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Page 6/Fhursday, October 3, 1991/theJ-TAC
organizations add life to homecoming
Texan Stars
shine in
performance
By Sbellle IJowell
Reporter
This year's halftime
homecoming activities featuring
the Texan Stars will not only be a
dance routine but an exhibition of
dedication and appreciation.
The Stars are moving
away from their traditional dance
with a skirt routine in which they
resemble butterflies in four
different colors, considering wind
conditions are favorable.
As an added attraction to
the homeQoming agenda, "former
Stars" will perform to the "Fight
Song."
"The team has really
pulled through this year
considering we have 12 new
members and 12 old members,"
said Star leader Camille Conques.
The drill team was
originated in the early 1970's by a
Dallas Cowboys' Cheerleader and
taken over by Penny Wright for
approximately 15 years. Sherri
Evans, a former Star, is the
current director of the program,
1991 leaders are Courtney Lackey
and Camille Conques.
Also in the 1991-92
Texan Stars are: Shannon
Mumby, Secretary; Christie
Lippey; Jennifer Smith,
Publicity; Melissa Meier; Carey
Savage, Chaplain; Melpdy
Palmer, President; Jennifer
Gibson; Lori Montieth; Julie
Canales; Carla Coleman, Vice
President; Sherry Nail; Deidra
Collier, Historian; Melanie
Youngblood; Augie White; Trina
Bjngham; Autumn Nixon; Cassi
Boone; Renee Wulf; Tresha
- (See Stars page 7)
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Plowboys spur spirit for Tarleton Texans
By Angle Quaid
Reporter
The noisy, enthusiastic group of
men who stand out in the bleachers
at football games in their purple chaps
and emblemed shirts aren't just a
bunch of rowdy cowboys- they are
the Plowboys. i,
In 1.924 , Coijch W,J. Wisdorji
became disenchanted wittrthe^name
of the athletic department as "Junior
Aggies" and changed the name to
Plowboys as the school mascot.
Many years later, 1983 to be
exact, a spirit organization was begun
and they adopted the name Plow-
boys.
The Plowboys, whose wild
Tarlppfi sports; events,
hcjld':
sevcral 'social events during the year
which enable them to be self-suffi-
cient
Some of these events include
Plowboy Kick-Off Party and the
Annual Spring Bash.
The Plowboys attend every
Tarleton football game, including
those which are outof- state.
New members are selected
through, an^pplication iuid iijtetview
process. Currently there are 28 merti-
beis and 23 recruits who meet once a
week. During these meetings they
discuss activities for the upcoming
game and future events.
Officers this year are Presi
dent Chad Nicholson; Vice- Presi
dent Danny McMillin; Secretary
Larry Wilkins; Treasurer Randy
Woolridge; Representative Jusitin
Williams; Sargent at Arms Thomas
Broadway; and Alumnr Secretary
Greg Brown.
Purple Poo
promote
purple pride
By Nikki Robertson
Reporter
What do TSU president Dn
Dennis McCabe, former president
Dr. Barry Thompson, state senator
Bob Glasgow, Dean of Students
Rusty Jergins and Ed Knoll, director
of the Tarleton Center have in com-
mon?
They were all Purple Poos.!
A 50-year tradition at the uni-
versity, the group's main objective is
to promote spirit and support and
represent the concerns of the stu-
dents. The organization consists of
ten men and ten women. The men's
group was formed in 1921; forma-
tion of the women's group followed
two years later.
Today, members hide their iden-
tity because they choose not to re-
ceive personal recognition. In the
early days of the Poo there was a
much more practical reason for se-
cracy.
During the days when Tarleton
was a junior college the Poo was
known as the TTS and TTP-the Ten
Tarleton Peppers and the Ten Tarle-
ton Sisters. These spirit organiza-
tions were formed in 1921 and 1923
respectively. They are the oldest
organizations on campus-
Back in the "20's when Tarleton
had a curfew, the more spirited stu-
dents would sneak out to participate
in school functions. To avoid get-
ting in any kind of trouble, they would
dress up in gaudy clothing to hide
their identity. The Poo can still be
seen wearing various masks and
costumes.
(See Poo page 7)
Still in the saddle
Texan Rider sparks spirit
By Brig Lopez III
Staff Writer
Have you ever wondered why
there is a horse in Tarleton's end
zone?
Well it is because for the past 24
years the Texan Rider has been a
Tarleton tradition.
It is tradition that the Rider be in
the north end zone of the football
field during each game. When Tar-
leton scores a touchdown, the Rider
then rides back and forth across the
end zone as the Tarleton flag he/she
carries waves in the wind.
This year's Texan Rider is
Glenda Boon, Bison is replacing
Debbie Shephard, who has been the
Texan Rider for the previous two
years.
Boon is currently a sophomore
at Tarleton majoring in animal sci-
ence. She is the daughter of Ivan and
Gloria Boon from Arlington, Texas.
Her future plans are to become a
veterinarian. She has worked the
last six years in veterinary clinics.
Boon is now riding her own
horse, "Shashonee", which she re-
ceived for her eleventh birthday.
Boon is also a member of the
Delta Zeta Sorority.
The Texan Rider has a been a
part of the Tarleton tradition since
1961. The Tarleton State University
mascot was created just a few years
after the student body voted to change
the football teams' name from Plow-
boys to Texans.
The class of 1967 donated a
mural of theTexan Rider which is
located in front of the Student Cen-
ter. It is tradition not to walk on the
Texan.
The mascot may be either a male
or female. The Texan Rider is voted
upon each year by the student body.
The Rider', common outfit includes
a pair of Tarleton chaps and he/she
cames the Tarleton Texan flag.
The purpose of the Tarleton
mascot is to appear at athletic events
and parades. Other events the Rider
attends include the Fort Worth Stock
Show and the Erath County Live-
stock Association Annual Rodeo.
Tarleton Color
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Oh! Our hearts with joy are thrilling
when {he ^Tarleton Colors
voave,
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Riding tall.. Glenda Boone, the 1991-1992 Texan Rider. Photo by Mike Marbach
JTlncl our spirits rise with rapture
when (he uirleton sons are brave;
Uiahtfor Uidory, Jfight for Uionor,
£%nd
success
will
crown
{he fight;
DIMDJC the proud defenders of
{he
Lrur-ple and {he ^White!
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