Western Michigan University History Presented by Caley Coleman

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Western Michigan University History
Presented by Caley Coleman
http//www.wmubroncos.com/traditions/mascot.html
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How Western got their nickname

• The Broncos nickname dates back to 1939 and was
  submitted by a WMU alumnus John Gill.
• Before the name Broncos came along, the nickname
  Hill Toppers was used reflecting the colleges
  original Prospect Hill campus.
• The name Hill Topper was changed due to other
  institutions having a similar name.
• Later in 1988, Buster Bronco became Westerns
  mascot and is well known by everyone still today.
  

http//www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-graph
ics/bronco-logo.html
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WMU Pop Quiz!!!!How much was John Gills paid
for giving the current nickname of the broncos?

• A. 100.00
• B. 0.00
• C. .75
• D. 10.00

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ics/bronco-logo.html
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Sorry that answer is WRONG!!!!

• HINT John Gills nickname for Western was
  selected in 1939.
• Study Up and Try Again!

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s-album/pages/ucc-early-morning.html
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CORRECT!!!!!!

• John Gills was awarded 10.00 from Western
  Michigan University for giving the schools new
  nickname.

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Bibliography Page

• This Power Point presentation about Western
  Michigan Universitys history was created by
  Caley Coleman for EDT 347. This was my first
  power point presentation.

If you have any question please contact me at
c1colema_at_wmich.edu