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Post by wvhsparent on Nov 9, 2006 17:08:46 GMT -6
funny I don't see purple in either list.
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Post by justme on Nov 17, 2006 7:35:06 GMT -6
Purple definitely needs to be on the list. Yet again self serving. How long does Howie have left?
FYI - My daughter (who will be part of the 1st graduating class of Matea) told me that she spoke with some friends from Neuqua. She said that they were taking the poll as a joke and thought Walruses would be a great mascot and that maroon / gold were old and dated, therefore a perfect choice for Matea. Any thoughts on this? Is it a good idea to have the opposing schools weigh in on their future rival school's mascot / colors?
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Post by title1parent on Nov 17, 2006 8:14:53 GMT -6
Well it is too bad that some people from NV still are bitter about the boundary changes and that those feelings are being passed on down to their kids. But I guess the SB has to have some things narrowed down (colors and mascots) to present to that first class that will be entering the new HS.
Justme, not saying that you are one of those people, obviously you are going to have a child starting there at the beginning and shared your concern over this situation.
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Post by doctorwho on Nov 17, 2006 8:39:15 GMT -6
Purple definitely needs to be on the list. Yet again self serving. How long does Howie have left? FYI - My daughter (who will be part of the 1st graduating class of Matea) told me that she spoke with some friends from Neuqua. She said that they were taking the poll as a joke and thought Walruses would be a great mascot and that maroon / gold were old and dated, therefore a perfect choice for Matea. Any thoughts on this? Is it a good idea to have the opposing schools weigh in on their future rival school's mascot / colors? I also want purple and gold on the list for previously stated reasons and I also have a daughter who will be a part of the first graduating class. As far as the other schools weighing in, as they asked WVHS also, I really do believe that they should be asking the kids in MS who will be part of the first class. I know someone said it was to avoid kids picking Spongebob or something for their mascot. Let's give our 7th graders a little more credit than that, I think they could make very viable choices, and ones they will be living with. As for input from the soon to be rival high schools - of course the kids are going to try and trash talk the new school some, and try and recommend goofy mascots for them - isn't that part of what a rivalry will be all about ? I think this is normal for kids, and the majority of kids not as much into the background issues if you will as parents. I would expect kids at WVHS to also try and choose a slow - non sports type mascot for Matea also --who wants to pick a cool name for your rival ? ( this coming from me who had an Owl as a mascot in High School - talk about striking fear in your opponents - Hoot Hoot -- LOL ! ) btw as a sideline: Matea girls VB looking to be more than OK from the start -- Scullen 7AA and Hill 7AA two of the top 3 schools in 203-204 ( Lincoln-203 was the other ) with a combined record of 25 - 4 ( or 5 ) - let's get them a good Mascot. ( not trying to put any other schools down, just setting up a positive scenario for Matea to help them get started) |
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Post by justme on Nov 17, 2006 8:41:08 GMT -6
I am not sure if the boundary decision comes into play because the students my daughter talked to are unaffected by the boundary changes, as are their siblings. But maybe...
I am a little concerned because this is supposed to be such a fun thing. Having the incoming students vote on the colors and mascots is a great way to get the kids excited about their new school. Unfortunately, there always seem to be those with their own agendas.
My daughter's absolute last choice for school colors is black and gold. Second to last is maroon and gold. Funny how those seem to be the colors Mr. Crouse is pushing.
BTW- My daughter's front runner for the mascot is: Matea Mustangs. She thought it had a nice ring to it.
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Post by gatormom on Nov 17, 2006 8:47:26 GMT -6
I agree with you justme. This should be a fun thing for the kids. My daughter, first freshman class at Metea, would prefer black and gold (I thought it was eliminated because of another school in the conference with those colors). She is pretty much in the air as to purple/gold and red/gold. She likes them both.
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Post by doctorwho on Nov 17, 2006 8:49:17 GMT -6
I also believe Mustangs rolls off the tongue easily with Matea....and even though there is Downers Grove South etc.....any mascot picked will have another school already with it, not an issue to me as long as they are not in 203 - 204.
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Post by justme on Nov 17, 2006 9:39:24 GMT -6
I agree with you justme. This should be a fun thing for the kids. My daughter, first freshman class at Metea, would prefer black and gold (I thought it was eliminated because of another school in the conference with those colors). She is pretty much in the air as to purple/gold and red/gold. She likes them both.  Her front runners are sky blue/gold, purple/gold, and red/gold. She is happy with any of those.
Even though my vote doesn't count, I like sky blue/gold and purple/gold. I am not opposed to red/gold it's just not in my top 2. Black/gold is a little dingy IMO and definitely rings of a bumble bee. 
