050322 Pep Rally and Intro of Special Islander

The updated Izzy is a blue character with waves of green and blue hair. The mascot wears board shorts and sunglasses, showcasing a coastal lifestyle, but can easily change into a sports jersey or even a suit to match the event Izzy attends.

Islander alumnus Ed Cantu ’81 reflects on the history of the Island University and its traditions during the pep rally.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

The updated Izzy is a blue character with waves of green and blue hair. The mascot wears board shorts and sunglasses, showcasing a coastal lifestyle, but can easily change into a sports jersey or even a suit to match the event Izzy attends.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

The updated Izzy is a blue character with waves of green and blue hair. The mascot wears board shorts and sunglasses, showcasing a coastal lifestyle, but can easily change into a sports jersey or even a suit to match the event Izzy attends.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

The East Lawn was transformed into a fan zone to celebrate the arrival of Izzy the Islander during the pep rally.

Art by Sandra Gonzalez ’11 (in production)

Art by Malachy McKinney ’09 (in production)

Art by Monica Marie Garcia ’11, ’14

The updated Izzy is a blue character with waves of green and blue hair. The mascot wears board shorts and sunglasses, showcasing a coastal lifestyle, but can easily change into a sports jersey or even a suit to match the event Izzy attends.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered to show their Islander spirit at the pep rally.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumni gathered to show their Islander spirit at the pep rally.

The Islander Pep Band provides musical entertainment at the pep rally that welcomed Izzy back to campus.

Islander alumnus Ed Cantu ’81 reflects on the history of the Island University and its traditions during the pep rally.

On May 4, 2022, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi unveiled the updated version of its mascot, Izzy. The debut was held at a pep rally prior to the South Texas Showdown, the annual baseball rivalry game against University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley.

William Whitworth, Student Government Association President, welcomes Izzy the Islander to the stage during the pep rally.

Izzy the Islander, the official mascot of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, arrives at a pep rally just before the start of the South Texas Showdown baseball game against UT-Rio Grande Valley at Chapman Field.