In Retrospect
Celebrating 50 years of ‘Tiger’ pride
By Becky Simmons, RIT Archivist
Not everyone on campus is familiar with the story of Spirit, RIT’s live tiger mascot. The story bears telling, particularly since a milestone was reached this year. Fifty years ago, a group of students, with the blessing of Student Activities Director A. Stephen Walls and RIT President Mark Ellingson, purchased a baby Bengal tiger and brought him to Rochester to serve ... (more)
