| Peruna | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Peruna III | |
| University | Southern Methodist University |
| Conference | ACC |
| Description | Shetland Pony |
| First seen | 1932 |
Peruna is the official mascot and fight song of the Southern Methodist University (SMU) Mustangs, named after Peruna, a popular patent medicine (18 percent alcohol).[1] The name "Peruna" is given to each successive live mascot. The mascot debuted in 1932, and since then a black Shetland pony, Peruna, has been present at every SMU home football game except for one. The costumed mascot is also referred to as "Peruna." Peruna was selected the #10 Best College Mascot by America's Best and Top Ten in 2009.[2]
- ^ The Peruna Tonic
- ^ "Best College Mascots (Live)". Best of America. Archived from the original on 2016-06-21. Retrieved 2021-07-11.