Большой Красный - талисман спортивных команд Университета Западного Кентукки, «Хиллтопперс» и «Леди Топперс». Это красный мех, созданный Ральфом Кэри в 1979 году. Википедия (Английский язык)
What is the WKU mascot supposed to be?
Big Red can be best described as the Spirit of Western! The huge, furry, lovable creature was originally designed and built by WKU student Ralph Carey, ('80 WKU graduate), of Cincinnati, and made its' debut during the Hilltoppers' 1979-80 basketball season.
Why is WKU called the Hilltoppers?
Big Red is meant to symbolize the spirit of WKU students and alumni as well as the sports teams' nickname, the "Hilltoppers," a name chosen because the school's campus sits atop a hill 232 feet above the Barren River flowing through WKU's home city of Bowling Green.
How did WKU get its name?
President Cherry died in 1937 and was succeeded by Paul Garrett. As Western Kentucky State Teachers College's mission broadened, its name was shortened in 1948 to Western Kentucky State College. Dr.
What is Western Kentucky University known for?
WKU is home to many highly ranked and nationally-recognized academic programs such as Journalism and Broadcasting, Education, Engineering, Business and our award-winning speech and debate team. More than 21,000 students grace our campuses in Bowling Green, Glasgow, Owensboro and Elizabethtown.
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