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The 1988 James E. Smith Midwest Conference on World Affairs and Band Day 88 mark renewals of two of KSC’s old traditions. The World Affairs conference was an annual event from the mid-60’s to mid-70’s. James E. Smith, former assistant to President William Nester, revived interest in another conference before his death in 1986. Band Day disappeared for 20 years when it went out of vogue until President Nester promoted its re- newal in 1987. “Renewal” can apply to anything that begins again after a period of lapse. Yet, “renaissance” can be a reawakening or rediscovering of interest in life or learning. It implies both a sense of discovery and a burst of accomplishment. Even though these old traditions have returned to KSC as renewed events, they also represent a re- naissance for the college, the community, and the state. An awakening of world issues occurs as diplo- mats and foreign representatives visit KSC for the World Affairs conference. Everyone involved has the opportunity to see other points of view. Students rediscover an aspect of learning by meeting foreign dignitaries and government officials face-to-face instead of nose-to-book. KSC’s Band Day offers the bursts of accomplish- ment for Nebraska’s high school bands as they com- pete for awards and as they perform in unison without previous rehearsals. KSC is offering new discoveries in the academic world as it renews old traditions. Renewal World Affairs and Band Day Renewal
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? % f Band Day comes alive! J t 2 a.m., sleepy-eyed Gering High l School band members loaded their in- struments into the bus that took them to KSCs Band Day ’88 competition last Sep- tember. Gering was one of 25 bands which marched down Central Avenue and performed at the half-time peri- od of the KSC-Ft. Hayes football game. “The Sound of Music” filled Foster Field as 1,175 band members played several selections from the mu- sical under the direction of Ron Crocker, KSC band director, and individual band drum majors. “Each drum major was instructed to watch me,” Crocker said. “As I conducted, 60 others conducted the same thing.” Band Day ’88 was bigger than the previous year, according to Crocker. The 1987 Band Day with 22 bands attending marked the first such event after a 20-year absence. Jcnni Hallgren, Gibbon High School fresh- man, learns motions of routine planned for KSC half-time show. Photo by Ken Kruse “President Nester felt that renewing Band Day would enhance the image of the college,” Crocker said. “It would benefit KSC by getting high school stu- dents on campus.” Band Day benefits the community as well. By co- sponsoring the event with KSC, the Kearney Area Chamber of Commerce brings more business to down- town Kearney, Crocker said. A Bandastics member and a commerce member acted as pre-parade hosts for each band as it arrived on campus. The Bandastics member also guided bands around the college after the parade. “I believe that we have — not the biggest —but, we have the best,” he said. “No other offers pre-pa- rade inspection, drum line, and drum major competi- tions.” Community response was enthusiastic, accord- ing to Crocker. “One woman who was maybe 40 years old came up to me on the street after the parade and exclaimed, ‘I remember those Band Days 20 years ago. Pm so glad they’re back. I want my kids to be part of them.’” By Pam Wood Over 3,000 people took part in the conference which included over 30 countries. Photo by Mike Wendorff 3
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