Students Feel Beer Hours Need Extending The Longwood Snack Bar, under the management of ARA Slater, initiated the sale of beer
on October 30, 1974. Backed by the Student Union and endorsed by the Alumni Association, this
move was made on a trial basis and was to be evaluated periodically. In the first year that beer was sold, the Snack Bar grossed $3,347. According to Mr. Carbone, this amount is "very, very, very small, representing less than 5 per cent of the Snack Bar's total sales." Both individual cans and carry-out six packs are provided for sale by the Snack Bar. About sixty per cent of the beer that has been sold has been six packs. As for the total financial situation on beer sales, the Snack Bar is "barely breaking even." Part of the money that is taken in on beer goes to pay for the license that the Snack Bar is required to have in order to sell beer. Also, ten per cent of the money goes to the Alumni Association. Mr. Carbone believes that if sales should drop significantly, he would bring the issue up with the Student Union and the Alumni Association. So far, the busiest week-end in
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the Snack Bar (as far as beer sales are concerned) has been Oktoberfest. The weekly average has run between $60 and $65, and the all-time low for weekly sales was $24. Mr. Carbone stated that sales "drop slightly toward the end of the semester when money gets tight." Vicky Ward, one of the student managers in the Snack Bar, feels that "it has helped food sales a little — especially during the hours of 5 and 7, because people have to buy something if they want to drink beer." The rule regarding the sale of beer between 5:00 and 7:00 only with food has met some criticism by students. This rule came about partly as a result of influence from other establishments in Farmville, partly because it was felt that beer sales should not exceed food sales, and partly because it was felt that space should not be occupied by people just drinking beer, when it could be used by people eating meals.
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The card players of the longwood Community can no longer "do their thing" in the Snack Bar. There is a state law in Virginia which says that the sale of alcoholic beverages can not be mixed with card playing. This seemingly innocent combination is believed by some to promote gambling, and therefore the Snack Bar now has a rule against playing cards. Prices on carry out beer in the Snack Bar compare favorably to those in town. The following prices refer to a six pack of Schlitz; and were obtained from the places that are closest to campus: Safeway: $1.75 High's: $1.69 7-11: $1.93 Snack Bar: $1.70 One last student opinion, obtained from Emily Burgwyn, an opinionated student, was as follows: "1 think it's great. I do think they should extend the hours, especially the take out hours."
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Board Of Visitors Met Nov. 6 - Cut Policy Among Topics By ELLEN CASSADA The members of the student liaison committee met Thursday, November 6, with the Board of Visitor's student liaison committee. Present at the meeting were Mrs. Raymond Brown, (chairman), from Hampton, Mrs. William Hodges of Chesapeake, and Mrs. George Kostel from Clifton — members of the Board's student liaison committee; Mr. William Daniel, rector of the Board of Visitors, from Richmond; Dr. Willett, Dean Helntz, Sue Scarborough; and four members of the student liaison committee: Melissa Wiggins, freshman representative; Jill Hutchinson and Linda Brinson, sophomore representatives, and Ellen Cassada, Junior representative. In a release from the Office of the President, November 5,1975, the role of the Longwood College Board of Visitors was stated. "The Longwood College Board of Visitors was established by action of the General Assembly in 1964 (House Bill 435). Since the college, including all land, buildings, and property, belongs to the Commonwealth of Virginia, the Board was authorized to oversee the operations of the institution on behalf of the State. Prior to 1964 the governing body of Longwood and several other state colleges had been the State Board of Education. The move to an individual governing board was designed to enable a group to give their full attention to each individual institution. The Board of Visitors consists of 11 members appointed by the Governor and approved by the General Assembly. Board
members serve a term of four years without compensation. They can be reappointed to one additional four year term. Board members generally represent various geographical areas of the state and also various professional, managerial, and leadership skills. The terms of approximately one-fourth of the Board expire each year. The bylaws of the Board of Visitors call for four meetings a year. These meetings are usually in the months of August, November, February, and May, pending schedule arrangements of all concerned. Special meetings are held at other times, as needed. Board officers include a rector, vice-rector, and secretary, elected by Board membership. Several committees have been established by the Board, including a Faculty Relations Committee and a Student Relations Committee. In addition, the Board is represented on various other committees of the college. Board members also participate in numerous college functions throughout the year. The Board of Visitors of Longwood College is the policymaking body for the college. It has the responsibility of the management of the college, including supervision of all property, the expenditure of all funds, and the formation of regulations and policies. The Board appoints the President and approves appointments of all administrative and faculty members, sets tuition and fees or other necessary charges, and has the right to confer degrees. The Board delegates to the
