George Petrie was a historian who was also a professor and administrator at Auburn. He also was the first football coach. After retiring from Auburn, he wrote the Auburn Creed. The Auburn Creed details what it means to truly be an Auburn Tiger. As members of the Auburn Family, we always strive to achieve these ideals.
“I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.”
The opening line of the Auburn Creed is my favorite part of the Creed. Petrie expressed the mindset that nothing is given and that you have to work for everything you get. This applies for both the grades we earn in the classroom and in our careers. Here at Auburn, we believe in holding each other accountable for our actions. We do this because the road to success is difficult and filled with obstacles. We can overcome these challenges by living this first part of the Creed and doing work, hard work.
War Eagle!