The Wildcat Family

The Wildcat is the University of Arizona’s mascot. Wilbur and Wilma Wildcat are seen everywhere at sports games, and sometimes if one is lucky, one may see Wilbur at the food court in the Student Union. Either way, these Wildcats represent all of the traditions and school spirit of the U of A. This statue is placed right on the UA mall near the busiest part, next to the Student Union and down from Old Main. This statue is placed on the mall for a specific purpose, to remind all that come to the mall of our pride and traditions here at the University if Arizona. Though many people probably over look it, the statue still stands on the mall, to remind us all subconsciously of our pride and traditions. Pride and tradition are not something that need be brought up every moment of the day, these things  should be instilled in the heart and soul of every student.  The statue is a reminder for those who forgot or those who may need a simple reminder. Wilbur and Wilma also stand on the mall as a symbol to those visiting the school what we as Wildcats represent, and that we have pride and traditions that we want to share with everyone. We want to show our pride of being Wildcats, and since we have been Wildcats through past, present and will be Wildcats in the future, the UA Mall, where all three times come together shows off what pride we have.