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

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Hwelcome-Backw OX Roast Draws Thousands The Annual Welcome-backi' Ox Roast, sponsored by the residents and merchants of Big Rapids, was attended by over 5,000 students and faculty. Contributing to the feast was a ton of beef supplemented with 7,000 servings of coffee and soft drinksg five dozen gallons of picklesg 7,000 servings of potato chipsg and enough catsup and mustard to last the average family a lifetime. Contributing to the success of the Ox Roast was the near continuous entertain- ment provided by the Ferris radio station, WFRS. The Ox Roast was greatly appreciated by all who attended and their gratitude was extended to the fine citizens of Big Rapids. A large crowd engages in conversation while attending the Ox Roast. Mayor Donald Page presents the key to the city to Student Government Pfesldem, Robert Tenney, and Gayle Fuller, as Cliff Losey and Peter Kent look on. g,vv-- q rsfsrrerrlb -J --f WELCOQE B J pggg , f 2 . f. , r . Robert Schultz adds a finishing touch of mustard to his ox sandwich.

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Orientation, Registration Begin Academic Season Of the 5,250 students enrolled in Ferris State College for the 1964-65 academic year, 2,000 were freshmen. These freshmen went through -a week-long period of orientation, during which they became familiar with the campus, listened to speeches, took tests, and were introduced to the administration at the Presidentis reception for new students. Special events during orientation week included a get acquaintedw dance and a style show. This orientation program is designed to help the fresh- men make the transition from high school to college life. Planning a program is part of hectic regis- fifs , -Y: f . fi '- 1 . V '-'??'fi if P 'fir 12521 tration. The Cashier's office is one of the most important stops during registration. A freshman-filled Health Education building listens to the welcoming address by President Spathelf.

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The 36th annual Homecoming, sponsored by Sigma Phi Epsilon, set the scene for the year's big- gest weekend. lt was entitled 42nd and Broadway, and from its start, the weekend held many high points for those who attended. Friday began with an assembly, announcing the Homecoming queen finalists. That night at the football field, the Homecoming Queen, Gayle Ful- ler was crowned, after which the sororities and fraternities put on a comedy act to compete with such contests as the broom ball, chariot race, and grease pole climb. Dormitory displays were judged Saturday morn- ing with Merrill Hall winning for the men and Ward Hall taking tops for the women's dorms. The traditional Ferris 3500 took place on Michigan Avenue. Promptly at noon the Homecoming parade, with a number of high school bands, and an exhibition of floats by fraternities, sororities, and the mer- chants of Big Rapids, proceeded through downtown. Later that afternoon the football game was played against Westminster, and culminating the day the beautiful Homecoming dance was given in the Student Center. Dedication of two new residence halls, Pickell and Taggart, concluded activities Sunday. Crownm of Queen Highlights Homecoming Qigma Phi Epsilon s float with Queen Gayle and her court Joy Basar, Sue Wheatly, Laura Barkovich, and Chris- 'zizcjirib'