Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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interview reported that the band has toured all over the U.S. and to Switzerland. and even though they all love to travel, it does bother them to be away from their families for long stretches. They enjoy all aspects of the music business and have made five albums, however, one has never been released and remains, as Chuck put it. a mystery album. When asked to classify the band s music. Leavell found It hard to discover one correct word. Their music Is diversified (because of the varying backgrounds), flexible, and a combination of jazz. rock, rhythm and blues. In addition to all the outside entertainment. students enjoyed a Citamard production of ' Black Elk Speaks. a play which vividly portrayed the trials and hardships of the American Indians. The performances ran from October 22 through the 28th in Rafters Theater at Dutcher Mall. The bare stage proved to be an added effect as the audience filled in with their imaginations and concentrated on the actors' performances. The cast, composed of students and alumni, had good ability and compassionately depicted the plight of the Native Americans. The On Friday night's Citamard production of Black Elk Speaks. Tim Moore and Nip Welch discuss the tragic situation of the early American Indians. Photo by t'tcrln Studios Inc .On a second-down run '32 Brent Thomas takes a handoff from quarterback Luther Roberts. Photo by Mcrln Studios Inc. Homecoming 9

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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

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Less Than 'Sold Out'Audience Enjoys Concert Third place In dorm competition. Dlchm Mall wishes Mlllersvllle State College n Happy 125th birthday. Photo by 1crtn Studios. Inc. colorful, authentic-looking costumes and the dancing added immensely to the overall effect. The audiences reaction to the play was emotional and thought-provoking. Dan Turner, a Junior, stated that the performance was sobering and quite a change of pace from the usual comedies. It was an education in history—emotional and real. Marisa Sette said that Instead of only being presented with one viewpoint. Black Elk Speaks’ gave the story from the Indians’ point ol view. Julie I. Myers, a freshman, summed up the mood of most viewers when she said. ” Black Elk Speaks' was an excellent, thought-provoking portrayal of American history from the Indians' viewpoint One could not help wanting to deny the supremacy of the white race, give the Indians back the land of their natural heritage, and meekly ask for a ticket back to Europe. Once again. Homecoming weekend at Millcrsville held some activities for everyone to enjoy and take part in. The spirit of the student body made the weekend of October 24 a sunny, fun-filled experience. Compiled by: Kelly Byrnes Barb Corrigan Sue Osborne Lori Jo Pfeiffer Jean M. Will Spokesman lor lion City Mouse Rockers. Joey At the end of an exciting day s festivities, members of Sea Level entertain the audience with their Qrushecky Jokingly reveals that the group diversified musical abilities. Photo by Merln Studios. Inc resorts to drugs, alcohol, and women to properly prepare for a performance. Photo by Bruno Van Steenberqhe. 10 Homecoming