Fort Hays State University - Reveille Yearbook (Hays, KS)

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A large number of courses at FHS give students a chance to learn by doing. Broadcasting students oper- ate the controls and produce their own show for an hour once a week. Hours in laboratories yield surprising and satisfying results as well as chal lenging hours. The Education Depart- ment encourages students to organ- ize and video tape educational pro- grams. A course in home mainte- nance attracts women as well as men in practical how to do it technique- Learning to upholster gives students a chance at a fun and profitable hobby. aperrences

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Draculafest Explores Legends; Builds Mystic Excitement Halloween mysticism explored Dra- cula legends through meaningful and educational resources as the Honors Program sponsored the first Dracu- lafest, The purpose of the ’’Dracula Nec- ropsy ’ was to conduct an inquest into the story of Dracula the fJndead, to investigate it origin and develop- ment in history, literature, mythol- ogy, biological science and the cine- matic arts. Dr. Raymond McNally opened Dra culafest week by giving facts of his- torical Dracula. Speakers, films and a Library display created an atmos- phere for an educationally exciting week. a. John Klier assistant professor of History concluded the Draculafest program by giving unusual insights to Vida the Impeler, b. Draculafest speakers were John Klier, David L Ison. Samuel J Sa kett and Eugene D Fleharty. D’acuJafes 21

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Learning Experiences Practical; Go Beyond Academic Theory Getting an education includes more than pouring over books. Did you ever watch a college play and won- der who made the sets? Theater classes help bur Id and paint using techniques to create the right effect. Folklore and Customs class prepared dinners of different nationalities and examined customs of those countries. Another experience is learning how Academic Experiences 29