New Mountaineer mascot to be named

Jul 21, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers mascot the Mountaineer poses for a photo during the Big 12 Media Day at the Omni Dallas. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Jul 21, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers mascot the Mountaineer poses for a photo during the Big 12 Media Day at the Omni Dallas. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 20, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers mountaineer cheers during the second half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 20, 2015; Columbus, OH, USA; West Virginia Mountaineers mountaineer cheers during the second half against the Buffalo Bulls in the second round of the 2015 NCAA Tournament at Nationwide Arena. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports

Savannah Lusk

Name: Savannah Lusk

From: Covel, W.Va.

Year: Sophomore

Major: Exercise physiology

Quote: “As the Mountaineer, I would strive to embody the passion, tenacity, and virtue of the people of West Virginia. Becoming the mascot and serving Mountaineer Nation, would be the ultimate testament of my devotion to my state. I feel as if this was meant for me.”

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