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

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Precede Gala Weekend “It was a grand and glorious Homecoming,” said a return- ing alumni, and this seemed to reflect the majority feelings of those who attended the 38th Annual Homecoming, “The Age Of Chivalry.” Many preparations were made for the exciting weekend by the men of Sigma Phi Epsilon who sponsored the gala activities. Candidates for queen were chosen by the different fra- ternities, and massive campaigning and voting were carried on. The students spent many long hours working on dormitory dis- plays, folding napkins, bending chicken wire, pounding nails, all to produce beautiful floats and dorm displays. Each year the big weekend begins with a pep assembly. The 1966 Homecoming Book was presented to Father John Najdowski, Catholic chaplain, for his services to the college. The assembly was climaxed by the introduction of the five Queen finalists. Mary Honold displays the traditional Homecoming mum given to her by Jim Bergren. Father John Najdowski proudly holds the Homecoming Book which was dedicated to him. 23

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’ Hl ; ; | | : | : Sigma Alpha Mu supported their queen candidate, Mary Armstrong, with a life-size poster in front of the Science building. Who will this student vote for? Queen candidates Debbie Husel and Rita Alter both try to persuade him. RtLays ig beth (ae Pr aats wn ne The men of McNerney worked together in building the frame for The Women of Vandercook worked hard to add the finishing touches on their dorm display, “The Crown of Chivalry.” their dorm display. : 22

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24 Homecoming Theme Emphasizes $ F § i Taggart Hall’s Homecoming display took first place. Ken Rybarezyk and Jim Young pull Dick Hamel in the chariot across the finish line for Phi Delta Chi. On Friday evening a giant pep rally began. A snake dance started from the Student Center and marked its way to Top Taggart Field. The five final- ists were once again introduced and then the tense, long awaited moment arrived. The 1966 Home- coming queen for F. S. C. was announced by Dr. Robert Huxol as Miss Linda Hale, sponsored by Lambda Chi Alpha. After the crowning, the competition between fraternities, sororities and dormitories continued. The jump rope race was won by Alpha Gamma Delta, sack race by Puterbaugh Hall, tug of war by East Masselink, chariot race by Lambda Chi Alpha, grease pole climb by Phi Delta Chi, and the “500” push-cart derby by Lambda Chi Alpha. Of course, candidate Zelda Gurch sponsored by the Vets, was a main attraction. After the pep rally ended, a Pre-Homecoming Dance was sponsored by the women of Alpha Gamma Delta.