University of Tampa - Moroccan Yearbook (Tampa, FL)

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Something Old The University of Tampa Something New The University of Tampa, a landmark of history and tradition is experiencing ren- ovation and modernization as a part of the Master Plan. The restoration of the minarets, the Spartan Sports Center, Plant Hall, the newly planned residence hall all comprise an interesting blend of something old and something new. Prologue 3 If.

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Contents i Prologue Student Life Academics 128 Underclassmen 148 World News Sports 16 20 Seniors 176 Epilogue 200 Organizations Greeks 60 98 Advertisements Index 220 204 About the cover . . . The cover design has been modeled in accordance with the theme, Something Old, Something New . The lattice work which decorated Plant Hall, is a symbol of something old. The building is the new logo designed by the Communications Office, thus repre- senting something new. 2 Table of Contents

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The Face Lift Begins! The Minarets have decorated the Tampa skyline since 1890 when the Tampa Bay Hotel was erected. Through the process of weathering and other enviromental factors, the Minarets have fallen into a state of disrepair. Because the Minarets are a prominent landmark, the City of Tampa took action towards reparation. The rennovation of the Minarets began as most repair projects do, with a lesser project that leads to a larger one. When bids were requested for repainting the Minarets, it was found that structural repair was necessary be- fore cosmetic work could be started. In June of 1983, Robbins Company was contracted to studv what would be required for restoration of the minarets. The proposal was approved in August ol 1983. The restoration is broken down into four steps: 1. Defumigation and cleaning of the minarets. 2. Internal structural analysis. 3. Begin reconstruction with the minaret that was struck by lightning, to set the prece- dent for the other minarets. 4. Complete reconstruction of the remain- ing twelve minarets. The cost has been estimated at $1,000,000, which has been provided by the City of Tam- pa, Department of Public Works. The finishing date of the last minaret is uncertain. An approximation may be possible after completion of the first minaret. STICKS OF FIRE Halfway between the Hillsbor- ough river and the front steps of Plant Hall, in the center of Plant Park stands the “Sticks of Fire.” “Sticks of Fire” is the legend- ary meaning of Tampa as ’bring- ing the light of know ledge and the warmth of feeling to a people who don’t just wish to exist, but to ex- cel,’’said Richard Cheshire, U.T. President. The “Sticks of Fire” represents seven Trustee families who, anonymously gave $2,500,000 to the University, in 1980. The sculpture was designed by O. Verne Shaffer who was twice an artist-in-residence here at the University. It was erected on Jan- uary 12, 1984 and dedicated two weeks later at the eleventh annual Minaret Society Banquet. The sculpture was made possible by a generous gift from General Tele- phone Company of Florida. 4 Prologue