West Chester Trivia

WCU History

100

West Chester University was founded in this year

1871

200

This was the original name of West Chester University

West Chester Normal School

300

This building, completed in 1927, is named after WCU's longest-serving early leader, who served from 1881 to 1920.

Philips Memorial Hall

400

This was the only major at West Chester when it first opened its doors

Teaching

500

In this year, West Chester State College officially became West Chester University

1983

RAM Pride

100

These are West Chester University's two official school colors

Yellow and Purple

200

This is the name of WCU's Mascot

RAMMY!

300

This annual spring tradition features themed games, food, and T-Shirts of this fruit

Banana

400

This is the end-of-year celebration that began in 2019, and features rides, games, food trucks, music, and more!

Ramboree!

500

This year was the first to celebrate Banana Day

1996

The Borough

100

West Chester is the county seat of this Pennsylvania county

Chester County

200

This street will close down on warm weekends, allowing for restaurants to expand their outdoor seating, and for live music to be played on this street

Gay Street

300

The architect behind the historic Chester County Courthouse also designed this famous Washington D.C. Landmark

The U.S. Capitol Building

400

Before it was called West Chester, the settlement was commonly known by this name, taken from a local tavern.

Turk's Head

500

West Chester is referred to as "the ___ of Pennsylvania" due to its 19th century architecture and cultural life (Hint, its an ancient city)

The Athens of Pennsylvania

Ram Sports

100

This is the official nickname for WCU's athletic teams

Golden Rams

200

This WCU sport won Women's NCAA Division II national championships in both 2011 and 2012

Field Hockey

300

This Men's sport won national championships in 1938, 1950, and 1961

Soccer

400

This Women's team won NCAA Division II national championships in 2002 and 2008 in this sport 

Lacrosse

500

This Men's sport won National Championships in both 2012 and 2017

Baseball

Know Your Campus

100

This is the name of the Student Union, named after the former President of West Chester, who served from 1961-1969.

Sykes Student Union

200

This Building is home to many classes for a wide array of majors, including economics, business, and criminal justice

Business and Public Management Center (BPMC)

300

This building is home to the Planetarium, where students can see stars, planets, and constellations

Mather Planetarium, located in the Science Complex

400

This Building is home to student artwork, as well as host for WCU Theater production

E.O. Bull Center for the Arts

500

This building contains a museum in its basement

Old Library