Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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Aubie - Auburn's biggest fan When chosen in the spring of 1979 as Auburn's first offi- cial mascot loriginating from Phil Neel's popular cartoon on the cover of Auburn Football Illustrated until 19765, Barry Mask had little idea of his upcoming fame. A public adminis- tration major from Montgomery, Barry found that portraying Aubie was more time consuming than he anticipated, but response was astounding from alumni and students. Between pep rallies and games Mask served as an official delegate for the University at alumni and civic affairs, a judge for various contests, a major witness in ajury trial and the master of ceremonies at the 1980 Miss Glomerata pageant. Barry also worked closely with the cheerleaders and band creating new dances and was sponsored by the Spirit committee of the SGA and Alumni Association. The gimmicks Mask incorporated with Aubie- wearing overalls and a tuxedo, riding in an air balloon and moped, or pulling a plow while dressed as Bear Bryant- were mainly his own ideas. The best reward of being Aubie, remarks Mask, is meeting so many people, especially the kids. They're great! More importantly, Mask said he developed a deeper love for Auburn through Aubie. And thanks to Barry Mask, Au bie the Tiger has already become an important part of the Auburn spirit. Sheri Paulk Aubie boogies down with Flori- da's Gator. Punching with his paws, Aubie fights with rival Bulldog. a. Stephenson c. harris fT1. 8llT1Ol'Id 18 lstudent life I z l a. Stephenson Aubie rides the moped. 1 I I l I 2 Y i i l l

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Some students voted for Miss Auburn because of her big brown limpid eyes' others commented on her great-looking legs - all four of them. Last Spring stu- dents voted a cow for Miss Auburn whose slogan claimed that she was, not just another drop in the bucket. Bessie - not just another drop in the bucket Rome wasn't built in a day, and neither was the campaign for Bessie. The idea originated over Christmas break, and four months later it had de- veloped into a full-fledged campaign. The managers, Betsy Butgereit and Mike Sellers jalso the originators of the ideaj, chose a quiet group of people they could trust not to leak the precious information. Then they designed posters, handouts, and orange T-shirts for the eager recipients jwho in the end had to be formed to keep their mouths shutj. The handouts claimed that Bessie was a member of the Mu Omega Omega sorori- ty, a Barn House Sweetheart, an active in the SGA as well as being the captain of a sorority intramural pas- ture muffing throw team. Among other things, Bessie liked Auburn because the people were so friendly and had warm hands. Once the campaign was underway, a fervor to be involved spread over the campus. Phi Kappa Tau was the first to take a step forward and block vote for Be- ssie. Following suit was Block and Bridle, an agricul- tural organization. Magnolia Dorm constructed a huge sign that stretched across the building announc- ing their support. As with all issues, there are sides to every argument, and not all of the Auburn students felt that Bessie was a worthwhile project. Some girls commented that it was detrimental to Auburn's image. The alumni seemed to respond favorable, though. George L. Bradberry, Executive Secretary and Director of De- velopment for the Alumni Association, commented that, All of us have been students at one time or another, so we understand this kind of thing. A surge of pro-Bessie sentiment also came from all across the nation. Reports came in from such places as Birmingham, Kansas City, and Washington, D.C. Rumors had Bessie making national news. When the election results came in, Bessie won with 2385 illegal write-in votes. The other winner, a much prettier can- didate, did not hold any grudges. Cindy Murphy, Miss Auburn 1979, thought the campaign was an ingenious idea. She felt there was only one drawback in Bessie's campaign. I think the campaign may have deterred some votes from the other girls, she said as her only criticism. Whatever her impact may have been on the campus, Bessie also drew publicity from the eastern states after her victory. The wire services - AP and UPI - called the day of the election, and Bessie also made the front page of the Atlanta Journal. Whatever the attitudes toward Bessie and her cam- paign, she made a mark in Auburn and will go down in history as definitely not just another drop in the buc- ket. Karen Hartley 20 lstudent life nw 'YK j. rogers avr Qi , .- of ...- yr xv 3 Wi S if E9 j. rogers Both Miss Auburn Winners deserve recognition. Cindy Murphy makes friends with Bessie.