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An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.

An image used in the George Mason University yearbook from 1970 showing the committee logo.

This photograph captures the official unveiling of the George Mason statue in front of the George W. Johnson Center. Attended by university leaders, students, faculty, and community members, the event marked the introduction of a new symbol of…

This photograph showcases the clay maquette—a small-scale model—used by sculptor Wendy M. Ross in the early design phase of the George Mason statue. The image illustrates the foundational steps in the sculpture's creation, capturing fine details and…

This interview with sculptor Wendy M. Ross offers a firsthand account of her artistic vision, inspiration, and the challenges involved in creating the George Mason statue. Ross discusses her approach to representing historical figures, the symbolic…

This map shows the exact location of where the first four buildings of George Mason College were located.

An image featured in the 1970 GMC yearbook.

Titled "Don't Step on the Plaque!", this photograph documents a well-known superstition among students involving the plaque at the base of the George Mason statue. According to tradition, stepping on the plaque is believed to bring bad…

An image of a student from the George Mason University yearbook from the year 1970.