University of South Florida - Aegean Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Below: The racketball courts by the Far Below: Coming up for air, a stu- Andros pool were always a popular dent does the breaststroke at the spot for health fanatics. Argos pool. Above: Alone at last, a student utilizes the campus backboards to perfect his dribbling, rebounding and other court skiHs. Opening v 1

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Breaking Into Fitness Ever since the first beat of Olivia New- ton-John's single Physical sounded back in 1981, the country has been on a rampage of physical fitness and total health. USF students were no exception in this quest to be fit and trim and with the facili- ties available, workout sessions were easier than ever. Jogging appeared to be the most con- ventional form of exercise, as it was an everyday occurrence to see men and women donning nylon shorts, headbands and leg warmers to take a trek alongside the campus' winding boulevards. A tree weight room in the Physical Edu- cation Building and four on-campus pools also increased studentst muscle tone without slimming their budgets at expen- sive off-campus health spas. For those who thrive on the thrill of com- petition, the USF basketball and tennis courts were a common meeting place for friendly games. The school also offered many or anized athletic events, such as the Lite eer tug-of-war, the Beta olym- Below: Pushing with all his might. a student builds his biceps in the weight room. 10 ODOI'Ilng pics and the Eta-Zeta-Epsilon Water Olympics, which featured tug-of-wars, toot races, swimming and obstacle courses complete with trophies and prizes for the winners. Fraternity and sorority rivalries also reached a boiling point during Greek Week, which pitted members of each organization in heated battles of strength, endurance and, sometimes, just plain luck. USFls intramural program also gener- ated a lot of enthusiasm, spirit and com- radery as leagues were offered for Greeks, residence halls and otf-campus teams with a play-oft system at the end of each season. Students enjoyed the com- petition and exercise while seekin the coveted school crown in football, so ball, soccer, bowling, wrestling and other sports. Win or lose, the sweat was worth the effort as exercise provided not only a fit body and a cheap social outlet, but also a break from studying. Right: Gritting his teeth seeking victory, a participant in the tugeof-war groans in agony.

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Breaking Out That USF Spirit It was the rumble that rocked the Rose Garden. An unexplained roar echoed across Tampa Bay in October. sending shock waves from St. Petersburg Beach to Temple Terrace as 500 USF students assembled as the founding fa- thers ot the Bull Spirits, the first organized pep block to con- verge in the Sun Dome. Rallying behind the Basket- Bulls. the Bull Spirits lent their voices, hands and feet at ev- ery home basketball game. screaming. clapping and stomping along With the cheer- leaders to form a powerful sixth man that shattered rumors of USF being a lifeless school Using the t'Rose Garden? the first level of seating in the Sun Dome named after head coach Lee Rose as their abode. the Bull Spirits were Ml Above. Golden Brahman loms tomes in mary Sideline high Jumps. 72 009mm; also part of another USF first as students were admitted to all basketball games free of Charge with a validated USF ID, As a cheap source of en- tertainment. home court hoop battles became a major social event. inviting all kinds OfaCthr ity ranging from elf-like creatures yelling through megaphones at the referres to distracting opponents at the charity stripe by waving arms en masse. As the Bull Spirits watched USF roll to an 18-12 record in a season that peaked with an upset of Wake Forest in the opening round of the National Invitational Tournament in the Sun Dome. the Bull Spirits set a new tradition for enthusiasm that will engrave 1984-85 in the oracles as another trend setting era. Right Cheerleader, gives three cheers for USF during a battle ih the Sun Dome.