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

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= i Editor-In-Chief Tammy L. Dulyea Managing Editor........ David J. Gignac Business Manager Renee Rajski Features ... Editor, Cindy Cole Denise Gavin Lori Van Dekerkhove Editor, Phil Bryant Don Beemer Judy LaFranier Groups and Greeks Editor, Ann York James Clem Schools... Editor, Chris Armstrong Mike Fitzgerald Writing and Layout Tina Bazur Ron Printz Journalism 224 classes Photographers Editor, Larry Kunkle . - Tom Chanter Andy Gregg LorenJessop | Craig McKellar DarkroomTech... — Jim McFarlene Advertising. ...... . Editor, Carrie Gibson Dan Gorman Jay Holobach — oe . Kim Bisson Denise Cross Cover Lettering. Lynelien K. Scott. Adviser « . Tom Brownell Representative... . Robert Talsma - Taylor Publishing Opening 5

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Ferris started the new century with new faces, ideas and goals. The new president, J. William Wenrich gave us renewed enthusiasm and spirit. His open communications policy gave students a refreshing attitude towards the administration. Hitachi donated a manufacturing plant outside of town for use in the Manufacturing Resource - Productivity program. On the south side of the ice arena the new temporary Heavy Equipment and Technology Building was built and the site of the permanent Heavy E quipment a, Bulg was Marked. Ferris not only grew in size, but new prograats” were developed and old ones updated. Ferris grew along with its reputation ‘‘to make the world better.’ Within this book we expanded on what was new as well as covering the traditional. Putting together this book took a great deal of dedication and hard work by many people. | want to thank my staff for their support and hard work and thank the countless others, not always mentioned by name but nevertheless important, for their contributions. | would also like to give a special — thanks to our Taylor Publishing Representative, Robert Talsma and advisor Thomas Brownell for their continuing support and encouragement. But most ofall, a special thank you to David Gignac, my right arm, for going beyond the call of duty. Thank you all! What’ s new? - look, read, but most of all remember. eae Dutyes Editor-in-Chief

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Looking Toward a Renewed Mission In many ways this academic year on campus and the relationships of quality and timely content ina was a truly New Year for Ferris. It with the local community. broad range of disciplines, along was the first year of our second Ferris State College completes with a core of liberal studies century as a leader in the 1984-85 academic year with a designed to prepare our graduates postsecondary occupational and strengthened commitment to its for the responsibilities of life. professional education for the State distinctive mission. In a rapidly Ferris State College is on the of Michigan. It was the first year for changing technological society, we move! me as anew president with a will continue to provide career- J. William Wenrich commitment to renewed openness, oriented and professional programs President communication and participation on the campus. It was the year when ES ea a the Governor's Commission on the Future of Higher Education reaffirmed the importance of public higher education to the economic well-being of our citizens. Finally, it was the year in which students, faculty, staff and community members studied and reaffirmed the basic mission of Ferris, our commitment to maintaining and improving the quality of student life on campus and the relationships A. ‘‘Pancake Prez,’ J. William Wenrich at the second pancake breakfast held on February I4, 1985. B. President J. William Wenrich shows Governor James Blanchard the School of Technology Building. Photo by Craig McKellar ies) 6 President Wenrich