Georgia Institute of Technology - Blueprint Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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New Construction Beautifies Tech Campus

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Three of the most important construc- tion projects at Georgia Tech in the last decade were in varying degrees of com- pletion this year. The new Arthur B. Edge Intercollegiate Athletic Complex ' s doors opened during the year. Phase one of the three-part construction of the COM ISYE building, the College of Management ' s new home, began across from the Stu- dent Athletic Center in West Campus. And groundbreaking for the new 500-bed dormitory West Campus dining hall was scheduled for late in the year. Also, the recently completed Architec- ture annex received a major landscaping overhaul with improved sidewalks, added greenery and an accent wall. In order to preserve the campus ' remaining green grass, sidewalks replaced the numerous student footpaths and small chain fences were placed strategically to force students to use the new sidewalks. Plans for Yellow Jacket Plaza were unveiled during the year. Scheduled for the project is, among other things, a par- ticipative fountain designed to encourage student swimming and wading during warm weather. Yet despite the construc- tion, the goal of many in campus planning remained to keep Georgia Tech an isle of green in Atlanta ' s concrete sea. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Physical Plant builds an ac- cent wall for the Architecture Building. Students bypass Yellow Jacket Plaza construction. 807 - TOM, LEFT TO RIGHT: Heavy equipment is used in the construction of the management section of the three part COMISYE complex. Physical plant workers level off a new sidewalk. 22 Campus Construction

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Although many pretenders claim the ti- tle, the Varsity, World ' s Largest Drive-in, has to be the most popular Georgia Tech hangout. Over the years, it has developed into not only a Tech tradition, but also an Atlanta institution. Legend states that former Tech student Frank Gordy found- ed the fast food restaurant upon his academic dismissal from Tech. He was dissatisfied mXh the orange-flavored soft drinks popular at the time, so he created his own blend. The Varsity Orange may now be one of the more obscure menu items today, upstaged by the more popular and recent frosted orange, or F.O., but it was a hit then and with the famous Varsity hot dogs, launched Gordy ' s place on the road to legendary status. Today the Varsity claims to be the single largest seller of fountain Coca-Cola products in the world. Maligned for serving its food too greasy, the restaurant has nevertheless developed a fiercely loyal clientele of students, families, white collar workers from nearby businesses, indeed, the en- tire spectrum of humanity. Its efficient service has always been a trademark and its old slogan no food over 12 hours old is no stranger to this campus. The food may no longer be nearly nearly as in- expensive as it was years ago, but a filling meal can still be procured for about $2.50. Although the Varsity changed slogans this year to the fun place to eat, its role in the development of the character of this campus is clearly demonstrated before each home football game. So crowded is the facility that outside tables are set up to handle the massive overflow of students, alumni and local loyalists. At least one Georgia Tech legend still lives. TOP, LEFT TO RIGHT: Teresa is everyone ' s favorite V worl er. There ' s always someone interesting to watch while standing in line. TV aids the digestive process. BOTTOM. LEFT TO RIGHT: A pre-game V meal has become a Tech tradition. Late night studying often drives students to the Varsity. A pret- ty girl takes a back seat to chicken salad and TV. 24 Varsity