President the responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the college within the policies established by the Board. Various components of the college community share in administering this responsibility. The Board recognizes the importance of communication and has established a policy of communication both to and from the many constituencies of the college. Due to the statewide geographic spread of the Board members' residence, their attendance on the campus and at campus events is of necessity somewhat limited. For this reason, and in order to facilitate communication to and from the Board, they have designated the President's office as the official channel through which contacts with and to the Board of Visitors should be channeled. Only when the proper channels have been utilized can the Board members react effectively and in the best interest of the college to the requests made upon them." Many current issues of interest to students were brought up and discussed at the meeting of the two committees. Among them were the evaluation of the position of doctor on campus and the committee can again meet with some of the Board's liaison committee. The next meeting of the Board of Visitors itself will be in February. A primary idea discussed was that of the establishment of a uniform professor evaluation form to be used by all professors towards the end of the semester. Members of the student liaison committee expressed great interest in this matter, both for themselves and in the opinions of
many students, and the Board's liaison committee seemed to see the possibility of further discussion with the Board of Visitors. A standard cut policy for classes was another point. It was felt that it should be discussed with the student committee who could deal with this idea. The possibility of the establishment of a minimum number of cuts was talked over, and both the members of the Board's liaison committee and the student liaison committee had mixed feelings about this. It was the general consensus, however, that some form of survey should be nade of other institutions to get an idea of their structures. Several other questions of various degrees were raised during the meeting. Among these was the basic idea of getting more student input. The possibility was brought up of student groups either meeting with the Board's liaison committee during a future meeting, or with the student liaison committee. Members of the two committees seemed to feel that most student groups and organizations might be more at ease with the student liaison committee. The idea of allowing interested groups to meet with the student liaison committee will be discussed further, and student input is needed in order to determine the degree of response possible. After the meeting, the members of the Board of Visitors ate lunch with students. Each board member was assigned a hostess, either a member of the student liaison committee or legislative board, and students
were give the opportunity to sign up and eat with any of the Buard members. At this lunch, the Board members were able to get opinions and suggestions on various topics. Jill Hutchinson, a sophomore representative on the committee, stated that "The committee members seemed genuinely interested in the opinions of the student body. I think we should keep reemphasizing who we are, so we can become more well known. Our purpose needs to be briefly stated and known so students will know who to go to. I think our meeting went pretty well, and I want to emphasize that students need to know who we are and what we are there for, so we can get student input." The other sophomore representative, Linda Brinson, agreed with Jill. "I thought they listened well, and they acted like they were interested and would do something and not just talk about it. It turned out pretty good for the first time we got together. Most of what I said, was either my feelings or those of my roommates, and not from the general student body as I would nave liked." Mary Beth Yeakley, senior representative to the student liaison committee, was unable to attend the meeting but was present at the luncheon. "I thought it was a step in the right direction, and I really did enjoy eating lunch with the Board. A lot of times the Board doesn't have time to meet with the various student groups, and the luncheon was a step toward getting better input. I'd like to see the liaison committee really doing something."
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Degree Of Trust Needed For Committee To Function One relatively new organization whose purpose should please those students on this campus who claim that their lack of concern and support of student organizations is due to the fact that they are never listened to and nothing is ever accomplished, is the Board of Visitors' Student Liaison Committee. The student members of this committee communicate directly with the Board of Visitors. In other words, they are free of red tape and diplomatic talk, and concentrate strictly on issues of concern. This committee not only encourages student input, but this is a necessary ingredient for them to function properly.
