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Ichabod Washburn (1798–1868) was an American Congregational deacon and industrialist from Worcester County, Massachusetts. His financial endowments led to the naming of Washburn College, now Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas and the foundation of Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Worcester, Massachusetts .
The "Ichabods" nickname is named after the university's contributor Ichabod Washburn, who was also the founder of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Prior to the 2013–14 season, the women's athletic teams were known as the "Lady Blues". On May 24, 2013, the Lady Blues nickname was dropped. [2]
The school mascot, "The Ichabod", is still in use. "The Ichabod" honors the namesake and early benefactor of the institution, Ichabod Washburn. "The Ichabod" existed only in name until 1938, when alumnus (and later prominent graphic artist) Bradbury Thompson (B.A., 1934) created the studious-looking, tailcoat-wearing figure the university uses ...
Ichabod – mascot of the Washburn Ichabods; represents Ichabod Washburn; Iggy the Greyhound – mascot of the Loyola Greyhounds; Iggy the Golden Eagle – mascot of the Marquette Golden Eagles; Iggy the Lion – mascot of the Loyola Marymount Lions; Ike the Eagle – mascot of the Oklahoma Christian Eagles and Lady Eagles
The Fort Worth Zoo is home to the biggest breeding group of Texas horned lizards kept by humans and was the first zoo to successfully breed the species, which is the state reptile of Texas and the ...
Whether due to their nostalgic appeal, rarity, or cult status, here are 12 collectible toys from the 1970s that are worth far more (think in the high thousands) than you might imagine. 1. Star ...
The Washburn Ichabods football program represents Washburn University in college football.They participate in Division II sports within the NCAA.The team plays their home games in Yager Stadium at Moore Bowl, located on the Washburn campus in Topeka, Kansas.
It might be our most unique mascot. It's also been named the best. The Neptune Scarlet Fliers took first place in our high school mascot poll.. The Scarlet Fliers received 17.3% of the votes ...