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battle sceneBy Ted Battles-; iw«p^mianffiCT»CTDon't Yield, MenNow that Midland’s two District 2-4A highschools have been named and renamed, so to speak, the next week or so will be devoted to selecting appropriate colors and a nickname for Robert E. Lee. Midland’s new school.It seems likely that Midland Madison, currently Midland High School, will remain the Bulldogs. And it's probably best that way.Of course, there may be some sentiment for carrying the James Madison theme to the nickname and call the athletic representatives of the school something like the Presidents, in recognition of his tenure as fourth president of the United States.But what if the feminine faction, very prominent especially now in view of attention devoted to ihe present first lady of the land, should win out and Madisons sports huskies would become the -Dollys”?Perhaps its best not to tamper with the Bulldogs.However, our om lei. the imagination run rampant with the possibilities surrounding Midland Robert K. Lee. It would seem to this observer, that one of the school's colors would have to be gray.Lee—Rebels, Grays, Travelers?Blue and Gray would make an attractive colorM'hcmc. but the objections to such a combination arc obvious. Any variety of red from scarlet to rn.sroon seem* suitable or black would be good, if three district members didn't already possess black.Rod. blue and gray would offer a splendid variety for uniforms. Hie blue would be acceptably subordinated, and it would retain the flavor of the flag under which Lee fought.Most obvious and logical nickname would be the Rebels, perhaps tuu obvious lo be accepted.Generals or Commanders are others that might enhst quick suppori. but there are others which might. serve just :\ weii. provide something above •he commonplace, yet retain the Lee theme.It could be the Gray Foxes, the Gray Ghosts, •he Gray Rifles. Gray Grenadiers or perhaps the Trailers, for Lee's trusty mount, as we recall— :.«•! from personal experience, let us be hasty to assure--a sturdy gray.The VirginiansAs Tr.w clcrs. the Lees could be referred to asGray Steeds. Stallions or Hores except in the lat-icr case, the new school might expose itself to a hit of “Old Gray Mare taunting from the Madisons. Still. Madison ir.iglP be nduetant lo launch this »\ pr of war 1 a re for tear of Doily retaliation.'I he Traveler thenm or one associated with horse.-* might be a good mir. R. E.'s father. Henry, was a governor of Virginia who gained his fame during the Revolutionary War a* Light Horse Harry of Washingtons cavalry.Two other l.ees also served in General Lee's ronfederate there’s another possibility—cavalry. They were i-T/hugh Lee. a nephew, and William Henry Fitzhugh (Rooney j Lee. a son.Secessionists or Bobbys, tlt; our way of thinking. List won't d* at all.The selection of names and colors, however. Isn't our problem It’s one the students of Midland High School will grapple with for the next week or so and then submit a list of recommendations to the trustees, who. in turn, will make the final selections.The fact that both Madison and Lee were Virginians. we hope, is not a portent of the football futures of Midland's 2-4A members.
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Midland Reporter Telegram
Midland, Texas, US
Wed, Jan 25, 1961
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