What are the Levels?
There are three levels along the way to becoming a Tech Tradition Keeper:
Level One:
After completing any 10 traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keepers lapel pin to show your pride in learning about Tech’s rich past.
Level Two:
After completing any 20 traditions, you will receive a custom Ramblin’ Reck print, a reflection of your dedication to the Institute’s traditions.
Level Three:
After completing 25 traditions, you earn the title of a “Tech Tradition Keeper.” In return for your efforts preserving Tech traditions, you will receive a Tradition Keepers medallion to wear at graduation.
What are the Traditions?
The following Tech traditions are included in the Tradition Keeper program. They can be completed in any order, at any time. Make sure you complete all 20 “Core Curriculum” traditions (look out for those that happen every year, like giving to Roll Call through GTSF), and pick and choose five of the “Free Elective” traditions you would like to add to your Tradition Keepers experience. Remember, you must join SAA and register for the program first. Then, to complete the traditions, take a picture of yourself doing the activity or obtain proof of completing the tradition (ticket stubs, etc.). Starting September 15th you can upload the photos to our web application and follow the directions for submission! An easy way to complete a lot of traditions at one time is to take a SAA Traditions Tour.
NOTE: Please reference your T-Book for more information about the below traditions. If you do not have the 2011/2012 T-Book and would like to participate, contact us at traditionkeepers@gtsaa.com. We have additional books on a first come, first serve basis.
Core Curriculum Traditions (must complete all)
- Play a prank with George P. Burdell
- Fill out and wear your RAT Cap
- Attend the Ramblin’ Reck Parade
- Attend the Mini 500
- Deck out in White and Old Gold
- Get crazy with Buzz
- Hang out with the Reck
- Go to a GT v. UGA game
- Chat with Dean Griffin’s Statue
- Pay your respects to Sideways
- Find the Mickey Mouse Clock
- Read the Technique on Fridays
- Join in the Finals Week Madness
- Participate in TEAM Buzz or TBD
- Give to Roll Call through GTSF
- Conquer Freshman Hill
- Bob to the Budweiser song
- Do the Horse after a game
- Connect with Alumni
- Graduate from Tech
Free Elective Traditions (choose five)
- Show your teacher some love
- Join the Swarm
- Cheer on the Team at Yellow Jacket Alley
- Ramble off Campus
- Go to Freshman Convocation
- Become a part of the O’Keefe Effect
- Do the Walk of Shame from the Library
- Paint up with the Goldfellas
- Run the Pi Mile Road Race
- Appreciate Tech’s History
