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

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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'

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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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Fun, Excitement Charaeterize Pep Rally The men of Merrill Hall engage in the annual tug-of-war at the Homecoming Pep Rally. Delta Sigma Phi reioices after their victory in the Tom Ryan and Mike Pawelski ring Sigma Phi Epsilon's Chariot Race, defeating Lambda Chi Alpha. Victory Bell initiating Homecoming festivities.