University of Arizona - Desert Yearbook (Tucson, AZ)

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Just go to any UA football or basketball game and you ' ll see everyone wearing red clothing to sup- port the UA teams. The Painted Warrior! Spirited clothing doesn ' t say enough for some students. Photo by Johanna Nakos. Student Life 13

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Spirit Tom was new to Tucson. It was his first year here at the University of Arizona. He was one of many whose life was soon changed by Wild- cat spirit. It all started the day his friend Jeff suggested they buy tickets for the upcoming football game. Neither Tom or Jeff had ever been to a Wildcat football game and neither knew what to expect. When game time finally arrived the friends found that they easily blended in since they were wearing the tradi- tional red sweatshirt. The two friends became instant fans and, following the crowd, they grew wild with each move their football team made. They noticed that spirited students had painted their chests red in support of the team. No one sat down during the game, least of all Tom. For many people, like Tom and Jeff, U of A sports events are ideal outlets for spirit, fun, and togetherness. I enjoy taking my family to UA sporting events because it brings us closer together. University sporting events are activities my whole fam- ily enjoys attending. It ' s just a little way of showing our 12 I Student Life support for the community, said senior Martin McKenzie. Most students enjoy spending time together at sporting events and attend wearing the latest red and blue attire. I think the school spirit for the UA sports pro- grams is incredible. Just go to any UA football or basket- ball game and you ' ll see ev- eryone wearing red clothing to support the UA teams, said sophomore Rudy McCormick. Some students find they feel more spirited during suc- cessful sporting seasons. I have really enjoyed wearing my U A clothes during the suc- cessful football season. Wearing UA colors is just my little way of supporting our team, said sophomore Yvonne Romero. Going to the game was truly an emotionally uplifting experience forTom, a feeling many other Wildcat fans have experienced. He had never felt so close to his friends and the thousands of strangers cheering with him. His life had been altogether changed forever; no longer did he won- der about fitting in because he knew he was and would always be a Wildcat, by Erick S. Martinez i A+ for spirit! It is difficult for anyone to escape Wildcat fever when the giant A streams past them down the field. Photo by Johanna Nakos. Leader of the Pack! Wilbur and Wilma, along with the UA cheerleaders, encour- age the fans to cheer a little louder. Photo by Maria Barrow. Key to Victory! Wildcat fans clink their keys in support during every Wildcat kickoff. Photo by Johanna Nakos.

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My style is al- ways evolv- ing. I didn ' t just wake up one day and decide to throw out all my clothes. vvneei arouna! I ne u ot A otters an envi- ronment where everyone can get around. Photo by Martin Lopez. 14 Student Life