Meet Our New Sierra College Wolverine Mascot

Mascot Fun Facts

Where does the wolverine live?

• The wolverine mascot recently moved to Secret Ravine from Sierra Nevada.

Does the wolverine attend Sierra College?

• Yes, as a forest exchange student.

What does the wolverine study?

• The wolverine mascot is proud to be a lifelong learner.

What is the wolverine’s favorite color?

• Cardinal red – one of our school colors, of course!

Where does the wolverine enjoy eating most?

• It’s a toss up between the Wolverine Cafe and the Wolverine Den.

What does the wolverine do for fun in the area?

• When not hunkered down studying, the wolverine enjoys attending theatre, music, museum and student life events on campus –– not to mention cheering on our Wolverines athletics teams!

When and why was the wolverine chosen as the Sierra College mascot?

• The wolverine became the official mascot in 1954 when Placer College was renamed to Sierra College. The college athletes gained a new nickname – “Wolverines” and Grandpa “Willie” Wolverine was born!

Wolverine Personality Traits

• Tough and Tenacious – Wolverines are known for their strength and fearless attitude, often taking on animals much larger than themselves. Our mascot embodies an underdog spirit that never backs down. 

• Relentless and Determined – Wolverines have incredible endurance, traveling miles through harsh terrain to find food. Our mascot never gives up and always pushes forward. 

• Mischievous and Clever – Wolverines are highly intelligent and known for problem-solving. Our mascot knows how to play hard and work hard – and has a strategic edge that can outwit its rivals while still having fun. 

• Lone Warrior but Fiercely Loyal – While wolverines are solitary in the wild, they are highly territorial and protective. Our mascot shows loyalty through school spirit combined with its fierce competitive nature and positive attitude. 

• Surprisingly Strong – Wolverines can take down prey several times their size. Our mascot has unstoppable fighting spirit, no matter the odds. 

• “The Protective Guardian” – As a symbol of school pride, our mascot fiercely defends its home turf and stands strong for our students. 

Our mascot is excited to join the campus community but still figuring out how to balance school and job duties. Our wolverine mascot will start off slow and work its way up to more and more events!

These are the types of interactions you can look forward to with our new mascot:

• Guest of Honor: The mascot is part of a ceremony, such as a ribbon-cutting or a stage appearance.
• Event mingle: The mascot moves throughout the event space, engaging with guests through high-fives, dancing and photos.
• Meet and Greet: The mascot is at a designated location where attendees can take photos. This setup ensures an organized interaction and maximizes audience engagement.
• Off-site Visits (coming later): On special occasions, the mascot may visit classrooms, schools, etc., to engage with students, promote school spirit or support specific educational themes.