Soccer
Although the soccer program is relatively new at Kennesaw State, their following is one of the strongest in the athletic program. With crowds nearly always approaching close to one-thousand the KSU Soccer Complex is the place to be in the fall. In an attempt to get closer to the fans, especially youth patrons, the Owls adopted a policy, now a tradition, of throwing out t-shirts to the crowd after the introductions at midfield. After the national anthem is played the Kennesaw State starters , all with t-shirt in hand, run towards the sideline and toss a t-shirt into the crowd.

Softball
What would a softball game at Kennesaw State be without two of the strongest pre-game traditions booming through the public address system. For nearly ten years, as the lineup cards are exchanged at home plate only one song is played, a down-home tradition of Yabba-Dabba Doo the King is Gone and So Are You by George Jones. The second tradition is a complete turn of the dial. When the Owls take the field for the top of the first inning they are greeting by James Brown and his classic Dr. Feelgood. The high-energy song is narrated along with the starting lineup by legendary voice of the Owls Grant Case. The easy, comforting KSU Public Address announcer has been the sound of Owl Field since 1993.

The echo chant, with the introduction of each player, the fans in attendance echo the public address announcer with a four-syllable chant of the previous player's name accompanied by a five-clap finale.

Cheer
The KSU Competitive Cheer squad is a tradition unto itself. No college cheer squad is as talked about by officials, opposing teams and opposing fans as the Owls. Loud, raucous and into every minute of every game, these young women help more clearly identify KSU with success. Whether it be their black war paint under one eye during competitions or their signature muscle flex after the end of the K-S-U cheer, the KSU Competitive Cheer squad helps to create and carry on new traditions.

Names, Colors and Logos
Kennesaw State University began intercollegiate athletics in the 1982-83 season with women's basketball. The nickname Owls was used to combine both the tenacity of the raptor and the wit and intelligence that is associated with the bird. The combination of intelligence and tenacity is one which the university proudly identifies with. In respect to the state's two longest established collegiate institutions, Georgia and Georgia Tech, Kennesaw State respectfully combined the gold of Georgia Tech with the black of Georgia for the Owls black and gold colors.

The Owls have a number of official logos in use for the athletic department. The traditional "Owls" with the an Owl face representing the "O" and an Owl face by itself are currently used as the primary athletic logo.

Familiar to many is the "Scrappy" mascot which was designed in 1996 by Mr. Bill Malone under the direction of current athletic director Dr. Dave Waples. Scrappy is a battle-ready bird wearing sneakers and an "Owls" jersey whose "thumbs up" pose signifies the success of Kennesaw State athletics.

As a long-standing tradition, each year one Kennesaw State student earns the honor of being named Scrappy and gets to don the mascot uniform for select home games.

The interlocking "KSU" logo with block letters is used as the main logo for a number of the athletic teams.

The men's and women's basketball teams also have a logo that is identical to the traditional Owls logo but use a basketball in place of the owl face.

Finally, there is the logo of an owl in flight called "Fighting Owl" that was used by the school as the primary logo before Scrappy came to be.

Mascot
Whenever you are on campus and at an athletic event you will be sure to see Kennesaw State's energetic and fan friendly mascot, Scrappy.

Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175
Wingspan: 6'0"
Hometown: Owlberta
Resides: Kennesaw State National Battlefield
Favorite Cartoon: Fat Owlbert
Favorite Group/Band: Winger and Night Ranger, Owl B. Sure
Favorite Mascot: That Air Force Falcon is pretty hot

School Song
Kennesaw State is quite proud of it's school song as it's lyrics were written by a former student, Cynthia Parks, in 1982. The song, predominately featured at all Kennesaw State graduation ceremonies, has been one of the longest and richest traditions at KSU.

The Owls maintain a strong bond with the school song, an 18th century German melody named Gaudeamus Igitur. The song, which translated from its original Latin means "let us rejoice therefore" is posted in the athletic department and is located in print in all of Kennesaw State's athletic publications.

"Gaudeamus Igitur" (Let Us rejoice Therefore)
Anonymous, 18th Century German Melody
Lyrics by Cynthia Parks, KSU (1982)

Kennesaw, dear Kennesaw,
Nestled in the Georgia pines,
What a special place you hold,
Treasured in this heart of mine.
For the candles you set burning,
Lighting paths of love and learning,
For the gifts you have given me,
Kennesaw, I will cherish thee.

Kennesaw, dear Kennesaw,
Fairest of the Southland's fame,
Sons and daughters gathered here,
Stand to praise thy lovely name.
For the friendships that were made here,
For the dreams we dared to dream here,
Kennesaw, we will cherish thee,
Kennesaw, we will cherish thee.