Oklahoma's Sooner Schooner Mascot Gets Its First Native American Driver

The University of Oklahoma's famed Sooner Schooner has a new driver, making history in the process. For the first time, a Native American woman will steer the iconic covered wagon. The Sooner Schooner is a central game-day tradition. A matching pair of white ponies, named Boomer and Sooner, pull the wagon across the football field before games and after the team scores. This role holds special significance in Oklahoma, a state with a rich Native American heritage. The new driver's appointment highlights a meaningful step for the university's community.