Traditions of ISU

There are many traditions that have gone on throughout Indiana States' history. I feel that all of these traditions have brought current students and alumni together because of what we have in common.

Starting the traditions is Homecoming and Spring Week. Homecoming consists of a tricycle race, a football game, with a walk to the stadium, and special tents for alumni and students. The tricycle race was first held in 1963. It was a 10-lap race around the Quadrangle sidewalks. The students raced on children's tricycles. Now the race is held at the Micheal Simmons Student Activity center located on ninth and sycamore streets. The students race on specialty-built tricycles.

Homecoming also has its most famous tradition known as "the walk". The Walk is a 2 mile walk to Memorial Stadium, stopping at each bar to have a drink. Tents are set up, and thousands of students and alumni come to participate.

Another tradition that binds us together is our fight song. It is called "March On (You Fighting Sycamores)". The author if the song is Joseph A. Gramelspacher. It was first performed at a homecoming-eve pep rally party on October 20th, 1939.

Without these simple traditions, Indiana State would not be the same. If we destroyed our traditions just like we did our buildings, Terre Haute would have nothing to look back on. I'm very thankful I am able to participate in these events because without them, there would be nothing to look forward to.