University of Texas Austin - Cactus Yearbook (Austin, TX)

NOWHERE ELSE ' t was a year of balloons. Whatever the occasion, ' students showed their en- thusiasm by becoming walking billboards for The University. Tie one to your belt loop what ' s a better way to let peo- ple know you ' re celebrating. Festivities began on Sept. 15, 1983 when The University commemorated the 100th an- niversary of its first day of classes. The Tower illuminated orange with a white number " 1 " and UT fever broke out across campus. University President Peter Flawn said in his Centennial Convocation address, " When an individual achieves the ripe old age of 100 years, it is socially acceptable to take it easy. But, for a university, it is an occasion to celebrate, as we have; take a deep breath, as we are going to do; and get back to work. " Other festive occasions celebrated by The University included: the Centennial Showcase on Oct. 1, Texas In- dependence Day on Mar. 2, and Round-Up on April 2-8. V t Cheerleaders yell at Round-Up. March 2 celebrants sing " Eyes. Pranksters alter the Torchbearers. Chris Coffee toasts with " Texas Tea. " 12 Opening