🧑‍🤝‍🧑Mascot: "Tarbabes"

The Tarbabes of Compton High School in California are definitely one of the most unique and intriguing mascots you'll come across. The name "Tarbabes" is a fun, casual spin on "Tartar Babies," which originated because Compton High School and Compton College used to share the same campus. While the college had the "Tartars" as their mascot, the high school students were affectionately called the "Baby Tartars" or "Tartar Babies". This mascot has an interesting history and has stuck around despite an attempt to change it to the "Tartar Lion" years ago. The alumni and students loved the name so much that it just became a part of the school's identity. The mascot itself, "Baby Tartar," is often depicted wearing a diaper and carrying a big sword, which adds to the humorous and playful vibe of the Tarbabes. So, if you're ever in Compton, California, and you see a mascot in a diaper with a sword, you know you're looking at a Tarbabe, ready to cheer on their team with spirit and fun 🏆