Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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music. 1976 brought the Dirt Band tfor- merly the Nitty Gritty Dirt Bandj, and the light, mellow music of Jimmy Spheeris. Also introduced was, Cole Tuckey, a group that has proven its popularity on campus with its own style of Kansas country and rock music. Head East and Ram Jam provided the entertainment for the 1977 Homecoming, while Norman Blake offered easy music with singing and showed great expertise on the guitar. The Globetrotters were also invited, giving comedy relief to everyone. The 1978 Homecoming attraction wasn't quite as successful as past years. Only 700 students and members of the com- munity turned out to receive Ray Stevens and David Steinberg. Many who had gone with the attitude that the show would be boring found it painfully so. Steinberg's cosmopolitan humor didn't appeal to Pittsburg's sensitive funny bones, as he first slammed the town and the university, then television, politics, re- ligion and sex. Getting only sporadic laughter, he finally ended his part of the program and turned the show over to Ste- vens. Steven's music and humor proved more enticing to the PSU crowd. He opened his act with the lively Can't Stop Dancin ' that he wrote and that The Captain and Tenille made famous. Displaying his versatile style, he excited the crowd with the novelties, Guitar- zan , The Streak and Ahab the Arab He continued with a social com- ment song, Mr. Businessman , a medley of Ray Charles tunes, the gospel hit, Turn Your Radio On 3 and his stirring new song, Be Your Own Best Friend . Called back by enthusiastic applause, Stevens and his band put on Mickey Mouse ears and closed with Goodnight, Sweetheart and M-l-C-K-E-Y-M-O-U- S-E . After Stevens revived the crowd, they proved that, like most Pittsburg audi- ences, they appreciate good entertain- ment, but it's got to be the kind of enter- tainment that accompanies their lifestyle. Most of the concert-goers left Weede Gymnasium feeling they got what they paid for. major attraction

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David Steinberg . . Ray Stevens in his own Way Getting tired of crotch shots , David Steinberg gives photographers a chance at his face. ple group providing entertainment. The mid-7O's, proved that having enter- tainment for everyone was important, im- pressive, and successful. The St, Louis Symphony performed several times be- tween 1975 and 1977. A lone songwriter named Lobo, famous for his song Me and You and a Dog Named Boo enter- tained the mellow crowds. The year 1975 saw the impression of comedy, as comedian Steve Martin inter- acted with an enthusiastic audience dur- ing Parents' Day. Homecoming of that year saw Rare Earth perform their rock Ray Stevens uses his hands as well as his voice while he performs Ahab the Arab . Stevens entertained a lively crowd at the Diamond Jubi- lee Major Attraction.

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Parade antics involve all ages Winners of the Queen float competition were Lambda Chi Alpha and Alpha Gamma Delta. Alpha Gamma Delta also won the Sweepstakes, awarded for the most accumulated points for par- ticipation in Homecoming activities. Nation and Shirk Halls re- ceived second place in the float competition, and Dellenger Hall came in third. Queen car prizes were awarded to Lambda Sigma, first place, Newman Center, second place, Sigma Tau Gamma, third placeg and Pi Kappa Alpha, fourth place. Alpha Gamma Delta won first place in the novelty competition with the theme of Gus and Gussie Celebrate 75 Years . Alpha Sigma Alpha's 40-Carrot Diamond Jubilee placed second and the Newman Center captured third place with a lively bunch of old- sters proclaiming There's Life in the Old School Yet . People of all ages participated in the Homecoming parade celebrating the Diamond Jubilee.