On Nov. 8, 1923, by proclamation of President V. L. Roy and Coach H. Lee Prather, all athletic teams became known as the Demons. The name was decided upon by a contest open to all students with a grand prize of $10. A committee was appointed by the president to narrow down the names submitted by the student body. The final selection was decided by a vote of the students. The two most popular choices were Braves and Demons. Among other names submitted by students were Sharks, Daredevils, Musketeers, Pelicans, Prather’s Ground Hogs, Bloodhounds, Cyclops and Serpents. The official winners were Aileen Ritter and Truett Scarborough.
Northwestern’s Demon Vic turned 100 years old Wednesday. He celebrated the occasion with a cake from The Golden Whisk, LLC. See related story Page 6A.Vic the Demon Turns 100Vic through the yearsCourtesy of Traditions of Northwestern State University of Louisiana | Archive.org Collection | nsula.eduPelicans,...
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