Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Many protestors were found outside the gymnasium. A bus brought supporters of Walter Mondale, the Democratic canidatc for the Presidency, to the rally. Photo by Dr. Ronald Sykes To assure security, the Pennsylvania State Police used their horses to help monitor crowd control. Photo by Dr. Ronald Sykes

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President Kcagan expresses Joy as he addresses the crowd In Pucillo Gymnasium. Mayor Morris and other Government officials Joined Reagan on the platform. Photo by Dr. Ronald Sykes Reagan supporters proudly display signs and placards showing Reagan they back him 10O percent. A crowd of 3.500 attended the rally. Photo by James Smith Communications major Julie Tcmplln asks the President for some tips on how to begin her career. Miss Tcmplln also presented Reagan with red roses, the symbol of the city of Lancaster. Photo by James Smith Reagan 15

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Among the dignitaries present on the platform was President Caputo. Caputo ,c ‘ gave some welcoming remarks before President Kcagan addressed the crowd. Photo by Dr. Ronald Sykes Dutch Reagan Although Lancaster County Is a Republican stronghold, many protestors came out to support the Mondalc Fcrraro campaign. The majority of the protestors remained In control and peacefully demonstrated their opposition. Photo by Dr. Ronald Sykes Continued from page 14 a series of resounding cheers. A thunderous roar of approval was received from the purely partisan crowd during the President's address, which lasted 45 minutes. However, mixed in the audience were a number of protestors who attempted to voice their own opinions via sign-waving and shouting. Many more protestors were located outside of the gymnasium. The significance of the event touched the hearts of one of MU's students and her parents in a more personal way. Julie Templin, who received a rare type of bone marrow transplant for treatment of Leukemia, had received a card and personal letter from Reagan during her time of treatment. Julie had the honor of presenting the President with a dozen red roses, the symbol of Lancaster City. After the presentation. Julie asked for three small requests. Because she is a Communications major and Reagan is known as the Great Communicator, she asked if he had any tips to offer her to become successful in her career. Reagan reminisced about the days when he was know as Dutch Reagan who broadcasted football and baseball games. Mis tip was, Never look at a microphone and think of millions of unknown people. Think of people you know and love, and you will be successful. Julie s second request was for a big hug to which the President complied. Her third request was directed toward the audience. I want everyone to vote for Ronald Reagan. It was at that time the President gave her another hug. and photographs of that moment were later printed all over the nation. Julie's parents, Harold and Mary Joe Templin. were very moved by the President s warmth toward their daughter. Mrs. Templin said after the event that she and her husband were proud of their daughter. They were also grateful that the President s staff along with the University had provided this once-in-a-lifetlme experience for Julie. By Wednesday, everything was back to normal at the University except for the many memories that will remain in the minds of the MU community. After all, it took over 200 years for a president of the United Stated to visit the campus, so it may very well be another 200 years until another President makes a whistle-stop to Millers-ville. ■ Reagan 17