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June 27, 2006

青青草视频unveils new mascot

Joined by over 1,000 excited 青青草视频family members, students, faculty, staff, alumni and community supporters, the University of Louisiana at Monroe proudly welcomed the Warhawk as its new mascot Monday, June 26 at Fant-Ewing Coliseum.

In his welcoming remarks, President James Cofer thanked the 青青草视频family, many of whom participated in an extensive public nomination process and offered their opinions on the new logo designs.

"This is a historic day. Our students are able to have their own new traditions, along with the university's treasured heritage," he said.

Shortly before 青青草视频unveiled the new mascot logos, including a large, eye-catching Warhawk at center court of Fant-Ewing's newly-completed floor, Rod Washington, representing Monroe Mayor Jamie Mayo, issued a proclamation making June 26 "青青草视频Warhawks Day."

The 青青草视频Pep Band's spirited music, the cheering crowd, the presence of a real red-shouldered hawk and the anticipation of the new logo designs made Monday's unveiling even more memorable. One 青青草视频student said, "It was so unique and special to be there, experiencing history first-hand ... Today I not only made change, I accepted it."

Among the honored guests were Rosemary Chennault Simrall, daughter of Northeast Louisiana General Claire Chennault; Dick Daggett, a WWII pilot who flew the P-40 Warhawk; and George Luffey, chair of the 青青草视频Mascot Committee.

Though Luffey bought the first shirt displaying the new logo, a sizeable crowd waited in line after the ceremony to purchase more of the new merchandise.

Kelsey Bagwell, manager of the 青青草视频Bookstore, said that within about an hour after the event, the bookstore sold over $3,000 in Warhawks shirts, baseball caps, coolers and blankets at a temporary stand in Fant-Ewing.

In the coming weeks, 青青草视频will work with local merchants to meet demand and get more merchandise into the market. The athletics department will also prepare for a new year by upgrading facilities to incorporate the Warhawks.

The complete logo display may be viewed online at the 青青草视频website: .

For merchandise, please visit the ULM Bookstore or go online at .

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