Sep 27, 2009
Traditions: The Hill
"The Hill" is obviously the hill on campus. It is where Ayres Hall, Ray's Snack Shop, Beuhler, and many other buildings on campus are. Neyland Stadium sits on the edge of the Hill, and you have to walk halfway to the top to enter through the Student Gate. There are 95 steps to the top of The Hill.
Basically every freshman is pretty much guaranteed to have a class at the top of the hill, in one way or another. I've always thought that was funny because I believe women here are prettier than anywhere else I've ever been, and its probably because the Sun is always out so they are smiling, and they are in good shape from having classes on the hill.
Last year, I had Math in Ayres during the Fall, and Chemistry in Beuhler all year. Ayres Courtyard is definitely one of my favorite places on campus, except right now, because Ayres is going through renovations. I don't have any that are actually on the Hill this semester, but I have to sort of walk up the edge of it, and then down around Neyland to get to Estabrook Hall for Engineering Classes.
I have heard, but not found proof that Ayres Courtyard is the Highest point in Knox County. This is believable, because Ayres Towers up above everything else, but isn't a really tall building. I've said it before, but Ayres is where The University gets its Checkerboard Pattern from, you can see it in the Bricks.
I consider the Hill a University Tradition because it is a huge part of academic life at UT. Very few people who don't go to UT have ever even been to the Top of the Hill. It's a student place, it's a beautiful place, and it's a very special and important part of UT.
"Good ol' Rocky Top, Rocky Top Tennessee"
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Hello. :) My name is Alonna. If you would please, email me and tell me all about your school and the experiences you've been through while goin there. ;D
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Thank you!
~Alonna J.
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