Gamecock mascot goes viral after revealing identity in graduation celebration
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The University of South Carolina recently held some of its spring graduation ceremonies, and one graduate stuck out among the rest.
In a video shared on social media, the University showed the former “Cocky” mascot wearing the recognizable shoes from the costume while celebrating.
We love when a student mascot graduates and walks across the stage wearing their @Cocky2001 feet!
— University of South Carolina (@UofSC) May 6, 2023
Meet biomedical engineering grad Sarah Sylvester who has donned the Cocky suit for the last two years 🐔https://t.co/RvyYcx5gF7 | #ForeverToThee23 pic.twitter.com/Sy82nj4VNy
The school said Sarah Sylvester graduated with a biomedical engineering degree while spending the last two years hyping up crowds as the beloved mascot.
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