Rowan College - Oak Yearbook (Glassboro, NJ)

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Guthrie Comes to I ffe This land is your land, this land is my land, from California to the New York Islands, to the redwood forests, to the Gulf Stream Waters, This land is made for you you and me . . . We've all heard or sung it, but who said it? The who is Woody Guthrie, and his live and song was America. In a brillant, one-man performance entitled i'Woody Guthrie: A Child of Dust Actor Tom Taylor fittingly opened the Division of Fine and Performing Arts 1977- 78 Fall Festival. Thursday night, September 22, 1977, some of Guthrie's America visited Glassboro State College. Using only string guitar, harmonica, mouth organ and simple monologue, Taylor vividly traces the life history of the famous Oklahoma folklorist from 1912-1950. The audience becomes aninvisible listener as Woody innocently explains to his friends where babies come from. A rhythmic medly of foot-stomping, knee-knocking 'trailroad blues follows as Taylor begins to unravel the eccentric life story of Woody Guthrie. Hard Times , a tender ballad written about wander- ing period in Woody's life, highlights the youth's life struggle to find truth and meaning. Clad in wrinkled white painter-like trousers, a faded blue shirt and weather-beaten boots, Taylor recreates his idol's dusty travels through Texas. The Dust Bowl Songs , a series of light-hearted songs interludes mixed with scattered dialogue, reflect the Oklahoman's fleeting impressions of the deep South and its infamous sand storms. The second act finds Guthrie in New York City, HA pile of bricks surrounded by water . Taylor in f'You can't Scare me, l'm Sticking to the Union, and t'This Land Was lvlade for You and lVle, subly reveals the lorist's personal philosophies in a musical couplet. t'l'm out to make you take pride in your work and land, Taylor chants, and l'm proud to say: long, its been good to know you. la. truly was good to meet you, Mr. Guthrie.

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i l l l m g V' 1, l l I Y l l l 4 . 'elaxing at outdoor concert l l l Freshman orientation traditionally kicks offthe beginning of another year of academ- ics in the Boro. The multi-faceted ex- travaganza is geared to promote the cultural and social aspects of college life along with the many extra-curricular activities open to students throughout the year. Making friends while waiting in the traumatic dropfadd line, getting one's l.D. becoming a social security number instead of a person are all part of the week long scene. The standout, stickout in the minds of most would probably be the multitudes wait- ing in lines. Flalph, a hypnotist, discos, dance bands, banquets and picnics were all integral parts of the get acquainted atmosphere which prevailed during those three hectic days. Navy Band Free Concert

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