Hunter Johnston, who has performed as North Idaho College mascot Cecil Cardinal since April 2023, wears his mascot gloves and bird feet as he places confetti on his mortarboard Friday morning after the commencement ceremony. "I’m just feeling proud of myself," he said. "And seeing everyone else walking across the stage, that made me feel really happy.”
May 11, 2024
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North Idaho College graduates celebrate commencement
School spirit was tangible Friday morning as North Idaho College's 2024 graduates celebrated one of the biggest moments in their academic journeys. That spirit was on full display with Hunter Johnston, who has performed as NIC's mascot, Cecil Cardinal, since April 2023. He made his way across the commencement stage wearing his fuzzy Cardinal red gloves and oversized plush bird feet. “I’m feeling good, I finally have a summer off. No summer classes,” said Johnston, who graduated from Coeur d'Alene High School with honors in 2021 and received a dual degree in chemistry and general studies from NIC.