William Ellsworth, aka "ellsworth", fossil, etc. Class of 1950. Cal Band announcer until his death in 1973. Worked for the ASUC coordinatiing spirit groups. Spent a lot of time with the Band. Beloved by band members, but never taken too seriously. He was a sweet guy who loved the band down to his shoes. At the appropriate time, he would break into a soft shoe dance to "Tea for Two". Many of the traditions started by Bill are maintained by the current announcer, Albertl Locher, such as the score prediction before every home football game. Bill was a redhead who died his hair blue on the Monday (Blue Monday) before the Big Game. He was a very endearing character, and it's great that his "fossil" song is stsill remembered.
