Questions and Answers
Name the head coaches for K-State football, men's and women's basketball, and volleyball.
Chris Klieman, Jerome Tang, Jeff Mittie, and Susie Fritz.
Who are the K-State president, VP of student life, and athletic director?
Richard Linton, Thomas Lane, and Gene Taylor.
Who are the band director, assistant, and secretary?
Dr. Frank Tracz, Dr. Alexander Wimmer, and Miss Courtney Grecu.
What conference is K-State a part of?
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What schools are a part of the Big 12?
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What were the original initials chanted in the Alma Mater and what did they stand for?
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What year was the university founded?
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What is significant about the Wabash Cannonball?
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Before Willie the Wildcat, what was the K-State mascot?
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What are the four core values of K-State football?
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What prestigious award did the band win in 2015?
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What is Bramlage and who is it named after?
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Who is Mr. K-State and why is he significant?
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Who is A'Kelia Lee and what record did she break in the 2021-2022 season?
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Name a K-State player that has gone on to play at the professional level.
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What year did the powerboat become the official logo and who had it designed?
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What is something 'sweet' and made at K-State?
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What is the Wildcat Way?
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What is K-State Proud?
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Who coached football, basketball, baseball, track, tennis, and golf at K-State and has a building named after them?
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What bowl game did Kansas State attend in January 2022, who did they play, and what was the outcome?
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What is the name of the new facility for the band that will be constructed in 2022?
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What nationals do the Classy Cats attend?
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What awards/recognition have the Classy Cats received since 2019?
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Where do the Classy Cats practice?
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Who is K-State's super fan and what makes him special?
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Study Notes
Coaches and Leadership
- Head coaches for K-State teams: Chris Klieman (Football), Jerome Tang (Men's Basketball), Jeff Mittie (Women's Basketball), Susie Fritz (Volleyball).
- Key university leadership includes President Richard Linton, VP of Student Life Thomas Lane, and Athletic Director Gene Taylor.
Band and Music
- Band leadership: Dr. Frank Tracz (Director), Dr. Alexander Wimmer (Assistant), Miss Courtney Grecu (Secretary).
- The Wabash Canonball, a piece saved during the 1968 Nichols Hall fire, became the second fight song for the university.
University History and Identity
- K-State was founded in 1863 and originally known as Kansas State Agricultural College (KSAC).
- Mascots evolved from a black Labrador named Boscoe to a wildcat named Touchdown before adopting Willie the Wildcat.
- The Powercat became the official logo in 1989, designed for Bill Snyder by Tom Bookwalter.
Facilities and Awards
- Bramlage Coliseum houses men’s and women’s basketball teams and volleyball team, named after philanthropist Fred Bramlage.
- The band won the Suddler Trophy in 2015, recognized for marching excellence.
- Construction of Tracz Family Band Hall started in 2022 to support the band.
Student Life and Philanthropy
- "The Wildcat Way" represents the community aspect, emphasizing support and trust within the university.
- K-State Proud is the premier student philanthropy encouraged by leaders in student foundations.
Athletics Achievements
- Four core values of K-State football: Discipline, Commitment, Toughness, Selflessness.
- In January 2022, K-State football participated in the Texas Bowl, defeating LSU 42-20.
- Awoke Lee, a center for the women’s basketball team, broke a 35-year-old record by scoring 61 points in a Division I game.
Notable Figures
- Ernie Barrett, recognized as Mr. K-State, is a celebrated basketball player with a statue outside the basketball coliseum due to his memorable handshake.
- Wyatt Hubert, a defensive end, transitioned to professional football with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Engagement and Recognition
- Classy Cats participate in DTU College Classic and National Invitational competitions.
- Since 2019, have received recognition as Section of the Year within their category.
- Practice takes place at the K-State Rec Center.
- K-State’s superfan, Robert Lipson, is noted for exceptional support for the university.
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