This vintage-inspired App State tee would be a hit in the '70s or '80s as much as it is today. The university itself has gone through a number of evolutions, starting off as the Watauga Academy, a school made to train teachers in the region. Since then, Appalachian State has become a household name in academics and athletics alike, yet its roots are still planted in Boone. Products are mocked up on a size S. Graphics may appear smaller on larger sizes.