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School spirit
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Cheerleading
[edit]Princeton played an important role in the history of American cheerleading. Cheers have been recorded on the Princeton campus at least as early as 1860 (though not necessarily in an athletic context).[1] By 1869, cheers were common at athletic events, including baseball and football home and away games, and at practices.[1] Thomas Peebles, Princeton class of 1882, brought the Princeton cheers to the University of Minnesota where he was football coach.[2][1] There, Peebles had students lead organized chants during football games.[1] However, the term "cheer-leader" was used at Princeton as early as 1897.[1]
Tiger mascot
[edit]The Tiger nickname originated from the practice of football players wearing orange and black stripes on their clothing, which led sportswriters to call them "tigers." An undergraduate dressed as a tiger mascot began appearing at football and basketball games in the 1940s.[3]
Princeton University Band
[edit]The Princeton University Band was founded in 1919, and played its first public performance at the Princeton-Maryland football game of October 9, 1920.[4] The band started as a formal marching band, but by the 1970s had transformed into a scramble band.[4]
- ^ a b c d e "Cheers". Princetoniana. Princeton University. Archived from the original on 28 September 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "History of Cheerleading". USA Cheer. USA Federation for Sport Cheering. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ "The Tiger". Princetoniana. Princeton University. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
- ^ a b "History". Princeton University Band. Princeton University Band. Archived from the original on 17 June 2024. Retrieved 11 November 2024.