University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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Jk % OF . . . STUDENTS! : i -•- 1 The heart of the University; the reason for its ex- istence; those in- terested in a higher education, in gaining new friendships and new experiences; the people who express their ideas and opinions without hesitation; those who keep the spirit and tra- ditions of this great University alive . . . Yes, the students remain to be the lifeline of our school since its establishment in 1785. Many changes have taken place throughout the years that have ef- fected students greatly. The year 1920 marked the first time a wom- an was allowed to enroll for class- es. Today women make up about 56 percent of the student popula- tion. Another major step came in 1961 when the first black students were admitted to the University. Strives are still being made to re- cruit minorities. Continuous de- velopments have been made to the educational programs and extra- curricular activities. With thirteen different schools and colleges, finding the right major is not a problem. Over 300 clubs and or- ganizations stay active on campus from quarter to quarter. Rallies and protests are or- ganized by differen t student groups believing in a certain cause. Earth Day caught the atten- tion of the entire community. Speakers or pamphlets stated facts concerning the environment and ways individuals can start to make a difference. The Student Government Association spon- sored a Voter Registration Drive. U.S. Senator Sam Nunn and Sec- retary of State Max Cleland both spoke at the Tate plaza to back the efforts of SGA. Perhaps the most visible and prolonged expressions came from the opposing opinions about Operation Desert Storm. Peace symbols, love beads, and candlelight vigils followed a peace camp ' s move onto campus. An- other group, in support of the troops, marched through campus while waving American flags. For over 200 years now, stu- dents have kept the University alive. Students will always be a vital Accent of Georgia. — Georgia House OPENII

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F SPIRIT verhwhelming is the spirit which prevails at our University. From alumni financial- ly supporting in- dividual schools within the University system to fans buying Georgia parapherna- t the campus bookstore, sup- port and spirit always fill the air. The most apparent example of the traditional bulldog spirit is the support and enthusiasm gen- erated by our athletic program. Sanford Stadium is currently un- dergoing renovations to increase the number of seats. These addi- tions will hopefully help in meet- ing the great demand for tickets. The Saturday afternoon fall foot- ball games are so popular, the city of Athens becomes a mass of fans dressed in red and black ready to cheer on the dogs. Many individ- uals consider these ballgames al- most sacred. In fact one alumnus drives all the way from Canada for each and every home game. Students around campus work hard to both promote spirit and to keep it alive. Members of the All Campus Homecoming Committee spend hours planning exciting events including an annual dance, a pep rally, and the Homecoming parade. The cheerleaders spend their afternoons practicing stunts and new chants so they can keep the crowds roaring throughout the games. Still another group of students, the Student Alumni Council, serves as a link between the student body and the alumni. They make the extra effort to keep our alums excited about what is going on around campus. Overall, the spirit at our school is incredible. Family members seem to pass the tradition of spirit on to their children, who in return learn to appreciate the University just as much. The great feeling of spirit can be summed up by a re- mark from former Student Body President William House, The University of Georgia is like a close member of my family. Once you have grown to love the Uni- versity as I do, its spirit is truly awesome. — Georgia House