Fight For Santa Clara
Encyclopedia
Fight For Santa Clara is the fight song
of the Santa Clara University
. It was composed by Winnie Cutter, a graduate of the class of 1905. in 1898 following the last-minute football victory over the University of Chicago
that clinched a league championship.
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Fight song
A fight song is primarily an American and Canadian sports term, referring to a song associated with a team. In both professional and amateur sports, fight songs are a popular way for fans to cheer for their team...
of the Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara University is a private, not-for-profit, Jesuit-affiliated university located in Santa Clara, California, United States. Chartered by the state of California and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, it operates in collaboration with the Society of Jesus , whose...
. It was composed by Winnie Cutter, a graduate of the class of 1905. in 1898 following the last-minute football victory over the University of Chicago
University of Chicago
The University of Chicago is a private research university in Chicago, Illinois, USA. It was founded by the American Baptist Education Society with a donation from oil magnate and philanthropist John D. Rockefeller and incorporated in 1890...
that clinched a league championship.
Full Lyrics
- All hail to S.C.U.
- Honor her prestige and fame,
- Oh! hold high those standards
- As we go into the game.
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- Varsity fight for Santa Clara
- Banners of red and white on high
- No matter how great your foe men [team],
- Let your motto be "to do or die."
- Rah! Rah! Varsity men [team],
- We are cheering for you,
- Our gallant heroes, sturdy, staunch and true
- Remember the right and might of Red and White
- When Santa Clara warriors fight,
- For Victory, and our dear old S.C.U.
- Then U. fight! fight! for the Alma Mater we love,
- oh fight! fight! and strength shall come from above,
- We now acclaim your fame,
- Rah! Rah! Rah!
- Come join our happy throng,
- Oh make the welkin resound,
- Help build to tradition,
- That S.C.U. men [team] ne'er give ground.
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- While Hamilton stands guard,
- Over thy rich, fertile vale,
- Belov'd Alma Mater,
- Teach no word akin to fail.
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