As the HokieBird mascot at Virginia Tech, Augusta County native Amy Wells had to keep her role as “the bird” a secret from other students. To uphold the mascot’s mystique, when she was in ...

"Or a party and announce it to people." The way students reveal to everyone that they were the HokieBird is by wearing the mascot's feet at graduation along with the cap and gown. A photo of Wells in ...

STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - One Staunton resident has released her story of being the first female Virginia Tech mascot and the many life lessons she learned over the years. For Amy Wells, her passion ...