War Eagle moment at Yellowstone

On a cold, rainy, and miserable day in June 1999, Beth Newman '86 and her husband Jim '93 were visiting Yellowstone National Park. While waiting to see Old Faithful, Newman spotted a brightly colored orange and blue umbrella amid a sea of dark raingear. She made her way through the crowd and said, "War Eagle" to the couple huddled under the umbrella. They talked for a few moments and watched Old Faithful erupt. The familiar, happy feeling that comes with being a part of the Auburn family washed over Newman.

This moment became the inspiration for "War Eagle Moment 2006: Old Faithful," filmed at Yellowstone National Park. Last year's commercial, which was based on an airport encounter, won a Grand Award among peer universities from the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE). Hundreds of Auburn alumni and fans wrote in to share their favorite "War Eagle moment" stories.

If you have a favorite War Eagle moment, please share it with us. You may submit your stories through video responses, comments, or email your stories to moment@auburn.edu

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[TheDmartino]

WAR EAGLE!!!!!!!

[acidviper13]

w00t!  :D