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Archie's Team

Archie and Friend Information

* All positions for the role of Archie are currently full for the academic year (2025-2026). The role of Archie's friend is still open and currently taking applications! 

Overview of Archie 

Over the years, Archie and Archie’s friends have represented USI at thousands of athletic and community events and serve as primary spirit role models and ambassadors for the University. USI’s mascot program is seeking students who embody and encourage Screagle Pride to serve as Archie or one of Archie’s friends. The goal is to inspire Screaming Eagles, young and young-at-heart, and support the University’s goals of achieving national prominence in each varsity sport and continued academic excellence. 

Application

Apply to be Archie or Archie's Friend. Details and Requirements for the roles are stated below.

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Role Requirements

Archie 

  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events
  • Generate crowd involvement, socialize with/entertain fans and embody and encourage Screaming Eagle pride in and out of athletics
  • $5,000 annual scholarship applied to the 2025-2026 academic year ($2,500 distributed at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters)
  • 3-15 hours per week
  • 70-95 hours per semester (hours worked over 95 will be paid hourly)
  • Required to attend bi-weekly or weekly spirit meeting
  • Must be a full-time student at USI
  • Must be in good academic standing at USI and maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale when the scholarship is awarded and received
  • Due to the constraints of the size of the suit, applicants are preferred to be between 5’4” and 5’11”

Archie's Friend 

  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events to serve as Archie’s assistant
  • Guide Archie, talk for Archie, pass out promotional items for Archie etc.
  • Attend required campus, athletic and community events as Archie if needed (mostly photo opportunities)
  • Hourly pay
  • Hours will vary
  • Required to attend bi-weekly or weekly spirit meeting
  • Must be a full-time student at USI