University of Wisconsin Superior - Gitche Gumee Yearbook (Superior, WI)

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Through Popular Spanky (Elaine) McFarlanc, member of the popular recording group Spanky And Our Gang entertains audience in Old Gates. 12

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And Bewilderment Of Orientation Unpacking and moving into the dorm is a familiar sight come September at SSU. Standing in lines during registration always adds to the confusion

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And Creative Talent Spanky and Our Gang performed in Old Gates Gym last December along with Fred Smoot, a popular comedian. Mr. Smoot opened Spanky keeps the beat on a wash board as Nigel Pickering keeps the melody going . . . , .. ... . , . on his electric guitar, the show and was followed by the sounds of the popular recording group which played folk rock, show, folk, and modem pop music. The group featured Spanky (Elaine) McFar-lanc, Oz Bach, and Nigel Pickering with their instruments consisting of an electric jug, and electric guitar and an electric “banana.” Comedian Fred Smoot, best remembered for his role as the boiler mechanic in the TV production of “The Wackiest Ship in the Army,” entertained the audience with comical sketches. During the spring at SSU further entertainment was provided for the University students as well as the community residents when the Augsburg College Concert Band of Minneapolis, under the direction of Mayc Savold, performed in Old Gates Gym. Mr. Savold is familiar to many high school band members, as he was one of the guest directors during the summer band workshop at SSU. The Augsburg College Concert Band of Minneapolis. Minnesota, under ihc direction of Mayo Savold entertained students at SSU as part of their spring tour.