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

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ON POINT. Mel A. Tomlinson of the North Carolina Dance Theatre practices for the evening’s performance. Part of the Encore Series, the group entertained the commu- nity at Gross Memorial Coliseum. (Photos by Carol Schryer) HOLDING TIGHT. Reptile World’s Michael Shwedlck keeps a hold of Oliver Twist, a South American common boa constrictor. Other highlights of the show included an Asian Cobra, pit vipers and a yellow footed tortoise. Campus Life 27

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Songs, dances, jokes, lectures, lead to CLEANING UP HIS ACT. Entertainer Chip Franklin puts on his act at the Black and Gold Boom. Franklin uses his offbeat sense of humor to poke fun at life’s strange events. (Photo by Jean Walker) Entertainment aughter, smiles and looks of en- joyment were brought to campus and the community through en- tertainment. Students , fac- ulty and the community had the opportunity to broaden their social life by attending various concerts and activi- ties sponsored by the Memo- rial Union Activities Board . MUAB booked the year with con- certs, comedians, dances, movies, speakers and games. One highlight of the presenta- tions was Reptile World, Profes- sional reptile handler, Michael D. Shwedick, exhibited unusual mem- bers of the crocodilian family, con- strictors, and lizards. (continued) HARMONIZING FOR ALL. Singer song- writer Allen Ross entertains the audience at the Backdoor Ross’ shows combine music and comedy. (Photo by Jean Walker) 26 MUAB Presentations

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Entertainment continued The Encore Series, sponsored by the Special Events Committee, brought artists such as The William Hall Chorale, Airjazz, the North Carolina Dance Theatre and “An Evening With Mark Twain ” Another highlight of the series involved the lecture given by Ran- dall Robinson, “South Africa and Apartheid: Let’s Talk About Jus- tice.” Students found themselves at the Backdoor to attend performances from The Gallery series. With no SINGING THE BLUES. Katherine Davis and her pianist, Sydney Wingfield, expose stu- dents and area residents to their special style of music. They performed blues, gospel and jazz selections at the Backdoor, (Photo by Darris Sweet) MUSICAL COMEDY, Musician L,J. Booth combines jazz, blues and folk music to have an unique style of entertainment. Booth also pokes fun at the audience to ensure laughs and giggles. (Photo by Laura Johnson) admission fee, university students were able to spend evenings being entertained by singers, musicians and comedians. I.B. Dent, director of student ac- tivities, said, ‘The unique thing about the Backdoor is that we can bring in a variety of entertainers.” MUAB sponsored several perform- ances away from the campus. Rock bands, The Rainmakers and Airkraft, performed at local bars. Also, comedian Hugh Pink enter- tained audiences at a local restau- rant. “We’re putting the shows out where the students can get to them,” Dent said. MUAB filled the year with tal- ented entertainers that gave stu- dents a choice, Dent said. “When MUAB brings it in, you know it’ll be a good show.” Rachel Ferland 28 MUAB Presentations