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

Includes details about the unveiling ceremony of the George Mason statue and the dedication of the Johnson Center.

This photograph features graduating students posing with the George Mason statue, often decorated with caps, sashes, or other regalia. It highlights the statue’s role as a beloved backdrop for commemorative photos and a key site in commencement…

On March 11th, 1970, a student from George Mason College presented President Paige with a petition comprised of 740 signatures. He assured the student that, "the matter would be given attention by President Shannon," and, "an answer would be ready…

Tony Skinn of GMU

This photograph captures the George Mason statue adorned in university gear to celebrate the men's basketball team’s historic run to the NCAA Final Four in 2006. The image illustrates how the statue is transformed during significant university…

Pictured is GMU's Fairfax campus when it first opened. It was made up of four buildings.

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

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…