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

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Lefl: With the addition of two fraternities and one sorority, USF Greek life paraded through the year. Below: New and old talent developed and became recognized nationally. Curtis Kitchen was one of these talented individuals. Breaking Away . . . The University of South Florida has been expanding since its founding. Yet, 1984-85 marked a new beginning in USF history. USF has broken away from old traditions and begun new ones in many areas. These areas range from school policy to school spirit. 1984-85 signifies the annexation of USF by Tampa. We have become a real part of the city, and have received recognition in this achievement. Our first city function was participation in the Gasparilla Parade. USF created a rainbow float in this new spirit of tradi- tion. Policy changes have kept up with the new year. Registration was altered, as well as dropladd. Student Government was changed after a long election. Graduation requirements and proce- dures received scrutiny and were ad- justed. The results have proved suc- cessful and will become the new tradi- tion lor future programs. Sports received a greater degree of respect not only from fans, but also from administrators. Basketball games became free for all USF students, and the Bull Spirits were created to encour- age greater game turnouts and sup- port. Openlng 5

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E J? 3' .i Above: A new tradition began with USF be- coming a pan of the City of Tampa. Com- memorating this event, the Bull Blast float appeared in the Gasparitla and USF Home- coming parades. Right: The USF students were more support- ive than in the past, as this enthusiastic stu- dent demonstrates. Far Right: Students found dropxadd and early registration lines reduced this year. New sys- tems were introduced in each college for adding classes as well as an overnight dropt add program for the entire university 4 Cpemng

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Right: A resident of Alpha Hall struts his stufl for female viewers during the Alpha Male Review. . . . to a new tradition USF growth was also noticeable on the social front as student organiza- tions grew in many aspects. The desire for a fraternal life became more popu- lar, allowing two fraternities and one sorority to gain colony status in 1984- 85. On-campus students were also more active as hall councils received more cooperation to put on bigger and better functions. Alpha Hall started a new tradition with a male review for the ladies each semester and Beta Hall's olympics was a smashing success. Delta-lota halls also received recogni- tion by hosting the infamous Labor Day party. The parties continued with Eta- Zeta-Epsilon's council throwing the Hot Legs Busch Party held at Busch Gardens in December. Charities also 6 Opening reaped the benefits of dorm councils' new success as Beta Hall sponsored a Mothers Against Drunk Driving event in honor of a former resident killed by a drunk driver. Eta-Zeta-Epsilon enter- tained the children from the Florida Mental Health Institute by giving them a trick-or-treat party with a haunted house on Halloween, gifts and Santa Claus at Christmas and an Easter egg hunt and picnic. The Sun Dome also became a hot bed of activity, not only for basketball games but also for concerts, bringing top acts such as Eddie Murphy, Rod Stewart. Daryl Hall and John Oates. Madonna, and Elton John to our door- step. USF is breaking away from the past. yet is moving to a greater future.