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Wednesday, August 31, 1977
University Daily Kansan
Mounting a bucking bronze for only his second time, John Butterfield takes a moment to psych himself up before the chute swings open.
Bitin' the dust
Bv WALT BRAUN
Bucking the traditional Country Club Week festivities, John Butterfield, who high-jumped for the University of Kansas track team with high-throne with other student-cowboys at the First Annual River City Rodeo last weekend.
Butterfield, Kansas City, Kans., senior, rode — or almost rode — a bucking bronce in the novice bareback-riding event at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.
"It was a blast," Butterfield said. He lasted four seconds on a bronze named In the Sunday afternoon mud
mud,
"I'm trying this again next year, if not before",
he said, "he said his four-second ride Sunday bettered us in Friday night attempt,
and he said left the chute before his baptism in the dust."
baptism in the use
If the novices bid dust Friday night, they ate mid Sunday afternoon because of heavy rains Saturday night.
Most riders looked as though they had been dipped in chocolate after falling and slipping face down into the ice, which clattered by it; boots sank a foot deep into it.
The excitement was not dampened by the mud, however. Butterfield was thrilled.
People missed the rodeo; attendance was fair but less than the promoters had wanted. The Lawrence Jayces sponsored the rodeo, and the Bob Lee Memorial Fund and the Boys' Club.
"I think the enthusiasm generated here will do next year's roode a lot of good," he said.
*The crowd was enthusiastic, responding with oinks and ahs to good jokes and bad jokes.*
Bareback riders bad their share of bad falls. Butterfield, who rode twice — and fell twice — said the first try was the tough one.
The riders must mount the horses in the chute, with no saddle and with only a leather suitcase-like handle strapped around the horse's neck to hold.
"The second rides went a lot better," he said. "I didn't know how much longer I would stay on, but I knew a little better how to react to what would happen."
Holding the strap with one hand, the riders are jerked from the chute by the
horses. After several bone-rattling bucks, they are tossed back to earth. The ride is over.
"eight seconds never seemed like so long," Butterfield said. "It all happens pretty quickly. First you have two or three guys giving you instructions and wishing you luck. Then you are out there, and then you're on the ground."
Although he is determined to ride bareback again, Butterfield, who wore the name "Buck" on the back of his shirt, has another challenge in view. Bull riding.
After a thrilling second ride, Butterfield takes time out to watch other cowboy rides (top). Although he stayed on only four of the required eight steps, Butterfield thinks he did "all right" for his first time.
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STUDENT UNION ACTIVITIES proudly announces its '77-'78 DANCE SEASON
FOOTNOTE —from the California Institute of the Arts, this group combines chamber music with dance and visual effects for a blend of comedy, music, dance and multi-media. "A brilliantly appealing concert event," Los Angeles Times Wednesday, September 7, University Theatre, 8:00 p.m., $2.00
BELLA LEWITZKY DANCE COMPANY—based in Los Angeles, Lewitzky carries on the choreographic tradition of Lester Horton. She is a great dancer as well as a pioneer in modern dance.
Review.
"To have seen her dance reawakens joy, security and a sense of well being." Marcelle Michel, Paris Le Monde Saturday, October 22, Hoch Auditorium, 8:00 p.m., $4.00
BILL EVANS DANCE COMPANY—Evans was choreographer and soloist with Utah Repertory Dance Company before founding his own in Seattle. His choreography is in the repertoire of companies all over the world. Evans will be here for five days in a National Endowment for the Arts and Kansas Arts Commission Residency. "Dance of social commentator," Dance
Arts and Kansas Arts Commission Resumes "Modern dance at its best in the role of social commentator." Dance
saturday, December 3, University Theatre, 8:00 p.m., $4.00
Children's performance, Sunday, December 4, University Theatre
ERICK HAWKINS DANCE COMPANY—Hawkins was the first man to dance with the Martha Graham Company. With his own company since 1901 he has become one of the most original and important choreographers in the world. His work emphasizes total integration of live music and sets and costumes by Motherwell, Frankenthaler, Noguchi and others.
"Mr. Hawkins has been undisputably one of the major artistic voices of this generation." Anna Klisselgoff, New York Times Saturday, February 18, Hoch Auditorium, 8:00 p.m., $4.00
If you are interested in assisting with the appearances of these outstanding artists, come to the SUA office or call 864-3477.
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