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Founded in 1905, Marist was formed by the Marist Brothers, a Catholic religious institute, to prepare brothers for their vocations as educators. [5] By 1969, the college had become private with a predominantly lay board of trustees [6] and in 2003, the Catholic Church recognized Marist as a secular institution.
The red fox or reynard is indigenous to the Hudson Valley where Marist is located and is regarded as highly intelligent and cunning. It is the red fox from which Marist's school colors of red and white are derived.
Aug 8, 2011 · Red Foxes. A 1961 meeting marked the adoption of the Red Foxes as the official nickname and mascot. Athletic Director Brother William Murphy decided to organize a varsity basketball team to play scheduled games against other schools and thought a nickname and logo would be appropriate.
Nov 29, 2021 · Jess King, formerly Center Field’s managing editor, served as the mascot from 2016 to 2020. At football games and basketball games, she would be there. At Marist’s Walk Against Hunger, the debut of Rossi’s Deli’s sandwiches at Marist’s North End Dining or other community events, she was there, too.
On either side of the shield stands the official college mascot, the Red Fox or the Reynard, chosen for its keen intelligence and ingenuity. The red and white college colors are derived from the coloration of the fox. The Red Fox is also pictured in the college ring.
Marist is the only college or university with the Red Fox mascot, a species that is native to the Hudson River Valley. “We have no fear for our red foxes, they’ll fight on to victory!” Did you know...
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