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

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PRESIDENT'S it MESSAGE 1259 X 'I f I X X lf. I xx 'x X N. g l , ,a:'j! If Victor Y- Spade siaeni' Pie In the past two years we have observed two significant anniversaries pertaining to Ferris Institute. First came the one hundredth anniversary of the birthdate of the founder of the college. Woodbridge N. Ferris. in 1953. Next, the seventieth anniversary observance of the founding of Ferris Institute was celebrated in 1954. The old continental saying is that all good things are three. Thus in 1955 we take note of the centennial observance of the founding of the City of Big Rapids, and speak words of tribute. Ferris Institute is greatly indebted to the City of Big Rapids. The college was born. as it were, in this most delightful Michigan community. The pride of the city nurtured the development of the college in its early years working hand in hand with Mr. Ferris' energetic leadership in the promotion of the school. During the dark days of financial distress after lVIr. Ferris' death, it was the community which supported the college and kept its doors from closing. perhaps forever. In the catastrophic days of the fire. even though the college was then state property. the city again gave of itself in full measure. Today. in the college's spectacular growth. the city fathers are proffering a strong hand of cooperation to hasten us along the road of progress. You who are privileged to be students of Ferris today. and those of you who are graduating this year are participants in the drama of turning the page of time onto a new epoch. As the city stands on the threshold of a new century of its life, the college also has stepped up into a new era of service. The future is bright for both the City of Big Rapids and Ferris Institute. We wish them both Godspeed. lfggv I L..q1 r 3 Victor F. Spathelf. President

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, , ,, ., ..,n..,.,. x. .,,,-A .i . ..,,..,1,. ., .9 X. ,, , ,ri . ' , ', '6.':,:NJ:','xf..f:-ff? ' '2f..::??jf . J Y W 1. 'gi ' ' ':' . Y ff F ix 4 l if . Judge William J. Miller Escanaba, Michigan . if 1. A .. .li As. li Judge Raymond W. Starr Grand Rapids, Michigan ,f F -0 'ix 5. l Y!-'fo fl it Mrs. Bess E. Fishman Grand Rapids, Michigan Col. Ray C. Vandercook Lansing, Michigan , - . '1 i1i 5 k?I: 12.1.1 . .. ,.. -fraggbs. ,gg 3. , v 4g,Ls BOARD OF CONTROL: The Honorable Raymond W. Starr. Judge Starr is the Judge of the Western Michigan District Federal Court. A graduate of Ferris Institute, and the University of Michigan, Judge Starr was for many years a successful practicing attorney. Prior to his present appointment he served two terms as a Justice of the Supreme Court of Michigan and as Attorney General for the State of Michigan. I-le was a member of the previous private school Board of Trustees of Ferris Institute. Judge Starr is Chairman of the Board of Control. The Honorable Judge William J. Miller. Judge Miller is Judge of Probate, Delta County, Michigan. A graduate of Ferris In- stitute and the University of Michigan, Judge Miller was for many years a successful practicing attorney. Lawrence W. Prakken. Mr. Pralclcen is the owner and publish- er of Pralcken Publications Ann Arbor, Michigan. A graduate of the University of Michigan, and currently a special in- structor in its program of Journalism, Mr. Praklcen edits and publishes The Education Digest and The School Shop. Dr. Russel B. Nye. Dr. Nye is head of the Department of English of Michigan State College. A graduate of Oberlin College and the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Nye taught English at Jordon College, the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Nye taught English at Jordon College, the University of Wis- consin and Adelphi College before joining the faculty at Mich- igan State College. Dr. Nye is a book critic for the Chicago Sun-Times and is a contributor to historical magazines. He is the author of several books. Col. Roy C. Vandercook. Mr. Vandercook is a former news- papermon. l-le was the organizer of the forerunner organiza- tion of the Michigan State Police. At present he is the legis- lative representative for the Michigan Railioads Association. Col. Vandercook is the vice chairman of the Board of Control. Mrs. Bess E. Fishman. Mrs. Fishman is a graduate of Ferris Institute and has been long identified with many social. cultural and civic activities in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Mrs. Fishman is treasurer of the Board of Control. Charles E. Fairman. Mr. Fairman is a graduate of Ferris lnsti- tute and a long-time successful owner and operator of an extensive retail pharmacy enterprise in Big Rapids and vicinity. A member of the previous private school Board of Trustees of Ferris Institute. Mr. Fairman is secretary of the Board of Control. Eugene A. Ward. Mr. Ward is a graduate of the University of Michigan and a well established businessman and long-time resident of Big Rapids. A member of the previous private school Board of Trustees of Ferris Institute. 2 iii-2. 0 i, 2. Y Mr. Lawrence W. Prakken Ann Arbor, Michigan Ap JPN Mr. Eugene A. Ward Big Rapids, Michigan Dr. Russel B. Nye East Lansing, Michigan 4 Mr. Charles E. Fairman Big Rapids, Michigan

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DEDICATION Eddie Guest once wrote that it took a heap of living to make a house a home. It takes a heap of real folks to make a town a real home in which to live. These real folks in Big Rapids have done their best to make this a real home for students. They have been the ones who, in the last analysis, have rnade possible Ferris Institute. Without them, the school could not have existed. ln crises, they have always come to the fore. The merchants, the professional and business men have many times responded to the financial needs of the school in the past, not only in backing school proiects, but in actually digging down into their own pockets to finance needed buildings and equipment. When, following the war, students couldn't find sufficient housing, the good women of the community opened up their homes and took them in. Many life-long friendships have been formed in the city of Big Rapids-friendships that will endure long after graduation is only a memory. These are real folks here in Big Rapids, who, like second parents, may sputter and sigh at student misdeeds, but admit during vacations that the town is pretty lonely with the students gone. This year marks the hundredth anniversary of the city of Big Rapids, and for more than seventy of that hundred it has nourished the school, grown old in years with it, yet always remained young at heart with its student population. lt is, therefore, most fitting that in this Centennial Year Ferris wishes to pay homage by the dedication of this fifth issue of the Ferriscope, to the city of Big Rapids. ?'74 ?tv ' G. MacGregor 4