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Homeward Bound: Pacific University’s mascot completes an incredible journey
Homeward Bound: Pacific University’s mascot completes an incredible journey
Homeward Bound: Pacific University’s mascot completes an incredible journey

Published on: 11/05/2024

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Boxer III, left, and Boxer I, right, in the president's office at Pacific University in Forest Grove.Numerous Pacific students engraved their names on Boxer over the years.Boxer's foot will not be reattached to the statue, but will be on display with Boxer in Marsh Hall.Bruce Bishop, Pacific alum, points out that Boxer tosses took their toll on the school's mascot.Boxer's head once opened for the purpose of burning incense. Boxer's impressive scar shows It is now welded shut.Pacific University's Blake Timm, associate director of communications, Dr. Jenny Coyle, president, Martha Calus-McLain, advancement operations, and alum Bruce Bishop.John Howard and Gary Reynolds pose with Boxer at a secret location in 1969.Pacific President Jenny Coyle, with alums Bruce Bishop, Gary Reynolds and John Howard, celebrate Boxer's return to the Pacific campus in Forest Grove.Richard M. Nixon holds Boxer with a member of Pacific University's Alpha Zeta fraternity in 1968.Boxer photo bombs Richard M. Nixon as he meets with members of Pacific University's Alpha Zeta fraternity in 1968.Pacific University students pose with Boxer in front of what is now Les AuCoin Hall.Pacific University's Phi Beta Tau fraternity flash Boxer at The Oregonian in 1950.

Pacific University’s mascot, a bronze statue named Boxer, mysteriously disappeared in 1969. Boxer’s return to campus earlier this year raised both school spirit and questions.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/washingtoncounty/2024/11/homeward-bound-pacific-universitys-mascot-completes-an-incredible-journey.html

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