Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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An Enduring Tradition Auburn Celebrates Ifs 125th Anniversary Read the old Auburn seal sometime. It says The Alabama Politechnic Institute. But aren't we Auburn University? lt may seem confusing, butAuburn hasn't always been Auburn although it's always been IN Auburn. This year marks 125 years since this university was founded as the East Alabama Male College, maintained by the Methodist Episcopal Church. The small town of Auburn was only 20 years old then and welcomed the liberal arts college. The Civil War came too soon after the small colleges official opening in 1859. The first building, destined to burn in 1887 and be renamed Samford Hall, was used as a Confederate hospital from 1864-66. After the war the college reopened without adequate funding. The solution after six years of financial problems was to make the college a land grant institution. ln 1872 it changed it's name to the Agriculture and Mechanical College of Alabama. The change from a liberal arts college to agriculture and mechanics was sufficient to grant another name change to Alabama Polytechnic Institute, which endured as API until lan. 1, 1960 when Auburn University became official. Auburn's history might be complicated, but it's a rich history that any student could be proud because no matter what we call it, the spirit remains the same. - Abby Pettiss 13

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aturda C nthe A P13111 A big part of Auburn life is the many traditions that everyone par- ticipates in and enjoys. Traditions such as the Wreck Tech Parade keep Auburn spirit alive. The ac- tion starts when all the fraternities and sororities build floats depicting acertaintheme orvictory slogan for the Tigers as they battle the Yellow jackets. The floats parade through campus as students and townfolk look on. Several groups have par- ticular traditions they practice each year. The Fijis, for example, paint themselves purple - one never questions traditions, just follow them. One fairly new tradition is our own Aubie , Auburn's Mascot. Bar- ry Mask, the first Aubie was suc- ceeded this year by lim Mayo who enhances Auburn's spirit at football games, pep rallies, and just about every activity and event in Auburn. Aubie comes to each football game in a different way, a new tradition for jordan-Hare to enjoy, from police escorts to popping out of boxes like he did at the Home- coming game. Speaking of which, the whole Homecoming celebration is a big tradition at Auburn. Auburn fans were thrilled at the results of the game as the Tigers rolled up a smashing victory over Southern Mississippi. After the game, throngs of fans clogged the intersection at Toomer's Corner shouting War Eagle! Soon the corner was a mass of toilet paper. Win, lose, or tie, Toomer's Corner gets rolled each week. Burn the Bulldog provided much more than the usual excite- ment due to Georgia's aff 1 ranking in the nation. A sea of red con- verged on Auburn on the day of the game. Auburn fans rose to the occa- sion as cries of War Eagle echoed through the stadium. Even the rain did nothing to dampen spirits. The support of the fans gave the Tigers a strong boost. Although the team was unable to claim a victory, they put on a respectable showing against a strong team. Another famous tradition, espe- cially favored among freshmen males, is the ODK Cake Race. The winner receives a kiss from Miss Auburn. Originally, the race was begun to allow the coaches of the track team to scout for new talent among incoming Freshmen. In re- cent years, both males and females participate. The question hasn't been resolved yet over who would kiss the winnerifithappened to bea woman! ? - Abby Pettiss Ak ff ., .k.. ,,. ....,. - ..... .-55 'TQ' .W--. ,ws lf' Ag 4,5