Furman University - Bonhomie Yearbook (Greenville, SC)

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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

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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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AFS has representatives from the commut ers and from RHA u-ho serve as hotsons betueen the groups and AFS Stephanie Fulton a one of the Commuter represento lives, and Rebecca McDaniel a the RHA representative The AFS office keeps regular office hours Mike McChmroch finds the time in the office necessary for all of the paperuork Striving for What is known as Student Government Association at most other colleges Is uniquely called Association of Furman Students here on our campus. AFS Is comprised of five student body officers. four officers from each class, two commuter representatives. two RHA representatives, one Religious Council representative, and one parliamentarian. This years sixteenth AFS student council began Its work in the spring of 1986 with a weekend planning retreat to the mountains. As goals were set for the upcoming school year, the enthusiasm that was generated by AFS President Mike McClamroch brought AFS members together as a team. Fall term began with a very successful Orientation week organized by AFS Vice-President for Social Affairs. Carol Staple-ton, and the office of Student Services. AFS continued to meet the needs of the student body through its Loan Service; Refrigerator Rentals; and Pizza Service, renamed “Furmendios . For the first time, AFS sponsored New Goals an Activities Fair behind the dining hall to acquaint the new students with the opportunities available to them at Furman. AFS initiated other firsts In 1986-1987. The organization sponsored a bus trip to Atlanta for the Furman-Georgia Tech football game. AFS also reworked Homecoming into a Spirit Week Competition in an attempt to improve the quality of the floats and to generate more school spirit. In an effort to better represent the student body, “AFS Paladin PoH surveys were distributed in the Paladin at the end of fall term. During exams, this year’s council members could be found working in the library during the early morning hours to keep the doors open for the students who needca a place to study. The goal of AFS was to make Furman a better place for its students. The accomplishments of the 1986-1987 student council illustrate how AFS has sought to attain that goal this year. Chris Hiley 22 Student Ul« P»r !• r Sv front Roar arr AFS c rm AVn Toper Sanaa. CtrolSupItson VV Ovtmiroto Soott A Ian Lrr tint ISruirV ot StorOr Sfnwi Ovr- Pnon. Srtmvi llantrrtor freemen