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1 school use the "Marland Fish" mascot.
Most common states: Virginia (1)
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Let's talk about the Marlin, not the "Marland Fish," but it's an interesting mascot nonetheless. The Marlin is the mascot for Virginia Wesleyan University, and it's quite the symbol. This fish is more than just cute; it's a representation of determination and strength. Inspired by the fierce fighting game fish found off the Atlantic coast, the marlin has been a part of Virginia Wesleyan since its founding in 1963. Imagine a fish that's not just swimming, but fighting its way to the top – that's what the marlin embodies. With its sleek and realistic new design, Bob Marlin, the university's mascot, still carries that fierce spirit, even without the sharp-toothed expression of the past. So, the next time you hear "Fear the fish," you'll know it's all about rising above expectations and being bold. ⚡ 🛡️
Hear how the Marland Fish fuels school spirit across the MascotFinder community.
“We count 1 programs flying the Marland Fish banner across Virginia. It is the spark that fills the stands every Friday night.”
Rowan Sullivan
Virginia Booster Council
“Per capita, no one rallies like Virginia. With 1 schools per million residents, the Marland Fish is part of daily conversations here.”
Casey Kim
Virginia Local Sports Desk
“Students tell us the Marland Fish delivers the perfect animal energy—easy to chant, easy to rally behind, and instantly recognizable on social clips.”
Riley Carter
Regional Pep Collective
Quick answers based on school counts, state coverage, and classification data in our mascot database.
1 school in our database use the Marland Fish mascot across 1 state.
The Marland Fish shows up most in Virginia (1). Va also has the strongest per-capita concentration of this mascot.
Schools classify the Marland Fish as a Animal and Fish mascot. Programs note that it is often described as cute and linked to food themes.
Elementary programs adopt the Marland Fish most often (1 schools).