Pepperdine University - Promenade Yearbook (Malibu, CA)

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CoUw li cutfA By Peggy Giboney Pcppcrdinc decided to throw itself a party in honor of its 50th Anniversary. The Golden Wave Weekend. September 19-21, united the Pcpperdinc family ol the past with that of the present to celebrate in a grand style. A time capsule was created, to be opened in 2037 on Pepivrdine’s 100th Anniversary. “It was a time of deep reflection...putting a tiny part of my life into a box for 50 years, ' says Student Government President Brandon Williams. The Golden Wave Weekend, attended by close to 5.000 people was also a time of reminiscing for many of the alumni who came back to visit their Alma Mater. The weekend’s activities °ur, n9lh» kicked off with the Associates Dinner on September 19. Pcpperdinc Associates, a group of people who donate a significant amount of money annually, attended this affair. Sunday's events began w ith Dr. Howard White, president emeritus, speaking at the morning’s church service held in Firestone Fieldhousc. and was followed by a picnic at Alumni Park. Pony rides, volleyball, tennis and equestrian exhibitions, along with the Battle of the Pcpperdinc Stars, a competition including tug-of-war. an obstacle course and relays between students, alumni, faculty and staff, were other events that took place. Booths representing every aspect of campus life from fraternities and sororities to clubs and the various offices lined Joslyn Plaza.

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By Charlene Guanco It is not every day a body of water rushes into a room and instills a sense of comradcry — this feeling of unity is only experienced when cheering for a college team. Well the surf's up and look what the tide's brought in -Pepperdine’s mascot, Willie the Wave. After several years of searching for a mascot that truly captures the Pepperdinc school spirit, the alumni and Student government officials collaborated on ideas, held a design competition, had a costume made and turned the wave concept into a reality. Willie the Wave has made several appearances at Pepperdinc athletic activities and people have mixed reactions about him. Sophomore Steve Ganobcik says, Willie the Wave is a good idea. He’s fun to watch and looks good.” If there's one thing Willie the Wave has been doing right, he is making a lot of waves. Chris DiBattisia, head of Student Government Association spirit committee, told the Los Angeles Times. “We don’t think controversy is a bad thing. We hope that he gains a lot of attention. After all, he's important. He is our school mascot.” Willie has helped to generate school spirit. Ugly or not, some people are simply, glad Pepperdinc finally has a mascot,” Melissa Wicchmann, sophomore, said. With DiBattisia and Willie’s enthusiasm, Pepperdinc has begun to develop a spirited student body. ?£:d - a new mascot, Willie Into cheering the tea ha