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Locations

1. Points of Pride

   1. History and Traditions

      1. Victory Star

         Victory Star
         
         Location: Jackson Hall
         Year: 1936
         
         Students first saw the Victory Star on campus in December 1936. It was placed as a Christmas decoration on top of a water tower near where the Chemistry Building stands today. After the holidays, the star was taken down.
         

          

         In 1942, a night watchman found it. He placed the star on the water tower and turned it on when the Bobcats won football games, creating a new tradition.
         
         

         When the water tower was replaced, the tradition was moved to Jackson Hall, the tallest building on campus. A local sign maker built a new star for the top of Jackson Hall, and the star can be seen from miles away when the Bobcats win athletic events or during graduation.