Virginia tech fight song

Mandated four-year participation in the corps for all males changed to two years in — the same year women were first admitted — and then participation became voluntary in Sing praise to Alma Mater dear, For V. Chorus So stand and sing, all hail to thee. To see our team plow through the line, boys. In , Virginia Tech adopted a university logo, which incorporates an image of the War Memorial with its eight pylons, each representing a different virtue. Virginia Tech "Tech Triumph" Techmen, we're Techmen, with spirit true and faithful, Backing up our team with hopes undying; Techmen, Oh, Techmen, we're out to win today, Showing "pep" and life with which we're trying; V.

The teams were originally known as the " Fighting Gobblers ," and the turkey motif was retained despite the name change. Retrieved September 3, Rae, Ri, old V. We know our ends and backs are stronger, With winning hopes, we fear defeat no longer, To see our team plow through the line, boys, Determined now to win or die; So give a Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi! Hold them, just hold them!

All lyrics provided for educational purposes only. Virginia Tech's sports teams are called the "Hokies". University of Virginia Press. Though he may not have known it, "Hokie" in its various forms has been around at least since The arms of the V represent experiential learning and the spirit of Ut Prosim.

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors did not officially adopt the seal, which is still used, until Kennedy, who had been a PT-boat skipper. Just watch our men so big and active Support the Orange and Maroon. The first effort to formalize athletic activities came in fall when the VAMC Athletic Association was established. She went to Tennessee. Amazon Inspire Digital Educational Resources. Forum topics may not have been written or edited by The Key Play staff.