Wally's Story…
After a five year sabbatical, Wally, the beloved University of Portland mascot, finally made his return to The Bluff in the summer of 2009. His first official game will be on August 28, 2009 at the Pilot women’s soccer home opener versus Cal. Since his last appearance, Wally has made several improvements to his physique in order to keep up with the other mascots around the nation (see the below photo gallery and video). However, not all this time was spent in the weight room. Wally, a Riverboat Pilot himself, took this opportunity to visit many of the hometowns of our student-athletes from around the world. Stay tuned and check below for Wally’s postcard series about his adventures abroad over the coming months.
Wally Notes…
Hometown: Portland, Ore. (specifically The Bluff)
Favorite Color: Pilot Purple
Favorite Food: Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
Favorite Activities: Meeting new people, cheering on the Pilots, working out and sailing
What's playing on his iPod: Purple Rain - Prince
Favorite Group: UP Kid’s Club
Favorite Movie: Pirates of the Caribbean
Favorite Quote: "We may have all come on different ships, but we're on the same boat now." - Martin Luther King, Jr.
Contact Information
E-mail: wallypilot@up.edu
Facebook: www.facebook.com/WallyPilot
Kids, Wally wants YOU to join the UP Kid’s Club and receive free tickets for numerous UP home games as well as special events with players, coaches and Wally himself! For more information, click here.
Click on the image to see photos of Wally on campus in July.