# @itsericaaberg on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CsKn-KgN7MS
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/6936236-itsericaaberg-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/eafea4d946.jpg
- **Posted:** 2023-05-13T02:08:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Eric Aaberg (@ItsEricAaberg) — https://gondola.cc/ItsEricAaberg

## Caption

As the University Commencement concludes, the university’s largest secret unveils. 🧡💫

Over the past 4 years, I held the honor of bringing my best friend and the galaxy’s favorite comet to life. Being the university mascot and captain of the mascot program at UT Dallas, I saw a whole new perspective of our campus, student life, and my overall experience at UTD. Whether it was welcoming students at Orientation and hugging them during Weeks of Welcome or even high-fiving all of the graduates at Graduation, it brought a huge smile to my face (and Temoc’s - of course), seeing everyone instantly light up when Temoc entered the room. As students would scream out his name when they saw him, take a selfie or video with him, or even come in for a high-five or hug - Temoc opened his heart and love for all of the students around campus.

If you haven’t met Temoc yet, let me give you a quick summary about him:

Temoc is a friendly, sweet (sometimes sensitive and dramatic…), wholehearted Comet who loves making all students smile and laugh when out and about around campus. From his built appearance at first, he may seem a little scary, but once you get to know him - he’s truly a sweetheart. Speaking of sweets, he loves milkyway bars and starbursts (since he always sees himself as a true star), and he’s always been afraid of fire extinguishers. 

Throughout the past few years, it was a pleasure to help grow the Mascot Team under utdallasspirit to new heights (heights… even Enarc reaches).

Over the past 4 years, Temoc has received the following awards:
* 2019 NCA Most Collegiate Mascot
* 2021 NCA All-American Mascot
* 2022 NCA All-American Mascot
* 2022 Top 4 NCA Collegiate Mascot in the Nation
* 2023 Top 4 DTU Collegiate Mascot in the Nation
* 2023 NDA National Champion (Spirit Rally)

Thank you, Temoc, for not just being my own UTD Hannah Montana moment, the sweetest Comet and alter personality, but also for being my best friend. You help make everyone around you happy, and I couldn’t be prouder of you. U-T-D Whoosh! 🧡💫 #UTDGrad #UTDone #UTDallas

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