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

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Hilarious THE ART OF SILENCE 4n 1979, Phil Joseph, 1975 graduate, joined Mimewock fulltime. The troupe presents a different show every year, This year, they brought Cirkus Beserkus to campus. (Photo by Amy Heier) was comedian Jeff Valdez when he stressed students ' stomach muscles in one of the many events featured during Blue Jean Week. Concerts and the performance of a mime troupe were included in the week ' s special events. o kick off the year oh an entertaining note, the Memo- rial Union Activities Board offered a samp- ling of its activities during Blue Jean Week in September. The week includes one presentation of each of the main • series sponsored by MUAB, such as the Gallery series, the Encore series and the Sundowner, LB. Dent, MUAB sponsor, said. A broad spectrum of events is sponsored so the student body and the community can experience different types of cultural activities, he said. “It was started because we felt we needed something to show off the various activities the board does, Dent said. It gets people into the union to see what the MUAB committee does.” The first Sundowner concert and Gallery Series featured Dave Wopat, brother of Tom Wopat of Dukes of Hazzard fame. Wopat, a one- man band, made his backup music with a portable computer. Another activity brought an alumnus back to campus. Phil Joseph, a 1975 graduate, returned as a member of Mimewock, a mime troupe from Kansas City, Ks. A game night in the Union recreation area allowed students to enjoy free bowling, pool and movies. The turnout was so good, that the game night has become a monthly standing activity since then. Guitarist and fiddler Mike Cross with country artists Robin and Linda William were featured in the Encore Series. Many of the talents MUAB brought to campus for Blue Jean Week and throughout the year are recruited at the National Association for Collegiate Activities regional and national conventions. Comedian Jeff Valdez was scheduled from a regional convention. Comedy Night, from the Spotlight, featured Valdez with Todd Jordan and Mike Lindsay. Jordan, who won the Colorado contest of Showtime ' s Funniest Person in America, opened for Valdez while Lindsay was the master of ceremonies. Valdez opened two comedy clubs in Colorado Springs, Colo., one called the Comedy Comer. And he now has a syndicated TV show, Jeff Valdez presents Almost Live from the Comedy Corner. “He ' s supposed to be opening a club in Wichita. Dent said. Valdez is on the verge of making it big, he said. by Leslie Ragan (RIGHT) SERIOUS COMEDY - Comedian Jeff Valdez kept the audience ' s attention. (Photo by Robert Bunting) JOLLY JUGGLERS - Dangerous and stupid juggling for your sick enjoyment ' Phil Joseph, Mimewock member, said during the performance. (Photo by Amy Heier) « - Blue Jean Week

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Welcomed WHERE ' S THE BEEF -The $1 menu featuring roast beef potato salad, baked beans, watermelon and Pepsi attraced not only students, (Photo by Don King) were the freshmen and returning students by various welcome-back activities, including a dance and a picnic. As the first week is always characterized by confusion for new students, those events offered a welcome chance to relax. T hese days it is hard to find a good meal for a dollar. However, that is just what Memorial Union Acti- vities Board offered the first week of school. MUAB, Student Government Association and Block and Bridle organized the second annual Welcome Back picnic on the campus quad on Monday, Aug. 25. The large turnout of 3,000 or more people made the picnic a success for the organizers, I. B. Dent, director of student activities, said everything from the band Stardust to the weather turned out great. Although meeting new people and enjoying the sounds of the local band were welcomed opportunities for students, the main attraction seemed to be the food, The $1 meal included roast beef, potato salad, baked beans, water- melon, and Pepsi. This year ' s picnic was much better because there were more people, Matt Raugewitz, Wellsville junior, said. It is fun to renew old acquaintances and make new friends, Raugewitz said. “Last year the food was questionable, Jeff Henry, Hays senior, said. There ' s just no way to mess up roast beef. In addition to the food, music, and meeting new and old friends, the Panhellenic Council sponsored a table promoting Greek life and featuring memorabilia from each of the three sororities. Michelle Rohn, Colby senior, said Panhellenic Council provided a sign-up sheet to encourage girls to go through formal rush. We wanted everyone to know that Greek life is great, she said, We wanted to do this through a joint effort. Dent said this year Block and Bridle volunteered to be in charge of serving at the picnic. MUAB sponsored a table where they gave out discount cards for future productions. Brenda Leiker, Oakley senior, said MUAB was hoping to draw more people to upcoming performances through their involvement at the picnic. Besides the picnic, MUAB sponsored a dance at DJs, 7th and Main, featuring an Illinois band. Upon entering the door, guests received a ticket with a number. During the evening, many prizes were given away, including Miller neon lights, T-shirts, posters and hats. A Welcome -Back dance in McMindes suffered from little attendance, but students were already getting ready for their first classes and busy buying books at the bookstore. Welcomed by so many activities, not only freshmen felt at ease starting a new academic year. by Bettina Heinz (FAR LEFT) BOOKED OUT-Stu dents hadto stand in line to purchase textbooks during the first week of classes. With the printing cost steadily increasing, used books are in demand. (Photo by Photo Lab) YOUR NAME, PLEASE -Pre -enrollment and consultation with advisers makes enroll- ment a quick procedure Fall enroll ment rook place in Sheridan Coliseum and had to be moved to Memorial Union for the spring semester because of the Sheridan renovation. (Photo by Photo Lab) Welcome Back

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Blue Jean Week