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The College of Wooster has many unique traditions that make it a special place for students, faculty, staff and the surrounding community. Below are examples of the many traditions that exist at Wooster.

I.S. ButtonI.S. (Independent Study)
The nationally recognized I.S. program is the most distinctive feature of Wooster's curriculum

I.S. MarchI.S. March
The climax of the I.S. project all seniors complete before graduation

Tootsie RollTootsie Rolls
The Tootsie Roll is one of several unique aspects surrounding the I.S. process

PipersScot Pipers
The Scot Pipers have become a symbol of Wooster's Scottish heritage

KiltsKilts
Nothing symbolizes the tradition of Wooster more than the Scot Marching Band and their uniforms

Arch“The Arch”
The Kauke arch is one of Wooster's most recognizable architectural features

Arch SnowFilling Kauke Arch With Snow
The tradition of filling Kauke Arch with snow has taken on mythical proportions

Scot PipersWooster Football's Scottish Tradition
The Scot pipers and football team create one of the greatest spectacles in small college football

BricksBricks
The College and bricks have long had an association with one another

TreesTree Endowment
Wooster's trees are maintained, in part, by an anonymous endowment

Birdies“Tokens” of Appreciation
Seniors have come to present the President with "tokens" of their appreciation every Commencement

Spring BreakSpring Break - Two Weeks!
There is nothing unique about Spring Break, but a two-week break is certainly unusual

Party on the GreenParty on the Green
The fall outdoor party has featured several prominent bands, including Blessed Union of Souls

Midnight Madness“Midnight Madness”
Wooster kicks off the basketball season in grand style each year with "Midnight Madness"

Band ConductorFootball Coach as Band Conductor
A football coach acting as a band director? It happens at Wooster

Rock“The Rock”
Given by the class of 1874, "The Rock" has become a distinctive part of Wooster's heritage

OperaOhio Light Opera
The OLO was founded by Wooster and is the only professional company in the U.S. entirely devoted to operetta

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