University of Wisconsin Stevens Point - Horizon / Iris Yearbook (Stevens Point, WI)

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I a bit of country MEL TILLIS Mel Tillis is a performer and an artist who translates experience into song. A popular guest on major television shows and specials, he was most recently seen in W.W. and the Dixie Dance Kings, a motion picture for 20th Century Fox. His country music show was well received in our own Quandt Ficldhouse, where he appeared with his award winning touring hand, the Statcsidcre. Mel has no set formula for his writing. ”... I do think it helps some if you’ve known poverty at a point in your life. Having had it rough helps you interpret certain songs with a little more feeling,” he says.

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Globetrotters: Yc». we've been to Brazil. Argentina. Africa. France and Switzerland. HORIZON: How man trams do you play? Globetrotters: Just me: the California Chief . HORIZON: Do all of you with families see a family problem with you being on the road all the time? Globetrotters: We have it set up where our families get three free trip a y ear. twice in the countrv and once overseas. HORIZON: Do you have any problem with unionizing? Globetrotters: We really can't answer that. Obviously the Globetrotters lead a hec tic, but pleasurable, life. UWSP and Stevens Point community sport fan were most fortunate to be treated to a superb evening of entertainment by the most famous basketball team in the world! — Tracey Mosley

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THE MADRIGAL DINNER a Christmas tradition With the advent of merrie December.” the Fine Arts Building is almost magically transformed from businesslike austerity to the romance of the middle ages. The majestic central hall of Fine Arts, decked with evergreen boughs and accented with cranberry trimmed fir trees, takes on the appearance of a medieval castle. Silver tankards softly reflect the candlelight as students, dressed in rich medieval attire, stroll among the banquet tables. In the evening’s program is included a delicious dinner and entertainment performed in medieval style by UWSP students. Is it any wonder the Madrigal Dinner is an annual sellout? 31