Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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Glenn Fritts. one of the court's spokesmen, speaks with km Bosley, the host of American Northwest W C.mr The 1‘ 88 Oregon State University Homecoming Court Top left - Rob Patton, Glenn Fritts. left Guzio. Bob Paluska. Khanh Nguyen Bottom left-Barb Clark. Jennifer Jacobson. Michele Michael. Brenda Yeats. Tracy Barnes. 14 homecoming

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M.itt Him 1 Mortar Board Presuient der« nds the students in .1 war raip-d against the .• Jrr :r stration (i) change ( ommrili rmrn! Tradition Lost During fall term, several rallies occurred where students fought for the return of the traditional commencement date. The traditional date was scheduled for the weekend before finals. Due to the change, students joined the hundreds of other universities around the nation in graduating the weekend after finals week. One week is not going to make a substantial difference in our whole education, said Senior Class President Brad Whitaker. The Faculty Senate, who were responsible for the change in date, said there had been complaints for years from faculty members about the disruption in classes. The faculty didn't like the hassle of giving finals to seniors a week early. It's really hard to teach a class when part of it ends one week and part ends the next week. explained D.S. Fullerton. associate vice president for academic affairs. The faculty point was that, spring term, seniors didn't take all senior classes. They took different levels of classes, some even being freshman level classes. Therefore, the impact of disruption was all over campus, according to Fullerton. Some students complained the facul- ty didn't understand how strongly the issue would affect their futures. They were especially upset because the students didn't have any say in the manner. It's a faculty decision we are supporting. said Fullerton. They're looking at their own views and aren't considering how important it is for us to have that extra week. said Whitaker. The seniors informed the faculty they needed time before commencement to close bank accounts and rental agreements. tie up loose ends before moving on and get a jump start towards the job market before schools let out. In the past we've had a week to relocate, now we will be busy up until Friday and a lot of people have to start jobs on Monday. said Whitaker. According to Whitaker, the traditional commencement was something that has been unique to OSCI and now with the new date it won't be as eventful. Whitaker noted that the only drawback was that most undergraduates would be gone and all that would attend the ceremony would be a few faculty members, seniors and their parents. It's not the four hour ceremony that you attend, it's the whole weekend that is most remembered, said Whitaker. —Jill Carlin It's not the four hour ceremony that you attend, it's the whole weekend that is most remembered. —Brad Whitaker fowd or seniors scream to protest I ha- new o|x sj| ot President IKrne to de!a graduation erenxxves 13

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The women ot CaCahan Hall f n the OSU Home-coming parade with their own version of a train Alumni Return Homecoming was a busy time around campus. Many activities were planned for current students and faculty, as well as returning alumni. A 10 member court was selected to represent the school at different events during the week. The court attended a court luncheon, went on a tour of the capital building, went on airplane rides over Corvallis, spoke on Z100 radio, appeared on AM Northwest and visited Shriners Hospital. The king and queen were announced at the bonfire on Friday and again during halftime at the football game. This was the first year the king and queen were announced at the end of the week, instead of the start. I would encourage people to apply for homecoming court, because you learn a lot about the university, the alumni and yourself.” said Homecoming queen Tracy Barnes. On Tuesday. Benny Beaver celebrated his 36 birthday in the quad. Refreshments were served and balloons were handed out. The weekend offered many events. A parade was held Friday night. Living groups made floats and the band performed. The parade began at the Memorial (Jnion and ended at the site of the bonfire. Members of the football team, the homecoming court, the marching band and parade participants were all present at the bonfire. Saturday, new clocks in Benton Hall were dedicated. Benton Hall, the oldest building on campus, had never received clocks in its tower, because funds were unavailable. The homecoming football game put the Beavers up against third ranked USC. Although the Beavers played tough. USC defeated them. The halftime show presented the marching band forming pictures of smokey the bear, who was at the game encouraging people to help prevent forest fires. Mt. Saint Helens, a sun dial, the U S. shield and the traditional Beaver spell out. While the band played. World War II planes flew over the stadium, as a patriotic tribute to the American airmen who fought in the war. Alumni has some events planned especially for them. A reception, put on by the OSU Alumni Association and the Office of Student Affairs, was held Friday afternoon, and the 5K Run with an Alum was held Sunday morning to end the Homecoming festivities. — ( im y I would encourage people to apply for homecoming court, because you learn a lot about the university, the alumni and yourself. — Tracy Barnes Th - residents ot finley Hall show their Homer om- r K spirit HOMECOMIN 15