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UNCP Traditions

Every college has its traditions and UNCP is no exception. Some are serious and some are a little corny, but these are the things that help connect us to the past, and in turn, help the future connect to us.

BLACK AND GOLD

Since the 1940’s, UNCP’s official colors have been black and gold, though the color gold has been associated with the school since the 1920’s.

WHY THE BRAVES AND THE RED-TAILED HAWK?

The UNC Pembroke athletics nickname is Braves while the mascot is the red-tailed hawk. UNCP’s athletic teams have had the nickname, Braves--a term, which echoes our American Indian past--since the 1940’s.

The red-tailed hawk was added as a companion to the brave in 1991. The red-tailed hawk is indigenous to Robeson County.

FIGHT SONG

Music by Michael Raiber, Professor of Music Education, The University of Oklahoma, 2004

Listen to the fght song (MP3 format)

ALMA MATER: "HAIL TO UNCP"

Where Carolina's lofty pine trees
          Pierce the southern blue,
Proudly stands our Alma Mater
          Courageous, strong and true;
Black and gold float on forever
          Symbol of loyalty,
Pembroke, our Alma Mater,
          Hail to UNCP!

Hail to thee, our Alma Mater;
          Guardian of our youth
Ever lead thy children onward
          Into light and truth;
Unborn youth will take our places
          To praise thee endlessly
Pembroke, our Alma Mater,
          Hail to UNCP!

'Neath thy ever verdant pine trees
          We rally to thy call,
Ever loyal sons and daughters -
          Ambassadors we all -
Bound by ties of love and service
          Friendship and loyalty,
Pembroke, our Alma Mater,
          Hail to UNCP!

Raise the chorus, blend the voices,
          Let the echoes ring
To our loving foster parent
          Loudly praises sing;
Swell the chorus 'till it reaches
          On through eternity
Pembroke, our Alma Mater,
          Hail to UNCP!

Music and words by Reba and Ira Pate Lowry, 1941

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