Lively has officially gained a new addition to its college. It’s not a student, building or even a program. In this case, it’s something that defines the school in a new way.
Lively recently unveiled a new mascot called the Titans.
“When you look at the logo of the Mascot, you notice there’s not a person,” said BJ Van Camp, Director of Lively Technical College.
The new logo/mascot has no physical form. It’s meant to bring attention to the school and increase awareness of the public about its opportunities for workforce skill development. With a blue bold, blue-and-gray, shield and sword design Van Camp says the mascot/logo represents much of what Lively is all about. Across the symbolism, is the word Titan.
“A titan has the spirit of a fighter who never gets down, is resilient and is ready to overcome any obstacle or challenge,” said Van Camp.
Van Camp went on to say that Lively students are resilient and like to learn skills that require them to work with their hands. These skills, like welding and nursing, are among the dozen or so specialties that Lively offers. She also said the school’s non-traditional classroom model is geared toward high-paying, trade-based careers that don’t require advanced degrees. Lively is run by the Leon County School District, and students pay tuition and fees to attend.
The college’s new mascot unveiling comes on the heels of talks regarding its future and whether it should become a part of Tallahassee State College. A group studying that issue ultimately decided to leave Lively with LCS.