University of Kentucky - Kentuckian Yearbook (Lexington, KY)

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C3 cbralmg 'dI RaITcny's rcstauram, Applegalc joins wiLh chucrlcudcx L011 Conch in giving cheerleadr mg adxlsor T. thnn WH- liumxon a bixlhday pally. Nalalie Uludill nmpleie xxilh mcmcm Im from his :hecrlcudr ing experietlcm, Barry Apr plcgalc enjoys 1110 nm from Ins aparlmcnl xkin- dmL Nullie Caudill Barry Applegale 21

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s a cheerleader, Barry Applegate enjoyed firing up crowds, helping fellow squad member Dale Baldwin and his own spot in the UK limelight. 20 Barry Applegate HIGH Y IVIUTIVMEIJ or cheerleader Barry Ap- plegate, becoming a member of one of the Universityis most visible groups was a question of following a dream. Applegate, 22, opted for a collegiate cheering career fol- lowing an evening in which he had the chance to watch the squad practice. He was intri- qued by the gymnastic nature of their routines, especially with the way the squad threw girls around in the air. itAfter seeing that, I thought to myself, iGosh, Pd like to do thati, said Applegate. This exposure motivated Apv plcgate to expand upon his first love, gymnastics. After coming to UK three years ago he real- ized that the University only had a women's gymnastic team. tCheerleadingQ is in the public eye more than athletics and be- cause UK doesnit have a menis gymnastic team, it was as close as I could get. The visibility and demands of the cheerleading had its share of ups and downs for Applegate. Perhaps the most difficult as- pect was the time it required. Applegate, a junior biology and pre-mcdecine major from Greenup, had to balance the re- quirements of the squad, his courses and his activities with the Kappa Alhpa fraternity. De- spite this variety of involve- ments, he said his social life re- volved around cheerieading. During 1987, the demands against Applegateis time were increased even more His work with the squad prompted a chance to start a modeling ca- reer. During the spring he com- pleted a photo session for Varsi- ty magazine, a popular cheerleading resource publica- tion. About his new fame, Ap- plegate stated, t'I was very ner- vous but I really enjoyed myself after awhile. Applegate's involvement both on and off of campus brought him increased recognition in 1987, but he shared this lime light with a friend and fellow cheerleader, Dale Baldwin. Baldwin, who was paralyzed during a cheering routine, be- came a rallying point for Apple- gate and the University. One of the most significant tributes he and other squad members paid to Baldwin was the winning of the prestigious Ford cheerlead- ing competition in San Diego in January. ttTwo years ago when we won the award it was my first year on the squad and the win didnit hit me until later? said Applegate. HThis year we did it because of Dale and it made it eit'tr'ciespeciai.H Natalie Caudill

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22 Big Blue Mania BIEBUEIVIANIA The high price of being a fan: Ttang Nguyen, a senior majoring in urti checks out the price tugs on a Big Blue sweatshirt at the UK Bookslore. Natalie Cutldill id you ever wonder what the life of a big blue fanatic was like? Even still, how expensive such a lifestyle could be? The odds were that a trueeblue fan proba- bly lived a relatively normal life just like the rest of us. Howev- er, after a little shopping trip of your own to the area bookstores and shops, you probably had a good idea that the expenses they encountered were a little differ- ent from the rest of us. Let us picture an average day of One of these people. We will call our imaginary fan Mr. Blue, It is a frosty November morn- ing when Mr. Blue tosses around in his bed before turnv ing his lamp l$28.99y on to look at his clock l$45.99i and realiz- ing he is running late for Class. He grabs for his soapdish t$.79i and towel $12991 However, in his mad dash for the shower throws his afghan $31.99i lo the floor knocking over the vase 614.93 and ashtray t$3.49i on his dressing table. After a quick shower, he rumages through his dresser drawers in search 01' his favorite sweatshirt 618.00i and leather belt i$12.99i. Mr. Blue hurriedly dresses and reaches to his desk to find his matching money clip t$3.49i and keychain l$3.09i, watch 64.99i, and ID wallet 6.350. He then quickly scribbles a note to his room- mate, sticking it to the rcfriga- rator with a magnet 61.39y bee lore racing, out to his car. An average morning, an aver age person. Total cost of Big Blue souvenirs and memorabilia encountered in approximately 45 minutes is $183.53 mot in cluding taxD If Mr. Blue kert up this expense pace all day, total cost would have beet $5,872.96. Not too bad, if yo: just so happen to be part owntt of Fort Knox. However, perhaps you hate considered buying just a few at- ticles, and not getting in qui's as deep as Mr. Blue. A Coup: of items for your car you miglii like to purchase include a llzg 612.93 and a tire cow t$39.95ii Total cost is $52.90 Or perhaps some blue items fit the next football game: stadiut blanket i$17.99i, musical ct; l$10.99i, a button H.29L art an opaque cup l$3.95i. Toti cost is $34.22. Neither are vet cheap ventures, by all means. As you can see, supportitg such a big blue habit can ht- quite expensive, and keepiIg such fan fever alive involves tlir purchasing of some uttusua products such as the following Christmas Tree ornamerl t$3t99t, U.K.opoly l$20t00yl itr scraper t$7.99i, golf tesv i32.79i, and sterling silx: spoons $7.95 eacm. All 3 these items mentioned so li carry the University name and the picture of the wildcat or 11V university emblem. One must ask who in lit? world would have such a nerd for all of these things? 15 it retl- 1y worth all of the expense aid time to search for these itertss? Clearly, anyone this dedicatsi to the blue cats definitely te- served the Official Certificate cl Award 629$! Michelle Cezil N'm x w w: