Missouri Western State University - Griffon Yearbook (St Joseph, MO)

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mas, l'm not going to let you down. Just tell the kiddies this one: Yes, I remember when Judy dropped in for a visit. Oh yes, I called herJucIy. You think I didn't rub elbows with the big wigs? You know I did! 'PIease, call me Judy,' she said. 'When somebody calls me by lVIrs. Carter, I always look around to see who they're talking to.' There she was, the daughter-in-law of the Presi- dent of the United States, and me in the same room! But you know, she was just like regular folk. Only thing different about her was the way she talked. She could put more syllables into words than you can imagine. I guess that's why they're so slow down there in the south. It takes all day for them to say 'Hello.' Why was she at the college? Well, she wanted us to get in an uproar over the Equal Flights Amendment. At the time, only three states were needed to pass the amendment, but I don't think she convinced us. After all, she was only here for about 30 minutes. And anyway . . Let them at the TV now, you still have your yearbook to keep you company. Judy Kupper rightl pauses reflectively before continuing her talk. The audience Irightl was quiet and attentive, as shown in the faces of Felix Flenteria, Cleftl Mark Finley, Icenterl and Francis Horuicki Irightl. wYgEN WEDDLE 'Y . QM., .,., . .Mg x . ..- -U A if KEITH DUPFIEE

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Just regular folk Sitting here, staring at a blank sheet of paper. l can't think of much to say about Judy Carter's visit to the campus on Tuesday, January 31, 1978. She was here. Fifteen minutes late, but she was here. She spoke to a packed house in the Little Theatre in what was termed a news conference. Her purpose for being in St. Joseph, just one of the stops on her Missouri tour, was to drum up support for the Equal Rights Amend- ment. That's about all l can say. But you'll probably be sit- ting on the sofa with your grandchildren one of these days, a comfortable old dog at your feet, and this annual in your old, old lap. You'll turn to this page. look at the pictures, and curse me for not writing down a few funny remarks for you to use to keep those grandchildren interested and away from the television. Well grandpas and grand- Mrs. Carter fright! had a chance for some informal chatter with members of the audience before her formal speech started. By JOHN lVllEF'l kErrH DUPREE 1: 1. 1 ' -' I 'fl -3 .f - 'Q

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M.S. FEVER Photos By Ben Weddle Eyes glued to the clock and hearts pounding faster with each passing moment, was not the typical reaction to the 1978 M.S. Dance Marathon. As a matter of fact, the Marathon Com- mittee had a hard time get- ting anybody to do anything. Deadlines came and went with realtively few par- ticipants signed up for the dancing and rocking events. Faculty needed to supervise the event were few and far between. None of the cam- pus clubs or organizations would volunteer to clean up after the Marathon, even after the SGA offered to pay them. In spite of all this apathy and negative reaction, several MWSC couples volunteered 28 hours of their time and energy to raise money to help in the battle against M.S. Area high school couples were invited tojoin in the bat- Couple no. 9 lSuzanne O'Mearal and lClay Violettl participate ileftl in one of the periodic contests. In the wee hours couple no. 7 Uim Smithl and lGail Strubel keep on dancinglrightl. tle at this year's Marathon. Mr. J, a local disco DJ helped kick off the annual event, which began on the evening of April 7, DJ's from KSFT radio station were on hand to provide the late-night entertainment, as well as coverage for the event. Featured entertainment throughout the Marathon was provided by area bands such as Jade, Liquid Fire and U.S.A.