Florida Southern College - Interlachen Yearbook (Lakeland, FL)

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Founders ' Week Guest Willard Scott, popular television weatherman and spokesperson for the Florida Citrus Commission, was a spe- cial guest at the Founders ' Day celeb- rations in honor of 1988 Honorary Chon- celor Jack M. Berry of Winter Haven. Scott has been a spokesperson for the Florida Citrus Growers promoting fresh grapefruit and oranges since 1986. He has appeared in merchandis- ing and advertising in newspapers, ma- gazines, on radio and television selling Florida citrus. Scott is best known for his reporting the weather for NBC News ' Today program in which he created Willard ' s Weather. Scott is a 1955 graduate of American University in Washington, D.C. with degrees in philosophy and re- ligion. With his wife Mary, he has two daughters, Mary and Sally. The colorful television personality has earned significant recognition for his interest in public service and spirit. A commendation given Scott from Presi- dent Ronald Reagan cited Scott for private sector initiative , outstanding service to the community and inspiring volunteerism. Scott is the author of two books, America is My Neighborhood and The Joy of Living. 28 Special Guest

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Miss Greek 1987 Patricia F. Heath was crowned Miss Greek 1987 on November 19, 1987, Heath was a senior communications major minoring in music with her con- centration in vocal pedigy. She was the fourth Alpha Delta Pi nominee in a row to win the honor of Miss Greek, a contest held onnally by Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. While at Florida Southern College, Heath was active in Alpha Delta Pi So- rority, the Advertising Club, FPRA and was the senior Panhellenic Delegate. During her senior year she had an in- ternship at the college as assistant di- rector of greek affairs. Post-graduate plans for Heath in- clude the pursuit of a career in corpo- rate public relations within the state of Florida. Patricia F. Heath Miss Greek 27

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Honorary Choncelor Jack M Berry, a leading figure in the citrus industry and a valued contributer to the Citrus Institiue of Florida Southern College, was named 1988 Honorary Chancelor during Founders ' Day cere- monies, February 19, 1988. The naming of an Honorary Chan- celor at Florida Southern began in 1934 when FSC president Ludd M, Spivey be- gan the tradition of celebrating Foun- ders ' Week. As the name inplies, the occasion is one during which the cam- pus community pauses to reflect on the hist ory of the college. Naming an indi- vidual Honorary Chancellor is the high- est moment of the week-long schedule of events. Berry is the largest single grove owner in the state of Florida. His other holdings include Berry Plastics, Berry Ranch in Sarasota County and corru- gated specialty processing facilities. The contributions of Berry and his wife, Ruth, are well known and appreciated throughout the state. Upon naming Berry as Florida Southern ' s 54th Honorary Chancelor, president Robert A. Davis said, Mr. Ber- ry is a worthy successor in a long line of distinguished Chancellors. We were very pleased to name him Honorary Chancelor for 1988. Honorary Chancelor 29