University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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iKlOlt «rJ ' .ldi .,-ci«: ' n the early days of the University, students were not al- lowed to do much more than study and attend church services. Drinking, gam hling, cursing, fighting, go- ing to circuses, mas- querading as women, playing cards and bil- liards, and creating disturbances were strictly forbid- den. The University had no sports program or military cadet corps, although occasional dances were held by the late 1850s and the two literary societies held debates.

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For many years the Arch has stood as the gate- way to the center of the University. (BELOW. Photo by Robert McAIister.) Three Missions Athletics at the University is a popular extracurricular activity. Since the Georgia Bulldogs won the national championship in 1980 and Herschel Walker won the Heisman Trophy in 1982, students have had plenty of opportu- nity to yell the ungrammatical How ' Bout Them Dawgs! But students are more than fans of athletic teams; many are active in the University ' s large intramural sports program or enjoy using the excellent athletic facilities. Today ' s University of Georgia is fulfilling, in superior fash- ion, three missions — teaching, research and public service. Skilled teachers provide stimulating and enriching education- al) opportunities for bright students. Scientists and researchers expand the body of knowledge while seeking and finding answers to problems that beset the people of our world. And a wide-ranging public service program delivers knowledge and answers to citizens so that they can enjoy happier and more rewarding lives. 16 Inttodiirtion

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Georgia ' s Traditions Continue Graduates cherish that long awaited diploma (RIGHT. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Di vision, the University of Georgia Libraries.) Seniors arrive in disguise tor the traditional senior parade in 1921. (RIGHT. Photo courtesy of Special Collections Division, the University of Georgia Li- braries ) ■T ampus life at the University is rich in a wide variety of traditions. All of these traditions are honored quite seriously, regardless of how trivial they may ap- pear. The most popular of these is The Arch. It was erected in 18S8 as part of an iron gateway and fence across the front of the campus. The three iron columns and the arch itself are representative of the Seal of the State of Georgia, the three col- umns representing the motto of the Slate; Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation, and the arch representing the Constitution. Until the 1960s, Freshmen were taught to avoid walking under The Arch. Tradi- tion has it that if a Freshman did risk walking through The Arch, he would become sterile. Another Freshman tradition was ringing the chapel bell. Originally housed in a cupola atop the chapel, the bell was transferred and the cupola destroyed in 1913. Its primary function had been to announce compulsory chapel attendance. Howev- er, in its new position the bell gave rise to a new tradition: following each victory on the football field, the bell was to be rung until midnight unless the opponent was Georgia Tech. In this event the bell was to toll the entire night long. Furthermore, Freshmen suffered greater humili- ation at the hands of the Uppcrclassmcn in the annual Shirltail Parade. Before each football game against Tech, Freshman men were forced to march through town in their underwear. They were not allowed to walk under The Arch, and they an- swered to several kanagaroo courts for any inap- propriate conduct. Freshmen were also required to purchase rat caps for 754, and each one was registered to prevent snatching . They were in- structed to wear these caps at all times, including to all football games. Once a Freshman survived this hazing and moved up in class rank, he participated in the fun side of these pranks. However, when he reached the exalted status of being a Senior, he was expect- ed to lake part in a number of Senior activities, one 18 Bic — Campus Life