Bucky’s Big Reveal

Bucky’s Big Reveal By Jan Joslin / Photos by Ty Cornett

Dylan Margolis crossed the graduation stage May 7 wearing the big blue and white shoes of CSU’s beloved mascot, Bucky. It was the first time his identity was revealed.

Margolis, one of the first to serve under the new mascot program, donned the Bucky costume for two years under a new program designed by the Student Life division to instill campus pride and bring some stability to the character of Bucky. One of the stipulations of the scholarship was maintaining the secrecy of Bucky’s identity.

Chad Burn, a 2002 CSU alumnus and general manager and owner of the Chickfil-A on Rivers Avenue, generously supplied the funds for the Buccaneer Mascot Program Scholarship.

Margolis took the program seriously and attended Sweet 16 events, roamed the campus on a regular basis, rode a hoover board, kayaked in the Reflection Pond, gave out roses on Valentine’s Day, and much more.

He said, “It was my goal to show you how important you are, even if the world didn’t see you. It was really easy to be Bucky with all of you supporting him so much.”

In a video shared at commencement, he encouraged his fellow graduates to let people know how important they are. He said, “Love others how you love Bucky, with joy, passion, grace, and encouragement.”

Margolis also had the distinction of being the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Business Administration in global marketplace degree. The global marketplace major combines 40 hours of traditional business courses and 30 hours of Christian studies courses.

Morgan Acord, who plans to graduate in December, also served as Bucky the last two years. She is a communication studies major from Warrenville.

“It was my goal to show you how important you are, even if the world didn’t see you. It was really easy to be Bucky with all of you supporting him so much.”

– Dylan Margolis

Dylan Margolis and Morgan Acord were the first students to receive the Bucky Scholarship and spent many hours entertaining the campus and attending special events.

Dylan Margolis wore Bucky’s blue and white shoes across the stage at graduation. President Dondi Costin congratulates Dylan Margolis for his service as Bucky as Margolis is revealed for the first time.