A mascot of ‘sedimental’ value
It’s a rock.
The beloved, former mascot of Slippery Rock University, that is.
Rocky the Rock, the hand-made hero of SRU, is also referred to as Rocky I, was retired 22 years ago. To raise funds for incoming students and raise excitement around homecoming events, university officials started the “Rally for Rocky” campaign.
Samantha Swift, interim vice president of university advancement, said the goal of raising $22,000 by Oct. 15. The goal was sparked by popular demand.
“President Behre and I are often met with ‘When are you going to bring back the old mascot?’” she said.
The university’s homecoming theme is “Feelin’ 22,” which is why the donation goal was chosen, Swift said. Money raised to “release Rocky the Rock” will benefit the SRU Scholarship Fund.
To donate to Rally for Rocky, visit https://www.givecampus.com/schools/SlipperyRockUniversityofPennsylvania/rally-for-rocky.
Homecoming Schedule
Homecoming parade: 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, at the intersection of Main Street and Route 108 and following the street to the intersection of Keister Road.
Football game against Gannon University: 1 p.m Oct. 15 at Mihalik-Thompson Stadium, 100 North Road, Slippery Rock. Homecoming royalty will be announced at halftime, and the homecoming court will be introduced at a pep rally at 8 p.m. Oct. 14 on the quad.
To see a complete list of events, or register for any Homecoming gatherings by the Slippery Rock University Alumni Association, visit https://www.rockalumnievents.com/homecoming.html.
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