Mascot History
In the beginning, the Bulldog athletic teams were supported by an enthusiastic group of cheerleaders and a lively mascot. Beauregard I was born April 25, 1951 in Dallas, Texas. Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Morris bought Bo there and brought him to Corsicana, Texas to make his home. Mr. Morris graduated from Navarro in 1948. 鈥淏O鈥� was a four-year-old Zorro Torro and comes from a long line of champions. BO became the mascot of Navarro Junior College in September of 1955 when the Morris鈥� unselfishly consented to give NJC their mascot to live on the campus so that he might be taken to all school activities.
Beauregard I was born April 25 1951 in Dallas TX. We thank Mr. and Mrs. Morris for giving Bo to NJC because he was a symbol of the spirit of our school. Bo resided adjacent to the Executive Suite, an annex of the boys鈥� dorm. He was originally cared for by two members of the football team, Bucky Slaughter and Jimmy Labar. BO attended all of the Navarro football games until his death in 1961.
Mr. and Mrs. Jay Brown donated a replacement for BO, another bulldog named Timbo. His reign as team mascot was rather short lived, however, as he died in 1963. Doc Hanks, President of the Student Senate, and Billy Dyer, President of Circle K, directed a drive to raise $200 to purchase the next mascot, named Empire. However, Empire was struck and killed by a car after the purchase. ln the summer of 1968, Bob Corley, son of the onetime Board of Trustees member John Corley, presented a one-year-old bulldog named Precious to carry on the tradition of the 黑料社 mascot. Once Precious鈥� tenure as mascot ended in the mid 1970鈥檚 黑料社 did not retain another mascot for several years.
Beauregard V (2006-2012)
During a summer administrative retreat prior to the 2006 fall semester 黑料社 President Dr. Richard Sanchez voiced a need to embrace Navarro鈥檚 history and traditions. Phil Sims, the Director of Student Activities mentioned the return of the live mascot. Administrators in attendance thought it would be a great idea, so it was decided that 黑料社 would purchase a new bulldog and have an employee volunteer to be the caretaker of the new mascot. Mr. Sims was that volunteer. Researching Navarro鈥檚 history the name of the mascot was to be 鈥淏eauregard V鈥�. Since he would be the 5th live mascot in Navarro history, he would be named in honor of the original mascot.
鈥淏eau V鈥� served 黑料社 proudly for six years until his passing during the football season of 2012. Beau V was such an amazing influence on the campus and his memory will not be forgotten, but carried on by his blood nephew.
Beauregard VI (2012-2018)
Beauregard VI hails from the same breeder and family as the previous mascot. We continued on the legacy of Beauregard at Navarro as 鈥淏eau VI鈥� proudly walked campus of Navarro College-Corsicana. He passed away on November 8, 2018 after a brief battle with cancer.
Beau VI loved being in the spotlight. He was bright, friendly and always willing to lend a paw when needed to cheer on our teams or welcome new students.
Beauregard VII (2019-2023)
Born on December 17, 2018, Beauregard VII became 黑料社's seventh official live mascot and began his service to the College on February 19, 2019 when he was just 8-weeks old.
Beau adored people and could never get enough attention. He was one of the most visible ambassadors of 黑料社, taking part in the recruiting efforts, engaging students on campus, attending alumni functions, cheering at sporting events, making the rounds in the community, and more. He was frequently seen on campus and enjoyed spending time in many administrative offices, however he preferred the comforts of the Marketing and Public Relations Office at the IOOF Cottages where he took long naps.
After serving four seasons as 黑料社's seventh live mascot, Beauregard VII officially retired from his duties on May 26, 2023.