2. Western Michigan University History Presented by Caley Coleman http://www.wmubroncos.com/traditions/mascot.html

3. How Western got their nickname… The Bronco’s nickname dates back to 1939 and was submitted by a WMU alumnus John Gill. Before the name Broncos came along, the nickname Hill Toppers was used reflecting the college’s original Prospect Hill campus. The name Hill Topper was changed due to other institutions having a similar name. Later in 1988, “Buster Bronco” became Western’s mascot and is well known by everyone still today. http://www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-graphics/bronco-logo.html

4. WMU Pop Quiz!!!! How much was John Gill’s paid for giving the current nickname of the broncos? A. $100.00 B. $0.00 C. $.75 D. $10.00 http://www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-graphics/bronco-logo.html

5. Sorry that answer is WRONG!!!! ****HINT: John Gill’s nickname for Western was selected in 1939. Study Up and Try Again! Click Here To Return to Question http://www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-campus-album/pages/ucc-early-morning.html

6. CORRECT!!!!!! John Gill’s was awarded $10.00 from Western Michigan University for giving the school’s new nickname. Continue to the Last Page http://www.wmich.edu/wug/other-resources/wmu-campus-album/pages/crowd-2.html

7. Bibliography Page This Power Point presentation about Western Michigan University’s history was created by Caley Coleman for EDT 347. This was my first power point presentation. If you have any question please contact me at: c1colema@wmich.edu