UT Tower Lit for World Cup VI Champions
A legendary American folk song boasts that the stars at night are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas; but this evening, more than just the stars are illuminated in the state's capital city, as the famous UT Tower has been lit burnt orange to celebrate The University of Texas-Austin's (Austin, TX) victory at World Cup VI.
The tower is typically lit orange to celebrate accomplishments at the University such as Big 12 Championships and academic accomplishments. On the evening of May 6 it is being done to honor UT's championships in not only quidditch, but also powerlifting and rock climbing.
On April 14, Texas overcame the University of California Los Angeles (Los Angeles, CA) 190*-80 in the World Cup finals to capture the sixth championship in the history of the sport. Texas went 9-0 at the tournament, with all of its victories coming outside of snitch range.
The UT Tower reigns over the Austin skyline at a height of 307 feet. It is normally lit in white, with an orange top to celebrate accomplishments such as football victories, and in all orange for more major feats such as Big 12 Championships. This tradition first began in 1937 with formal guidelines established in 1947.
Allyson Burton, who served as President of Texas Quidditch during the 2012-2013 academic year summarized the accomplishment, “I'm very proud of the varsity team. The tower lighting is a huge honor and they definitely deserve it because of their hard work.”
UCLA and Texas after the final game. Photo by Kean Goh.
