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Bulldogs of Batavia

In 2011, Batavia launced “Bulldog Unleashed” art project, on lines of “Cows on Parade” in Chicago. And many bulldog statues can still be seen all over the town at public places.

What is the connection between bulldogs and Batavia, I dont know. But bulldog is mascot of Batavia High School. Team name “Battling Bulldogs.” Their basketball team is named Batavia Bulldog basketball.. and so are their football and volleyball teams.

Long before Batavia’s athletic teams were called the Bulldogs, they were the Vikings.This is because of predominance of students of Swedish descent. Later, Vikings name fell out of favor. Since 1945, “Batavia bulldogs” has been used. I did not find why exactly bulldog was chose. It is speculated that the Bulldogs name was chosen by students vote.

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Related Links:

Exploring Batavia.. click here..
Exploring Home State Illinois.. click here..

My Vacations Photo Gallery.. click here..
Vacation: USA / Illinois.. click here..
Vacation: USA.. click here..
Vacation: UK.. click here..
Vacation: India.. click here..
UNESCO World Heritage Site.. click here..

Home: Public Art in Chicago.. .. click here..

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