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

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The cheerleaders are always an exciting part of the show. Gator Growl 1997 fea- tured a combined performance of the leaders and the Dazzlers. The cheerleaders performed many tosses and stunts along with familiar cheers and dance routines. Sister Hazel, a local band whose album went platinum, was one of the highlights of Gator Growl 1997. A surprise perfor- mance brought the Gator fans in atten- dance to their feet. Sister Hazel performed Happy and All for You. Theatre Strike Force performed their Seniors Taras Ross, Wylie Ritch, Elijah parady Helium at Gator Growl 1997. Williams and Mike Moten stand with The group earned their coveted spot in Coach Steve Spurrier as he introduces the show by winning the Homecoming them and the rest of the seniors to the skit competition earlier in the year. Gator faithful. Spurrier and the captains thanked the fans for their support throughout a rough year. What was the best • part of Gator Growl 1998? A: I really liked all the live performances this year - it made it more exciting. Sunshine Trueman 4JH 14 Student Life

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Paying for a parking fine, Jaime Murrell demonstrates the unfortunate conse- quence of parking illegally. While one ticket was seen by most as a minor nuisance, several tickets could result in a having a boot put on car or suspended parking priveleges. What do you dread most about the parking situation on the University of Florida campus? 1 A: Every Sunday night, I have to make the long trip to Hume Parking ga- rage to park my car, Sue Kelly, Freshman Brad Chibnik collects parking tickets side of Beaty Towers. With the glaring absence of available parking spots, many students chose simply to park illegally and risk the consequences, which in- cluded tickets, towing, boots and of course the dreaded suspension of parking privileges.. Waiting patiently for the bus, freshmen Matt Holt and Chad Kersting discuss the days events. Early in the spring semes- ter, Gainesville buses were free for UF students, a trial period intended to in- crease bus ridership. There was talk of making the change permanent. Student Life 13

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Let the Gator Growl Albert Defends the Title with a bang at the 1998 Gator Growl! Gator Growl, the world ' s largest student-run pep rally, arrived to a stadium full of screaming students, faculty and alumni on November 7. The theme Albert Defends The Title and many retrospective videos and skits paid to the University of Florida ' s first Football National Championship. The 52-20 beating of Florida State University became the focus of the 2 hour long show full of music, skits, vid- eos, comedians and surprise Gainesville ite Sister Hazel. The Sister Hazel surprise was one of the most remembered parts of Growl for many fans that night. I couldn ' t believe it, they were great! said first year student Tanya Phillips. Howie Mandel and Jeremy Hotz supplied the comic relief for the evening. Mandel even broke with tradition and took his act off the stage and down to Florida Field. I knew this was a student run production, but they just told me that students also built this stage, he quipped. Do you mind if I take this show to the field? The show didn ' t come together November 7 though. Over 250 students spent almost nine months designing the show. From the stage to the program, it was all done by students. ing a finished product in my hand was amaz- ing, said Sheada Madani, the 1997 Program Director. But even more amazing was hearing 70,000 screaming-fans appreciating the hours of teamwork that went into every part of (Gator) Growl. Producer Grier Pressley, a law student, headed up the diverse group of students who brought the show to be. Aided by three Associate Pro- ducers, seniors Andrea Goldfarb and W.J. Rossi and graduate student Natasha Phillips, Pressly brought together one of the most memorable shows in recent history. The small bonfire pep-rally that began over 70 years ago once again wowed audiences and ignited the fires of Gator Spirit in every Gator in attendance. Story by Natasha Phillips Student Life 15