University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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FIRST TIMERS Pi Beta Phi pledges Lori Page, Amy Benton and Beth Henry see what attending a pep rally is all about when they attended the freshman pep rally. M. Roberts photo WAR PAINT Painting faces was a way for Hank Kuonen, John Krauft, Rob Morgan, Brant Foster and Bo Garman to show spirit. M. Roberts photo PAINT PARTY After attending a pep rally pre-party, Charlotte Wallace and Julee Anderson arrived covered in paint and Silly String. Living Groups often got together and celebrated before the official pep rally in order to become motivated. M. Roberts photo r life r 1 r “Ijff ■L 28 Student Life

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BUST-A-GUT On Oct. 9, Don Reed kept the audience members on the edge of their seats laughing at the Bust-a-Gut comedy series sponsored by University Programs. Comedians always proved to be popular with students. M. Roberts photo BLAST FROM THE PAST Suzanne Vega entertains an audience at Doc Murdock’s in March. Playing hits from the early 1980s, fans got to travel back to their youth and remember the good old days. G. Yandell photo JAM SESSION Performing in Barnhill Arena, March 24, Travis Tritt and his band jam on their guitars. Tritt was another famous country star that found his way to the campus to entertain the students. Sponsored by University Programs, students packed the house to see him play. S. Bailey photo Entertainment 27

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IT’S LIKE THE CALL OF THE WILD when the Razorback band begins to play. H-O-G-S Go Hogs Go! Hundreds of loyal fans throw confetti, scream at the top of their lungs and dance wildly to the sounds of a bass drum. Pep rallies not only provided the perfect stress-release, they al¬ lowed students an opportunity to demonstrate just how much being a Razorback means. “All the organizations unite in one place to show spirit for the school, get the athletes fired-up for the football game, and show how to attend a pep rally 1. H. lelp the football team get fired-up for the game. 2 . Obnoxious chants like “calling the Hogs” are fun when surrounded by tons of people. 3 . Games are much more anticipated alter attending a pep rally. Shouting at a pep rally is a great way to get a sore throat. much the student body really loves the Hogs,” sophomore Stephanie Combs said. A way to kick-off the weekend game, students said that pep rallies helped prepare the athletes by getting them psyched-up. “Pep rallies not only get the fans excited and in the mood for the weekend game, but also are a way to get the football team fired-up to win,” sophomore Joe Graham said. The unity of spirit at the pep rally, said sophomore Courtnay Bruce, made the event special. “The spirit at the pep rallies when everyone gets together is overwhelming,” Bruce said. “I love it when everyone is yelling, calling the Hogs and having a good time.” Because a spirit award was awarded at each pep rally, organizations usually worked extra hard to show their spirit. Freshman Blake Lazenby, who represented two-time spirit winner Sigma Nu frater¬ nity, believed that with all the tradition, enthusiasm, and adrenaline flowing, it was easy to get excited at the pep rally. “We prepared a lot, making posters and making noisemakers,” Lazenby said. “It was an honor to win because we tried really hard to show our spirit.” Besides building school spirit and bringing together the student body, pep rallies allowed students to become a part of the school tradition. Sophomore Melissa Francis enjoyed the pep rallies because of all the activity. “Watching the band, majorettes, cheerleaders and excitement made me proud to be a part of the school,” Francis said. Y KIM TRACEY Pep Rallies 29