K-Stater magazine readers share their very own Wildcat Whips
The spring 2024 issue of K-Stater magazine featured a story highlighting some of the unique ways Wildcats have shared their purple pride on their vehicles. Since then, plenty of K-Staters have reached out to share how they drive with pride. Let’s take a look…
"I found this beautiful purple SSR in Ohio several years ago. 17,000 miles on it now.
The pictures don’t do the color justice. It is a stunning purple. A definite head
turner. When driven to games people always want to have a picture with it. It is a
factory color. Powered by a 5.3 V8."
John Howard ’73
Hiawatha, Kansas
"It’s called 'Wet Willie.' I’m the K-State boat guy all over south central Kansas."
Tony Holthaus ’95
Wichita, Kansas
"This is a Van’s RV-4 airplane I built."
Bill Anton '69
Satanta, Kansas
"I enjoyed the article about purple cars in the latest issue. This is our 1946 Ford
and it’s a beauty."
Susan Musil-Hass ’71
Blue Rapids, Kansas
"I enjoyed the article about the Wildcat rides, I too have a classic Buick Wildcat,
in fact it's featured in the Wall Street Journal! K-State is mentioned several times in the article along with my victory rides."
Anson Renshaw ’95
Mesa, Arizona
"Attached is a picture of my 1978 Chevy Corvette. When I saw the purple color, I immediately
fell in love and I knew I had to have it. The purple chameleon paint color-changes
as you shift lighting. It reminded me of my Alma Mater."
Audrey Schmitz ’17
Twin Falls, Idaho
"I get questions or comments frequently about my long-held license plate here in western
Nebraska. Most Nebraska residents tout the Huskers in one form or another, but I’m
proud to be a Wildcat!"
Nancy Dyke Michaels ’68
North Platte, Nebraska
"Here’s my 2010 Grand Sport Corvette."
Jeff Schmalzried ’90
Dighton, Kansas
Want to show some K-State pride on the road? Check out the K-State license plate. Since the program began in 1996, the tax-deductible royalties paid on K-State License
Plates have raised more than $7 million for student scholarships (i.e. Legacy, International)
and recognition of achievements. There are currently more than 13,000 plates on the
road in Kansas, Maryland, Oklahoma and Texas combined.