Mascot ban lawsuits brought by Connetquot, Wyandanch, Wantagh and Massapequa districts dismissed
The school districts had challenged the state's ban on Native American imagery in public schools, including mascots and team ...
Why UH fans throw up the Cougar Paw: The history behind the University of Houston's iconic hand sign
Founded in 1927 as Houston Junior College, the school was mascot-less for 20 years until a former Washington State University professor/coach named John R. Bender became a physical instructor at UH.