Trivia Questions (VT Style): In 1896, VPI officially abandoned its original
school colors of black and gray. What was the hilarious, highly practical reason the committee decided to replace them with Chicago Maroon and Burnt Orange?
** Edited by VTVOICE at 5/22/2026, 4:50:25 PM
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2mo
they were wearing prison garb.
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2mo
they're the autumn leaf colors.
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2mo
** Edited by coshokie at 5/22/2026, 5:52:30 PM
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2mo
Well off by a few days.
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2mo
(10/1/1872)
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