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Geneva sports teams were nicknamed the Covenanters until the 1950s.

Members of the RPCNA are sometimes referred to as Covenanters because the denomination traces its roots to the Covenanting tradition of Reformation era Scotland.

The modern sports nickname of Golden Tornadoes commemorates the " Golden Tornado " of May 11, 1914 when a major tornado struck the college, most notably taking the gold colored roof from the top of Old Main, which was the origin of the associated color.

Although the storm caused significant damage to the campus, there were no serious injuries.

College students and faculty rejoiced at what they believed was a sign of God's mercy.