Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Undaunted by rains, the Marauder Marching Unit proudly leads the fans In salute to the stars and stripes. Photo by Merln Studios. Inc. Festivities continued Saturday night in dry Pucillo Gymnasium as high energy performances were presented by the bands Iron City Mouse Rockers and Sea Level. Although the gym was much less than filled for the concert, those that attended found themselves pleasantly surprised at the level of performances they witnessed. The Iron City Mouse Rockers, who adopted the name to identify with their hometown of Pittsburgh, opened the show with loud rock music. They got a good reception from the audience as they moved rapidly from one number right Into the next. Homecoming 7

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Homecoming Floats Away Drip Dry Students Enjoy Weekend Responsive groups of students participated in homecoming events, undaunted by the heavy rains of the weekend. The fun. and the rain, began on friday. October 24. with dorm decoration contests and a performance by the comedian Gallagher. The Homecoming theme, happy Birthday MSC—125 Years of Change. was evident in the dorm decorations as residence halls created a party atmosphere with birthday cakes, historical pictures, and balloons in their lobbies. Lyle hall won first place. Performing In a packed Lyte Auditorium Friday night, the balding Gallagher kept his audience entertained with a variety of humorous routines, his rather practical inventions were a favorite among the crowd, especially the Slcdge-o-Matlc (a handy dandy kitchen tool consisting of two aluminum pie tins and a sledge hammer.) Gallagher, as he calls himself, since people arc likely to remember one name easier and It s unique, also presented an entertaining as well as informative slide show on saving the whales, his concern for world affairs showed through in his routines, especially in his original poem on the nearly extinct whales. Gallagher told the TOUCHSTONE, Comedy Is a public display of confidence. his confidence In his work (and In himself) is evident, especially once he gets warmed up. Gallagher says it takes him ten to fifteen minutes to become familiar with his audience. He once walked off a stage in Chicago after twenty minutes because he felt the people weren't “into it . There was no need for him to do that here at Mil-lersvillc. he wasn't going anywhere and the audience surely didn't want him to. his performance was exceptional and enjoyable to young and old alike. Gallagher brightened up the weekend and would surely be welcomed back to Millersville. Rainstorms continued Into Saturday, causing the cancellation of the annual parade. But the judges critiqued the floats the following Sunday as they went to the individual construction sites to view them. The combined efforts of Alpha Sigma Tau and Phi Sigma Pi earned them a first place trophy for their entry, depicting three generations of Millersville students grouped around the bell tower. The Commuting Students Association won second place for their portrayal of commuting students on horse and buggy and on motorcycles. Third place went to Wickers and Kappa Delta Phi. who formed a stork with an MSC baby bundle and the slogan. Congratulations! It's a college. The rain didn't keep fans away from Saturday s football game against East Stroudsburg. Returning alumni. MSC students and staff, and parents huddled under umbrellas and cheered the Marauders on to a 14-5 victory. The lead guitarist of Pittsburgh's Iron City Mouse Rockers performs before a less than sold-out crowd at Saturday night s concert. Photo by Mertn Studios. Inc. At his Friday evening performance, comedian Qallagher presents his version of Urban Cowboy. rhoto by Mertn Studios, Inc.

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Gallagher Entertains Students With Jokes of Today” Their choice of songs consisted of selections from their recent album. Have A Good Time . . . But Get Out Alive. The crowd failed to give a wild greeting to Sea Level as the seven-member band mounted the stage. However. Sea Level soon won them over as their musical expertise became apparent. Whereas the Iron City Mouse Kockers relied on their singing abilites. Sea Level stressed their instrumental skills. The band performed a very diversified selection of songs from jazz to blues and rock to blucgrass. Mo one member stood out as a leader, partly because of the varied and evenly distributed talents of the band. Matt Greeley's lead singing In the song. You Mean So Much to Me' was beautiful. Me has the ability to get everything out of a single note. and. thus, a song. Sea Level, originally a break off from the Allman Brothers Band claims Georgia as their home base, although their travelling takes them away from there often. Chuck LcavelL who served as spokesman for the group during the Properly attired In their new raincoats. Ihc band flows onto the track Saturday afternoon to take their seats In the stands. Photo by Mcrin Studios Inc. Igniting the crowd's spirit, cheerleader Laurie Scrlmgcour helps to spark the team to its Homecoming victory Photo by Mcrln Studios Inc. Handmade signs display the student spirit for our 1980 Homecoming. Photo by Mcrln Studios Inc. 8 Homecoming