Search for mascot begins, student input encouraged

While no official list of choices has been put out, ACC is in the beginning stages of adopting a mascot to represent the school.

Students walking around campus during the first week may have noticed stands to submit their ideas, and a strange, sad pink bunny with a sign asking student's not to let him become the mascot.

"The college is in the very beginning stages of choosing a mascot; the search process just got underway. No mascot yet… but we're hearing a lot of good ideas" executive director of Public Information and College Marketing Brette Lea said.

With the Student Government Association recently forming a school spirit committee and attendance at a record high, the college is beginning a search for a mascot, but the idea is not new.

"The college has been considering a mascot for years. Something that creates college identity, builds school spirit, and can go out in the community to help us raise public awareness." Lea said.

Currently the goal is to have a mascot by the end of the '09-'10 school year. "The most important thing is to take the time to do it right and to get a lot of input." Lea said.

Soon the Marketing Committee will launch a mascot webpage to keep track of all of the suggestions and continue to encourage students to submit their advice through any Student Life office.