With almost all Tracy High students on some sort of social network, Tracy High mascot Brutus Bulldog decided to join the fun. Brutus is now on social networks Instagram and Twitter (@DogPoundBrutus).

Leadership teacher Alayna Carter wanted to take advantage of today’s technology to reach out to students.

“It’s the trend, and we need to keep evolving to keep up with the students,” Carter said. “We needed to find the easiest way to get information to the largest amount of students.”

Brutus posts updates on school events and activities such as noontime activities, sporting events, and drama productions.

Brutus’ first week on social media seemed to be a success. Many students interacted with Brutus and leadership students, dancing, playing games, and taking pictures with Brutus.

“We got a good response from the fellow dogs for noontime activities after posting about it,” Brutus said. “Everyone was wearing green and gold and having fun.”

Students enjoy how Brutus interacts with them on Instagram and Twitter.

“It’s really great to see the school mascot around the campus,” senior Gianna Violante said. “It brings excitement to Tracy High.”

“It has given students better information and helped advertise to the school,” sophomore Josh Boehm said.

Brutus wants to raise the school spirit at Tracy High and encourages students to wear green and gold.

“My goal is to use social media to revitalize school spirit at Tracy High,” Brutus said.

Right now Brutus is doing a countdown to the stadium opening on Instagram, posting pictures of Brutus and students waiting for football season each night.

Brutus plans on teaming up with Tracy Crime Stoppers to reach out to middle schools to talk about the dangers of bullying, cyber-bullying, and to get them excited for high school.

Currently Brutus has 426 followers on Instagram and 227 followers on Twitter.

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Photo Courtesy of @DogPoundBrutus on Instagram

Brutus Bulldog catches a ride with the security guards.