University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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£lasr ' iW «r jf»si - - ■ ntt llSs 7? Wendy Hill I £ ABOVE: Even the UGA campus has its quiet » moments on North campus. : y i fy$ . rl BELOW: The Arch is the official entrance of UGA, as this 1950 PANDORA photo shows. LEFT: The President ' s office sits quietly in the middle of North campus. Sks The symbol of the University, the Arch, was built in 1858. In 1946, the Arch was moved backwards about six feet, placed on some limestone steps, and the two lights were added. The legend of the Arch, located at the entrance to North Campus says that University fresh- men must walk around it, not under it, and that those who violate this tra- dition will become sterile for life! . ' Opening 7 4.

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Dawg Tales For most of the University of Georgia ' s students, the classes are held, sporting events occur, and social activi- ties happen. Few students real- ize that hidden within the beauty of the oldest state-char- tered institution, each building has its own secrets and leg- ends. The Chapel was the site for graduation during the first years of the University. One year, Robert Toombs, valedic- torian of his class, got drunk the night before graduation and was told that he could not participate in the following day ' s ceremonies. The next day, he went and began deliv- ering his speech outside under the tree in front of the Chapel. The legend states that his speech was so outstanding that everyone came outside to hear him, disrupting the cere- ABOVE: By standing on the second step of the Chapel, you are in the very center of Ath- ens. Photo by Charlotte Shelton. monies. Many years later, on the day Robert died, lightening struck down the tree under which he had given his speech. Today, a memorium stands in the place where the tree once stood, outside the Chapel. New College, found just south of the Chapel, is one of the few buildings in Athens to have hurricane bars. Why? The fact is that this building has been blown down by hurri- canes three times! If North Campus is the origi- nal UGA campus, where did South Campus come from? Lumpkin donated all of the land which is now South Cam- pus to the University under one condition — that his home was never to be torn down. Today, Lumpkin House is in its origi- nal position in the middle of South Campus. 6 Opening

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Qeorgial . . . Bulldogs! On an autumn Saturday afternoon, this familiar chant can be heard echoing throughout the streets of Ath- ens. An outsider, if asked about life at Georgia would most likely first picture the great football tradition of the University of Georgia. But all University of Georgia students know that while the Silver Britches and tailgating are a big part of campus life, there is much more to experience. Georgia life is definately an in- escapable collage of culture and activities. It is the grace of the old southern homes on An- tebellum Trail, but it is also the mod style of the 40 Watt Club downtown. It ' s a packed Orbit bus, an early Monday 7:50 class, and of course, studying and socializing late at the li- brary. The Tate Student Center also offers evidence of Geor- gia ' s diversity as one may find an anti-apartheid rally or a ser- mon by Brothers Jim and Jed and Sister Cindy. Might life is yet another aspect of UGA campus life. Students too often find themselves at various night spots, fraternity parties, and midnight madness. Unfor- tunately, sometimes on these same nights, some students find themselves encompassed by our diligent law enforce- ment. Seasons also play a big part in student ' s lives. As in the fall one may see a migra- tion of Bulldogs to Florida for a single weekend or the rush of eager pledge hopefuls. The spring is especially active with Derby and Greek Week, Spring break, and Brumby Beach. Yes, the University of Georgia has it all from spirit and sports to academics and a great so- cial life. Just ask any Georgia student about campus life; they ' ll flash a big smile and say that it ' s the place to be. f 4 8 Opening