Bighorn Ram Essay

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The bighorn ram is an extraordinary creature with which UWF students can relate and harmonize, so the new UWF mascot should be the ever-enduring bighorn ram. On one hand, the bighorn ram has immense strength and endurance. On the other hand, the bighorn ram is exceedingly agile. Furthermore, the bighorn ram is the epitome of dominance. Because its inherent qualities are comparable to those qualities possessed by UWF students and alumni, the bighorn ram is an astounding choice for the UWF mascot altogether.

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The university mascot should encourage, motivate, and inspire students and alumni to achieve their full potential not only in their education but also within their careers. On one hand, a university’s mascot should be a symbol that students associate with school spirit and pride. Cheerleaders serve to boost school spirit and to rally fellow students to show support for the university’s sports teams; likewise, the university’s mascot should promote school spirit throughout all university
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In fact, the bighorn ram, the mascot preferred by the highest percentage of students, will represent UWF faithfully and entirely. Furthermore, the bighorn ram will encourage, motivate, and inspire students to achieve success within individual endeavors personally, academically, and athletically. Moreover, the bighorn ram represents the strength, endurance, and agility UWF students possess, qualities which enable students to overcome obstacles, to adapt to changes, and to persevere through their individual program curricula. Thank you for your consideration of this proposes change regarding the UWF mascot. If you have questions or concerns about this proposed change, please contact me, Lynda Sallions, by phone 850-444-5555 ext. 0025 or by email

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