History of the Committee

AxeComm regards its original members as the Immortal 21, the brave souls that reclaimed the Stanford Axe from Cal in 1930. Since, there have been several different evolutions throughout the decades. The modern version of the Axe Committee has been in existence since 1982. Check back soon for more info!

What We Do

Our primary responsibility is the care and security of the Stanford Axe, the trophy awarded annually to the winner of the Big Game. In addition, we attend most major Stanford Athletics events to promote spirit and excitement among the student sections and other fans.

At home football games, you’ll see us on the mic leading yells, blowing the Stanford Train Whistle and Boom Cannon when we score, running flags, raising and lowering nets, and generally having a great time watching Stanford demonstrate its athletic prowess.

In addition to gameday operations, AxeComm is heavily involved in promoting Stanford spirit by hosting Big Game Week, publishing the Handbook of Stanford University History, Tradition, and Lore, keeping the official Frisbee Golf course, and much more.

Who We Are

Members of the Axe Committee are students from all corners of campus with one thing in common — a love and appreciation for all things Stanford. We also have a strong base of alumni members.

2013-2014 Leadership

Chairman: Daniel Kozlowski, ’14

Vice Chairman: Omkar Joshi, ’15

Director of Campus Outreach: Jenni Allison, ’16

Director of Game Day Operations: Tim Truong, ’14

Director of Non-Game Day Operations: Sloane Sturzenegger, ’16

Financial Officer: Saj Sri-Kumar, ’16

Historian: Mitch Hokanson, ’16

Social Chair: Sara Van Rennselaer, ’15

Yell Leaders: Mitch Hokanson, ’16 and Sloane Sturzenegger, ’16