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Passing of the Rifle planned April 4

Braden Adkins will officially pass on the rifle and Mountaineer mascot responsibilities to Cade Kincaid during the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony Friday (April 4).

A reception will be held at 5 p.m. in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, followed by the program at 6 p.m. in the Gluck Theatre. 

Speakers include former mascots Brandon Flower (1998-99), Timmy Eads (2019-20), Michael Garcia (2014-15) and Mary Roush (2022-23). 

The event is open to the public and parking will be available free of charge after 4 p.m. on the upper level of the Mountainlair parking garage.

Kincaid will begin his term as the Mountaineer mascot on Saturday (April 5) at the Gold-Blue Spring Showcase at Milan Puskar Stadium. 

For questions, contact WVUMountaineer@mail.wvu.edu.