Arkansas State University - Indian Yearbook (Jonesboro, AR)

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DORSEY ORCHESTRA HEADS FALL ENTERTAINMENT Kicking off the fall entertainment sche- dule, the old Tommy Dorsey orchestra, now under the direction of Sam Donahue, presented a concert in the Arkansas State Field House. The orchestra ' s program, a mixture of modern jazz and the old tunes made popular in the 1940 ' s, was enjoyed by both young and old jazz buffs. Spon- soring the program was the Student Government Assoication with Robert Harrelson and William Foster in charge. Introducing the program was Leavie Brickell, president of the Student Government Association.

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FRESHMAN ORIENTATION, THE TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL TO COLLEGE Beanie sales reached an all-time high netting money to he used for Student Government projects. For the members i the class of 1966, Orientation Week was a never-to-be-forgotten introduction to the type of life they will h ad for the next four years. The dances on Uni- versity Hall patio, the President ' s reception, assemblies in Wilson Hall, registration — all of these events were experienced by the new- comers for the first time. The largest fresh- man class in the history of Arkansas State College survived orientation week, and had begun to feel like full fledged college students by the time the upperclassmen returned to the campus.

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Sam Donahue and Jeannie Thomas, featured attractions with the Dorsey orchestra pause to chat with Sonny Foster, ticket chairman, and Nich Wilson, who teas in charge of the stage arrangements. The strains of the Dorsey theme song, Fm Getting Sentimental Over You fill the A-State Field House in the same smooth trombone styling made popular by the late Tommy Dorsey. 29