University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Plaza Of The Americas 15 2) E. Cometz 4) E. Cometz 1) A free spirit out on the Plaza offers a beat for some. 2) A self-proclaimed Saint, Brother Jed preaches on the lawn to all those who dare to be enriched. 3) Tie-dye outfits are popular out on the Plaza as they are sold by those who enjoy creating the popular shirts. 4) An irate student shows Brother Michael, a follower of Brother Jed, another view on the issue being discussed. 3) E. Cometz

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14 Plaza Of The America People To Meet. 1) Characters of all sorts could be found on the Plaza which offers a variety of entertainment classes. 2) These two students take advantage of the Florida weather to study on a grassy area under a tree on the Plaza rather than in a stuffy library. The Plaza of the Americans was one of the most unique areas on the University of Florida ' s campus. The Plaza, located on the north side of campus, attracted a diversified crowd to its grassy, tree-shaded grounds. On any given day, a walk through the Plaza could unfold Hari-Krishnas serving free lunch to anyone willing to partake of their generosity, musicians their instruments for those who wanted to listen, Brother Jed and Sister Cindy preaching to everyone, students eating lunch, studying, or just relaxing in the sunshine, or people selling tie- dyed shirts and jewelry. The Plaza was also notorious for the many speakers, politicians, and evangelists that walked the grounds freely speaking their minds to the plaza-goers. The Plaza was one of the best places to just hang-out and enjoy the day. Hari-Krishnas, evangelists, tie-dyed shirts, and musicians were just a few of the wonders of the Plaza that made it such a lively and different part of the University of Florida ' s campus. Michelle Cohen 2) E. Cometz 1) E. Cometz

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Home Away From Home Residence Hall directors and area governments planned activities throughout the year to inform students and help them adjust to and enjoy life. Graham Hall held Tie Tails at the end of residence Hall Week. There was a casino, a disco, a patio with tables and candlelight, and an organist filling the air with music. The students, dressed in tuxedos and party dresses, collected chips at the casino to trade in later for prizes. During Alcohol Awareness Week, Graham Hall set up a mock bar where students were served virgin margaritas and daquiries in the hope that they would realize it is possible to have a good time without drinking. Beatty Towers also held an Awareness in which Resident Assistants drank alcohol and then took breatha- lizer tests. During the Fall Semester, Tolbert Area held its annual Mud Fest. played volleyball, tug-of-war, and mud-polo in a pit of mud during floor vs. floor competition. Murphree Area held I RHA ' s Deck the Hall program, a Homecoming B- B-Q, a Halloween Party, and Late Night with Letter MAC. In the spring they held a Progressive Music Night, and a B-B-Q to commerate Black His- tory Month. Ursala Flecha 1) Todd Stewart and Co. enjoy a game of golf in the hallway of the 12th floor Beaty East. 2) Buffy Ames awaits business calls at the front desk of Beaty Towers. 3) Helping one another, students discuss homeworking problems in the study lounge. 16 Dorm Life