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

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ELDERHOSTEL, A New Program for Seniors By Cindy Cole “It's rewarding, satisfying, and mind awakening,”’ said Margaret Miller after attending the Elderhostel program at Ferris State College. Elderhostel is a low-cost, short- term, residential program provided for adults aged 60- 80. Programs are offered by colleges and universities worldwide. Ferris’ first Elderhostel in recent years was held summer quarter. Two sessions were offered. During the last session (August 5-11), 20 seniors enrolled. Some were from Michigan, while others came as far away as California and Maryland. These seniors were housed in South Bond Hall and ate their meals at Southwest Commons. The course topics ranged from Environmental Qualities, taught by Michael Ells; English, taught by Linda Foster; Birth of Western Thought, taught by Dr. Herb Carson; Birds of Michigan, taught by Jack Fleming, Ferris professor emeritis. Entertainment programs and specials were provided by host and hostess Ralph and Norma Conklin, Richard Santer, and others. The cost of the program was a nominal $190 per senior. This price included six nights and seven days full of learning and fun. The normal day usually fell into a scheule as follows: 7 to 8 a.m., breakfast; 8 to 10 a.m., lecture; 10 to 10:30, break; 11 to 12 a.m., class; 12 to 1:30 p.m., lunch; 2 to 3 p.m., class; 5 to 6 p.m., dinner; followed by evening activities and a wine and cheese party to end the day. Participants who visited Ferris’ Elderhostel really enjoyed their stay, and rumor has it they actually loved the cafeteria food! In aletter to Professor Herb Carson, participants oe Marian and Clark Hook wrote, ‘‘We arrived at Ferris not ; i knowing what to expect and a week later we left all enthused about the college and its people. It was a memorable week.”’ SSE |i Photo by Ferriscope Stz A. Seniors Yvonne Tate, Harriet Trice, and Charles Trice seem to be enjoying their classes. B. Fred Phillippo, Dorothy Shane, Marjory Pearce, and Violet Phillippo find Michigan a new experience. The Phillippos are from Childersberg, Alabama. 7 Photo by Ferriscope St | 1) 20 Elderhostel |

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Hacky Sack, Everybody is Playing It By Leisha Bell Rumor has it that its already taken over the Ferris State College campus. It measures two inches in diameter and weighs less than an ounce. What is it? A hacky sack footbag and it has turned into a favorite summer and fall sport for students. Hacky Sack is a great pastime and can be played almost anywhere. Some hot spots for hacky sack during the summer months here at FSC were in the Giantway parking lot, in the alleys downtown, at Hemlock Park and of course, on campus. Hacky Sack can be played either by yourself or with a partner. In fact, keeping the footbag airborn with your feet and knees is the fun part of the game. It is also an exciting new sport that is perfect for fun and exercise. Besides the non-competitive freestyle footbag games, there are four competitive games developed by the National Hacky Sack Association (NHSA) that have EB A ha Photo by Leisha Bell existed since 1977. One is footbag net which is similar to volleyball but played with a lower net and with feet instead of hands. Another favorite is footbag golf, in which players tee off and kick the sack around an 18-hole course. The American footbag games were developed in 1972 by John Stalberger in Oregon. He was involved in a sports injury followed by a knee operation in 1970. To rehabilitate his knee, he invented the hacky sack. A very big selling point for the hacky sack is its size. It’s easy to carry and a perfect pocket pal for those of you who like to kick something around while waiting in a line or between classes. A. This Ferris student shows how to control the hackysack. B. Playing hacky sack in a group seems to be quite fun. B Photo by Leisha Bell Hacky Sack Ss

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Revenge oem Photo by Ferriscope Staff A. Jack Fleming, Ferris professor emeritis, sits back and watches his Birds of Michigan class. B. Seniors William Barry, Jim McAdams, and Helen Lewis enjoy the cafeteria food. Photo by Ferriscope Staff Elderhostel 21