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Ferris Kicks Off Year of the Bulldog
Homecoming 2003 will make Ferris history by giving
a name to the University’s bulldog mascot. The naming of the
mascot is just one of the activities centered around the theme of
Homecoming 2003 being “The Year of the Bulldog.”
“In the fall we will have a campaign, and
during the King and Queen voting process students will be able to
vote on the bulldog’s new name,” said Mary Cairns, chair
of the homecoming committee. “The winning name will be announced
during halftime of the football game.”
The Bulldog has been Ferris State’s official
mascot since 1930, when the name was applied to the Ferris Institute
basketball team. At the time, a sportswriter became impressed by
the way Coach Bill McElwain’s team was winning close games
with defense. He described the tough defense as “hanging on
like a bulldog.”
During an eight-game winning streak McElwain began
referring to his team as the “Bulldogs,” and the name
stuck.
“Homecoming is one of Ferris State’s
longest-standing traditions,” said alumni director and advisor
to the homecoming committee Jeremy Mishler. “It has continued
to grow thanks to the commitment of Ferris students. The committee
has worked hard to ensure that the ‘Year of the Bulldog’
is something special for students, alumni and the Big Rapids community.”
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