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Olympic Champ
Shuckin' 'n' Jivin'

Visits Campus
By Your Words By Robert Buttitta

"We're trying to win the Olympics
Be Ye Judged with techniques used 30 years ago."
That is the opinion of the 1976
Olympic decathlon champion, Bruce
REG-GIE ... REG-GIE ... REG- Jenner, who was at College of the
GIE ... who? How soon they forget. Canyons last week to film a com-
No news from COC's gridiron except mercial for Buster Brown shoes.
what coach Larry Reisbig and Jenner, who broke the world de-
student-athlete Reggie Ogburn dole cathlon record on his way to a gold
out. In this case no news is bad medal, feels the United States must
news. help finance its athletes or continue
Chuck Rheinschmidt and Al to lose ground to the Russians.
Adelini are two very persuasive Congress recently passed legisla-
gentlemen. I spent a delightful hour tion permitting some federal aid for
of rapid-fire conversation with them future U.S. Olympians.
after the senate meeting this week. Jenner said, "It's probably too
Although the subject was never late to do anything for 1980, but '84
broached, they thoroughly con- should be a different story."
vinced this reporter the next presi- The '84 games to which Jenner
dent of COC should definitely be an referred will be held in Los Angeles.
executive from the world of busi- "I think it is super. It should be
ness. Can't thank you enough for great for the city, the country and
the insight. It was a revelation, the people," Jenner added.
Chuck and Al. He said he has been signed by
,Found a tote bag the other day NBC as one of the commentators for
containing an old tuna sandwich the 1980 games. By switching
from the cafeteria. Terrible smell. networks (from ABC), Jenner has
Wonder if it was one of the many opened new avenues for himself.
items continually being ripped off Besides doing commentary for the
from COC's answer to NBC com- Olympics, he is also the west coast
missary. host for the talk show, America
You'd think the thieves would Alive. Jenner hopes to do more
steal something with a stronger sports commentary and TV shows,
preservative added and stop fouling but is uncertain about movies. He
up the air. Got to clean up our act will continue to do commercials for
good people 'cause there ain't no- Wheaties and Buster Brown.
body gonna do it for us. "And dats Jenner said his public life has
da name a dat tune."
certainly changed since winning in
A,.JD Tt+EN Of:CO\-L!'Se Montreal.
Tnere':> OioJec.¼-t'c "Before the games no one knew
MA-\e.t",·4.\ ,,m I me. I worked a 9 to 5 job as an
/ ,. World's Olympic decathlon champion, Bruce Jenner, uses COC facilities to film insurance salesman, and drove a
a commercial for Buster Brown Shoes. Running with him is juvenile actor Ford. Now I'm approached every-
Adam Gunn. See accompanying story. (Photo by Ron Nicholson). where I go. My hours are varied and
I drive a Turbo Carrera. "Even
though my public life has changed, I
CDC Spirit Night Cheers Shared hope I have not changed as a
person."
Jenner is also involved in charity
By Large Community Involvement work, specifically the Special
Olympics for mentally handicapped
children. He neither smokes nor
drinks. He loves all sports and is
By Glenn Haller
currently learning to fly.
The cheering at last Saturday This is an occasion when all the The subject of women reporters
night's football game was the cheerleaders from this valley as well in male locker rooms was raised.
loudest and best of the season. as several in the San Fernando Jenner responded, "I really don't
Put 80 cheerleaders in the stands, Valley are invited to help cheer the think it is any big deal. As long as
all from the Santa Clarita Valley football team. they ( women) are there to get the
Athletic Association (SCVAA), as The atmosphere seemed to work story, it should be no problem. That
well as 40 to 50 on the field, and the well with the Cougars as they beat was the approach I took when I
Overheard a student from another air pulsates with sound. Moorpark easily 36-15. competed."
country dogmatically discussing The reason for the large cheer- It was the cheerleaders from the Jenner said he has experienced no
"Dialectic Materialism" with a home leader attendance was Spirit Night. SCV AA who made their presence big disappointments in his life.
grown classmate . who grew up known first. These girls, aged "I wouldn't change a thing. The
reading the backs of cereal boxes. anywhere from five to 14, came out many hours of practice (for the
The young man who sent away for cheering and dancing in a routine Olympics) were tough, but it was
all those decoder rings was hope- This can be an unnerving ex- which took the squad eight hours to worth it. I love what I'm doing and
lessly out of his element. He was perience. The two reported in- learn. It was choreographed by that is important to me."
out-maneuvered, out-talked and cidents also involved vehicles. If you Saugus High drill team member,
· out-foxed. can remain calm enough and Diane Gill.
Can any administrator tell this remember to get a license plate At game time there appeared on At half time the squads per-
.reporter why crimes which occur on number, it would be of tremendous the field six cheerleading squads. formed their individual routines. At
campus are not brought to the value to the Sheriffs department. The teams included Sylmar, times they were joined by all the
· attention of The Canyon Call,? Stu- You would also be doing all the Kennedy, Hart, Saugus High other cheerleaders.
dents have a right to know in order women on campus a great service. Schools and of course the Cougar After the game many of the
to take precautionary measures. Equally important . . .report it. cheerleaders. One other pep squad, cheerleaders attended the Spirit
Two recent cases of indecent ex- Even if you have no other in- Moorpark, was also on the field, but Night dance at COC's main dining
posure in our parking lots, and formation than that the incident however hard it tried, the six room.
the student population is not in- occurred ... report it. energetic members just could not Overall, it was what most people
formed. I question the wisdom of Why don't you kick back, mellow overwhelm the 140 or more voices wanted for a long time, community
withholding such information. out and think about it. rooting for COC. involvement in COC's events.