By JO LEILI To the November 4th, Michael Murphey audience: On the night of the 4th, a situation occurred in Jarman which was capable of striking "terror" into the heart of even the most stalwart concert or big events planner, that of an hour and a half performance delay. Naturally desiring the concert to go smoothly and as scheduled, the delay upset not only the concert chairperson, Student Union committee and audience, but various other persons so that I feel some type of an explanation is justified. The band, needing an extensive set up time with a two hour sound check, and Jarman not being available until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday almost necessitated an
members did not know beforehand what topics were to be discussed, they could not possibly have received the consensus of the students on this, as they would have liked to. But in spite of this, many controversial topic;
arrived to set up after 6:00 p.m. I do believe though, that Michael Murphey more than made up for the delay by playing from 10:30 until 12:45 a.m., including four encores and much personality and warmth in his presentation. The above mentioned facts are, I feel, unfortunate circumstances which just seemed to complicate matters rather nicely causing a bit of a tense situation in Jarman for a whiie, and I would hope that no one's impression of future concerts or Jarman activities has been dampered by the ;e occurrences. I would like to express my gratitude to all those who did show patience in bearing with the inconvenience and calmly set out the wait.
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This committee had their first meeting with the Board of Visitors on November 6, and since the student
announcement to be made about a later concert starting time. Dr. Gustafson and the Longwood Company of Dancers, however, graciously relinquished their auditorium privileges, thus making Jarman available at 2 p.m., leaving the show's starting time at 8:30 p.m. as planned. This fact, however, was not communicated to the band, who traveling on the road from out of state could not be reached. Thus the group remained with the impression of a 5:00 p.m. set up time and were scheduled to arrive then. This might have possibly worked out and the concert have been only slightly delayed had the Michael Murphey crew not gotten a speeding ticket in Dillwyn and so
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Wednesday, November 12, 1975
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Plays Portrayed By Daniel Players The acting of Dudley Sauve, as Sir Thomas More, was one of several excellent performances at the Daniel Players' production of Man For All Seasons. Mr. Sauve, in his two-fold position as director and lead character has stated "I hope the situation never rises again where I have to do both." He explained, "it's impossible to be on stage and to mentally make notes of things that are not quite right at the same time." Mr. Sauve deserved the applause given by the audience and more. His portrayal of the lead role characterized More's vast intelligence and his courageous fight to act according to his conscience. His aging, while imprisoned on the Tower of IiOndon, was handled well, and without the help of any makeup changes. Kurt Corriher, as the Common Man, was superior in his roles of narrator, steward and jailor. However he served best as comic relief in which his wry sense of humor and quick-changing facial expressions were excellently put to use. The character of the Duke of Norfolk was handled exceptionally well by Thomas O'Grady. Bronwyn O'Grady was very convincing as Lady Margaret, Sir Thomas' welleducated daughter. The character of Sir Thomas' wife
was well done by Donna Emerson, who is still remembered for her admirable performance as Amanda in The Glass Menagerie. Larry Tharpe as William Roper, handled well the role of a religiously fickle son-in-law as did Michael Boykin as the politically fickle Master Richard Rich. There were only three weak performances in this otherwise superior production. Richard Roedersheimer, who attempted the role of Thomas Cromwell, was at times stilted and lacked the decisive political ambition which motivated him in his malevolence against More. Although King Henry the Eighth was young, boisterous and spoiled, actor Tim Kelly misinterpreted his character and came across as a spoiled adolescent. Tucker Kieser, as Cardinal Wolsey was weak, but reasonably believable. Possibly, had the director been less occupied with his role, and more concerned with his position as director, the characters would have been more convincing. The set designed by well-known Mordi Gassner, was effective. It ingeniously allowed an extremely small area to believably become Sir Thomas More's house, the Tower of London, an inn and the Hampton Court palace with a series of small but significant
scene chants. The lighting, designed and executed by a Long wood student, Mary Kay Wilcoxson, was especially good. The general lighting went unnoticed and the specials were convincingly realistic. The combination of talented technical persons and generally competent actors culminated in an enjoyable evening.
