In literature, friendship and witchcraft are two intriguing themes that have been explored in depth. These subjects have been portrayed through various mediums, including hymns. Hymns dedicated to friendship and witchcraft offer unique insights into the human experience and the supernatural. **Friendship** is a sacred bond that brings people together, and hymns dedicated to it celebrate the power and beauty of this connection. These hymns often emphasize the qualities of loyalty, trust, and support that are crucial in a lasting friendship. The main idea behind hymns to friendship is to celebrate and honor the deep connection and love that exists between friends.
Centralia Orphans win most unusual mascot contest
CENTRALIA, Ill. (KSDK) – The Centrailia boys high school basketball team had the most wins of any program of the 20th century. On Wednesday the Centralia Orphans were named the winners of the of the USA TODAY most unusual mascot contest. They had a staggering 25 million votes in the finals. USA TODAY High School Sports says there are varying accounts of how the school got the nickname, but a Chicago sports reporter once said, “they looked like a bunch of orphans but they sure could play basketball.” Girls teams go by “Orphan Annies.”
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More weird and wonderful Illinois school team names
Several weeks back, we delved into funny (and weird) school mascot and team names. It is now time for a continuation into this wacky end of the world of sports. There are numerous names for teams here in Illinois that fall into this category.
The series began with the Fisher “Bunnies,” New Berlin “Pretzels,” and the Hoopeston “Cornjerkers.” So, thusly, we continue from there.
To start this edition we will tackle another workers group honored by their teams. In Southern Illinois, there are many orchards, especially apple orchards. Cobden, Illinois is one of those towns where the orchards are numerous and the fruit needed to be harvested.
In the early days of apple harvesting there were no machines to shake the trees as there are today, and hand picking with ladders was tedious. So, the laborers in the orchards would use long wooden sticks to “knock” the apples from the trees. The community, to honor these workers, thusly named their sports teams the Appleknockers” - a fitting moniker.
Another city that thought much of its town’s heritage was Teutopolis, Illinois. In 1932, the high school basketball coach wished to honor the towns only cobbler (shoemaker), one George Deyman and the areas German heritage. The unnamed coach was able to get the community to name the athletes of the schools the “Wooden Shoes” (not the “Clogs) which they remain through today.
Staying in the Southern Illinois area, we come upon another city of the unique school name category. This would be Centralia and their “Orphans.” Many attributed the moniker to the number of orphans left in the area after the explosion and loss of 111 lives at the Centralia #5 coal mine in 1947.
However the teams were named prior to this event. Basketball (the beginning of the “Orphan” legend) was started in 1906 with the nickname(s) of “Cardinals” or “Redbirds” after the state bird.
In 1914, Arthur Trout was hired as head basketball coach and built on a good thing (Centralia’s basketball team was the winningest high school basketball team in the known world with approximately 2,000 wins from 1909-2008, including appearances in 24 state tournaments). For several years the coach named the team the “Troutmen.” Then after seeing the 1922 silent film “orphans of the Storm”, he changed the name to the “Orphans”. It was also reported by freelance writer Robert Bittner of the Chicago Tribune, sent to Centralia to write about the winning team, that the frugal coach (trying to save money for the school district) had the players pick their game-day uniforms from a stack of uniforms from previous years. Thus, the team arrived on the hardwood in mismatched uniforms and the fans said they looked like “a band of sad orphans”. Later, to continue the naming, the girls basketball team took on the “Annie’s” name for the comic strip heroine Little Orphan Annie.
To conclude this edition of the crazy, weird, and unique team names and mascots, we head to Northern Illinois to the Lake Forest Academy boarding school. The school is known for promoting character, citizenship, scholarship, responsibility, history, and school spirit in its students.
Along these lines is where the school nickname and mascot were born. It seems that some time in the schools history or literature studies the students became enamored with the Greek playwrite Aristophanes’ work “The Frogs.” Not satisfied to be called “Frogs” (how humiliating), the school decided to be nicknamed after the sound a frog makes. Again, pride took hold and instead of using ribbit the school chose the Greek word for ribbit, caxy. So, our final entry to this edition is the Lake Forest Academy “Caxy.”
Until next time - greedeep, ribbit, ribbit!
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More favorite Illinois high school mascots submitted by readers: Labels: Lists Not to MissThe main idea behind hymns to friendship is to celebrate and honor the deep connection and love that exists between friends. On the other hand, **witchcraft** has been both feared and revered throughout history, and hymns dedicated to this topic capture the mystical and enchanting nature of this practice. These hymns often explore the relationship between humans and the supernatural, highlighting the allure and power of witchcraft.
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The main idea behind hymns to witchcraft is to convey the magical and transformative aspects of this ancient tradition. While friendship and witchcraft might seem like contrasting themes, they both address fundamental aspects of the human experience. Friendships provide love, companionship, and support, while witchcraft represents the mysterious and spiritual side of life. Hymns dedicated to these themes offer a unique perspective on these universal aspects of the human condition. In conclusion, hymns to friendship and witchcraft offer captivating insights into the nature of human relationships and the mystical world. These hymns celebrate the beauty of friendship and the allure of witchcraft, providing readers with a deeper understanding of these complex subjects. Through the power of music and poetry, hymns create a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas, inviting readers to reflect on the significance of friendship and the enigmatic realm of witchcraft..
Reviews for "Friendship as a Source of Strength in Witchcraft Practice"
1. John - 2 stars - "I was really disappointed with 'Hymns to friendship and witchcraft'. The songs lacked lyrical depth and failed to connect with me on any emotional level. The music felt generic and formulaic, like it was trying too hard to fit into a specific genre. Overall, I found it to be a forgettable and uninspiring album."
2. Sarah - 1 star - "I couldn't even finish listening to 'Hymns to friendship and witchcraft'. The vocals were grating and out of tune, and the lyrics were nonsensical. It felt like a mishmash of unoriginal ideas and poor execution. I was hoping for something unique and captivating, but instead, it was just a painful listening experience. I wouldn't recommend this album to anyone."
3. David - 2.5 stars - "While there were a couple of tracks on 'Hymns to friendship and witchcraft' that stood out, overall, I found the album to be underwhelming. The production quality seemed lacking, with the instruments and vocals often sounding muddy and indistinguishable. The songwriting also fell short, with lyrics that felt cliché and forced. It's a shame because I had high hopes for this album, but it didn't live up to my expectations."
4. Emily - 2 stars - "I found 'Hymns to friendship and witchcraft' to be disjointed and confusing. The album lacked a cohesive sound, with each song feeling like it was from a different genre. It was difficult to get into a rhythm or vibe with the music because it was all over the place. Additionally, the lyrics were often hard to understand, which made it even harder to connect with the songs. Overall, I was left feeling unsatisfied and frustrated with this album."