History of the KU Spirit Squad

What was the original name of the football stadium in the 1900s, which only seated 2,000 people?

True or false: Between 1910-1919, Elizabeth Marrow was the first female of the cheer squad.

True or false: In 1968, a group of students protested the selection of the pom pon squad as discrimination.

In what year was Baby Jay was hatched from an egg at halftime of a Homecoming game?

The skill level of stunts, tumbling, chants, competition rose rapidly and became highly competitive at the start of the

Who was the first African American woman on the pom pon team?

Mascots were said to bring bad luck when they first evolved, especially with sports teams.

In 1919, Shirley Windsor organized the first...

True or false: It was believed that women would be able to do a better job of getting students to yell.

During which decade did women become a large part of the spirit squad?

When did cheer, dance, and mascot become a Spirit program?

KU Cheer originated in what year?

True or false: The football team had a white pig and a bulldog as their mascots.

True or false: The Spirit Squad has always been under the direction of KU Athletics.

True or false: KU Cheerleading began as an all male squad during a time when women were not seen as strong or capable.

Name all of the Spirit Squad Staff!

In what year did the Jayhawk become the official lone mascot?

True or false: Baby Jay was created by Amy Hurst.

Tim Flattery was the 2nd male to join the KU dance team.

True or false: In the 1960s, women were removed from the cheer team and pom pon squads were formed.

What years did KU Cheer win NCA National Championships?

In 2000, the spirit squad was comprised of 8 dance, 24 cheer and 5 students to fill mascot suits.

KU Cheerleading was also known as?

In what year did the Crimson Girls take 3rd place at UDA Nationals?

True or false: Elaine Brady was the Spirit Coordinator from 1983-1998 and created an Endowment for the Spirit Squad .

What sport(s) did KU Cheer support at the start of its origination?