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What is the name of the Trojan statue at Troy University?
A larger-than-life statue titled “Trojan” — the Troy University mascot — is sited on the northeast corner of Troy University Montgomery’s Curry Commons, adjacent to the Davis Theatre for the Performing Arts.
How did the Troy Trojans get their name?
“Trojans” originally referred to people from the city of Troy, which in Greek mythology, fought the Greeks in the Trojan war. The Trojan War reportedly took place during the Bronze Age — hundreds, if not thousands, of years B.C.
What are Troy’s two nicknames?
| Troy University | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Trojans |
| Mascot | T-Roy |
| Affiliations | ACHE, SACS, SBC |
| Website | www.troy.edu |
When did Troy State change its name?
Dec. 14, 1967
One of the first acts of the new board was to recommend the change of the name to Troy State University. The new name became official on Dec. 14, 1967. In 1975, the Phenix City Campus was opened as a branch of the main campus.
How did USC get their mascot?
The idea for the current mascot began during the 1961 Rose Parade, when a USC events director spotted Richard Saukko and his white horse, Traveler, marching in the parade. The university persuaded Saukko to ride his horse during USC football games.
Who sculpted Tommy Trojan?
Roger Noble Burnham
Sculpted by Roger Noble Burnham (the idea for the statue was conceived by Harry Lee Martin and Dr. James D. McCoy), Tommy Trojan cost $10,000 to build. A $1 surcharge then on season football tickets helped pay for it.
What does the Trojan Horse symbolize?
The Greeks, under the guidance of Odysseus, built a huge wooden horse — the horse was the symbol of the city of Troy — and left it at the gates of Troy. They then pretended to sail away. The Trojans believed the huge wooden horse was a peace offering to their gods and thus a symbol of their victory after a long siege.
What is the Trojan Horse story?
The story of the Trojan Horse is well-known. First mentioned in the Odyssey, it describes how Greek soldiers were able to take the city of Troy after a fruitless ten-year siege by hiding in a giant horse supposedly left as an offering to the goddess Athena.
What is Troy University’s motto?
Educate the Mind to Think, the Heart to Feel, and the Body to Act. That’s our motto at Troy University since 1887, and we take it very seriously. At TROY, we want our students to not only make a living, but to make a life.
What are Troy’s colors?
Black
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Troy University/Colors
What is Troy’s motto?
Educate the Mind to Think, the Heart to Feel, and the Body to Act. That’s our motto at Troy University since 1887, and we take it very seriously. At TROY, we want our students to not only make a living, but to make a life. Student success is at the heart of all we do.
What type of school is Troy?
Troy University
| Former names | Troy State Normal School (1887–1929) Troy State Teachers College (1929–1957) Troy State College (1957–1967) Troy State University (1967–2005) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Educate the mind to think, the heart to feel, and the body to act |
| Type | Public |
| Established | 1887 |
| Academic affiliations | ACHE, SACS |