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

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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

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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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22 Salute to the Olympics By Cindy Cole Homecoming at Ferris is a time of fun and excitement. The 1984 Ferris Homecoming Queen was chosen out of nine women in a campus wide vote on October 18. The young women who competed against one another were: Suzannah Andrews, Big Rapids; Krista Bell, Pickney; Patty Bernardon, Concord; Pam Brown, Ann Arbor; Karen Reed, Davison; Lisa Spaugh, Chippewa Lake; Barri Tomei, Oak Brook, IL; Beth Vogelreteuter, Marshall; and Donee Damore, Lansing. At the pep assembly on October 19, Barri Tomei, from Oak Brook, IL., was crowned the 1984 Homecoming Queen. Ms. Tomei is a marketing student and instructor in figure skating. She was sponsored by Phi Delta Chi. Dean of Women, Mary McClelland, and Dean of Men, Thomas Walsh, were also honored at the pep assembly. The two were selected by Sigma Phi Epsilon as the two Homecoming Parade Marshalls. Homecoming ; rnoto by Jim Uissor! Homecoming queen candidates Beth Vogelreteuter, Karen Reed, Donee Damore, Lisa Spaugh, Patti Bernardon, Suzannah Andrews, Pam Brown, Krista Bell, and Barri Tomei.