Robert W. Snyder '38, a funeral director from Riegelsville. PA, said he wasn't certain whether he would join the band on the field Saturday, adding that he would "see how stiff the drill is."
But Snyder, who was a trumpeter with the band in the late 30's, will be one of several returning student conductors who will direct the band this weekend.
Mom
After the game on Saturday, band members and alumni will join together for a "big smash banquet," said O'Brien. One of the speakers at the banquet will be Alice Tondel, "The Band's Mom," he added.
Tondel, who has been "The Band's Mom" for 35 years, does the band's artwork, helps take care of uniforms and provides moral support. Although she says she's actually 72 years old, band tradition requires that she be officially identified as being 27.
Fight Fiercely
Tom Lehrer '47, the humorous songwriter whose composition "Fight Fiercely Harvard" is a staple of the Band's repertoire, said yesterday that he will not be able to attend the celebration.
But he added that he was pleased that the Band would be playing his song.
"I think it's delightful that something that I sat in my room in Lowell House 38 years ago and worked out is being performed in the hallowed halls of Sanders Theater by a full complement," he said