Mountaineer Mascot at West Virginia University
WEBSep 6, 2024 · Since 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.
Mountaineer Mascot | History of the Mountaineer - West …
WEBThe Mountaineer Mascot is the most beloved of all West Virginia University traditions and symbolizes the proud and rich heritage of the Mountain State and its people.
West Virginia Mountaineer - Wikipedia
WEBThe West Virginia Mountaineer is the official mascot of West Virginia University (WVU). Selected annually since the 1930s from the university’s student body, the mascot is a popular tradition at the school.
With rifle passing, Hager officially takes over as Mountaineer mascot
WEBApr 21, 2023 · Mikel Hager, a Boone County native, began his role as the 69th Mountaineer mascot as former Mountaineer mascot Mary Roush passed him the rifle during a symbolic ceremony Friday (April 21) at the Mountainlair.
Mountaineer Mascot | WVU 150th Anniversary - West Virginia …
WEBFeb 6, 2017 · The Mountaineer mascot is one of the most cherished of all WVU athletic traditions. Since 1934 the buckskin-clad, rifle toting Mountaineer has been the beloved mascot of WVU. In addition to attending all major sporting events, the mascot is frequently seen around campus and the community.
Mountaineer Mascot | List of Mountaineers - West Virginia …
WEBApr 29, 2024 · List of Mountaineers. In 1934, Lawson Hill was selected as the first official Mountaineer. According to Daily Athenaeum articles, several others served as the Mountaineer before Hill.
Nicholas County native named 70th WVU Mountaineer mascot
WEBMar 2, 2024 · After a year in the alternate mascot role, Adkins, a junior economics major from Richwood, was named the 2024-25 Mountaineer mascot Saturday (March 2) during the men’s basketball game at the WVU Coliseum. “The Mountaineer means a lot to the people of West Virginia — and to me,” Adkins said.
WVU Today | WVU names third woman as Mountaineer Mascot
WEBMar 5, 2022 · Inspired by the passion and resilience of West Virginia University’s first female Mountaineer Mascot, Natalie Tennant, Mary G. Roush will become the third female in nine decades to don the buckskins and carry the rifle as …
A Heart to Serve: The Story of the Mountaineer
WEBMay 21, 2015 · Jonathan Kimble, perhaps the busiest mascot on the planet, is in his element while representing WVU. He’s not a nameless cartoon character. He’s a real man representing all things Mountaineer.
Four things you might not know about the Mountaineer
WEBNov 4, 2021 · The first official Mountaineer was Lawson Hill, who was the mascot from 1934 to 1935. The tradition, however, began a few years prior with Clay Crouse in 1927. In total, there have been 70 Mountaineers.
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