Dedicated at Homecoming 2007, the pedestrian mall is located directly north of Old Main. The landscaped green space includes the Hayward Spirit Tower, the magnificent marble statue “The Original Texans” and Spirit Rock.
Jack and Helen Hayward graciously donated the funds for the Spirit Tower, which is currently the tallest building on campus. Every day when the tower’s clock strikes noon, the WT fight song echoes forth in a powerful display of school spirit.
The mall features abundant landscaping and a marble sculpture of a buffalo and calf by artist Doug Scott of New Mexico. The “Original Texans” sculpture sits prominently along Buffalo Walk north of Old Main and is encased in a cascading water feature.
Spirit Rock is located in a flowerbed on the Vaughan Pedestrian Mall between Old Main and the Hayward Clock Tower, offers those who talk while sitting or standing on its surface quite a memorable experience. For some reason, people sitting on the rock hear a surround sound quality to their voice.
The beautiful pedestrian mall is a great place for student gatherings, outdoor functions and activities.