will involve integrating costumes into a production. This will help the students understand how costumes affect such things as lighting, set and make-up. Dr. Mattus commented, "Basically, it will be a lab course rather than a lecture course." It will involve "learning with your hands as well as learning with your head." Another interesting aspect of the course will be "How to Dye Creatively, and will deal with the use of dye as a construction technique. There will be no text to buy, but the students will supply their own materials for the final project: the patterning and constructing
Ixmgwood lost they were put into The IiOngwood College Varsity the loser's brackett and forced to Hockey Team traveled to play three more games to play Richmond on Thursday, in the tournament. Mary Washington November 6 to participate in the Tidewater Tournament. Friday afternoon, Ixingwood Ixmgwood was ceded second in met Mary Washington in a do or the tournament; William and die game. Ixmgwood came back Mary was first since they won to play a much better game both the draw. offensively and defensively thus, beating Mary Washington by a VCU score of 2-0. Both goals were Longwood played Virginia scored by Terry Donohue. Commonwealth University on ODD Friday morning at 10:30 and The team was back on the field came out losing by a score of 1-0. at 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning to The Longwood offense take on Old Dominion University. penetrated deep into VCU's Once again., Ixmgwood was able territory during the majority of to come out on top by a score of 3the game but was not able to 0. Terry Voit, Carol Filo and score. VCU's only score came Terry Sawyer each scored one late in the second half. Since goal. This win gave Ixmgwood a second chance at VCU. Vt'U Ixingwood met VCU in the final game of the tournament to
of a period costume. Costume Construction 307 will be worth 3 credits, will meet a humanities elective requirement, and can be taken on a pass fail basis. There will be no prerequisites or experience needed to enter the costume construction course, but those people with basic sewing techniques are preferred. Dr. Mattus explained that she will be willing to take students on an independent study basis if they are already experienced in some of the areas to be covered. The members of Drama 307 class will be "encouraged, but not required" to work on the costume crews of the drama productions.
Works In Roanoke Fine Arts Center Arts Center Juried Artists Exhibition 1975, in Roanoke, Virginia. The exhibition, which opens on November 7, was juried by Mr. Roy Slade, Director of the Corcoran Gallery of Art in
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The results of the Freshmen ratification of the open house hours and additional beer consumption privilege: Every floor of every freshmen residence hall ratified the maximum hours and privileges. Any student who is dissatisfied with the results on her floor voting Is encouraged to see her residence hall president.
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Ms. Thompson And Ms. Bishop Exhibit
Ms. Conway B. Thompson, Assistant Professor of Art, and Ms. Barbara L. Bishop, Associate Professor and Chairman, Department of Art at Longwood College, have had works accepted in the Roanoke Fine
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New Course Added In Drama Costume Construction - 3 Credits Drama 307.. . never heard of it? It's a new course that you might want to consider as part of your schedule next semester. The course topic will be costume construction, and it will be taught by Dr. Martha Mattus. A definite time for class meetings will be scheduled at a later time. The content of this course in costume construction will start off with a section in basic patterning, which will include instruction in drafting patterns, and "how to take a modern pattern and adapt it to period lines." The second section will be on the selection of fabrics and trims for the stage, and the next part
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Washington, D. C. Mr. Slade selected a recent photosilkscreen print, "Nature's Voice," by Ms. Bishop and two sculptures by Ms. Thompson. The sculptures are "Pitched," which consists of a pitchfork and a bale of hay propped against a fence post, and "Shepherd's Rack," a walnut and rosewood rack with four hanging hides. One of Ms. Thompson's works was awarded a Certificate of Distinction by the juror. The ten certificate winners from the Roanoke Fine Arts Center Exhibit, along with the winners from the Peninsula Arts Association Juried Artists Exhibition, will be invited to participate in an exhibition at the Virginia Museum in November &976.
