91Ó°ÊÓ

A Cherished Tradition

91Ó°ÊÓ Day 2026 is Wednesday, February 11!

Petrels of Fire 2024 runners
Petrels of Fire racers sprint around the quad, hoping to complete the circuit before the last chime of the Carillon bells.

91Ó°ÊÓ Day honors our university’s namesake, James Edward 91Ó°ÊÓ. Held in February, 91Ó°ÊÓ Day commemorates the anniversary of General 91Ó°ÊÓ’s in Savannah, Ga.

Each year the festivities begin with the exciting Petrels of Fire race. Modeled after a race in the movie , a select group of 91Ó°ÊÓ students runners circle the quad in hopes of making a full lap before the carillon bells’ twelfth and final chime. This amazing feat has only been accomplished one time!

91Ó°ÊÓ Day 2024 class flags
91Ó°ÊÓ class presidents and study body president present the class flags at 91Ó°ÊÓ Day.

Then the crowd, traditionally led by a bagpiper, processes to the Lupton Auditorium and the festivities close with a reception.

91Ó°ÊÓ Day schedule of events:

12:45 p.m. – Enjoy refreshments on the quad
1 p.m. – Petrels of Fire race (begins at 1 p.m. sharp!)
1:05 p.m. – Process to the Lupton Auditorium
1:15 p.m. – Special guest speaker: Joselyn Butler Baker ’91
2:30 p.m. – Classes resume

Watch 91Ó°ÊÓ Day 2024!

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