Morehead State University - Raconteur Yearbook (Morehead, KY)

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True Grass Band Have you ever watched your favorite musician perform and wished that you were as talented? The members of the True Grass Band hope that their combination of talent and ambition will help them become successful. Freshmen Shayne Bartley, Don Rigsby and Johnnie Lewis, along with their friend David Fannin, have been playing bluegrass music as a group for seven months. HBluegrass is a dying art, Johnnie said. He feels young peo- ple are needed in bluegrass to keep it alive. As third generation Hbluegrass pickers, Shayne feels tht the group is able to mix the more traditional type of bluegrass with the recent country- dominated bluegrass. Although Don, Johnnie, and Shayne would like careers in music, they're majoring in history, pre-law and corrections respectfully in order to have iisomething to fall back on as Don stated. The group is based in Sandy Hook and its members came to MSU mostly because it is close to home. Johnnie said, Morehead has accepted bluegrass a lot better than we thought they would. Dorm life does present problems, though. W iiPeople on our floor tolerate our music up until quiet W i hours, Don explained. HAfter that, our RA is quick to come and put a stop to that. W This summer, the True Grass Band intends to tour. Also coming up for them is the National Band Contest in Nashville which offers a first prize of $5,000 and a recording contract. They are experienced performers, having played for West Virginia Public Radio as well as in Ohio and Tennessee. Although members of the same group, Don and Johnnie have different motivations for performing. Don enjoys the fact that he is 'iable to play and show people what it's about while Johnnie loves entertaining and playing for an audience. While they realize that young people are more interested in other types of music, the members of True Grass Band hope listeners will at least give their music a chance. As Don said, If you ainlt tried it, don't knock it. BY SAUNDRA STIVERS and LISA HOPKINS

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McGlone, Teresa Ann Vanceburg Meade, Angela Ann Jenkins Meek, Deidre Lynne Boonescamp Mendell, Elisabeth Ann Harrison, OH Mikel, Angela Marie Williamsburg, IN Miracle, Ada Jane Garrison Montgomery, Hattie Gayle Flat Gap Moon Christy Leigh Middletown, OH Morrison, Pamela J. Pikeville Mullins, Krisanne Michelle Pikeville Mullins, Sharon Salyersville Muncy, Lisa Gail Gulnare Robinson Cree Robinson, Stacy Lynn Danville Ross, Deborah Ellen Wellington Rowe, Steve P. Mt. Sterling Russell, Kelly Louis Brooklyn, NY Seithers, Marty Ray Carlisle Sexton, Jeff Jenkins Sheppard, Joseph Anthony Amelia, OH Singrey, Michele L. Williamsfield, OH Skeens, Kimberly Lynn Morehead Smith, Suzanne Kathleen Hebron Smith, Tina S. Frenchburg Smith, Ursula Urice Pikeville Freshmen

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Sparks, Connie S. Morehead Stacy, Holly Dayton, OH Stevens, Andrea 8. Winchester, OH Swartz, Dana Jean Olympia Tabor, Joy Renee Jackson Taylor, Oevon, Dewight Brooklyn, NY Thomas, Robin L. Clewiston, FL Thompson, Rhonda Lou Gulnare Thompson, Sherry C. Morehead Towles, Timothy Ronald Georgetown VanDenBerg, Jill Marie Lynchburg, OH Veracalli, Joey Portsmouth, OH Votta, David Michael Country Girl Becky Maloy is a freshman from Reynoldsburg, Ohio. Maloy has come to Morehead State bringing with her not only academic honors, but also volleyball talent. Ms. Maloy is a member of the Lady Eagle volleyball team with only two years of high school experience under her in the sport. I feel very lucky to have received a scholarship, said Maloy. Volleyball was her choice over basketball and softball due to the sport being a little less physically demanding. The size of the school fits Maloy well. I grew up in the country and it sets a good scene for me. Adjusting to the college scene is often difficult, but for Maloy, itis a great experience. Walters, Elizabeth Ellen Amelia, OH Webb. Connie Sue Chesapeake, OH Webster, Kathleen Ann Edgewood Weeks, Vanessa Yvonne Naples, FL Wheeler, Keith Jackson Ashland Freshmen