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

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A Second Home The University of Florida was founded in 1853 as the East Florida Seminary. After the Civil War the school was moved to Gainesville where it merged with Florida Agricultural College. According to the Office of Academic Affairs, the initial enrollment after the school became the University of Florida was 102. Now, in 1993, enrollment has jumped to over 34,000. Kim Vincente, 2 UF, was prepared for the large campus after being told about it during high school in Jacksonville. Once I got here it wasn ' t hard to get used to, she said. Some students were overwhe lmed at first, but sports and organizations helped them became more familiar with the campus. By the end of their stay at UF, students have long ago thrown away their freshman maps, borken umbrellas and old lecture notes. After calling this home for four years or more, the ca mpus is fixed in the men ' s and women ' s minds forever. Florida Field glows with light an evening game as fans pack the stadium with the addition of the new north end zone. Photo by Herb Press AVF. Students line up on the first floor of the Reitz Union to vote during student government elections. During the spring classmates from different political parties campaigned for stu- dent body president, vice-president, treasurer. They also ran for senate seats. divided by major and zip code. The french fries serve as a meeting place for students between classes outside the Marston Science Library. During the day this artwork can be seen from as far away as the Reitz Union and through the hallway of the library. Opening 3

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A student watches her friend shoot for two at the Gator Gal ' s hoop at Turlington during basketball season. This activity and more helped promote more school spirit for the Gator basketball team. Three friends hurridly exchange notes in preparation for a test near Turlington. Some students discovered that forming study groups helped them to stand the class material better and improved their grades. 2 Opening

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Students take advantage of nearby laundry and printing facilities in the OF Plaza across from During the day businesses on University Avenue were a quick walk away from campus. A group of area residents tailgate before the game near Florida Field. Students were not the only fans at football games. Local residents came dressed in orange and blue to every football game and filled the north, south and west zone bleachers. 4 Opening