University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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400 Students and a The Four Freshmen, accompanied by one pigeon, more than entertained stu- dents in a concert on Sept. 27. The pi- geon, flying around loose in the Cage, tried its best to steal the show but merely became the object of humorous remarks by the foursome. Everyone is familiar with the modern harmony of this group. Not only can they adapt their vocal blend to ballad as well as to swinsins rhythm numbers, but they can also provide their own enter- tainment. Anyone who can play two instruments at once, and even do some singing in one number is pretty versatile. Multiply this by four and the result is sensational. Whatever mood they wished to create instrumentally, they easily accomplished. They could sound like a jazz quartet, a percussion group, or almost a full or- chestra. Although they are called the Four Freshmen, they have talent and profi- ciency beyond any freshman. These four, Bob Flanigan, Bill Comstock, Ross Barbour, and Ken Albers, have appeared in nightclubs, at the Newport Jazz Festi- vals, and on campuses throughout the country. Maybe they will remember UMass as that campus with the crazy pigeon in the glass Cage. k X i k y

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The Oak and Spruce Lodge provided an atmosphere conducive to reflective thought over the many social and academic problems of the UMass student body. Oak ' n ' Spruce HostsS.W.A.P. Student Workers ' Activities Union (S.W.A.P.) could be one of the least known and most beneficial events of the school year. The University calls repre- sentatives from every organization, de- partment, honor society, and class to- gether in a relaxed atmosphere to confer, to criticize and to become acquainted. On October second and third, the Oak and Spruce Lodge in West Lee hosted this year ' s conference. Under the efficient chairmanship of Mike Smith, spirits were high and enthusiasm prevailed. The morning session was divided into Mill Wilkinson lends a discussion on promoting unity and spirit within the dorms while Kip .lohnson and Hovie Clifford :iw;iil their chance to voice an opinion.