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

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I s Spirit, according to Webster ' s Dictionary is best described as, enthusiastic loyalty. Gator fans, students, and alumni mass every year during Homecoming, sporting activities, and gradua- tion to show their spirit. The University of Florida is a place where 40,000 plus can gather together with Gator pride. In almost every state, an alumni can find a Gator Booster club, and when travelling, a simple baseball cap with Albert ' s face is immediately recog- nized. Gainesville is a place where the colors Orange and Blue, natural opposites are joined together and where the theme to Jaws has special meaning. Students sat with fierce loyalty, in front of the stadium 24 hours in advance to try and buy tickets to the FSU game and the Sugar Bowl so they could be one of the few that cheered our team to a record breaking year. Whether in Gainesville, Atlanta, Knoxville, Talla- hassee, or New Orleans, Gators stuck together in all kinds of weather for F-L-O-R-I-D-A. Photo above: Riding in an antique fire engine, UF alumni drive down University Ave. during the Homecoming parade. Photo at left: Patient students wait for their chance to buy UF vs. FSU tickets the week prior to Thanksgiving. Photo below: Students in the College of Engineering showed their Gator pride in a float with an LSU wildcat bowing to a Gator. Josh Politove Opening 3

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Photo at right: Holding up a sign at the Auburn game, fans show that the Gators are Number 1. Photo below: Wearing the popular Orange and Blue Dr. Seuss ' s hats, fans party in Atlanta before the SEC game. Photo at bottom: Watching warm-ups, students proudly display the Gators ranking through most of the season. ' - i . , Allison Wate:H 2 Onenins

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Landmarks are found throughout campus. Some spark interest and have aquired nicknames like the French Fries. Others have a regal and dominating persona like Cen- turyTower and the UniversityAudi- torium. All though, portray the unique atmosphere of the Univer- sity of Florida. Photo at top: In front of Criser Hall, a statue of former president Norman looks across the Plaza of the Ameri- cas. Photo at above: Florida Field at Ben Hill Griffin Sta- dium has been around in some form since the first football season. The stadium is now one of the largest in the country. Photo above right: By the science library, stands Alachua, or as it is more popularly known as are the French Fries. Photo at right: Built last year, the seal of the University of Florida is proudly displayed by the Reitz Union. 4 Opening