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 Virginia University
WEBWilliam McPherson, a Parkersburg native, was the WVU Mountaineer Mascot from 1960-61. He subsequently served in the United States Army with the rank of Captain. McPherson was killed in Vietnam on Dec. 3, 1965.
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 University
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.
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 …
Adkins officially takes over as WVU Mountaineer mascot during …
WEBApr 26, 2024 · A West Virginia University tradition continues with Braden Adkins formally accepting the role of the Mountaineer mascot during a symbolic ceremony Friday (April 26) at the Mountainlair, marking the end of Mikel Hager’s time in the position.
VIDEO: Meet the 2024-25 Mountaineer mascot finalists
WEBFeb 16, 2024 · Sophomore Cade Kincaid, junior Braden Adkins, junior Justin Waybright and senior Elijah Jones — all West Virginia natives — will compete to be the next Mountaineer mascot during a cheer-off Tuesday (Feb. 20) during the men’s basketball game at the Coliseum.
West Virginia University names new Mountaineer
WEBMar 8, 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.
Mountaineer Mascot | List of Mountaineers - West Virginia University
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.
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