determine who would go on to the Southeast Tournament. Ixmgwood came up victorious against VCU, winning by a score of 2-0. Carol Filo and Terry Sawyer each scored to give Ixmgwood their victory. By winning this game, Ixmgwood earned their ticket to go to Fredericksburg, November 15 and 16 to compete in the Southeast Tournament. Southeast The Southeast Tournament will be a single elimination tournament with six teams competing. Ms. Hodges does not feel like Ixmgwood is favored to win, but said her team could take it all if they play the way that they are capable of playing. Ixmgwood will meet Kentucky 2 at 9:30 Friday morning in their first game. The Southeast championship will be Saturday afternoon at 2:30.
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Michael Murphey Performs For Two Hours By JO LEILI On Tuesday, November 4, the Longwood College Student Union and Hampden-Sydney CAC. sponsored Michael Murphey in concert in Jarman Auditorium, and the "boogeying" kept he audience moving until 12:45 a.m. REENY MANLEY Opening the concert was a Longwood College freshman, Reeny Manley, who sang and accompanied herself on guitar and with a dulcimer, a hooplike instrument which she constructed herself. A music major who sang with a group on a professional level for about a year, Reeny began the concert with "Both Sides Now" by Joni Mitchell, followed by Carole King's "So Far Away," and "Summertime" from George (icrshwin's "Porgy and Bess." Commenting on playing in Jarman, Reeny felt that "I really was glad that I could play, especially because being a music major all that anyone has heard iiic sing is classical music. So I did net to sing the kind of music I
rock, and modified country western as Murphey personally JACQUI SINGLETON The second part of the back up shared an inner part of himself act also featured a Longwood and his experiences with every College student, Jacqualyn song. Included in his program Singleton, from Norfolk, was "Medicine Man," a Virginia. A junior, majoring in composition about a "short English and drama, Jacqui term" Indian marriage of his, the stated that "I was really humorous "Pink Lady" which of the typical impressed with the audience's spoke first reactions to my singing!" "stereotyped" femme fatale, a Accompanying herself on guitar, song of St. Francis and the Jacqui first played an original animals, and a three song composition, "Every Rainy composition ranging from the Day," followed by Roberta slaying of the Aztec Indians who Flack's "Jessie," "At Seventee" awaited the feathered Serpent, by Janis Ian, "Where You Lead," "Buffalo Sun," and lastly a salute and another original, "I'm Just to the farce and commercialism of the American Bicentennial. Dying To Know." Closing with the popular MICHAEL MURPHEY "Wildfire," Michael returned for Then after a short break, no less than four encore sets (one Michael Murphey took over the more than at his Madison concert stage with "Carolina in the the preceding Friday!), which Pines," remaining there for over included "Old Desert Rat," two foot moving, mind searching, "Geronimo's Cadillac," "Holy and soul reaching hours. With a Rollers," and "Mind Your Own five man backup of an electric Business." His concert combined piano, bass and lead guitars, singing with a discussion about drums and mandolin, his music the origin of and reason for each covered the gourmet of rock, folk of his works in a uniquely warm and genuine way that is perhaps seldom found among today's performing artists. Murphey's background is as extensive as his knowledge of and affiliation with people, especially various western Indian tribes, and so results an interesting biography. Under the Ixmgwood College Virginia and 175 from out-ofMichael Murphey is an artist, a Alumni Association, the Alumni- state. With cooperation of the humanist, a writer of songs, an Student Relations Committee has aiumni, the committee plans to intellectual — many say a genius