![]() ![]() In the 1960s, the Jayhawk went 3-D when the KU Alumni Association provided a mascot costume. In 2005 the Jayhawk was reintroduced with the new KU Trajan font. Sandy’s 1946 design of a smiling Jayhawk that survives. In 1941, Gene “Yogi” Williams opened the Jayhawk’s eyes and beak, giving it a contentious appearance. Calvin drew a grim-faced bird sporting talons that could maim. In 1923, Jimmy O’Bryon and George Hollingbery designed a duck-like Jayhawk. In 1920, a more somber bird, perched on a KU monogram, came into use. Henry Maloy, a cartoonist for the student newspaper, drew a memorable version of the Jayhawk in 1912. How do you draw a Jayhawk? For years, that question stumped fans. And when KU football players first took the field in 1890, it seemed only natural to call them Jayhawkers. In 1886, the Jayhawk appeared in a cheer–the famous Rock Chalk Chant. By war’s end, Jayhawks were synonymous with the impassioned people who made Kansas a Free State. Kansas Governor Charles Robinson raised a regiment called the Independent Mounted Kansas Jayhawks. Lawrence, where KU would be founded, was a free state stronghold.ĭuring the Civil War, the Jayhawk’s ruffian image gave way to patriotic symbol. But the name stuck to the ‘free staters’ when Kansas was admitted as a free state in 1861. For a time, ruffians on both sides were called Jayhawkers. The opposing factions looted, sacked, rustled cattle, stole horses, and otherwise attacked each other’s settlements. The area was a battleground between those wanting a state in which slavery would be legal and abolitionists committed to a free state. The message here: Don’t turn your back on this bird.ĭuring the 1850’s, the Kansas Territory was filled with such Jayhawks. The name combines two birds–the blue jay, a noisy, quarrelsome thing known to rob other nests, and the sparrow hawk, a quiet, stealthy hunter. Accounts of its use appeared from Illinois to Texas and in that year, a party of pioneers crossing what is now Nebraska, called themselves “The Jayhawkers of ’49”. The term “Jayhawk” was probably coined around 1848. The origin of the Jayhawk is rooted in the historic struggles of Kansas settlers. The University of Kansas is home to the Jayhawk, a mythical bird with a fascinating history. Just about every college and university claims a mascot. Through the experience of Color War, we see our campers grow in tremendous ways as they learn about winning with humility, losing with integrity and being a good friend, regardless of your team.Īs intense and competitive as Color War is, there is a deep bond in the cabin that unites friendships that no victory and no defeat, nothing can break.Mascots are believed to bring good luck, especially to athletic teams. ![]() Today was a day of learning for the campers - learning by watching their leaders, fellow teammates, team majors (voted senior camp cheerleaders) and from the competitions. In addition to amazing memories and lots of fun during Color War, these are the valuable life lessons and life skills that the staff is teaching our campers over the next few days. They learn about time management, communication, respect, teamwork and good sportsmanship. The officers from the team need to learn about managing lists, learn about their campers on the team and where they will shine best over the next 4 days. Dinner was Greek chicken, Greek salad, assorted hummus, pita bread and veggies.ĭay one of Color War is the day of learning. Lunch was sloppy Joes, chips, and salad bar. Breakfast was French toast, bacon, eggs, fruit bar, oatmeal and grits. The campers have worked up a large appetite, and we all ate well today. ![]() The weather was great today - warm, sunny and afternoon clouds that offered some relief and shade to the competitors. After a late wake up and late breakfast this morning, the campers were pumped about the day ahead, and the word on the street is that the 2018 Color War break was the BEST EVER! ![]()
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