About "Ray" the Sea Devil Mascot

"Ray," the CFCC official mascot, plays a pivotal role in the college's brand identity. The Sea Devil became associated with Cape Fear Community College in 1970. A contest on campus encouraged the student body to draw a prospective mascot, and a symbolic Sea Devil was chosen. But it wasn't until three decades later when the Sea Devil design was reconstructed, redesigned, and given the name "Ray," that it finally became the official mascot of CFCC.

The goals of our CFCC mascot presence are as follows:

• Enhance gameday atmosphere of CFCC Atheltics events alongside cheer team

• Spread CFCC spirit with faculty, staff, and students on campus

• Foster a sense of community in the greater Wilmington area at externa events

• Serve as a representation of the college's brand identity and values

The Perks

• Tuition reimbursement for every class passed with a grade of "C" or higher in the Fall 2024 and/or Spring 2025 academic year

• Exclusive CFCC Athletics swag items

Position Requirements

• Current CFCC student actively enrolled

• At least 5'8 in height

• Able to comfortably operate in a mascot suit weighing approximately 15-20 lbs

• CFCC or high school GPA of at least 2.0

• If accepted, must provide recent physical from a medical doctor

Desired Mascot Qualities

• Outgoing, approachable, and fun-hearted while the suit

• Available to work all CFCC Men's and Women's Basketball games, as well as some Fall season sporting events - including some games held on nights and weekends

• Willingness to work at select CFCC-wide events as well as some external venues such as local high school community events, charity functions, and other events in the greater Wilmington area

• Willingness to participate in creating social media content that will appear on official CFCC and CFCC Atheltics public accounts

Tryout Information

All students who wish to try out for the mascot position must fill out this Google Form and will receive tryout date and time confirmation after their form has been processed. Interested students must fill out and submit the above form to be considered.

Tryout timeframes will be held on Thursday, August 29 and Friday, August 30 in the Joe & Barbara Schwartz Center gym and will be specified in detail on the Google Form. If the timeframes do not work for you, please note that on the form, as the Atheltic Department can allow additional tryout dates in special circumstances.

The tryout will be a 30-minute process that consists of spending time in the mascot suit and scenario-based "fan" interactions such as dancing/reacting to music, getting a "crowd" excited, etc.

Students who try out are allowed to bring one additional person to assist them with getting inside the mascot suit for the first time.

Questions? Email the CFCC Athletic Department at athletics@cfcc.edu.