Iowa State President Wendy Wintersteen congratulates graduate Crayton Mitchell, aka "Cy."
(Ames, IA) -- One of the nearly 46-hundred students who graduated from Iowa State this spring, got extra attention at the commencement ceremony because of his footwear. Crayton Mitchell was part of the I-S-U Mascot Squad, and wore Cy's feet under his graduation gown. He was the first to take part in what ISU hopes will be a tradition. Usually the names of students who portray Cy are kept secret. I-S-U commencement ceremonies were last Friday and Saturday
"I am very excited and proud to be the first Cy to wear the feet for commencement,” Mitchell said. “Being Cy has been one of the greatest college experiences. From running the football team out at home games, traveling to BYU, Las Vegas, and March Madness, to going to weddings as Cy, it has all been so much fun!”
Never fear Cyclone fans, there are more members of the mascot squad who will fill Mitchell's shoes.