Rock Chalk Jayhawk is the University of Kansas chant used at sporting events to support and cheer on the Jayhawks. Rock Chalk Jayhawk was conceived in 1886 by the University of Kansas science team. It was originally "Rah Rah Jayhawks" and later changed to Rock Chalk Jayhawk at the suggestion of an English professor giving reference to the chalk rock that is a common mineral in western Kansas. The chant begins slowly with the repeating of ""Rock chalk--Jay-Hawk--KU" twice and then following with three quick repetitions.
Fast Facts:
- Known as "The Rock Chalk Chant"
- Usually comes after singing of alma mater
- Followed by KU fight song "I'm a Jayhawk"
- Theodore Roosevelt said it was the greatest college chant he had ever heard
- Was used in Philippine-American War, Boxer Rebellion, World War II and 1920 Summer Olympics for the King of Belgium
Rock Chalk Jayhawk News and Information
YouTube Video: Rock Chalk Chant (Time: 4:13)
RockChalk.com: The Rock Chalk Chant
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Google News: Rock Chalk Jayhawk
Wikipedia: Rock Chalk, Jayhawk
Dayton Daily News: Making Phog Proud: 'Rock Chalk, Jayhawk, Ku' (April 6, 2008)
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