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[APO-L] Auburn University and APO fraternity Mascot Help needed
daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Frank Goodhew)
Mon Apr 10 13:51:52 2000
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Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2000 17:51:40 GMT
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From: Frank Goodhew <gammachi@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: APO-L@LISTSERV.IUPUI.EDU
Dear APO BROTHERS,
A recent development which concerns many friends on and off the Aburn
University campus has been brought to my attention. War Eagle VI, "Tiger",
is being removed from the care of Alpha Phi Omega, Delta chapter. All of
Tiger's trainers are
brothers of this national service fraternity. The Auburn University
Delta Chapter is the oldest continually active chapter in the national
organization, with active service to Auburn's campus since 1927. Alpha Phi
Omega has been responsible for Tiger's health and well being since November
of 1960, beginning with War Eagle III. "After staying for a while in one of
the Wildlife Department's animal pens, the eagle was moved to a cage built
by Alpha Phi Omega. Jon Bowden, a Brother who had previously worked with
hawks in Colorado and Missouri, volunteered to serve as the bird's trainer.
Formally named War Eagle III, Jon nicknamed the bird 'Tiger'. In April of
1961, Jon and Tiger made their first appearance as trainer and mascot on the
baseball diamond. The students were receptive to the new mascot and
expressed their concern for a larger cage to house War Eagle III."
(http://www.auburn.edu/student_info/alpha_phi_omega/tiger.html)
Since that time, War Eagle IV, War Eagle V, and our current War Eagle VI
have served our University well thanks to Delta Chapter. The A. Elwyn Hamer,
Jr., Aviary proudly stands near the center of campus so all friends of
Auburn can witness the daily activities of a protected eagle. With Tiger
being removed from the care of Delta Chapter, she will be moved off campus
to the Southeastern Raptor Rehabilitation Center (SERRC). This organization
was completing its new raptor care facility prior to my graduation.
"[SERRC's] new remote location enhances the bird's rehabilitation. With the
agrarian design concept, the selected materials blend with the natural
environment so representative of a wildlife center.
(http://www.vetmed.auburn.edu/raptor/building.htm)
I emphasize the word "remote" because that is where Tiger will be--away
from the AU campus. Will her friends be able to visit her at the SERRC
facility? I am sure visiting hours will be available, but the location is
not too convenient. How about seeing her before football games and other
sporting events (one of my favorite pastimes!)? Hmmm... If Tiger is moved
off campus, her cage will go away, too. None of the children from local
schools will get to visit "her home" on the Auburn campus. Also, will the
memorial for War Eagle IV be removed? Will the grassy area be next?
Probably. The buzz is that the "new Foy" may find its roots there.
The purpose of this letter is to make more of the Auburn family aware of
the responsibility Alpha Phi Omega, Delta Chapter, accepted 40 years ago.
Allow the tradition of Tiger to continue ON the campus. If she had not been
on the campus, I would not have had the opportunity to become a participant
in Alpha Phi Omega. I came to know Delta Chapter by meeting Tiger's trainers
on the grassy hill one sunny afternoon in the Fall of 1996. Thanks to them,
I know a beautiful golden eagle who graces the front cover of many AU
publications and stands for the spirit of Auburn and Alpha Phi Omega.
I would ask that each of you contemplate the possibilities and
consequences the above actions may invoke over the next several weeks
concerning Tiger, Alpha Phi Omega and the Aviary. Please take the time to
contact the governing members of Auburn University and let them know how you
feel about our beloved traditions and Tiger, our mascot. Those persons you
may write, call, or e-mail include, but are not limited to, President
William V. Muse, Athletic Director David Housell, any member of the Board of
Trustees, the Alumni Association, the Student Government Association, Alpha
Phi Omega, or any faculty, staff, student, or alumni of Auburn University.
Please feel free to call or email, and express your concerns regarding
this situation. A couple of addresses that are good for snail mailing are
the Athletic Director, David Housell at P.O. Box 351 Auburn, AL 36831-0351
and the Auburn Alumni Association at 317 South College Street Auburn, AL
36849 (the Alumni Association can provide all other governing members and
their addresses and phone numbers by calling (334) 844-ALUM (2586)). Another
place to find addresses can be found at any of the many web sites about
Auburn University including www.auburn.edu or any publication the University
has printed.
Thank you for your help.
Yours In L,F,S
Frank Goodhew
Section 69 Chair
Alabama.
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