
Demon Deacons Primary Logo
The Wake Forest Demon Deacons have been around since 1888, and their primary logo has undergone many changes. The first logo was a simple "W" with a devil's tail representing the school's mascot at the time, an actual live demon deacon. This design was used for almost 70 years until it underwent its first significant update in 1956 when it switched to an illustration of a Demon Deacon holding up two crossed swords. This version of the logo became widely popular among students and alumni alike as it symbolized strength and power while still paying homage to its roots as one of America’s oldest universities.
In 2011, Wake Forest decided to make another change by introducing what is now known as “the modern WF,” - which features just two letters in white against a black background with no other symbols or images present on them whatsoever. Although this new design received mixed reactions from fans initially due to its simplicity compared to previous versions, most people eventually came around after seeing how well-suited this look worked on merchandise such as t-shirts and hats, etcetera, where minimalism can be pretty practical if done right!
Today, despite all these changes throughout history, there is still something special about those original three letters that represent so much more than just academics: they stand for pride & tradition - values that will continue being passed down generation after generation regardless of whatever else may come our way!
Wake Forest Demon Deacons fans, get ready for an exciting ACC League Team Logo Battle! We have a chance to show our school spirit and support by voting for the Wake Forest logo in this competition. It's sure to be an intense battle between all of the conference teams, so make sure you cast your vote and help us come out on top! Go Deacs!
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Demon Deacons Products

2020 - Present
Initials “WF” in gold with black trim. The shade of gold has been lightened for this version.

2007 - 2019
Initials “WF” in old gold with black trim.

1993 - 2006
A angry deacon’s head with black with old gold ribbon top hat and wordmark “WAKE FOREST” in old gold with white highlights on a formed black background.

1968 - 1992
A angry deacon’s head with a top hat and bow tie. A encircled wordmark “WAKE FOREST DEMON DEACONS” in black.