Kids from the local community came to Panzer Gym on Sunday, Sept. 25 to audition to become Li’l Rocky, MSU’s newest mascot at sporting events and other university functions.

Participants donned the Li'l Rocky costume and danced for a panel of judges who rated them according to “comfort in costume,” “ability to improvise,” “enthusiasm” and more.

The fun-filled audition session, featured games, popcorn, cotton candy, music and Rocky the Red Hawk.