One Tribe, Y’all

When I found out the new Tribe mascot was going to be the Griffin, I’ll be the first to admit that I was not at all enthused. I personally had been a huge supporter of the Phoenix (yes, mostly because of Harry Potter).  I have since grown to love the Griffin and am so happy to see him at football games and the like.  In fact, at the Homecoming game, I forced him to take a few pictures with me—definitely a keepsake.  Now, having a mascot, I realize how depressing it was to not have a mascot. The Griffin inherently brings out people’s school spirit and Tribe pride. While the transition has not been easy for those of us who have undergone the twinges of losing our feathers and then been in limbo, having the Griffin definitely makes it all worth it.  I will always remember the feathers and cherish the paraphernalia I have with the feathers on them, but I am also very excited for how the Griffin is going to become an integral part of the culture at William and Mary.  Still, to me, we will always be the Tribe.