University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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A student views the Quilt. From February 18-21, the public viewed the Quilt at no cost. Although no viewer felt the same feelings, many were moved to tears. The Arch stands as one of the Universi- ty ' s oldest traditions. Legend states that any freshman walking under the Arch will lose fertility. They must walk around. •Tf -y e S I KEITH AVIS A quilt piece expresses the individuality of one AIDS victim. The disease has claimed over 133,000 lives from all walks of life. TRADITIONS

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AM SOM EONE ' S HOLDING J = To A Memory And Tradition For over 200 years, students and faculty have observed tradition. Sometimes they celebrated it. At times, they worked together to cre- ate traditions of their own that could be observed another 100 years from now. Georgia celebrated 100 years of football excellence this year. Foot- ball Saturdays have become a tradi- tion in itself, right down to the deco- rated RVs that pull in every Friday, to the couples that mill into Sanford Stadium every afternoon ready for kick off. Who could forget hearing the vic- tory bell ring out all night after Georgia defeated Tech at Bobby Dodd Stadium? All of these are Georgia ' s unique traditions. They set our University apart from any other. However, that doesn ' t stop students from rejuve- nating old or creating new customs and tradition. This year a multitude of memo- ries and emotion mingled in Georgia Hall. The event was the return of the AIDS Memorial Quilt. For a week, students and faculty were free to view the q uilt and its many individual patches. Each 3 foot by 6 foot patch tells the story of a life. The project was a major under- taking, costmg an estimated $5,000 to secure the Quilt. Funding came entirely from student groups and Athens area businesses and resi- dents. Over 300 volunteers donated time to the cause. Over 5,000 student visitors viewed the Quilt. They saw pieces from the notables Rock Hudson, Perry Ellis, and young Ryan White. However, many knew and still know individ- uals close to their hearts that have the AIDS virus. For them, students signed a hanging banner. No reaction could be predicted, yet the mood was always somber. Eyes remained intent on the Quilt; viewers often collided without real- izing. Thanks to the actions and com- mitments of dedicated individuals. University students are remember- ing and celebrating tradition. Whether it is as old as the Universi- ty, or it is as new as yesterday, stu- dents are holding on to the memory and tradition. TRADITIONS

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10 STUDENT LIFE