Whether you’re lounging by Lake Osceola, cheering in the stands at Hard Rock Stadium or grabbing lunch in the dining hall, chances are you’ve seen Sebastian the Ibis rallying the University of Miami community.
As a 2025 inductee into the Mascot Hall of Fame, Sebastian has become an unmistakable symbol of Hurricanes spirit — but the students behind the beak remain unknown.
The students selected to wear the suit work in complete secrecy — balancing classes, friendships and campus life while keeping their identity hidden from nearly everyone around them. It isn’t until graduation that the mask finally comes off…