George Washington University Ditches ‘Colonials’ Moniker Jun 21, 2022 17:43:36 GMT -5 Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by rgs318 on Jun 21, 2022 17:43:36 GMT -5 "I remember one who said he was a Civil War general."Well, U.S. Grant was called "Sam" by his classmates at West Point, so that its. out too big a leap.