The Clemson University Chapter of Blue Key is Clemson University's oldest and most respected honor fraternity. The Blue Key chapter was formed in 1932 and is an honor society consisting of individuals that exhibit exemplary scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The organization seeks to serve Clemson University, its students, faculty, staff, and community through events such as Tigerama, The Pursuit, and Phone-a-thon.
Blue Key’s signature event is Tigerama, an annual Friday night Homecoming Weekend Variety Show and Pep Rally that has been offered since 1957. Tigerama is the largest completely student planned and operated show of its kind in the nation. It has a $60,000+ budget. Included in the evening’s festivities are humorous and satirical skits presented competitively by student organizations, a performance by the entire Tiger Band, Pershing Rifles show, celebrity emcees, an appearance by the Clemson football team and the crowning of Miss Homecoming.
Tigerama proceeds are used to fund the Blue Key Academic and Leadership Awards given to the top student selected by the faculty in the University’s five colleges, as well as a number of $1,000 scholarships.
A new activity is a three day Scavenger Hunt and Amazing Race. Clues are released on twitter. The Building History Project resulted in framed photos and narratives describing the historical building’s namesake and its functions over time that are displayed in the building’s lobby, hallway or conference room. Blue Key also refurbished the University’s original entrance stone gateway markers.
