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

• $1,000 stipend 

• 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

Tryout timeframes will be held on Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30pm in the Joe & Barbara Schwartz Center gym.

The tryout will be a 15-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.