Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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The Dunn Center shook with rock n' roll when the Doobie Brothers performed April 16, 1977

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ace retaining the strength of the for- tress. Italian artisans were brought from Italy to do much of the work, among them Leonardo da Vinci who spent the last three years of his life a few blocks from our hotel. The next three days were devoted to visiting other Chateaux of the Loire Val- ley. The chateau at Amboise; Cham- bord, built by Francois l; Chinonceaus, built by Marie de Medici, and Azay-Ieri- deau were the chateaus visited. Since the visits were necessarily brief, many treasurers were left unfound, even though a great many were discovered. The group did extremely weII despite the handicap that most of the group spoke little or no French. None were intimidated by the problem. Everything was said and understood in two Ian- guages at the same time, and so well, that one began to wonder, HWhy both- er to speak French at all? Maybe the success comes from not being afraid to try. There is no reason why the French and the Americans shouldnit be able to understand each other - we seem to be the same when our mouths are shut. Although the adventure was far too short, the group learned many new things. The water, for instance, is good for drinking, but with so much inexpen- sive wine to be had, who thinks about water. F$H Top - Members of APSU's France tour group included Chuck Cantrell. Elizabeth Christopher, Pat Stottlemyre, John Welker. Mike Helms, Tracy Culp, Rossan Watts and Robert Welker. Above Left e The sword of Charlemagne was just one of the many treasures the group saw at the Louvre in Paris. Above nght - Chuck Cantrell poses at one of the castles the group visited during their two week stay. 97

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The Doobie Broth- ers performed be- fore a packed crowd in the Dunn Center Saturday night, April 16, 1977. This top rock group was the fea- tured concert for the spring quarter.