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Archie's Team

Archie and Friend Information

Overview of Archie 

Over the years, Archie and Archie’s friends have represented USI at thousands of athletic and community events and serve as primary spirit role models and ambassadors for the University. USI’s mascot program is seeking students who embody and encourage Screagle Pride to serve as Archie or one of Archie’s friends. The goal is to inspire Screaming Eagles, young and young-at-heart, and support the University’s goals of achieving national prominence in each varsity sport and continued academic excellence. 

Try Out Information

Dates:

  • Tuesday, March 17; 5pm; UC 226-227
  • Wednesday, March 18; 5pm; UC 226-227


What to expect:

  •  The tryout will include music and dances typically played during athletic events. This may include the Cotton Eye Joe, the Chicken Dance, the Macarena, YMCA, and USI Fight Song. There will also be a freestyle portion where you will need to dance to a surprise song selected at random.

How do I sign up?

  • The application does require a recommendation from a faculty or staff member

What to wear:

  • Comfortable athletic clothing

What happens after this?

  • After deliberation, our team will invite the top candidates to participate in a short interview to make final determinations. All participants will be notified of their status, regardless of the outcome.

Application

Apply to be Archie or Archie's Friend. Details and Requirements for the roles are stated below.

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Role Requirements

Archie 

  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events
  • Generate crowd involvement, socialize with/entertain fans and embody and encourage Screaming Eagle pride in and out of athletics
  • $5,000 annual scholarship applied to the 2025-2026 academic year ($2,500 distributed at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters)
  • 3-15 hours per week
  • 70-95 hours per semester (hours worked over 95 will be paid hourly)
  • Required to attend bi-weekly or weekly spirit meeting
  • Must be a full-time student at USI
  • Must be in good academic standing at USI and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale when the scholarship is awarded and received
  • Due to the constraints of the size of the suit, applicants are preferred to be between 5’4” and 5’11”

Archie's Friend 

  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events to serve as Archie’s assistant
  • Guide Archie, talk for Archie, pass out promotional items for Archie etc.
  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events as Archie if needed (mostly photo opportunities)
  • Hourly pay
  • Hours will vary
  • Required to attend bi-weekly or weekly spirit meeting
  • Must be a full-time student at USI