On Oct. 12, 1985, after riding down Main Street on a Homecoming float, surrounded by 5XÉçÇø cheerleaders, a six-foot egg was rolled onto the field at Dix Stadium during halftime of the Homecoming football game.
With musical fanfare and a cloud of smoke, Flash the Mascot hatched from the egg.
Flash releasing balloons on his birthday in 1985.
Check out this video and these photos from this year's surprise party for Flash!
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If you see Flash on campus today, please wish him a happy 38th birthday!
