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Students from a Kent State sailing club painted The Rock on front campus one winter and then decorated accordingly with student sailors and a sailboat.

Students from a Kent State sailing club painted The Rock on front campus one winter and then decorated accordingly with student sailors and a sailboat.

Painting the Rock

A popular Kent State tradition

By Lisa Fenda
Kent State Communications Studies Student

Alumni share many Kent State memories and traditions, one of which is painting the Rock.

The Rock, located at the bottom of Hilltop Drive facing Main Street, has been a popular landmark and tradition since the late 1960s. Originally located on the devil strip along Main Street, it was moved to its current location in 1972, providing students with a continuing venue for messages, announcements and the display of Greek letters.

Share your favorite memories of painting the Kent State Rock on the Centennial Memories Web site.

Find more information about the university's centennial activities on the Centennial Celebration Web site.

You can also read the latest edition of "Countdown to Centennial" in the Kent State Magazine.

 
 
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