University of Georgia - Pandora Yearbook (Athens, GA)

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niA SOMEONE ' S WINNING Congratulations Atlanta Braves! National League Champions rhe road to the World Series was a long one for the Atlanta Braves. At one point in time fans had given up as the Braves dropped to last place in the division; however, the season took a turn for the better, then the best as the Braves started winning. It was so shocking to me. I thought they were a terrible team for the longest time, then they came back out of no where said Kelly Thompson, a junior English major. The fans returned in droves as everyone took part in learning the art of tomahawkin. Even past president Jimmy Carter got into the act. The Braves not only started win- ning, they kept on winning until they had beaten the Los Angeles Dodgers to win the National League West title. The next test came as the Braves battled the Pittsburgh Pirates for the National League Championship. The team pulled together to clinch yet another title, and in the process made history. For the first time ever, a World Series would be played in Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium. Excitement in Atlanta was at an all time high. Everyone was doing the tomahawk chop. Braves mania had a dramatic effect on University Lisa Abraham Sigma Kappas, Gina Ellis, Debi Korom, and Kristi West, watch the final game of the World Series. The seven-game series brought studies to a stand still. It was so exciting, said Korom. students as well. Even though students in Athens could not be close to the action at the stadium, they found ways to sup- port the Braves. Sororities displayed banners in a show of support for the team, while one fraternity constructed a teepee on their front lawn. World Series parties took the place of studies as students cheered and chopped during extra innings. The world stopped for the Braves, said Thompson, my life was centered around them. Every- thing suffered. During games, Athens streets were unusually quiet. That was, un- til the game ended. Then downtown was filled with excitement as fans celebrated in the streets. I had never watched a Braves game before, said Dunn Early, a graduate student, It was exciting even for those who weren ' t die-hard Braves fans. When all was said and done, the excitement did not stop as students traveled to Atlanta to welcome the team home at the Braves homecom- ing parade. Steve Avery rides through the Atlanta parade. Many University students were on hand to welcome the Braves back home. Rebecca Abraharr ATLANTA BRAVES Rebecca Abraham

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Atlanta Braves, David Justice and Mark Leml e greet fans in the Braves home- coming parade. Over 200,000 fans traveled to downtown Atlanta to welcome the World Se- ries team home Pam Sharp Homer, Atlanta Braves mascot, rides in the University homecoming parade. The mascot lended additional spirit to parade fes- tivities. ATLANTA BRAVES

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AIIT SOMEONE ' S CHEERING y=F and Speaking Out for What Is Right Go you silver britches!!! No, there ' s nothing like good old fash- ioned Georgia spirit. From football Saturdays to gym meets at the Coli- seum, students express enthusiasm like no other students. The student section is always roaring as the Dawgs take to the playing field. That undeniable, GOOOOOO Dawgs! means players truly have enthusiastic support. Spirit really shines through as students participate in Homecoming. The preparations are enormous for the week-long event. Student organizations spend the week perfecting skits, floats, and carnival booths. The overall product yields satisfaction for the students, faculty, and the community. Friends rally around their choice for Miss Homecoming and students await the winner. Then Vince Doo- ley, steps forward to announce the new queen, Laurie Rhoades. Students came out to cheer for their own intramural teams as they battle against students in flag foot- ball, water polo, and bowling. In the end, friendships and comraderie grows. No matter what the event may be, students come out to speak and cheer. The 1992 presidential cam- paign brought democratic contender Jerry Brown to the Tate Center Pla- za. Brother Jed was on his soap box in the spring, preaching his beliefs to passer bys. Students turned out in mass quan- tities to support and oppose a pro- posed student activity fee increase. The issue was debated in open forum at the Student Government Associa- tion meetings, Student news publica- tions asked for admittance into Stu- dent Judiciary hearings, resulting in access to records, not the hearings, No matter what the issue, stu dents were not content to have deci- sions made for them. They spoke out against what they couldn ' t believe in, and asked for what they weren ' t getting. Something ' s going on this year, and it ' s giving students some- thing to talk about. SPEAKING OUT