been formed. The purpose of this use their resources for a career — and a Texan. Even now as he committee, consisting of six information seminar to be held settles in to his new surrounds in alumni and four students, is to April 17, 1976. This seminar will Colorado and as his reputation is interest current longwood be to the benefit of all under- spreading to even the remotest students and recent graduates graduates. Topics will include job areas of the United States and descriptions, advancement with the Alumni Association. Canada, he remains, undeniably, Another purpose of this opportunities, job entrance a Texan. Murphey left his home and job committee is to act as a liaison qualifications in Austin, Texas, a town which preparations, with special between the students and the has experienced a musical proper administrative officials. A attention given to the area of renaissance in recent years ( a recent issue of concern to the Ijberal arts. The long-range goal of the renaissance for which Murphey students regards the services of must be held at least partly the infirmary. At present, as in Student Alumni Relations responsible), to go to James the past, students are concerned Committee is to make all aware with the treatment they receive of the needs and concerns of the Guercio's Caribou Ranch to at the infirmary. The Alumni- students, and to react as the need record his second album for Epic Student Relations Committee has arises. Members of the committee no official powers, it does serve include: alumni; Mrs. Nancy as a sounding board for the students and the administration. Shelton, director, Miss Niki This year's main project is an Fallis, Mrs. Donna Peery, Mrs. alunmi-assistance program, in Tucker Butler Knighten, Miss which present students and Barbara Radford, Miss Lynne recent graduates will be able to Pierce, and Mrs. Dragon seek advice concerning the Chandler Dunn. Students in this The new 1975 pledges are: problems affecting recent group are: Rachel Jolly, Bettie ALPHA DELTA PI signed nine graduates in settling down. The Bass, Cathy Hite, Billie committee is the recipient of Brightwell, president of the pledges: Debbie Campbell, Ellen their questions ranging from who Granddaughter's Club, with Beth Cassada, Denise Cheeley, Debra is the best doctor in town to what Rafferty as an ex-officio Crowder, Jenifer Kinsley, Thorn is the best section of town to live member. The committee meets Metheny, Lura Nichols, Betty in. twice yearly, in the fall and in the Vaughan, and Robin Wood. Pam Bessler, Sharon Cadmus, Over 600 alumni volunteered to spring. Cate Crittenden, Dee Donnelly, help with this program, 417 from Jody Custer, Rebecca Gee, Pattie Innis, Martha McCotter, Marcie Moody, Nancy Moore, Bea Naff, RESIDENCE BOARD Donna Norton, Tazewell Payne, Debbie Squires, Karen Wills pledged to ALPHA GAMMA In an effort to keep the student body InDELTA. formed, Residence Board would like to announce Four people pledged ALPHA the following infractions and penalties given so PHI: Julie Burner, Liz Talley, Victoria Ward, Lyn Wingfield. far (Aug. 27-Nov. 3) Sherry Barnard, Ann Crowley, Violation: Abuse of Open House hours Vicky Edwards, Cindy Fulchum, Penalty: Suspension of Open House priviEllie Kay Garner, Cathy Moore, Karen Moore, Cindy Price, Robin leges for the rest of the semester Purdue, Beth Sadler, Robin Violation: Abuse of Open House privileges Stone, Cindy Thomas, Beth and regulations Thomlinson, and Marty Wolfin Penalty: Suspension of Open House privipledged to ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA. leges for the rest of the semester — 10ALPHA SIGMA TAU signed day campus fifteen pledges: Debbie Adams, Violation: Break of campus Muffin Ames, Kathy Barcalow, Rennie Bruno, Debbie Daniel, Penalty: Due to individual case — addiPaulette Daniel, Myra Gwyer, tional two-day campus Ginger House, Terry Johnson, Ellie Kennedy, Sarah Nance, Cam Oglesby, Jane Pace, Caty like."
