Auburn University - Glomerata Yearbook (Auburn, AL)

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7 i I « « Overcoming the fear of giving blood is a problem for some students. Our participation helped make a dent in Alabama's troubled blood bank. Student Life 19

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Students share auburn spirit by GIVING BLOOD! In the middle of January students, faculty and residents of Auburn, turned out in droves to share a little of their Auburn Spirit. The annual SGA blood drive was a huge success with the daily totals being: 390, 51?, 505, and 630 pints, for a total of 2037 pints given during the four-day drive. The drive was held at the beginning pf winter quarter and was the only blood drive held in the state during that time. This year's drive was especially important as the Red Cross had declared Alabama's blood bank levels to be in a state of emergency. Giving blood was a point of pride with students since we held the record fox the most blood given by a single institution. The record was set in 1967 during the Vietnam War. ♦ by Melissa Robinson Students sometimes find it easier to bring a friend along when giving blood. These two students lend each other support as they give blood. 18 Student Life

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 ■ Auburn Spirit . . . IT'S SOOOO INTENSE! Cheering (or the Tigers during the Wreck lech Pep Rally the Greek Pledges showed their Auburn Spirit. The group with the loudest cheers received spin! paints. 20 Student Life to cheer along with the cheerleaders and Aubie in preparation for the next game. The Wreck Tech pep rally gained special attention this year because it was the last time we would play against Ga. Tech until 1992. So students in pajamas, followed by fraternity pledges carrying floats, marched to the stadium for the final pep ‘rally. continued on page 21 . • Almost anywhere Auburn people gathered, whether it was pep rallies, sports events, or alumni meetings there was always the famous War Eagle cry. This never ending spirit has stayed alive because fans refused to let it die. Students, cheerleaders, Aubie, the band, as well as the townspeople all participated in proving that Auburn was not only the friendliest village on the Plains, but also the most-spirited in the South. Some traditions included rolling Toomer's Corner, pep rallies, and parades. Painted car windows were seen each day all over town. Hey Day and the annual SGA blood drive were also ways that students showed their enthusi- asm. It was not surprising to drive through a mass of toilet paper on the intersection of Toomer's Drug store. Rolling Toomer's corner after a victory was one of the oldest traditions . Despite the fact that city police ruled that rolling was only permitted on the sides of street after home football games, students as well as townspeople all turned out for this event after away games. The Auburn Spirit was very evident at pep rallies. There was always a crowd of people Rolling Toomer's Corner is a long lime tradition that is now limited after home games by AUPD. Regardless many fans still turn out to carry on the tradition.