Temple University - Templar Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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he new owl was formerly intro- duced to the Temple community at the first home football game. He stepped out onto the field and strutted his stuff to his own song Owls . The Temple University Diamond Marching Band played, and during the song the crowd cheered Go Owls! . This is definitely a step into a new era of school spirit at Temple University! GO OWLS!!!!!!!! - Rue Murray ' a bird of prey, an aggressive, attack oriented bird photos courtesy M. Norton

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Tl here ' s a new Temple Owl in town. What makes this I species so different? According to Dave O ' Brian. Temple ' s new athletic director. In April, when I came on board, I wanted to create some new excitement and interest for the new mascot. So we decided on a contemporary owl. one which would expand our fan base, owl club membership, and be an appeal- ing new start. Dave O ' Brian went on about the design of the new owl, one that personifies a bird of prey, an aggressive, attack oriented bird. The owl will be wearing a jersey that displays the new owl logo. The idea. O ' Brian said, is to create an owl niche , one that would rival that of other Division 1 school Rice, which also has an owl as their mascot. Where will the new owl be roosting? Students will see the new owl at games, on uniforms, and at public events, but it w if always be in conjunction with the Temple T Although sales of the new merchandise have gone up. O ' Brian says that the work to mar- ket the new owl was accomplished in three months. The work on tht new owl originally had a nine month time frame. First impression from students and community have been very positive.

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ay by day, Temple Students see the progression of the Apollo. The Apollo of Temple will be completed by the end of 1997! 11