Old Dominion University - Troubador Yearbook (Norfolk, VA)

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The Byrds turn on ODU students. Byrds and Blitz Brighten ODU Concert scene In a joint effon sponsored by the SGA, RSA. IFC, and Office of Student Affairs, the first nationally known big-name group to appear at OD, the Byrds, were presented in concert along with England’s May Blitz on Nov. 22. It was the first concert in the new field-house and the largest concert excluding the Libra Pop Festival. It also marked the first time the four afore-mentioned student groups had worked together to present one concert. The only other rock concert presented in the Fall was the orientation concert featuring Michigan's Green Lyle Sunday. 28

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Special Olympics With the theory that “all they need is a chance”. Chip Frazier co-dircctcd a special Olympics for 1200 mentally retarded children. Five track events and three swimming events were supervised by special educators and physical educators in all parts of the state. National football stars. ODU, NSC and Virginia Squire basketball players, and several political figures were on hand to assist in the events. Sherry Mangurn gives instructions before a race. The good feeling of doing something good for somebody. 27

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Friends of Distinction The Friends of Distinction were presented in concert by the IFC as part of Greek Week '71. Open to the general public, the “Friends” sang such hits as Grazin’ in the Grass” and You’ve Got Me Going In Circles’’ and put on a phenomenally choreographed arcrobatic act. 29