Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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an spite of being a small-town school.” something is always going on at Millersville to excite the student body. The 1980-81 school term was no exception. Excitement began early this year as John Hall and the musical group Poco performed to a packed gymnasium at Pucillo in September. Although a gray, rainy weekend. Homecoming, a celebration of Millersville's 125th anniversary, generated enthusiasm as the football team produced a victory on the swampy field. Students again welcomed warmer weather by holding the mini-carnival of Spring Fling in Biemesderfer Stadium. Concerts and parties, as always, proved to be high points of both weekends. But guests weren't always necessary to provide us with entertainment. Through Citamard productions, coffeehouses, student recitals, and intramural sports, students heard and participated in quality experiences at a price they could afford. As always, coeds kept busy everyday of the week. Along with studies, many students held down campus jobs and received the benefit of a wage increase by a statewide. Commonwealth order. Millersville reacted to other world events that occurred this year. Ronald Reagan became our new President, bringing new ideas along with him into office; fifty-two Americans returned home after four hundred forty-four days of captivity in Iran; the Phillies won the World Series; and the Eagles soared into the Superbowl for the first time in HFL history. In return, the world recognized Millersville State College, as our school ranked number seven in partying schools in a Playboy article. Students never have trouble finding diversions from their studying, and each person releases his her energies in individual ways. Whether the outlet consists of quiet time alone or an exuberant jog around campus or a tennis game, students can never complain of a dull moment on Millersville’s campus. Jean M. Witt A «»uric nt I ifo

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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.