Hope College - Milestone Yearbook (Holland, MI)

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alra ition Comes Aliue Homecoming. -Just as all the colors of the balloons are pulled together, so too are the people of Hope College. Homecoming is one among many traditional events at Hope which unifies everyone in the college community, including students, professors, alumni and area residents. A convocation honoring former Hope presi- dent, Calvin A. VanderWerf, was only the first of the weekend festivities. Saturday’s events included an an- nual Hope Run Bike Swim competition. Over 500 students and community members took part in this event sponsored by ODL, Inc. of Zeeland. Beyond this activity, Van Kaalte field was the stage for Hope Soccer action against Calvin and Field Hockey competition against Kalamazoo. The main event, of course, was the football game held Saturday afternoon. The Albion Britons were easy prey for the Flying Dutchmen, who had won all Homecoming games since 1963. Halftime entertainment was provided by the South Haven High School Band, setting the stage for the crowning of this year’s queen, Mary Soeter. Also honored was Pete Rink (’81), the first Hope baseball player to earn Academic All-America Honors. Throughout the weekend, alumni also had a chance to visit with past Hope friends. The classes of 1971 and 1976 held class reunions, and various fraternities and sororit ies organized luncheons and receptions. The weekend came to a close with a “Hoe-down” sponsored by the Social Activities Committee. Rayetta Klhart 19

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