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THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
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Brazos Valley Symphony Orchestra
Dr. Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director
Sponsored by
The Eagle
Flying higher every day
On the program:
Bachianas Brasileiras N. 5 Villa-Lobos
Kelli Estes, soprano
Rhapsody in Blue Gershwin
Werner Rose, piano
Maiagueha Lecuona
Tangazo Astor Piazzolla
Rodeo Copland
Pre-concert Lecture
April 16, 2000, 7:00 PM, Rudder Exhibit Hall
Dr. Alan Houtchens
Assoc. Professor, Performance Studies Program, Texas AdrM University
Sunday, April 16, 2000
8:00 RM., Rudder Auditorium
Tickets may be purchased at the MSC Box Office, 845-1234
Tickets cost: $20.00 adults, $5*00 students
Additional support provided by Texas AdrM University Department of Performance Studies,
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NEWS
Page 2
THE BATTALION
Thursdai
Drug charges
shock school
BASEBALL Anyone?
Tryouts for Aggieland Baseball League
(18 & over)
Saturday, April 15 @ 2pm
Travis Park (on Carson, in Bryan)
Questions call Greg 224-0005
or Andy 574-8859
"Why go soft when you can go HARD!"
AUSTIN (AP) — As the
new principal at Johnston High
School, AI
Mindiz-
M el ton was
supposed to
bring stabili
ty to a school
reeling from
neglect, high
dropout rates
and low stu
dent perfor
mance.
But teach
ers and stu-
“This makes our
sch(K)l look
worse. We don't
appreciate that.”
Jose Esquivel
sophomore
dents were shocked to leam he
was arrested on drug charges
after police found 3 1/2 ounces
of marijuana at Mindiz-
Mclton’s home.
“People are very dis
traught,” journalism teacher
Janet Elbom told the Austin-
American States man.
“The kids arc going ‘He’s the
best principal we ever had.’ Peo
ple just want him back. This is
too much to take,” she said.
Mindiz-Melton, 49, was
jailed early Monday and re
leased about six hours later on
his own recognizance. The
Austin school district placed
him on paid
leave while po
lice investigate.
“A lot of
people are say
ing, ‘This can’t
be,’” said As
sociate Princi
pal Bob Otey.
“That makes
our school look
worse,” said
sophomore Jose
Esquivel. “We
don't appreciate that.”
Police went to Mindiz-
Melton’s home Sunday in re
sponse to a burglary alarm.
They entered the unlocked
front door and said they found
marijuana in a living room ash
tray. Mindiz-Melton was not at
home when officers arrived.
Mindiz-Melton came home
while the officer was still in the
house and initially refused to
give police pennission to search
the home further, police said.
DALLAS (AP) — The last Texas A&M University student hospitalized
from last year's fatal bonfire collapse is expected to go home Friday.
Officials at Zale Lipshy University Hospital told The Dallas Morning
News for Wednesday’s editions that they will announce John Comstock,
18, will return to his family in Richardson.
Comstock was among 27 students hurt in the Nov. 18 collapse that
killed 12 others. After being pinned under a log for almost seven hours,
he was the last to be rescued from the rubble.
Comstock suffered several crushing injuries when logs from the 59-
foot bonfire stack fell as he and others were building it. The bonfire is a
tradition before the annual Texas A&M-Texas football game.
He spent 83 days in intensive care and had his left leg amputated
above the knee.
News in Brief
Bonfire victim expected to go home Service scheduled for former stu
A memorial service will be held for former student Marine^
Clayton J. Kennedy, Jr. in Rudder Auditorium at 2 p.m.
Kennedy. Class of '98. was one of 19 Marines whodiedintfie
of an MV-22 Osprey aircraft Saturday night near Tucson, Ariz.
Kennedy was a member of the Corps of Cadets, the Aggie
the Ross Volunteers Honor Corps organization. During his senio!
Kennedy served as Band commander.
Kennedy was a political science major and received his I':
officer's commission through A&M's Naval R0TC program.
University officials said the service will allow the many people or
pus who were Kennedy's friends and mentors an opportunityto
his memory.
Thursday
Campus Calendar
Chi Alpha Christian Fellowship: Please join us
for praise and worship, Bible study and fellow
ship at 7 p.m. in HECC 200. For more informa
tion, visit our Website at www.xa.tamu.org
Graduate Christian Fellowship of InterVarsity
Christian Fellowship (Grad IVCF): Grad students
meet at 7:30 p.m. for Bible study, prayer, fellow
ship and snacks. Please see our Website at
http://stat.tamu.edu/~inlow/ivcf.html for loca
tions and more information, or call Jen or Mark at
764-1552.
Students For Peace: There will be a series on
Iraq: From Desert Shield to Crippling Sanctions.
Contact Angelique for details on times and
events at 779-8498.
TAMU Buddhist Association guest lecture with
Khempo Tsewang Gyatso. “The Path to Enlighten
ment.” Contact Nathaniel at 696-0384 for more
information.
Alpha Phi Omega: Will be hosting a blood drive at
Rudder Fountain, the Rec Center, Zachry and the
Commons.
Democratic Socialists of Texas A&M: There will
be an organizational meeting open to all indi
viduals interested in building an alternative po
litical and social awareness group in Rudder 402
at 7 p.m. Contact socialists@stuorg.tamu.edu
for details.
Correction
Tuesday's article “A&M pay increas
vice depts. to see hike this tail’' inc
ly stated that all members oi cusM
services, food services and/
scriptors will receive pay raises.
Only employees whose presents^
rate is below the Sept. 1, 2000/
ing rate for their position will rej
pay raises including newly hireci
ployees for positions due to rec^
pay raises.
Texas A&M groundskeepers a
cooks will not be included in!
1 pay raise.
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