What's a Don? - University of San Francisco
The new name spawned a more dignified mascot. In his signature mask and cape, Don Francisco – whose name is a subtle nod to Don Francisco de Haro, the city’s first mayor – represents a highly stylized version of the old-school Spanish look.
Why the Dons? - University of San Francisco Athletics
2013年2月5日 · USF's mascot is named Don Francisco, in honor of Don Francisco de Haro, the first mayor of San Francisco. In November of 1931, USF's student body president, George Ososke, received a letter from the San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce critical of the university's use of the term "Grey Fog" to designate its athletic teams.
San Francisco Dons - Wikipedia
However, as the college began to develop an identity distinct from the high school—the college became the University of San Francisco in 1930—it adopted green and gold as its colors in 1927 and chose the Don as its mascot in 1932.
USF could ditch ‘Dons’ sports mascot over association with …
2023年8月24日 · USF could ditch its longtime mascot over colonial associations. For more than 90 years, University of San Francisco’s mascot has been the Don, a mustachioed symbol of Spanish nobility in green...
Update to the Don Mascot Change Initiative - San Francisco …
The “Grey Fog” was changed to the Don, following a 1931 Foghorn initiative. While Don is an homage to Don Francisco de Haro, the first mayor of San Francisco, students have expressed concern over the mascot’s problematic historical implications.
University of San Francisco Considers Changing Longtime Mascot …
USF’s mascot, a masked man with a Spanish-style green hat, green gloves, and a cape, is named in honor of Don Francisco de Haro, the first mayor of San Francisco.
What's a Don? | University of San Francisco : r/usfdons - Reddit
2022年12月13日 · I mention unicorns because when voting for mascots, I believe that both UC Santa Cruz and UC Irvine students top ranked unicorn for their mascot. The administration had to intervene and choose another top ranked choice. Bulldog and cat are the most common mascots around the country. #BasicU
What it means to be a San Francisco DON - San Francisco Foghorn
2012年9月19日 · Dons, you are about to find out the meaning behind the mascot. If you walk into War Memorial Gym, you might notice two metallic men standing back to back atop a wooden box. The men are masked and hatted.
Letter From the Editor - San Francisco Foghorn
2022年9月14日 · According to the “What’s a Don?” page on USF’s website, the San Francisco Junior Chamber of Commerce thought the former mascot’s name would “hurt the city’s advertising.” In response to them, the Foghorn asked their readership to propose a new name.
Behind the Mascot: There's A New Don in Town - University of San ...
2014年11月17日 · At his lowest point on the steps of War Memorial Gym, Justin Leach encouraged Don Francsico to pump some iron in the new weight room. After grueling …
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