Southeast Missouri State University - Sagamore Yearbook (Cape Girardeau, MO)

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One year later . KRCU turns on When KRCU Radio, the university's stereo FM station, took to the air March 5, 1976, 35 weekly programming hours were planned. The schedule grew to 60 hours within 6 weeks and, after a summer of mostly experimental programming, to nearly 90 hours. The station offered laboratory, educational, and informational programs in late afternoon and evening, with emphasis on recorded music from 9 p.m. until the 2 a.m. sign-off. Student-produced commercials were made beginning in the fall to advertise campus events. A mobile broadcasting unit made possible coverage of major home games and special events like the Homecoming parade and rock concerts. The transmit- ter room atop Academic Hall was converted to a secondary broadcast studio, freeing the main studio and enabling broadcasting students to develop skills in TV as well as radio. Video programs eventually may be transmitted locally via cable TV. 1. With one year s experience behind him, Dr. Robert Leestamper is accustomed to the responsibilities, pleasures, and duties of his office as president of the University. 2.fAs SEMO's official representative, Dr. Lees- tamper greets the delegation of Vice- Presidential candidate Robert Dole during his campaign stop here in October. 3. In spite of a busy schedule, Dr. Leestamper takes time to listen to the student viewpoint. 4. After only one year on the air, KRCU is already experimenting with video tape equipment. KRCU 23

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One year later . Golden Eagles march with new direction by Billie Waite This season marked a new beginning for the Golden Eagles Marching Band under first-year director john Locke. Locke, former assistant director of bands at West Virginia State University in Morgantown, assembled the Eagles in mid-August for work on the new band format which emphasized precision marching. In addition to different formations, Eagles fans were treated to the colorful performances of featured twirler Rosemary Kohnen and drum major Mike Clinch. Clinch, who was chosen by band members at the mid-August camp, is the first drum major to lead the Golden Eagles. Two student directors, Debbie Buck and Scott Vangilder, were also chosen to assist Locke. Halloween day the band traveled to St. Louis for their 17th annual appearance at a Cardinal home game. 1. Practices behind them, the Eagles' show is about to begin as john Locke gives the signal. 2. Drum major Mike Clinch, a new addition to the Eagles' performances, and Rosemary Kohnen, featured twirler, stand tall before leading the band down the field. 3. Keeping in step, a long line of Eagles head for their seats at the start of another football game. 4. The Golden Eagles perform before football fans at Busch Memorial Stadium during the Cardinals - 49-ers game. 5. The Indians are spurred on by a musical cheer during the Homecoming game. 6. Trombone-playing Tom Ryan is one of the 170 Marching Golden Eagles. Golden Eagl 25