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

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Body Copy Before freshman begin classes in the fall, they experience two overwhelming days at Preview, specifically intended to learn how to become a gator fan. Upperclassmen show new comers how great it is to be a Florida Gator while teaching them the classic chomp. This exciting approach for new students and their families was not the way it was in the past. In the 1920s, freshmen were required to wear beanies, called rat caps, during their first semester. It was because of these caps that they were called rats. In addition to wearing the hats, freshman had to salute passing seniors and attend all athletic events while sitting in the cheering section of the arena, singing the memorized fight songs. If freshman decided not to obey these rules they had to go before a Vigilance Committee made up of 12 sophomores. Ironically, these students also monitored the upperclassman when and if hazing occurred on campus, mainly between freshman and seniors. Students don blue and orange paraphernalia at every game whether home or away. Traditional accessories include poofy wigs and light-up necklaces. And for the ultimate fan, full-body art is a necessity on any game day. Pride and support for the University of Florida can be seen any day of the week. Teeny toddlers sport orange and blue socks with matching shoes and senior citizens wear faded shirts from their generation. According to Student Government President Joe Goldberg, UF has the best fans. It is because of the faculty, students and alumni that UF is more than a name. It's a tradition to hold and pass along. -Sharilyn Wiskup Back to Album Previous Next Sophomore Matt Dean intimidates the enemy and shows his Gator pride as he paints his face and body in the beloved Orange and Blue. photo by: Leslie Veiga Friends at UF Aaron Leech Richard G»bbens [Campus Life] IS

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Ny Photos Spirit Traditions Create a Photo Album Have any photos to share? Add them here... Create Album Your Friend's Photo Albums lliana Zelaya, Diana Delgado, Jose Otero, Desire Pefta, Leslie veiga and Carmen Bustillo revel in the victory against Louisiana State after singing the fight song with the football team. Students go all out on game days even donning Orange and Blue mohawks. photo by: Venita Popoca Back to Album Fans in the student section were named The Swamp Things this year. Here fans praise Head Coach Urban Meyer (and eat cake), photo by: Leslie Veiga Back to Album Tailgating is a classic game day activity as students and alumni bring out their picnic tables, barbecues, coolers and refreshments to get psyched for the game to come. photo by: Venita Popoca Well sing a song for the flag today. Cheer for the team at play. Members of the UF Football team raise their helmets as they sing the fight song. Coach Urban Meyer required the whole team to learn the song and sing it with the marching band after victories. photo by: Onthia Sandoval UF's cheerleaders rile up the crowd at the Homecoming game against Mississippi State, photo by: Cinthia Sandoval

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My Photos You are connected to 48,000 people Create a Photo Album Have any photos to share? Add them here... Create Album Your Friend's Photo Albums The facebook frrthday reminder tool ensure ttvse users vwi never forget the fnends'birthdays aga . Let the writing on the wad bc n' photo by: Leslie Vaga Semor Russes Semmel is in a facebook group c jflctj 1000 Elite The group® debated to members of facebook that hive more than 1.000 fnends. At the bmc of publication, Semmel had 1,056 friends. Back to Album Senior Thomas Jardon, a very avid facebook user, checks updates on h« home page, photo try: front Ddgodo Back to Album Students and organizations alike use the facebook to send out event invitations. The Coiege Republicans used the facebook to send out an invitation about their second annual People Enjoying Tasty Animats (PETA) Barbecue after the original date of the event was changed. At right, senior Mefcssa Bersach serves free meat to atcndocs. photo by: test Vetgo for the longest time, Junor Carmen Bustfto could not get onto the facebook. Her fnends had a group dedicated to her called 1 Heart Carmen, but she cant get on the facebook In late November of 2005, Bust ) found a way to fa her face-book problem. The group name changed to 'I heart Carmen, and she FINALLY got on the facebook Her group photo ® at right. photo by: Lcskc VVspa One of the most popular groups on the UF facebook «s caned Pra«e Oban Meyer and Eat Cake It has over 5,400 members. photo by: Onthu Sondovot