DATE: October
10, 2000
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBJECT: SAVE THE AZTEC
Summary: For 75 years, San Diego State University has proudly held the Aztec
as its mascot. The Aztec is a symbol of the University and is displayed
widely on T-shirts, book bags, the pedestrian bridge at College Avenue
and on SDSU team uniforms. For years, fans have cheered on the home team
after the Monty Montezuma mascot runs out onto the football field. As
the honored ruler of the powerful Aztec empire, Monty Montezuma is a mascot
of which to be proud. With five SDSU alumni on this Board of Supervisors,
it=s extremely important to us to continue the proud tradition of the
Aztec mascot.
Recommendation: Direct the Chief Administrative Officer to draft a letter of support,
to be signed by the Chair of the Board, to the University Senate and San
Diego State University President, Stephen Weber, outlining this Board=s
support for maintaining the SDSU mascot, the Aztec.
Fiscal Impact: BACKGROUND: Recently, this symbol of tradition has come under fire. Last month the
Native American Student Alliance adopted a resolution to scrap the mascot.
This resolution was approved last week by the Associated Students Council
by a vote of 22-8-1. On October 10, the resolution will go before the
University Senate and then to President Weber=s desk for a final decision.
With five SDSU alumni on this Board of Supervisors, it=s extremely important
to us to continue the proud tradition of the Aztec mascot. The Aztec is
a symbol of SDSU and a symbol of its heritage and tradition. As the honored
ruler of the powerful Aztec empire, Monty Montezuma is a mascot of which
to be proud and one that will help the legend of the Aztecs live on. It
would be a shame to turn our back on this history. We urge your support.
Respectfully Submitted,
DIANNE JACOB PAM SLATER
CHAIRWOMAN DIANNE JACOB AND SUPERVISOR PAM SLATER
There is no fiscal impact as a result of this request.
For 75 years, San Diego State University has proudly held the Aztec as
its mascot. The Aztec is a symbol of the University and is displayed widely
on T-shirts, book bags, the pedestrian bridge at College Avenue and on
SDSU team uniforms. For years, fans have cheered on the home team after
the Monty Montezuma mascot runs out onto the football field.
Chairwoman
Supervisor, Third District
