Sam Houston State University - Alcalde Yearbook (Huntsville, TX)

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Rodeo, Fair Draw Thousands Wild horses bucked, red-shirted inmates defied the deadly horns of | charging bulls, and short-skirted Goree Girls chased greasy pigs in “the wildest rodeo behind bars,” held in the month of October. The Huntsville Prison Rodeo was kicked off with the annual Fair-On- The-Square, drawing an estimated 6500 visitors and residents Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. The blocked-off square in downtown Huntsville was trans- formed into a real carnival where one could browse through home-baked pies and cakes, spin the Wheel of Fortune, or try to “ring the coneheads” to win candy. A street dance followed that night, with a live band and plenty of good ol’ boys and gals turning up to dance the evening away. Student organizations worked at the Prison rodeo every Sunday in Octo- ber, selling cokes, popcorn, barbecue, and cotton candy. Featured stars were: The Kendalls, Larry Gatlin, Tammy Wynette, Tom T. Hall, and Freddy Fender. ow Tere gts “i aw ee Large picture, opposite: Willie Craig, veteran cowpoke and rodeo-rider, set out to ride a bucking bronc. A) Three inmates tried to pacify a wild horse. B) A cowboy hung on tight as a bull tried to unseat him. C) Students danced to some good country music at the Street Dance. D) An angry bull and an inmate didn’t agree on w ho was the master. 22