The pelican is also the Louisiana state bird and is found on the state flag and state seal. The name "Riptide" was selected for the performing pelican by the administration after a vote of the …

Jan 20, 2023 · Who (or What) Is the Tulane Green Wave Mascot? The current Green Wave mascot is Riptide the Pelican, who has served as the mascot since 1998. The mascot harkens …

Riptide the Pelican debuted in 1998 with the re-branding of Tulane athletics. Prior to that, the school used an angry wave nicknamed "Gumby" by fans, and before that a John Chase …

Aug 10, 2010 · Tulane unveiled a new family of marks in August 1998. The new logos featured the return of the pelican to the Green Wave look, along with the use of a "T" with a modern …

Dec 6, 2024 · Riptide the Pelican, introduced by Tulane in August 1998, is the current Tulane Green Wave mascot. The students voted on the nickname "Riptide" for the official mascot, …

Dec 19, 2023 · Riptide the Pelican, who has represented the Green Wave since 1998, is the current mascot. The mascot pays tribute to the program's original design, which was a pelican …

Jun 13, 2016 · A new pelican mascot was introduced and given the name Riptide by a vote of Tulane students. In the summer of 2015, Riptide received its first make-over since its inception …

Aug 29, 2022 · Tulane’s athletics mascot is known as the Green Wave — and Riptide is the face of the Green Wave. Here’s a look at how the Green Wave and other mascots evolved through …

In 1998, Riptide the Pelican took the reins as the mascot of the Tulane Green Wave. Originally outlined with wings and a head of olive green and grey feathers, Riptide takes a cue from the …

Oct 3, 2013 · 1998 Gumby was replaced with a new pelican mascot named Riptide. Riptide's suit has changed over the years from being inflatable to the fabric costume seen today. Since the …