Columbia 1967
Princeton at Columbia
October 7th, 1967
Princeton wins 28-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a look at contemporary New York City. Once upon a time there was a scientist with a new, improved cigarette filter, whose secret ingredients to anyone at any price — so he gave it to Columbia University. Supposedly to raise money for cancer research, Columbia is now contemplating the sale of cigarettes using this new filter. Forming another nail in your coffin on the field, we wonder whether Columbia is considering only the best interests of society in contemplating such actions.
“If I Had a Hammer” (Band forms a thumbtack)
We turn our attention to New York’s latest plunge into the field of experimental education, the city teacher’s strike. Although the teachers repeatedly and publicly affirmed that they were striking with only the most noble of intentions, much confusion as to the actual cause of the strike remains. The Band forms a better condition for the students on the field and suggests the real root of the problem.
“More” (Band forms ‘$’)
New York has been troubled with another labor problem perhaps even more serious that that posed by the teachers, the strike by the Rockettes of Radio City. Despite the obvious justice of their demands, the Rockettes seem to have little hope of success, and may soon have to seek employment elsewhere. Forming a string on the field, we remind them that for those who are willing to stop at nothing, there are plenty of jobs available.
“The Stripper” (Band forms ‘G’)
Finally we wish to pay tribute to a local organization whose work against prejudice and narrow-minded bigotry has been outstanding — the nationally renowned Homophile Society. Despite bitter opposition and seemingly impenetrable barriers, this organization has never faltered (drooped) in its fight for acceptance. Forming a stout heart on the field, the Band salutes them in their continuing struggle to prove that it’s not what you are, but who who you are that matters.
“Stout-Hearted Men”
October 7th, 1967
Princeton wins 28-14
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Marching Band takes a look at contemporary New York City. Once upon a time there was a scientist with a new, improved cigarette filter, whose secret ingredients to anyone at any price — so he gave it to Columbia University. Supposedly to raise money for cancer research, Columbia is now contemplating the sale of cigarettes using this new filter. Forming another nail in your coffin on the field, we wonder whether Columbia is considering only the best interests of society in contemplating such actions.
“If I Had a Hammer” (Band forms a thumbtack)
We turn our attention to New York’s latest plunge into the field of experimental education, the city teacher’s strike. Although the teachers repeatedly and publicly affirmed that they were striking with only the most noble of intentions, much confusion as to the actual cause of the strike remains. The Band forms a better condition for the students on the field and suggests the real root of the problem.
“More” (Band forms ‘$’)
New York has been troubled with another labor problem perhaps even more serious that that posed by the teachers, the strike by the Rockettes of Radio City. Despite the obvious justice of their demands, the Rockettes seem to have little hope of success, and may soon have to seek employment elsewhere. Forming a string on the field, we remind them that for those who are willing to stop at nothing, there are plenty of jobs available.
“The Stripper” (Band forms ‘G’)
Finally we wish to pay tribute to a local organization whose work against prejudice and narrow-minded bigotry has been outstanding — the nationally renowned Homophile Society. Despite bitter opposition and seemingly impenetrable barriers, this organization has never faltered (drooped) in its fight for acceptance. Forming a stout heart on the field, the Band salutes them in their continuing struggle to prove that it’s not what you are, but who who you are that matters.
“Stout-Hearted Men”
