TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – After 75 years without an official symbol, Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) in Traverse City will unveil its new mascot this weekend—a green hawk owl named “Swoop.”

Swoop will make his debut appearance at NMC’s 75th anniversary student and community block party.

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The mascot won’t be alone. Joining Swoop will be Louie the Laker from Grand Valley State University, Brutus the Bulldog from Ferris State University, and Pounce the Panther from Davenport University, plus Monty, from the Traverse City Pit Spitters.