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

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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

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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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)tt t6e Sfitnit After winning the Sugar Bowl, the Gator football team was welcomed home with a pep rally held in their hoi Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was repainted and where the SEC Championship years were once displayed, a new c of paint was placed over it and the National Championship was now painted in the center of the South Endzc With a record crowd of over 40,000 fans, the trophies for the Nokia Sugar Bowl, the Sears Natio Championship trophy, and Danny Wuerffel ' s heisman trophy were proudly displayed. Each of the senior memh of the 1996 football team spoke a few words and Wuerffel joined Mr. Two-Bits on the field for a cheer. To end event, the whole staium, including the football team, sang, We Are the Boys. it 6 Opening