Pittsburg State University - Kanza Yearbook (Pittsburg, KS)

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ALTHOUGH DRUMMERS ARE generally hidden from the audience by other band members and by the drums themselves, they play an important part of rock music. Shooting Star's drummer, Norman Dahlor, is surrounded by various drums and other instruments. FIDDLES ARE USUALLY associated with country music, but rock band Shooting Star features fiddle music in many of their songs. Fiddler Gary West becomes caught up in his fiddle, as he plays to a packed crowd in Memorial Auditorium. David Barton

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continued from page 12 State University got involved, helping to sponsor a Feed the People Music Fest. Raising of the legal drinking age to 21 became an issue to PSU students. On July 1, 1985, the drinking age for 3.2 percent beer in Kansas was raised from 18 to 19, and it will continue to be raised each July 1 until it reachs 21. Personalization of the campus through University Ambassadors and the new telemarketing program were all ways in which the University made efforts to bring more In Retrospect students to psu. THE STAGE OF Memorial Auditorium was transformed by light and smoke into a rock concert extravaganza May 8. However, because the remodeled Auditorium was slightly damaged, some Pittsburg citizens feel rock concerts should not be held there in the future. THE FIRST ROCK concert in the newly remodeled Pittsburg Memorial Auditorium May 8 featured Shooting Star. Lead singer Steve Thomas leads the band in the song ''Summer Sun. David Barton Opening Kanza 85

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continued from page 14 Locally and nationally 1984-85 brought events that affected everyone's lives. Ex- change students experienced the American culture, while all students continued to prepare for the future. Everyone on campus made changes and set new goals as they worked together. In retrospect, 1,984-85 holds many memories. But because each individual and each event is unique, the memories differ. How one views this past year may change in time. But 1984-85 was a significant time, a time of change, growing up, happiness and tragedy. Each person has his own way of viewing 1984-85, In Retrospect. THE PITT STATE Corillas managed to pull out a winning season, with a 5-4 overall record. Mark Dean, Shawnee Mission senior, and Bruce Stancell, Anderson, Mo., sophomore, leave the field after a hard, tiring game. FOR SOME STUDENTS, Homecoming is a time to go all out and show school spirit. Carrie Smith, St. Paul graduate student, paints her face and hair in the school colors for the festivities. nauirf ftafinri Opening Kanza 85