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

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Parents ' Day 1 While ihe Memorial Union cafeteria served lunch, it offered free birthday cake to students and faculty. As Mary Lou FCirmer, Spear vi lie sen- ior, cuts the cake, Kurl Ross. Ellinwood se nior, and Chari Roberts, financial aids assistant, help themselves to a piece. 2, Parents of FHS students were not the only special guests at Parents ' Day. President Gerald Tom a nek gives a special wel- come to these grandparents in the Memorial Union. 3, Pam Lorson. Lebanon freshman, and Linda Farr, Stockton freshman, treat themselves to another beer at the Union ' s 20th birthday dance. 4 . The Tiger Marching Band offered spe- cial Parents ' Day music in Gross Memorial Coli- seum. Clown Dave Clark, Oakley sophomore, finds a comfortable position to appreciate Ihe concert. S. Departments from across campus built special exhibits for the entertainment of parents and students alike.

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muab 20th Birthday While the usual birthday celebration honors one particular day, the birthday bash for the Memorial Union, Aug. 31, marked 20 years of service to the stu- dents and faculty of FHS. Besides the traditional birthday cake, which was served free of charge in the cafeteria over the lunch hour, the Union sponsored an open house that proved to be one of their largest events all yean 4 I would estimate that almost 1200 people attended our dance and movie and made use of the recreation area in the basement, Director Steve Wood said. Wood cited one particular goal of his staff that he feels should be the goal of every university union. “I think a union must remain sensi- tive to the students ' needs and the needs of the entire university commu- nity ' he said. A one-time small event honoring another important aspect of FHS, par- ents, grew into a day-long schedule of special activities — Parents ' Day, Sept. 30. The facilities of Gross Memorial Coli- seum became the headquarters of an appealing list of events for parents, stu- dents and families. Family sports were offered free of charge while various academic departments held open house on campus. I was happy to see so many areas of the campus involved in the enthusi- asm ' Sally Ward, alumni association director and activity planner, said. Crowds estimated at 3,000 people toured booths and displays in the arena. A meal of barbecue beef sand- wiches by ARA Food Services was uti- lized by over half the people in attend- ance.

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Tiger Pep Rally Tiger football fans were given two golden opportunities besides FHS home games in Lewis Field Stadium to share their spirit and enthusiasm — the Tiger Pep Rally at The Mall and the Tiger Kickoff outside Lewis Field. Through the efforts of the Mall Asso- ciation and the athletic department, a sizable chunk of FHS gathered Thurs- day evening. Sept. 7. before the Tigers first home game. The Tiger Pep Band and the FHS Pep Squad were on hand as fans became better acquainted with Coach Bill Giles, his football team and other Tiger coaches. Then on Saturday afternoon before the game, football enthusiasts were treated to steaks and watermelon just east of Lewis Field. The fourth annual Kickoff offered food from ARA Food Services prepared with the help of administration and faculty members.