Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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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

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all' TRACKING 'TIGER' Early Saturday morning before a football game, the Auburn mascot, known as War Eagle IV or Tiger, had to be coaxed from her perch high in the trees of her aerie behind Haley Center. She knew it was time to do her job inspiring War Eagle spirit. However, trainers Bob Ingram and Charles lacks had a hard time fetching her. Sadly, Tiger died shortly after these pictures were made the day of the Alabama game., - Abby Pettiss