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{{youtube:large:right|U6Jv9sLGWwY}} William & Mary’s Alma Mater was created by James Southall Wilson in 1904. It is sung at many events and traditions across campus. In 2020, when COVID closed campus, over 300 current students and alumni came together virtually to perform the Alma Mater, showing how powerful and inspiring a connection to W&M can be.
Hark! the students’ voices swelling
Strong and true and clear.
Alma Mater’s love they’re telling,
Ringing far and near.
Chorus:
William & Mary loved of old
Hark upon the gale,
Hear the thunder of our chorus
Alma Mater - Hail.
All thy sons are faithful to thee,
Through their college days,
Singing loud from hearts that love thee,
Alma Mater’s praise.
Iron-shod or golden-sandaled
Shall the years go by
Yet our hearts shall weave about thee
Love that cannot die.
God, our Father, hear our voices
Listen to our cry;
Bless the college of our fathers,
Let her never die.
