User:Grethele/sandbox

Audience Expectations: - To see the history of the dogs/mascot/logo and learn fun facts. - To determine/confirm what the mascot of UConn is. When writing I will keep in mind these expectations by including historical dates, keep the timeline in order, and include as many interesting facts as I can find.

Jonathan The Husky (Costume Version) History: - Origin for introducing the costume version - Iterations of the costume (Images and Description include date of beginning and end)

Jonathan The Husky Logos History: - Introduction of each logo - Images and description of each (include date of beginning and end)

Add to current existing stuff: - Jonathan I: additional fact from Red Brick book - Jonathna VI: Any additional info?

Jonathan I: Jonathan I's grandfather accompanied Robert Peary on an expedition to the North Pole.

Jonathan III: Before arriving in Storrs, Jonathan traveled to Antarctica to assist Admiral Richard E. Byrd with Operation Highjump during the winter of 1946.

Jonathan IV: His notable moments included chasing Rhode Island football players at games and receiving a standing ovation at Madision Square Garden after abruptly running onto the court. When visiting University of Rhode Island, Jonathan got into the school chicken coop and killed the only "Rhode Island Red" in the flock.

Jonathan V: During athletic events, Jonathan V would roll onto his back and moan at the loud noises.

Jonathan VII: 2,500 students petitioned support for Jonathan, which successfully saved the mascot. He wore a dog tag labeled "Number One," serving as a symbol for the Town Clerk's annual dog registration campaign. As a reward for his life-long, model service to UConn, Jonathan VII was honored with the title "Mascot Emeritus." He passed away at the old age of 14 and a half and is buried near Jonathan I at the Old Whitney Granite Step.

Jonathan VIII: Jonathan VIII lived on the farm of Richard Rogers, a retired army officer living in Willington. He was said to shy away from men but loved the company of women.

Some additional things I need to add are more hyperlinks and photos if I can find proper copyright (Jonathan II, III, IV, V, VI, XIV). The hyperlinks to the men's and women's basketball teams could be added.