Central Michigan University - Chippewa Yearbook (Mount Pleasant, MI)

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,n , . : hs. -kLu'a1-'!ql7BS.x'Ul'x,. 1 4- 'Yi.1..- 1.-N' vw' Steven C. Jcssniorc .D 0 , Txlvf, 'vw sX'!K7',f.i. 4. 51- -'xvr 'E Lisa Remus- Bormic Tralclvl A free face painting at the Fresh Air Festival draws an excited smile from a little qirl. Sibiects could choose flowers, strawberries or make their own requests for special desiqris, Thousands of people crowd the lield by lsabella County Park to celebrate the sixth annual Mavfest. The rustic tower at the top of the hill served as a reridesvous point for vianderers Enjoying the warm SDllUQ'sllI l.Il'1I3 CMU stu' dent relaxes before be-qinmnq the exam cramf 'N tiles! Lt'cc'kvm

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- Students face tfinol' days t was more than just a chance to put off studying for final exams: it was a party. CMLI said good-bye to the school year and hello to summer during the first weekend in May with three days of live music. special events and freebies. Not to mention non-stop partying. The weekend kicked off with Gentle Friday, a day known to students as their big chance to get free ice cream and hot dogs. But it was really so much more than that. Created in i967 by a CM Life editor. Gentle Friday was set aside as a day of peace in a turbulent time. It was a chance for protesters to set aside conflicts for 24 hours. Donations from the Mount Pleasant community kept it going at CMU in the more peaceful 19805. I see it as a day to just enjoy the campusff said Helen Gross, Midland IO Maqlesl weekend senior, displaying a common attitude that it was more a holiday to celebrate the end of the semester rather than a celebration of peace. Whatever the reason, students and community members enjoyed the events outside the University Center and Warriner Mall. There was a flea market, live music, volleyball, free drawings and plenty of ice cream. That spirit of celebration and the good weather carried over to Saturday for the sixth annual Mayfest. There was entertainment by the bandful, kegful, bottleful and carful. And there was really no reason for it, except that the last weekend of classes seemed like a good weekend to party. Besides, it was tradition--one students were more than happy to uphold. During a time filled with exam jitters and summer job apprehension for lack-of summer job worriesj Mayfest was a welcome idea. lt was a day to lay back, relax and down a beer, or six. When l think of Mayfest, l think of party, said Marty Lord, Houghton junior. lt's a chance to just let loose and relax. lt's a different atmosphere. There were a few changes: the event moved from its former location near town to a farmhouse next to the Isabella County Fairgrounds. What used to be a 150 keg affair became BYOB, but that didn't stop, or even slow people from having a great time. Local jazz and rock groups performed before a constantly changing audience, Thousands of people streamed in and out of the park all day. Music was provided by CMU's Studio 12 jazz band, Moonrise, Mercedes, Straight Ahead, The William Lewis Group, Johnny D 8 the Stains and local favorite The Weeds. continued on next page...

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44 MW' Q ' i '92 w. If 'M Q D E 1 'N Cindy Cain, ofthe band Moonrise, plays a trumpet solo. Moonrise. a jazz ensemble, was one of five bands performing at Mayfest. With help from some students, the Valesquez Brothers Frisbee Troupe attempt to break the record for the longest overethe-shoulder frisbee roll. The Gentle Friday event fell short of the record. I 2 Mayfesl weekend