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UA homecoming this weekend is
all about Wilbur the Wildcat - the
beloved and furry mascot turns
50 on Saturday.

The UA used real animals as
mascots off and on between the
early 1900s and the late 1950s
(with at least one tragic mishap),
until two UA students (Richard
Heller and John Paquette)
pitched the idea of using a
costume-wearing human.

Wilbur made his first appearance
at the UA vs. Texas Tech football
game on Nov. 7, 1959, and was
an immediate hit, according to a
UA Web site.

Wilbur's look has evolved over the
years. It was during one of those
costume makeovers that Wilma
the Wildcat was created.

She made her first public
appearance on March 1, 1986,
during a "blind date" with Wilbur.
The pair later "married" before an
Arizona-Arizona State football
game.

For a chance to win a a set of
three audio books, tell us the
date of their wedding.

Click here to submit your
answer.

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Sign up to audition to sing the national anthem at a UA sporting event

10/05/2008 09:46 PM
Jaynelle Ramon


Photo by Mamta Popat/Arizona Daily Star

Do you have talent? Have you dreamed of being discovered? If so, come to Bear Down Friday on Oct. 17, 2008 between 4 and 6 p.m. to audition to sing the national anthem at a future University of Arizona sporting event.

The national anthem preliminary auditions will take place in Geronimo Plaza at Main Gate Square from 4 to 6 p.m. The finalists will sing the national anthem during the pep rally program that starts at 6 p.m.

You may sign up to audition by sending us your contact information here. All ages are encouraged to try out and the winner will be announced at the pep rally.

Bear Down Friday is an event designed to create community spirit and to cheer on our UA football team and create fan support for all University of Arizona athletics. The event takes place every Friday before home games on University Boulevard.

The pep rally will feature the national anthem auditions, the Pride of Arizona marching band, Wilbur and Wilma, U of A’s cheerleaders and the pom squad.

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    Brett Nelson    10/11/2008 09:16 AM    #
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