Administrators Scramble to Compose Lyrics For GMU Fight Song

INDIANAPOLIS -- When George Mason University Band Director Anthony Maiello composed the school's Fight Song a few years ago, he never got down to writing lyrics. Instead he just used "Fight -- Fight -- Fight" for each note.

But after the basketball team advanced to the Final Four of the men's championship tournament, the NCAA called asking for the words.

That sent several administrators scrambling this week to come up with real words to accompany the music.

Associate Athletic Director Sue Collins wound up borrowing the opening lyrics from the Washington Redskins and also included a phrase from nearby Fairfax High School's fight song.

The lyrics are as follows:

Hail to George Mason
Patriot green and gold
We are George Mason, home of the brave and bold Hail to George Mason
Proud for all to see
Catch our spirit feel our pride
Onward to victory

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