The Office of Public
Relations
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What is a Tar?
 One
of the most charismatic and colorful nicknames in
college sports belongs to Rollins College. Quite
simply, a "Tar" is a sailor.
Centuries ago, during the age of tall sailing
ships, British sailors were known as "Tars." The
Rollins connection with the Tars began in World War
I when a small Navy vessel was stationed on Lake
Virginia, which borders half the Rollins campus.
With the war leaving only 10 male students at
Rollins, attention shifted to the snappy uniformed
trainees going about their duties. The girls called
them "Tars." Before then, varsity teams were called
the "Blue and Gold," but soon the new title was
adopted.
To find out more about Rollins athletics, visit:
/athletics/.
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Office of Public Relations
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last updated on
September 01, 2005
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