Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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Frank Conley A dunking booth was one of the attractions at Founders Day. Founders Day wasn ' t just a campus event, it was open to the entire community. A youngster gets her face painted at one of the booths. Let me try. A student tries her hand at the jugglers craft. Frank Conley Founders Day 19

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Founders Day provides something for all The third annual Founder ' s Day held on Sept. 15 celebrated MTSU ' s 77th birthday. Students, faculty, and friends gathered to observe this special day at campus. Hot, summer weather gave way to more fall-like temperatures to make the event more pleas- ant. The shaded, green area between Cope Administration and Peck Hall became the perfect site for a picnic. Workers from ARA Food Services set long rows of white clad tables. Burning grills were set up at the end of each table, and gave the picnic a more traditional smell of burning charcoal. Trucks laden with food provided picnic favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers, pork ' n beans, potato chips, and beautifully pre- pared potato salad and cole slaw. Earlier, the days festivities began with several organizations sponsoring booths sel- ling all lands of baked goods, candied apples, and T-shirts. Carnival games, cake walks, balloon tosses, and a dunking machine for those brave souls who wanted to try their accuracy. Throughout the crowd of MTSU students were Murfreesboro citizens who came to help the university celebrate its birthday. Brightly clad clowns showed off their juggl- ing skills, or amazed children with their bal- loon tying talents. Nashville ' s WGFX 104.5 provided the music, playing a mixture of classic and new hits. Young and old were able to appreciate this blend of music and all were able to enjoy a wonderful atomsphere. Around 5 p.m. the hamburgers and hot dogs were grilled to perfection and served to the hungry celebraters. Most everyone took advantage of the price of $2 and en- joyed the opportunity to socialize with others. After the hearty supper, the focus of at- cont. page 20, Frank Conley 18 Founders Day

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continued from page 18 tendon shifted to the steps of Kirksey Old Main. The front of KOM was transformed to a showcase complete with bleachers, lights, sound system and platform. The stage was set for entertaining night. The Murfressboro Community Band per- formed at 7p.m. providing a rousing patrio- tic show comprised of John Philip Sousa. The crowd showed their enthusiasiam by giving standing ovations after such songs as It ' s a Grand Old Flag and The Batde Hymn of the Republic. Everyone stood in respect as the band finished the evening with The Star Spangled Banner. Jerry Clower continued the entertain- ment for the evening with his unique perfor- mance and his trademark aawwaahh excla- mation. Clower is a member of the Grand Old Opry amd a five time winner of the Country Comedian of the Year. After Clower, the band Cruise Control took the KOM stage and provied the music for the street dance. □ by Maria Carttvright The Carnival provided groups an opportunity to sell goods and gain exposure on campus. A T-shirt salesman talks with a potential customer. Preparing for a feast. A worker helps set up for the cookout sponsored by ARA services. Wayne Cartwright 20 Founders Day