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- In 1927, W&M's mascot was a 17-inch alligator named Cal.
- The Crim Dell was originally known as Landrum Pond.
- Swem Library contains the second largest collection of books in the U.S. from the 16th century to the present about dogs.
- Orange and white were W&M's original team colors.
- Blow Hall's original use was as a gymnasium.
- James Blair was W&M's inaugural president.
- Virginia's tallest peak is named after MIT founder and W&M alumnus William Barton Rogers.
- The Wren Building was destroyed by fire three times.
- The first Greek-letter collegiate society was Phi Beta Kappa.
- W&M's holly-burning tradition is the annual Yule Log celebration.
- A must-have condiment for bread ends is House Dressing.
- Today (March 26) is One Tribe One Day.
- W&M's first Oscar-winning alum is Cord Jefferson ’04.
- W&M is the top public school for internships.
- "Annie Lisle" is the original name of the W&M Alma Mater tune.
- Martha Barksdale was the first woman graduate of W&M.
- William & Mary held its first Family Weekend, then called “Parents’ Day” in 1966.