Haven High School. Mrs. Beverly Price, who is teaching Business Data Analysis, has a B.A. from Adams State College where she majored in math. She also attended the University of Colorado. Joining the general studies department to teach Development of Oral Communication is Miss Claryn Birk, the speech coach at Bellmont High School. She is a graduate of Butler University with majors in speech and drama. Two Secretaries Added to Staff Mrs. Lois Muesing is the new office coordinator and secretary for Dean Bickley. Mrs. Bonita Curry, who joined the office staff in January, is shown typing for the faculty. Two new secretaries have been employed by DGTS. Mrs. Lois Muesing is Dean Bickley's secretary and office coordinator, and Mrs. Bonita Curry serves in the main office with her primary responsibility being faculty work. Mrs. Muesing was previously employed by University of Illinois; Creative Buildings, Incorporated; Magnavox; Bonsib, Incorporated; and Waterfield Mortgage. When she was asked about her impressions of DGTS, she said she liked the students and the warm friendly atmosphere of the school. In comparing DGTS with the University of Illinois, she feels that the students here are more studious. Mrs. Curry, married and the mother of three daughters, began her secretarial career immediately following high school graduation. She was employed at General Electric Company; Mobile Aerial Towers; Midwestern United Life Insurance Company; and Barrett, Barrett, and McNagny Attorneys before coming to DGTS. She feels that the Division is a fine school where the communication between students and counselors is great. In addition, she is impressed by the unusually ambitious students who work to put themselves through school. After working here for a short time, she feels that if there were more institutions like DGTS, there would be more people prepared for the working world. Professors Have Unusual Hobbies By Fahma Rousseau What turns a professor on after a long day of teaching school? I went to each member of the faculty that I could find to see if he had an unusual hobby. Some hobbies were just what one would expect--traveling, reading, and enjoying the family; but a few faculty members had more unique ways of getting away from it all. I discovered that Mr. James Nutt of the data processing department has two hobbies. He has been flying single-engine planes since 1962 when he was a graduate student at Purdue. His brother and sister both fly; but he feels he was really inspired by his brother, who is a corporate flyer for a meat processor in Canton, Ohio. Flying with his family, mostly in the Midwest in a 4-place Cessna 172 or a Piper Cherokee, requires a great deal of skill and concentration. This total concentration helps him forget any other problems; he finds escaping into space extremely relaxing. On the ground his hobby is tuning engines. In undergraduate school this interest got him a job driving for a sports car stable. His love for foreign cars such as the Porsche, Alfa Romeo, and Ferrari makes him very popular in his neighborhood doing the fine tuning of American cars. Anyone interested in canoeing? Mr. Donald Stroup, data processing program director; his ·wife; and six-year-old daughter will be glad to screen all applicants. They like to portage the Pigeon River, putting in at Mongo, Indiana, and paddling downstream to the point where Indiana 9 crosses. Mr. Stroup thinks of this as an organic river and says one can either portage over or under the logs. Dean Carl Bickley and Mr. Jon Walda, a business administrator, are the dog lovers of the faculty. The Wall Street Journal says that there has been a sharp increase in the number of people who own and exhibit purebred dogs, and one can feel the excitement when he talks to these two gentlemen. Dr. Bickley, whose house pet just happens to be a Siamese cat, is very proud of his four champion beagles. He has exhibited dogs in California, Massachusetts, and Florida--in fact, all over the United States. In 1970 he established the Beagle Club record. His dogs won 34 ribbons, 8 major events, and 2 championships. The dogs, which are all named for his kennel, Hoosier Hills, have won 75 trophies in the last nine years. His favorite five-year old, Hoosier Hills Music Girl, besides having a great personality, has produced a champion son and daughter. Mr. Walda, a relatively new exhibitor, prefers German shorthaired pointers. Last year he showed a female who just didn't have it, but his male, Strut-n-Stuff, won two ribbons in January and was the winning dog in Marion, Ohio. Mr. Walda, who has been training hunting dogs since he was twelve years old, looks forward to putting his dog through its paces when he returns home after a long day at DGTS. He is anticipating entering five shows out of town; Battle Creek, Flint, and Detroit, Michigan; Indianapolis; and the International Dog Show in Chicago. He hopes everyone will attend the A.K.C. show on May 6 at the Coliseum. In their spare time Mr. William Shearer and his family operate Ye Olde Cycle Shop in Columbia City, Indiana, where they sell and service