Oregon State University - Beaver Yearbook (Corvallis, OR)

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TOP: There was time for moms and daughters to do some shopping. LOW. ER RIGHT: Mom and son sit and catch up on hometown news. OPPOSITE PAGE TOP: Turtle trainer tries to coax her turtle across the finish line at the turtle derby. OPPOSITE PAGE LOWER: Various craft items highlighted the Renaissance Fair. 16 NEWSWEEK beaver p«arA«x..u

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NEWSWEEK 15

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MOMents in May The only thing brighter than the sunshine were the smiles on the faces of moms and their children during the 1976 version of Mom’s Weekend—“MOMents in May.” Approximately 3,500 moms visited the campus and participated in the varied programs and fund raising activities, highlighted by the Renaissance Fair. A continuous flow of moms, sons, daughters, and even dads viewed the plants, pottery and artcrafts displayed in booths along the Memorial Union quad walkways. But that wasn’t all. There was something for everybody. Jousting with light-weight replicas of medieval weapons was cheered by all at the Medieval Tournaments ... The contributions of black Americans to America were realized in a black musical, “Red, White and Blues ... The Beta Theta Pi Turtle Derby was again held, raising $4,300 for the Children’s Farm Home ... The IFC Sing was met with enthusiastic response ... There were fashion shows, teas and ice cream socials ... Folk dancing and ballroom exhibitions ... Documentaries on the history of Oregon and Corvallis ... Humorous essays on feminism ... Open house at OSU ... and of course the Jim Stafford— Tom and Theresa Concert. However, the biggest attraction was Mom. It wasn’t an ordinary weekend. It was the 53rd annual Mom’s Weekend. And what a weekend it was! NEWSWEEK 17