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Live/anthropomorphic cougar. Origin of name. Student contest. First seen. 1947. Related mascot (s) Sasha. Shasta is the mascot of the University of Houston athletics teams, the Houston Cougars. The name "Shasta" refers to both a live and an anthropomorphic costumed cougar mascot.
26. Sept. 2019 · Shasta, UH’s cougar mascot, has been a symbol of the University since 1947, when a mountain lion was purchased from Mexico by members of the Alpha Phi Omega fraternity. The fraternity held a “Name the Mascot” competition, and student Joe Randol won with the entry “Shasta.”
23. Aug. 2021 · Shasta Ⅲ, a.k.a. “The Lady” served from 1965-1977, and may have been the most famous of all the university’s cougars. Along with being the university’s mascot, “The Lady” was featured in commercial spots for American Motors. Shasta Ⅲ made her mascot debut during the November 6, 1965 homecoming game.
HOUSTON, Aug. 5, 2022 — Shasta VI, the University of Houston’s live cougar mascot who made his home at the Houston Zoo, passed away from a progressive spinal disease on Thursday, Aug. 4.
5. Aug. 2022 · HOUSTON – Shasta VI, the University of Houston’s spirited mascot, has passed away due to progressive spinal disease on Thursday, the school announced. He was 10 years old. According to the...
5. Aug. 2022 · After 10 years of service to University of Houston, Shasta VI was euthanized at the Houston Zoo on Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022. Here's a look back at all six live cougar mascots that UH has had.
In 1947, the institution launched one of its many rich traditions by adopting the cougar, later named Shasta, as its official mascot. The university became a state institution in 1963 and joined the newly created University of Houston System in 1977. University of Houston, War and Growth, 1939-1950.
