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

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The Pride of the Sunshine Band is oen of the The Marien Biology Club (Zoology) treats Homecoming Parade watchers to first participants, getting the crowd fired up hands-on aquatic life demonstration outside the College of Liberal Arts and with Gator chants. Sciences- Law barbecue tent on University Avenue. The clowns wave to the crowd as they weave around the street. They were always a crowd favorite, not just with the children. 8 Student Life

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Some members of the women ' s soccer team celebrate a victory. Gators take all Oen of the Gator ' s smaller fans shows off his of their sports very seriously, not just football. The Lady Gator Soccer team won costume on Halloween. There ' s no doubt about this year ' s National Championship. who he wants to play for! A group of enthusiastic students cheer on the beloved Basketball Team. The notorious enthusiasm of Gator fans is what helps propel Gator teams to the level of that they all achieve. Student Life 7

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A Glimpse of Gator Greatness Young or old, freshman or alumni, student of professor, the University of Florida ' s Homecoming Parade had something for everyone. Homecoming 1998 ' s theme was A Glimpse of Gator Great- ness, and this was clearly evident at the parade. The Homecoming celebration began in 1925 and has continued to grow since. People come from all over the state and the country to see this extraordinary event, just one of many in an even more extraordinary student-run homecoming week- end. The parade follows the same route every year. Starting at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and running all the way down University Avenue into downtown. Spectators can be found on both sides of the road for the entire route.The parade gave everyone a chance to see exactly how great the University of Florida is. It gave sororities and fraternities a chance to show off their new member classes, it gave sports teams a chance to show their spirit for the sport and for the university, it gave colleges a chance to show their talent, and it gave local organizations and business the chance to show their support for the community and the Univers ity. High school bands from around the state, anxiously await the honor of an invitation to perform in the parade and all participants anxiously await the claps and cheers from the orange-and- blue blooded crowd. Other participants in the parade include, the President and Mrs. Lombardi, Student Government officers, local police and fire- men, and the Homecoming Court whose winner is announced at the much antici- pated Gator Growl the night of the parade. The Homecoming Parade was, as al- ways, an enjoyable experience for both participants and spectators and certainly gave all A Glimpse of Gator Greatness. Two of the most famous spirited Gators, Albert and Alberta, in their formal wear, get a lot of cheers and yells from the crowd. Student Life 9