Two years later, a committee suggested the kangaroo as a mascot ("Kangaroos" was one of the choices in 1925), and it was accepted by the student council on May 1, 1953. Originally, it was met with derision, as it was not put to a campus-wide vote. However, over time, Zippy has become a fan favorite at the school.
Two years after a committee suggested the kangaroo as a mascot ("Kangaroos" was one of the choices in 1925), the student council accepted it on May 1, 1953. Initially met with disapproval because it wasn't put to a campus-wide vote, Zippy has become a popular mascot at the school over time.