Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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n LIBIE Twenty-six years ago, the cartoon character Aubie, a creation of Phil Neil, first appeared in Auburn football programs. lt wasn't until 1979 that the tradition of Aubie as a life-size mascot came to life with the help of alumnus James Floyd. Over the years, Aubie has grown into one of the most popular mascots in the SEC, making many appearances throughout the year. Aubie's hilarious antics have delighted thousands at sporting events, pep-rallies, and alumni events. Not only did Aubie serve as mascot this year, but he also became an active member of the cheerleading squad. Part of his duties included helping out at practices with difficult stunts and participating in certain routines at games. Along with the squad, Aubie was responsible for keeping spirits alive when the team was down, for welcoming back alumni, and for drumming up support for the many groups that make up the University. Traditions uburn's Favorite Feline The many hours Aubie spent preparing skits before the game, walking around, and entertaining the crowd, paid off with loud cheers and lots of laughs. Like a child, Aubie always loved to be the center of at- tention. A smile from an alumnus, wink from a pretty girl, or the petting hand of a little Auburn fan could always make his day. Aubie was the coolest cat on the Plains, never losing a fight and always win- ning the affection of everybody. His devilish character got him into trouble at times, but Aubie's quick wit and humor always prevailed, making the best of every moment. During the past year, Auburn's spirit soared along with the sports program, and Aubie was there all the way cheering the Tigers to victory. The first Aubie calendar was printed to serve the i'Aubie Fund which helped pay for props and materials that kept Aubie in action. Students could look back to Homecoming, Wreck Tech, and Burn the Bulldogs and remember Aubie in the midst of all the action. Three important people were responsi- ble for keeping Aubie at his best: Randy Davis, Laurence Cartledge, and Rob Jameson. These students were selected to create the 1986-87 character. A year of hard work kept Aubie on his toes, seldom leaving these men time to themselves. How- Left: Aubie stepped out in style at the 1986 Homecoming Qame- ever, the memories of the past year with Aubie strutting his stuff for thousands of cheering fans, a high-five from a stu- dent, or the shy smile and twinkle in a little girl's eye surely made the sacrifice worth every minute. Aubie had lots of people to thank for this past year: Jack Clark who kept Aubie on schedule, Ford Laumer who advised him, Grant Davis, Debbie Shaw, Alice Scussel, the S.G.A., Kermit Perry the Auburn Athletic Department, the Alumni and students, and especially the Auburn cheerleading squad under the direction of Ruddy Polhill and Debbie Webb. All this support and friendship made it an AUsome year!

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HEY DAY Below: These friends discussed old times and planned future events. Above: Enjoying lunch on the concourse, these students participated in Hey Day activities. Right: The Auburn University Singers entertained an enthusiastic audience. Traditions On November 14, 1986, Auburn continued the tradition of Hey Day. Hey Day was a tradition of the fifties and sixties that has now become a tradition of the eighties. Students wore Hey Day t-shirts and name tags while saying hey to everybody they passed. Even though it rained that Fri- day in November, Auburn students did not allow their spirits to be dampened. The University Program Council, with the help of many organizations on campus, planned a day full of activities. Lunch was served on the con- course, and drinks were passed out throughout the day. Many students shared lunch together, and most of them enjoyed second servings of barbecue. For enter- tainment, the Auburn University Singers performed in front of Thach Hall. j Hey Day, a fairly renewed tradi- tion at Auburn, was a fantastic success this year and the Universi-- ty Program Council did a veryi good job with it. Students werel given the chance to rememberf how special their friends are and' how important the people in Auburn were in their decision to attend Auburn. Hey Day 1986 just proved that, not only was Auburn University the loveliest village on the Plains, it was also the friendliest. .th jf, f. 5 - tw .X - - ,