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Originally Posted by JaneYoung
How did General Determination get its name?
It is so cool.
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That's a great question! The "General" came from the original name of the school "General Motors Institute." And it definitely takes determination to get through the school! The big statue is reasonably new (1990 ish) but for the longest time the students have been practicing their powder metal and other casting skills by making a miniature version bulldog of their own. (and 25 years later, mine is still on display at my house!)
I did take a minute to see if there was anything one the Kettering Website about his history and all I found was a place where he was called our Athletic Mascot! That made me smile as I proudly wear the Alumni sweatshirt "Kettering University Football - Undefeated since 1919!"