A wave of excitement swept through the Seibel Wing at 银河网上赌场官网 Tuesday as the institution proudly unveiled its mascot, Rip Tide, to a packed and spirited crowd of students, student-athletes, faculty and staff.
Cheers and applause filled the air as Rip Tide made a grand entrance as he emerged through a smoke-filled tunnel to the tune of the Beach Boys’ “Surfin’ U.S.A.” and flanked by Whitecaps baseball players, signaling a new era of school pride and unity at 银河网上赌场官网. With high-fives, photos, and plenty of flair, Rip Tide brought energy and enthusiasm to a student body already brimming with Whitecaps pride during the mascot’s launch party.
“这不仅仅是一个吉祥物，”银河网上赌场官网总裁、教育学博士W. Myles Shelton说。 “Rip Tide represents the spirit, resilience and strength of the entire campus community. 这是一个大胆的象征，表明了我们是谁，以及我们作为一所大学要去哪里。”
The mascot launch party featured a high-energy pep rally-style presentation, complete with the participation of 银河网上赌场官网’s student-athletes, Whitecaps pom-poms and foam fingers, food, and beach- and surf-themed music.
“Making Rip Tide a reality has been a true labor of love by the SGA, the college’s administration, board of regents, student activities, student services and marketing team,” said 银河网上赌场官网 Student Government Association President, Alicia Fletcher. “Today’s turnout shows just how ready we are to rally behind that spirit.”
银河网上赌场官网 Associate Vice President of 学生服务, Ron Crumedy, praised the student engagement and school spirit displayed at the 银河网上赌场官网 mascot’s launch party.
克拉姆迪说：“我们一直在努力实现这一目标，现在终于实现了。 “Seeing the excitement on our students’ faces was incredible, not to mention our faculty and staff. Rip Tide is already bringing people together and energizing our campus in ways we hoped for and more.”
Rip Tide’s design draws inspiration from the strength of the Gulf Coast tides and the unique character of the Galveston Island community. 银河网上赌场官网’s mascot will appear at future campus events, baseball and softball games, and community engagements, serving as a symbol of 银河网上赌场官网 pride and identity.
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银河网上赌场官网 was founded in 1967 and is a comprehensive community college providing the residents of Galveston Island and the surrounding region with academic, workforce development, continuing education and community service programs.