University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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The Spoofer’s Stone In the early days of the University, male and female students were not allowed to fraternize in any way while on campus. A female student would take a seat on the stone and slip a note for her sweetheart in the crack of the stone; she would then rise and walk away. A short time later the male student would stroll over to the stone, take a seat, and retrieve his mail. Spoofer ' s Stone also became a popular place for marriage propos¬ als, and couples that became engaged would often remove small portions of the stone for mementos. As stated in the 1932 yearbook, “This stone, a tradition bordering on the senti¬ mental element of the University’s back¬ ground, is as old as the University itself. When University Hall {Old Main} was being con¬ structed in 1872, this stone was accidentally dropped from a wagon carrying many of these stones up the hill to be used in construction. Where it fell it has remained.” PHOTO BYNATALIEANDERSON Senior Walk, one of our most revered traditions, is unique among American univer¬ sities and is one of the most widely known University of Arkansas tradition.There have been different accounts as to how Senior Walk began, the most common is that it was begun by the Class of I 905. A few years later, the class of 1904 added their names on the sidewalk. Each graduating class since then has had their names engraved in the walk. In 1930, slabs were placed for all of the graduating classes prior to 1904. Senior Walk now stretch¬ es more than five miles and contains the names of more than 120,000 U of A graduates. PHOTOBYNATALIEANDERSON 026027 CAMPUSLIFE

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1974 When several schools across the country sparked a streaking epidemic, U of A frats decided to try and gain the national record of 250 streakers. It led to the Week of the Streak, lasting four days in early March, when men and women ran unclad through the streets, and climaxing when streakers con¬ quered the football field in the first group Astro-Turf Streak. In 1974, the Board of Trustees authorized $5.2 million to renovate Old Main, and the Doobie Brothers gave a concert in a sold out Barnhill Arena. Dr. David Wiley Mullins, U of A alumnus, retired as President of the University. During this year the Watergate scandal filled the news¬ papers and led to the resignation of President Nixon. The U.S. finally pulled out of Vietnam after losing more than 50 thousand soldiers and $150 billion. The Popularity of Disco music was on the rise ln t le nation as unemployment and infla¬ tion also increased. The first microcomput¬ ers, or home computers, were being devel¬ oped, and Microsoft was founded in 1975. bonfire is forged during the omecoming pep rally to excite Razorback football fans and players. 1984 v r . hits from their most recent album, Eliminator, for fans in Barnhill Arena. In addition to the concert by ZZ Top, Barnhill was also host to Cheap Trick ( 1 Want You to Want Me ), Heart, Eddie Money, Amy Grant and The Tubes. In 1984 the Apple Macintosh, the first com¬ puter to use a mouse, went on sale. Vanessa Williams resigned her title as Miss America after nude photos of her were published in Penthouse. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated a month before Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale for the U.S. Presidency. Jeopardy !, Miami Vice and The Cosby Show all debuted, as well as Ghost busters and the New International Version of the Bible. The ren¬ ovations on Old Main which began in 1974 were still underway in 84. Complaints ot lack of parking and constant construction were mentioned in the Razorback from that year. The men’s indoor track team brought home the first national athletic title in U of A history, and Lou Holtz, the University’s most successful football coach up to that time, resigned and was replaced by Ken Hatfield. commencement address. Governor Bill Clinton urges students not to forget where they come from. 1994 Viewers read the many names and notes on the AIDS Memorial Quilt when it was brought to NW Arkansas for the first time and set up in the Ballroom. The Quilt was made up of I 2’ x I 2’ squares which could cover more than I 0 football fields, and weighed nearly 3 I tons. In 1994 the Quilt had raised more than $1.3 million for AIDS victims. In 1994 three U of A mens sports teams were the best in the nation— basketball, indoor track and outdoor track. The Moving Vietnam Wall, a portable, half-size replica of the Vietnam Memorial in Washington D.C., was assembled in Rogers, allowing NW Arkansas residents to view the the names of 58,191 Americans who died in Vietnam. Across the Atlantic, Nelson Mandela was declared President of South Africa, ending the system of apartheid which had been in place for three centuries. Speakers at the 1994 commence¬ ment ceremonies included U.S. Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders, Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones and U.S. Senator Dale Bumpers. Head basketball Coach Nolan Richardson directs the band after win¬ ning the National Championship. In May, 2004, Richardsons lawsuit against the U of A went to trial with Athletic Director Frank Broyles called as the first witness to testify. RAZORBACKHISTORY

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Unique Foundations The Traditions that Distinguish the U of A Watching the football team run through the “A” formed by the Razorback Marching Band has been the traditional signaling start to every home football game for many decades . RIGHTPHOTOBYJOSHRATELIFF CASEYHAMMOND As the first stones were being placed on the foundations of Old Main, the traditions and legends of the University of Arkansas were also being formed. Without these unique stories and traditions, the University would not be the rich experience it is today. The fol¬ lowing is a list of a few things that set the U of A apart from all other colleges and univer¬ sities in the world: • Becoming the Razorbacks The University of Arkansas mascot was originally the Cardinal. It is said that the change was made after an opposing fan yelled a derogato¬ ry comment that the Cardinals played like a bunch of Razorback Hogs. The insult had the opposite effect as students and fans liked the name so much they accepted it as the mascot. • Hog Call Razorback Fans have been Calling the Hogs since the 1920s. It is said to have begun when a group of farmers attend¬ ing a game began issuing hog calls to encour¬ age a lagging Razorback Football Team. The encouragement worked and the attending crowd took notice of the farmers’ calling. By the next game, a group of men had organized to cry “Wooo, Pig Sooie.” Since then this rally cry has grown to become the school yell that unites Arkansas fans everywhere. As with many traditions, the Hog Call has been altered and refined over the years into the rousing chorus that is so well known today. • Running Through the “A” The University of Arkansas has a special way of welcoming its football players onto the field in every home game they play. It is called Running Through the A.” The Razorback Marching Band concludes their home pre¬ game performances by forming a giant A.” Then, holding forma tion, they march the length of the football field until the top of the A” reaches the end zone nearest Arkansas’ locker room. While the band plays on and the crowd cheers, head coach Houston Nutt leeds his players through the A” out onto the field upholding and continuing this long-standing tradition. • Official University of Arkansas Ring In February 2002, a new tradition began at the University of Arkansas with the unveiling of the Official U of A Ring. The Official Ring was developed as the one and only ring that symbolizes not only the goals achieved by graduates, but also to create a tradition with the purpose of fostering loyalty, pride and recognition of the University of Arkansas among graduates and alumni. CAMPUSTRADITIONS LEGENDS