Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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TIGERMANIA 86 Tigermania 1986 included numerous ac- tivities and provided Auburn students with an exciting and memorable week. Several UPC committees collaborated to book con- certs, schedule films, and organize the week's many functions. Homecoming was a week that included a football game, many special events, and most importantly, it was a day for Auburn alumni to return to campus and recall their college days. Reminiscing is what Homecoming was all about, and 1986 was no exception. Dye-hard Auburn alumni returned to the site of their glorious college days on November 8 and remembered the thrill of victory at Jordan-Hare. The success and the apparent happiness of these Auburn graduates served as inspiration and motivation for current Auburn students. One certain group of alumni served as a very special example to all. For the Class of 1936, Homecoming this year marked their 50th reunion. ln addition to the festivities that were held for the alumni, Homecoming week was packed with activities for the students. The week began with a concert by The Newboys on the Student Activities lawn. Comedian and juggler Michael Davis held shows for two consecutive evenings and provided hilarious entertainment for all .. Right: Nancy Johnston performed one of her many stunts while leading the Homecoming crowd in cheers. Opposite Page Inset: Aubie proudly escorts the candidates for Miss Homecoming 1986. 26 student Life an .-M Homecoming who attended. Despite the rain on Wednes- day the outdoor activities were not rained out - they were simply moved inside. War Eagle cafeteria became the location for Goot caricatures. Excitement began building as the end of the week grew near. Ballots were cast for the new Miss Homecoming and a pep rally on Thursday consisted of comedy, fireworks, and seniors's last remarks. Final preparations for Saturday were made Friday night as most of Auburn partied with Jimmy Buffet and the Coral Reefer Band. Saturday afternoon was the finale to an incredibly busy Homecoming week. Spirits were high as Auburn prepared to obliterate the Cin- cinnati Bearcats. At halftime, the winners of the Homecoming float competition were Top Right: Auburn band members helped to ex- cite the crowd at the Homecoming pep rally. Right: Majorettes Susan Laroche and Gina Moore eagerly await their per- formance at the pep rally. 5 S

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'V 1 l W R The Eagles EAGLE War-r-r-r EagIe! Yes, every Auburn student has heard this battle cry and the legends behind it. Misinterpretation of a Carlisle tackIe's name at a contest in 1914, the acceptance of an Indian lore about war bonnets and a statement made about a metal eagle emblem at a 1913 pep rally were the many stories related to the cry. The legend most accepted however, was that of a confederate soldier who found a baby eagle that was left to die. He was named War Eagle because of the cir- cumstances under which he was found. This soldier returned to Auburn and brought War Eagle home. Students and Auburn fans alike have heard all of these many legends, but how many people know about the eagles that have followed this legend? The pet eagle of the Civil War veteran was considered to be War Eagle I. War Eagle ll was found in Pea Vines in a field and was given to the Auburn A Club. He became the mascot in 1930, but due to the Great Depression, economic problems took their toll on the facilities for his upkeep. The A Club was forced to give him to a carnival passing through town. About Traditions Above: War Eagle V died September 4, 1986, right before his sixth year as mascot. Left: Carrying on the mascot tradition, War Eagle VI received her first kiss from trainer Bart Winkler. Behind The Tales captured on a farm in Tallegega County. The eagle was given to the University, fill- ing the mascot position once again. During a Birmingham football weekend, War Eagle Ill was killed by a shotgun shell after having escaped from his perch. In 1964, Auburn received its fourth eagle from a zoo in Jackson, Mississippi. With the help of Bir- mingham officials and the Jimmy Morgan Zoo, War Eagle IV was presented to the students before the Georgia Tech football game. War Eagle IV was also given the name of Tiger. In 1980, War Eagle IV died of natural causes on a Saturday morn- ing before the Auburn-Alabama game. Soon after came War Eagle V, a Golden Eagle which weighed 10 pounds and had a wing span of six feet. He was eight years old when he died on September 4, 1986, due to internal bleeding. War Eagle V had come to Auburn in 1981 from Wyoming, the same place Pat Dye came from. While still mourning the death of War Eagle V, Auburn welcomed the new eagle in Oc- tober. War Eagle VI was a Golden Eagle ob- tained from Land Between the Lakes in Western Kentucky. He was on Ioan from the Federal Government and was obtained through the help of the Tennessee Valley Authority. The new Auburn mascot weigh- ed 10 to 11 pounds and had a wing span of seven feet. Alpha Phi Omega was the service frater- nity who worked on getting the new eagle and who was responsible for his training and care. Gary Crawford, one of the eagle's trainers, said the War Eagle VI was very tame during the process of training. All six eagles have meant something special to the alumni and students of Auburn and will continue to do so. War Eagle VI has now captured the attention of everyone's honor and pride. War-r-r-r Eagle! Student Life 25

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