Previous to determining an official name for Albion College's athletic teams, other schools called us "The Methodists." Many students and athletes believed that this, combined with the Albion colors of pink and green, did not provide enough of a ferocious face to our opponents at sports competitions. So in the April 7, 1933 issue of The Pleiad, the choice of choosing an official name for Albion's athletic teams was given to the student body. The article, entitled "Let's Find a Name for the Athletic Teams!!" read:

The teams of Albion College are to have a name! A plan arranged by Noble Stephens, and approved by Dr. Seaton is to be carried out in the coming issues of the Pleiad.

The plan is this: Names for the college teams will be accepted at the Pleiad office up to Wednesday, April 26. At this time, a ballot will either be printed in the Pleiad or given out in chapel. The popular vote of the student body will determine the name.

So far the following titles have been handed to members of the staff: Trojans, Yellow-Jackets, and Alps.

Dr. Seaton offered a suggestion in the name BRITONS. As Albion is synonymous with England, the title carries a clever connotation.

It is the hope of the Pleiad staff, that the entire student body will take an interest, and will co-operate in finding a suitable nickname for the teams. Students are being given practically a month to carry out the research. The faculty, especially, is extended a special invitation to contribute.

The Pleiad will publish a complete list of the names submitted with every issue.

As it turned out, the 1933 student body showed very little interest in selecting and voting for a name, and because of this, it was President John L. Seaton's suggestion that became reality.

An excerpt from the May 19, 1933 issue of The Pleiad, from the article "Just Call Us 'Britons'!!" details this:

Hereafter the varsity athletic squads will be known as the Albion College "Britons." Pres. John L. Seaton authorized the Pleiad staff to select a suitable name for the teams, because of the lack of interest shown by the student body. "Britons" was the suggestion of Dr. Seaton. The staff was unanimously in favor of his choice.