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WCTC announces name of redesigned owl mascot

This year – 2023 – Waukesha County Technical College is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and as part of the centennial, the College’s owl mascot was renamed. The name was chosen through a voting process from submissions by members of the WCTC community, and the official name was revealed earlier in January to the College community.

The new mascot – Oliver Lindholm Steele – pays homage to the College’s history: "Oliver" represents "all of you" – the faculty, staff, students, alumni, business and community partners who make the College a success; "Lindholm" pays tribute to the College’s first, full-time director, O.B. Lindholm, who served as the school’s leader for 26 years; and “Steele” is a nod to the family whose former farmland the main Pewaukee campus is built upon. More casually, the mascot will be known as "Ollie."

WCTC has been igniting imaginations and instilling a love of learning through transformative education for a century. Throughout the year, many College and community events are planned to reflect on the past, look ahead to the future and celebrate the College’s achievements.

Ollie Owl mascot

About Waukesha County Technical College

Waukesha County Technical College, the leader in workforce development, prepares learners for success within the region and global economy. The College offers more than 170 areas of study including associate degree, technical diploma, apprenticeship and short-term certificate programs. Customized training for employers is also available. To learn more, visit www.wctc.edu

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