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TERREBONNE TIGERS-IDA TIGER
Sometime between 1918 and 1988. Terrebonne students began calling themselves the Tigers, According to alum Albert Dupont, many believe the mascot was named for the Louisiana State University tigers, who were named for a Civil War regiment named the Fighting Tigers.
ED. WHITE CARDINALS—T-DOUG
Decided on by student contest T-Doug the Cardinals name pays homage to Edward Douglas White, the school’s namesake. The cardinal dates back to Thibodaux College, a boys’ school. When the girls” and boys” schools consolidated into on in 1966 and became E. D. White Catholic High School, the traditions of the college were adopted.
ELLENDER PATRIOTS – PATRICK AND PERRY
Ellender’s mascot was selected in a fittingly patriotic way – by general election. Students voted an the mascot they wished to represent their school and Patrick became the original costumed patriot. When a new costume was purchased, rather than retire Patrick, the school decided to welcome Perry to the field as well
SOUTH LAFOURCHE TARPONS-T-BOY
The Silver King that stalks the sidelines is affectionately known as T-Boy. After some discussion about the school adopting the Golden Bears, it was decided the Tarpons was a more appropriate choice.
CENTRAL LAFOURCHE TROJANS—THE TROJAN HORSE AND TROY
When Central Lafourche High School opened in 1966. the University of Southern California was thriving and its tradition of the USC Trojan Warrior riding on horseback through the stadium was captivating to watch on TV, Central Lafourche adopted the horseback rider as their only mascot as well In 1997. the school also welcomed a fully costumed mascot. Troy who could make appearances at other school functions.
THBODAUX TIGERS-TIBBY AND DEAUX
Thibodaux High School opened in 1912 following in the footsteps Louisiana State University. The high school adopted the Tiger mascot, simply referred to as The Tiger. The current name came from a 2003-04 student mascot audition, in which the skit was titled “Tibby Da Tyga Goes Job Hunting” and the name stuck! During the 2007-08 school year: a second female tiger. Deaux* was introduced
SOUTH TERREBONNE GATORS
A costumed mascot first came on the scene at South Terrebonne High school just nine years after the high school opened in 1961. The original costume consisted of a gator head crafted by the school’s art teacher at the time and the suit was created by the home economics teacher. It believed that the idea to become the gators was a suggestion from the student body and the name stuck. Though he has no official birth certificate and therefore no name, students over the years have affectionately referred to the gator as Allie, Alphonse, and T-Boy,
H.L BOURGEOIS BRAVES – BEAU THE BRAVE
The man H. L. Bourgeois is named for. Henry Louis Bourgeois, was a leader in public school education in Terrebonne. His tenacity is evident in the equally spirited Beau the Brave, a Native American warrior inspired by the resilient men of history. As tales be told, a former mascot championed the idea that the mascot needed a name and Beau was adopted.
COVENANT CHRISTlAN ACADEMY LIONS – ROARY
Covenant Christian Academy, founded by First Baptist Church of Houma. opened its doors in 2007 and in its growing stages. CCA has produced competitive teams in football, volleyball, basketball, and more. Ton can be sure to find Roary the Lion roaming around at these athlete events.
VANDEBILT CATHOLIC TERRIERS-TERRY
The Marianite Sisters of Holy Cross founded Vandebilt Catholic High School in 1870. with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart continuing the school’s operations. Today, the school is secondary educational source far Catholic education in Terrebonne Pariah and you can bet to see its Terrier mascot known as Terry to students and staff at the many events throughout the year.
HOUMA CHRISTIAN WARRIORS – MORDECAI
Open since 1984. this school’s mission is to be warriors for Christ, to make a difference in other people’s lives, and proclaim the ward of Jesus. It is only ittingthat Mordecai. Hebrew far warrior, represent all the school stands for.
Most of the Bayou region is easily able to identify our high school’s mascots. Tigers, Gators, Cardinals,, oh my! But do you know their names? The majority of our favorite pep-rallying friends have first names and even more interesting stories an how they came to be.
