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WV becomes a state
WV left the state of Virginia to become it's own state. -
State Motto
"Montani Semper Liberi" which means, "Mountaineers are always free" is our state motto. -
State Flower
Rhododendron becomes state flower with vote of students and Governor's approval. -
WV State Flag
Our current state flag was adopted. -
State Bird
Cardinal was voted on by students to be the state bird. -
State Tree
Sugar Maple was voted on by students to become the state tree. -
State Colors
Old Blue and Gold are the state colors. -
State Animal
Black bear was voted to be the state animal in 1955. It was later made official by state officials -
State Fish
Brook Trout becomes state fish. -
State Fruit
Golden Delicious apple becomes state fruit. This was a type of apple discovered in WV in 1905. -
State Butterfly
Monarch butterfly is the state butterfly. -
State Insect
Honeybee is the state insect.
