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Western Carolinian 1980 Fall Special Edition

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  • Western Spirit Corps Style at WCU—The colorfully coordinated corps style uniforms modeled by several of the WCU band members will be a major part of the new look in the Western Carolina Bands this fall. Pictured above from left to right first row: Chris Bowman, Hickory; Karen Davis, Marion; Bill Johnston, Hendersonville; ...from page 26. Miss Malloy, an honor student at Gateway High in Monroeville, Penn., was second all-around in last year's Western Pennsylvania Intermediate Championships and is a consistant scorer in all events. Miss Jones, another honor student, represented her Perry(Ga.) High team with a fourth place all-around showing in the 1980 Georgia State Championships. Particularly talented in the dance aspect in floor routines, she recently qualified for the finals of the Miss Teen Georgia contest. Miss Swanson, who has spent the summer modeling in New York City, had a fine prep career at Deerfield Beach High before the school dropped its program. Her potential, like the others, is unlimited as she scored extremely well in her junior year in high school. Miss Rhodes, a native of Waynesville, trained under former three time state champion Susan Bulloch Hartsell, one of WCU's all-time greats in gymnastics. Although, the Tuscola High graduate had the least competitive experience she has developed consistently and had lots of athletic ability. And, she is another fine student and will have an academic scholarship at WCU this year. Coach Fields is quick to emphasize that she is particularly excited about combining the new talent with her experienced performers. The team lost only one performer from last year's club, Jill Kaufman, who graduated, and has talent returning in all exercises. Fields also likes the way the team will fit together. "I was extremely pleased that everyone who visited the campus decided to come to Western," she says of the effect of the friendly atmosphere of Cullowhee and adds, "The girls have winning personalities and the desire to work hard and be successful on every level they compete. We will be extremely competitive and we have an immediate goal of winning in our division (II) and doing well in regional competition." The Lady Cats tentative schedule features meets with Duke, UNC, East Carolina, Clemson, Furman, and Auburn. The Region II Championships will be held in Cullowhee, March 12 and 13, 1981, with the winners advancing to national competition. Sally Moore, Canton; Bill Martin, Waynesville; 2nd row: Melissa Hyatt, Waynesville; Sheryl McMillian, Mount Airy; Jenny Jones, Georgetown, Delaware; Dodie Sterk, Brevard; Tim Stiles, Canton; Jan Pruett, Mount Airy; and Amy Morris, Asheville. Band takes on new image When Western's marching band takes to the field this fall, everyone should notice a few changes, according to Dr. Joseph Scagnoli, Director of Bands at WCU. "The biggest change is in size," said Scagnoli. "Quite simply, we've grown again. We expect to have an increase of 20 to 40 playing members over lasl year. New uniforms and a new style of show will complete the transformation. "Last year we had a more or less black and white band--we had very little contrast in color. The people want to see more colors. The new uniforms, which will show continuity as well as contrast, are done in the school colors of purple, white, and gold. According to Scagnoli, "Our choice was simple-people just want to sec the school colors. These uniforms arc comfortable, comtemporarv, and they fit in well with the corp style of marching." "The band's overall look will change with the new uniforms. Also, our performances will be greatly enhanced by our Dance Corp and the Rifle Corps. These individuals did an outstanding job last year, and we expect the tradition to continue." Dr. Scagnoli is also quick to point out that WCU also has recruited a national champion twirler. Terri Branson of Waynesville. "Basically Terri decided to come here to Western because she felt our band program had great potential. She is an outstanding addition to our band program here." Scagnoli is also proud of WCU's other bands, and of the program in general. The symphonic band will tour Mexico this year, playing three major concerts in Mexico City. Scagnoli said that he hopes for a trip of this type every 3 or 4 years if the Mexico tour is successful. According to Scagnoli, many students are reluctant to participate in the band program at Western because of memories of long high school sessions. He went on to say that the WCU band only practices one hour per day, due to the fact that most members have a background in band and music. Scagnoli pointed out that everyone who has an interest is welcome to audition for the band. "WCU has the potential to have an outstanding band program, and student participation is the key. Scagnoli joked that "I don't think I'll ever get everyone at Western who has played in a high school band to be in band here--I just want 90 percent of them!" oun d INC. WELCOMES YOU BACK TO CULLOWHEE WITH -full service hi-fi equipment repair shop -the lowest prices in the area on LP's and tapes —professional sound rentals for concerts and discos -blank tapes by Maxell and TDK with discounts on bulk purchases -accessories by, bound Guard, Audio-Tech nica, Nagatron and others -hi-fi equipment by Kenwood, Epicure, Sharpe, Technics, Koss and others UPSTAIRS SOUND in Lower Cullowhee above Speedy Pizza Open 11-6 Monday ■ Saturday Phone 293-9767 August 18. 1980/ Western Carolinian/29
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