{"id":295849,"date":"2025-09-25T09:10:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:10:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=295849"},"modified":"2025-09-25T11:02:39","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T16:02:39","slug":"vcsu-launches-100-years-of-being-vikings-celebration","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/?p=295849","title":{"rendered":"VCSU Launches \u201c100 Years of Being Vikings\u201d Celebration"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vcsu-100years.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" src=\"http:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vcsu-100years.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-295850\" srcset=\"https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vcsu-100years.jpg 600w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vcsu-100years-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/csinewsnow.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/vcsu-100years-311x175.jpg 311w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Valley City (VCSU) &#8211; Valley City State University (VCSU) is proud to announce the kickoff of a year-long celebration marking 100 years of Viking Athletics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official kickoff will be Homecoming 2025, the university will honor a century of Viking pride, competition, and tradition with special events, recognition, and alumni engagement opportunities spanning every athletic season. &nbsp;Since 1925, Viking student-athletes, coaches, and fans have built a tradition of resilience, excellence, and pride that has shaped the identity of VCSU and its community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A Year of Viking Pride<\/strong><br>The celebration will span the 2025-26 academic year with special events across every season:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Volleyball<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Sept. 26\u201327 vs. Dickinson State (Centennial Weekend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Football<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Oct. 11 vs. Mayville State (Centennial Game)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Men&#8217;s &amp; Women&#8217;s Basketball &amp; Cheer<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Nov. 21\u201322 vs. University of Western Montana (Fri) and Montana Tech (Sat)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>All other sports<\/strong>&nbsp;\u2013 Centennial dates TBD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition,\u00a0<strong>every home game throughout the year will feature a ceremonial Game Ball Presentation<\/strong>, recognizing alumni, community leaders, and program supporters who have shaped the Viking legacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Culminating Celebration<\/strong><br>The centennial year will culminate in the\u00a0<strong>grand opening and ribbon cutting of the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center<\/strong>, a state-of-the-art facility that represents the future of Viking Athletics. This milestone event will both honor the past and set the stage for the next century of success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Unveiling a Centennial Viking Logo to Celebrate<\/strong><br>To mark this historic occasion, VCSU is unveiling a Centennial Viking logo\u2014a forward-facing design that symbolizes both a proud heritage and a bold vision for the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centennial Viking is a forward-facing design symbolizing the theme\u00a0<em>&#8220;Honoring the Past, Facing the Future.&#8221;<\/em>\u00a0Since 1925, the Viking has been a rallying point for student-athletes, coaches, and fans\u2014a reflection of the resilience, determination, and unity that define VCSU Athletics.<br><br>&#8220;For 100 years, the Viking has been more than a mascot\u2014it&#8217;s been a symbol of who we are as a community,&#8221; said\u00a0<dfn><a href=\"https:\/\/vcsuvikings.com\/staff-directory\/steve-olson\/171\">Steve Olson<\/a><\/dfn>, Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Development. &#8220;The Centennial Viking honors that rich history while reminding us that the best is yet to come. It&#8217;s a celebration of both where we&#8217;ve been and where we&#8217;re headed.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The special edition mark features design elements that tie together VCSU&#8217;s heritage and future:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cardinal red<\/strong>&nbsp;as the primary color, with&nbsp;<strong>Arctic blue<\/strong>&nbsp;nodding to original Viking heritage colors and the lyric &#8220;red and blue&#8221; from the school song.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A&nbsp;<strong>chevron clocktower face<\/strong>&nbsp;integrated into the helmet, anchoring the design in VCSU&#8217;s iconic campus landmark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sail motifs<\/strong>&nbsp;within the helmet symbolizing progress and forward motion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A commemorative&nbsp;<strong>&#8220;V&#8221; lettermark<\/strong>, inspired by typography from 1960s Viking uniforms, blending tradition with modern design.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The Centennial Viking will not replace the historic right-facing Viking but will be used throughout the 2025\u20132026 academic year as the emblem of the centennial celebration. It will appear on digital platforms, apparel, event branding, and commemorative merchandise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our alumni, fans, and community to mark their spot in Viking history,&#8221; Olson added. &#8220;Whether it&#8217;s through attending events, reconnecting with teammates, or supporting the centennial through a commemorative shield, oar, or pride stone plate\u2014everyone can be part of this historic moment.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information on centennial events, updates, and ways to get involved, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/vcsuvikings.com\/sports\/2025\/9\/24\/100-years-of-vikings.aspx\">https:\/\/vcsuvikings.com\/sports\/2025\/9\/24\/100-years-of-vikings.aspx<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Valley City (VCSU) &#8211; Valley City State University (VCSU) is proud to announce the kickoff of a year-long celebration marking 100 years of Viking Athletics. 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