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

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OLD FOLKS AT The only time that students could be seen with their parents (besides graduation) and still keep their reputation on campus, was during parents ' weekend. For students, the idea of driving lour, eight, or twelve hours wasn ' t appealing. This way, mom and dad hop in the caravan for a weekend of shopping, barbecues, and football. For students, the weekends were the most financially devastating time of the week. After buying last minute supplies, lunches on campus, and CD ' s from the campus flea market, they ' re flat broke. So when the caravan arrived, the first thought was free food! One of the most popular attractions during parents weekend was the president ' s picnic. To show their appreciation for parental support, the University hosted an outdoor buffet. Filled with guest speakers and live entertainment, it was a relaxing way to have parents get acquainted with the administration. I ' ve never seen the president before, this is a great chance to meet the faculty, plus I love the food, said sophomore Willie Adams. Parents weekend became a tradition at the University not only because of its luncheons, but also because of its football. Similar to previous years, the Seminoles viciously defeated the Wake Forest Deacons, after a slow first quarter start. After the game, swarms of garnet and gold cars, vans, and trucks, crept up and down Tennessee Street looking for a spot to celebrate. Governor ' s Square and the Tallahassee malls became swamped with Seminole fans. Families loaded with up stickers, tags, flags, T-shirts, and sweat shirts to sport Seminole pride. In the excitement of the weekend Junior, Stacy Green said, My parents love the weekend, especially the game; I think it ' s great to have parent involvement in the activities. Senior Howard Thomas stated, My uncles are alumni and love to come with my parents to see the campus. I ' ve been every year, and will definitely come even after graduation. As the tradition continued, more and more students and alumni became involved in the activities, making it one of the biggest events on campus. Parents ' weekend is an opportunity to stock up on the latest Seminole wear. Qarnet and Qold and the tfook Store were filled to capacity. 22 Student Life

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(bottom) Tallahassee Residents share the road with students. The trail became an asset to anyone wanting a little exercise, (tfelow Left) Students were not the only ones who need exorcise. 9t was common to see man ' s best friend oat on the trail. (fSelow Right) A mountain biker heading back from an off -road trip. The paved St Marks trail connected to the Munson Hills off road trail. (Left) The trail is not only an outlet for stress, but a part of history photo bv Eric Johnson St. Marks Trail 21

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Parents avid students feast before the Wake Jorestgame. The football game was considered by some to be the highlight of the weekend. photo by Brooke Bacon The Woontons do a little post game relaxation before heading out to dinner. 9t was important to squeeze as much out of parents while theu were in Tallahassee. photo bv Stacv Leigh Woontoi Parents ' Weekend 23