However, we will be happy with any well thought out combo as long as it is decided by the incoming students and not by a limited panel of 7 adults, the majority of which won't even have children or future children attending Matea. |
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Post by gatordog on Nov 17, 2006 12:42:32 GMT -6
I also believe Mustangs rolls off the tongue easily with Matea....and even though there is Downers Grove South etc.....any mascot picked will have another school already with it, not an issue to me as long as they are not in 203 - 204. Good catch concerning Downers South use of Mustangs. I personally dont see a conflict either, but it would be something to consider. My main parameter is I think there should be some respectful link to Native American heritage. It will be a great start of school tradition to have a meaningful name. I hope some of the kids can come up with some Native American related ideas. One more I will throw out.... Mavericks. It has both a M and V in it!  |
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Post by doctorwho on Nov 17, 2006 12:51:17 GMT -6
I understand the thought - however the PC crowd will eventually nix almost anything - so best to avoid up front.
as for Maverick - I like the try but the definition
–noun 1. Southwestern U.S.. an unbranded calf, cow, or steer, esp. an unbranded calf that is separated from its mother
hardly conjurs up images of a sports icon.
Making my fighting Owl seem intimidating....
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Post by gatormom on Nov 17, 2006 13:04:28 GMT -6
Dr. Who, I understand your connection to sports but the mascot will represent more than the volleyball team. ;D
Need to try it on some other things:
Metea's Marching Mavericks
Metea's Marching Mustangs
Metea's Marching Thunderbirds
Metea's Marching Eagles
I am the future parent of a a marching band geek at MVHS.
I can hardly wait until the kids actually get to vote and see what they come up with.
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Post by doctorwho on Nov 17, 2006 13:21:32 GMT -6
Dr. Who, I understand your connection to sports but the mascot will represent more than the volleyball team. ;D Need to try it on some other things: Metea's Marching Mavericks Metea's Marching Mustangs Metea's Marching Thunderbirds Metea's Marching Eagles I am the future parent of a a marching band geek at MVHS. I can hardly wait until the kids actually get to vote and see what they come up with. Oh really, I do understand that -- there's also the basketball team --LOL! but seriously I have no problem with Eagles or Thunderbirds ( which may also be very good) - but it still stands that one has to be careful with anything Native American related as a mascot because the PC crowd will come out of the woodwork -- I could easily buy into Thunderbird because it does fit the idea of tying the mascot to the Native American heritage hopefully without offending anyone, if that's possible these days noun A spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a huge bird in the mythology of certain Native American peoples. and as far as a Maverick, I still don't see a loner calf as a symbol for the marching band either -- do you ? |
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Post by gatormom on Nov 17, 2006 14:06:30 GMT -6
Dr. Who, I understand your connection to sports but the mascot will represent more than the volleyball team. ;D Need to try it on some other things: Metea's Marching Mavericks Metea's Marching Mustangs Metea's Marching Thunderbirds Metea's Marching Eagles I am the future parent of a a marching band geek at MVHS. I can hardly wait until the kids actually get to vote and see what they come up with. Oh really, I do understand that -- there's also the basketball team --LOL! but seriously I have no problem with Eagles or Thunderbirds ( which may also be very good) - but it still stands that one has to be careful with anything Native American related as a mascot because the PC crowd will come out of the woodwork -- I could easily buy into Thunderbird because it does fit the idea of tying the mascot to the Native American heritage hopefully without offending anyone, if that's possible these days noun A spirit of thunder, lightning, and rain in the form of a huge bird in the mythology of certain Native American peoples. and as far as a Maverick, I still don't see a loner calf as a symbol for the marching band either -- do you ? No. |
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Post by gatordog on Nov 17, 2006 14:15:34 GMT -6
- but it still stands that one has to be careful with anything Native American related as a mascot because the PC crowd will come out of the woodwork -- Let me be specific about nicknames that I feel should be off the table aand not considered: Indians (Chief Metea wasnt from South Asia), Redskins or Redmen (I saw a color portrait of the Chief and his skin definitely wasnt red) To me, it has nothing to do with being PC, its just a question of accuracy And to avoid any future legal implications with existing native tribes, such as Fla St Seminoles and Illinois Fighting Illini have had I will also go out on a limb and recommend that we do not choose Potawatomies as the nickname ;D |
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Post by doctorwho on Nov 17, 2006 14:56:20 GMT -6
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Have to agree here -- the Potties could be trouble ;-)
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Her front runners are sky blue/gold, purple/gold, and red/gold. She is happy with any of those.
