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

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Jefining th lthough the name Seminoles has been synonymous b Florida State University for 47 years, many students not know the history behind the Seminole Tribe of rida and how it began its association with Florida State versity. rhe word Seminole means untamed, nothing can hold m back, wrote Tribal Chief James H. Billie in an open er to Seminoles as well as those who dispute the use he Seminole Indian as mascot of the university. The Seminole Indians are very highly regarded as se who can go anywhere and survive under any iditions. rhe Seminole Tribe of Florida is overseen by Tribal lirman Chief Billie and Tribal President Fred Smith, rhe Seminole tribe consists of about 2500 people living ive reservations in southern Florida named or located 3righton, Big Cypress, Hollywood, Immokale, and lpa. Each Reservation has a tribal representative, who idles the people aspects of the tribe, and a board resentative, who handles the business aspect of the e. Representatives from the five tribes meet periodically as the Tribal Counsel and the Board of Directors to discuss problems or future business ventures. The use of the Seminole name dates back to 1947 when the Florida State College for Women officially became the Florida State University. The coeducational atmosphere of the newly named institution brought the return of men ' s athletics and with it and a new mascot, the Seminoles. The name Seminoles was chosen in a campus wide contest that elicited student entries such as Crackers, Statesman, Polly-Wogs, Sunshiners, and Swamprats. Over the years, other aspects of university life have utilized association with the Seminole name to include the war chant, Male and Lady Scalp hunters, the Marching Chiefs, Burning Spear, and the Seminole Reservation, which was previously known as Camp Flastacowo. Chief Osceloa and Renegade, the most popular and recognizable mascot in college athletics also utilized the Seminole name. Envisioned by alumni Bill Durham, the mascot consisted of a Seminole Warrior riding a horse to the middle of the field to signify the start of another game. (continued on page 16) The Seminole head is often seen around campus. Many aspects of Indian culture were incorporated into the universities customs. •to by Emily Schutl November 4: rmer actor Ronald ;agan won esidental election • Entertainmant News: December 8, John Lennon died • Wayne Webb wins Firestone Bowling Tournament of champions Sminole Tradition 15

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Chief Osceola and Renegade represent Seminole pride for university students. The team has promoted spirit at campus events for many years. Members of the Seminole Indian tribe take part in the Homecoming parade. The Seminole Nation of Florida gave the university their support. tiboto courtesy u[ Renegade Files boto courtesy ol Renegade Files • Major News Event: Voyager I discovers planet has rings within rings • Popular Movie: Empire Strikes Back • Czeslaw Milosz, won the Nobel Prize for Literature 14 A Sudent Life

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: ■ i m 1 ' : ' ■ ' :. ■■ ■■■■■:■■ ;: defining the tradition travis hopkins (continued from page 15) The rider was originally just referred to as a warrior, but came to be known as Chief Osceola. As Renegade the horse rears on his back legs, Chief Osceola drives a spear into the ground. Premiered at the FSU-Stetson game on September 16, 1978, the use of Chief Osceola in Doak Campbell Stadium has never failed to prompt Seminole spirit or keep the fans from jumping to their feet to cheer. The Seminole Tribe of Florida made the authentic outfit for Chief Osceola to wear. Throughout the use of the Seminole name, the University has remained on good terms with both the Seminole Tribe of Florida and Seminole Nation of Oklahoma. The university continually sought to bring honor to the Seminoles and retain it through every use of the name. Each year, the Seminole Tribe of Florida sends representatives to the unversity to participate in the homecoming activities such as the parade and presentation of the homecoming court. The representatives crown the Homecoming Chief and Princess with a handmade headgear during the half time ceremony on game day. The Seminole Princess foi homecoming was Seminole Indian and university sophomore Carla Gopher. The university, along with the Governor ' s Counsel or Indian Affairs, has cosponsored summer programs t( familiarize native American students from the Seminole Miccosukee, and Creek tribes with different business anc educational fields of study since 1982. The youth delegate; that attend, some of whom have never left their reservation stay on the campus and visit classes. Ties between the university and the Seminole Tribe o Florida have continually been those of great relations anc growth. Since the beginning of the use of the name Seminoles a FSU, the students attending school in Tallahassee have alway maintained a sense of pride for being able to represent th Seminole Tribe of Florida. Even though many of the students were not Indian o Native American , they have chosen to utilize the name o the Seminoles. Nothing can hold them back, wrote Billie. Harry Jumper teaches a young Seminole how to add pride to a day out canoe. Seminole tradition was passed on by word of mouth to a younger generation. photo courtesy of Stale Archives of Florida • Popular Movie: Raiders of the Lost Ark • July 7: Sandra Day O ' Connor becomes the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court • Entertainment News: Music Tevevision (MTV) begins 16 fcu dent Life