But neither of these were American animals. He is wise, patient, strong, hardworking, and, like all who graduate from Tech, has a good hide. We first thought of the kangaroo which, like Tech, goes forward in leaps and bounds.
The Committee looked to the original discussion over the mascot, calling upon the now-famous defense of the beaver by Lester Gardner, class of 1897. Brigham Allen, president of the class of 1929, called upon one member of the classes of 1930, 1931, and 1932 to design a ring that the Institute Committee would approve as the Standard Technology Ring.Ĭontroversy soon arose over whether to honor the beaver or the Great Dome on the bezel of the ring.
The tradition of the Brass Rat began in the spring of 1929 when C.
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