Delta State University's spirit exists in the words and music of our alma mater and fight song. It exists in the chants and cheers of our fans, cheerleaders, and mascots who root the green-and-white on to victory. More importantly, our spirit lives in the hearts of the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen faithful across the country and the globe.
The goal of Delta State University's Spirit and Traditions squads are to lead the DSU community at each home game, while promoting engagement between the teams, fans, and community. Through Delta State University Cheerleading, the "Pride of the Delta" Marching Band, the "The World's Most Annoying" Pep Band, and the mascots Mr. Statesmen and the Fighting Okra, Statesmen and Lady Statesmen fans enjoy a lively atmosphere at every athletic event on and off campus.
For our programs to be successful, we need your involvement and support! We can't wait to see you at our next event!
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY'S MASCOTS
Despite some rowdy student objections, athletic programs at Delta State University do not use the student-chosen sub-mascot, the Fighting Okra. The Fighting Okra, the most vicious of all vegetables, was created by a band of students at DSU in the late 1980's and early 1990's. While some on campus embrace the scary veggie, DSU Athletics does not. Our programs have always been, and will continue to be the Statesmen and Lady Statesmen. If you have a problem with that, take it up with the vegetable in the corner with boxing gloves.
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY ALMA MATER
Oh Delta State we cling to the memory
Of happy days we've spent
Of standards high and of friendships dear
Making our life there something to treasure
We have come to sing the praises
Of the old school we love best,
Oh, hail to you, to our dear Alma Mater
Oh, hail to Old Delta State.
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FIGHT SONG
Hail to our Delta State in all her glory.
We sing her praises loud and tell her story.
Fight, fight with all your might.
Fight for the green (and the green) & the white
We pledge to the our loyalty & a Delta State victory.
