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100
True or False: When Radford University was founded it was an all girls school.
True
100
Muse Hall
100
Radford's Mascot
Highlander
100
Radford has a great athletic program, what Sport does it NOT include?
Football
100
What is the name of the Radford University NewsPaper?
The Tartan
200
What were the original school colors of Radford University?
Purple and Gray
200
Originally built as a student center in 1973, this building now houses registration, financial aid and the Office of the Bursar.
Heth Hall
200
What year did Radford College become Radford University?
1979.
200
You may find the Radford Basketball team practicing and playing here. If you're lucky you may be on ESPN.
Dedmon Center
200
Around 1920 Radford became popular for women who were looking to begin this profession?
Teaching
In 1920 over 1500 students enrolled to become a Teacher. Radford was named Radford State Teaching College.
300
In the year 1968, Radford began construction of this building. This building would replace Founders Hall.
Muse Hall
300
In this building you'll find tasty treats, chicken or sushi? Depends on the mood. This building is named after Radford's third Dean of Students.
The Bonnie
300
Before the highlander, this mascot was red furry and stood 7 feet tall. What was his name?
Rowdy Red
300
True or False: Radford University's Men's Basketball team has made it to the NCAA March Madness Tournament more than once.
True
300
Graduation, Athletic games, Quest, Convocation... at any important highlander event, what instrument is played at the beginning and sometimes the end?
Bag pipes.
400
Radford University has had seven official Presidents, Who was the first President? Who was the last?
Dr. John Preston McConnell
Dr. Brian Hemphill
400
In 1939, the construction of Main Quad began. Name 3 Residence Halls on this Quad.
Madison
Jefferson
Washington
Tyler
Norwood
400
In what year did recording artist Ray Charles record a song in Radford's Preston Auditorium.
1992
400
What year was the Highlander ranked the #1 Mascot at the NCAA tournament?
2018
400
Finish this song:
Hail, all hail, to the ____________.
alma mater
500
In the year of _____ Radford University, opened its doors with 13 teachers, one house matron, a house keeper and 72 students.
1913
500
Name four buildings that were named after Radford University Presidents.
Kyle Hall
Hemphill Hall
Martin Hall
McConnell Library
Covington Hall
Dedmon Center
500
Name one famous Radford Alumnus
- Jayma Mays
- Frank Beamer
- Marty Smith
- Javonte Green
- Artsiom Parakhouski
- Laurie Monnes Anderson
- Scott Long
- MaryLynn Magar
500
What is the school record winning streak for the Radford Baseball team?
15
500
The male student arrived at Radford in the year...
1972