Mueller said there was a superstition if students walked all the way through the Campanile before they graduated, they never actually would graduate. Although walking down the hill may be a goal for many, some students see the tradition as just another task before getting their diploma. They are much more excited than me. After all, they are paying for it. I am just excited to get out of here.
Graduates can invite special guests and enjoy a casual lunch on the lawn.
Walking down the hill is so important. Mueller said traditions at the University were kept alive because the new graduates witnessed classes before them carry on the unique behaviors. Students care about the University, respect its traditions, and want to keep them strong, Felts said. It represents who we were, who we are, and who we hope to be. The University Daily Kansan 1996-2000.