A Rootin', Tootin' Evening.

It was a rootin', tootin' evening when Paul Zarzyski brought his brand of cowboy and western poetry to the Nelson auditorium.

Part reading, part performance, all hard work, Zarzyski roped his audience in and kept them tied to their seats as he launched his poetry with a rapid fire delivery.

Touching on themes ranging from the nature of friendship to the best type of pie, Zarzyski paid homage to his mentor, Richard Hugo, who taught him to listen to the music of words.

(At right) Mike Masterson, Professor of Music, Del Nose, Rodeo Coach, and Paul Zarzyski take a moment to visit before the presentation.