Colonels Alternate Logo

In 1965, EKU unveiled its first mascot – Colonel Ebenezer Eagle – who represented both courage and honor while also paying homage to the university's military roots during World War II when many students served overseas with distinction. The current iteration of this character features him wearing his signature tri-corner hat accompanied by two stars on each side that stand for loyalty & patriotism respectively; he is also often seen carrying either a musket or sword depending on what type of event he appears at (i.,e sporting events vs alumni gatherings). In 1976, this mascot received another update where instead of being drawn directly onto paper like before it now had more detail added via airbrush techniques giving him more depth & realism than ever before!

Over time other symbols such as swords & shields (representing protection), eagles (symbolizing power), flames/torches(signifying knowledge)& anchors(standing for stability)have all been incorporated into various versions making them even more unique from one another yet still maintaining consistency throughout each rendition. Together these elements help create an overall look that embodies not only pride but tradition too - something every fan can appreciate!

As we move forward into 2020 there are sure to be new iterations released so stay tuned - you never know what exciting changes may come next!