Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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Entertains Troops Crystal Tours Far East Bases WANTED: Talented individual capable of singing, dancing and playing an instrument. Must be able to travel throughout the world and perform before large audiences composed mostly of young men. Most young ladies can only dream of being selected for such a position, but not Grambling’s Crystal Wiley. This vivacious radio and television major embarked on the ‘adventure of a lifetime’’ during the summer of 1985 after be- ing selected as a member of the ACTS Touring Company’s “Far East Show.” Crystal, who is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Wiley of Grambling, was one of only seven entertainers chosen nationwide for the tour of Far Eastern military installations. The 21-year-old Gramblinite learned of the competition from Ms. Virgie Broussard. “‘I sing and write music, so I just made a demonstration tape of some of my original songs and sent it to ACTS headquarters in Las Cruces, N.M.,’’ Crystal related. A we ek later she received her answer by telephone. ‘I was totally surprised at my selection,’ she added. So she was off to Las Cruces for an intensive five-day re- hearsal session. There the seven performers perfected their 90- minute show, which included 20 numbers. ; Crystal sang lead to six songs and also played the synthesiz- (continued on page 235) Another ACTS show gets underway. 246 Personalities Sailors watch performance aboard USS Midway.

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