Purpose of gang at Paschal High Children and their parents School sadly ironic/Page 2 learned important information k during festival at TCU/Page 3 ; TCU DAILY SKIFF Vol. 85, No. 35 WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3, 1985 Fort Worth, Texas Gorbachev sends reply to invitation WASHINGTON (AP)- President answered, and we're in negotiations, with Gorbachev despite the killing on Other points made by Reagan in program. "The plain truth of the mat- Jews at the hands of the Nazis during Reagan says new Soviet leader and we'll just leave it like that," the March 24 of U.S. Army Maj. Arthur the interview included: ter is they ve been doing the same World War II. Reagan said it would Mikhail Gorbachev has sent a reply to president said. D, Nicholson Jr., who was shot by a -Disaffection among Nicaraguans kind ot research in the same areas and not be appropriate for him to visit the his invitation lor a summit meeting, Reagan extended the summit in- Soviet sentry in East Germany. with the leftist Sandinista govern- started it before we did." Dachau concentration camp during hut the president refutes to divulge vitation in a letter brought to Moscow ment is increasing. his visit to Europe next month during "This was a murder, a cold-blooded its contents. last month by Vice President George -Reagan expressed optimism about -The United States will "go to the the 40th anniversary celebration of murder, and it reflects on the differ- However, The Washington Post. Bush at the time of the funeral of Gor- trade talks with Japan, saying he ex- source it foreign governments are the Allied victory over Germany. "1 ence between the two societies, one which interviewed Reagan Monday, bachev's predecessor, Konstantin V. pects Prime Minister Yasuhiro Naka- found to be sponsors of terrorist acts. believe we should all start recognizing that has no regard for human life and quoted unidentified administration Chernenko. sone to keep his commitment to open -The administration will continue the day of the end ol the war," Reagan sources as saying Gorbachev en- one like our own that thinks it's the A U.S. official who follows U.S.- Japanese markets to U.S. goods. He its policy of quiet diplomacy in its said, "and make it more ol a celebra- dorsed the idea ol a meeting without most important thing," Reagan said. Soviet relations closely told The also said he would oppose any protec- dealings with the apartheid govern- tion of the fact that on that day. 40-odd specifying a time or place. Associated Press late Monday he "And. yes, I want a meeting even tionist legislation. ment in South Africa, where Reagan years ago, began the friendship (with Reagan told the Post lie never dis- knew of no evidence to indicate Gor- more so, to sit down and look some- -Negotiations in Geneva to reduce once again blamed some ot the recent Germany) that we now know. Forty cusses communications with other bachev had definitely agreed to a one in the eye and talk to him about offensive nuclear weapons are going violence on black factions. years of peace between us And at the heads ot state, hut said he was "hope- summit meeting. what we could do to make sure no- forward despite heavy Soviet critic- same time, yon can say: and let us ful that we can have such a meeting In the Post interview, Reagan thing of this kind happens again," he ism of the Reagan administration's -While saying that America should keep it and never go back that other "I wrote, and he (Gorbachev) reiterated his desire for a meeting added. "Star Wars missile defense research not forget the deaths of millions of way." Good music found at TCU Jazz Festival TCU House of Student Representa- Scott Mackey tives helps with donations. This keeps Skiff Reporter the ticket cost for students and faculty to a minimum. TCU is working hard to maintain One of the major reasons for the jazz as "Americas original art form." festival is to recruit prospective stu- Last weekend the Eighth Annual dents, Wilson said. It gives the stu- TCU Jazz Festival got underway with dents a chance to visit TCU and some 20 high school bands competing actually be a part of the music depart- for honors. This years guest soloist ment as well as view the facilities fir- was Roger Pemberton, saxophonist sthand The Jazz Ensemble also goes and woodwind specialist jazz clini- on tours and plays concerts across the cian, presently from Chicago. country as well as internationally. In Friday's agenda had class 3A high 1979, the Jazz Ensemble went on a school bands performing while classes three week cultural exchange tour of 4A and 5A competed on Saturday. the