Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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14 The Horse

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Blue Prytor Furman s new Paladin Stadium. Cheerleaders and band make up an enthusiastic parade to Paladin Stadium. Bob Bo»dJ Stadium 13

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KELLY GREEN The Return of the Horse ... Accompanied by the roar of the crowd, the Paladin white horse returned for the home opener against East Tennessee State on September 19. Athletic Director Dutch Baughman arranged for the return of Furman’s mascot. a Paladin riding a white horse, who had been missing from the games since 1977. Baughman searched stables and horse shows and finally found the horse. Jim and Jodi Watson of Taylors. S.C.. agreed to bring their white Arabian. Kelly Green, to Paladin home games. Jodi Watson, wearing the helmet, cape and shield, rode the horse around the end one when the Paladins scored. Karen Casey Kelly Green and her rider. Jodi Watson, stand alert tor a possible score. Photo by Mike Zarin. The Paladins have scored again 3S Kelly Green, the mascot, races back and forth on the sidelines Photo by University Relations. Some of the Royal Ambassadors, a group of Baptist young men. surround the horse in a friendly gesture during the Appalachian State game. Photo by University Relations