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

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Ducks, romance, picnics and scholarly pursuits all at... AKEELIA Photo by Vanessa Crockett Lake Ella was one of the many local spots where students went for fun, relaxation or whatever else entered their minds. Located on North Monroe Street, this particular body of water served as a fairly pleasant tourist attraction. With the fountain as its centerpiece, Lake Ella was surrounded by ducks being fed by children, squirrels that ran up and down the trees and a romantic gazebo. Picnics were very common at Lake Ella because of the setting and scenery of the environment. Quite a few couples took advantage of the lake ' s late night ambience for romantic reasons. A fun-filled evening of dinner, dancing or watching a movie ticks swim at Lake Ella ite one September Iternoon. Last year icrc was a controversy ver removal of the neks. [Y peaceful scene at Lake :11a otters a relaxing 1 1 m o s p h e r e when tudents need to get away rom campus. transformed Lake Ella into a lover ' s lane. Some lovebirds relished taking moonlit strolls or snuggling togeth er on the park benches or in a vehicle. A close male friend and I parked by the lake, looked at the bright stars through his sunroof anc drank together, biology major Christie Jones said. Other students, however, felt a little different towards the lake ' s romantic atmosphere. Since the lake was situated just off one of Tallahassee ' s busiest streets, the clamor of traffic could annoy romantic intentions. It ' s just not as romantic or important as th y claim it to be, senior Derrick Brown said. Lake Ella was not only a place for couples, single students also found worthwhile activities to do. The American Cancer Society Move - Along - Athon was held on Oct. 23 at the lake. This event was for anyone willing to walk, jog, run, roller blade or wheelchair around the lake in memory of a loved one or a friend. Many University students participated in this event by obtaining donations from peers and companies. The Move - Along - Athon was a tremendous success for the volunteers and for the American Cancer Society. I felt like I did my part as a community member of Tallahassee and a fellow student of the University for the Cancer Society, early childhood education major Sandra Borowiec said. Staying healthy and keeping in shape was one of the main concerns of students and Lake Ella provided the perfect setting. Many students went there for exercise, such as walking or jogging around the lake. Being outside was a welcome change after being cooped up in a classroom for several hours and University students enjoyed having someplace other than the gym to exercise. Unlike my first impression, which was that Lake Ella is just a make-out spot, I learned that it could be a place to walk around and talk with your friends, freshman Tiffany Duhart said. After classes, students enjoyed hanging out with their friends or studying at the lake. Picnic tables and large, sprawling oak trees offered a more relaxed atmosphere than Strozier Library. I grew up in Tallahasse. I spent many summer afternoons there with my family, junior Ann Kemper said. The older I got the more I used the lake as a place to study or just to relax. Whether it was a place to socialize with friends, enjoy the environment, jog a mile or two, volunteer for activities or spend quality time with a loved one, Lake Ella proved to be the perfect get away spot for students at the University. By Regina Louis and Nancy Floyd Lake Ella 29