Mountaineer Mascot at West Virginia University
Sep 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 …
The 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
The 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 ...
Apr 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.
Nicholas County native named 70th WVU Mountaineer mascot
Mar 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
Roush was named the 2022-23 Mountaineer Mascot today (March 5) at the men’s basketball game in the WVU Coliseum, becoming the first freshman to serve in the role and fulfilling her lifelong dream.
Mountaineer Mascot | WVU 150th Anniversary - West Virginia …
Feb 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 …
List of Mountaineers | Mountaineer Mascot - West Virginia …
Apr 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.
VIDEO: Meet the 2024-25 Mountaineer mascot finalists
Feb 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
Mar 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.