Coast Guard Plush – Buster Bear – OBJEE
“Objee” the stuffed bear is a nice addition to “The Legend of Objee” children’s book.
HISTORY: Objee isthe name of the Coast Guard bear. As recently as 1984, a live bear (Objee) was kept on the Academy grounds and occasionally roamed the barracks. Even back in 1926, the bear had been the Academy’s mascot for sometime in honor of the Cutter Bear, which had served in the Arctic Zone for years. However, it was during this year that a Cadet by the name of Steven Evans returned from leave with a live bear cub. He somehow talked the Superintendent, into allowing the bear to stay at the Academy. The bear was named Objee, which was short for “objectionable presence.” He had many homes throughout his tenure at the Academy, but the one he spent the most time in, and his last home was the old Academy observatory. Although he did not sleep in Chase Hall, Objee was often brought into the barracks and turned loose. He showered in the cadet showers, and was even allowed to eat in the wardroom from time to time. Cadet Objee was particularly fond of visiting cadets during study hour. Apparently he lived up to his name because finally in 1984 after 27 live Objees, the tradition was ended.
