Institutional songs Institutional songs "All We've Learned at Rensselaer" is a song sung by the Rensselyrics at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute commencement ceremonies. ...more on Wikipedia about "All We've Learned at Rensselaer"
The Boy Scout Vespers is a traditional song of the Boy Scouts. It is usually — like other vespers — sung at the conclusion of the day or service, especially at the end of a campfire service. The first verse below is universal, but the second is at times omitted. The song occasionally ends with the spoken blessing, "May the great Scoutmaster of all scouts watch over us until we meet again," or words to such effect. ...more on Wikipedia about "Boy Scout Vespers"
Carissima is the alma mater of Hamilton College, written in 1872 by M. W. Stryker. After Hamilton became a coeducational institution in 1978, the original lyrics of the song were updated to reflect the fact that not every student was male. ...more on Wikipedia about "Carissima"
The Eton Boating Song is the best known of the school songs associated with Eton College that are sung at the end of year concert and on other important occasions. It is also played during the procession of boats. The words of the song were written by William Johnson, a Master at the school. The music was composed by an Old Etonian (i.e., a former Eton student), Capt. Algernon Drummond. It was first perfomed on 4 June, 1863. ...more on Wikipedia about "Eton Boating Song"
Godiva's Hymn (sometimes Engineer's Hymn or Engineers' Drinking Song) is a traditional song for Engineers. In many university Engineering faculties, military Engineering Corps and other Engineering organizations and societies, Lady Godiva is a school icon or mascot. Godiva's Hymn is known to date back to at least 1921. ...more on Wikipedia about "Godiva's Hymn"
Here's to Old RPI is the Alma Mater of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. It is sung at various formal events. It is also played by the RPI Pep Band at Hockey games (when it is traditional to stand and sing along while the band is playing). It was published in the first book of Songs of Rensselaer printed in 1913. ...more on Wikipedia about "Here's to Old RPI"
The Eyes of Texas is the alma mater of the University of Texas at Austin. It is set to the tune of I've Been Working on the Railroad. Students, faculty, and alumni of the University sing the song at Longhorn sports games and other events. ...more on Wikipedia about "The Eyes of Texas" Things Go Better with http://www.shortopedia.com.
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