Ferris State University - Ferriscope Yearbook (Big Rapids, MI)

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Homecoming—a Weekend to Remember Alumni returned to discover a massive building program had altered the campus ap- pearance almost month-by-month. Both new and old students took part in the myriad of ac- tivities which made Sigma Phi Epsilon’s 39th Annual Homecoming a weekend to remember. Sunday's entertainment was the New Christy Minstrels. One of the contests was the greased pole climb Zelda Gurch, the Vet's Club float entry, added humor to the parade. 28

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A spectacular halftime show was presented by high school bands from all over Western Michigan. Ferris Gridders Take on EMU FSC cheerleaders led the huge throng at the Homecoming game. 27 Cheering from the pep rally at Top Taggart Field on Friday evening could be heard over the entire campus. A capacity crowd of alum- ni and students roared with excitement as the final lines of our Alma Mater were sung. The queen finalists were introduced and sec- onds later Miss Beverly Hrabec was crowned 1967 Homecoming Queen. Queen Bev reigned most graciously over the games and contests that followed. Contests for the girls included a sack race and jumping rope. The men participated in the greased pole climb and the chariot race. Topping off Friday evening was a pre- Homecoming dance sponsored by Alpha Gam- ma Delta which gave alumni and students a chance to meet.

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Adding humor to the parade was an all clown band. Even‘ Dynamite’ came to town for the parade. 29