olddawggreen
10-04-2005, 09:37 AM
I have always wondered where Hutto came up with the Hippo as their school mascot until I recently read the following explanation in an article by Clay Coppedge in my latest issue of the Texas Coop Power;
Hutto's high school teams became the Hippos in 1915 after a traveling carnival came through town. Somehow a hippopotamus got loose and went to the local creek for a little dip. Carnival workers, cowboys and farmers soon arrived to return the hippopotamus to his cage. The animal fought valiantly, but after an epic struggle he was subdued and placed back in the cage. The townspeople were so impressed with the hippoptamus's determination (not to mention brute strength, big teeth and huge mouth) that they adopted the hippo as their mascot.
Pretty interesting story, good thing the bearded lady didn't decide to go for a dip! ;) :D :D
Hutto's high school teams became the Hippos in 1915 after a traveling carnival came through town. Somehow a hippopotamus got loose and went to the local creek for a little dip. Carnival workers, cowboys and farmers soon arrived to return the hippopotamus to his cage. The animal fought valiantly, but after an epic struggle he was subdued and placed back in the cage. The townspeople were so impressed with the hippoptamus's determination (not to mention brute strength, big teeth and huge mouth) that they adopted the hippo as their mascot.
Pretty interesting story, good thing the bearded lady didn't decide to go for a dip! ;) :D :D