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The Boss A-S-S B-i-t-ches
Kareoke Krazy
TBT
TRADITIONS
..and other important s.h.i.t
100
Name 5 famous alumni.
"Mean" Joe Green, Dr. Phil, Lance Dunbar, T. Lewis, "Stone Cold" Steve Austin, Nora Jones, etc...
100
Alma Mater
Singing glory to the Green. Singing glory to the white. For we know our University is striving for the ride. Down the corridors of years, we'll forget the joys and tears. But North Texas, North Texas We Love!
100
When did the Talons organization begin?
October 6th, 1926
100
When was the first Bonfire, who did we play?
Nov 8th 1935, East Texas State University
100
When was bonfire suspended and for what reasons?
1943-45 due to World War II; 2003, 2005, and 2011 for burn bans
200
Name all 7 School Names of UNT in order.
Texas Normal College and Teachers' Training Institute; North Texas Normal College; North Texas State Normal College; North Texas State Teachers' College; North Texas State College; North Texas State University; University of North Texas
200
Fight Song
Let's give a cheer for U of NT ;Cheer for the Green and White; Victory's in store, whatever the score; Our team will ever Fight.Fight! Fight! Fight! Fight!; Shoulder to shoulder we march along striving for vic-tor-y. Playing the game for honor and fame and the Glory of UNT. U-N-T Eagles. UNT Eagles! Fight! Fight! Fight!
200
How many charter members?
23
200
What year was the Model A donated to UNT?
1974
200
What exactly is Boomer?
Mexican-American War replica 2/3 scale of a 6 pound cannon, 250 pound 43'' steel steel-lined barrell
300
Name all of Exec Board and what each does?
President- Manolo Munoz; Vice President- Asiah Claiborne; Treasurer- Denay Richards; Parliamentarian- Maggie Amaku; Secretary- Miguel Hernandez; Associate Member Educator- Alberto Bravo
300
College Yell
Boom-a-lacka! Boom-a-lacka! Bow wow wow; Ching-a-lacka! ching-a-laka! chow chow chow; Boom-a-lacka! Ching-a-lacka! Who are we? We are the Talons of UNT!
300
What date did Talons enter the Kappa Alpha order?
0ctober 4th 1953
300
Which pledge class enrished the bell in its current location?
Fall 1981
300
5 mascot names.
Scrappy, Eppy, Victor, No-name, Mr. Eagle
400
How many committees? Name each and responsibilities
10 Committees; Bonfire- Carolina Columba; Formal- Bolanle Ojo; Cannon Crew- Erianne Fairley; Unity- Shelby Yetishefsky; Multimedia- Denay Richards; Spirit- Ana Alejandro; Service- Brooke Leitschuh; Motor Pool- Alberto Bravo; Recruitment- Agustin Martinez; Retreat- Morgan Whittenburg
400
Purpose of Talons (don't have to sing lol)
The purpose of Talons is to ensure a continuing atmosphere of spirit, service, and traditions to the University of North Texas.
400
What are the four pillars of Talons?
Spirit, service, loyalty and charity
400
Where did the Mean Green nickname come from?
Dallas Morning News "Mean Green on the Loose"
400
What is necessary to conduct business?
Quorum, 50% of active members plus 1
500
Name all the Presidents in order.
Joshua Crittenden Chilton; John J. Crumley; Menter B. Terrill; Joel S. Kendall; William H. Bruce; Robert L. Marquis; W. J. McConnell; James C. Mathews; John J. Kamerick; John Carter; Calvin C. Nolen; John Carter; Frank E. Vandiver; Howard Smith; Alfred F. Hurley; Norval Pohl; Gretchen Battaille; V. Lane Rawlins; Neal Smatresk
500
Sing the Presidents' Song
yaas hunnayy
500
When were women allowed too join?
1977
500
What is Friday Night on the Hill and where held?
The North Texas Pep Rally each Friday night before home football games, live music starts at 7:30 pm
500
Name 5 Do's and 5 Don'ts
Do arrive early to game. Do show sportsmanship to cheerleaders, fans, and players. Do be ready to explain the purpose of Talons. Do keep a record of interviews. Do know the school fight song, alma mater, and national anthem. ; Don't harass officials. Don't drink in excess in public. Don't slander other Talons. Don't ring bells while the band is playing. Don't drink while wearing your Talons shirt or pin.