Colgate 1978
Colgate at Princeton
October 21st, 1978
Princeton wins 13-12
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Things You Lose at Princeton.
“Princeton Forward”
One of the first things all students lose at Princeton is their shirt. Even before they arrive, Princeton has lessened the bulge in their wallets by a cool eight grand. For students who can’t raise enough, the University lends a hand with its generous financial aid program. In return for this money, Princeton expects the students to put out….academically. Bouncing a check on the field, the Band notes that it’s that time of the month again.
“Free” (Band form a check and jumps up and down)
Another thing people lose at Princeton is their appetite. This has given rise to the philosophy expounded in Upper Eagle at least twice a week: “If you can’t eat it, throw it.” Tossing everything from asparagus tips to their cookies, these Commoners have put Upper Eagle on the map and butter pats on their portraits. Ducking a bowl of Jello with bacon bits, the Band forms a “flying vege” and salutes the aerodynamic excellence of what DFS has the nerve to call “food.”
“Anything Goes” (Band forms a blob)
As midterms approach, many freshman find themselves pulling their first all-nighters. Those who are lucky enough to make it in bed often find themselves tossing and turning, simply looking for a comfortable position and a soft place to lay their head. Once these many active hours have been spent, the student has lost something he or she can never regain: that’s right, sleep! Catching forty winks, the Band plays a suitable lullaby.
“Oh What a Beautiful Morning” (Band forms letters ‘ZZZ’)
Among the many other things that students are prone to lose, the Band especially notes the following:
a) Touch with reality
b) Eyesight
c) Memory
d) Memory
e) Memory
f) Yale
g) Musical taste
Hoping to make up for this final loss, the Band leaves the field….while playing a hard driving arrangement of “The Thunderer.”
(Band marches to sidelines in a block ‘P’)
October 21st, 1978
Princeton wins 13-12
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a long, hard look at Things You Lose at Princeton.
“Princeton Forward”
One of the first things all students lose at Princeton is their shirt. Even before they arrive, Princeton has lessened the bulge in their wallets by a cool eight grand. For students who can’t raise enough, the University lends a hand with its generous financial aid program. In return for this money, Princeton expects the students to put out….academically. Bouncing a check on the field, the Band notes that it’s that time of the month again.
“Free” (Band form a check and jumps up and down)
Another thing people lose at Princeton is their appetite. This has given rise to the philosophy expounded in Upper Eagle at least twice a week: “If you can’t eat it, throw it.” Tossing everything from asparagus tips to their cookies, these Commoners have put Upper Eagle on the map and butter pats on their portraits. Ducking a bowl of Jello with bacon bits, the Band forms a “flying vege” and salutes the aerodynamic excellence of what DFS has the nerve to call “food.”
“Anything Goes” (Band forms a blob)
As midterms approach, many freshman find themselves pulling their first all-nighters. Those who are lucky enough to make it in bed often find themselves tossing and turning, simply looking for a comfortable position and a soft place to lay their head. Once these many active hours have been spent, the student has lost something he or she can never regain: that’s right, sleep! Catching forty winks, the Band plays a suitable lullaby.
“Oh What a Beautiful Morning” (Band forms letters ‘ZZZ’)
Among the many other things that students are prone to lose, the Band especially notes the following:
a) Touch with reality
b) Eyesight
c) Memory
d) Memory
e) Memory
f) Yale
g) Musical taste
Hoping to make up for this final loss, the Band leaves the field….while playing a hard driving arrangement of “The Thunderer.”
(Band marches to sidelines in a block ‘P’)
