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Quizzes students on their knowledge of Virginia Tech history and culture.
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1
The University Studies & Scholarship Office is located where?
110 Femoyer Hall
202 Burruss Hall
100 Slusher Hall
419 Newman Library
2
What were the original school colors?
Black and Gray
White and Black
Yellow and Black
Orange and Blue
3
The Quad between the Eggleston Halls is called "the Yoke?"
False
True
4
Who is the Director of University Studies & Scholarship Support?
Dr. Zack Underwood
Dr. Herbert "Bruce" Bruce
Dr. Rachel Holloway
5
What is the name of the Corps of Cadets Ambassador?
Growley III
Growley I
Growley II
6
Which of the following is not a Pylon found on the War Memorial Chapel?
Brotherhood, Leadership, Duty
Ut Prosim, Honesty, Loyalty
Service, Honor, Sacrifice
7
The Performing Arts Bldg was the 1st building constructed of Hokie Stone and was built in 1901.
True
False
8
Top 5 home states for out-of-state freshmen?
Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, New York
Maryland, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Connecticut
9
What is the name of Virginia Tech’s cannon?
Tipper
Nick
Skipper
Smokey
10
Who was the first black graduate from VT?
Calvin Jamison (health and physical education '77)
Charlie L. Yates (mechanical engineering '58)
Lindsay Cherry, Class of 1958
James Watkins (biology '71)
11
"Beamer Way" was formerly named Spring Road?
True
False
12
Where did the term Hokie come from?
Title of an old poem
A type of turkey
A Blue Ridge flower
A spirit cheer
13
How many acres does the Drillfield cover?
21
26
18
22
14
Who was the first student to register?
James H. Lane
Julian Burruss
John R. Hutcheson
William Addison Caldwell
15
What building houses the President's Office?
Burriss Hall
Torgersen Hall
Torgerson Hall
Burruss Hall
16
How many paths cross the Drillfield?
6
7
5
17
Who is this a statue of?
Timothy Sands
Addison Caldwell
Thomas Conrad
Gilbert Walker
18
There are 32 club sport teams at VT
True
False
19
The first women at VT were not in the yearbook, so they made their own. What did they name it?
New Kids on the Block
Lady Gobblers
Techsters
The Tin Horn
20
Where are the gargoyles located?
Lane Stadium
Smithfield Plantation
Ag Quad
Math Empo
21
The BT offers how many bus routes?
20
14
19
12
22
When did Virginia Tech adopt the motto “Ut Prosim?”
1872
1912
1896
1901
23
Who was the first female to graduate from VT?
Mary Ell Carr Brumfield
Lucy Lee Lancaster
Ruth Terrett
Lousie Jacobs
24
What creek runs under the Drillfield?
Tom's Creek
Cedar Creek
Strouble’s Creek
25
What was Frank Beamer's record when he retired from VT?
230-131-0
240-118-3
238-121-2
235-124-2
26
What mode of transportation was Torgersen Hall designed to look like?
Submarine
Train
BT bus
27
Who was Virginia Tech’s first President?
Left Montgomery
Julian Burruss
Sam Smithfield
Charles L.C. Minor
28
Henderson Hall is the oldest academic building on campus?
False
True
29
How far apart are the flagpoles at Burruss?
20 feet
100 feet
50 feet
70 feet
30
What was Virginia Tech’s founding name?
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Virginia Agricultural and Polytechnic College
31
Ut Prosim, Virginia Tech’s motto means what?
That I may serve
Go Hokies!
That we may serve
32
How many gargoyle statues are on campus?
6
0
14
19
33
Who will VT play in the PinStrip Bowl on Dec. 29th?
Alabama
UVA
Kentucky
Kansas State
34
The Corps of Cadets is XXX% female?
12%
15%
23%
18%
35
You are one of the XXXX new freshmen admitted for Fall 2021?
6918
7751
7571
8104
36
VT's campus is 2600 acres?
False
True
37
Who was the first black student admitted to VT?
Joe Smith
Arnold Wikenson
Irving Peddrew III
Charles Yates
38
Where is the largest compass on campus?
Smyth Hall
Norris Hall
Burruss Hall
McBryde Hall
39
This office provides students with legal advise, basic legal documents & free notary service.
Dean of Students
Student Conduct Office
Student Legal Services
40
What is the oldest fraternity on campus?
Farmhouse
Phi Delta Theta
Sigma Phi Epsilon
German Club
41
What song is played at Ring Dance?
Old Hokie
Tech Triumph
Enter Sandman
Moonlight and VPI
42
What colors do the bushes around Lane Stadium turn?
Maroon and Orange
Maroon
They remain green
Orange
43
How long is Alumni Mall (distance between North Main Street and The Pylons)?
.3 miles
1000 feet
.25 miles
.5 miles
44
How many computers are at the Math EMPO?
525
565
537
573
45
What are the official names of the school colors?
Amber and Carrot
Carolina Maroon and Apricot Orange
Maroon and Orange
Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange
46
How long is the longest pipe on the organ in War Memorial Chapel?
34 feet
16 feet
28 feet
55 feet
