The Washington State Cougar

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Butch the Cougar!

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Governor Clarence D. Martin presented Butch II to the student body in 1938. Butch III and IV were twin cubs presented by Governor Arthur B. Langlie in January 1942. Governor Langlie also presented Butch V in 1955. Butch VI, the last live mascot on campus, died in the summer of 1978. Governor Albert Rosellini had presented him to Washington State University in 1964 from the Seattle Zoo.

Today, the Washington State University mascot "Butch T. Cougar" is a costumed mascot that people love and enjoy. He is a widely recognized symbol of the university. Butch cannot only be seen at athletic events but also at other functions related to the university and its constituent groups. He is a source of pride for members of the cougar family and a means of promoting the university.

ARRANGE AN APPEARANCE OF BUTCH

Butch will appear at events outside the WSU Athletic Department including, birthday parties, weddings, and special events. We need at least one month prior notice and a complete request form maid or faxed to the address below. There is also a fee to have Butch at your event, prices are below. Proceeds go to the Butch Excellence Fund and also pay for time and travel expenses of the person who is performing as Butch.

If you would like Butch to consider your event please fill out the request form!!
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Butch Excellence Fund
Bohler Addition Suite 173
Pullman WA 99164-1602
Phone: 509-335-0244
Fax: 509-335-0299

Butch Price List 2007 Pullman / Colfax area Butch $50 first hour $ 25 each additional
Spokane/ Tri-cities Butch $150 includes first hour $25 each add.
Seattle Butch $250 includes first hour $25 each additional

If there is hotel cost, you would be responsible to pay the hotel as well.

Cougar Monogram

Randall Johnson, Class of 1938, designed the original Washington State College monogram in 1936. It was originally used on the side of college trucks and was later used on the side of the stadium, on letterhead, and pennants.

In 1959, when the institution's name was changed to Washington State University, Randall recreated the emblem to incorporate the U in place of the C and created an all too recognizable image we are familiar with today.

Cougar Traditions

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