Pomona's varsity athletics teams compete jointly with Pitzer College as the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. [438] The 11 women's and 10 men's teams participate in NCAA Division III in the Southern California Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SCIAC). [438] Pomona-Pitzer's mascot is Cecil the Sagehen, a greater sage-grouse, and its colors are blue and ...

Mar 3, 2022 · An original graphic story that follows Pomona College’s mascot, Cecil the Sagehen, as he searches for his roots by visiting some familiar folks around campus.

The official mascot of the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens is Cecil the Sagehen, a greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus). [15][16] The bird is a large ground-dweller native to the western United States (although not Southern California), and is distinguished by its long, pointed tail and complex lek mating system.

"The history of the Pomona College mascot Cecil Sagehen dates to the early 1900s. Although he is beloved by many alumni, his origin and story are often unfamiliar. In our spring issue, Pomona College Magazine: Origins, we wanted to shed light on Cecil's history.

Pomona-Pitzer's mascot is Cecil the Sagehen, a greater sage-grouse. Its primary rival is the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Stags and Athenas, the joint team of the three other undergraduate Claremont Colleges. Sagehens have won 50 individual and four team national championships.

Jan 25, 2025 · The question of whether Pomona College has a mascot is readily answered: yes, Cecil the Sagehen. This seemingly unassuming bird, the California Quail, holds a significant place in the college’s athletic landscape.

Apr 10, 2017 · Legend has it that Pomona got its unique mascot, the Sagehen, because of a bit of century-old political correctness and some creative cost-avoidance. The original Pomona mascot was far more warlike than the current flightless bird—the Huns.

Sep 17, 2023 · Pomona College’s mascot is Cecil the Sagehen, representing the local sagebrush habitat. The college offers numerous extracurricular activities, clubs, and organizations for students to get involved in.

Aug 30, 2018 · Pomona College’s mascot, the sagehen—the sage grouse in the real world—needs a “lek” up.

Dec 4, 2024 · Pomona College, a renowned institution of higher learning in Claremont, California, has long been symbolized by its iconic mascot, the Sagehen. This spirited