Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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m E E av E Cd x '5 Z E .E :1 5 Parents were pleased that some Miamians chose to chose the libraries, others chose the Zebra Room study on Friday and Saturday nights. While some or resident hall study areas as Brad Mikes did. Integrity, precision and refinement were symbolized these qualities presented themselves in their childts by the Beta Bells towering amidst the brick education. buildings and trees. Parents were impressed as Student Life 29

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When students came to Miami University they exchanged their parents for a surrogate parent: iiMother Miami? Miami, with its spe- cial treatment of freshmen, tried to cushion the step from high school to college. After freshman year, students received the Chance to try things on their own with less attention. uMother Miami still checked up on her stu- dents from time to time, however, to keep them in line and to satisfy parentsi concerns. Along with the comfort provided by the security of Mother Miami, many parents had an idealized view of Miami as a perfectly iso- lated section of the world for quality academic work. iii do expect the ultimate, not just average or better, Mrs. Betty Wright said of her daughter Lynn's work. iiWhen she leaves here sheill have one of the best educa- tions possible? The general consensus among parents seemed to be that Miamiis isolated study habitat set it apart from other universities. uThere is a totally different type of environment here at Miami, Mrs. Daniel R. Jenkins said. The emphasis on isolation made the school more conducive to study- ing. Set off in a small community with one of the most beautiful campuses in America, iiMiami is an ideal place to get your higher learning, Leroy and Isabelle Clymer said. They continued, ult is a learning atmosphere without distraction in contrast to a school in a big City. Miamiis campus was very appealing to the eye and heart. Parents found a warm and friendly atmosphere. The University treats parents as well as the studentsf' said Mrs. Bernard Malmfeldt. Mr. J.T. Bowker said, The students are very friendly? Parents said they felt students enrolled at Miami had positive outlooks on life, and with higher learning they could go far. iiThere is a better class of people here than at a ttypicaD state school? said Mrs. Carol Gardepe of Cin- cinnati. uAlso more academics. A gentle type of person is found here; living conditions overall are much better than other state schools. Miami seems less like an institution. uMiami has the facilities and is a high quality school? Mrs. Wright said, iibut it is up to Lynn 28 Parents Views PARENTS , VIEWS Parents believed Miamiis relatively small size t15,047i and good overall student-to- faculty ratio 07.5:D allowed students to get individual help. Bowker said, til think there is a closeness here between faculty and stu- dents. Gardepe said of her daughter Eliz- abeth, uHopefully sheill be more than just a number. She should get more out of Miamiis classes and social life? Miami had many organizations to keep stu- dents busy. They ranged from religious, academic and social activity within the com- munity to sororities and fraternities; some- thing for every student. These helped shape social as well as academic futures for parents offspring. The education and social contacts here were of great value to parents, as far as their son or daughteris future was concerned. iiWe feel coming from Miami one can get into graduate school, because there is a well- rounded education with enough background to be successful? the Clymers said. Bowker agreed. iiPeople are very important every- where; the more people you know from here the better. The conflict between what parents ex- pected of their sons and daughters educa- tion contrasted with what they expected of their social life. A solid education was a num- ber one priority - a stepping stone toward the future. Yet they desired their children to have an active social life. Partially this was for entertainment, but it was also due to some truth in the cliche, it's not what you know, but who you knowf Warily, Miami students tried to balance their educational needs with an active social calendar. And to please their biggest supporters: Mom and Dad. f. Judy DuScheid Freshman Orientation acquainted the students and their parents with campus and policies. The parents were interested in the life of a Miami student since this was to become their childis home away from home.

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In a shield formation, the marching band played the uStar Spangled Banner during the Parents' Weekend game with Kent State. In addition to the football game. Parents' Weekend was a superb opportunity to show off Miamiis breathtaking campus to the family. The warm rays of sun highlighted the Saturday game with 30 Parents Weekend VWmemmz Hi Mom and Dad! How about dinner? Banners hanging outside residence halls and fraternity houses greeted and welcomed parents to Oxford and the Miami campus. The annual Parentsi Weekend, held Octo- ber 2-4, provided a wide range of activities for both parents and students. Two highlights of the three-day reunion were the Saturday afternoon 20-14 victory over Kent State in football, and the performances of The Glenn Miller and Tommy Dorsey Orchestras Satur- day evening at Millett Hall. Parents of the Year, Dr. and Mrs. John P. Maggard were honored during the pre-game ceremonies of the football game. The Cam- pus Activities Council chose the Maggards on the basis of their contributions to Miami and service to the Oxford community. Maggard, professor of marketing and management, established Laws Hall and Associates. Unique to Miami, Laws Hall and Associates gave stu- dents the opportunity to design an entire marketing plan for a company. The weekend also featured a wide variety of other athletic contests and entertaining activi- parents enjoyed the beautiful weather, art museum tours, a concert and seeing their children. Kent State for Meg Conger and her parents, Bob and Rita. Lori Hawkins ties planned by the Campus Activities Coun- cil. The Miami womenis field hockey team played a trio of games, losing 3-2 to Bowling Green, but defeating Kent State and the Uni- versity of Toledo each 2-0. The guests were also given the opportunity to attend the Gym- nastics Club show. The Menis Aquatic Club presented their 28th annual show, The Love Float. The Program Board sponsored the films uThe Stingi' and Resurrection and a concert by the Miami University J azz Ensem- bles. Tours were conducted around campus and through the McGuffey Museum and Art Museum. The NROTC held an open house and also presented Pass in Review, a drill exhibition. The finale of events was a brunch buffet held Sunday in the Shriver Center. Sunday afternoon arrived too quickly for both the students and parents. There was barely enough time to catch up on hometown happenings before the weekend came to a Close. After going out to lunch, families said their goodbyes, already anticipating their next reunion. f. J ane Prendergast