A Retro Look at The Mount

In 1976, Sports Illustrated writer Bil Gilbert visited Mount St. Mary's University to explore why the students ". take part in sports to an unusual degree ." He found a vibrant campus with lots of student involvement and athletic events. 

Gilbert spoke with Mounties and community members and found the athletics complimented the Mount's mission by teaching about "real authority, the kind that comes from power, talent, practice and guts."

Take a look at the article and see how the look of the campus and students have changed, yet remains the same...