Fun with Mascots and Maps

H T I W FUN S T O C S MA S P A M AND LEARNING HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND MAP SKILLS WITH THE STORIES BEHIND COLLEGE NICKNAMES AND MASCOTS

BY DR. RYAN GRAY & DR. DENISE BALDWIN

INTRODUCTION Welcome to the miniature prototype of our book,

“Fun with Mascots and Maps”.

• We are searching for a publishing company to produce and distribute our fun and educational work.

• We created 12 fictitious colleges within 4 imaginary states.

• (Ozark, Pine, Little Egypt, and Kudzu).

• This liberated us to produce a prototype that is free from copyright issues.

• Below is the working title for our actual book.

• “Fun with Mascots and Maps: Learning History, Geography, and Map Skills with the Stories behind NCAA Power 5 College Nicknames/Mascots”.

• This book will teach and reinforce history, geography, and map skills by learning historical, geographical, and cultural facts about each college’s team nickname/mascot.

• In the actual book, we want to present facts about colleges in the following athletic conferences. (Power 5) • ACC (Atlantic Coast Conference) • B1G (Big Ten Conference) • BIG 12 (Big 12 Conference) • PAC-12 (PAC-12 Conference) • SEC (Southeastern Conference)

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TARGET AUDIENCE • K-12 Students - Public - Private - Virtual - Homeschool • K-12 Teachers (Resource to meet state curricular educational goals).

• Sports fans of all ages.

• Everyone who wants youngsters to acquire a love for American History, American Geography, and American culture.

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 2

Introduction

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Target Audience/Table of Contents

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Gigantic Athletic Conference

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Dee Bee College

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Jeffrey College

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University of Reagan

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Rylee Kate University

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Full Facts Dee Bee College

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Full Facts Jeffrey College

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Full Facts University of Reagan

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Full Facts Rylee Kate University

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The Icon Quiz

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About the Authors

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The Gigantic Athletic Conference (GAC) is an American college athletic association.

Created in 1912, it is the second oldest Division-1 conference in the nation.

The league footprint spans from Dallas in the West to Nashville in the East and Evansville to the North with New Orleans to the South.

All GAC institutions pride themselves in academic and athletic excellence.

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ROG Institute Stitches Black Diamond, LE

Springfield

OZARK Tulsa

Suzanna College Cali Backdoor

Evansville

Paducah

College of Dani Sleepers Thomasville

Pman College Porcupines Dueceville

LITTLE EGYPT

Nashville

Fayetteville Jonesboro

Jackson

University of Reagan Sopranos

Rylee Kate University Shears Forrestville

Memphis

Bougie, OZ

Huntsville

Little Rock Lily College Petals Sweet Leaf

Reece University Roosters Clucksville

KUDZU

Jeffrey College Anglers Cooter

Dallas Shreveport

Birmingham

Jackson

Monroe

Montgomery

The SIG University Plowboys Hayseed Waco

PINE College Station

University Of Dwayne Snipe Hunters Baggerstown Mobile

Lafayette

Baton Rouge New Orleans

Houston

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Dee Bee College Honey Bees Redneck Riviera

FULL FACTS DeeBee College

Team Nickname - Honey Bees Slang Nickname - Bees Location - Redneck Riviera, Kudzu Area Geography - Southeast Kudzu Founded - 1911 Joined the GAC - 1912 Inspiration for Nickname - College was named after Professor DeeBee. She was famous for educating a plethora of brilliant teachers across America.

Nickname History - Honey Bees came about because of the founder’s sweet demeanor.

Costumed Mascot’s Name - Stinger Fight Song - “Beeeee Brave!”

School Song - “Oh Honey Bees!”

School Colors - Yellow and Black Traditions - Buzz Off; Stinger; Gathering of the Flowers; Honey Taste Off; The Honeycomb Maze.

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FULL FACTS JEFFREY COLLEGE

Team Nickname - Anglers Slang Nickname - Angs Location - Cooter, Pine Area Geography - Northeast Pine Founded - 1850 Joined the GAC - 1920 Inspiration for Nickname - In the 19th century, Lucian Jeffrey established the largest wildlife conservation area in the South.

Costumed Mascot’s Name - Dancin’ Bobber; Miss Spinner Pet Mascot’s Name - Ole Bucket Mouth (Large Mouth Bass) Fight Song - “Reel ‘Em In” School Song - “Fight for Ole J.C.” School Colors - Forest Green & Khaki Traditions - Bobber Bronze; The Note Givin’; Rubbin’ Bobber’s Nose; The Fish Fry; The Trot Line.

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FULL FACTS University of Reagan

Team Nickname - Sopranos Slang Nickname - ‘Pranos Location - Bougie, Ozark Area Geography - South Central Ozark Founded - 1920 Joined the GAC - 1920 Inspiration for Nickname - U of R was named after Danielle Reagan. Ms. Reagan was a Broadway starlet who sang soprano.

Costumed Mascot’s Name - Trouble the Treble Cleft Pet Mascot’s Name - Whistle (Song Bird) Fight Song - “Fight, Fight for U of R” School Song - “Reagano, Our Reagano” School Colors - Purple and Old Gold Traditions - Sound Check; The Noon Croon; Calling all Notes; The Pitchy Dog; Let’s Go ‘Pranos.

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FULL FACTS Rylee Kate University

Team Nickname - Shears Location - Forrestville, Little Egypt Area Geography - Southeast Little Egypt Founded - 1911 Joined the GAC - 1912 Inspiration for Nickname - University was named after Rylee Kate. Pioneering matriarch of modern hairstyling techniques.

Costumed Mascot’s Name - Klipper Fight Song - “Kut that Hair!”

School Song - “Kuts like a Knife” School Colors - Black and Blue Traditions - Klip Joint; Buzz Off; Kut that Hair; Mani/Pedi Days.

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The Icon Quiz

ABOUT THE AUTHORS Dr. Ryan Gray Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education

• Hometown: Eldorado, IL • Earned Doctorate: Middle Tennessee State University (Physical Education) • M.Ed: Union University • BS: Union University; 1) Health & Physical Education; 2) Social Sciences • Former Head Baseball Coach & Teaching Faculty - Trevecca Nazarene University - Emmanuel College - Southeastern Illinois College • Former Assistant Baseball Coach - Middle Tennessee State University • In Publication: “The Language of Baseball: A Complete Dictionary of Slang Terms, Clichés, and Expressions from the Grand Ole Game.”

• 3D Institute: Regional Certified Presenter; www.ryangray3d.com • Professional Teaching License (K-12); State of Tennessee - General Science; Health and Physical Education; History; Geography; Government; Sociology; Psychology; Driver Education

Dr. Denise Baldwin Associate Professor; University of Arkansas-Monticello; School of Education

• Hometown: Fort Myers, FL • Earned Doctorate: Nova Southeastern University (Organizational Leadership) • MS: Barry University; (Human Resource Development and Administration) • BA: University of Florida; (Sociology) • Former Academic Appointments - Montana State University-Northern; Havre, MT - University of Jamestown; Jamestown, ND - Saint Leo University; Saint Leo, FL - Former Florida Educator (K-8) • Arkansas Association of Teacher Education; Current Board Member • Department of Education Professional Educator’s Certificate; State of Florida - Elementary Education (K-6) - Educational Leadership (All Levels) - English Speaking Other Languages Endorsement

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