I nominate Lepidochelys Kempi (the Kemp's ridley sea turtle) to be our class mascot. With the close proximal distance to the South Carolina Aquarium and the it's sea turtle rescue hospital, our class and the College of Charleston more generally, is in a great place to help local herps. There is no reason not to get involved and students could potentially have some one-on-one interactions with some amazing creatures. The following picture is of a rescued turtle named Dennis as he/she returns to the ocean in September 2013 after recuperating.