Golden Bear
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According to legend, the Golden Bear was a large gold
en Ursus arctos. Members of the Ursus arctos (Brown Bear) species can reach masses of 130–700 kg (286.6–1,543.2 lb). The Grizzly Bear
(Ursus arctos horribilis) and the Kodiak Bear
are North American subspecies of the Brown Bear.
A great Golden Bear was reported in the area of Turner, Kansas
. According to John Gardiner in 1831, it was feared and admired by the local native population. The bear lived south of the river in the hills west of the Methodist Mission. According to legend, it was the largest bear that any of the natives had ever seen. It would raid the settlements of the area folks and feasted on the animals owned by the local population (the Shawnee
tribe). Many of the Indians wanted to kill the bear for the pride of such a feat and the capture of its hide (the fur was most sought after). The Golden Bear was seen several times by the ferry crew on the Old Grinter Ferry during the 1830s and 1840s. Both the Shawnee
and the Wyandot gathered a hunting party, but were unsuccessful in tracking the bear down.
The "Golden Bear" became the mascot
for Turner High School
and was adopted by the community in 1886. Two members of the community, Warren Hewitt and Jule Gaignet, submitted the icon and it won the majority of support in a contest. Reportedly, the two youths had heard of the bear from stories told by their grandparents. This icon is based on legends of that golden bear.
Western New England College
adopted the Golden Bear as its mascot in the early 1950s.
Sierra Pacific High School In Hanford, California adopted the Golden Bear as it's mascot when it opened in 2009.
Gold (color)
Gold, also called golden, is one of a variety of orange-yellow color blends used to give the impression of the color of the element gold....
en Ursus arctos. Members of the Ursus arctos (Brown Bear) species can reach masses of 130–700 kg (286.6–1,543.2 lb). The Grizzly Bear
Grizzly Bear
The grizzly bear , also known as the silvertip bear, the grizzly, or the North American brown bear, is a subspecies of brown bear that generally lives in the uplands of western North America...
(Ursus arctos horribilis) and the Kodiak Bear
Kodiak Bear
The Kodiak bear , also known as the Kodiak brown bear or the Alaskan grizzly bear or American brown bear, occupies the islands of the Kodiak Archipelago in South-Western Alaska. Its name in the Alutiiq language is Taquka-aq. It is the largest subspecies of brown bear.- Taxonomy :Taxonomist C.H...
are North American subspecies of the Brown Bear.
A great Golden Bear was reported in the area of Turner, Kansas
Turner, Kansas
Turner is a community in the southwestern corner of Wyandotte County, Kansas, United States. It is the youngest community in the County.-History:...
. According to John Gardiner in 1831, it was feared and admired by the local native population. The bear lived south of the river in the hills west of the Methodist Mission. According to legend, it was the largest bear that any of the natives had ever seen. It would raid the settlements of the area folks and feasted on the animals owned by the local population (the Shawnee
Shawnee
The Shawnee, Shaawanwaki, Shaawanooki and Shaawanowi lenaweeki, are an Algonquian-speaking people native to North America. Historically they inhabited the areas of Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Western Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania...
tribe). Many of the Indians wanted to kill the bear for the pride of such a feat and the capture of its hide (the fur was most sought after). The Golden Bear was seen several times by the ferry crew on the Old Grinter Ferry during the 1830s and 1840s. Both the Shawnee
Shawnee
The Shawnee, Shaawanwaki, Shaawanooki and Shaawanowi lenaweeki, are an Algonquian-speaking people native to North America. Historically they inhabited the areas of Ohio, Virginia, West Virginia, Western Maryland, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania...
and the Wyandot gathered a hunting party, but were unsuccessful in tracking the bear down.
The "Golden Bear" became the mascot
Mascot
The term mascot – defined as a term for any person, animal, or object thought to bring luck – colloquially includes anything used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team, society, military unit, or brand name...
for Turner High School
Turner High School (Kansas)
Turner High School is a fully accredited public high school located in Kansas City, Kansas, USA, serving students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Unified School District No. 202 in the Turner District.-History:...
and was adopted by the community in 1886. Two members of the community, Warren Hewitt and Jule Gaignet, submitted the icon and it won the majority of support in a contest. Reportedly, the two youths had heard of the bear from stories told by their grandparents. This icon is based on legends of that golden bear.
Western New England College
Western New England College
Western New England University is a private university in Springfield, Massachusetts. Academic programs are provided through its College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business, College of Engineering, School of Law, and College of Pharmacy....
adopted the Golden Bear as its mascot in the early 1950s.
Sierra Pacific High School In Hanford, California adopted the Golden Bear as it's mascot when it opened in 2009.