"Wildcat Victory" | |
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Song | |
Written | 1927 |
Genre | Fight song |
Songwriter(s) | Harry E. Erickson |
"Wildcat Victory" is Kansas State University's official fight song. [1] It was written in 1927 [2] by Harry E. Erickson, when the school was still known as Kansas State Agricultural College. In addition to this song, the Kansas State University Marching Band also commonly plays " Wabash Cannonball" as an alternate fight song. [3] John Philip Sousa's " Kansas Wildcats March," written for the school, is Kansas State's official march.
On occasion, "Wildcat Victory" may be played for notable alumnus of Kansas State University by other bands. [4]
Lamar University's fight song, "Go Big Red," uses the same tune as "Wildcat Victory." The tune is also used across the country by various high schools as their fight song. [5]
"Wildcat Victory" | |
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Song | |
Written | 1927 |
Genre | Fight song |
Songwriter(s) | Harry E. Erickson |
"Wildcat Victory" is Kansas State University's official fight song. [1] It was written in 1927 [2] by Harry E. Erickson, when the school was still known as Kansas State Agricultural College. In addition to this song, the Kansas State University Marching Band also commonly plays " Wabash Cannonball" as an alternate fight song. [3] John Philip Sousa's " Kansas Wildcats March," written for the school, is Kansas State's official march.
On occasion, "Wildcat Victory" may be played for notable alumnus of Kansas State University by other bands. [4]
Lamar University's fight song, "Go Big Red," uses the same tune as "Wildcat Victory." The tune is also used across the country by various high schools as their fight song. [5]