Snow College Day Goes Unnoticed

Rylie Rosier

Staff

In 1985, the Snow College Badgers went undefeated in the football season and brought home the Junior National Championship.

This was a remarkable win for Snow College against Northeastern Oklahoma. By halftime, Snow College had taken the lead at 19-7. The overall score was 29-14, finishing the season undefeated and as the National Junior College Athletic Association champions. 

This impressive win brought many people's attention to Snow College, and it resulted in Governor Norman H. Bangerter declaring January 17th “Snow College Day”. 

Snow College Day is not a widely celebrated holiday. In fact, very few people even know it exists. 

In the nearly twelve years that he has worked here, Brother Howell with the Snow College Institute claimed that “I’ve never heard of it,” when asked about the holiday. He wasn't alone in this response, as many faculty and students alike have no idea about it. 

For having a specified holiday, it’s surprisingly difficult to find anything on the Snow College website about either the championship game or the holiday. It briefly explains that “Governor Bangerter proclaimed January 17th ‘Snow College Day’ in honor of the 1985 National Championship Football team”. With almost no information on this holiday, it’s hard to celebrate.

Despite having their very own holiday, Snow College does not celebrate it. This year and many years previously, there haven't been any events on or off campus, leaving the holiday unnoticed. 

Kaeli Gardner, one of the Snow College ambassadors says that a celebration of the holiday “Could help students who are already here to feel the unity and come together.” 

Snow College Day is a great opportunity to celebrate the school and remember one of the best seasons the football team had. While the Snow College teams are highly ranked, 1985 was exciting because this was the first Championship win for the football team. 

The Snow College holiday not only brings attention to this game but also highlights school spirit and reminds students that they should be proud of their school.