Grambling State University - Tiger Yearbook (Grambling, LA)

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A drum major looks the situation over. Ricky Gallot gets down in the Superdome. Grambling Band Alive in ’85 The Grambling State University Marching Band was definitely alive in ’85 as the precision oriented unit entertained audiences throughout the United States and Japan.’ After opening its season in Shreveport’s Independence Stadium, the marching Tigers took to the airways for a tantaliz- ing exhibition in Yankee Stadium. Such celebrities and Julius “Dr. J” Irving and Georgetown coach John Thompson viewed the Louisiana performers. County Stadium in Atlanta, Ga., and the Louisiana Superdome were also visited by the musical delegation from Grambling. In addition to the standard routines performed by marching band members, the unit also featured a rapping specialist, singers, the Orchesis and guitarists. Following the Bayou Classic performance, Conrad Hutchinson’s talented unit traveled to Tokyo, Japan, for a halftime performance with the Southern Cal band in the Mirage Bowl. This was the fourth trip to Japan for the Grambling band. In 1976 the unit performed in the Pioneer Bowl. A year later the group was invited to the first Mirage Bowl. Then in 1982, the GSU Marching Band traveled to Osaka for the Jazz Festival and then on to Toyko for the sixth Mirage Bowl. Musicians perform during Texas Southern game. Music 315

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Band shows off in Atlanta. Drum major checks things out. 314 Music

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A2Omo ie = EH ie 316 Religion Religion has always been a mainstay among Grambling stu- dents. The religious clubs maintain a spiritual awareness and some have choirs spreading the word of Jesus Christ through song. Gramblinites are also spiritually uplifted by the Campus Min- istry. This year the Tiger features four organizations in the religious section. These groups include Alpha and Omega, Baptist Student Union, Gospel G-Men and Voices of Faith. On campus, Gramblinites can obtain spiritual guidance from such places as the Catholic Center and Campus Ministry. UNIVERSITY © ‘ Welcomes ? TIGER LAND ) ie alg £ ge a 1st Row L-R: Alphonso Nation, Rodney Mark, Mackie Freeze Jr., Caren Askew, Emerson Capers Jr., Jessica Boatwright, Clarissa Thompson, Dana Early, Tangela Battles, Sophia Martin, Louis Jackson, William Bell. 2nd Row: Antoine Robinson, Mary Williams, Jacqueline Hill, Jolanda McElveen, Shelia Williams, Lora Bennett, Carla Johnson, Margaret Haynes, Rev. Benny Thomas. A nondenominational organization of stu- dents who have a belief in Christ. Alpha and Omega also promotes social welfare and community service.