Have you ever been on campus an saw the eagle statues soaring? Do you know where they came from or who created them? Well, here is the history behind our eagle nation pride!
1. Embrace the Heritage
Embrace the Heritage was an eagle created by Stephanie Arends Neal to pay homage to the late and great Coach Erk Russell. This eagle without a doubt represents “Our House.”
2. Farmer’s Market
The Farmer’s Market eagle was inspired by Bulloch County’s outstanding quality of local produce and agriculture. This eagle was designed and created by Colleen Beyer and Wesley Stewart.
3. Statesboro Nation
Statesboro Nation is the first eagle to be completed through the Eagle Nation in Education program. On the eagle are the stars and stripes of the flag, the Statesboro courthouse and the Averitt center. Kelsey Fallin, with assistance from Janet Suarez, created this is eagle shows how much of a nation Statesboro really is.
4. Statesboro Blues
Kimberly Riner developed this idea after Blond Willie McTell’s hit Statesboro Blues. The mosaic design celebrates Georgia Southern True Blue spirit.
5. Bulloch County’s Family Tree
Bulloch County’s Family trees serves as a platform for some of Statesboro’s most influential people and places. This piece was designed by Scott Fox.
6. GSU’s Victory Eagle
Designed by Rose Mae Bogan Millikan and created by Kristina B. Hall. This eagle represents both school spirit and patriotism in the Georgia Southern Community.
7. GATA
GATA was designed by Greg Carter to showcase the winning tradition led by Coach Erk Russell. GATA represents the victories won in the SoCon division. Hopefully, we can add Sunbelt victories in the near future.
8. Pursuit of Knowledge
Rebecca Hampton was inspired by the eternity of books when creating this statue. Pursuit of Knowledge celebrates the nature of knowledge and its everlasting impact.