Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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 The group effectively used backdrops to set the mood for five of their songs. Each scene showed beautiful pictures and scenes. Especially striking were the white rose shown during the ’ Rose of Clmmcron number and the Poco horse from their Legend album. Under the Gun , their most recent hit met with boisterous cheers. Poco left the stage but returned for their encore amid much cheering, stomping, and clapping. The encore was mostly country music and an enthusiastic crowd eagerly welcomed the selections. Dancers in front of the stage gave a hodown effect to the end of the concert. Again Poco exited, and again, the spectators cheered for a return —but it was In vain. The house lights came up, signalling the conclusion of an exciting and memorable evening. Off stage, lead guitarist Paul Cotton spoke of his connection with the group as well as various Poco trivia. The group originated as Pogo in 1967. That name, derived from a favorite comic strip, was changed after the group received a summons concerning copy-write of the title. Rusty Young the only original member of the group, and Cotton write all of the songs. They find it difficult to predict a hit because of the Instability of the music world In spite of this, Poco's songs have been well received, especially their Legend and Under the Gun albums. Cotton, who joined the group in 1972. likes cveything about his choice of profession. While on stage the group concerns themselves with the response and reactions of the crowd, however, those reactions become hard to detect when the lights arc shining in our eyes. The Poco horse from Legend was originally designed by a painter who likes to paint in three tones with lines. The group simplified their symbol by cutting down the lines and using just black. The result has become their symbol. Student response to the concert was astounding. Although the support given to John Hall was lacking for Poco. the whole concert proved exciting and stimulating for the Millersvillc audience. Lori Jo Pfeiffer Jean M. Witt As the only original member. Poco ' k-.jsu Young enjoys reminiscing about the ■•.iris days of the group. Photo by Vicky rtcWofi.ii;.1-- flo flukes advocate John hall Initiates the first major concert of the year The crowd reacts ecstatically as Poco band members Paul Cotton m.ac at Puclllo Qymnaslum. sponsored by the College Union Board. Photo by Chapman and Charlie Marrison give an outstanding perform.me - u Vicky McMonagle. September 26 s concert. Photo by Vicky Mcflonaglc. Poco 13

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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

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It s Mot Just Another Job Campus employment Is a great way for a college student to supplement his Income. But who could possible sacrifice time out ol a busy schedule to work a few hours a week? Doesn t a student have enough work to do without extra hours away from It? What do they need the money for and how do they use it? Depending on semester class load, the student worker usually holds a Job for a semester and. If possible, for the entire school year. Working hours vary from six to fifteen hours a week, and students say that their Jobs don t cut too much time out of their class and study times. These work schedules arc negotiable, giving students the option of adjusting their hours in case a change occurs with their study loads. One main advantage to having a campus Job Is the convenience of being close to work. With the current gas price Increase working on campus Is economical as well as convenient. One person stated that having a Job actually helped develop a better social life because of the opportunites to meet other people, and these acquaintances become another familiar face to see on campus. Many of the people Interviewed stated that the reason they took the Job in the first place was to help pay tor school, bills, and extras. Some students on work study use the money directly for their tuition while others use their earnings for late-night snacks, pinball and other methods of entertainment. The majority of people get their Jobs through the financial aid office. First preference In some cases Is reserved mainly for these students, including security guards, library aides and student secretarial jobs. Other Jobs, such as line and pit work in the dining halls, operate on a first come, first ser- ved basis. The recent pay raise has given campus employment a brighter appeal. In January 1981. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania raised the hourly rates to the national minimum wage and made it retroactive, allowing employees from the Fall semester to receive an additional twenty-five cents per hour to compensate for the difference. However, students still must wait six weeks before they receive their first paycheck, which is a source of complaints among the workers on campus. So In spite of all the responsibllltes of classes and keeping up with all the assignments, sonic students add another burden to their Mlllcrsville lives. Finding that Job on campus has benefits. Is a common discovery for the employees around the college campus. nancy newman Jolcnc Wolfe Student employee Julie Baker works approximately five hours a week to keep herscll busy during her sophomore year at the Circulation Desk of Oanscr Library Photo by Richard Yednock. With all the many happenings In the Student Memorial Center It Is no wonder that Betsy Zlngroff. junior Special Education major takes a break from her campus job working at the Front Desk. Photo by Richard Ycdnock. 14 Campus Jobs