Bulldogs: ... noted for their vigor and composed disposition...they are fi ercely loyal and their grip is very powerful against resistance.
The Citadel has two live bulldog mascots, Boo IX and General, whose main duty is provide morale for the Corps of Cadets, faculty and staff and all of the Bulldog athletic teams. Other duties include barking at opposing teams, eating numerous dog biscuits throughout the day and being pampered by the cadets that help take care of them while school is in session.
GENERAL
General, who was born June 18, 2003, became the fi rst live mascot to live on The Citadel campus since the 1950s. The mascot program was created by the Class of 2003, which wanted to leave a gift to the college. The class raised $1,000 toward the program's startup. General was donated in August 2003 by the late Hazel Groshon of James Island, S.C.
General comes from a long line of bulldog royalty. He is the nephew of Uga V, the former mascot for the University of Georgia. General's other relatives include the bulldog representatives for the United States Marine Corps and Mississippi State University. General was named by the Corps of Cadets following a contest to fi nd the best name.
BOO IX
Boo IX was born on Sept. 30, 2003, and was donated by Fred Ducker, class of '63. He joins General as a member of the two-dog mascot team that attends special events, football games, parades and anything involving the Corps of Cadets. Boo IX is named after Lt. Col. Thomas Nugent Courvoisie, a former assistant commandant, and comes from a long line of Bulldogs that have been serving The Citadel for more than 15 years.
