Husky Mascot Named in Honor of Harrison Golden

The always jovial husky that can be seen at athletic events and school meetings was named in honor of longtime faculty member Harrison Golden, who retired from New Hampton two years ago after 38 years as a beloved mentor, coach, and teacher.

In a ceremony during school meeting on Friday, Director of Athletics Jamie Arsenault explained that though the mascot had taken on a few different names in previous years, it seemed only natural to give the Husky a name that would resonate for eternity. He is now "Harry The Husky."

"Harrison Golden stands for everything New Hampton School is all about," Mr. Arsenault explained.

Harrison graciously accepted the honor and then, in a manner that only Harrison could provide, spun the tale of the first time he had something named in his honor. "It was a Faculty Member of the Week Award" explained Golden, noting that the award was a stuffed animal of a dog that he called a "mut."

Students laughed furiously at the wit Harrison displayed in his acceptance speech.

"I'm truly honored to have my name on the mascot," he said. "It's definitely better than the first time."