Heart of Texas State
The State of Texas is a great place and at the heart of this great place is Texas State University. As a shown sign of this match Bobcat faithful can be seen holding up the left hand in the shape of the State of Texas with the two outside fingers pointing down toward the middle of the palm indicating the location of the university. Click here to find out more about Bobcat Pride.

GO BOBCATS (Fight Song) - Fight Song Audio
Go Bobcats all the way, Keep the maroon and gold on high!
Fight on for every play Until you hear the Bobcat battle cry!
We're gonna cheer for our team today Until the whole world knows our name,
No doubt about it We're gonna shout it Bobcats will win this game!

Alma Mater - Alma Mater Audio
O, Alma Mater, set upon the green hills, With turrets pointing upward to the sky, We yield to thee our love and our devotion; Mother of hopes and aspirations high.

Thy feet are bathed by clear and crystal waters, Fair river flowing gently to the seas; They hills are crowned with ancient oak and laurel Fit emblems they of strength and victory.

Thy walls call tell of struggles and temptations, Hard honest toil, and eager restless strife; Hopes, smiles and tears, and radiant youthful friendships, And all that makes for brave and earnest life.

Dear mother, ours, should effort be successful, Ambitions crowned with glory or renown, We turn to thee with reverence and affection, Thine is the conquest, thine the victor's crown.

Thy spirit urges us to deeds of valor, Raising the fallen, cheering the oppressed.
Thy call will echo clearly down the ages, Dear Alma Mater, mother, loved and blessed.

Maroon & Gold
Texas State's school colors are maroon and gold and are inspired by the native wildflower, the Gaillardia. These colors have had various versions over the years, but the main colors have been a staple of the university and the athletics department for years.

The Bobcats
Texas State University - San Marcos adopted the bobcat as an official athletic mascot in 1920. The bobcat is a resident of the Central Texas Hill Country, as well as a fighter of great courage. Texas State coach Oscar Strahan once said, "A bobcat will fight you with everything he has; with four claws, teeth, speed and brains." Texas State was the only college in the country until the late 1920s to possess the name for its athletic teams.

Boko
The Bobcat has been the mascot of Texas State University since 1920 when then athletic director, Oscar Strahan, adopted the name from the recommendation of a committee formed to raise school spirit. In 1964 the bobcat was given and official name of "Boko" by Beth Greenless, a sophomore from Luling, TX, by beating out approximately 100 other students in a "Name the Bobcat" contest, sponsored by Phi Delta Gamma sorority, now Alpha Xi Delta.

The Texas State Ring
When students reach senior status they may participate in a ring ceremony and receive their Texas State Ring. The universal design symbolizes the pride in this university. Students dip the ring into the San Marcos River before wearing it for a lifetime.

For a listing of all of Texas State's traditions, please click here.