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The Hawk (Saint Joseph's University mascot)
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A few years ago, ESPN did a special on the Hawk, using a "flap-o-meter" during a nationally telecast basketball game. It estimated that the Hawk flaps its wings 3,500 times a game. This flopping did lead to conflict once. At a game against nationally-ranked URI
Rhode Island Rams
The Rhode Island Rams are the athletic programs of the University of Rhode Island, based in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The school sponsors 18 athletic programs , most of which compete in the NCAA's Division I Atlantic 10 Conference. The football team, however, competes in the Colonial Athletic...
in Keaney Gymnasium
Keaney Gymnasium
Keaney Gymnasium is a multi-purpose arena in Kingston, Rhode Island, USA. The arena opened in 1953 and currently seats 3,385 . It was home to the University of Rhode Island Rams men's basketball team before it moved to Ryan Center in 2002. Currently, the volleyball team calls Keaney home...
on February 3, 1998, Rhody the Ram
Rhody the Ram
Rhody the Ram is the official mascot of the University of Rhode Island. His mascot status was given on March 8, 1923, and he made his first appearance on November 21, 1929....
attempted to stop the flapping by putting an inner tube over the Hawk's head, knocking the head off of mascot Bobby Gallagher and leading Gallagher to rush Rhody. Rhody was ejected from the game, but the Rams still won the game, 94-76.
The role of mascot is annually awarded to a student, who is given a full scholarship for serving as the Hawk. He or she travels with the basketball team to all of its away games.
Hawk Selection
Hawk selection has become an annual application and interview process in which a current student is selected to represent to school. Since 1992, the student awarded the role of mascot has been recipient of an endowed scholarship and is considered a full member of the basketball team.| List of Students who have served as the Hawk | |
|---|---|
| Season | Student |
| 1955 to 1956 | Jim Brennan |
| 1956 to 1957 | Jim Brennan |
| 1957 to 1958 | Jim Brennan |
| 1958 to 1959 | Pierce Markley |
| 1959 to 1960 | Pierce Markley |
| 1960 to 1961 | Pierce Markley |
| 1961 to 1962 | Al Pastino |
| 1962 to 1963 | Al Pastino |
| 1963 to 1964 | Al Pastino |
| 1964 to 1965 | Charlie Wieners |
| 1965 to 1966 | Charlie Wieners |
| 1966 to 1967 | Chuck Elsesser |
| 1967 to 1968 | Chuck Elsesser |
| 1968 to 1969 | Bill Berner |
| 1969 to 1970 | Bill Berner |
| 1970 to 1971 | John Donnelly |
| 1971 to 1972 | John Donnelly |
| 1972 to 1973 | Joe Cassidy |
| 1973 to 1974 | Joe Cassidy |
| 1974 to 1975 | Joe Boyle |
| 1975 to 1976 | Joe Boyle |
| 1976 to 1977 | Joe Boyle |
| 1977 to 1978 | Joe Boyle & Ron Manion |
| 1978 to 1979 | Kevin Quirk |
| 1979 to 1980 | Kevin Quirk |
| 1980 to 1981 | Kevin Quirk & Randy Kiernan |
| 1981 to 1982 | Randy Kiernan |
| 1982 to 1983 | Dennis Sheehan |
| 1983 to 1984 | Dennis Sheehan |
| 1984 to 1985 | Dennis Sheehan |
| 1985 to 1986 | Jim Boyle, Jr. |
| 1986 to 1987 | Frank Simone |
| 1987 to 1988 | Frank Simone |
| 1988 to 1989 | Jim Scarano |
| 1989 to 1990 | Jim Scarano |
| 1990 to 1991 | Tony Duldulao |
| 1991 to 1992 | Chuck Sack |
| 1992 to 1993 | Chuck Sack |
| 1993 to 1994 | Dan Gallagher |
| 1994 to 1995 | Brian Kearns |
| 1995 to 1996 | Brian Kearns |
| 1996 to 1997 | Glenn "Trip" Whitaker |
| 1997 to 1998 | Bobby Gallagher |
| 1998 to 1999 | Pat McGrory |
| 1999 to 2000 | Joey "G" Gawarzewski |
| 2000 to 2001 | Sarah Brennan |
| 2001 to 2002 | Steve Klarich |
| 2002 to 2003 | Steve Klarich |
| 2003 to 2004 | Chris Bertolino |
| 2004 to 2005 | Mike Tecce |
| 2005 to 2006 | Andrew Moral |
| 2006 to 2007 | Jim Miller |
| 2007 to 2008 | Jim Miller |
| 2008 to 2009 | Tim Klarich |
| 2009 to 2010 | Brienne Ryan |
| 2010 to 2011 | Tim Higgins |
| 2011 to present | Joey Mreczko |
Sarah Brennan in 2000-01 and Brienne Ryan in 2009-2010 have been the only women to serve as the mascot.
Awards
- Sports Illustrated Mascot of the 20th Century
- Sporting News Mascot of the Year 2001
- Street & Smith's Best Mascot
- ESPN College Basketball Magazine Best Mascot
- "Best of Philly" award from Philadelphia Magazine in 2003-04
- Eastern Basketball Atlantic 10 Conference's best mascot
- The Hawk was nominated for induction into the Mascot Hall of FameMascot Hall of FameThe Mascot Hall of Fame is a hall of fame for United States sports mascots. It was founded by David Raymond, who was the original Phillie Phanatic from 1978 to 1993. It is an online-only hall, with an induction ceremony taking place each year in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...
in 2008.