The color scheme with a predominance of purple remained the same.In 1999, artists made several changes to the logo. On the left is the word “Holy,” and on the right is “Cross.” Holy Cross Crusaders 1966 - 1998. UPDATE March 16, 2018: The president of the College of the Holy Cross said the school will no longer use the image of a knight as a logo and mascot even though the college will keep the Crusaders nickname..  The working group has developed an online comment form (see below). The working group will not be making a recommendation to the Board or suggesting any particular course of action. In a letter to students, alumni and staff, president of the College of the Holy Cross the Rev. This is the primary way to let the Board of Trustees know your thoughts about the ways in which the Crusader moniker and mascot are appropriate and inappropriate, given our mission, values and identity. The Board will receive the full text of all responses, including names. Read about our response and reopening. Philip Boroughs wrote that the …

The name went around other options (Sagamores and Chiefs) with a maximum margin.Nearly a quarter of the College of the Holy Cross students take part in sports programs. The main image of the emblem of 1966-1998. The university owns twenty-five Holy Cross Crusaders teams in thirteen women’s and twelve men’s sports. We encourage you to be thoughtful and creative as you engage in the discussion. Only the women’s hockey team is part of Division III and is listed in the Hockey East Association.The men’s basketball team boasts victories in the NCAA National Championship (1947), NIT Tournament (1954), and numerous Patriot League matches. Members and friends of the Holy Cross community are encouraged to use the form to weigh in on the appropriateness or inappropriateness of the Crusader moniker and mascot. College of the Holy Cross president Rev. The horseman holds a triangular shield with a cross, and a long flag with the inscription “Holy Cross” flutters above his head. The horse is depicted in motion, which conveys the … has convened a working group to coordinate a discussion this fall regarding the appropriateness of the Crusader moniker and mascot for the College. Also, the team won the 1952 NCAA National Championship.The main image of the emblem of 1966-1998. Of its 25 varsity teams, Holy Cross supports 12 men' A virtual museum of sports logos, uniforms and historical items.

The men's rowing team is part of the Eastern Association of Rowing Colleges. The College plans to be open in the fall and will invite all students who are able to return to campus. – a knight on a horse. Philip L. Boroughs, S.J.  For our purposes, “moniker” is the name or the word, “Crusader.” When we refer to the “mascot,” we are referring to the visual representations of the character (the knight with the shield and sword), either graphically or as a live character.The working group will also be coordinating at least 2 campus events to further the dialogue. Boroughs and the Board of Trustees in January. The horse is depicted in motion, which conveys the dynamics of the picture. Boroughs by January 26, 2018, and then to the Board of Trustees.