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Records, Blue Sky Night Thunder. Feeling he was ready for a change, Murphey decided to make the move to Colorado a permanent one. Murphey grew up in Dallas, harboring ambitions of becoming a minister in the Southern Baptist Church. When his grandfather gave him his first Martin guitar, Michael began singing country songs with Biblical overtones. But he eventually gave up on the idea of preaching: "Common sense changed my mind after a time ... common sense and, yeah, maybe God, too." After studying classical Greek at North Texas State University, Michael moved to Los Angeles where he lived for six years. In that time, he composed over 400 songs for Screen Gems and played bass for various groups in out-of-the-way country bars. By the time 1970 rolled around, Murphey had earned himself a reputation as one of the most gifted young lyricists in the country, with his songs being recorded by such artists as Bobbie Gentry, Flatt and Scruggs, Roger Miller, The Monkees, The First Edition and others. This increasing notoriety led to a recording contract with A&M Records in 1971. Bob Johnston, the celebrated producer of records by such artists as Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash and others, had long been an admirer and an associate of Murphey's and it was logical that he was the one to produce Michael's debut Lp, Geronimo's Cadillac, and its successor, Cosmic Cowboy Souvenir. Released in 1972 and 1973, respectively, both albums bear traces of Murphey's religious and scholarly upbringing, and the lyrics are rife with theological references. In the middle of 1973, Murphey left A&M and, several months later, was signed to an exclusive
recording contract with Epic Records. With Bob Johnston still at his side, Michael immediately re-entered the studio with the end result being his first Epic Lp, simply entitled Michael Murphey. The album was received exceptionally well by critics all across the country, with Chet Flippo, a contributing editor of Rolling Stone, commenting that: "Michael is that rarity among songwriters; a humanist. His songs are people with believable personalities ... that may not seem such a formidable accomplishment until you try to recall the last song you heard that dealt with a credible human experience. What he has done and is doing is invaluable; it's not everyone, after all, who can work within the classical tradition while merging the immediacy of rock music with a folk consciousness and a country sensibility. Try it sometime ..." After a year of extensive touring around the United States, Murphey once again turned to the studio, and his fourth album, Blue Sky Night Thunder, was released in March, 1975. Another Johnston production job, the album contains Murphey's hottest single to date, "Wildfire," a song whose popularity indicates that Murphey is finally beginning to break through to audiences in areas outside the Southwest, where he is well established. Lyrically stronger than either of his previous albums, Blue Sky Night Thunder is the thematic and musical extension of the other three. The time is rapidly approaching when Texas will have to relinquish its monopoly on the Michael Murphey Appreciation Society membership. As more people hear his music, he will undoubtedly become too big a star for the Lone Star state to handle by itself.
Sororities Gain New Pledges
During Sorority Walk Held Nov. 3 Rafferty, and Kathy Scott. DELTA ZETA signed six pledges: Pattie Carr, Jann Frie, Diane Jones, Catina Maluruchus, Carolyn Nuckols, and Bruce Wacker. Julie Best, Peggy Brown, Lauren Burns, Lyndi Chalkley, Anne Council, Mary Dubus, Katrina Harrison, Sharon Johnson, Ellen Martin, Jacki Martine, Paige Melvin, Yvonne Morrison, Vicki Murphy, Becky White, and Sue Whiteneck pledged to KAPPA DELTA. PHI MU signed three pledges: Martha Brown, Wanda Kirkland, and Becky McKinney. Mary Kay Andre, Liz Baker, Cindy Chapman, Carla Cousins, Robin Daniels, Janet Finley,
Sharon Meyers, Karen Rich, Sandy Robertson, Diane Robinson, Melinda Schultice, Barbara Shodt, Vicki Smith, and Tilsia Stevens pledged to SIGMA KAPPA. Bobbi Bailey, Carol Craft, Nancy Gainford, Cindy Rose, Sue Seaborn, Beth Sheldon, Dini Simmons, Lynn Trotter, Veletta Vaughan, and Ann Carper Williams pledged to SIGMA SIGMA SIGMA. ZETA TAU ALPHA pledged twelve people: Gail Agee, Vivan Bishop, Betsy Cash, Yvonne Jones, Cathy Kennett, Cathy Ixiumann, Mary Kay McDaniel, Lysa Mowles, Gwen Reames, Ann Rickets, Robbie Stanley, and Debbie Witt.
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