Braden Adkins will officially pass the rifle and Mountaineer mascot responsibilities to Cade Kincaid during the Passing of the Rifle Ceremony Friday (April 4).
A reception will be held at 5 p.m. in the Mountainlair, Vandalia Lounge, followed by the program at 6 p.m. in the Gluck Theatre.
Speakers include former mascots Brandon Flower (1998-99), Timmy Eads (2019-20), Michael Garcia (2014-15) and Mary Roush (2022-23).
The event is open to the public and parking will be available free of charge after 4 p.m. on the upper level of the Mountainlair parking garage.
Kincaid will begin his term as the Mountaineer mascot on Saturday (April 5) at the Gold-Blue Spring Showcase at Milan Puskar Stadium.
For questions, contact WVUMountaineer@mail.wvu.edu.