Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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We have our own way of Flinging Spring . . . ---------by Kim Morris and Brian K. Morgan The annual rites of spring were joyously performed again this year as hundreds of fun seeking Miller-svillc University students descended on a field at Rocky Springs Park the site ol the traditional Spring Fling. Textbooks, term papers and social inhibitions were tossed aside for a few glorious hours as people crawled out of their winter hiding places on campus and boarded the buses in front of the Inn. Being held off-campus, alcoholic beverages were permitted at Spring Fling, in fact, private parking at the festival was restricted to vehicles carrying at least two kegs of beer. The brothers of OGO, the fraternity that sponsors Spring Fling, directed traffic coming into the park and patrolled the boundaries of the park to keep stragglers from wandering into the woods surrounding the site. Many kegs of beer were bought at local distributors in the Lancaster area, and a wide variety of alcoholic punches were mixed in coolers filled with ice as groups of students prepared to set up their own little camps at the Fling. Colorful banners were made out of sheets to be hung over each group’s kegs, marking the position for ease of location as the day wore on. Charcoal, hamburgers, and hot dogs were also found to make this the ultimate college-style picnic. One group of about ten people waited anxiously for their supply of beer, charcoal, and hamburgers to arrive. When it did. on a little pickup truck loaded with six half kegs and a quarter keg. they all pounced upon it before the driver even set the parking brake. Their banner was quickly tied up in a tree, attracting an even larger mob to the two flowing taps set up on the tailgate of the truck. A volleyball game was soon begun by their tree, with nearly twenty people per team. Two bands were hired to entertain the joyous crowd under a pavilion beside the large open field. The first band. High Tide, was a fraternity group from nearby Franklin and Marshall College. The second group. The 14 Student Life Continued on page 1 7

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This club became Known as one of the less expensive along the strip. It was a convenient watering hole before moving next door to the Button, rhoto by Steve Olson The Button attracts students from all over the country. It was a quiet place early In the morning but. by noon, it was lllled with ad venture seeking young people. Photo by Steoe Olson 71Iff MOULD Ftmm Jogging along the beach is a less famous aspect of life in Tort Lauderdale. Nevertheless. this early riser found it to be a satisfying experience. Photo by Sfeoe Olson .jf ESnLc1? PARTY°A,U K r noEcVAHiflT50 ST 3PM FR££ MUG ■RTiuc pUTwm. • ncrc is something for everybody In riorlda Many spring breakers found everything they needed in this popular club Photo by Steve Ol on ♦ Fort Lauderdale1 Port Everqlades1 i lot I Airport ] on the road. Photo by S eoe OLson '9 Student Life 13

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The arrival of spring is again celebrated in true Marauder spirit. Many groups of students tame together to make this year's Ming an undisputed success. Photo by Christie llcrrold High Tide, from franklin and Marshall College entertain the highly enthusiastic Millcrsville crowd. Their lead singer later said impressed. Boy, the people at Miller-svllle really know how to party. Photo by Christie llcrrold Steve Share and Hob McCauley don their beer goggles for a day of fun and frolicking in the sun. This happy couple was one of many found arm-in-arm at this year's Spring fling picnic. Photo by Brian Morgan An OCiO brother checks tickets at the gate of Rocky Springs Park before allowing this car to enter. A two keg minimum was placed on vehicles wishing to park at the fling. Photo by Steve Dan forth Mark Salvo self-acclaimed Millcrsville light weight drinking champion shows his awardwinning style. Lisa ferrari competes on her own level, ground level, for the women's title. Photo by Brian Morgan . . . All The Way! Student Life 15