School Spirit

It seems like Gettysburg school spirit doesn't really kick in until one is an alumnus of the institution. While you are at the school, there isn't really much of an opportunity, or need, to have or display school spirit. Athletics, while popular, are nowhere near as important to Gettysburg as they are to top athletic schools. Gettysburg sweatshirts and shorts are omnipresent, but that's just about the extent of displays of school spirit. Alumni, ironically, tend to be deeply involved with the school. There is a worldwide alumni organization, and alumni often return to campus and help out with college functions such as Get Acquainted Day and Homecoming.