Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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FHS Strives for Cultural Diversity Fort Hays State students had a large assortment of entertain- ment to choose from in March and April. Highlighting it was Jeb Stuart Magruder, convicted Watergate conspirator who addressed a crowd of about 500 persons in April. He discussed how the Watergate affair and seven months in prison had affected his life. The Carpenters were well received as they sang many of their best-known songs. A group of Hays fifth graders from Washington Grade School, made its debut as it provided the children ' s chorus for the song “Sing. The Kansas City Philharmonic, sponsored by the Special Events Committee, also appeared in concert in April. Maurice Peress was the con- ductor. Sila Godoy, classical guitarist who was invited to FHS by the Kansas-Paraguay Partnership Program; professional glass- blower Raymond Schultz; the Michael Hennessey Mime and Music Theatre; and the Danzi Quintet also performed during April and March. a. Raymond Schultz, glassblower, watches closely as a student tries his hand at glassblowing. b. The Kansas City Philharmonic, begin- ning its 42nd season, performs under the direction of Maurice Peress. Guest musi- cians were Roberta Peters, Misha Dichter and Christine Walevska. c. |eb Stuart Magruder, former special assistant to President Nixon, elaborates on the Watergate scandal and prison reform. d. Karen Carpenter encourages Hays fifth graders as they provide the chorus for the song Sing. ▲ c b ▼ 18 Performers

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. v ■ I C ; ?. bl : i — . . to. X d. [ho Up With People group sings and dan os to its theme song, Up With Peo- ple. I). Bob Hope, entertainer for nearly 50 years, jokes freely with the crowd in Cross Memorial Coliseum. c. Chk ago, known for instrumental as well as v x al technique, entertains a full house. d. Hank I hompson, country-western singer, was sponsored by KAYS radio sta- tion. e. I he tarl Sc ruggs Revue pic ks and strums a wide 1 variety of instruments. Performers 17

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? | Jr • A i a. Sila GocJoy, classical guitarist from Par- aguay, gave a formal concert and demon- strations during guitar classes while he was at FHS. b. The Michael Hennessey Mime and Music Theatre, featuring the musical team of Blegen and Sayer performed Mar ch 28 in Felten-Start Theater. Two mime workshops were held prior to the mime performance. c. The Danzi Woodwind Quintet, from Amsterdam, presented a chamber music concert March 17. d. David Pomerantz, a new recording art- ist, wasn ' t very well received by the rest- less crowd, as he performed before the Carpenters appeared on stage. e. Richard Carpenter, pianist and vocalist for the brother-sister team, the Carpen- ters, finishes a song with a flair. Performers 19