Dear School Community, We regret to inform you that our beloved mascot, Sammy the Panther, has sustained an injury. Yesterday, during the halftime performance at the game, Sammy was involved in an accident that resulted in a sprained ankle. Sammy has been a spirited and enthusiastic presence at all of our school events, rallying the crowd and spreading school pride. This injury comes as a setback not only for Sammy but for our entire school community. The school administration immediately attended to Sammy's injury, providing medical attention and ensuring that appropriate measures were taken for a speedy recovery. However, the extent of the injury will require Sammy to take some time off from their beloved role as our mascot.
Lupercalia
Lupercalia was an ancient pagan festival held each year in Rome on February 15. Although Valentine’s Day shares its name with a martyred Christian saint, some historians believe the holiday is actually an offshoot of Lupercalia. Unlike Valentine’s Day, however, Lupercalia was a bloody, violent and sexually charged celebration awash with animal sacrifice, random matchmaking and coupling in the hopes of warding off evil spirits and infertility.
However, the extent of the injury will require Sammy to take some time off from their beloved role as our mascot. We understand that Sammy holds a special place in everyone's hearts, and we want to assure you that we are doing everything in our power to support their recovery process. We have enlisted the help of a professional mascot trainer who will be working closely with Sammy to ensure a full and safe recovery.
Lupercalia and the Legend of Romulus and Remus
No one knows the exact origin of Lupercalia, but it has been traced back as far as the 6th century B.C.
According to Roman legend, the ancient King Amulius ordered Romulus and Remus—his twin nephews and founders of Rome—to be thrown into the Tiber River to drown in retribution for their mother’s broken vow of celibacy.
A servant took pity on them, however, and placed them inside a basket on the river instead. The river-god carried the basket and the brothers downriver to a wild fig tree where it became caught in the branches. The brothers were then rescued and cared for by a she-wolf in a den at the base of Palatine Hill where Rome was founded.
The twins were later adopted by a shepherd and his wife and learned their father’s trade. After killing the uncle who’d ordered their death, they found the cave den of the she-wolf who’d nurtured them and named it Lupercal.
It’s thought Lupercalia took place to honor the she-wolf and please the Roman fertility god Lupercus.
During Sammy's absence, we kindly request your understanding and patience. Though it will be undeniably difficult to fill Sammy's shoes, we are confident that our school community will come together to uphold our values of unity and support. In the meantime, we encourage students, teachers, and parents to show their support for Sammy by sending them well wishes and positive thoughts. Let us all rally together and offer our mascot encouragement to aid in their healing process. We will keep you updated on Sammy's progress and will inform you as soon as they are ready to return to their prominent role on the sidelines. In the meantime, we ask that you join us in wishing Sammy a speedy recovery. Thank you for your understanding and support. Warm regards, [Your Name].
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