I’m assuming some of these have a regional reference, but some are just outright strange.
I gotta say, though, The Hoboes and The Orphans are incredible nicknames. I would’ve been proud to attend those schools. I had to settle for The Huskies…still not over it.
1. The Cornjerkers – Hoopeston Area High School
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2. Artie the Fighting Artichoke – Scottsdale Community College
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3. Pretzels – New Berlin High School
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4. Poca Dots – Poca High School
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5. The Fighting Pickle – North Carolina School of the Arts
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6. The Sugarbeeters – Chinook High School
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7. Winged Beavers – Avon Old Farms
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8. Papermakers – Camas High School
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9. Fighting Fishermen – Astoria High School
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10. The Orphans – Centralia High School
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11. Sammy the Banana Slug – UC Santa Cruz
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12. The Hoboes – Laurel Hill School
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13. The Kewpies – David Henry Hickman High School
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14. The Millionaires – Williamsport Area High School
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15. Syrupmakers – Cairo High School
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16. The Wooden Shoes – Teutopolis High School
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