University of Florida - Tower / Seminole Yearbook (Gainesville, FL)

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Gator Gow I crew. arrange the set on the foot hall in place and all cameras are set. The Gator Growl so that everyone in the audience could A student helps to t he cameras which bring a The Largest During football season, showed -Support for the team,; raced to games on and even traveled long distances to Jacksonville, and Tennessee watch the gators But for one week out of the year, students celebrated our school, fellow students and traditional Homecoming events. Gator Growl, said to be one of the largest student-run pep rallys in the country, took place the Friday night before the Homecoming game. For months in advance and during the summer, the, student of Gator Growl and da Blue Key worked on this event. They booked two held try-outs for and held the homecoming queen pageant. year. the big night Tara Taylor homecoming queen crowned homecoming queen quickly convert Stadium into a giant stage and lase light auditorium. And as show began fans of the gators members and dents came from all Gainesville for the biggest night event at UF. During Gator Growl st dents put on skits, the cheer leaders and Dazzlers formed and the band played The highlight of the night were the two comedians, in the past have include celebrities as Robin Williams Rosie O ' Donnell. And the finale a laser light shot across the stadium. Growl had become an event that students would look to returning to the next

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A local karate center displays their dragon symbol as they march in the parade. Many local groups and citizens participated in the university celebration. The Florida A M band shows off their skill during the parade. This year the band made a special appearance during Homecoming. President and Mrs. John Lombardi ride in a 1916 Dodge donated by Gainsville Dodge. The Lombardi ' s, er among other prominent figures, participated in the parade. Local firemen drive their firetruck down the avenue showing that Gainesville residents have gator pride too. Student Life 23

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Members of the band play at Growl. The senior football players take a bow at Gator Growl. Asa tradition the senior football players were introduced the night before the homecoming game each year in recognition of their accomplishments at UT. xt Student Life 25