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Winthrop Colors Prior to the 1980s, there were no official school colors, but each class adopted colors and a mascot of their own. Garnet and gold, however, were the official colors of the Winthrop Training School, the Winthrop band and the freshmen rat caps. In 1979, garnet and gold became the official school colors, and today, garnet and gold feature prominently in the uniforms of our athletic teams, campus flags and many students’ wardrobes. Navy blue and white, while not official Winthrop colors, have traditionally been associated with the academic nature of the university, because of the uniforms worn by students from 1895 until 1955.
The Winthrop Eagle Originally, each class was represented by its own mascot. In November 1975, the Student Government Association (SGA) began the process of selecting a mascot to represent the entire university. After polling students, faculty and staff, the possible mascots were narrowed to three choices: the Sandlappers, the Cardinals and the Eagles. The SGA chose the Eagles. Over the years, our Eagle mascot has evolved, going through numerous wardrobe changes. In 2010, Big Stuff was named one of the top mascots in the nation by the National Cheerleading Association.
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