Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Protecting themselves Irom the Homecoming rains. Karen Robinson, Nclccy Durin. LaDonna Dressed ror the occasion. Gallagher delights a Jessup, Cheryl Kirk, and Jaylyn Bostic huddle together under their umbrellas, Photo by florin full house at Lyte Auditorium. Photo by Merln Studios. Inc. Studios. Inc. In their 14-3 victory over East Stroudsburg, ploccklckcr Mark Zeswlt boots another extra point. Photo by Merln Studios. Inc. Homecoming 11

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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

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John Hall Paves the Way for Poco In spite of the bright stage lights. Paul Cotton (left) stresses the Importance of gaining eye contact with the audience. Photo by Carlos Martinez. John Mall stated that he enjoys being an opening act because the audience has “little expectation' of that position. Well. John Mall certainly removed the usual connotation from the term “ opening act when he Kicked off the concert on September 26. at Pucillo Gym. Mall proved to be a musical magician at exciting the crowd for the main act. POCO. The mass that filled the gymnasium responded to every song he played, from country-western to rock to mellow rock. Prom the beginning to the end. the audience carried him high on excited swells of applause, which brought the house down at the sound of favorites. Still The One and Dance With Me. both of which Mall wrote and recorded with the group Orleans. Hcvcr has such a diversified, and well received, one-man act performed on campus. Mall was demanded back for an encore by the wild cheers of the group. In an interview after the concert, a relaxed John Mall expressed his feelings on many topics. Although used to per- forming with a band (he led his own group for several years before Joining Orleans, and, after six years. Joined and toured as a member of Little Teat), Mall likes the freedom of being by himself on stage, tver since he began playing at high school dances at the age of twelve Mall has loved performing for an audience. Me started his affair with music at the age of four-and-a-half when he took piano lessons. Me later learned to play french horn and taught himself to play the guitar. Although a diversified musician John went to Hotre Dame for a year and a half to major In physics before deciding at age eighteen, to become a full-time musician. A very wise decision, that led John Into performing fifty to sixty concerts a year. The amazing talent of this man has been influenced by some great musicians, especially the rhythm and blues artists. Mall wrote songs for other performers as well as providing a lot of background music. Mowevcr, he began to tire of that and now performs solo, singing mostly his own compositions. Me feels that he can predict a hit. yet still tests his songs on a selective audience of close friends and family. According to John, his mother had tears in her eyes after she heard “Dance With Me for the first time. Although admittedly a lot of energy and time are required. John Hall has never regretted going into the music profession. Mis main complaints centered on the bright lights that prohibit him from seeing the audience. To gain eye contact, Mall often steps out of the spotlight. The flame that John Mall had ignited in the crowd was fanned higher as Poco took the stage for the second half of the concert. The group gave an electrifying performance, varying their pieces with country, blue grass, hard and mellow rock. Paul Cotton and Rusty Young held the audience spellbound with their duets on guitar and banjo, and dobro and guitar. The audience cheered loudly as they recognized the opening strains of Poco s hits. “Crazy Love and “ Heart of the Might. 12 Poco