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WMU Roots

Learn about WMU's historical transition from "hilltoppers" to "broncos," the origins of the brown and gold colors, and the ongoing debate over team colors. Explore this journey documented by Claire Vanderford, a WMU student.

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WMU Roots

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  1. WMU Roots http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/history_athletic.html Created by:Claire Vanderford

  2. Becoming the Broncos • After beginning with the nickname of “hilltoppers”, we progressed to the present day “bronco” title in 1939. • The new logo was submitted by John W. Gill during a contest to select a new nickname. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/page2.html

  3. “Onward for thebrown and gold!” • Our traditional colors of brown and gold were created based on the brown eyed susans which grew on the original Prospect Hill campus. • Though many ideas for new colors are brought up, the traditional colors are still in tact. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/page2.html

  4. ?Question? • What two colors are often sported on teams such as the football and cheer teams? • A.) Black and White • B.) Yellow and Gold • C.) Black and Gold • D.) Brown and Gold http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/index.html

  5. INCORRECT!! • Try again!! http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/index.html

  6. CORRECT!!! • Some students and faculty are becoming more interested in making black and gold our primary colors as seen on sports teams such as the football and cheer team. However, brown and gold still remain our original and present day colors as sung in the “fight song”. http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/index.html

  7. Bio Page • My name is Claire Vanderford and I am a junior at WMU. I am studying to be an Elementary Education major with a minor in English. • This was my first attempt at a PowerPoint presentation for my EDT 347 class and I enjoyed making it! • If you have any questions feel free to email me : c1vande2@wmich.edu • The factual information in this presentation was acquired at: http://www.ur.wmich.edu/centennial/ • The pictures and wallpaper were found at: http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/ http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/ http://www.wmich.edu/wmu/wallpaper/index.html

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