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

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After her half-time coronation, Christi Hockersmith enjoys her reign as Homecoming queen. Awaiting a descending baton, twirler Kim Scheureman performs with the marching band. Celebrating a thir d quarter touchdown, Mike Martens, Marty Box- berger and Chris Honas seal the homecoming win. HOMECOMING Campus Life

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Having a University Fair to show off departments gives FHSU the chance To be in the Spotlight It was not quite Hollywood, but the spotlight was turned on for a combination Parents’, Grand- parents’ and Seniors’ Day, Oct. 30 in Gross Memorial Coliseum as well as the Memorial Union. The university has used a fair- type atmosphere to show off departments to visitors for the past four years, according to James Nugent, housing director. “The departments want to show the public what is going on,’’ Nugent said. “The business, chemistry, math, nursing and home economics departments have all done well with their displays,” he said. The fair has an advantage over regular tours of the campus because of personal contact with departments, Nugent said. “It gives the seniors a chance to see what is going on in various departments. It is another means of communication for them,” Nugent said. He added, “The parents get to see what is go- ing on in a condensed atmosphere.” Marilyn Foerschler, Memorial Union Activities Board chairman, said the fair was important to the university’s image. “Not only does the fair show what the university is doing, but it is an important public relations tool, too. We should use it for all it’s worth,” she said. Foerschler felt the fair should last longer. “There really isn’t enough time. There’s too much stuff going on at once and things get chaotic,” she said. All the campus organizations have the opportunity to get into the act. “The band, Tiger Debs drill team, gymnastics team, the cheerleaders and Fort Hays State Singers all performed for the fair,” Nugent said. MUAB took advantage of the Halloween theme and had a face painting booth. “Little kids and even some older people as well as students had their faces painted,” Foerschler said. MUAB also spon- sored a free showing of “Star Wars” for seniors. It gives the seniors a chance to see what is going on in various departments. — James Nugent housing director To help inform student about the Biology department, Elton Beougher explains specifics to visiting seniors. The spotlight was on all department as they exhibited wares during the University Fair. Oct. 30 Dr. Maurice Witten demonstrate specialized equipment from the Physics department.