 History of UND Varsity Bards,
New Book Available
Stand Up and Cheer is a new book about the founding of the University of North Dakota Varsity Bards, written by James T. Fudge, PhD, who was the second conductor of the Bards (1957-1968) and who is now retired with his wife Irene in San Diego. The book, full of many old photos and Bards’ Programs, relates the founding of the organization in 1952 by Carol Humpstone, at the encouragement of a few young male UND students. It also explains the great traditions that were established by the group during the first two decades of their award-winning existence. Dr. Fudge’s writing style is so vivid and lively you’ll feel as though you were right there with the Bards during those early years. Parts will have you doubled over with laughter and others will have your eyes brimming with tears as the author reveals the exciting and often rambunctious experiences of the Bards. Accompanying the book is a CD with 15 songs recorded by the Bards from various classes during those years. The CD was prepared professionally and the sound quality is excellent. 
Jim Fudge at the Bards 10th
Anniversary Concert in 1962.
This combination of book and CD should be considered a “must have” by any former member of the Varsity Bards, or any music lover or history buff. You will, without a doubt, find yourself referring back to the book and listening to the CD many times for years to come. Former UND President Dr. Thomas J. Clifford wrote the Foreword to the book. A part of that Foreword reads: “Now Jim Fudge has written this book with the title of Stand Up and Cheer. What a wonderful title, what a wonderful song, and what a wonderful contribution Carol, Jim, and all those great young men made for the state of North Dakota and for the University of North Dakota! I can’t wait to receive a copy of Stand Up and Cheer”, Dr. Thomas J. Clifford
President Emeritus, The University of North Dakota The book and CD combination is available for $49.95 (including shipping and handling). Student pricing (and for orders of 5 or more sets) is $39.95 each. Please note that 100% of all profits from the sale of the book and CD set will be donated to the current Varsity Bards at UND.  Handling and distribution of orders is being carried out by two of Dr. Fudge’s former Bards, also living in San Diego, Phil Schmidt and Doug McLeod, who have donated all of their time to the fund-raising project.
Send your checks and mailing address to:
Phil Schmidt
8526 Amato Drive
Lakeside, CA 92040
Note: Make checks payable to Philip Schmidt, with a note on the check “For Bards Book & CD”. Feel free to contact Phil with any questions.
619-749-1641
PhilSchmidt@Cox.net
We thank you in advance for your orders, which will benefit the current Bards organization.
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