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Central Michigan Chippewas - History
Not Always Called The Chippewas
The nickname "Chippewas," while reflecting the
rich Indian heritage of the Mid-Michigan region, has not
always been applied to Central Michigan University athletes.
The first semi-official nickname, the "Dragons,"
was tagged in 1925.
As part of the second-ever homecoming celebration, a gigantic
bonfire was built by the students. The students scoured
the community for old wooden boxes and scraps of lumber
to convert into a pyramid, which, when ignited would light
up the field for the pep rally. A student concoction that
looked like a dragon would wind its way through the crowd
and circle the bonfire with red lights and smoke shooting
from its gaping mouth.
The name Dragons hung on for a while and was used in write-ups
of the football games during the 1926 season. It apparently
lacked appeal among the students, though.
In 1927 a drive began to adopt a new and more official
name for the athletic teams that could be used in write-ups
and cheers.
"Wildcats" was the first choice with the reason
being that the name should "be a brave fighting animal
that once roamed the woods of Michigan." This name
was proposed to start the ball rolling.
After more thinking Harry Gover then submitted the name
"Bearcats" with the explanation that "it
has all the fighting qualities of wildcats and more because
no one ever saw a bearcat."
Thus, the student paper Central LIFE decided it would use
the name Bearcat as an experiment when writing stories of
the various athletic contests the school then held.
The name stuck for 14 years until 1941.
That's when a drive by Central's line coach, Lawrence Sweeney,
began.
Sweeney took his idea to the student council in November
of 1941 and investigations began.
Sweeney pointed out that while it meant breaking with a
considerable tradition built up by use of the name Bearcats,
the nickname of "Chippewas" offered still much
more. He argued that the name Bearcat meant absolutely nothing
in the way of geographical location and besides, the animal
was practically extinct. Coach Sweeney stated, "The
name offers nothing in the way of background for showmanship
or pageantry, and most students have never seen or heard
of a real bearcat."
The name Chippewa was geographically correct, Coach Sweeney
said, pointing out that the Chippewa Indian tribes were
once scattered about this particular area, and he argued
further:
"It is the name of our college yearbook, the Chippewa
River flows through Mount Pleasant and the name Chippewa
opens up unlimited opportunities for pageantry and showmanship
for the band as well as athletic teams. The Indian chief
would be an outstanding marker for athletic uniforms, the
Indian pow-wow could replace the pep-meeting and Indian
ceremonies could be conducted on many occasions. School
flags could be made much more attractive and finally all
types of Indian lore have a strong appeal and could be used
to great advantage."
After preliminary examination others voiced their support
for the new name. President Charles Anspach, assistant professor
of mathematics Judson W. Foust and Women's League President
Esther Anderson all made statements of support in LIFE.
The campus paper itself was one of the first to back it.
Other testimonials came from coaches, campus groups and
the administrative council.
For its ultimate test, the issue was put to an all-campus
vote on Jan. 16, 1942. The name Chippewa was adopted, 351-90,
but the campus paper saw it fit to remark that less than
half of the students voted.
The new name went into use almost immediately and has continued
on despite the changing of Central's name.
Central opened its doors in 1892 as Central Michigan Normal
and Business Institute. Central Michigan Normal School was
initiated in 1896 along with the first football team and
the unofficial nickname "Normalites" for all the
students.
The school offered its first four-year degree program in
1919. Subsequent name changes include Central State Teachers
College (1927), Central Michigan College of Education (1941),
Central Michigan College (1955) and the present Central
Michigan University (1959).
Serious consideration was given to dropping the nickname
Chippewas after it was recommended by the Michigan Civil
Rights Commission.
On March 1, 1989, an advisory committee to the president
recommended retaining the name under certain conditions.
Those conditions included developing educational programs
in conjunction with the local Saginaw Chippewa Tribal Council,
sessions to familiarize CMU students and staff with traditional
Native American culture, dropping the two official CMU Native
American logos (a Native American profile and a spearpoint
with a feather inside a block "C"), eliminating
Native American drumbeats by pep bands and other measures.
The logo underwent a change in 1996 from the block "C"
to the moving action "C" that is presently used.
Central Michigan Univesity Fight Song
Come on and fight! Central, down the field.
Fight for Victory - Fight! Fellows never yield -
We're with you, oh Varsity! Onward with banners bold, to
our colors we'll be true! FIGHT for Maroon & Gold!
Down the field for CMU! VARSITY! Rah, Rah.
VICTORY! Rah, Rah. Chippewas we're proud of our nickname!
Hear our song, loud and strong. CENTRAL is going to win
this game!
Hail to the Chippewas
Hail to the Chippewas
Hail to the Chippewa • All hail to the Chippewa •
These Valiant men who wear maroon and gold.
We'll fight, fight, fight! Our honor to uphold.
Hail to the Chippewa • All hail to the Chippewa
We salute you warriors - brave and true.
Win or lose, we're PROUD of you.
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