Rhody Turns 100 Rhody the Ram turns 100The University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement will hold a celebration on March 8 in the Memorial Union.10 a.m. – 2 p.m. ‘2 Rams in Love’Couple started lasting connection serving as Rhody mascots: Cortney and David Nicolato celebrated 18 years of marriage in February.I lOve Ewe 100 years of RhodySelected as the mascot in 1923, the Battering Ram made its first official appearance in 1929. Rhody turns 100 on March 8.THe Full History Rhody through the years