KSU Alma Mater
(H.W. Jones / arr Easterday)

The Alma Mater was selected as a result of an 1888 campus contest. H.W. Jones ('88) was responsible for Kansas State's prized result. Jones' original work was four stanzas including the chorus. His version has been slightly altered over the years to include only two stanzas and the changing of the words from KSAC (Kansas State Agricultural College) to KSU.

I know a spot that I love full well.
Tis not in forest nor yet in dell.
Ever it holds me with magic spell
I think of thee, Alma Mater.
K-S-U we'll carry the banner high,
K-S-U long, long may the colors fly,
Loyal to thee thy children will swell the cry,
Hail, Hail, Hail, Alma Mater.