HokieBird - Wikipedia
WEBThe HokieBird is the official mascot of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in Blacksburg, Virginia. The successor to Virginia Tech's Fighting Gobblers, the HokieBird was created in 1981 and has retained its current appearance since 1987.
Mascots and Nicknames | Virginia Tech History | Virginia Tech
WEBMascot. Virginia Tech’s HokieBird mascot has quite a history, which intertwines the two nicknames. In the early 1900s, the official mascot was a VPI employee who had become a favorite of the cadets—and his special designation as mascot extended to his turkey, which eventually usurped his position.
History and Traditions - Virginia Tech
WEBVirginia Tech motto, seal, and logos. In 1896, the university adopted Ut Prosim, Latin for "That I May Serve," as its motto, and a college seal was developed. The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors did not officially adopt the seal, which is still used, until 1963.
How Virginia Tech got the nickname 'Hokies' - NCAA.com
WEBSep 21, 2020 · Here's everything we know about how Virginia Tech got the nickname "Hokies," beginning with Floyd Meade and his incredible trained turkeys.
College Mascot Reveal Behind the Scenes | The HokieBird at Virginia Tech
WEBCollege Mascot Reveal Behind the Scenes | The HokieBird at Virginia Tech. Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a college mascot? If you're a Hokie, you know the HokieBird keeps...
Hokie Bird: Virginia Tech's Mascot Is the Result of an Obscure …
WEBOct 3, 2023 · The story behind Virginia Tech’s mascot goes back over 100 years, all the way back to 1896, according to Hokie Sports. Back in those days, the school was called Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College, or VAMC.
A look at life behind the beak: The story of the HokieBird - Virginia ...
WEBWhen looking at the history of Virginia Tech's unique, much-beloved HokieBird, one has to wonder: Which came first, the turkey or the Gobbler? Where was the idea for Tech's world-famous mascot hatched?
Virginia Tech Hokies - Wikipedia
WEBThe Virginia Tech Hokies are the athletic teams representing Virginia Tech in intercollegiate athletics. The Hokies participate in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic Coast Conference in 22 varsity sports.
What's a Hokie - Virginia Tech Athletics
WEBWhat's a Hokie? The answer leads all the way back to 1896 when Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College changed its name to Virginia Polytechnic Institute. With the change came the necessity for writing a new cheer and a contest for such a purpose was held by the student body.
Virginia Tech Hokies football - Wikipedia
WEBThe turkey-like figure was referred to as "the Hokie mascot", "the Hokie", and "the Hokie bird" (derived from the "Old Hokie" cheer), which resulted in changing the official designation of the Virginia Tech mascot to the Hokies.