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'''RAMBLIN' WRECK''' (expansion)
'''RAMBLIN' WRECK''' (expansion)
*Introduction
*Introduction
The ''Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech'' is the name of the official mascot of the student body at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Ramblin' Wreck is a 1930 [[Ford Model A]] Sports Coupe and it embodies the spirit, tradition, and passion of Tech. The Wreck is present at all major sporting events and student body functions. Its most noticeable role is leading the football team onto the Historic Grant Field at [[Bobby Dodd Stadium]], a duty which the Wreck has performed since 1961. The Ramblin' Wreck has been maintained on campus by students in the ''Ramblin' Reck Club'' since the early 1970's.
**What is the Wreck?

**Who maintains its tradition?
***Ramblin' Reck Club
*History
*History
The first "mechanical mascot" at Georgia Tech was a 1914 [[Ford Model T]] owned by Dean Floyd Field. The student body nicknamed the vehicle Floyd's Flubber and there was mention of the vehicle in the Technique as the Ramblin' Wreck. The Model T was in poor condition and to the dismay of the student body it was discarded by Dean Field in 1928.
**Pre-Wreck days
Dean Field started "an Old Ford Race" from [[Atlanta, GA|Atlanta]] to [[Athens, GA|Athens]] in 1929. The race was nicknamed the Flying Flivver Race and was quite shortlived. The Tech administration disliked the perilous race and reduced the race to a more peaceful and regulated parade of contraptions. The first Wreck parade was in 1932 and has been the centerpiece of Tech homecomings ever since.
***Dean Floyd Field's 1916 Model T
Dean of Student Affairs Jim Dull began search for a new symbol for Georgia Tech. He wanted a classic Ford to represent the school. His search would take him throughout the state and country but no suitable vehicle was found. Finally in 1958, Dean Dull spotted a polished 1930 Ford Model A just outside his on campus apartment. The owner was Charles Johnson and Dull offered him $1,000 dollars for the car. Johnson agreed to take the money but eventually returned it so that the car would be remembered as a donation to Georgia Tech.
***Flying Flivver Race
***Wreck Parade
**Purchase
**Purchase
***Dean Dull from Craig Johnson for $1k
***Dean Dull from Craig Johnson for $1k

Revision as of 04:26, 6 December 2006

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I'm a 4th year undergraduate at the Georgia Institute of Technology. I have extensive knowledge of Chemistry and in particular Polymer chemistry. The other topics I profess knowledge and slight expertise of are: United States Civil War, American Football, Herpetology, Ichthyology, and HyperText Markup Language.

I enjoy wikipedia's creativity, attempt at perfection, and open discussion. I don't like wikipedia because there are editors who only edit to display authority or cast opinions rather than to pursue knowledge (eg. mass deletions with no discussion or overzealous AFDers). I'm a big fan of stubbing until completion and adding a little color or extra eye candy to articles like pictures, tables, or data. I want to sell an article, not just present the information. A good article should not only inform but also envoke interest in a reader.

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RAMBLIN' WRECK (expansion)

  • Introduction

The Ramblin' Wreck from Georgia Tech is the name of the official mascot of the student body at the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Ramblin' Wreck is a 1930 Ford Model A Sports Coupe and it embodies the spirit, tradition, and passion of Tech. The Wreck is present at all major sporting events and student body functions. Its most noticeable role is leading the football team onto the Historic Grant Field at Bobby Dodd Stadium, a duty which the Wreck has performed since 1961. The Ramblin' Wreck has been maintained on campus by students in the Ramblin' Reck Club since the early 1970's.

  • History

The first "mechanical mascot" at Georgia Tech was a 1914 Ford Model T owned by Dean Floyd Field. The student body nicknamed the vehicle Floyd's Flubber and there was mention of the vehicle in the Technique as the Ramblin' Wreck. The Model T was in poor condition and to the dismay of the student body it was discarded by Dean Field in 1928. Dean Field started "an Old Ford Race" from Atlanta to Athens in 1929. The race was nicknamed the Flying Flivver Race and was quite shortlived. The Tech administration disliked the perilous race and reduced the race to a more peaceful and regulated parade of contraptions. The first Wreck parade was in 1932 and has been the centerpiece of Tech homecomings ever since. Dean of Student Affairs Jim Dull began search for a new symbol for Georgia Tech. He wanted a classic Ford to represent the school. His search would take him throughout the state and country but no suitable vehicle was found. Finally in 1958, Dean Dull spotted a polished 1930 Ford Model A just outside his on campus apartment. The owner was Charles Johnson and Dull offered him $1,000 dollars for the car. Johnson agreed to take the money but eventually returned it so that the car would be remembered as a donation to Georgia Tech.

    • Purchase
      • Dean Dull from Craig Johnson for $1k
      • Bobby Dodd selected colors
    • 1961 Unveiling vs. Rice
    • 1974 Modern Color Scheme Chosen from Lincoln Car Paint
    • 1985 Refurbishing
      • Hapeville maintanence (Pete George)
      • What changed?
        • Paint Job
        • Tire Cover
        • After Market Grill Cover
        • Body structure
  • Specifics
    • Paint Job
    • Flags
    • Metallic Decor
    • Driver Selection (Ramblin' Reck Club)
      • Pre-Reck Club - Junior Class President
  • Future
  • Famous Incidents
    • Shot, stolen, repainted, broken down, etc.
  • Debunk other "Wrecks"
    • 1931 Cabriolet (Alumni Association)
    • 1930 Sports Coupe shell (GT Hotel)
    • Alumni Owned Replicas

GT ATHLETICS

I'm trying to knock out famous players in GT history and notable players in my tenure as a GT student.

Quarterbacks

  • Shawn Jones
  • A.J. Suggs
  • Damarius Bilbo

Runningbacks

  • Eddie Lee Ivory
  • Robert Lavette

GT HOUSING

The goal is to catalog and record all of the basic historical information about all of the dormitories on East Campus that are over 50 years old. Each article will include resident capacity, dorm traditions, and other trivia about each dormitory.

Georgia Tech East Campus Historic Dormitories

  • Brittain Dining Hall
  • Brown Residence Hall
  • Cloudman Residence Hall
  • Glenn Residence Hall
  • Harris Residence Hall
  • Harrison Residence Hall
  • Howell Residence Hall
  • Smith Residence Hall
  • Techwood Dormitory
  • Towers Residence Hall

Other Dorms (long term)

  • West Campus FE
  • HArmFul/Woodruff
  • Olympic Apartments (8th St., 6th St., Hemphill, Center St., ULC)
  • Area II/4th St.
  • Burge Apartments
  • GLC

Created or Enhanced Articles and Stubs

Travels

Stadiums Visited

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