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

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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

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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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76e Sfittit ... The Campus Established in 1853, the University of Florida has had over a century of growth both on the campus and the population size of the student body. But, through these changes the essence of the University has remained. Century tower still stands tall and oversees the center of campus, Turlington rock still re- mains the oldest geological artifact recovered in Florida and Lake Alice remains full of alligators. No matter when one graduates from Florida, coming back to visit will still feel like coming home to those hectic partying college days. Photo at left: Looking out across campus, the Century Tower is one of the most famous landmarks on campus. It was built after WWI to honor those students killed in the war. Photo below right: Students study on benches around Turlington rock. The rock is the oldest geological artifact ever recovered in Florida. Photo below: The Reitz Union is the student activities center and houses games and fast food. It is also the home of the Orange and Brew along with student government and other clubs on campus. Opening 5