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Camino & Trailblazer

Since North Florida College’s name change in 2019, previously North Florida Community College, a methodical effort was taken to rebrand the image of the College, including its mascot. After many years of anticipation, the NFC Sentinel is now represented by three distinct characters: The Horse, Spaniard, and Halberd. Approved during the NFC Board of Trustees meeting on November 21, 2023, and revealed to faculty and staff on January 5, 2024, the new mascot is the personification of what an NFC Sentinel represents: preparation, strength, and confidence. The mascot is symbolic of cherished Florida and local history, coupled with NFC pride and tradition.

Camino
Mascot
Staff and Mascots
Mascots and Foundation
Celebrating Sentinel Fest
NFC Board Member and Mascot
Trailblazer and Pickleball
Public Safety and Mascots
Mascots getting a Career Reading on the Future

 

Florida is proud of its Spanish roots, where we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month each September 15 – October 15, focusing on Hispanic heroes and their contributions to freedom.

Each summer, St. Augustine hosts an all-day event that celebrates the Spanish-sanctioned first free Black settlement in North America.

Spain also governed Florida as two republics – the Spanish Republic and Native Republic, where the Spanish did not often interfere with tribal affairs and an appointed official was deemed a Protector for the Indians of Spanish Florida.

NFC’s main campus sits adjacent to the Camino Real – the Royal Road – A Spanish-built road that connected missionary sites from St. Augustine to Pensacola. The first county seat of Madison, which then included territories of Taylor and Lafayette, was erected at the site of the Spanish Mission San Pedro. The Camino Real ran through the majority of NFC’s service district: Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, and Suwannee counties. Today, the road continues to connect Florida’s east and west coasts. We know it best as Highway 90.

The Marsh Tackie, a breed of horse originally brought into Florida by the Spanish in the 1500s, became the steed of choice by Florida cowmen until the 1930s. Recognizing the Marsh Tackie as a major contributor to Florida’s history, it now serves as the State’s official horse.

Many counties in NFC’s service district, has a long-standing history of relying upon horses to manage livestock and crops, which were original prominent economic sources for the area and continue to be.

Many counties in NFC’s service district, has a long-standing history of relying upon horses to manage livestock and crops, which were original prominent economic sources for the area and continue to be.

Used by Spanish foot soldiers in the early 1500s, the halberd is retained as a symbol of authority and ceremonial tradition.

In 1958, the first student government at NFC, then North Florida Junior College, included the halberd in the official college seal to represent strength.

Apply to be a part of establishing tradition for decades to come. From greeting our friends and families on campus, getting attendees hype at collegiate events, to making appearances in our surrounding communities, Camino and Trailblazer are symbols of Sentinel pride. Even though student leaders who are selected to serve as our mascots remain a secret, their excitement and energy shines through!

Learn More: Be A Sentinel Mascot

As the official mascot for North Florida College, the Sentinel is a symbol of our collegiate spirit. The Sentinel mascot is a secondary element when used with the Sentinel logo block.

Learn More: Mascot Brand Guide

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