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Why Every Alum Still Guards the Legend of Miller High Life In the quiet halls of institutions that shape minds and build legacies, one house tradition stands strong—Miller High Life at the University of Maine. Though decades have passed, the legend of Miller High Life endures inside dormitories, alumni reunions, and fairgrounds alike. But why does every alumnus still guard this revered tradition so fiercely? The answer lies in storytelling, identity, community pride, and the powerful emotional bonds it forges. ### A Glimpse into the Legend Miller High Life, founded in 1903, began as a literary and social honor society but quickly evolved into more than just a social club. It became a living myth woven into University of Maine culture. Stories of legendary tailor-made exceptions—like the legend of the “no-man-dressed-male-only” banquet, the annual sensor replacement ritual, and the mythical seating traditions—turn historical facts into folklore. These tales aren’t just quirks; they’re markers of shared experience.