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	Hokies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The Hokie Bird, is modeled on a large turkey, has been the official sport mascot of Virginia Tech since 1961.
		From then on, fans and sportswriters associated the gobbler with Tech's athletic teams, and for many years the school's official name for its sports teams was the Fighting Gobblers; though the term Hokies was widely used, the official designation was only changed in the mid-1980s by then-football coach and athletic director Bill Dooley.
		A costumed Gobbler mascot (now the Hokie Bird) was introduced during games in 1962, and has been a symbol of school spirit ever since.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hokie (299 words)

	Domesticated turkey - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Domesticated Turkeys are large poultry birds raised for food.
		Turkeys are traditionally eaten as the main course of large feasts at Christmas in Europe and North America, as well as Thanksgiving in the United States and Canada, in both cases having displaced the traditional goose.
		In the USA, the female domesticated turkey is referred to as a hen, a male as a tom, a chick as a poult and a castrated turkey as a hokie.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Turkey_(domesticated) (1649 words)

	CNNSI.com - 2001 College Bowls - Va. Tech Hokie bird anything but hokey - Thursday December 20, 2001 03:25 AM
		Hokie Bird: I'm a descendant of the turkey family.
		Hokie Bird: It most certainly is not true.
		Hokie Bird: Well, I was reading your interview with Tennessee's Smokey from a couple of weeks ago.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/college/news/1999/10/01/purdue_pete (1026 words)

	Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The school's sports teams are called the Hokies; the school's mascot is the Hokie Bird.
		The word "Hokies," which originated from the Old Hokie spirit yell, is often used interchangeably with "Fighting Gobblers" to refer to the sports team, fans, students, or alumni, although the former is the official usage.
		The mascot is the Hokie Bird, a turkey-like creature.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Virginia_Polytechnic_Institute_and_State_University (1954 words)

	Duck Outer Banks Vacation Rentals \| Hokie Hideaway - Oceanside
		Hokie Hideaway, nestled lakefront on a private lot, is yourplace to "get away from it all" in Sanderling, a nature-conscious community by the sea.
		Hokie Hideaway is within walking distance to the sound front, bike and kayak rentals, also and a short bike ride to the Sanderling Health and Racquet Club.
		Hokie Hideaway has a facelift this year with all new cedar shakes and a new lover level deck.
	www.beachrealtync.com /book/house.html?Number=386 (563 words)

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		The Virginia Tech mascot: The Hokie Bird, is not a castrated turkey.
		Hokie is just a nonsense word from a cheer that a Tech student wrote back in the early days of Tech.
		The Virginia Tech mascot: > The Hokie Bird, is not a castrated turkey.
	www.smoe.org /lists/edheads/v02.n039 (1224 words)

	Archinect : Discussion Forum : where are the hokies at?
		What they told US was that there was a train called the Hokie Express that was snowbound somewhere near Tech in the 1800's.
		that hokie express was transporting turkeys in late november in heavy snow, due to a high demand of turkey dinners..
		hokie could be the name of a turkey slaughter house..
	www.archinect.com /forum/threads.php?id=15396_0_42_0_C (196 words)

	Hokies Hats, Visors, Beanies, and More - Virginia Tech - HokiesHats.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hokies Relaxer One-Fit Hat is maroon in color and has 3D Hokies logo embroidered on front.
		Hokies Team Color One-Fit Hat is maroon in color and has 3D VT logo embroidered on front.
		Hokies Straw Bandit Hat is made of straw and has the VT logo stitched on front.
	www.hokieshats.com (681 words)

	hbfh (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Chapter volunteers from around the country were on campus for their annual leadership training where the Hokie Bird himself helped kick off this community service project.
		Hokie Bird Fights Hunger is the campaign slogan for chapters who provide food for individuals and families in need in a variety of different ways.
		Hokie Bird Fights Hunger has spread to volunteers feeding the needy at soup kitchens and homeless shelters, canned food drives, providing baskets of food, and purchasing turkeys.
	www.vatechalumni.com /chapters/HBFH.htm (144 words)

	TSLMail #153 - Friday, December 3, 2004
		And while the Hokies still have a strong running game this year, the question was the exact opposite coming into this game.
		In 1993, Virginia Tech was thoroughly whipped in most statistical categories by the Hoos, but the Hokies were able to block a kick and force a fumble to create points, and came away with the victory in Charlottesville.
		From that point on, the Hokies dominated on both sides of the ball and went on to a 24-10 victory.
	www.techsideline.com /tslmail/archives/tslmail0153.htm (2686 words)

	Virginia Tech Magazine Feature 5 (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Since the nickname "Hokies" is unique among colleges and Tech stands alone as the only Division 1 program with a turkey as a mascot, the Hokie Bird will not be confused as representing anyplace else.
		For although the Hokie Bird always carries the same smugly-amused expression, being the Hokie Bird is not always a walk in a cheering crowd.
		As it happens, the Hokies have enjoyed most of their success in the past six years: six straight bowl games, an NIT championship, and an NCAA Tournament appearance for the men's basketball team, and back-to-back NCAA Tournament appearances for the women's basketball team, including an appearance in the Sweet 16 this past season.
	www.unirel.vt.edu /vtmag/sum99/feature5.html (1826 words)

