Rally Raider Mascot History

Seminole State College’s costumed mascot is Rally Raider. Rally is a spirit leader and goodwill ambassador. Their presence on campus is to create a sense of college pride and to entertain and engage the college community.

In 1966, Seminole State's founding president, Earl Weldon, selected the Raider to be the College’s mascot—representing the myriad ornithological life on the new campus. Central Florida Zoo bird keeper, Cindy Dupree, notes that the raider bird is among the most successful raptors in the United States. It is a dedicated hunter with sharp vision. Its tenacity, speed and keen-eyed pursuit of its prey reflect the ethos and attitude of Raider student athletes.

The bird of prey has been the Raiders’ visual concept since the inception of the Seminole State Raider Athletics program. This newest Raider Athletics logo was designed to incorporate the Raider bird head. Its release coincided with the timing of Seminole State’s 50th anniversary in 2015. 

The costumed mascot, Rally Raider, was named in 2015 after a collegewide contest. A new modern mascot concept was created by the Seminole State Marketing and Communications Department. Rally came to life in Spring 2016.

Apply to be a Rally Raider Performer

If you are a Seminole State student and are interested in being a Rally Raider performer, please contact Caleb Hylton in Student Life. 

Students can get paid $14 per hour. Ideal performer height range is between 5’9" and 6'.

Request a Rally Appearance

Campus departments can request a Rally appearance to attend a college-related function or event.