Soviet Union and Poland. Saturday evening, the festival con- cluded with a performance by the Pemberton was one of the major TCU Jazz Ensemble and Roger Pem- attractions for this year's festival. He has served as studio musician and berton as part of the awards cere- arranger for CBS, arranger for the mony. First place winners were Mid- Glenn Miller Orchestra, and has re- lothian High School (3A), directed by corded with Woody Herman, Les Wes Robbins; Arlington Martin High Hooper and Maynard Ferguson. Past School's (4A) 2nd band, directed by guest soloists for the festival have in- Dave Henning, and Martin's 1st band cluded Urhie Green, Mike Vax, directed by Jim McDaniel, Ashley Alexander and Frank Man- Drummer Eric Rettig (Midlothian), tooth. trumpet player John Morgan (De- Wilson gives much of the credit for Soto) and saxophonist Neal Cotterill the festival's success to Bob Blanton, (Newman-Smith) all won honors as director of bands, and to the jazz stu- outstanding musician in their class. dents themselves. The TCU Jazz Festival was started eight years ago by present director of "I'm lucky because I have the ~iW '■"..*".*■ ' ** ••'..•, V"- \" '**»* '£-' ■***>?& jazz studies, Curt Wilson, and has greatest group of students in the grown to be the largest in Texas. world," he said. Students help with "Jazz, is big in Texas high school organization of the festival and aid **£» * ■ -v. ,,.,.. "^■C; • , ■-M.".-! ■••' ,UjB *? bands and our festival is in competi- Wilson throughout. JM*y:- ' -■ • . ■• *&•$'• ' " ■• • f*-V'«,'.,';», •-'•.,. •■■*• tion with several large festivals across Wilson said he doesn't see much Texas," Wilson said, "hut 1 think our future growth of the festival. "I just Susan Douglas-Roberts teaches her modern dance class outside during the recent warm spring weather. PHOTO BY MOLLY K ECKERT festival is held at the perfect time." want to keep it a quality festival. It can The festival is financed by entry sometimes be difficult to find good fees paid by competing bands, and the jazz, he said. Knowles doing her best and getting job done Plus, she is currently working on a "It's helped out a lot. When there's However. Knowles enjoys her life WORLD MONITOR Amy Stepp masters of business administration a problem, you can talk to her about in the Army, as hectic as it may be. degree at TCU. She lacks only six it," says Gilbert who is second in com- She feels the benefits far outweigh the Skiff Reporter Nation hours of completing her degree. mand of TCU's cadet corps. "It even disadvantages. Knowles is also a wife and the helps with little things like having If you saw Carolyn Knowles walk- "1 think it's exciting. It's adventur- mother of a three-year-old girl. someone to teach you the correct way Proposed bill expands food stamps, lunch programs ing down the street, you probably ous. The benefits of being in the prog- Superwoman? Could be. But it's all to wear the female uniform. WASHINGTON (AP)- Several existing anti-hunger programs such wouldn't think she was tough, author- ram are very great. Knowles says. in a day's work for her. as food stamps and school lunches would be expanded by a $1 bil- itative or competitive. Cadet Cpl. Jeff Loy, a freshman, Knowles finds her days to be very lion federal food help bill proposed by a Houston congressman. finds it is no different in dealing with a Knowles, a captain in the U.S. long. "My day starts at 5 a.m. and "Be all that you can be" is the Rep. Mickey Leland, a Democrat, said Monday the bill is needed male or female officer. "Both know Army stationed with the ROTC at then by the time my daughter goes to famous Army slogan. Knowles' view because the Reagan administration has cut back on food aid, and pri- what they're talking about," says Loy. TCU, looks more like a fashion model bed at 9 p.m., I stay up a couple of on life is very similar. vate charities cannot keep up with the need for soup kitchens. He added, however, that he possibly than a strict commander. hours and study. Housework only "There is a direct correlation between the administration policies gives a female officer a bit more re- "My motto's always been Be the But she has earned the respect that gets done on Saturday," she said. cutting hack social programs and the number of poor people needing spect. best of whatever yon are To me you a good officer deserves through years Although softspoken, Knowles' food assistance," Leland said. "It has to do with the characterization can't help but be good if you've got tone of voice commands respect Knowles also receives high ratings of the nation by the president." of hard work.