	July 2002 NetLetter Feature 2
		That's right, a Hokie bird, hand-carved by a Dutch artisan, ringing a tiny bell in time to the music.
		And, to top it all off, a woodworker carved a wooden Hokie Bird that holds a little bell.
		Cleverly crafted, the Hokie Bird is hooked into the organ and, at appropriate places in the music, his right hand turns, striking a bell with a little mallet.
	www.vtnetletter.vt.edu /july02/feature2.html (869 words)

	Virginia Tech Magazine Alumni Shorts
		Not surprisingly, one of her first hires was Harman, who eventually left to fly for Tech when the university began acquiring "quality" airplanes in the early '80s.
		Lest it seem that the Hokie Bird pilots are nothing but thrill-seekers, Harman quips, "Flying is nine-tenths boredom and one-tenth stark terror." Maybe these two need all the adventure they can get.
		Green is the president of the Roanoke Valley Chapter of the Hokie Club, which started the celebration of Aug. 29 in the name of Hokie pride in 2000.
	www.vtmagazine.vt.edu /sum03/shorts.html (1870 words)

	Techlocker Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The little Baby Bird for the little Hokie fan is screenprinted on a heather grey cotton T-shirt.
		Your little Hokie will be the bell of the ball everywhere she goes when wearing our authentic mineature cheer dress.
		Follow Hokie Bird around the campus of Virginia Tech in this fun and beautifully illustrated hardcover children's book that was written by a Virginia Tech alumnus.
	www.techlocker.com /cgi-bin/browse.cgi?category_id=16 (183 words)

	Oh, if only I knew
		Since I couldn't make the trip to the Vieux Carre (French Quarter for you cretins), I will watch faithfully with several of my closest Hokie friends here in Northern Virginia (no, it's not NOVA: that is (a) an astronomical phenomenon or (b) a community college here in Northern Virginia).
		They have the fifth-best defense in I-A (Your Hokies are 4th).
		Their offense is, in all fairness, better than Tech's, although it operates along the same lines: run early, run often, and use that to set up the deep pass.
	members.cox.net /regunderson/2005/01/happy-new-year.html (583 words)

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		The Hokie Bird is the most recognizeable symbol at Virginia Tech.
		The Jacksonville Jaguar, the Carolina Panther, and the Oriole Bird were all former Hokie Birds.
		The Hokie Bird is not a castrated turkey, but a "ass-kicken" chicken as quoted by Bruce Smith (former VT football player and now Washington Redskin)
	filebox.vt.edu /users/csanford/about.html (69 words)

	Hokies Kids and Baby Items - Virginia Tech - HokiesKids.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Hokies Puzzle is designed to be a fun way to help young children develop important coordination and recognition skills.
		Whether you are rooting on the Hokies baseball or football team, this is sure to be a hit.
		Antigua Boys Original Virginia Tech Hokies Polo is cabernet in color with VT logo embroidered on left chest.
	www.hokieskids.com (741 words)

	roanoke.com - New River Valley Current -BIRD: Magnetic signs are already attracting attention
		Deep in his soul, he knew a new Hokie Bird was waiting to be hatched.
		Altizer said the birth of his bird was relatively painless.
		Altizer's depiction is of a burly bird bearing the number 1 ("Just to say Hokies are No. 1," he noted).
	www.roanoke.com /news/nrv\12256.html (706 words)

	Hokies Automotive Supplies - Virginia Tech - HokiesAuto.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		This VT Hokies static cling is dynamic and filled with Hokie pride.
		This Hokie lanyard is a great way to keep track of your keys or even your school ID badge.
		"Hokies" script magnet is a great addition to your car, file cabinet, fridge, or anywhere else magnets may be used.
	www.hokiesauto.com (996 words)

	Trips - New Orleans
		The Hokie Bird is holding a Seminole spear.
		The Hokie bird trashes the Seminole spear, demonstrating what the Hokies were going to do at the game.
		Here the Hokie bird is taking a joy ride through the downtown.
	www.ee.vt.edu /~adelia/trips/NO/picNOc.html (153 words)

	Virginia Tech Alumni Association - First State Chapter
		It’s a good time to be a Hokie because of the outstanding capabilities of the high school students we see who apply for the First State Chapter scholarship.
		The "Hokie Bird Fights Hunger" campaign was started several years ago by our friends in the Tampa, Florida chapter.
		Officer Hokie, Officer Keith Weaver (his handler), as well as VT Police Chief Debra Duncan were all very appreciative.
	www.geocities.com /delaware_hokies (3291 words)

	Techlocker Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		Swaddle a Hokie infant in their 1st VT embroidered blanket.
		Be ready for the other Hokies on the road to show their appreciation and support when they see the Chicago maroon helmet and the VT logo.
		The Hokie's helmet is embroidered on the front of this orange colored, brushed cotton Yupoong FLEXFIT cap.
	www.techlocker.com /cgi-bin/browse.cgi?category_id=60 (1127 words)

