Introducing the Kenyon Owls
Kenyon athletes are gearing up for a new season as the Owls.
About Kenyon’s Owl
The name Owls is inspired by the Kokosing River, a beloved feature of our campus. Kokosing loosely translates to “River of Little Owls” — a tribute to the many species of owls living in our area. Like Kenyon athletes, owls are intelligent, perceptive and fierce. We have, in our Kenyon way, been singing their praises for years in Kokosing Farewell. The Kenyon owl was designed to align with owls native to Ohio, including the horned and Eastern-screech owl, but — because it is a logo and not a figurative drawing — it is not a strict interpretation of any one species.
From Our Students
Several athletes, including some members of the Kenyon Student-Athlete Advisory Committee, were given a sneak peek at the new Owl look. Here’s what they had to say:
Peter Haas ’25, basketball
“It looks really fierce, I think everyone’s going to be really excited when they see it. I can’t wait to be on the court wearing a jersey with that on it.”
Delaney Gallagher ’23, lacrosse
“It’s tough and you’re gonna like it. I think the owl depicts a fierce and competitive animal, that’s how we want to portray ourselves.”
Jake Davidson ’23, baseball
“I think it’ll look cool on our uniforms, it’ll be cool for us to compete with us for the first time. Having something that encompasses all the teams and everyone at Kenyon is going to be a benefit.”
Tatumn Eccleston ’23, lacrosse
“This logo embraces tradition while also showcasing a fierce and professional look for Kenyon Athletics. Go Owls!”
When will we see new owl gear?
The owls identity will be incorporated as uniforms and equipment are replaced, following our regular replacement cycle. Every athlete was given a t-shirt with the Owl to kick-off the academic year. T-shirts and other items with the owl on it are available now for purchase in the bookstore.
