Illinois Verse/Illinois Salute
Illinois Salute
Illinois! Illinois!At your very sound with a love profoundWe, Illini true, salute where honor's due.Devoted sons and daughters of the orange and blue,We pledge forever our allegiance firm to you.
Illinois! Illinois!Of the flowery plains but little trace remains;From the prairie soil with long, determined toilThere grew the campus green, the spacious college halls,Your soaring collonades and massive stadium walls.
Illinois! Illinois!Pride of wondrous state! Fine men have made you greatOnce a valiant band,—now over all the landIllini true salute. In loyalty we standUnited in dear Alma Mater's proud command.