Ivy Tech – Columbus seeks community input on eagle mascot

One version being considered for the Eagle mascot for Ivy Tech Community College - Columbus. Photo provided

COLUMBUS, Ind. — Ivy Tech Community College – Columbus is asking for the help of the communities it serves in selecting a campus mascot.

Ivy Tech Columbus has informally identified itself as the “Eagles” for several years. The moniker was inspired by the masthead of The Republic newspaper in Columbus, which features the silhouette of an eagle, when the newspaper sponsored the campus’ former basketball team.

The college plans to make the eagle identity official with the addition of an eagle mascot.

“Our campus employees have really adopted the ‘eagle’ nickname as a point of pride and consider the eagle our unofficial mascot,” Ivy Tech Columbus Chancellor  Steven Combs said. “As a bird of flight, the eagle representation also fits well with our campus location at the Columbus Municipal Airpark. And, of course, Ivy Tech is dedicated to helping our students soar!”

Ivy Tech Columbus serves Bartholomew, Decatur, Jackson, Jennings, Johnson and Shelby counties with community-based sites in Franklin, Greensburg, North Vernon, Seymour, and Shelbyville.

Ivy Tech students, employees, and area community members can vote for one of three styles for the eagle mascot – fierce, friendly, or proud. The mascot will represent Ivy Tech Columbus at community and campus events and provide a tangible sense of identity to the campus.

Another version being considered for Ivy Tech - Columbus' new mascot. Photo provided
Another version being considered for Ivy Tech – Columbus’ new mascot. Photo provided
Another version being considered for Ivy Tech - Columbus' new mascot. Photo provided
Another version being considered for Ivy Tech – Columbus’ new mascot. Photo provided

To view images of the mascot options and submit your vote, visit link.ivytech.edu/mascot. Voting will be open until Tuesday. A name for the mascot will be selected at a later date.