Penn 1980
Penn at Princeton
November 1st, 1980
Princeton wins 28-21
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Band takes a long, hard look at Provost Rudenstine’s sense of humor. (Long Pause) And now, a long, hard look at the draft.
“Princeton Forward”
Classification 1A: the rich kid. He doesn’t have to worry. He’s got money. He’s got connections. He’s got a father who’s been paying off congressmen. When he wants to avoid a draft he puts on a sweater. But no more. Daddy has decided that war is good for the country and great for business. Don’t feel sorry for this poor little rich kid. He can get an educational deferment. Uh oh — he doesn’t go to an educational institution. He goes to Penn.
“You’re in the Army Now”
Classification M-16: the radical activist. This self-proclaimed revolutionary has been fighting oppression throughout the world for years — by marching behind Nassau Hall. But now, when Uncle Sam wants more than chants and speeches, our freedom fighter replies, “what about my freedom? I can’t get killed — I’m one of America’s elite. Only med school is worth dying for.” Suggesting that our friend may be doing his next protesting in Montreal, the Band forms the Northern border.
“Theme from Exodus”
Classification 65 and over: old fogey politician. Reversing all his election promises, this patriotic warhawk has decided that the only way to beat those Commies is to draft all the kids who voted for his opponent. Besides, if all the young people go to war, no one will notice how old our button pushing friend is. Suggesting the perfect age for drafting, the Band comes up with a better idea: draft the politicians.
“When I’m 65” (Band forms 8^2)
Classification 4F: the Princeton Band. Now you wouldn’t want to draft us, would you? Don’t answer that, administration. Besides, we’ve formed our own paramilitary unit ready to conquer the world with sonic Sousa power spreading truth, freedom and the Princeton way.
“Hands Across the Sea” (Band forms three straight lines)
November 1st, 1980
Princeton wins 28-21
Ladies and gentlemen, the Princeton University Band takes a long, hard look at Provost Rudenstine’s sense of humor. (Long Pause) And now, a long, hard look at the draft.
“Princeton Forward”
Classification 1A: the rich kid. He doesn’t have to worry. He’s got money. He’s got connections. He’s got a father who’s been paying off congressmen. When he wants to avoid a draft he puts on a sweater. But no more. Daddy has decided that war is good for the country and great for business. Don’t feel sorry for this poor little rich kid. He can get an educational deferment. Uh oh — he doesn’t go to an educational institution. He goes to Penn.
“You’re in the Army Now”
Classification M-16: the radical activist. This self-proclaimed revolutionary has been fighting oppression throughout the world for years — by marching behind Nassau Hall. But now, when Uncle Sam wants more than chants and speeches, our freedom fighter replies, “what about my freedom? I can’t get killed — I’m one of America’s elite. Only med school is worth dying for.” Suggesting that our friend may be doing his next protesting in Montreal, the Band forms the Northern border.
“Theme from Exodus”
Classification 65 and over: old fogey politician. Reversing all his election promises, this patriotic warhawk has decided that the only way to beat those Commies is to draft all the kids who voted for his opponent. Besides, if all the young people go to war, no one will notice how old our button pushing friend is. Suggesting the perfect age for drafting, the Band comes up with a better idea: draft the politicians.
“When I’m 65” (Band forms 8^2)
Classification 4F: the Princeton Band. Now you wouldn’t want to draft us, would you? Don’t answer that, administration. Besides, we’ve formed our own paramilitary unit ready to conquer the world with sonic Sousa power spreading truth, freedom and the Princeton way.
“Hands Across the Sea” (Band forms three straight lines)