Benelli motorcycles. During Christmas vacation Mr. Shearer and his wife pulled a trailer and two motorcycles to Florida so that they could camp in the Florida State Parks and ride in the sunshine. He has exchanged the thrill of parachute jumping for that of motorcycling. The hobby that has the most nostalgia for me belongs to Mr. Dyne Pfeffenberger of the accounting department. I can't remember how many Saturday afternoons I used to spend at the Embassy Theater singing along to that wonderful organ and following the bouncing ball on the screen. Mr. Pfeffenberger, who has played churches, taverns, and theaters, put himself through college playing the organ. He is very proud of the two very fine instruments he has in his own home, a Conn theater organ and a Packard grand piano, made in Fort Wayne. He and Buddy Nolan, whom he sometimes substitutes for at the Keenan Hotel, have played every concert at the Embassy since 1965. Practicing, Mr. Pfeffenberger finds, helps him unwind. "A woman is never too old to yearn." (Addison Mizner) New Computer Welcomed DGTS has anxiously awaited the arrival of its new System/3 computer which came over Christmas vacation. By the first week of January, it was installed and blinking its lights in readiness to serve. The seven data processing classes (two RPG, two COBOL, two introduction classes, and the applications lab), which primarily communicate with the System/3, sometimes question its loyalty in rough situations. Nevertheless, they are fond of their new found friend - and rightly so. Compared to the System/360, which it replaces, the current machine is smaller in physical appearance. However, the System/3 has more internal storage, and it computes faster. Additions include a consol typewriter and fixed desk compilers, never before used here. Last semester's COBOL language programs had to be sent away to be compiled, but now they can be done at DGTS. Another asset of the new computer is its use of the predicted language of the future, RPGIL. Mr. Don Stroup explains techniques for using the new System/3 computer to Audrey Reilly.

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Thursday, January 17th, was JM's second clerical day of the school year. Students were released two hours early so that teachers would have an opportunity to finalize grades.
On Friday, January 18th, students returned to school, and began their second semester classes. All 1/2 credit classes were completed for the first semester, and schedules were being changed. Official schedule changes took place on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of this week.
On Thursday, January 24th, report cards were released through the school district. Parents are encouraged to check in with their students and get their report cards.


It's difficult to tell if someone is lying when you're not speaking to them face to face. So, for those who are chronic liars, they will be very excited with this trend because mobile phones will enhance their knack for lying. The one that many persons are now battling with is relationship lies. Lies reinforced by mobile phones is the reason why there is an absence of trust between lovers. So, quite a number of lovers want to know if their partner is saying the truth over the phone when they text or chat. These tips should help. It is however, advisable that you just trust your partner.
When a liar wishes to cover his or her lie, they often use the art of persuasion to achieve that. If you ask them a direct question, they will immediately tell you that it is just in your head, that you have trust issues and that you need to work on yourself, so be careful.
If a person you are chatting with or calling suddenly attempt to change the subject because you asked a question that was rather simple, then you should be concerned about the verity of their words. Obviously, the person is not comfortable talking about it so he or she will try to give a very brief reply and move on to a next topic as fast as they can.
If you have been with your lover for a while, you will be familiar with certain words, phrases and punctuation he or she uses often, and the amount of time he or she tends to take when replying. Pay attention when any of this is not the case.
When talking over the phone, people need to respond faster so coming up with a lie might be difficult. That's why a liar will use word fillers when they are not certain about what they should say. When thinking about an answer, they will often use fillers such as "umm" or something similar to create some extra time for coming up with an acceptable answer.
Liars usually need more time to reply so that they can perfectly carve their lies. When you are exchanging messages with such a person, do not be surprised when suddenly they require time to text back. Usually, this happens when you ask an unpleasant question.
For example, you asked something simple, and the person replies with 4 paragraphs long text, then you can be almost sure that he is trying to hide the fact behind it. An overly detailed answer might seem convincing to some, but it might well be the opposite.