Volume 9 , Issue 8

Origins of the Ranger Requested - NWOSU

I am curious if any of your readers (or you) may know something of the origins of the "Ranger" as the Northwestern mascot? And, if so, is there any particular story associated with the "riding Ranger" as the official logo for so many years?

As you many know, NW alumnus and former NWOSU President Tom McDaniel and his wife Brenda have donated $150,000 to fund the creation of a large bronze statue of "The Ranger" by Harold Holden, to be in place on campus next fall. Surely homecoming this year will be a fantastic celebration, in conjunction with our state's centennial. I urge all former students, faculty and staff to return to Alva for that great event.

We are going to have a "birthday party" the first week of March. The cornerstone was laid March 6th, 1907 and there will be a grand celebration inside the building on March 6th, 2007 to honor the centennial of the old Science Hall, now the Fine Arts Building. Here is a link to a photo of the image that will appear atop the cake: ." -- Rod Murrow, Ranger Class of 1971, Associate Dean of Graduate Studies NWOSU ~ Alva, Enid and Woodward
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