On Friday, Feb. 28, the Student Government Association hosted a birthday celebration in honor of Aubie, Auburn's beloved mascot, who celebrated his 46th birthday at the Harold D. Melton Student Center.
The event ran from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and was filled with surprises for those who attended. Aubie made his grand entrance at 11 a.m., ready to greet fans and take pictures in front of the Aubie statue alongside the Auburn University Cheerleaders. Students were treated to a variety of goodies, including Toomer’s lemonade, cupcakes, birthday hats, Aubie-themed t-shirts and other treats to mark the occasion.
Kaylee Laplante, junior majoring in public relations, described what being the Director of Outreach for the Aubie program has given her.
“I am a director of Aubie, which has been the most rewarding experience for me in my time as an Auburn student. I get to be the person who facilitates some of Auburn's most magical moments of Aubie,” Laplante said. “Aubie’s birthday is such a special time to bring students together in our Auburn community and it’s a time to celebrate one of the best mascots in the world.”
Camilla Friday, a member of Auburn’s Freshman Forum and a volunteer at the event stated that her favorite thing about Aubie is how communicable he is without speaking and how he makes so many connections within the community.
Harper Schell, a freshman waiting in line for a picture with Aubie, couldn’t help but express her admiration for how incredibly likable he is, calling him "so cute and friendly."
At the start of 2025, the UCA College Nationals hosted their highly anticipated annual competition in Orlando, Florida, bringing together mascots from colleges across the United States to battle for the championship title. Aubie claimed an impressive third place, with Smokey from the University of Tennessee and the Bearcat from the University of Cincinnati taking the top spots.
Aubie stands out as a mascot not only for his energy and enthusiasm but also his ability to connect with people of all ages.
“I love how he interacts with kids, he's always super cute and they’re never scared of him, which has even happened today with a dog. He’s just always lovable,” Anna Black, sophomore majoring in exercise science, said.
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