The origin of the Bluejay mascot for Waseca High School
Did you ever wonder why Waseca High School sports teams are called the “Blue Jays?” According to a ‘Letter to the Editor’ submitted by Gus Cooper and published in the May 24, 2007, issue of the Waseca County News, Cooper began calling the Waseca sports teams the Blue Jays in 1935 when he was a young reporter for The Waseca Journal (he mentioned he began his journalism career 75 years ago at age 12). He said he thought the feisty bird was a good symbol for teams representing a small town.
Cooper graduated from Waseca Central High School with the class of 1936. He attended their 50th reunion in 1986 but says he has lost track of the 45 then living classmates since then. He would love to hear from any who live on today.
F. L. Gus Cooper lives at 700 Mease Plaza #921, Dunedin, FL 34698.