Clemson University - Taps Yearbook (Clemson, SC)

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many weeks of detailed planning by an organization. After the parade came the season ' s first pep rally with all its en- thusiasm and spirit. Students began showing pride in their soon to be na- tionally ranked football team by par- ticipating in cheers led by the varsity cheerleaders at the rally. They continued this spirit right through the season ' s highlight — the opening game. Soon it was mid-season and Home- coming, which commenced with Tigerama. Here, Greeks competed for the winning title by performing in skits based on an overall theme. Record crowds filled the stadium, and an im- pressive fireworks display signified the finale of the festivity. But the work was not quite finished, for the displays were The night sky above Death Valley was alive with streamers of light at Tigerama, part of the traditional homecoming festivities. An enthusiastic Tiger fan shows his support in a unique way while capitaliz- ing on a popular game show personality. Clemson ' s Tiger Mascot, brought to life by cheerleader Zack Mills takes a break in the endzone during one of the televised football games.

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yet to be completed. Organizations dilli- gently worked — beginning with con- struction and finishing up with the pomping. Miraculously, all work was completed by game time Saturday, and once again, spirits united for yet another victory. But, football season was not the only event of the fall semester — musicians such as Gene Cotton and the Dixie Dregs appeared and the Prague Symphony Or- chestra performed in a cultural concert. Along with arts and culture, the Clemson Players certainly belong. Excellent per- formances were staged by the Players and they most definitely deserve recog- nition. Spring semester began with not only the Miss Clemson Pageant, but also kicked off spring sports training. Mem- bers of such teams as lacrosse, track, and golf worked very hard to help keep Clemson University one of the ACC ' s greatest contenders. Unfortunately, the gayety of the spring semester was over-shadowed by the cap- tivity of the hostages in Iran, but Clem- son and its students remembered their plight and instantly became more inter- ested in politics, the upcoming national election, and world affairs. Presidential hopeful John Connally invited all stu- dents for a cup of coffee with him at the Clemson House when he made his cam- paign appearance. The annual Bengal Ball affair was held at its customary location on Y-Beach and attending students knew that exams were drawing near and that another year at Clemson University was concluding. Underclassmen were mostly relieved to put another year behind them and many quickly headed to the beach for relaxa- Jazz Trumpeter, Dizzy Gillespie enthralled a receptive audience with his own unique style of presentation. The Clemson Players produced another outstanding season, with the presentation of such plays as Cinderella. 1: