Hampton University History
This is Hampton University’s mascot.
What is the Pirate?
The program is named after this long-serving Hampton University leader.
Who is Greer Dawson Wilson?
This Hampton alum became a NASA mathematician and was portrayed in “Hidden Figures.”
Who is Katherine Johnson?
The motto of Hampton University is this.
What is “The Standard of Excellence” or “Education for Life”?
This building houses the yearbook, gym and game room.
What is the Student Center?
Hampton University’s official colors.
What is Reflex Blue and White?
Members of SLP are affectionately called this.
What are progrum?
She was the 2011 World bronze medalist in the 400 meters and was a member of the gold medal-winning 2012 and 2016 United States Olympic 4 x 400 m relay teams.
Francena McCorory
Hampton students and alumni affectionately refer to themselves as what?
Hamptonians.
This _________ area is a popular study spot and event location.
What is the waterfront or waterfront lawn?
Hampton University was founded in this year.
What is 1868?
This year marks the founding of the Student Leadership Program.
What is 1975?
is an actor known for her roles in various television series. She gained widespread recognition for portraying the title character in Batwoman, where her portrayal of Ryan Wilder/Batwoman made history as the first Black actress to play the iconic DC Comics character.
Javicia Leslie
Students avoid this circle of grass believing that stepping on the on the grass before graduation will prevent them from graduating.
What is Ogden Grass.
This building is home to the one of the oldest African American museums in the country.
What is the Hampton University Museum?
Hampton is the ______ and only HBCU to have 100% control of a NASA Mission
first
SLP plays a major role in this yearly student organization showcase.
What is the Organization Bazaar?
This Hampton alum served as the first African-American governor of Virginia.
L. Douglas Wilder.
Freshmen often learn this official song that begins with “O Hampton, a thought sent from Heaven above…”
What is the Alma Mater?
What is the name of the oldest building still standing on Hampton’s campus?
What is the Mansion House.
This U.S. president gave the first commencement address at Hampton in 1871.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant?
Greer Dawson Wilson served as Director of SLP for how many years?
Over 30 years.
Former NBA player, Washington Bullets, Detroit Pistons, New Jersey Nets; WNBA Detroit Shock Head Coach
Who is Rick Mahorn.
This ceremony marks the official start of the academic year, featuring speeches and formal attire.
What is Opening Convocation?
The waterfront campus is settled near the mouth of the ___________.
Chesapeake Bay