Series 3: F Club Materials, 1915, 1921-1984, 1995, 2000-2001

Creator:

F Club

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Select materials from this series have been digitized and are available through the Alumni Association Collection in the FSU Digital Library.

Biographical / historical:

The F Club was a student organization founded on March 16, 1913 at the Florida State College for Women. The motto of the club was "femina perfecta," meaning "the perfect woman." The purpose of the F Club was to cooperate with the divisions of women's intramurals and varsity athletics in promoting women's athletic activities, to contribute to the development of high ideals and university spirit among the students on campus, and to award the "F" as a sign of outstanding athletic ability. In coordination with the Odd and Even teams, F Club membership required participation and a varsity letter "F."

In 1928, Miss Mitchell created the Emblem which was an F with six stars. The requirements for the Emblem changed over time. Early in the club's history, it was awarded to a member who received seven all-stars (i.e., made varsity) in seven different sports on campus. Later, the requirement was to make an all-star in every sports season beginning freshman year.

New members in F Club were called "goat edge," and the initiation process was called "goating." This idea was borrowed from the sororities who called their pledges "goats." Goats were required to sing original songs, perform skits, and generally entertain F Club members. During Field Day, members dressed up as babies and had a parade as well as a chariot race. They also participated in athletic events and scavenger hunts.

Names:

F Club

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