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 Virginia University
William 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
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.
Mountaineer Mascot | List of Mountaineers - West Virginia University
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.
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.
WVU Today | WVU names third woman as Mountaineer Mascot
Mar 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 the 68th Mountaineer Mascot.
Mountaineer Mascot | WVU 150th Anniversary - West Virginia University
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 …
Adkins officially takes over as WVU Mountaineer mascot during …
Apr 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.
A Heart to Serve: The Story of the Mountaineer | WVU Magazine …
May 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.
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.