University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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SOUTHERN NOBILITY North Campus symbolizes long-held traditions and ideals of our University. Demosthenian Hall, built in the home for our debate team which has served the University for over 100 years. 8 OPENINi

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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

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w k.m ' OF 4 ® TRAE TRADITION hat better word could there be to describe the Uni- versity as a whole? The word tradition takes our thoughts back to 1785, the tin e of this in- stitution ' s establishment. Since that time, stories have been told and passed down through the generations; ideals have been up- held b y students; and the heritage and style of our founders have continued in the classroom and in the life styles of the University community. Perhaps the greatest and most supported tradition that is still in conversation today is the rule for- bidding freshmen to walk under- neath the Arch. This custom was started when a young man re- fused to walk underneath the symbolic entrance to the Univer- sity until he had earned his diplo- ma. Although it was sometimes extremely difficult, such as the time his group of cadets marched through the entrance, he held tight to his vow until he received his diploma in 1909. This idea spread among the students, and now very few freshmen dare to walk underneath the Arch. Some students even wait until their commencement day when they can symbolically leave the Uni- versity. In the early 1800 ' s, a favorit e pastime among the men was de- bate. The Demosthenian Society met with competition when the Phi Kappa Society emerged. Great debates and fierce competition took place when the two organiza- tions would discuss such contro- versial topics as Should the South secede . With the renewal of Phi Kappa in the spring, debate between the two societies will once again become a tradition. For 125 years, the Greek Com- munity has upheld standards of high scholarship, service to oth- ers, and close friendships within the individual chapters. A change in tradition occurred with the death of UGA IV, Febru- ary 26, 1990. Our new beloved mascot was able to step right in and carry on the timely tradition of his forefathers. Every student, alumnus, faculty member or Athens resident knows and holds dearly the fine traditions of our school. Tradi- tions are a true Accent of Georgia. — Georgia House J OPENING !