PHJIrish Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Arsenal Technical High School was nicknamed the Green Clads until the 1960's. Now of course they're the Tech Titans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obi-Wan Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 11 hours ago, Gipper said: Actually, it has a great story behind it. What we call FrankFORT was named in honor of FrankFURT in Germany. The Hot Dog moniker generally evolved. Weirder yet is the Logansport Berries. They adopted Felix the Cat, an anthropomorphic black cat with white eyes, a black body, and a giant grin in 1926. Incidentally, Felix is from London, England. I did a research project in an Indiana History class in college about how this came to be. Not sure how many know this about Logansport, but they used to be the Red Devils. The religious leaders in the town hated that so when they built the new school they renamed the team to Berries because where they built the school they removed a Loganberry patch. Felix became a thing when the coach brought in a stuffed Felix cat and they took it out to the court and it began a win streak for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Arcadia Dragons Atlanta Gophers Walnut Grove Wolves Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 16 minutes ago, Obi-Wan said: I did a research project in an Indiana History class in college about how this came to be. Not sure how many know this about Logansport, but they used to be the Red Devils. The religious leaders in the town hated that so when they built the new school they renamed the team to Berries because where they built the school they removed a Loganberry patch. Felix became a thing when the coach brought in a stuffed Felix cat and they took it out to the court and it began a win streak for them. I do wonder how the good folks at Earlham College (Society of Friends or Quakers I believe) are with RHS bring nicknamed the Red Devils. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod22 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 Francesville Zebras + Medaryville Black Horses = West Central Trojans And also can't forget the Monterey High Flyers, who take their talents to Culver and Winamc now How about the schools with multiple nicknames: the Rockies and Pilgrims of Plymouth the Fillies and Mustangs of Kouts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yuccaguy Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 On 11/22/2020 at 2:23 PM, johnny U said: Is Lions the best nickname the new Elkhart High School could come up with? I believe that Central and Memorial played for a trophy known as the "Mangy Lion". So to placate BOTH schools with consolidation, it honestly makes sense to have the moniker of Lions. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maynard111 Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 3 hours ago, gonzoron said: Arcadia Dragons Atlanta Gophers Walnut Grove Wolves Remind me what was Jackson Central's mascot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 27 minutes ago, Maynard111 said: Remind me what was Jackson Central's mascot? Memory tells me it was the Eagles. But memory has been very unkind to me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonzoron Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 28 minutes ago, Maynard111 said: Remind me what was Jackson Central's mascot? Eagles. Cicero High was Red Devils. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 We’re ignoring the Mishawaka High Cavemen—Fred & Barney... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny U Posted November 24, 2020 Share Posted November 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Yuccaguy said: I believe that Central and Memorial played for a trophy known as the "Mangy Lion". So to placate BOTH schools with consolidation, it honestly makes sense to have the moniker of Lions. Good point Yuccguy. I forgot about the "Mangy Lion 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 (edited) Brook Purple Aces + Goodland Trojans + Kentland Blue Devils (in addition to the Earl Park Cardinals and Ramblin’ Rats of Raub=the South Newton Rebels. Edited November 24, 2020 by Gipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 24, 2020 Author Share Posted November 24, 2020 We also have the Ambia Wildcats, Fair Oaks Cherokees, and Hanging Grove Hornets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 20 hours ago, Gipper said: Before Muda gets mad at me, I better eat some crow. Our Frankfort became linked with the Frankfurt in Germany (which is way better than the capital of Kentucky) and the Hot Dog name evolved. Another story is that the FHS basketball was being a Lafayette (not sure if it was Jeff, McCutcheon, Harrison, etc.) and a newspaper reporter referred to them as Hot Dogs and the name stuck. I haven't heard the Lafayette story before, but it could be true. I am not a Frankfort lifer so I'm sure there are some stories regarding the Hot Dog moniker that I have not heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AG Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 11 hours ago, Obi-Wan said: I did a research project in an Indiana History class in college about how this came to be. Not sure how many know this about Logansport, but they used to be the Red Devils. The religious leaders in the town hated that so when they built the new school they renamed the team to Berries because where they built the school they removed a Loganberry patch. Felix became a thing when the coach brought in a stuffed Felix cat and they took it out to the court and it began a win streak for them. I read in an article that a fan had a stuffed Felix and ran out onto the court with it after a win. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 1 hour ago, Muda69 said: I haven't heard the Lafayette story before, but it could be true. I am not a Frankfort lifer so I'm sure there are some stories regarding the Hot Dog moniker that I have not heard. Got it. I think it is a hell of a nickname with apparently a life of its own. 8 hours ago, Staxawax said: Memory tells me it was the Eagles. But memory has been very unkind to me! Get this man some Prevagen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 2 hours ago, Muda69 said: I haven't heard the Lafayette story before, but it could be true. I am not a Frankfort lifer so I'm sure there are some stories regarding the Hot Dog moniker that I have not heard. Muda, 2 questions: How long have you lived in the Frankfort school district? What year did you join the GID? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 This thread has been fun. I started the other day not realizing it would be this popular. No one’s beating anybody up or being overtly hostile. Keep dropping some good ones like the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs—OK, so that one doesn’t play in the IHSAA, but I’m sure you get my drift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 Clay City Eels!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staxawax Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 11 minutes ago, Gipper said: Clay City Eels!!! Eminence Eels! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, Staxawax said: Eminence Eels! The Cougars shouldn’t feel threatened... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod22 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Can't forget - the Flying Jets of Adams Central - Coach Nowlins Bombers - the Clovers of Cloverdale - the Ingots of River Forest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muda69 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, Staxawax said: Muda, 2 questions: How long have you lived in the Frankfort school district? What year did you join the GID? sending pm. Edited November 25, 2020 by Muda69 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gipper Posted November 25, 2020 Author Share Posted November 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Mod22 said: Can't forget - the Flying Jets of Adams Central - Coach Nowlins Bombers - the Clovers of Cloverdale - the Ingots of River Forest The Tiger Cubs of Greencastle The Rams of Paoli 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnny U Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 10 hours ago, Gipper said: This thread has been fun. I started the other day not realizing it would be this popular. No one’s beating anybody up or being overtly hostile. Keep dropping some good ones like the UC Santa Cruz Banana Slugs—OK, so that one doesn’t play in the IHSAA, but I’m sure you get my drift. Traverse City (MI) Pit Spitters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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