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 …
WVU Today | Roush takes over as Mountaineer Mascot
WEBApr 22, 2022 · Mary Roush ushered in a new era at West Virginia University Friday (April 22) as she takes over as the Mountaineer Mascot from Colson Glover, who ended his term during the traditional passing of the rifle ceremony at the Erickson Alumni Center.
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.
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.
Four things you might not know about the Mountaineer
WEBNov 4, 2021 · Colson Glover, the 67th West Virginia University Mountaineer mascot. Avery Yearout. West Virginia University’s Mountaineer mascot is incredibly meaningful to the school, the community and even the state.
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