Talk:Girard College

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[edit] Hum?

Why is Girard College nicknamed the "Hum" and why do alumni call themselves "Hummers"? What does it mean, where did it come from? —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Nikiniki (talk • contribs).

I attended Girard and graduated in 1981. All the stories I've heard say that a young "Hummer" new to the school and speaking with somewhat of an accent said "Girard is now my hum (meaning home)" And colloquially it's been the Hum ever since.

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