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

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A generation defining itself through involvement At the university, our generation chose to show its diversity in several ways. Everyone had his or her own idea about their place within the university. Everywhere one looked on campus, he or she could find a student defining what made that individual different from the rest. For some, it was poetry readings on the Landis Green. Others took to defining themselves with the help of union activities. Daily students could be seen working on some form of art within the union art center. Pottery, abstract painting, and sculpturing classes were all offered for free to help students create the world in which they lived. Still others within our generation found that the best way to create their image was throught volun- teer work within the community. Tallahassee Memorial Hospital and the Tallahassee Cold Night Shelter were two facets of the community that benefitted from the universities students. Coming from Latch Key Programs or one parent homes, many students chose to work with children. Through the greek system as well as individual programs many students volunteered at local elementary school and day care centers. Students tutored elementary and middle school children in all subjects and often gave the younger generation a role model. Sports was the defining tool for several students. Whether it was university athletics, club sports, or intramurals many students used sports to relax as well as stay in shape. Sporting events also created interesting places for our generation to spend its free time. Sports bars all over Tallahassee gave students a place to watch the Seminoles when the Tribe was on the road as well as a place to celebrate after a home victory. From Po ' Boys to Pot Belly ' , this generation knew where to go to find the fun, or they created a good me where ever they went. However, when free time ended and it was back to the books, this generation showed its talents with the classroom. Putting in long hours studying and in the lab our generation proved that it was ready to fill the gaps that the outside world had for them. Programs were designed to provide the best education in the medical field, while the university aquired the National High Magnetic Labratory to compete with other universities increased technology. Regardless of the situation, our generation found a place to express itself and show the diversity that defined our generation. ■ ■ ■.■ i ™ by emily d. yasurek Competition defines the lives of many Seminoles. Seminole swimmers competed regularly in swim meets bringing wins home to the Tribe. becomes 4 A Opening

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Defining Student Life our Student life defined generation in many ways. Learning the tradition involved in being a Seminole made students feel closer to the university. The war chant, the fight songs, and the festivity involved in being a Seminole created many special moments for students. From hanging out at The Late Night Library on the weekends to taking part in dorm activites. Students had the opportunity to make their life in Tallahassee something of their own. The Southern Scholarship foundation gave selected students a unique opportunity to be part of the university experience while feeling the security of a family atmosphere. Students turned to various activities in order to fill the time not studying or in class. Some students turned to working out while others made new friends in their new environments. Away form their parents for the first time many freshmen found that life as a college student was what they made it. kL -emily d. yasurek