- Where are you from?
Purchase, of course. Plenty of mountain lion sightings in lower Westchester county these days, but I’ve been in town for three decades.
- How many teams do you represent?
16!
- How were you chosen to be school mascot?
Been around PC since the late 1960s, but my role really took off during the 1980s when we changed our school colors to Orange and Blue to look more like the NY Knicks, who were sharing the facility with us. The Panther name, backed by the Orange and Blue, provided a rebirth of sorts for athletics. Around 2006, the campus gave me my name, Perseus, honoring the Greek mythology figure of the same name.
- Do you have any friends that are mascots?
We Panthers stick to our packs … Got much love for other SUNY Panthers, like my cousin over at Old Westbury.
- What is your favorite campus event?
Really can’t get enough here in Pantherville … I have to high-five my paw for all! Sports, sports, sports and more sports … to steal a line from my buddy, Tony the Tiger, “THEY’RE GREEEEEAAAAATTT!”
- What is your favorite food?
I’m a vegetarian … My doctor said old Panthers like me need to stay in shape for the job. Fruits, veggies and plenty of protein shakes. And an apple a day keeps the doctor away.
- What is your favorite television or movie animal?
Caddyshack … there’s just something about that little gopher that brings out the spirit of a passionate sports fan … the little fella is sort of an unofficial golf mascot.
- What do you like to do for fun?
Runing up and down the stands … high-fiving everyone.
- What’s it like to be a mascot?
Dream job of a lifetime … hardest gig for a Panther to score … there’s only so many programs that go by the nickname, you know.
- What do you consider the ideal fan?
A loyal one!
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- Where are you from?
New Paltz, N.Y.
- How many teams do you represent?
15
- How were you chosen to be school mascot?
The Hawk is a regional native and is part of campus life and lore. A Hawk soars high above the ground to seek opportunities, and a Hawk is a bird of prey.
- Do you have any friends that are mascots?
The Buffalo State Bengal, the Fredonia Blue Devil, the Geneseo Blue Knight, the Brockport Golden Eagle, the Oswego Laker, the Cortland Red Dragon, the Plattsburgh Cardinal, the Potsdam Bear and the Oneonta Red Dragon. Occasionally, the Hawk mingles with the Morrisville State Mustang.
- What is your favorite campus event?
It’s too hard to choose—Hugo the Hawk enjoys every team and club equally at New Paltz.
- What is your favorite food?
Pizza and hot dogs from the Half Court concession stand!
- What is your favorite television or movie animal?
My favorite television animal is Henery Hawk from Looney Tunes.
- What do you like to do for fun?
I enjoy watching the Hawk athletic teams in action!
- What’s it like to be a mascot?
It’s very rewarding knowing that being a Hawk positively influences New Paltz student-athletes.
- What do you consider the ideal fan?
The ideal fan roots for the Hawks and creates a positive atmosphere by not taunting or baiting opponents.
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