and named 'Mr. Chips'. Mr. Chips was then given to the winner of the annual Nebraska vs. Colorado football game. Unfortunately, in 1962 Mr. Chips somehow got misplaced by members of Colorado's Heart and Dagger Society, and the tradition was not continued. The Innocents of these years were quite the mischievous group, but many of these antics died down during the '70s. The '80s brought renewed spirit to the Innocents, and although the Innocents today no longer coordinate Dandelion Day or choose members of the spirit squad, they still carry on many of the traditions set forth by their founders. The Innocents of 2005-2006 sponsored a fundraiser for a local nonprofit organization, raising $10,000. The Innocents of 2007-2008 continued this philanthropic tradition by raising more than $14,000 for a local domestic abuse shelter. Currently The 2008-2009 Innocents coordinated iVan (Innocents Volunteer Across Nebraska), a service trip across the state of Nebraska. The 104th Class of Innocents went on the road, stopping at 13 towns over the course of four days and completed a service project in each town. The service projects included painting rooms at an alcohol rehabilitation center, park beautification, presenting to students about the importance of serving the community, canned food drives, litter pick up, and assisting with the restoration of a town auditorium. This tradition has been carried on since the 104th class, marking a new annual tradition for the Innocents Society. Notable alumni Herbert Brownell Jr. - former United States Attorney General Howard Buffett - former U.S. Congressman Jon Bruning - former Nebraska Attorney General Robert Kerrey - former Governor and United States Senator Ralph Knobel - former State Republican Party Chairman James Milliken - former University of Nebraska President Adam Morfeld - Current Nebraska State Senator Larry D. Johnson - former United Nations Assistant Secretary General of Legal Affairs Norbert T. Tiemann - former Nebraska Governor Bill Thornton - Former Nebraska Cornhuskers football player and coach, former St. Louis Football Cardinals player and coach. First African-American member of the Society of Innocents. Kyle Vanden Bosch - former Detroit Lions Defensive End Don Wesely - former Lincoln Mayor and Nebraska State Senator John Wirtz - Hudl cofounder External links Innocents Society Website University of Nebraska Official Website References University of Nebraska–Lincoln Collegiate secret societies Student societies in the United States Student organizations established in 1903 1903 establishments in Nebraska