Springfield Technical Community College - Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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W THE Concert Different strokes for different folks ... might be a contemporary way for accurately describing reactions to the Nov. 3rd concert at the Springfield Audi- torium. The Hollies , Brewer and Shipley , and the Raspberries evoked a multitude of varied responses from those who attended. For some the con- cert was another High Meadows in a building, for others it was just another staged musical performance, and for still others, it was an all around good time. Nevertheless, there were many conflict- ing views. In short, the concert proved to be a controversial undertaking. More than $10,000 was spent to bring these celebri- ties to Springfield and some felt that the cost far exceeded the quality of the performances. Others objected to the choice of performers and the fact that less than one third of the senate was pre- sent when the concert was conceived. Whether you agreed or disagreed with the concert, liked or disliked it, Nov. 3rd provided a break in the academic rou- tine. On the following day we returned to . . . business as usual . . .