Mt. Daniel’s Mascot, Danny the Hippo, Turns 52

Mt. Daniel’s Mascot, Danny the Hippo, Turns 52

With hundreds of excited fans donning their personally made hippo ears and singing Danny’s favorite songs, the Mount Daniel School mascot made a surprise appearance, his first ever, during an annual celebration of his birthday last week.

With hundreds of excited fans donning their personally made hippo ears and singing Danny’s favorite songs, the Mount Daniel School mascot made a surprise appearance, his first ever, during an annual celebration of his birthday last week. The mascot turned 52.

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