Eighteen months after William & Mary appointed a committee of alumni, students, faculty and staff to search for a new mascot, school officials have finally announced their selection.
Their choice is the griffin, a mythical creature with the head of an eagle and the body of a lion. It emerged the winner from a group that included four other finalists: a pug, a phoenix, a wren and royalty, represented by a king and a queen.
"The Griffin has joined the Tribe," said William & Mary President Taylor Reveley, who unveiled the new mascot Tuesday. "With its arrival, we now have a mascot that unites strength with intelligence, recalls our royal origins, and speaks to our deep roots in American history."
