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

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24 police. Cars andi By Ron Printz The crowd assembled early, long before the start, filling the sidewalks with people milling around waiting. Children bundled up against the sidewalk and curb. Hawkers selling balloons, carnations, and more picked their way through the crowd. Baked goods, warm drinks, and pizza were spread on tables along the street. Some of the children, grew restless with waiting, and chased each other up and down the street. Balloons which gained momentary freedom from a child's grasp bobbed in the breeze, their stings Mploy. O 1984 Ferris State Go year politicians me horse d motorcycles. Parade b Homecoming queen fo Homecoming the streets and alleys to cars and homes. Some went on to the football field where the next of the Homecoming activities would occur. The streets of downtown were back to normal, except for discarded papers, and fallen flowers from the floats and cars. The annual event was over for another year. Next October a crowd will assemble along Michigan Avenue once again. The frats will build floats, the bands will tune up, and practice, the city vehicles will be washed and polished, and they'll do it all over again | because... everybody loves a parade.

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Photo by Larry Kunkle A. Donee Damore, h omecoming candidate, is escorted into the pep assembly. B. Queen, Barri Tomei, is escorted into the pep assembly for her crowning. Homecoming 23

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A. Clowns pass out candy in the parade. B. The winning float, “Sam the Olympic Eagle,’’ entered by Kappa Psi C. Mike Zaziski takes a break before going back out on the field. D. Governor II E. Band day at Ferris F. Ahappy football fan. Aunkl Photo by Larry Kunkle aaa ROSA rend ea Photo by Larry Kunkle aps awsnnee iE : : ill F Photo by Larry Kunkle Photo by Larry Kunkle Homecoming 25