	CNNSI.com - 2001 College Bowls - Mask-to-Mask - Thursday December 20, 2001 03:15 AM
		If the Hokies win, they are off the Sugar Bowl to play for the national title.
		Purdue Pete: As you know, we interviewed the Hokie Bird a few weeks ago.
		The Hokie Bird will be lucky to be around.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/college/news/1999/11/25/pete_eagle2 (868 words)

	Red Bull Flugtag USA Hand made flying machine events in US cities (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Hokie Bird is the beloved mascot of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, better known as Virginia Tech.
		But ask Chris Tallman, pilot of the "Hokie Hunt" entry at Red Bull Flugtag Miami, just what a Hokie Bird is, and he's at a loss.
		They'll be presenting a 10-foot replica of their Hokie Bird, chased crazily around the flight deck by a screwy group of "hunters." But where a typical mascot would be done for - remember baseball player Randall Simon clubbing the Brewers' sausage?
	www.redbullflugtagusa.com /profile.php?event=9&pilot_id=185 (366 words)

	Jiten's Hokie Proud Portal
		Hokie, Hokie, Hokie, Hi / Tech, Tech, VPI / Solarex, Solarah
		The Turkey is a much more respectable bird...
		Coach Frank Beamer replied after his hire, when asked in 1986 if he believed the Hokies could win a national championship.
	www25.brinkster.com /jitenhokie (491 words)

	TimesDispatch.com \| A mascot's tale (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The transformation, purely accidental in its early stages, was spurred by young Anna's infatuation with Virginia Tech's mascot, the Hokie Bird, which strutted its stuff during the football game and proved, at least from Anna's perspective, to be far more interesting than the action on the gridiron.
		"Hello Hokie Bird!" chronicles the mascot's trip around the Tech campus, with stops at well-known landmarks, before it lands at the football stadium.
		Aimee writes all the books, which follow the same basic story line as "Hello Hokie Bird!," with mascots traipsing about college campuses checking out well-known landmarks before arriving at the game to do their thing.
	www.timesdispatch.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=RTD/MGArticle/RTD_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1031778848728&path=!business&s=1045855934855 (1021 words)

	Virginia Tech Hokie Screen Savers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The Hokie Bird flaps its wings and turns its head as it "flies" around your screen, sometimes disappearing off the edge...but always flying back.
		See the difference in sizes of the Flying Hokie Bird.
		After you've downloaded the Hokie Screen Saver file into a folder of your choosing, double-click on it to uncompress it.
	www.unirel.vt.edu /funstuff/screensavers.html (378 words)

	VT NetLetter Feature 3
		VT alums nostalgic for their years surrounded by Hokie stone and Tech's "collegiate Gothic" buildings will now be able to live year-round in their own Hokie-styled castle or cottage.
		University officials, who will unveil the first of several Hokie Home designs today, admit the idea of a Virginia Tech-licensed house is a bit audacious.
		For those Tech fans not interested in an entire house, Balzer's firm plans to offer plenty of Hokie add-ons, such as a gazebo modeled after the one near the Duck Pond, or a pool cabana or garden patios with Tech themes.
	www.vtnetletter.vt.edu /sept05/feature3.html (618 words)

	Prime Living
		For that reason, she rented a worksite inside Towers Shopping Center’s upper level while creating the clay model for “World Embracing.” Recently, she again was in Towers’ quarters working on “The Hokie Bird,” a 10-foot sculpture that by fall should perch inside Cassell Coliseum in Blacksburg.
		The Detweiler-Damon property near Virginia Western Community College, the Czech Republic and Hokie Bird works, even the Detweiler-Damon union are the results of Herb and Judith’s exuberant willingness to seize opportunities.
		Judith now has two goals: To see Hokie Bird installed this fall in its temporary home and to restrain Herb from further promotion efforts until she can get a break from work.
	primeliving.net /archives/08_03_cover_watergarden.htm (1150 words)

	FAQ Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
		The word "Hokie" was coined by O. Stull, member of the Class of 1896, in his spirit yell "Old Hokie." Originally, the word had no specific meaning and was used as an attention getter.
		The original colors, fl and cadet gray, were adopted in 1892, but they were discarded because people felt they were suggestive of a prison uniform when worn in stripes.
		If you would like to add money to your Hokie Passport then it would have to be mailed.
	www.vpsa.vt.edu /faq/faq.htm (526 words)

	Virginia Tech Magazine Feature 4
		After his cheer was adopted, "Hokies," along with "Techs" and "Polytechnics," was used as a nickname for the athletes.
		The bird transcended new boundaries in 1968, when an athletic junior named Pam Gunsten (health and physical education '70) wanted to participate in college sports.
		In 1982, the Gobbler--which was beginning to be called "the Hokie mascot," "the Hokie," and "the Hokie Bird"underwent a drastic makeover to diminish its turkey resemblance.
	www.vtmagazine.vt.edu /fall02/feature4.html (2859 words)

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