As community debate continues to rage, in regards to the proposed mascot name change (from "Skippers" to "Greyotes") learned social scholar, Dr. Hammond Egghs, references the following article.
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Social Economic Hierarchy of High School Mascots Along Boston’s South Shore:
reprinted from the eymerBLOG, 09.30.2009
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Were the nautical high school mascots of 4 seaside towns (located south of Boston) randomly selected? There appears to be a direct connection between shipping lore, and the social economic conditions of each community.
Hingham MA :: Estimated median household income in 2007: $110,699
High School Mascot :: Harbormen :: individuals who control a harbor
Cohasset MA :: Estimated median household income in 2007: $105,084
High School Mascot :: Skippers :: officers in charge of a ship
Scituate MA :: Estimated median household income in 2007: $79,779
High School Mascot :: Sailors :: individuals who work as members of a ship's crew
Hull MA :: Estimated median household income in 2007: $66,973
High School Mascot :: Pirates :: individuals who attack and rob ships at sea
data source :: median household numbers :: http://www.city-data.com/