University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Precision of movement and excellence of tone stimulate the thunderous roar from the stands as the Michigan Marching Band performs. All the color, all the excitement, and all the thrill of a Michigan football game are embodied in a scene of quick action, as Jimmy Pace breaks away in a spectacular run, against the mosaic background of the Stadium crowd. ft.

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Fall Saturday in Ann Arbor Bandmaster and Drum Major relax be- tween performances to enjoy a few minutes of the game with the crowd. Gitcher Soovineers! cries the eager pennant hawker as crafty fans take a second look at the furry toy animals and chrysanthe- mums that loosen even the most miserly dimes and quarters. Michigan Band Day draws high school bands from all parts of the state. For the first time this year, drum majorettes and Marching Band members formed this huge human pageant as spectators rose for the national anthem. Oh, no! A bouncing cheerleader freezes to take in a doubtful play.

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Spirit of the Fall Hi.ivini; tin- dements sun, rain, or snow crowds of loyal students, piideful alumni, and hopeful fans throng to the stadium, with the echo of Go, Blue! resounding in their I. ' ot..teps. AI ' IIT heing propelled through the gates by these mobile crowds, a panorama of pennants, colored hats, mums, miniature footballs, and cider jugs unfolds before the foot- ball enthusiast. A fast tempo of excitement and cheer perme- ate-, the mind and body of each spectator as the Michigan Man Inn- Hand takes the field in pre-game maneuvers. With no waste of time, the team pours through the tunnel onto the gridiron, to the vibrating and exhuberant roar from the stands. The crowd rises; the team takes formation. All await, tense anticipation, the referee ' s signal to indicate the in ki k-oll suddenly the crowd is engulfed in laughter as a fiaiemiu mascot conveniently romps onto the field. Tension is temporarily broken, the game ensues. Once again the at- mosphere is pervaded by a high pitch of tension as the score is tied and remaining minutes are fast ticking away. As h e-fom-ihiee-tuo-one! reverberates from the stands, the fans disperse in jubilance or disappointment, each maintain- ing within himself, the staunch support for Mighty M . Enhancing half-time entertainment as guest soloist was the cele- brated and exhilarating Gene Krupa, king of the drums. Block M contributes to the vibrating spirit of each game with unique rhythms of color and tri cky flip-card patterns. .- ' -? e .