Inspired by "Hokies" and "Wahoo"

[Earl_Snake-Hips_Tucker]

What is a “Hoya?”

[Cabbage]

From the Georgetown University website:

What is a Hoya?

Many years ago, when all Georgetown students were required to study Greek and Latin, the University’s teams were nicknamed “The Stonewalls.” It is suggested that a student, using Greek and Latin terms, started the cheer “Hoya Saxa!”, which translates into “What Rocks!” The name proved popular and the term “Hoyas” was eventually adopted for all Georgetown teams.

[Alphagene]

Damn, as a Hoya I should have been the first to respond.

I will add that IIRC, the Georgetown baseball coach from that era used to bring his pet bulldog Jack to every game. Jack the Bulldog became the Hoyas mascot.

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I used to rock and roll all night and party every day. Then it was every other day. Now I’m lucky if I can find a half an hour a week in which to get funky.