At the beginning of every fall semester, Montclair State University hosts its annual Red Hawk Day, a day filled with celebration and school spirit in anticipation of the new academic year.
Red Hawk Day 2025 commenced with over a hundred students attending the student organization fair in Yogi Berra Stadium, followed by speeches from Student Government Association (SGA) President Leila Jones, Vice President for Student Development and Campus Life Dr. Dawn Soufleris and President Jonathan Koppell. The day wrapped up with a free carnival for students, faculty and other administrators.
This serves as not only a day to celebrate pride in school spirit but also an opportunity to create college memories that’ll stick for years to come.
Rocky, Roxy, and Deacon rally the crowd at Yoga Berra Stadium. Sophia Lazaridis︱The Montclarion Photo credit: Sophia Lazaridis
College of Communications and Media students passionately cheering as their college gets called. David Bien-Aime︱The Montclarion
Freshman gather in Yogi Berra by their College to listen in on faculty speeches. Sophia Lazaridis︱The Montclarion Photo credit: Sophia Lazaridis
Montclair State University President Jonathan Koppell speaking to the crowd of students and welcoming the incoming freshman class at the event. David Bien-Aime︱The Montclarion
Students rally with their towels as their college gets called in Yogi Berra. Sophia Lazaridis︱The Montclarion Photo credit: Sophia Lazaridis
MUFASA club's group photo with Roxy during the student organization fair. David Bien-Aime︱The Montclarion
Montclair State students at the Super Shot ride eagerly waiting for the free fall drop to begin. Sophia Lazaridis︱The Montclarion Photo credit: Sophia Lazaridis
Mascots Rocky, Roxy and Deacon all dancing to the music at Yogi Berra stadium event. David Bien-Aime︱The Montclarion
Montclair State students on one of the Red Hawk Day carnival rides. Sophia Lazaridis︱The Montclarion Photo credit: Sophia Lazaridis
Students line up to get their empanadas and sauce during the Red Hawk Day carnival. David Bien-Aime︱The Montclarion
