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1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | 1975 | 1976 | 1977 | 1978 | 1979 | 1980 | 1981 | 1982 | 1983 | 1984 | 1985 | 1986 | 1987 | 1988 | 1989 | From wildcat to taming criminals By Suki Deen It’s not easy being a Wildcat – just ask the friendly feline and Wilmington University mascot, the Wildcat. This Wildcat is not just an entertainer; he is an ambassador of Wilmington University, exuding school pride, charisma and energy. The Wildcat is full of spirit, an avid athlete and has a great personality, all while being a diligent student. In fact, the Wildcat is very much like many other Wilmington University students; he is reaching for the stars. Jason Efelis knows all about the trials and tribulations of being a Wildcat. He was the Wilmington University mascot while pursuing his bachelor’s degree. “I remember jumping off this mini trampoline and trying to dunk a basketball,” recalls Efelis with a laugh. “Well I ended up missing the basket, but that wasn’t the worst of it. I grabbed a hold of the rim, my feet swung up, and I ended up falling to the ground and hitting my head. I was knocked unconscious and when I came to a few seconds later, I stumbled off the court.” Although a lot of people in the audience found it amusing, Efelis had sprained his neck and had a mild concussion, one of the few times that Efelis proved being a Wildcat was no easy job. Susan L. Gregg A native of the small town of Pennsville, N.J., Efelis was a gymnast, athlete, and mascot for his high school sport’s team. Growing up, Efelis was one of five children, including a paternal twin brother to whom he always has a special bond. As a child, Efelis suffered from asthma, and his struggle with this chronic condition helped him decide on a career path: he wanted to be a doctor and help people battling health conditions. In high school, he changed his mind and decided upon law enforcement. “I guess that is why I decided on this line of work,” says Efelis. “I like to help people.” Efelis decided to pursue his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice after his mother declared that she was go- ing back to school to earn her bachelor’s degree. “When I saw she had decided to go back after all these years, I decided I had to get my degree, too,” says Efelis. After both were accepted to Wilmington University, Efelis and his mother inspired each other to persevere and work hard towards their educational goals. While completing his Master of Administration of Justice degree at Wilmington, he was accepted to the Gloucester County Police Academy, where he excelled in his police training to become president of his class. “Getting an education at Wilmington University was so helpful to me when pursuing police academy training at Gloucester,” says Efelis. “Everything I learned at Wilmington University was applicable to the training I was receiving.” Today, Efelis is pursuing another tough job; he is a patrolman in the Pennsville Police Department. Interested in teaching criminal justice, and possibly coaching gymnastics, Efelis is excited to see what the future holds. “I really enjoy working in law enforcement. Every day is new and interesting,” says Efelis. And while taming criminals might be his new line of work, he will always be a Wildcat at heart. n 44 Wilmington University magazine
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