Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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Students sport everything from Furman t-shirts to purple and white pom pons at home games to shout spirit. Cam Corley takes spirit to foce as Sherry Stone paints a purple diamond for her. Furman students aren't the only ones proud of the Pobdin football team. Ju bus Dixon signs the span fans provided at the South Carolina State Game for a young spectator Furmans band plays a large role not only in the budding of spirit at halftime, but also during the gome John Kenne dy concentrates as he plays the baritone during the halftime show of the Furman-SC State game 20 Studcnt Life

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one or two division heads. The asked to bring toys to a Christ- ; program as a whole was led by mas reception in Burgiss Loungs. co-chairpersons Ann© Cherry According to CESC co-chairpef and Troy Simpson Cherry and sons Anne Cherry and Troy Simpson worked closely with Simpson, the response was. “hr© Miss Betty Alverson, director of mendous' Said Stmpson. ‘The Watkins Student Center, and Ms. whole campus really joined to-Sue Matthews, administrative as- gether to bring a little happiness sistant. Dr. Jim Edwards, profes- to others. When you think about sor of philosophy, was the It. that's what Christmas is all groups faculty advisor.- about. During fall term, two new pro- Other new events of the year giams were added One program Included a campaign to increase was an expansion of the the fleet of white CESC cars and Shriner's Hospitji program, a conference in the spring to Plans for a big trot her big sister share the philosophy and logis-program for orthopedlcally tics of CESC with representn-handicapped children were also ttves from area colleges and uni-begun. verities. CESC spearheaded a campus- CESC made on impact not wide Toy Drivednrtng Fall term, only on the people that CESC The toys were to be distributed served, but on the CESC volun-to the children, retarded adults, teers themselves. According to and senior citizens that CESC CESC volunteers and returning volunteers helped during the alumni, their CESC experience year. On the Monday after would remain beneficial through-Thanksgiving break, students, out life. leered at nursing homes, hospitals, and homes for the retarded. They tutored school children, shopped for senior citizens, led clubs and scout troops, and manned phone hotlines. The list of programs In which CESC was involved spanned 65 different agencies in the Greenville Com munlty. For communication purposes, the groups of volunteers, each headed by at least one coordinator, were classified in nine divisions. Each division was led by CESC

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Freshman were Introduced to Furman spirit at the first game, against South Carolina State The girh from Haynesworth 200 give the football team their support ioith some high kicks. The Purple and Students displayed spirit not only at sporting events, but also in their enthusiasm to meet new people, and In their involvement in school-sanctioned activities. Paladin stadium was filled to capacity at most home games by dedicated fans and students there to cheer the football squad on to victory. The Furman soccer program also attracted large crowds this year. Rainy weather and poor seating arrangements did not seem to dampen the homeside cheers. With the support of the student body behind them, the soccer team was spurred on to win the Southern Conference Championship. School spirit could also be seen In Furman s intramural program. Fraternities, social clubs, and other organizations tried to outdo each other on the sidelines as well as on the field. The Centaur fraternity even had intramural T-shirts made to further display their team spirit. Homecoming excitement was enhanced this year by the addition of a Spirit Week competition. Clubs and social organizations worked together on floats and cheers in competition for the Spirit Trophy. Shari Freas, Homecoming chairperson for the Delphian Society, said The Homecoming week spirit compe- tition provided a great way meet new people while working toward a common goal. The Friday night pep rally was well attended, and It successfully generated spirit among the student body. Spirit pervaded the Furman community this year, beginning with the opening football game and the purple-clad Class of 1990, and continuing throughout the year. Be it in athletic competition or social activities, the whole Furman community was united by this special Furman spirit and pride. Andrea Dandridge Soufoy 3 IT The highlight of any game Is when the audience calls down Dr. Johns to do ha favorite cheer. Dr. Johns leads the crowd with F.U ALL THE TIME. Heller Homecoming provides a special occasion to show off extra-special spirit Amy Smith and Susan Swafford demonstrate spirit (fifth a flair. Spirit 21