University of Michigan - Michiganensian Yearbook (Ann Arbor, MI)

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Top: Fanfare Band Director Bryan El-Zoghby holds what may be considered Michigan ' s secondary mascot. Right: The students section of the stadium becomes excited when the Rocky Bullwinkle theme is performed. Left: A football spectator displays his pleasure when the team runs a successful drive. JeH Schriei Maize Blue 13

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Maize Blue Mania Captures Crowd The colors maize and blue are an estab- lished part of the University. It might seem as though they ' ve always been around, but that ' s not the case. In 1867 a committee decided the school colors would be maize and azure blue. Yet no- body really knew what azure meant, and as a result people used many shades of blue. Over the years the blue became progres- sively lighter, eventually becoming sky blue. The athletic association decided this color wasn ' t tough enough so they be- gan to use the familiar bright yellow and deep blue on the athletic ensignias. In 1912 the University ' s Ann Arbor campus celebrated its 75th anniversary. On the occasion the Regents met to deter- mine the official shades of yellow and blue. The deeper shades were clearly fa- vored, and from that day on those colors continue to represent the University of Michigan, g -Paula Drury Kristine Golubovskis Jeff Schrier Top: Fans participate in pre-game tail-gate parties. Right: A spirited maize and blue fan sings Hail to the Victors . Above: The stadium celebrates another Michigan touchdown. 12 Maize Blue

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Above: The wave gets the whole stadium jumping to their feet. Left: Everyone ' s favorite alumnus is former cheerleader Knute. Right: This football fan expresses her excitement with a loud roar. Bottom: The cheerleaders stand on their heads to express the Maize Blue spirit. 14 Maize Blue