Reign - The Â鶹´«Ã½ Mermaid

For more than 20 years, mermaids have been the iconic symbol of the City of Norfolk. In 1999, local attorney and Â鶹´«Ã½ alumnus Peter G. Decker Jr. and his wife, Bess, introduced the idea of Mermaids on Parade to Norfolk civic leaders. Students selected Reign's name, and the statue's presence on Â鶹´«Ã½'s campus creates a tradition connecting students and alumni to Norfolk's history. Reign was unveiled and dedicated on October 28, 2020 at Brock Commons, joining a fleet of more than 100 mermaid sculptures in Norfolk.

The Making of Reign the Â鶹´«Ã½ Mermaid

Student Government Association leaders and art students collaborated with local artist and former Â鶹´«Ã½ student Georgia Mason on the design and creation of the statue.

Claim Your Crown

Visit Reign at Brock Commons, W. 47th Street, and take a picture standing underneath the sculpture's crown. Use the hashtag #Â鶹´«Ã½mermaid to share your photo.

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2000+
Pieces of Mosaic Tile
10 Feet
Fiberglass Structure
300+
Hours of Labor