West Virginia University - Monticola Yearbook (Morgantown, WV)

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A Class Performance The largest crowd to ever see a concert at WVU — more than 15,000 people — cheered on Gallagher, Dottie West and Kenny Rogers at their Coliseum concert. A theatre-in-the-round setup allowed the artists to utilize every available seat in the sports facility, culminating in the second largest crowd in Coliseum history. The concert began with some hilarious ad-libbing from comedian Gallagher, who made fun of people as they fil- ed into their seats and effec- tively psyched the crowd up for Dottie West. Gallagher also performed between West ' s and Roger ' s sets, relying primarily on material from his Showtime special and his first appearance at the University earlier this semester. Then Dottie West took the stage in an outfit that defied all laws of physics. There ' s no way a woman of her propor- tions should have fit into an outfit of that size, but she did — much to the delight of the male sector of the audience. Finally the man of the hour took the stage to a tumultuous reception. Decked in a brown three-piece suit to cover his Santa Clause figure, Rogers proved why he ' s one of the most popular entertainers in the industry. Mark Schaefer Dottie West opens the evening with a song from her latest album. The driving force behind Dottie West ' s sensational show, her back-up band, keeps the program flowing. Class performance best describes the show put on by Kenny Rogers as he sings Lady to the capacity crowd at the Coliseum. 24 Kenny Rogers Concert

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Homecoming ' 81 On Thursday we held a Pep Rally with WVU Marching Band, and we had the crowning of the queen, Sandy Yarish, by the cheerleaders. Friday was the day for the Dr. John ' s World Championship Frisbee Show, the Homecoming Parade, and the John Wayne Film Festival. Saturday, was the long awaited day when WVU clashed with Virginia Tech. During the halftime festivities there was a parade of the 1981 Homecoming Court headed by Queen Sandy Yarish, Michele Donahie, Cathy Schnupp, Shelley Maroon, and Labeth Lough. There was also a presentation of the Outstanding Alumni Award. Homecoming was a very special time this year on the WVU campus for many reasons, but basically because it brought students and alumni together once again. Homecoming Queen Sandy Yarish and her escort, Ed Neese, reign over the halftime activities during the Virginia Tech game. Sigma Phi Epsilon participates in the Homecoming ' 81 parade. Mums for royalty, student body President Bill Hinchey offers his congratulations to newly crowned Queen, Sandy Yarish. Homecoming ' 81 23

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Every Time Two Fools Collide combines the superb vocal talents of Dottie West and Kenny Rogers who perform the duet with top of the chart style. Kenny Rogers Concert 25