The Proper MascotArguments of Judgement

The Pirate Mascot

• Why don’t we like the Pirate?• What comes to mind when you think about it? • How was the mascot selected? • If you were to select a different mascot, what would it be

and why?

Freeport High School Pretzels

Watersmeet High School Nimrods

I mean. . . . ?

The New Mascot

• Situation: We are petitioning the school for a new mascot. In partners, and drawing on the discussion we just had, make a list of criteria that you think makes a good mascot (in this case, you may use “be.” It’s not passive here).

• You have five minutes. • We will share when we are done.

Your Criteria (or warrants) for mascots

• Inspirational• Location/community appropriate or historically significant• Unique• Prideful• Intimidating/attitude• Aesthetically pleasing (costume)• Intelligent• Fearless• Name (sounds good with school name)• Politically Correct