How did Baldwyn get to be known as the "Bearcats"?
In the late 1920s a committee of three or four students decided that BHS should adopt a mascot. After much consideration, they decided on the name Bearcat.
Why? Because the cross between a ferocious bear and a mean wildcat would be the "frighteningest" animal you would ever find.
Who was the first basketball coach at BHS? C. H. McNeal coached the first basketball team in 1912-13.
Who were the first members of the basketball team? Coach McNeal was in charge of directing Leon Rowan, Johnny Dewberry, Lloyd Heflin, Will Strange, Lucian Lindley, Clifford Newman, and Kirby Moffit.
When did BHS produce it's first state basketball champions? 1931-32.
When was the first BHS football team organized? 1926.
Who was the first football coach? Coach Langston.
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From the Weekly News, April 5, 1979. Submitted by Robert Palmer.
And on the 1931-32 team were 2 great coaches: Doc Vandiver and Country Graham.
ReplyDeleteI have always wondered about the bearcat name origin. Have never heard the true story of how it came to be. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteCarl, where are the pictures of the old football team on this website? I can't find them.
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ReplyDeleteNow, I wonder about the name Booneville Blue Devils... devils, yes, but blue??? Maybe blue for losing to Baldwyn too much!
ReplyDeleteTMG, go to the home page and type in "football" in the upper left corner.
ReplyDeleteWHO IS THE GIRL IN THE MIDDLE IN THE NEW TOP PHOTO???
ReplyDeleteGirl in middle looks like Faye Coggins to me.
ReplyDeleteFAyE Coggins for sure.
ReplyDeleteWho is it between Brenda and Edith Ann on the left?
ReplyDeleteGotta be Joe Grissom's sister Marian Grissom Baxter on left between EAG and BW.
ReplyDeleteThe cheerleaders are: L-R Brenda Waters, Marian Grissom, Edith Ann Gordon, Faye Coggins, Linda Johnson, Sue Cleveland and Monte Caldwell.
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