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

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vVestcott Tradition Life as a Seminole remained one built on following mg traditions established by students of the past. From ibathing on Landis Green to playing midnight football )oak Campbell Stadium, many students this year played active role in keeping the tradition alive. Beaver said. Many students added a twist to the idea of playing in the water. These students placed liquid soap in the fountain. The suds produced by the action of the water moving in the fountain created a blanket of white that One long-standing tradition for Seminoles involved the contributed to the overall experience of being in the itcott Fountain. fountain. Named in honor of one of the university ' s first Liquid ivory makes the best suds, senior Andrew King ltributors, James Westcott, the fountain stands as a said. tinder of the pride associated with being a Seminole. Despite the reason, Seminole ' s used the fountain as a For many in the Greek community the fountain served method of unifying past and the destination for a brother who lavaliered his present students of the friend or got engaged. university. The fountain was often the destination for many pledges Playing in the fountian •r they accepted a bid from a fraternity. also remained one of the Clubs and organi2ations threw members in the fountain things that all students art of iniation, while others went to the fountain when shared. It was a place for all Crating birthdays or special events. to enjoy and soak up the Some sought the fountain for no other reason than spirit of being a Florida State ng a part of the tradition. Seminole. ' I couldn ' t pass up on the opportunity to be a part of ninole tradition, junior Dion Sweat said. It ' s (playing he fountain) something everyone should do at least :e while at Florida State. How do the campus police view dents frolicking in the fountain? ording to the law books, it is illegal students to play in the fountain. patrol officers were sympathetic to dents wishing to be a part of the iition. You are OK as long as you stay off top levels. Have a good time, but careful, several university police cers said. The police were really nice about whole thing, sophomore Michelle On April 27,1969, a fire swept through the Art Department resulting in the closing of Westcott Building for more than four years. The fountain ' s functions ♦ It stands as a reminder of the pride associated with being a Seminole ♦ For many in the Greek community, the fountain serves as the destination for a brother who has lavaliered his girl- friend or gotten engaged ♦ It is often the destination for many pledges after they ac- cept a bid from a fraternity ♦ It is often used to celebrate birthdays and other special events emily yasurek Dustin Hoffman steals st actor award for his le in Rainman • U.S. suffers worst drought in 50 years, by June 23 half the agricultural counties declared natural desasters • Brian Boitano wins the gold medal in the 1988 Olympics for men ' s figure skating Westcott Fountain A 29 ?

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Senior Andrew King pours a bottle of liquid Ivory into the Westcott fountain to accomplish the desired bubble effect in the fountain. Soaping ' ' the fountain became one of the many traditions for a Seminole prior to graduation. Junior Dion Sweat relaxes in an upper tear of the fountain. I just couldn ' t pass up the opportunity to be a part of the tradition, said Sweat. q| photo by Emily Yasurek photo by Emily Yasurek • United Nations Peace Keeping Forces win the Nobel Prize for Peace • U.S. Navy Warship destroys a commercial Iranian airliner killing all 290 persons on the plane • Max Robinson televisions first black news network anchor dies A 28 A Student Life

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ri x«s I ight This year Florida State dropped from No. 1 to party school ranking. Besides studying for tests and writing papers, another major aspect of university living was the night life. Students found many things to fill up their worry free evenings. Some students would go out to dinner and a movie while other chose a more active form of entertainments such as a game of pool or bowling. But, the favorite way to pass the time was with drink in hand and out with friends. I just need a place to relax, act crazy, get loose without worrying about who is around or who ' s judging me; sometimes you just need to party, sophomore Latisha Robinson said. The university was known University W ' 0I ' ts r ' S nt students and . W their academic ability. No. 2 in W v , Yet, many students relied on the after hour activities for different reasons. Whether for stress relief or just to go out hy regina louis Tally Hot Spots ♦ Bullwinkles — no cover charge, live music and the best looking wamba wambas ♦ Fat Tuesday ' s — the shorter the skirt the cheaper the drink night ♦ CPA — Saturday night was alternative night ♦ Oasis — Old wave night on Sundays ♦ Pot Bellies — Blatter busters on Thurday nights and have a good time, partying played an important roL of college life. No cover charge, low cost drinks and atmosphere dre students to their favorite spots. I especially like Calico Jacks. On Friday nights, yoi can ' t beat the nickel beers and the great atmosphere, senior Erin Furmanick said. The bars usually contained large screen televisions fo patrons to watch major sporting events. Other drinking establishment attracted students wit! pool tables, video arcades, live music, happy hours am no cover charge. Two of the hottest spots in town were Bullwinkles am Clyde ' s, as they did not charge at the door. Students wit! empty pockets could still hang out on the deck and listei to the live band with friends. My favorite place is Bullwinkle ' s because there ' s m cover charge, they always have a good band and great drin specials, senior George Leto said. The dance clubs contained large dance floors, dis jockeys, cover charge specials and concerts or local show; I love Metropolis, especially on Wicked Wednesday It ' s a great place to dance and meet people, freshman Marsha Louis said. Besides the dance clubs and sports bars this year the students enjoyed another optior The block party on Adams street, whic was a party for the students, the community and the football players to celebrate befor each home game. I enjoyed it because it gave me th opportunity to see the pride and support c the community with FSU, student Kerens Michele Hogan said. No matter what the form of entertainmen students always found a place to go with! their budget and excitement level. • February 21: Rev. Jimmy Swaggart confessed sexual sins • Major enviornmental concern: The Greenhouse April 13: Scientist patented ne form of mouse ' $ 30 Student Life