Green Jackets?

[letsgiveacheer]

This talk of new spirit groups makes me wonder what happened to the Green Jackets? Are they still around?

[Ibleedgreen]

Unfortunately...Green Jackets, a super spirit and service organization, died a peaceful death ca. 1975. Two big reasons: Other service organizations on campus were giving them a run for their money, specifically Tri Service and Alpha Phi Omega. Also...Talons, previously all male, began letting girls in. Why should you want to join an all-women's spirit group when you could join Talons and mix with the guys?

[NM Green]

How about a Spirit Summit - a coming together to create ideas where synergy can occur. I am all for spirit groups having their own identity but the following needs to occur:

1. Idea brainstorm - generate 20, 30 or 50 things that need to occur from a spirit and attendance generating point of view.

2. Through the "dot exercise" narrow that list to 10 or however many groups there are now (dot exercise = everyone gets 3 dots - place the dot next to your top three priority areas. The 5, 7 or 10 ideas with the MOST dots are selected and each spirit group takes one of the areas.

3. The spirit group must put together a strategy plan to impact that area and submit it to the Athetic department by X date.

4. Follow up meetings are set every 6 weeks to check the status of that action plan and progress.

5. Strategy plans are either reinforced because they are working, tweaked because they are almost there or scrapped because they fell apart.

6. Enjoy season with increased attendance numbers and spirit effects.

7. Repeat exercise in the summer to impact basketball season.

GMG

[greenjoe]

There was also a women's Air Force Auxillary group called "Angel Flight." Pretty girls in uniform, one of which was former Miss America Phyllis George.

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[Bryan316]

It appears that they're still around. I found this on the Division of Student Development page. After reading more about the original Green Jackets, the current group seems to be similar, though a bit more exclusive (assisting the VP, guides for visiting notables).

[Ibleedgreen]

INTERESTING! The original Green Jackets were not appointed. Members were nominated by current Jackets and voted upon by the membership. There were usually 35-40 members. I applaud this development. Green Jackets contributed to the welfare of the university in many ways.

[Cr1028]

"Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a sh!t?" Haha, sorry, with the title I couldn't resist the Happy Gilmore quote.

[NT80]

Green Jackets photo from 1969....

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Edited February 20, 2007 by NT80

[UNTLifer]

How about a Spirit Summit - a coming together to create ideas where synergy can occur. I am all for spirit groups having their own identity but the following needs to occur:

1. Idea brainstorm - generate 20, 30 or 50 things that need to occur from a spirit and attendance generating point of view.

2. Through the "dot exercise" narrow that list to 10 or however many groups there are now (dot exercise = everyone gets 3 dots - place the dot next to your top three priority areas. The 5, 7 or 10 ideas with the MOST dots are selected and each spirit group takes one of the areas.

3. The spirit group must put together a strategy plan to impact that area and submit it to the Athetic department by X date.

4. Follow up meetings are set every 6 weeks to check the status of that action plan and progress.

5. Strategy plans are either reinforced because they are working, tweaked because they are almost there or scrapped because they fell apart.

6. Enjoy season with increased attendance numbers and spirit effects.

7. Repeat exercise in the summer to impact basketball season.

GMG

This is actually a very good idea. Get all the different groups to meet to find a way to work together.

[SCREAMING EAGLE-66]

--I knew several Green Jackets in the 60's and they were good people (girls) and served the university well. I knew a few Talons and was not impressed with them... one I had a minor incident with... he had a bad attitude problem... sorta of I am a Talon and you are trash attitude... He got over that one. ... at least until I was out of his sight. LOL

I know nothing about the current group... I know Tech has a very active unit "the Saddle tramps". that work hard for school pride and spirit.

[UNTLifer]

I know Tech has a very active unit "the Saddle tramps". that work hard for school pride and spirit.

[UNT_92_Fan]

"Gold jacket, green jacket, who gives a sh!t?" Haha, sorry, with the title I couldn't resist the Happy Gilmore quote.

Beat me to it....