Owl - Westfield State University - Westfield, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 07.949 W 072° 47.778
18T E 682130 N 4666836
A wood carving of the owl mascot is located on the campus of Westfield State University at 577 Western Ave, Westfield, MA
Waymark Code: WM12NGA
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 06/22/2020
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Jake39
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In front of Ely Campus Center on the grounds of Westfield State University is a beautifully done 6' tall wood carving of the school mascot, a great horned owl. The sculpture was created from a reclaimed section of Eastern White Pine by award winning artist Ken Packie the owner of Berkshire Mountain Sculpture. The owl is depicted perched on a tree stump. The owl was installed in early May 2019 as a gift from the class of 2019.

A bronze plaque at the base of the statue is inscribed:

            GIFT FROM THE CLASS OF 2019

GIANA DEAN                   KAYLA ROCHELEAU
SARAH HOLLSTEIN         SHANE STOCKER
CAITLIN BURLEY             PHILECIA STRAUSS
MARCUS PAYNE              SAMANTHA THERRIEN
                    AMBER UZZELL

Type of wood carving: Combination of carving tools

Artist's Name: Ken Packie

Approximate size/height: 6'

Type of wood: Eastern White Pine

Other type: Not listed
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