Shreveport’s Loyola College Prep is one of the most unique schools in the nation, and it’s all thanks to Snoopy.
Did you know that a Shreveport school is the only one in the world with permission to use Snoopy as its official mascot? Well, now Loyola is making history again with a pawsitively adorable addition to campus: meet Flyer the Beagle, the school’s first-ever live mascot.
A Mascot with a Mission
Loyola College Prep held an epic homecoming rally on Friday, September 19th, where Flyer the Beagle made his official debut. The best part? He’s going to be a huge part of the day-to-day operations at the school. Flyer is more than just a symbol of school spirit; he’s in training to become a certified therapy pet who will bring comfort, joy, and a lot of fun to the entire Loyola community.
Principal Dr. Laurie Salvail explained that Flyer fits perfectly with the school’s unique identity. “Loyola has always been unique in having Snoopy, the Red Baron, as our mascot, and now we’re the only high school in the country to have a live Beagle mascot to match,” she said.
A Community Effort for a New Family Member
Flyer’s well-being is a community-wide effort. His handlers have been trained with the support of Louisiana Tech University, whose staff generously shared their expertise in live mascot programs…