{"id":603,"date":"2022-04-11T13:56:10","date_gmt":"2022-04-11T13:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.tarleton.edu\/studentaffairs\/?page_id=603"},"modified":"2023-05-12T16:56:12","modified_gmt":"2023-05-12T16:56:12","slug":"spirit-and-tradition","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tarleton.edu\/ses\/spirit-and-tradition\/","title":{"rendered":"Spirit and Tradition"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

At Tarleton, there’s no shortage of spirit or deep-rooted traditions. We encourage you to immerse yourself and learn to truly Bleed Purple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Purple Book<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To learn more about our founder, John Tarleton, the early days of Tarleton State University and many other traditions, check out the Purple Book.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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L. V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A tradition started during the 1920’s, the burning of the L.V. Risinger Memorial Bonfire takes place on Friday evening of Homecoming week. The bonfire has been dedicated to the late L.V. Risinger, acclaimed defender of the bonfire during the air raid of 1939. Help us keep the flame burning bright!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tarleton Rodeo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Rodeo Team, a Tarleton tradition since 1947, has won 7 National Championship titles and 24 individual national championships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit the Rodeo Website<\/a> for more information!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Grassbur<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For over 100 years, The Grassburr has recorded and documented Tarleton history as it unfolds. The Grassburr is available at no charge for all undergraduate students on the Stephenville campus, so be sure to stop by The Source (Thompson Student Center, 201J) to pick up your copy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We’ve got spirit, yes we do!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Purple Poo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Tarleton is home to a number of spirit groups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Purple Poo was founded in 1921 and 1923 making them the oldest spirit group in the state of Texas. This secret organization is charged with maintaining the spirit of Oscar P across campus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Donate<\/a> now to help sustain the spirit of John Tarleton and Oscar P!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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