University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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II As the sun begins to rise over the Unixersity of Georgia campus, Bulldog tans wake up and prepare to take part in one the most recognized traditions in football: tailgating. The time of day does not matter. The weather does not matter. The tried and true Georgia fans dutifullv congregate around portable grills, their beers tightly gripped in hand, and discuss the intricate details of the upcoming game. Like clockwork, they begin to show up on Friday afternoon. The RV ' s and cars are filled to the brim with alumni returning to Bulldog country to cheer their team to victory. The portable parties begin on Saturday morning and sometimes continue until the final seconds are ticking away on the game clock. Every available spot on campus is filled with fans, alumni and current students alike, eating good food and spending time with old friends. The mood is conta- gious. You can ' t help but join m as someone begins cheering, ' Tt ' s great to be a Georgia Bulldog. As game time approaches and the masses begin to head towards Stanford Stadium, another day of tailgating comes to an end. Looking across the endless sea of red and black, you can ' t help but think to yourself, It really is great to be a Georgia Bulldog. Bv Abbi Masters 1: This couple shows their Georgia spirit by dressing in traditional red and black at- tire, photo by Jennifer Henderson 2: Tailgating is a favorite among Georgia alumni. The parking lots pro- vide a wonderful meeting place for old friends to reminisce. photo by Jennifer Henderson 3: Two Georgia fans debate the logistics of the upcoming game, photo by Carrie Dixon 4; Many serious tailgaters come prepared with lots of food, shelter, and friends to celebrate the games, photo by Katie Wood 5: These impromptu tailgaters camp out around their car in prepara- tion for the pre-game festivi- ties, photo by Jennifer Henderson W, ■. T tif ' A pre-i iime ritual that is loved by every UGAfan i». .f i . «-t ■ ' 0 - i [ it r. ■ ' iti ■ m fiM. . ■?T . ' iw? « :■« ■ ' • J Left: Tailgating is a family affair for many Georgia fans. This family shows that many generations have cheered the Bulldogs on to victories. photo by Katie Wood Right: Some Bulldog fans spare no expense when it comes to celebrating the great- ness of Georgia football. photo by Katie Wood Tailgating

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Cut Out: Her paint- brush in hand. Ginny Barton, a member of the Student Govern- ment Association, helps create part of the organizations street mural. Above: A brave student places his life in the hands of others as he heads up the climb- ing wall that vKas set up at Legion Field during the Home- coming Week cook- out and show case. Circle: This duo pro- vides some musical entertainment and displays their talent at the Legion Field Showcase, photos courtesy of the Homecoming Com- mittee The theme New Year, New Memories proved to be a perfect slogan for Homecoming 2001. The week ' s activities started off the Sunday before the football game at midnight with the traditional street painting on Sanford Drive. While sharing paint, brushes, and chalk, many of the school ' s organizations gathered together to paint their section of the street. The week continued on Monday as students participated in a kick-off pep rally at the Tate Center. The Univer- sity of Georgia welcomed back h pnotist Tom DeLuca to the Ramsey center on Monda ' night for an amazing show. Brumbv Beach Bash was held Tuesday afternoon and a banner competition was judged in Memorial Hall I he middle of the week brought a cookout and Showcase UGA at the Uni ersity ' s Legion Field. The parade held l ' rida - e ening yas the last of the events of the spectacular week. The students nominated for Homecoming Queen and King were on hand for the festivities. Locals from Athens, UGA students and young children running for candy lined the street in dinvntown Athens to watch the parade. Lach float that was dn en through the parade was completely differ- ent than the next. I he creativity ol the groups was judged as they passed and the winners were announced at the Homecoming football game on Saturday. By Kate Allen i ki v ,32 Features