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

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Sonny Glass served as Head Man Dancer in the 6th annual Razorback Powwow in November. Glass danced the traditional dances in full regalia. The Powwow was held in Barnhill Arena and about 1,500 peo¬ ple attended throughout the day. Photo by Susan Rinehart A dancer in full regalia participat¬ ed in the dance competition during the Razorback Powwow. The pow¬ wow involved representatives from more than 50 Native American tribes. Vendors also sold Native American crafts at the powwow. Photo by Susan Rinehart Candi Buck, Shelly Brooks, Kelli McCain and the other members of the Native American Students ' Association attended the Native American Powwow in Barnhill Arena. Kelli McCain was this year ' s Powwow Princess. Photo by Susan Rhinehart NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW • 29

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• “A POWWOW PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CULTURAL SHARING WITH NON-NATIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE. -ZSUZSANNA CSELENYI NATIVE The 6th annual Razorback Powwow, sponsored by the Native American Students ' Association, was held Nov. 1 at Barnhill Arena. More than 50 native American tribes were represented, includ¬ ing Quapaw, Seminole, Creek, Cherokee and Ponca. A powwow was a Native American tradition. It was both a social and a spiritual event. Modern powwows help to preserve the Native American heritage, as well as providing a chance for other cultural groups who may be unfamiliar with such traditions to share in the Native American culture. During the Grand Entry, all participants of the competition dancing took the center of the floor. This is probably the most beautiful part of the powwow because you get to see all the dancers and dignitaries in their fancy regalia, NASA pres¬ ident Kelli McCain said. The competition dancing was divided between men, women, and juniors. Each group had their own dances, which included the Buffalo Dance, the Honor Dance, and the Fancy Dance. During the intertribal dances the audience mem¬ bers were invited to join in the dancing. We were really pleased with the turnout, McCain said. Everyone remarked on how well everything flowed. It was a great experience. There were also more than 50 vendors of Native American handiwork at the powwow and both crafts materials and finished products were available for purchase. -Rose Hillbrand 28 NATIVE AMERICAN POW WOW

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I WAS OVERWHELMED BY THE SPIRIT OF THE STUDENTS. IT FELT GOOD TO BE A PART OF SOMETHING SO EXCITING. -SUSIE PATTON SPIRIT - • - For many students at the University, Razorback spirit was a big part of student life on campus. Pep rallies provided a great way for students to express their school spirit. Freshmen were treated to an evening of cheers and chants at the Freshman Pep Rally held in the Chi Omega Greek Theatre during the first week of school. The rally was sponsored by University Programs and was designed to help new students become familiar with the cheers used at the foot¬ ball games. It was great being a part of so much enthusi¬ asm and excitement, freshman Ashley O ' Brien said. The Razorback Marching Band turned out in full colors, and the Spirit Hog roamed the stage and the bleachers rallying spirit in the crowd. Cries of woooooooo, pig sooey! split the air at regular intervals. Campus living groups assembled to show their support for the Hogs and each group participated in the spirit contest. The pep rally was a great introduction to the spirit of this campus. Being from Texas, I could not imagine a more spirited group of students, but the Arkansas students held their own, freshman Allison Marcell said. -Olivia Easterling 30 FRESHMAN PEP RALLY