Making of a Mascot

In 2013, Cal Poly alumnus Robin Baggett (Business Administration, '73) and his wife, Michelle, donated a gelding named Moonstar to Cal Poly for the purpose of boosting school spirit on campus. The Mustang was renamed Chase, after Cal Poly’s only female president, Margaret Chase — a reminder to the Cal Poly community to always pursue their dreams. Faculty and students in Cal Poly's Animal Science program prepped Chase for his debut at the 2014 Mustang football home opener, where a decade later he still welcomes the crowd to each game. His majestic run across the field is a reminder that a Mustang can never be conquered.

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