Florida State University - Renegade / Tally Ho Yearbook (Tallahassee, FL)

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STU JINT LIFE Tailgating Tradition Chickens were barbecued, hamburgers grilled, weinies roasted, beer chilled and potato chips dipped in honor of the forthcoming game. An air of victory and high spirits surrounded the well wishers. The Intramural Fields, lots behind Tully Gym, the Haskin Circus Complex and any other available spaces along Chieftain Way were the sites where alumni and students took up temporary residency. Tailgating parties have become a tradition for all Seminole fans, young and old. It was a time for alumni to gather and celebrate football mania. The most dedicated tailgaters arrived as early as 48 hours before a home game. With their vans, cars, and motor homes filled with food, alcohol and family, they partied all afternoon await- ing kickoff time. Diehard alumni traveled from all over Florida and Georgia to partake in these parties. Lois Post, an alumnae from the College of Business, drove from Atlanta for almost every home game to tailgate. It ' s a great way to get my family excited about the game. There ' s something special about the way the fans show their support. I believe it shows through the team ' s success. It ' s a long, five hour drive, but it ' s worth it. Wayne and Marsha Tate, active boosters for the past fourteen years, traveled from West Palm Beach before setting up permanent res- idency in Tallahassee. Wayne Tate said, I come here every Saturday before a game, rain or shine. We ' ve had this particular spot (across from Tully Gym on Chieftian Way) for ten years. It ' s the positive atmosphere and winning team which makes us come back for more. Most tailgaters prided themselves in showing hospitality towards opposing team ' s fans. The locals invited them to have a drink or something to eat. We always invite people from the opposing team to join in our festivities. It ' s a gesture of kindness, said alumni D.J. Wright. Catie McRae, an alumnae from the College of Communications, said there was an ulterior motive for their hospitable treatment, We just want to make them feel better about losing. Amy Shinn t 1. ???• • • -4 bmecoming proves each year that Seminole Spirit does not die, no matter PHOTO LAB ■ aiigate parties have long ' j he Homecoming com- jfeeen a tradition for ffotball fei ittee v elcomed all prl- games. Alumni and stu- J or princesses and chiefs Jj iike often invite fans from fc d red in the 1990 Home- th¥ Asiting team to join in the fes- coming game against tivities. Cincinatti.

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STUDENT LIFE TO VASIELEWSKI ; eather Allen is escorted by Chris Pakuris. Allen majored in busi ess manogement and Pal uris double-majored in communi cation and sociology. ie Alexandre and Rob Boos were crowned the 1990 Home- •Pcoming Princess and Chief. Alexander and Boos were both mem- k rs of one of the Scalphunter organizations. w O CRESPO ichelle Stiles is escorted by Bruce Vredenburg. Stiles and Vredenburg were both members of Gold Key. ZULMA CRESPO pibnnifer Pierson is escorted by Andy McNeill. Pierson majored in fj iubiic relations and McNeill in business communication. y ? w O X

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ROYAL TRIBE RETURNS ' ears after graduation, : 5 Seminole Royalty continued to spread g ) e Spirit Across the hMd. Fortunately, the sec- ond ten year reunion helped to unite the royalty for the homecoming festivities. The remarkable idea of re- uniting Seminole Royalty was started by Susan Bates Turner, the 1976 homecom- ing princess. Turner said she wanted to recognize the first queen Clara Moffit MacKay, and the other FSU Royalty members, by inviting them back to share the memories with other former homecom- ing queens, princesses, and chiefs. With the support of Alumni Affairs, she was able to pull off the first royalty reunion in 1980, thus perpetuating a tradition. The 1975 Homecoming Prince and the current asso- ciate director of Alumni Af- fairs Phil Barco and Julie Flemming, the reunion chair- man, were the key people in coordinating the second re- union with help from Alumni Affairs and the Student Alumni Foundation. Flem- ming said she felt very for- tunate to have been here dur- ing the time of the reunion, and able to work so close with it. Words could not de- scribe it; it was a wonderful experience. Out of the 56 Royalty members, 41 returned to watch the crowning of the new princess and chief, Lilie Alexandre and Rob Boos. Among those was the first, 1948, Homecoming Queen Clara Moffit MacKay. MacKay had the honor of crowning Alexandre and Boos with their Indian head- dresses at the annual Pow- wow held in the Leon County Civic Center. MacKay took a moment to remember her crowning and said, I was happy then, but every year it means so much more. The Royalty members par- ticipated in homecoming ac- tivities planned by the Stu- dent Alumni Foundation, and the homecoming com- mittees. Many of them rode in the homecoming parade, despite the rain. They were also present at the annual Grads Made Good break- fast in the Oglesby Union Ballroom. The ceremony was held to honor graduates who have made special achieve- ments in their chosen careers. The award was presented by Omicron Delta Kappa, a na- tional collegiate leadership society. The three new honorees were Clyda S. Rent, Davis Gaines and Isabel W. Rodgers. Rent, the 1963 homecom- ing queen, is currently the president of the Mississippi University for Women and is the first female to be pres- ident of a public educational institution in Mississippi. She received her bachelors degree in 1964, her masters in 1966, and her doctorate degree in 1968, all at FSU in Sociology. Gaines, a musical theater actor, was honored for his wonderful dramatic perfor- mances. His most successful starring role was in the Broadway hit The Phantom of the Opera. One of his most recent successes was a new recording of Jerome Kerns 1924 musical Sitting Pretty. Gaines, a former FSU cheerleader, graduated cum laude in 1976 with a bachelor degree in theater. He said he was thrilled to be back in an atmosphere full of love, warmth, and security, and was glad he was able to give something back to the university. Rodgers graduated in 1945 from Florida State College for Women before it became a co-ed school. She earned a bachelor degree in English Literature, a Phi Beta Kappa key, a masters degree in po- litical science from the Uni- versity of Virginia, a masters degree in religion education from the Presbyterian School of Christian Education and a doctorate in theology and ethics from Duke University. Rodgers is a professor of ap- plied Christianity at Virgin- ia ' s Presbyterian School of Christian Education and the author of five study books for Presbyterians. She is listed in Who ' s Who in America, Out- standing Educators, Who ' s Who in American Religion, Personalities of the South, and the International Direc- tory of Scholars. Another distinguished guest was Vincent Morris Williams. Williams plays the part of Hampton on the oldest running soap opera, The Guiding Light. Wil- liams auditioned for a part in the soap opera, and received a three year contract with CBS, which launched his ca- reer. Being a graduate from Florida State contributed to being the best I can be. You are really able to grow in any direction you choose here, he said. Angela Buress 0 0 o o X