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

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rallyThe tr Erik Seise enjoys a grilled hot dog during tailgating at the Wesley Foundation. On average, two-hundred hot dogs are grilled and served during any given tailgate activity. Two big-screen televisions were accompanied by sofas and chairs inside the Fellowship Hall. These elements set the stage for a wonderful game-day. Alumni partook in the tradition of ex- travagant tailgating. TV satellites, grills and buffet style eating were present across campus. Students intermingled within these groups, celebrating the everlasting tradi- tions of Florida State Trying to win the plush football prize, Roberto Pando tries to throw the football in the arms of a fake reciever. Every game Seminole Marketing hosts a tailgate of their own at the Seminole Vil- lage. The tailgate caters to all ages and has many events that include football throwing, obstacle courses, promo give-aways, concerts, and much game day 27

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Tents line the grassy areas surrounding Doak Campbell as students and alumni prepare for the football game. Fraterni- ties stake out and claim their areas early in the day. Music, beer and food are the three primary ingredients for a successful tailgate. However, the most important ingredient is FSU Seminole spirit Amanda Fordham and Cindy Smith take on a blown-up version of Myron Rolle outside of the Wesley Foundation tailgate. Many students stopped to take a picture of them posed beside the imitation Myron. Whether serious or funny, the ten-foot inflatable football player gained many friends on this game-day afternoon. 26 student life This year Bobby Bowden hosted the first TRUE Seminole tailgate in the courtyard Wildwood Hall with hopes to make it a tradition. Studei create a sea of garnet and gold spirit during game-days. FSU ' s spirit is ever-present in parents, alumni and fans. Tailgating demonstrates t family values and spirit that make Florida State a place to call hon

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ndste • • • It is not uncommon to see students spend- ing their lunch break eating in solidarity so they could get tasks accomplished. Time management is a huge obstacle students must overcome in college, therefore, a lot of students choose to utilize their lunch time to study or do their homework while eating. A group of friends went out to eat at Logan ' s. Appalachee restaurants were full during the weekends with students eating before going out to Stetsons or The Moon. 28 student life The Moms and Pops by Strozier Library provided a much needed quick stop for snac or lunch on the run. During the chilly winter hot chocolate was a much needed commodity.